Maariv

Following two attacks within hours, the IDF reports an increase in incitement and tension in the West Bank. Security officials fear a wave of copycat attacks amid elections and the influence of Iran-backed terrorist organizations.

Three terrorists were liquidated within one day in IDF strikes in Khan Yunis, Gaza City, and the central Gaza Strip. Against the backdrop of kite terror, Israel Katz convened the security leadership and demanded to increase the strikes.

Days after the Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase and the spike in tensions between the countries, Barak Ravid reported that Mossad chief Roman Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani in an attempt to prevent further escalation.

"He is currently recovering": The brother of the man wounded in the stabbing attack in Auja spoke to 103fm about his condition and the moments leading up to the incident. Following an extensive manhunt by the IDF, the 16-year-old terrorist was captured in the Jericho area.

The IDF is investigating the death of a 12-year-old in the Askar refugee camp and the unauthorized raising of an Israeli flag on a mosque minaret in Tulkarm. Authorities are also searching for those responsible for an attack on machinery in Wadi Rahim.

A senior Israeli intelligence source warned that without clear red lines with Ankara, Israel could face Turkish military presence in the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean. Background: Turkey's entrenchment in Syria.

The IDF claims that the incendiary kites in the Gaza envelope are not part of Hamas's organized operations. Despite the ongoing phenomenon, the security establishment is attempting to downplay the situation.

Clans and large families in Baalbek-Hermel are working to establish a joint framework that will oppose Hezbollah's policy, support the concentration of weapons in the hands of the Lebanese army, and work to restore relations with other sects and the Arab world.

Former senior Turkish naval officer Cem Gürdeniz warns of a total conflagration reminiscent of the eve of World War II. According to him, the campaign will immediately spill over into the maritime arena, change the regional balance, and drag in another player.

Jerusalem is furious over the positions of Ambassador Tom Burke, who condemned the strike in Syria and demanded that Turkey be included in Gaza. Now a political source admits: it was decided to stop transferring intelligence to him.

Iran is looking for an achievement that will return it to the negotiating table from a position of strength, Donald Trump is testing the limits of pressure, and Israel is preparing for another round. At the same time, the Houthis are signaling escalation against Saudi Arabia, and tensions in Europe are rising.

Shin Bet chief David Zini has finalized his decision not to provide state security for former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, despite ongoing threats. The 'Yashar!' party chairman's staff claims the refusal is driven by political considerations.

From an Iranian threat to British bases to a Turkish ultimatum against a European electricity project: The analysis of a senior admiral reveals how Cyprus has been drawn into the heart of the regional storm.

Following several days without targeted strikes in the Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated Sharif al-Hasanat, a Hamas company commander involved in restoring underground infrastructure and planning terror attacks. Two additional incidents were recorded near the 'yellow line' over the past 24 hours.

Senior regime officials in Tehran are increasing pressure on Gulf states hosting American forces: an Iranian parliament member warned Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, while Qalibaf called for establishing a new regional security order independent of Washington.

More than a year after the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field, Iran announces that it has completed 70% of the restoration at the Phase 14 refinery. The facility, which is vital to the Iranian energy sector, is expected, according to them, to return to full operation by the end of the year.

The British Department for Education is investigating four schools operated by a Muslim charity after an individual identified with the organization was charged in the US with transferring funds to Hamas. The organization claims the suspect had no connection to the schools.

A group of right-wing activists on an uncoordinated hike was attacked with stones. A shooting incident ensued, resulting in the death of one Palestinian, according to reports.

Dozens of Jewish radical activists were captured on video arriving in Wadi Rahim, setting fire to engineering equipment and spraying graffiti. The IDF reported that forces arrived at the scene and conducted searches, but the perpetrators had fled minutes earlier.

Against the backdrop of global instability, maritime terrorism off the coast of Somalia is resurging. Two commercial vessels have been hijacked in recent days, with the fate of some crew members remaining unclear.

From a stone moved from its place to a herd with an unusual number of shepherds: fighters of the 595th Battalion track every change beyond the border. A special glimpse into the activity of the fighters who are our eyes in Syria.

