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On Wednesday, Muhammad Mahmoud Marshed al-Qadi, a commander in the Nukhba force, was eliminated in the Khan Yunis area. Al-Qadi commanded the capture of the Sufa post on October 7 and was subsequently involved in holding Israeli hostages. Despite the ceasefire, the IDF and Shin Bet clarify that the terrorist worked to rehabilitate Hamas, conducted training, and planned terror plots against our...

After years of barriers, the IDF has carried out a revolution for the Ultra-Orthodox recruit. Dedicated and diverse tracks have been opened and adapted so that recruits do not have to compromise on their identity. The goal is to enlist thousands of young people from this sector every year.

The hit by children's star Maiki has conquered soldiers and led to a series of volunteer performances on bases. However, the IDF discovered that these were approved only by field commanders, without the approval of the Manpower Directorate. Despite the demand and additional performances already planned, the army has yet to decide whether to officially regulate her arrival.

Minister of Finance and Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich stated that the army will have to disarm Palestinian areas in Judea and Samaria, warning that the proliferation of illegal weapons poses a major security threat.

In a few days, the INS Dragon, the sixth and most advanced submarine of the Israeli Navy, whose construction took about 15 years, will dock in Israel. Foreign experts estimate that the unusual structure of its conning tower hides a vertical launch system for ballistic missiles. The "Iron Swords" war proved the critical need for a "long arm" capable of operating covertly and projecting power far...

After being the first branch to open its ranks to women in combat roles, today about 45% of combatants in training in the Border Police are women. At a moving ceremony attended by senior officials past and present, one of the combatants was surprised in front of the audience.

In Israel, preparations are underway for the possibility that Tehran, suffocating under a historic economic siege, will soon activate Hezbollah to disrupt holiday events and negotiations with Lebanon. While tankers are being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and the Americans are planning another financial blow, the Iranian rial is collapsing to a low of 2.2 million per dollar. A special testimony...

18 years after the secret operation that shook the regime in Damascus, Israel admits for the first time that it was behind the elimination of General Muhammad Suleiman in the resort town of Tartus. Suleiman, a confidant of Bashar al-Assad, managed the nuclear reactor project with North Korea and served as a conduit for transferring game-changing weapons from Tehran to Hezbollah. The naval commando...

About 50,000 out of 60,217 draft dodgers are Haredim. The number of candidates for security service declared as draft dodgers or issued 'Order 12' has increased by about 95,000 since the end of 2024. At the same time, the IDF is expanding service tracks and adaptations for the Haredi public, whose recruitment rate has risen.

According to the indictment, Khamis Sawaed from Husniya expressed support for ISIS and studied combat training materials, including instructions for manufacturing missiles and drones. The prosecution has requested he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

After the method of obtaining exemptions using medical documents during designated recruitment days was exposed, the IDF changed the procedure. Now, deserters claiming serious medical issues fear they will be harmed by the new policy. The IDF's response has not yet been received.

During the night, Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF forces in the Ali al-Tahar ridge area. Soldiers fired at one of the drones and intercepted it; there were no casualties. In response, the IDF struck infrastructure of the organization in the Nabatieh area that was used for planning and directing terror plots.

An alert was activated tonight in the area of HaGoshrim, Ma'ayan Baruch, and Kfar Yuval in the Galilee Panhandle in the north due to fears of a hostile aircraft infiltration. The IDF Spokesperson stated: "The details are under investigation."

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns Prime Minister Netanyahu against turning to the court in The Hague due to the entry of security forces into the UNRWA complex in Kafr Aqab. "I am forced to write once again to express my grave concern regarding the violation of the immunity of the UNRWA complex in East Jerusalem." Danon: "We will not be moved by threats."

Israel's sixth submarine has left the TKMS shipyard in Germany after years of development. The INS Dragon features advanced technology and an extended operational range. A state ceremony will be held upon its arrival in Haifa.

Israel and Greece have signed the largest defense export agreement in the history of relations between the countries, worth more than 10 billion shekels, for the establishment of a multi-layered air defense system. The Turkish media did not hide their anxiety: "The alliance of evil does not stop."

Officers in the Military Rabbinate address the letter from the Hesder Yeshivas Union following the refusal of Givati Brigade soldiers to follow orders. In closed conversations, they clarify that the soldiers' actions are unacceptable, but sharply criticize commanders who lied to religious soldiers and caused them to desecrate the Sabbath. "This did not happen in a vacuum," they explained.

Children from the Beit Shemesh kindergarten, whose original building was damaged by a missile strike, began the school year in a new location. Following rapid preparations, the school year started on schedule. Mayor Shmuel Greenberg visited the site to welcome the staff and children to the new facility.

Kaykov will become the first woman to command this brigade and the second in the history of the army to head a brigade. She began her path as a combat soldier in Brigade 282, served in a series of command positions, and is now coming full circle. During Operation Iron Swords, the brigade operated in the Gaza Strip and eliminated dozens of terrorists.

