Security

Greece Resumes Interconnector Cable Project, Risking Naval Standoff With Turkey
Greece prepares to resume the Great Sea Interconnector submarine power cable project connecting to Cyprus and Israel, risking a naval standoff with Turkey south of Crete amid escalating regional tensions.

Terror Survivor Settles in New Binyamin Community Years After Attack
Fourteen families settled in the new Binyamin community of Naot Harim, including Dvir Schnreb, who was severely wounded and lost his sister Rina in a 2019 terrorist attack nearby.

Inside the IDF 9th Battalion's Defensive Operations in Southern Gaza
Three years after the start of the war in Gaza, the IDF 9th Battalion holds the Morag Corridor, securing southern border communities while balancing ongoing tactical operations with deep local engagement.

Iran's Nuclear Doctrine Under Scrutiny Amid Regional Conflict
Iran's nuclear doctrine faces scrutiny as Western intelligence reports suggest wartime pressures and shifting rhetoric are eroding decades-old taboos regarding atomic weapons.

Otzma LaChayal Initiative Expands Support for Lone Soldiers from USA
The Otzma LaChayal initiative, in partnership with the Los Angeles Jewish community, is launching a special operation to support lone soldiers from the USA serving in the IDF.

US Reduces Military Presence in Middle East and Orders Embassy Departures
The United States is reducing its military presence at Middle East bases and ordering partial embassy evacuations amid growing fears of a regional escalation with Iran.

Hamas Issues Unprecedented Threat of New October 7-Style Attack
Hamas warned Israel through UN officials that it is prepared to launch another October 7-style attack. The unprecedented threat comes amid severe financial distress and ongoing military operations in Gaza.

IDF Reservists' Wives Demand Action Over Split Service Orders Threatening Benefits
Wives of IDF reservists demand Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa fix a loophole where split reserve duty orders across calendar years threaten crucial family benefits.

Smugglers Bypass Border Defenses Using Helium Balloons
Smuggling networks along Israel's borders are increasingly using GPS-equipped helium balloons to bypass electronic defenses, prompting urgent security assessments.

Shin Bet Director David Zini Holds Secret Security Talks in Paris
Shin Bet Director David Zini held secret security talks in Paris with French intelligence chiefs amid severe domestic unrest and diplomatic friction between the nations.

Seven Months After Operation Roaring Lion: Displaced Israelis Struggle Amid New Threats
Seven months after Operation Roaring Lion, displaced Israeli citizens speak out about living in limbo, bureaucratic struggles, and housing shortages, while officials clash over new Iranian threats.
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Holds Rare Meeting Amid Security Crisis
Iranian state media reported a rare meeting between Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf amid ongoing conflicts with Israel and the USA, while questions persist over his health and the fate of his late father's will.

IDF Graduates 449 New Officers as Defense Minister Katz Warns Iran
The IDF graduated 449 new land forces officers in a ceremony attended by top leadership, as Defense Minister Israel Katz issued stern warnings to Iran.

New Data Reveals Military Enlistment Gaps Across Municipalities
New data reveals military enlistment and national service rates across local authorities, highlighting major geographic and demographic gaps.

Foreign Actors Ramp Up Social Media Interference Ahead of Israeli Elections
Foreign actors like Iran and Russia are intensifying social media operations in Israel ahead of the October 27, 2026 elections, aiming to deepen societal schisms and undermine trust.

Netanyahu and Katz Warn of Renewed Iranian Nuclear Push and Regional Threats
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of renewed Iranian nuclear ambitions and regional threats during a military graduation ceremony, as the IDF maintains high multi-front readiness.

42 Chabad Draft Evaders Detained at Ben Gurion Airport
Israeli police detained 42 Chabad ultra-Orthodox men at Ben Gurion Airport for military draft evasion as they returned from New York, while protesters blocked a road in Kfar Saba.

IDF Detains US Activists, Including Former NYC Official, Near Bethlehem
IDF forces detained about 80 American activists, including former NYC comptroller Brad Lander, near Bethlehem for entering a closed military zone during an olive harvest.

Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Pro-Iranian Social Media Posts
Israel banned an Iranian-origin United Airlines pilot from its airspace after intelligence linked him to pro-regime and pro-Hezbollah social media posts.

