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MK Zvi Sukkot arrived at the scene of the incident in western Binyamin, where Palestinian police officers detained a reservist and seized his weapon. Sukkot demanded the arrest of those involved and the establishment of a secure route between the Dolev-Talmonim bloc and Highway 443.

The Yemeni terrorist organization claims it launched a ballistic missile at the ship "Amazon" off the coast of Yanbu. The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia confirmed the hit and announced that the crew members were unharmed. Simultaneously, reports were received of an attack on weapons convoys and pro-Saudi forces in northern Yemen.

Chinese fighter jets conducted interception training against the Egyptian Air Force's French Rafale jets as part of a joint exercise held for the second year. For Beijing, this is a rare opportunity to test its capabilities against a Western platform. In Cairo, the move signals further rapprochement with the United States' great rival.

Drugs were concealed in packages of canned peppers arriving in the Gaza Strip as part of humanitarian aid shipments and were discovered in World Central Kitchen facilities. COGAT condemned the smuggling, stating that the incident highlights Hamas's exploitation of aid mechanisms.

Almost three years after the October 7 massacre, the "October Council" organization has published a dramatic warning report. It highlights the return of a failed security concept, the rehabilitation of Hamas's capabilities, and a culture of silencing observers who report on emerging threats.

Lebanese sources indicate that the lack of a verification mechanism is delaying the expansion of pilot zones for IDF withdrawal. Lebanese Army Commander Rudolph Hikal is in Rome to discuss the mechanism, international force composition, and the future of UNIFIL.

President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal inaugurated the "Bina ba-Lev" center in Kibbutz Nir Oz. Addressing the recent launch of kites from Gaza, the President emphasized that the security of border residents must be the cornerstone of any future arrangement.

The new Syria under the rule of al-Jolani is proving to be far from a country that fell like a ripe fruit into Israel's hands. Recent weeks reveal a Syria that is fighting for its status, positioning, and independent demands, which do not align with Israel's interests.

The spokesperson for the terrorist organization, Hossein Mohebbi, said in an interview with Iranian media that Washington is "unaware" of the Iranians' intelligence surveillance methods. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "We will not surrender to the aggressor's dictates to end the war"

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the fighters of the Air Force special units at the Palmachim base in the center of the country. To the reservists he said: "You are a central part of our capabilities, I salute you on behalf of all the people of Israel."

The soldier was arrested last night on the Beitunia bypass road on his way to the Dolev-Talmonim bloc. The Binyamin Council criticized the Civil Administration: "Instead of blaming the PA police, they blame the Israeli." The IDF response will be provided when received.

Major A., a commander in the Duvdevan unit: "We are happy to take part - we are here always to protect the country and the sense of security of the residents, at any time and in any place we are needed."

Radical Haredim are expected to hold a protest today at 16:00 following the arrest of a yeshiva student defined as a deserter. As of now, the location of the demonstration has not yet been determined, but in the past, protesters have tended to block Highway 4 around 17:00. During a demonstration held about two weeks ago, violent clashes were recorded, during which soldiers were attacked, including...

Over the past 24 hours, Civil Administration forces rescued three Israeli citizens who entered Palestinian Authority territories in the areas of Ramallah, Jericho, and Bethlehem. Among those rescued: an armed reservist handed over to the IDF, a citizen who entered Jericho intentionally, and a person with mental health issues. The security establishment reiterates: entering Area A is...

A Patriot missile battery was moved from the island of Karpathos to Crete to strengthen air defense around the Souda base. According to "Kathimerini", the move comes days after Iranian threats to attack bases used by the USA in Europe.

The IDF ordered residents of Nir Yitzhak to enter protected spaces following the identification of a suspicious aerial target, later updating that it was a false alarm. Earlier, Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that if launches from the Gaza Strip do not stop immediately, the IDF will increase targeted strikes against those responsible for them.

After losing two friends in the battles in Gaza, the fighters of the "Retek" platoon of the 932nd Battalion are dealing with another tragedy: the death of their friend Uriel Gethon, who took his own life due to PTSD. The friends reveal their feelings of guilt, anger, and frustration with the military mental health system and warn: "The army needs to start seeing those who are alive."

After three years of war: The IDF says thank you to reservists and their families — with more than 70 summer events across the country for about 100,000 participants.

The terrorist organization warned terrorists against using mobile phones: "Get rid of it to protect yourself and your brothers." At the same time, Hamas continues to carry out executions to instill fear in the population. Reports from the Strip: at least two killed in IDF strikes.

The delegation, commanded by Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Pinto, consists of about 80 rescuers and engineering experts, both active duty and reservists. Lt. Col. (res.) Ariel Lubiner, commander of the delegation's operational headquarters: "You see people trapped, alive and not alive; you have to take care of the souls that are there."

