Defense/Security (Page 5)


Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

A soldier’s quick reaction prompted the evacuation of a bus packed with Givati troops just moments before it caught fire at a southern Israel base.

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

Can't hide

10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

Alongside his activities within the Hamas terrorist organization, Saqr Qaisi served as the director of the Turkish organization Deniz Feneri.

10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

IDF Chief:

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces conclusion of October 7 investigations, warns Israel's enemies of preemptive strikes, and calls for expanding the IDF to confront multi-front threats.

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Netanyahu's warning to Houthis, Erdoğan

During a visit to Ashdod Naval Base, Netanyahu pledged to expand Israel’s naval capabilities and warned against threats to its ports and maritime traffic.

Netanyahu's warning to Houthis, Erdoğan

Israeli assessment:

Flydubai terrorist was lone wolf

CBS News reports an initial Israeli probe points to a lone attacker, while investigators continue examining the copilot’s background and possible outside ties.

Flydubai terrorist was lone wolf

‘Mom and dad are dead'

Messages from the day of the massacre revealed

From 'They’re right outside the door' to the final words before being abducted, victims and survivors are publishing their messages from the October 7 massacre.

Messages from the day of the massacre revealed

Police mishap:

Thieves released with stolen goods

Border Police caught three suspects loading €100,000 worth of copper coils into a pickup truck. They were released with the vehicle and loot, then rearrested the next day - but the coils were gone.

Thieves released with stolen goods

Expected to face death penalty

Co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv tower

Israeli Mossad agents and aviation experts have joined the UAE investigation into the alleged terror plot.

Co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv tower

3 years of war

Over 87,000 victims of hostilities

Of the orphans, 345; more than 2,000 people in Israel have lost a brother or sister. 1,204 parents have lost their children.

Over 87,000 victims of hostilities

Flydubai attack

Failure exposed: ‘The writing was on the wall’

An internal National Security Council document reveals that the Transportation Ministry failed to fulfill its responsibilities despite warnings and strong opposition from professional officials.

Failure exposed: ‘The writing was on the wall’

Defense battle at 'Black Arrow'

How terrorists were stopped from reaching central Israel

Channel 13 report reveals footage from battles at Black Arrow and Mefalsim Junction, where dozens of terrorists fired at drivers and Nova survivors, and delayed arrival of rescue forces.

How terrorists were stopped from reaching central Israel

Flydubai terror attack:

Suspicion expands to flight crew

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are investigating whether the suspected terrorist received assistance from a member of the crew.

Suspicion expands to flight crew

Southern Lebanon

2 soldiers seriously, moderately wounded in operational accident

An initial investigation found that the soldier and officer who were seriously and moderately wounded were struck by shrapnel from a grenade that exploded during operational activity.

2 soldiers seriously, moderately wounded in operational accident

IDF confirms:

Gaza City strike targeted 'Sinwar's successor'

Five killed in strike on Gaza City building as IDF targets Ali al-Amoudi, a senior Hamas terrorist who has risen to prominence since Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's elimination.

Gaza City strike targeted 'Sinwar's successor'

Emily Damari reveals: 'It's a miracle I'm alive'

Three years after she was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, former hostage Emily Damari shares disturbing photos from Shifa Hospital in Gaza, recalling her untreated wounds, terrifying captivity, and the miracle of her survival.

Emily Damari reveals: 'It's a miracle I'm alive'

Watch: Rocket unit commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF eliminates two senior Islamic Jihad terrorists near Gaza City, after they worked to rebuild the group's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Watch: Rocket unit commander eliminated in Gaza

Nitzan Alon:

'We could have brought hostages home a year earlier'

Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon says Israel could have ended the Gaza war earlier and brought hostages home, while calling for new, realistic leadership.

'We could have brought hostages home a year earlier'

Attempted abduction of Israeli in Samaria

Arab rioters attacked a Jewish teen with stones on Thursday and tried to drag him into a house in the PA city of Yassuf.

Attempted abduction of Israeli in Samaria

'Spread lies, get called out’

IDF and Piers Morgan clash online

The IDF challenged Morgan over his claims about journalists killed in Gaza; he questioned the military’s credibility, prompting a sharp response on X.