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have made protection against missiles and UAVs a global necessity. Greece, Finland, and Germany are turning to Israel thanks to its operational experience and proven capabilities in the field. Now we must decide how much of our advantage can be sold — and when to stop.

Police preparations include checkpoints, patrols, and the deployment of officers near educational institutions, alongside efforts to locate illegal aliens at construction sites and schools. Head of the Operations Department, Brigadier General Elad Klein, emphasized that preventing hostile terrorist activity is the top priority and warned of potential friction during the election year.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared a clip from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's interview on Channel 14. Araghchi claimed the Prime Minister boasted about influencing the US, noting that Netanyahu admits to misleading the American administration in Hebrew while praising the President's leadership in English.

Lebanese sources reported that Washington is working to set a date for a new round of contacts with Israel as early as September. Lebanon insists on a diplomatic track and an end to strikes, calling for national interests to be placed above foreign agendas.

Beit Shemesh has been recognized as an "eligible locality" for gun licenses, but residents of specific streets in the Hefziba and Rama Bet neighborhoods, where radical "Neturei Karta" members reside, have been excluded from the decision.

Under Shin Bet intelligence guidance, YAMAM fighters secretly apprehended a 37-year-old suspect wanted for promoting terrorist activity and attempting to carry out attacks against Israelis. No casualties were reported among our forces.

Bereaved families from the Heroism Forum have published a video appealing to the Prime Minister and cabinet members, demanding that security control in the Gaza Strip remain solely in the hands of the IDF. The parents emphasize the goals for which their loved ones sacrificed their lives and urge leadership to reject the deployment of foreign forces.

Three years after treating a wounded person under fire while a terrorist was nearby, MADA medic and Kfir Brigade commander Yedidya Vaknin shares his sense of mission and the choice not to make excuses. This spirit of heroism is also at the center of the traditional awakening and revival conference of the Sderot Yeshiva, which will open on Tuesday.

About 60 soldiers traveling this morning from Modiin to Ir HaBahadim on an IDF-organized transport reported dangerous driving. They claim the driver was constantly distracted by his mobile phone, ignored requests to slow down, and failed to provide functional seat belts.

Following new warnings, the Advisory Committee for the Protection of VIPs recommended providing tight security for the chairman of the "Yashar!" party until election day. The decision now moves to the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, which will also discuss the security of "The Democrats" chairman Yair Golan.

The recommendation marks a sharp turn from the controversial decision made a week earlier, when Shin Bet head David Zini determined not to assign bodyguards to Eisenkot. At the center of the discussion regarding close protection for Golan and Eisenkot were materials submitted by both parties. The 'Yashar!' party claimed that Eisenkot is currently protected only by a private, unarmed security...

Two years have passed since the news was cleared for publication regarding the murder in captivity of the six hostages in a tunnel in Rafah. The harrowing footage from the depths of the earth, the stories of heroism and camaraderie before the end — and the national wound that remains open. We remember Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Staff...

The "Eagles of the North" program, which integrates Druze and Jewish recruits, has begun its second cycle. The goal is to overcome underrepresentation in the sector. Three members of the Druze community from the first cycle have already passed the initial screening for the flight course.

Senior military officials warn of damage to American capabilities in other theaters, including the domestic front. More than 50,000 troops are on alert. Some forces are expected to remain in the Middle East until 2027.

As part of the new case, one of the involved minors was arrested upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the indictment, the main defendant received a total of approximately 3,500 shekels. Also: one of the defendants sent a video of a well-known mall, deleted it, but continued contact with the agent.

Palestinian sources revealed to the newspaper "Rai al-Youm" that an Arab state delivered an unusual message to the terrorist organization Hamas, warning of an extensive military plan that Israel is planning in the Gaza Strip. According to the report, the move comes against the backdrop of Netanyahu's attempts to create an escalation ahead of the elections, and in response, Hamas demanded that the...

Minors from the Haifa and Krayot area were recruited by Iranian intelligence online. In exchange for thousands of shekels, they photographed strategic sites and engaged in incitement. The Haifa District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

A series of death threats were sent in recent days to Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman. The party has filed an official complaint with the Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms and transferred all evidence to law enforcement for investigation.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun clarified that he opposes turning southern Lebanon into a lawless zone or a bargaining chip. Meanwhile, Beirut is waiting for Washington to set the date for the next round of negotiations with Israel. Lebanese sources denied reports of an imminent operation on the Ali al-Tahir ridge.

A tour conducted by the Minister of National Security within the walls of Damon Prison led to a tense meeting between him and security prisoners, who complained to him about the revocation of benefits and the worsening of their living conditions in recent months. Ben Gvir: "Whoever harms the citizens of Israel will not get a summer camp in prison."

Avigdor Lieberman arrived at the recruitment center to support the recruits and sent a firm message against draft dodgers. At the same time, the IDF presented the range of units, from combat to technology, to which the new recruits are assigned.