Defense/Security (Page 11)

Defense Min. blocks promotion of 'Brothers in Arms' officer

Minister Israel Katz says 'anyone who promotes refusal to serve won't advance in the IDF.'

Hamas on Abu Shabab's death:

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Hamas denounces Yasser Abu Shabab following his death in a militia confrontation in eastern Rafah, accusing him of collaboration and praising clans that rejected him.

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.

IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from archaeological site

IDF Civil Administration forces seized dozens of rare artifacts looted from the Burj Lisana site in Area B after illegal construction caused severe damage to centuries-old remains.

Internal fighting in Rafah:

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of Gaza militias in eastern Rafah who in recent months has worked together with Israel, has been assassinated.

Delegation flies to Cairo to secure release of final hostage

Mediators agree to focus on an intensive and immediate effort that will lead to the full completion of the mission regarding the hostages and the missing.

Chief of Staff decides:

The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation

The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to head a dedicated investigation team to examine the "Jericho Wall" - Hamas' plan to raid Israeli towns.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah located in the heart of the civilian population.

Chief of Staff at draft center

'You are the generation of victory, proved time and again'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the “Tel HaShomer” Drafting Center and met the new recruits drafting to the Paratroopers Brigade, as well as those drafting into the Commando and Marom training tracks.

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother

Residents of Kafr Kana in northern Israel suspected of photographing home of MK Itshak Waserlauf's mother, examining ways to travel there.

Extremists riot on highway, attacking Arabs

Police, IDF, report dozens of masked extremists burning tires and attempting to harm Palestinian Authority Arabs on Route 60.

Netanyahu:

Roman Gofman to be appointed Mossad chief

The Prime Minister chose his military secretary for the role of Mossad chief. Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman will replace David Barnea at the end of his five-year term in June.

Defense Min. visits soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas' violation of Gaza ceasefire, offering support and promising to destroy Hamas.

Mevaser Shalom:

Two homes demolished one month after terror attack

Israel Police, Civil Administration, forces demolish two homes at Mevaser Shalom settlement, one month after a terror attack at the site.

Ashkelon resident arrested on charges of espionage

Police, Shin Bet, arrest Amir Malka, 37, on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran, in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Civil Administration rescues Israeli from Qalqilya

Israeli enters Palestinian Authority-controlled Qalqilya in search of stolen vehicle, is rescued by Civil Administration.

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

Prime Minister's Office announces that the body of deceased hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak has been returned to Israel. Gaza terror groups are still holding the body of Yassam officer Ran Gvili.

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.

Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt

Gaza residents to be allowed to exit Gaza into Egypt, subject to coordination and oversight.

Terrorists emerge from tunnel

IDF soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah

4 soldiers were wounded,1 seriously, when terrorists emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and confronted IDF troops.

Chief of Staff

'We are operating across all arenas, near and far'

IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today in the 80th Regional Division. 'In the Negev, security and the communities are interconnected - this is a clear principle that guides our actions.'

Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif

IDF soldiers apprehended three terrorists, including a terrorist who had planned to carry out a terrorist attack.

CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East

CENTCOM unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike to rapidly field low-cost LUCAS one-way attack drones in the Middle East, boosting US deterrence and accelerating tech innovation.

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.

Suicide Attack Stopped:

Negev resident indicted for planned bombing inspired by ISIS

A Negev resident is accused of conducting training, preparations, and attempts to obtain weapons as part of planning an attack against soldiers in Be'er Sheva.

Terror in the streets of Gaza

How Hamas silences opponents

Activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib says Gaza civilians report intimidation, assaults, and hospital interrogations by Hamas, while human rights groups remain silent.

Where was the Air Force on October 7th?

The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.

In wake of tension:

Prime Minister announces cooperation with Lebanon

For the first time, Israel and Lebanon will send civilian representatives to the Naqoura ceasefire committee meeting, aimed at advancing economic dialogue and laying groundwork for future cooperation.

'Shoot anyone who starts a fire'

The new form of terror that could kill thousands

The Knesset Interior Affairs Committee held a meeting on the issue of waste fires, with MKs calling them terrorism and urging military involvement.

Suspects attempt to smuggle weapons, ram soldiers

IDF soldiers fire towards suspects attempting to smuggle weapons from Jordan, ram soldiers.

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Hashmonaim Brigade's first squad commanders graduate course

Hashmonaim Brigade's first group of squad commanders graduates course with 70 haredi future commanders to lead the brigade's next generations.

Evidentiary basis formed against captured Hamas terrorists

The prosecution has assembled an evidentiary basis against most of the terrorists imprisoned in Israel who participated in the October 7th massacre.