Opposite the destroyed Quneitra, IDF soldiers monitor every movement on the Syrian side. Despite the absence of heavy enemy forces, the tension in the sector keeps troops on high alert.

The second "Gideon" refueling aircraft landed at Nevatim and will join the Air Force's strategic array. The aircraft carries a large amount of fuel, is capable of receiving fuel in the air, and will implement fresh operational lessons from distant theaters, including Iran.

The IDF recently completed a series of exercises simulating a surprise attack in Judea and Samaria. Commanders practiced decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and in multi-casualty scenarios.

Avi Kalo, former head of the POW and MIA department in Aman, spoke about the efforts that led to the return of the remains of the late Yehuda Katz. He also addressed the Ron Arad case, saying that the focus has shifted from Iran to Lebanon, where new developments have been recorded.

After weeks of refraining from evacuating illegal outposts in the West Bank, security forces operated last night against Israeli construction in Area B. During the evacuation, stones were thrown, four Israelis were detained, and equipment was confiscated.

Haim Tomer, a former senior Mossad official, is not convinced that Iran will attack in Europe, calling the reports "total nonsense." He criticized decision-makers, noting that the IDF is near collapse and that a new strategy is required.

The Israel Prison Service (IPS) conducted an extensive search operation this week in the cells of prisoners identified with the Bakri and Eyal Nagar criminal organizations. Elite fighters seized shivs and drugs, aiming to disrupt the direction of criminal activity from within the prison.

Professor Uzi Rabi warns that Turkey is trying to deepen its grip on Syria in a way that could limit Israel's freedom of action. According to him, Israel must prevent this now and clarify that "Syria will not become a Turkish colony."

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with his Greek counterpart Dimitrios Houpis, who concluded an official visit to Israel. The IDF emphasized that the meeting reflects the strategic importance of military cooperation between the two nations.

Elbit Systems is launching the new THMS system in Denmark, a mobile battlefield networking platform that deploys in under five minutes, carries advanced sensors, and enables up to 24 hours of autonomous operation.

Major General (res.) Eliezer Marom stated that the strike in Syria was intended to prevent Turkey from establishing a foothold in the country, but deemed it unlikely that Erdogan would go to war against Israel. Regarding Iran, he warned: "Either they return to the negotiating table, or they start acting out."

The 60-day ceasefire between the US and Iran has ended, the strategic aircraft is landing in Israel, and a highly important airfield in northern Syria has been attacked. Simultaneously, the US is redeploying in the region, and signs of another round against Iran are accumulating rapidly.

Turkey's strengthening in Syria and strikes attributed to Israel increase fears of a direct confrontation. Experts warn: Israel must maintain deterrence – but also prevent deterioration with Ankara.

Following the Qatari veto on the Rafael and Volkswagen deal, opposition is forming in Israel to the sale of ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI fund. Security agencies and government ministries fear Qatari and Saudi influence on the national logistics artery.

The October 7 massacre taught the Air Force that it was greatly mistaken — and the combat helicopter squadrons will be split, with some Apache helicopters moving from Ramon Airbase to Ramat David Airbase. Meanwhile, the purchase of new helicopters continues to be delayed.

Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran program at the INSS Institute, identifies a deliberate radicalization in Tehran's positions and assesses that another conflict with the USA is possible. According to him, one of the paths for escalation may pass through Hezbollah and Lebanon, and not necessarily through a direct attack on Israel.

Several airstrikes were carried out overnight in northwestern Syria, about 70 kilometers from the Turkish border, according to several reports.

The American negotiating team sought to advance a Gaza agreement, but in practice provided Benjamin Netanyahu with new room for maneuver. The security establishment notes the pressure on Hamas and is preparing for the next stage of operations.

Refusal to accept results, a TV channel fostering a "stolen election narrative," and tens of thousands of citizens with weapons. The security establishment is preparing for an extreme scenario that could deteriorate into civil war immediately upon the publication of exit polls.