Defense/Security (Page 4)


Supposed ceasefire:

Iran steps up weapons smuggling to Hezbollah

Defense establishment identifies significant increase in attempts by Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to transfer weapons through Syrian territory directly into Lebanon.

Iran steps up weapons smuggling to Hezbollah

IDF strikes Nukhba commander who invaded Israel on Oct. 7

Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and later advanced attacks against IDF troops targeted in Khan Yunis.

IDF strikes Nukhba commander who invaded Israel on Oct. 7

Three incidents overnight

Israelis enter Area A and are rescued

Three Israelis enter Area A overnight and are located. The Civil Administration stresses: “Entering Area A is life-threatening and prohibited by law."

Israelis enter Area A and are rescued

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Report: Mossad chief meets with Syrian Foreign Minister

A rare meeting was held between Mossad Director Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in an effort to ease tensions and prevent a security escalation.

Report: Mossad chief meets with Syrian Foreign Minister

Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed

Earlier today, the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters.

Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed

After hours-long manhunt

Terrorist who stabbed Israeli in Jordan Valley captured

The 16-year-old terrorist who stabbed and moderately wounded Elhcanan Hanania was captured following an IDF manhunt in the village of al-Auja, where he carried out the attack.

Terrorist who stabbed Israeli in Jordan Valley captured

Terrorist tries to grab soldier’s weapon

.An attempted attack at Rimonim Junction ended with the terrorist being neutralized by a soldier, with no casualties.

Terrorist tries to grab soldier’s weapon

Netanyahu

'We will address the drone threat from the Gaza Strip'

Prime Minister addresses the developing threat of explosive drones on the southern front in a special video. “I have instructed that everything be done against these deadly devices."

'We will address the drone threat from the Gaza Strip'

Despite lack of trust

Syrian FM: Talks with Israel expected to resume soon

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says talks with Israel may resume soon, as Damascus seeks a security deal and an end to Israeli strikes.

Syrian FM: Talks with Israel expected to resume soon

One moderately wounded in stabbing attack near Jericho

Initial reports of a stabbing incident near Al Auja, north of Jericho. One individual was reported to be moderately wounded. Security and emergency medical teams have deployed to the scene.

One moderately wounded in stabbing attack near Jericho

Concern in Israel:

Hamas is pressuring the mediators

Hamas is pressuring mediators to issue a statement against Israel. Security forces express concern over kites sent toward the Gaza border.

Hamas is pressuring the mediators

Israel's secret channel to quell the tensions with Turkey

Israeli defense official says Israel does not seek conflict with Turkey but will act to prevent Turkish military systems in Syria from threatening Israel.

Israel's secret channel to quell the tensions with Turkey

Israel concerned over military escalation with Turkey

Israel’s defense establishment is closely monitoring the public exchange of threats between Jerusalem and Ankara, warning that tensions could undermine the IDF’s freedom of action in Syria.

Israel concerned over military escalation with Turkey

Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north

Following an Air Force investigation into the October 7 massacre, Squadron 190 has relocated north as the IDF seeks faster response times and greater readiness along Israel’s northern border.

Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north

Four kites found near Gaza border

At least seven kites have been found in the Gaza border area since October 7. The IDF has not yet determined that they originated in the Gaza Strip, but regional councils are demanding a real-time response.

Four kites found near Gaza border

Unusual statement by Defense Minister over Shabbat

Defense Minister claims Israel warned the Syrian regime in advance against an attempt to allow Turkey to establish a presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase.

Unusual statement by Defense Minister over Shabbat

IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line

IDF troops in central Gaza detain a Hamas terrorist armed with a knife after he crossed the Yellow Line and entered Israeli territory for questioning.

IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line

Jewish hikers attacked after mistakenly entering Arab village

Dozens of Arab rioters hurl rocks at Jewish hikers who apparently entered village by mistake; security forces rush to rescue the group.

Jewish hikers attacked after mistakenly entering Arab village

Bennett warns:

Half a million illegal guns are a 'ticking time bomb'

Former Prime Minister calls illegal weapons a top-level security threat, proposes deploying the Shin Bet and declaring closed military zones to seize them.

