Security

Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for an equal division of control over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that complicates the resumption of talks with the USA to end the war, as reported today, Wednesday, in The Wall Street Journal.

The Israel Electric Corporation and the defense establishment are investing approximately 28 million shekels to connect 12 IDF posts along 41 kilometers of challenging terrain. Five posts, including Tel Hazaka and Nahal Golan, are already connected.

During operational activity near Ramallah, IDF forces served a Palestinian with an order to temporarily seize his home, but reversed the decision following US Embassy intervention. A military source stated that residents were not evacuated and an alternative location was used.

An American official who spoke on Tuesday with the Reuters news agency clarified that no agreement regarding the collection of fees for vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be included in contacts between the USA and Iran. He stated that Tehran's demands were deemed "unreasonable" by Washington and rejected by the mediator, Oman.

US Central Command confirmed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted a surprise attack with ballistic missiles, which were successfully intercepted. Interceptions were observed in the skies over Eilat, and explosions were heard in Jordan. An advisor to the IRGC tweeted following the attack: "Iran is fully prepared for an all-out war."

After Riyadh claimed to have thwarted drones launched from Iraq, Baghdad opened an official investigation and requested information from the Saudis. Pro-Iranian militias have denied the allegations.

Israeli ministers and senior officials have received security warnings regarding potential Iranian attempts to target them in retaliation for the assassination of leadership figures in Tehran. The Shin Bet has increased security, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington was relocated to the Nevatim base to maintain operational secrecy.

Ford has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to supply three prototypes based on its F-series pickup trucks. The company is joining the competition against General Motors to provide tactical vehicles for the US Army.

The IDF has reopened the 193rd Squadron following the arrival of the new 'Shalach' (Seahawk) helicopters, which replace the retired 'Atalef' fleet. The Navy states these helicopters will significantly enhance operational capabilities, including troop transport, rescue missions, supply operations, and activities in distant maritime arenas.

Residents of Metula reported a loud explosion in the area. The IDF Spokesperson confirmed that an interceptor was launched by mistake at artillery fire from IDF forces directed toward Lebanon. No alerts were activated, and the circumstances are under investigation.

Three years after the October 7 massacre, Hamas continues its rehabilitation efforts. IDF forces located an underground rocket cache in the northern Gaza Strip capable of reaching central Israel and destroyed it. A security source noted that Hamas still possesses longer-range rockets.

On the occasion of Tu B'Av, the chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, Avigdor Lieberman, shared a festive photo with his wife, Ella, while simultaneously expressing his firm support for the Supreme Court's decision to freeze the law preventing the arrest of deserters.

The Qatari Embassy in Washington responded to Naftali Bennett's claims regarding Qatar's funding of the IRGC. The Qatari side dismissed the former Prime Minister's remarks as "disinformation" and a bid for political gain.

Thousands of vacationers heading to Eilat are facing repeated closures of Highway 40 due to weapons testing by the Rafael company. These frequent blockages divert traffic to Highway 90, causing heavy congestion and disrupting the daily routines of local residents and soldiers.

Rafael's naval weapon system is in service with 25 navies around the world, and the 1,000th unit has now been delivered to the Israeli Navy as part of its ongoing vessel modernization program.

Esther Rakow-Malet claims the attack near Havat Gilad could have been prevented: "The standby squad commander and Binyahu tried to repel the terrorists, fearing to open fire — the rules of engagement must be changed." She is determined to seek justice regarding her husband's dismissal from the officers' course.

Forces on the ground continue to target the planners and perpetrators of the massacre. On Monday, an Israeli Air Force strike in the Khan Yunis area eliminated Muhammad Khalil Muhammad Aslam, a Nukhba platoon commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.

The Shin Bet has established a dedicated team to ensure the integrity of the October 27 elections, amid concerns over potential attacks and foreign interference. The agency is coordinating with the Central Elections Committee, the police, and the National Cyber Directorate.

The teenager left home under the guise of attending math tutoring. Upon reaching the settlement gate, he abandoned his plan and hid the knife under a bench. He was detained by a local resident and military personnel on suspicion of trespassing.

Bereaved families from the "Gvura Forum" are attacking the cabinet's decision to allow an international force into the Gaza Strip. They warn that transferring security responsibility to a foreign entity endangers the country and risks a return to the reality of October 7.

Three UAV interception incidents have occurred near Israel's borders in the last two weeks. While all drones were neutralized outside Israeli territory, security officials are still working to confirm the exact origin of all launches, with Iraqi-based pro-Iranian militias currently considered the most likely perpetrators.

