Security

An explosion at a PMF base in Iraq triggered armed clashes between rival pro-Iranian militias over sensitive equipment, escalating internal political tensions.

The Israeli Air Force is establishing "Arad," an elite all-female combat unit, to bolster security at strategic airbases following lessons learned from the October 7 attacks.

Mira Stahl, murdered in Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023, was re-buried at her kibbutz cemetery. Her family established a psychodrama trauma training project in her memory.

A new poll reveals that 66.4% of Shia respondents in Lebanon support handing over Hezbollah's weapons to the state, highlighting deep community fractures and growing discontent.

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir inspected a Gaza Division exercise on Tuesday, stressing that lessons from October 7 must ensure such failures never recur.

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack warned that a recent Israeli airstrike near the Turkish border nearly caused a major escalation, while urging regional solutions.

International media reviews highlight Gulf concerns over U.S.-Israeli pressure on Iran, political backlash following rare criticism by former Iranian President Khatami, and stalled U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanon and the IDF.

Ultra-Orthodox draft arrest operations face delays after police demanded IDF support. The Deputy Attorney General rejected the condition, demanding a new enforcement framework.

A Syrian military delegation held talks in Saudi Arabia to arrange the deployment of up to 10,000 fighters against the Houthis, according to intelligence sources.

The IDF is establishing a dedicated Space Brigade to achieve absolute military dominance in space, following strategic lessons from Operation Iron Swords and regional conflicts.

IDF troops eliminated two Hamas operatives who attempted to steal tunnel-drilling equipment in the southern Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the military and Shin Bet destroyed multiple weapons depots containing rockets and RPGs.

Recent security updates detail IDF and Shin Bet strikes destroying Hamas weapons depots in Gaza, a West Bank military drill, and a major corruption arrests by Lahav 433.

International warnings point to a high risk of military escalation between Israel and Lebanon within two weeks, coinciding with mounting domestic pressure on Hezbollah.

Israel Shipyards and Rafael are finalizing a 150 million euro deal to supply naval vessels and weapons to Cyprus, amid a broader surge in Israeli defense exports.

Channel 14 reporter Moti Kastel criticized the Military Censor after a report on US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's secret visit to Israel was blocked for his outlet but published by Channel 12.

Israel faces high security tensions across multiple fronts as elections approach. The IDF has increased troop presence in the West Bank and frozen leaves amid regional threats.

The IDF is establishing a new Space Brigade and a Robotics Brigade while reactivating the 500th Armored Brigade, as part of strategic adaptations for future multi-domain warfare.

The Qatargate investigation involving Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein remains stalled at the State Attorney's Office, as prosecutors weigh complex security and breach of trust offenses during wartime.

Lebanon and the Arab League are striving to prevent the withdrawal of UNIFIL forces, despite a US-backed plan to end the mission by late 2026 amid persistent security challenges.

Two years after the fall of Col. Ehsan Daksa in Gaza, details emerge of the pre-emptive "Operation Date Palm" he led on the Syrian border to dismantle emerging threats.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming elections, discussing a potential renewal of military strikes against Iran amid internal US administration debates over strategy.

The IDF announced extensive command appointments under Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, including a new robotics brigade, a reactivated armored brigade, and a space division.

The Ayuna carpentry workshop in Kibbutz Be'eri, founded by the late Yonat Or who was murdered on October 7, was completely destroyed in a fire. Firefighters gained control of the blaze, and an investigation into the cause is underway.

An IDF armored battalion commander wounded in Rafah, famous for urging his troops to keep fighting during evacuation, is promoted to colonel and brigade commander.

A group of 117 IDF reservists with PTSD are battling a new military policy that automatically freezes their service, demanding individual assessments to return to combat.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced a military leave freeze starting Thursday following a security assessment. Meanwhile, security forces arrested two suspects on Highway 1.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser Jonatan Urich attacked media reports regarding a sensitive WhatsApp leak controversy, as former Shin Bet officials demand security checks.

The Israeli security establishment has raised its readiness ahead of upcoming elections, citing threat assessments, potential foreign interference, and enhanced IDF deployments.

The Arab League designated October 17 as a memorial day for Gaza victims, linking the date to the 2023 Al-Ahli Hospital blast. Hamas welcomed the decision, seeking international recognition.

The family of Capt. Eliav Chaim Tseplumos, killed in a Humvee rollover in southern Lebanon, demands a thorough investigation into the operational failure.

Ukraine's 92nd Brigade published footage of the world's first wounded soldier evacuation from the front lines using a heavy-duty hexacopter drone amid intense combat.

A Beersheba court sentenced Soroka Medical Center physician Dr. Mohammad Azzam to 27 months in prison for joining ISIS, swearing allegiance after October 7, and possessing bomb-making guides.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Israel of violating the June US-brokered agreement during a meeting with Arab League officials, ahead of tripartite talks in Florida.

Five years after Itzik Saidian set himself on fire protesting veterans' care, he reflects on his survival, PTSD recovery, and his new mission to help combat troops.

Egypt's parliament debates deploying defensive military forces to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks, as regional tensions escalate following significant drone and missile strikes.

Federal prosecutors reveal Saudi royal communications in the OpenAI wiretapping case. Engineer Abdulrahman Al-Fozan faces charges after allegedly planting a recording device in a boardroom.

Qatar announced plans for a new regional security partnership focusing on air and cyber defense, following recent threats to its energy infrastructure and military bases.

Defense Minister Israel Katz praised IDF and Shin Bet operations against Hamas in Gaza, surprising military officials who viewed the strikes as routine.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a candidate for the Amcha Yisrael Party, was lightly injured in a stone-throwing attack near Ramallah during an international influencers tour.

Cyprus has reinforced its airspace by integrating an advanced Israeli Barak MX air defense battery into its National Guard, drawing criticism from Turkey.