The Syrian Foreign Ministry has signaled an intention to return to the negotiating table with Israel to reach a security agreement following a suspension caused by an airstrike. Minister Assad al-Shibani emphasized the need to seize a "historic opportunity," while noting the current lack of trust in Israel and prioritizing a halt to attacks.

Border Police officers operating in the seam zone identified two Palestinians attempting to create a passage into Israel using electric tools. Following a short pursuit inside Kafr Aqab, the two were arrested in a residential building and transferred for questioning, along with the seized digging equipment.

The Minister of Defense accuses critics of the strike on the Syrian base of flip-flopping and backs the move to prevent Turkish entrenchment in the region: "They moved from claims of a political strike to attempts to scare us with Erdogan, it is fortunate they have no influence"

Residents of the Gaza envelope communities have expressed concern over a recent wave of kite launches. The IDF reassures that the situation on the ground is fundamentally different from October 7th, while maintaining maximum alertness.

Residents and heads of local authorities express great concern about a return to the containment policy in the Gaza Envelope. According to them, infiltration into Israeli territory is perceived on the other side as tacit consent. A security director in one of the authorities warns: "There is a lack of ability to detect threats from the air."

A month after being stationed at a military base in the country, the refueling aircraft returned to the United States. The move comes against the backdrop of reports that the leadership in Tehran considered attacking the facility with missiles. The Bulgarian Minister of Defense clarified that there was no direct threat to national security and that all flights were used for training purposes only.

Israel has been monitoring Turkish buildup in northern Syria for some time. As it happened, the political and military clocks synchronized, but that is no reason to forgo an attack. In Israel, it is already understood: a conflict with Turkey in the coming decade is not an implausible event.

Mahmoud Qamati, a member of the terrorist organization's political council, claimed that the decision on this matter will be made 'in accordance with the circumstances and appropriate interests.' He further claimed that the organization is still strong and that sanctions and economic siege will not lead it to retreat from the resistance project.

Residents in the communities claim there is no response from the IDF and a lack of detection capabilities for drones and kites. "We demand to nip this phenomenon in the bud," stated a message from Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

After months of storms that included involvement in smuggling to Gaza, allegations of sexual harassment, and the lack of a permanent commander, the IDF is trying to set the battalion on a new path. 60 young men from the community completed a dedicated preparatory program designed to bridge gaps and strengthen readiness for enlistment.

According to security sources, two additional kites were found in the area connected to strings 2–4 km long. Residents of the Gaza Envelope are concerned: "It is time to stop treating this as an isolated phenomenon."

An investigation by HonestReporting found that 120 out of 209 Palestinians listed in the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) database as journalists and media workers killed in Gaza had some affiliation with terrorist organizations. The examination includes various degrees of connection, from official obituaries by armed groups to employment in media outlets identified with Hamas.

Amnesty International has called on the terrorist organization Hamas to stop killings, human rights violations, and extrajudicial executions in the Gaza Strip. According to the UN, forces identified with Hamas were involved in at least 60 cases of severe violence.

The newspaper "Al-Akhbar," affiliated with Hezbollah, reported that Joseph Aoun and Najib Mikati are working to promote a military cooperation agreement with the European Union instead of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. At the same time, "Nidaa Al-Watan" reported that Israel recently carried out covert operations in the Ali al-Tahir ridge area.

Tsubhi Sami Mahmoud Shakhtat, a platoon commander in the Hamas military wing, invaded Israel during the October 7 massacre. According to the IDF, he recently attempted to advance terror plots against IDF forces and Israeli citizens. He was eliminated in a strike in Nuseirat.

The sister of an IDF fallen soldier whose body was returned home this week works at the Central Elections Committee. The committee chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, sent her a letter of condolence, calling the move a supreme moral duty. In response, the sister shared her feelings and spoke about the spirit of the people reflected in her brother.

7-year-old Samar Britwan survived the terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, but her 10-year-old sister Matilda was murdered. This October, she will participate alongside activist Ben Carso, who will host the central ceremony marking October 7. The family is working to commemorate her through memorial pins that have now reached Israel.

Dr. Hussein al-Shara, father of Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, has threatened that the Golan Heights will return to Syrian control. In a social media post, he described Israel as the primary obstacle to Syria's stability and territorial integrity.

Major Jamal Abbas, a Paratrooper company commander, fell in combat in the Gaza Strip in November 2023. His family and local partners established a new emergency response point to honor his legacy. His father, Anan Abbas, stated: "From this place, which bears his name, teams will be dispatched to save lives."

They are small, cheap, and massive - and the threat they pose is growing. Will the scenes we saw in the Russia-Ukraine war also appear in Israel? Brigadier General (Res.) Ran Kochav, former commander of the Air Defense Array, warns of the challenge of dealing with a mass attack and explains what the defense against it looks like. Podcast "Al Ze" ("About This").