PM’s Office:

Remains transferred to Israel not of any deceased hostages

Remains transferred to Israel by Gaza terror groups not linked to any of the deceased hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announces.

Israel preparing for significant escalation in Lebanon

Israel preparing for escalation in Lebanon due to Hezbollah's increased military buildup as US attempts to calm tensions, source says.

Netanyahu nearing decision

Who will lead the Mossad after David Barnea?

Security officials estimate that the Prime Minister will decide between two leading candidates - Major General Roman Gofman and senior Mossad officer “A.”

Iran recruiting spies in Bat Yam?

Shin Bet issues warning, mayor sounds alarm

The mayor of Bat Yam addressed residents following a Shin Bet alert regarding attempts by Iranian intelligence actors to recruit locals for espionage activities.

IDF reveals

Hezbollah killed Lebanese officials to hide role in Beirut blast

Hezbollah assassinated four Lebanese public figures who attempted to reveal that the August 2020 Beirut port explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate stored for Hezbollah’s use.

Defense Ministry

'Defense-Tech now extends to mental health and resilience'

Dr. Alona Barnea, Director of the Neurotechnology Division at the Israel Ministry of Defense, says that 'mental health has become a national phenomenon.'

Defense Ministry

'Iran war underscored critical need for space superiority'

Defense Ministry official Avi Berger says: 'Israeli space capabilities to cover every target in Middle East as strategic priority.'

Hamas: Body of slain hostage handed over to Israel

Red Cross to hand over remains found in Gaza, but it is unknown if they belong to a hostage.

'We will stand by our principles'

Netanyahu: It is possible to reach an agreement with the Syrians

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the IDF reservists who were wounded in Syria and spelled out Israel's demands from Syria to reach a deal.

Terrorists who planned Knesset truck bombing sentenced

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced two ISIS-aligned terrorists to 12 and 5 years in prison for planning a gas-tank truck bombing near the Knesset, noting the plot was in an advanced stage and posed a real threat to human life.

IMoD:

'Global chip war is a critical front'

Israel will soon be launching an effort worth hundreds of millions of shekels for the domestic manufacture of computer chips for advanced infrared targeting systems.

Ramallah and Hebron:

IDF raids and seals HQ of PFLP-tied 'agricultural' organization

IDF forces operated at UAWC buildings, arresting suspects, seizing incitement materials and terror funds, and sealing the sites over the organization’s declared affiliation with the PFLP.

Dramatic footage:

Terrorist draws knife, lunges at soldiers

Footage shows the moment a terrorist stabbed two soldiers as they were questioning him near the town of Ateret.

Civilian vigilance prevents tragedy in Binyamin

A civilian reported a suspicious individual carrying a backpack near the town of Ateret. Upon inspection, the terrorist stabbed two IDF soldiers and was eliminated.

Ransomware Network Exposed:

Student by day, Hezbollah hacker by night

An Israeli study found that a group of hackers that appeared to be a criminal organization operating for profit was in fact an attack and financing arm of Hezbollah.

Binyamin region:

Two soldiers wounded in stabbing attack

A terrorist stabbed two soldiers at a spring outside the town of Ateret. The terrorist was eliminated.

Terrorist who rammed soldier near Hebron eliminated

The terrorist who lightly injured a soldier at the Judea Junction was eliminated after he attempted to ram troops who arrived to apprehend him.

Terrorist eliminated

Female soldier injured in ramming attack near Hebron

Female soldier lightly injured in car-ramming attack on Highway 35 near the Judea Junction in the Hebron area. The terrorist fled with his vehicle into the city.

IDF Chief:

'We will prevent terror networks from forming in Samaria'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Tammun-Tubas and Menashe areas, praising counterterrorism gains and ordering a full inquiry into the Yamas operation in which two terrorists were eliminated.

Islamic Jihad leader who infiltrated Nahal Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IDF eliminated the Nuhkba leader of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza City Brigade who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

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Dramatic broad daylight arrest in the heart of Shechem

Undercover IDF, police, and Shin Bet forces arrested a Fatah-linked suspect tied to terror attacks and IEDs during a precise operation in the Shechem market.

Robotic tanks to share real-time data in new combat structure

Head of the Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate at the Defense Ministry revealed a series of advanced developments in the field of ground combat.

Severe corruption scandal at checkpoint north of Jerusalem

An indictment says three Border Police officers took bribes to let unauthorized Palestinian Arabs pass the Ras Biddu Checkpoint, enabling a broad smuggling network.