Half a million illegal guns are a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages

Hamas commander Sabahi Sami Mahmoud Shahata, who participated in the October 7 massacre and held multiple hostages in captivity, eliminated in IDF strike in Nuseirat.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages

In Jenin

Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldier and is eliminated

Knife-wielding terrorist attempts to stab an IDF soldier in Jenin. The troops respond with gunfire and eliminate the attacker. No Israeli forces injured.

Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldier and is eliminated

IDF reveals

Hamas uses hospital to conduct brutal interrogations, torture

IDF intelligence reveals Hamas is allegedly using Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis as an interrogation and torture center as the terrorist organization fears losing its grip over Gaza residents.

Hamas uses hospital to conduct brutal interrogations, torture

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

IDF troops simulate simultaneous attacks, mass-casualty incidents and threats to Israeli communities in major exercises focused on northern Samaria.

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

Despite footage:

Netanyahu denies that international forces entered Gaza

Prime Minister's Office denies authorizing the International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza and reiterates that reconstruction will not begin until Hamas fully disarms.

Netanyahu denies that international forces entered Gaza

Watch: Illegal infiltrators hidden behind truck's false wall

Border Police uncover concealed compartment at Jerusalem-area crossing, finding 16 illegal infiltrators packed inside.

Watch: Illegal infiltrators hidden behind truck's false wall

Katz to Erdogan: Don't test Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against dragging country into 'dangerous adventures' in Syria.

Katz to Erdogan: Don't test Israel

'Don’t'

Mossad Chief's secret phone call before the strikes in Syria

Mossad chief Roman Gofman reportedly spoke with Syria’s foreign minister days before Israel struck an airbase, warning against Turkey’s military presence.

Mossad Chief's secret phone call before the strikes in Syria

No man left behind

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap

Israel reportedly demands the return of Israeli prisoners’ remains as talks with Lebanon continue, with Hezbollah refusing to leave a key southern Lebanon position.

Israel's demand for Lebanon prisoner swap

IDF eliminates four Nukhba commanders in Gaza

IDF identifies four Nukhba commanders eliminated in a northern Gaza strike, including an October 7 infiltrator and three involved in attacks on troops.

IDF eliminates four Nukhba commanders in Gaza

Chief of Staff in Syria

'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

LTG Eyal Zamir tours security zone in southern Syria, warns escalation could develop on any front and praises reservists who have served hundreds of days since the war began.

'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

IDF

Over 2 million tons of food entered Gaza since ceasefire

IDF details scope of humanitarian response in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire, says some 600 trucks enter daily and hospital bed capacity has increased by more than 50%.

Over 2 million tons of food entered Gaza since ceasefire

IDF releases findings in 5 major Gaza incidents

IDF reviews examine WCK strike, deaths of Hind Rajab and MSF employees, and Tel al-Sultan incident; criminal investigations ordered in two of them.

IDF releases findings in 5 major Gaza incidents

Within less than 30 minutes:

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes commander in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Israel on October 7th. A short time later, the military eliminated a second commander who planned to attack IDF troops.

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF positions in southern Syria following strike on Syrian airbase to prevent planned Turkish military deployment.

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Israeli security forces uncovered firearms, ammunition, pipe bombs, and a hand grenade in a series of raids across Judea and Samaria, arresting a Palestinian man in his 50s.

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

IDF seals two Gaza terror tunnels

IDF troops seal over two kilometers of Hamas terror tunnels beneath Gaza, as operations to dismantle the terrorist organization's underground network continue.

IDF seals two Gaza terror tunnels

Prison Service blocks MK's visit to jailed Gaza hospital chief

MK Ahmed Tibi was barred from meeting Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya after security officials warned the visit could pose a security risk.

Prison Service blocks MK's visit to jailed Gaza hospital chief

Hamas-linked items found in Meah Shearim raid

Police searching two warehouses in Jerusalem neighborhood uncover PLO flags, anti-Israel material, incitement signs, and hat identified with Hamas.

Hamas-linked items found in Meah Shearim raid

Chief of Staff finds new role for officer blocked from promotion

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected a promotion for Maj. Gen. Eliad Muati. Now, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has found a way to keep the senior officer in service.