Sudanese Army Chief Rejects External Dictates Amid Regional Map Dispute
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected external dictates following a controversial regional map presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

IDF Bribery Case: Financial Crimes Estimated at 200 Million Shekels
The military prosecution revealed a 200 million shekel bribery and fraud scheme in the IDF involving fuel theft and contractors, with five suspects remanded in custody.

Pro-Iranian Hacker Group Handala Claims Infiltration of IDF Military Bases
Pro-Iranian hacker group Handala claimed it infiltrated IDF bases and recorded military facilities, though security experts found no technical proof supporting the allegations.

Lebanese Sources: Hezbollah Aware of Its Limited Political Influence
Lebanese parliamentary sources report that Hezbollah's rhetoric reveals its diminishing political influence and inability to repeat past military takeovers.

Ben Gvir Confronts Security Prisoner in Gilboa Prison Video
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir released a video confronting a security prisoner at Gilboa Prison, as he faces mounting public criticism over policy and recent political events.

Israeli Fighter Jets Conduct Night Drills Over Syria Amid Iran Tensions
Israeli fighter jets conducted nighttime flights over Syria and Iraq during military drills, coinciding with Donald Trump's statements in Washington regarding strategy against Iran.

Inside Hoshen: The IDF's Secret Backbone for Secure Battlefield Communications
The IDF's secretive Hoshen unit manages advanced military communications, providing secure satellite, cellular, and tactical networks within hours of deployment.

Netanyahu Pushes for Major Military Strikes Against Iran, Report Says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered the IDF to prepare for major strikes against Iran, though US President Donald Trump opposes a renewed war before midterms.

Smugglers Utilize Helium Balloons and Drones to Evade Border Radar Systems
Weapons and drug smuggling along Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan has escalated, with traffickers adopting helium balloons and drones to evade radar and IDF jamming systems.

IDF Cancels Mount Dov Pilgrimage Amid Security Alert for Elections
The IDF canceled a traditional pilgrimage to Mount Dov ahead of the upcoming elections, citing security assessments and heightened military alert levels across northern commands.

Iran Proposes Seven-Day Strait of Hormuz Initiative Amid US Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced a seven-day diplomatic initiative involving the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Iraq, while warning that the strategic waterway remains closed to unapproved vessels amid ongoing tensions with Washington.

IDF Leadership Tackles West Bank Nationalist Crime and Intelligence Gaps
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir led a high-level security discussion to address the rising threat of nationalist crime in the West Bank, focusing on intelligence gaps, police coordination, and stricter enforcement.

Iran Threatens Israel as Tensions Rise Ahead of Knesset Elections
Tensions between Israel and Iran escalate as Iranian officials issue severe threats ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. Meanwhile, reports indicate Hezbollah is raising its combat readiness amid mounting US economic sanctions.

IDF Deploys Elite Forces to Counter West Bank Jewish Extremism
The IDF and Shin Bet are stepping up operations against Jewish extremists in the West Bank, deploying elite units and establishing a joint command center to combat rising radical violence.

Netanyahu Warns of West Bank Security Threats Ahead of Knesset Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed during an i24NEWS interview that security forces are preparing for potential escalation in Judea and Samaria one week before the Knesset elections.
Yigal Amir Petitions Court for Furlough to Visit Ailing Father
Yigal Amir, convicted of assassinating Yitzhak Rabin, petitioned the court against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for a 48-hour furlough to visit his critically ill father.

Shin Bet: Terrorists Planned Attack on Teddy Stadium During Match
Shin Bet assessment reveals arrested terrorists planned an immediate attack on Teddy Stadium during a match attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Route 1 Terror Attack Threat Traced to False Report
Security officials confirmed that a thwarted terrorist attack on Route 1 near Latrun stemmed from a false report. The caller admitted to fabricating the tip.

IDF Graduates First Class of Officers from Hasmonean Brigade
The IDF graduated its first class of infantry officers from the Hasmonean Brigade, marking a historic milestone in the integration of ultra-Orthodox soldiers.

Reports Claim IDF Establishing New Observation Base in Southern Syria
Syrian media report that the IDF is transferring advanced military equipment to Jabal al-Druze in southern Syria to establish a new intelligence and surveillance base. The claims remain unverified by official sources.

IDF Eliminates Terrorist Involved in Shani Louk's October 7 Murder
The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Tamer Muhammad Ibrahim al-Sabaa, one of the terrorists involved in the October 7 kidnapping and murder of Shani Louk, in the Jabaliya area.