Israel claims that the Lebanese Army, led by Chief of Staff Haykal, is coordinating its activity in the south of the country with Hezbollah to avoid friction. According to IDF sources, despite the Israeli withdrawal as part of the "Lebanese pilot," the Lebanese Army is barely locating and destroying terrorist infrastructure - far from the expectations of the Israeli system.

The Hamas leadership in Gaza has conveyed a message to the leadership abroad, agreeing to the latest draft presented by mediators regarding weapons and governance in Gaza within the Peace Council plan. The draft primarily defers these issues to later stages of negotiations.

While the Lebanese army struggles to disarm the terrorist organization, Hezbollah has attempted to establish a new branch of "Al-Qard al-Hassan" in the Tyre area of southern Lebanon. Residents opposed it for fear of IDF strikes, and reports suggest the terrorist organization has "taken a step back." "Hezbollah has brought the Shiite community into a circle of death," said a political activist in...

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara revealed strategic intentions, including seeking a 'quiet deal' with Israel to tie its hands while consolidating internal power and seeking international legitimacy.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, in an interview with Channel 14, discussed the meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that US interests in Iran do not always align with Israel's. Katz emphasized Israel's readiness to respond with full force if attacked.

Globes presents a daily review of global media coverage on Israel: how Iran's missiles became more lethal, the Pentagon's search for affordable weapons, and The Atlantic's analysis of Netanyahu's declining popularity in the US.

The Central Command commander halted the entry of Palestinian workers into Judea and Samaria, but the political echelon reversed the decision within two days. With an estimated tens of thousands of illegal residents entering through fence breaches, the industry is furious: "The government is abandoning security."

Avi Mizrahi, former commander of the Central Command, warned in an interview with 103fm about the explosive situation in Judea and Samaria and harshly criticized the confrontation in the village of Tel where Binyahu Malet was killed.

The Air Force intercepted a suspicious UAV this Tuesday morning before it crossed into Israeli territory. This marks the third such incident in a single week, presenting the IDF with a complex intelligence and operational challenge.

It has come to the attention of "Hayom" that on the last recruitment day, which took place about a week and a half ago, 230 ultra-Orthodox individuals were recruited into designated IDF tracks. Rabbi Yaakov Farber, one of the founders of the "Maalot Tzur" track, worked for years to promote the integration of the ultra-Orthodox into the IDF.

Ahead of their meeting at the White House, the Prime Minister is expected to reveal information indicating that centrifuges were transferred to the "Mount Mahush" facility, located over 90 meters underground. Israel will also present evidence of the rehabilitation of Tehran's missile and UAV programs, arguing that Iran is not negotiating in good faith.

With the IDF focused on Iran, senior officers warn of a critical shortage of munitions and interceptor missiles. Budgetary disputes between the Ministry of Defense and the Treasury are hindering the replenishment of vital military stocks.

Two years after the tragedy at the soccer field that claimed the lives of 12 children, a memorial site was inaugurated, combining the rocket crater and a preserved wall. Architect Zvika Pasternak noted that visitors will be forced to bow their heads in memory of the victims.

The Iranian news agency Tasnim, linked to the Revolutionary Guards, has published a video inciting the murder of Melania Trump. Benjamin Netanyahu has landed in Washington for talks with Donald Trump, with Iran set to be the primary topic of discussion.

Major A. leads daring operations in Gaza and Lebanon, despite not having planned to stay in the military upon enlistment. After commanding recruits, she realized this was her place. An interview with Major A., the first woman in the role in the elite unit: "Sometimes I found myself sitting in a discussion as the only woman. I focused on what I know how to bring to the table."

A security source identified farms and outposts as a "weak point." Six new outposts were established in the last two days following an incident in the village of Tel. The IDF fears a scenario where Palestinians may target isolated farms.

Ahead of the meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, and in light of potential US-Iran negotiations, Israel's defense establishment has outlined its non-negotiable demands.

The Central Command has removed the restriction imposed following the recent wave of attacks, and determined that starting tomorrow, Palestinian workers will be allowed to return to Jewish communities in the West Bank. At the same time, the US Embassy extended the warning to its employees and their families, instructing them not to travel to the West Bank due to the security situation.

In light of the escalation in recent days, and "the increase in instability in the region", the US Embassy has imposed restrictions on private travel for all government employees and their family members to the West Bank. In practice, the restriction has been extended and will remain in effect until this coming Wednesday, unless it is extended again or cancelled.