Chief of Staff finds new role for officer blocked from promotion

Families wake up to bulldozers at their doors

Police forces raided Givat Ura Yisrael near Ariel, demolishing homes with belongings, religious books and children's items still inside.

Families wake up to bulldozers at their doors

'We will not tolerate threats'

Israel confirms Syria airstrikes

Netanyahu’s office confirms strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase and warns Damascus over Turkish troop deployment, saying Israel will not tolerate threats.

Israel confirms Syria airstrikes

Unusual strike at Gaza Port

Nukhba commanders gathered for meeting - IDF strikes

IDF strikes Nukhba commanders during a meeting in Shati, including a company commander and three platoon commanders. One of them participated in the October 7 massacre.

Nukhba commanders gathered for meeting - IDF strikes

After 44 years:

Remains of last Sultan Yaqub MIA brought to Israel

IDF, Military Intelligence and Mossad return remains of Staff Sgt. Yehuda Katz, who fell in the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub and was missing for 44 years. His family was notified following his identification, completing the return of all missing soldiers from that battle.

Remains of last Sultan Yaqub MIA brought to Israel

Planned attack at Forum Club:

'I wanted to blow up the people dancing there'

Abdullah Gargawi, with ties to ISIS, planned an attack at Beersheba’s Forum Club, 'I wanted to blow up the people dancing there - Jews or Arabs.'

'I wanted to blow up the people dancing there'

Stabbed, stole, confirmed death:

Harsh sentence for terrorist who tried to murder elderly woman

Jerusalem court sentences Nabil Shaabani to prison and compensation for attempted nationalistically motivated murder and theft.

Harsh sentence for terrorist who tried to murder elderly woman

Suspect detained for praising the October 7th massacre

Security forces raided a Hebron home after midnight and arrested a 37-year-old woman accused of severe incitement, supporting terrorism and glorifying terrorists in social media posts.

Suspect detained for praising the October 7th massacre

US Envoy blames Israel for strikes on Syrian airbase

Arab media reports four airstrikes targeting a military airport near Idlib, with some sources suggesting Israeli aircraft were involved.

US Envoy blames Israel for strikes on Syrian airbase

ISIS attack plot targeting Be’er Sheva nightclub foiled

A 20-year-old Negev resident is indicted for allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on a Be’er Sheva nightclub and seeking to join the terror group in Syria.

ISIS attack plot targeting Be’er Sheva nightclub foiled

IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander involved in Oct. 7 abduction

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad commander Tareq Anwar Khamis Ra'i, who infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7 and took part in abducting an Israeli civilian.

IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander involved in Oct. 7 abduction

Did Israel quietly withdraw in Gaza at Trump’s request?

Israel has reportedly withdrawn from Gaza’s Orange Line to the original Yellow Line amid US pressure, reducing its control of the enclave from over 60% to only 53%.

Did Israel quietly withdraw in Gaza at Trump’s request?

Footage from Qabatiya

Duvdevan Unit thwarts terror attacks, arrests wanted suspects

In a targeted operation, IDF searches roughly 100 structures and detains suspects. Simultaneously, elite Duvdevan unit apprehends two wanted individuals suspected of planning and executing terror attacks.

Duvdevan Unit thwarts terror attacks, arrests wanted suspects

Kushner:

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

President Trump's envoy and son-in-law says concerns raised by Netanyahu during four-hour meeting were addressed, stresses Israel will retain right to defend itself.

Hamas has 60-90 days to hand over weapons

The new directive IDF troops in Gaza received

Following meetings between the Prime Minister and Trump administration envoys, troops in the Gaza Strip have officially been prohibited from continuing to expand the area under Israeli control.

The new directive IDF troops in Gaza received

Tunnel to Israel? Suspect caught digging near security fence

Border Police arrest Qalandiya resident suspected of working to dig tunnel to infiltrate Israel.

Tunnel to Israel? Suspect caught digging near security fence

80 cattle seized after disrupting IDF training

Border Police raid Golani live-fire zone after herds repeatedly entered military training areas, forcing IDF exercises to be disrupted or halted. Watch.

80 cattle seized after disrupting IDF training