Security

The world press analyzes Israel's economic pressure on Hezbollah, the effectiveness of the US military campaign in Iran, and the diplomatic resonance of Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Nickolay Mladenov, CEO of the Peace Council, published a post in Hebrew for the first time, categorically denying claims of a financial agreement with Hamas. He clarified that the organization will not have access to funds or a role in governing Gaza and confirmed that a violation monitoring mechanism is now operational.

New details have emerged regarding the Iranian threat against US President Donald Trump during his visit to Turkey. According to a New York Times report, US intelligence discovered that Iranian elements had precise information about the president's whereabouts in Ankara, and a person armed with a shoulder-fired missile was spotted in the vicinity of the NATO summit.

The IDF Spokesperson announced that almost 78 years after he fell during an escape attempt from the Karaolos detention camp in Cyprus, the burial site of Shlomo Haimson has been located. Following an extensive investigation by the IDF's Missing Persons Unit and partner agencies, it was determined that Haimson was buried in grave number 11 in the Ma'apilim plot at the Haifa cemetery.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile overnight from the east of the country toward the sea, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported. According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense, the missile fell into the sea and caused no damage. The launch comes against the backdrop of rising tensions in the region, days before the start of joint military exercises by the USA and South Korea.

Additional settlers who arrived in the area of the village of Kusra blocked access roads with heavy rocks to hinder security forces arriving to evacuate the established outpost.

At a special UN Security Council session, data was presented on over 1,400 incidents involving settlers and the advancement of about 12,360 housing units in Judea and Samaria. European countries warned against de facto annexation and the consideration of further steps.

The US President addressed the unusual flight change on the way to the NATO summit and clarified that he acted in accordance with the instructions of the military and the Secret Service due to threats against him. Trump added that the US now has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized: "I would be the last person to trust Iran, they have lied to me consistently."

The IDF stated that there are no casualties in the incident and that its circumstances are being checked and investigated. In accordance with Home Front Command policy, no alerts were activated in the area.

The return leg of the 'Reds' against Katowice this evening (19:00) is defined as high-risk due to the violent ultras organization of the opponent's fans, and the visiting fans will receive special security.

Defense source: "The situation with Iran remains tense, it could deteriorate within a few days." Israel also assesses that the American operation to remove nuclear components from Syria is intended to signal the possibility of a similar action subject to an agreement with Iran.

The US Department of Justice sent an official letter to Devorah Halberstam, mother of the teenager Ari Halberstam who was murdered in the Brooklyn Bridge terror attack, stating that if the event had occurred today, it would have been investigated as a federal hate crime and a violation of civil rights. Former prosecutor Jay Clayton clarified that the legal framework today is different, and ordered...

The controversy over alleged mistreatment of an IDF soldier at Rambam Hospital is escalating. The soldier's brother has spoken out against the political exploitation of his statements and proposed stationing guards for hospitalized soldiers.

According to the New York Times, fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptors remain in US stocks, with annual production at only 600 units. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warned Donald Trump that extensive strikes on Iran would trigger retaliatory attacks against energy infrastructure in the Gulf states.

The theft of engineering equipment by Hamas terrorists who infiltrated territory under Israeli control was not reported in real-time to the political echelon. The offices of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense learned of the incident only from a report on Channel 14.

When family is thousands of kilometers away, even a small gift feels like a big hug. Lone soldiers serving in the north were surprised on their birthdays with personal gifts sent from Los Angeles.

The IDF strongly condemned the entry of Israeli citizens into homes and Palestinian territories in the area of Qusra and Jalud, defining it as "illegal, reprehensible, and unacceptable activity." The army clarified that those involved will be dealt with, and that soldiers or reservists found to have been involved in the incidents will face disciplinary action.

According to Palestinians and Israeli human rights activists, two families in the village of Qusra have been under siege for three days after settlers established an offshoot of a nearby outpost next to their homes, blocked roads, and damaged water and electricity connections. An urgent demand for Avi Bluth to intervene.

Southern Command Chief Major General Yaniv Asur has rejected all requests for sentence commutation submitted by Givati soldiers following the Sde Teiman incident. Attorney Zahava Gur, representing the soldiers, argued that their complex personal and family circumstances were not adequately considered during the initial proceedings.

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has extended the secrecy order on EAPC until the end of the year amid arbitration with Iran. The Government Companies Authority, which is pushing for privatization, was excluded from the discussion. Critics argue that the lack of financial transparency turns the company into a "backyard" for the Ministry of Finance.

We published information this evening regarding changes at the top of the Iranian regime. Despite rumors about Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health, it is claimed he has carried out a series of senior appointments, selecting officials tasked with leading Iran's next war.

A former senior Mossad official addressed reports regarding "Site 99" in Syria, stating that the primary danger it posed has already been removed. Simultaneously, he commented on Yossi Cohen's disclosure regarding activities at Fordow, claiming that Israeli intelligence has reached many locations inside Iran.

The IDF identified terrorists preparing to cross the 'yellow line' but decided against an attack, citing a lack of specific threat. Soldiers on the ground expressed frustration, claiming their hands are tied. The report is published with the approval of the Military Censor.

A week after former Mossad chief David Barnea joined the American company Ondas, it announced winning a Ministry of Defense tender to develop tactical attack drones for the IDF.

MAFAT has issued a call for proposals to detect drones operated via cellular networks. This new threat bypasses traditional jamming measures, offering a range of thousands of kilometers, but its reliance on civilian infrastructure may prove to be its Achilles' heel.

The Ministry of Education began on Tuesday a process to revoke the license and block the funding of the "Nur al-Huda" school in Shuafat, after checks revealed ties between individuals associated with the institution and organizations identified with Hamas. Findings include connections to the "Lajnat Zakat al-Quds" association and the involvement of Human Appeal, which is designated as a prohibited...

William Shakin, a lone soldier who fought since October 7, took his own life in the USA. The IDF conducted an investigation and found a potential link between his death and his military service. The family will receive assistance in the process of having him recognized as having "died in connection with service," with the final decision resting with the Ministry of Defense. His funeral will be...

The leaders of the "Returning Home" forum met with the Minister of Defense at his office in the Kirya. Katz: "The farm project is a central pillar of the State of Israel's new security concept after October 7th."

Against the backdrop of leadership turmoil, the new head of the Mossad is required, early in his tenure, to rebuild the organization's capabilities, adapt it to changing regional challenges, and prepare for the next campaign. Since a significant portion of the organization's capabilities has been depleted, his test lies less in the application of force and more in the ability to rebuild it.

Against the backdrop of revelations regarding an Arab state's double game, the regional picture sharpens: negotiations with Syria are at a standstill, while contacts with Lebanon drag on. Turkey and Hezbollah challenge stability, and Saudi Arabia remains an unrealized opportunity.

Two days of a "siege" on three houses in Qusra, according to the council head: despite security officials' claims of preparations to evacuate a tent where soldiers and settlers were filmed praying, it remains in place. Electricity is provided by a solar system, water supply is cut off, and residents are relying on neighbors for bread.

It has become known to N12 that the implementation of the Peace Council plan and the entry of the force will not begin before October. It is possible that the multinational force will enter only after the elections. The UAE is promoting the establishment of a new neighborhood in eastern Rafah.

A US military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged ship after its crew ignored warnings from forces enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Forces of the 99th Division identified the sniper from the terrorist organization who posed an immediate threat near the 'yellow line' and fired at him. This is the first time a report has been made regarding the removal of a threat under the directives passed by the political echelon to the IDF, in accordance with the progress of the Trump plan in Gaza. Unlike targeted killings, according to the...

The tender won by Ondas is valued at millions of shekels. The program is part of a broader effort to advance the Ministry of Defense's tactical drone capabilities.

Central Command Chief Major General Avi Blut signed a closed military zone order for the town of Taybeh near Ramallah, citing the inability of the IDF and police to curb radical right-wing activists. Left-wing groups claim settlers exploited the order to target a local family.

After unidentified aircraft penetrated the airspace around Trump's golf estate in Bedminster, Avenger systems were deployed at the complex to protect the President. This comes after it was revealed that Trump was smuggled off the presidential plane in a catering cart during his recent visit to Turkey.

Israel is working to block the 15-point plan previously considered by the government. "The Prime Minister did not initially understand the gravity of the situation, but now realizes its significance," the source stated. Regarding Iran, the source added: "The current situation is the best for us. The Iranian clock is ticking."

Yossi Cohen revealed details about activity at the nuclear site during the Galilee Conference, stating: 'The US bombing of the site is the fulfillment of all my dreams.' He also addressed Tehran's uranium enrichment, noting: '60% is still far from a bomb.'

The former Mossad chief addressed the US strike on the underground nuclear facility in Iran, calling it 'the fulfillment of all my dreams.' Cohen revealed that his organization's personnel visited the site to study it in depth, but added a caveat regarding the current danger of enrichment.