IDF and Piers Morgan clash online

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Police and Shin Bet say a 25-year-old Israeli carried out paid tasks for an online contact linked to Iran; prosecutors are expected to file charges.

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

IDF reveals: Hamas commander held 15 Israeli hostages

DF and ISA reveal eliminated Hamas commander Izz al-Din Bik oversaw captivity of 15 Israeli hostages, participated in the October 7 massacre.

IDF reveals: Hamas commander held 15 Israeli hostages

Gaza reconstruction begins - at site of destroyed Jewish town

New footage shows Egyptian contractors surveying the site of Atzmona, a destroyed Jewish community, for planned 'Green Rafah' project - despite Hamas' repeated ceasefire attempts and refusal to disarm.

Gaza reconstruction begins - at site of destroyed Jewish town

After transfer to UAE:

Israel preparing to question pilot

Saudi Interior Ministry says both hero captain and terrorist co-pilot were transferred to the UAE after their conditions improved.

Israel preparing to question pilot

Flydubai hijacking attempt

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

Trump says that, from what he is hearing, the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a plane full of Israelis is linked to Iran. Promises to 'hit them hard' if so.

Trump: From what I've heard, Iran is connected

IDF reveals:

The 'journalists' who were actually terrorists

The IDF publishes names and evidence identifying 170 Gazans portrayed as journalists who were also operatives in terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

The 'journalists' who were actually terrorists

Arab olive harvesters injure Israeli, attempt to steal weapon

The Binyamin Regional Council says three Palestinians confronted residents near Maoz Tzur, injuring a farmer and attempting to seize his weapon.

Arab olive harvesters injure Israeli, attempt to steal weapon

Gaza Division Commander:

'We control 63% of Gaza, Hamas is in very serious condition'

Brig. Gen. Liron Betito presents the operational situation in Gaza and the extensive damage inflicted on Hamas' leadership, alongside optimism over the return of residents to Gaza border communities.

'We control 63% of Gaza, Hamas is in very serious condition'

IDF exposes:

Hamas terrorists who were presented as innocent journalists

IDF identifies ten Gaza terrorists who were portrayed as journalists killed during the war, including operatives who infiltrated Israel on October 7. Additional cases to be revealed.

Hamas terrorists who were presented as innocent journalists

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted 6 Israelis from Be'eri

Hamas terrorist Muhammad Abu Al-Shaar eliminated in Gaza City. Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 also eliminated.

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted 6 Israelis from Be'eri

Netanyahu:

'Too early to say if Iran was behind Flydubai incident'

Netanyahu praises the Israeli passenger who helped stop an attack on a Flydubai flight and says Israel is investigating possible Iranian involvement.

'Too early to say if Iran was behind Flydubai incident'

Netanyahu:

'Passengers' heroism prevented a 9/11 disaster'

Speaking to CNN, Netanyahu says the crew and passengers’ actions prevented “a 9/11 disaster" on the Flydubai flight: “We’ll know soon if Iran is involved."

'Passengers' heroism prevented a 9/11 disaster'

Attempted attack investigation

Suspicion: Terrorist planned to crash plane in Israel

Security officials are investigating whether the co-pilot intended to seize control of the Flydubai aircraft over Jordan and crash it in Israeli territory.

Suspicion: Terrorist planned to crash plane in Israel

Zvi Yehezkeli

'State actor may be behind attempted Flydubai hijacking'

i24NEWS Arab affairs analyst and former airline security guard says attempted hijacking required sophisticated planning, raises possibility Iran or its proxies were behind the incident.

'State actor may be behind attempted Flydubai hijacking'

‘Severe and unacceptable’:

Herzog condemns Samaria violence

At the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division headquarters, Herzog condemned recent violence, backed troops fighting terror, and called for arrests.

Herzog condemns Samaria violence

With song and applause

Israeli passengers land in Israel after hijacking attempt

Flydubai replacement flight lands in Ben-Gurion Airport after taking off from Saudi Arabia with 174 Israelis.

Israeli passengers land in Israel after hijacking attempt

Dramatic testimony:

'We tied him up with headphone cables'

Tzvika Manes, one of the passengers who subdued the pilot, recounts the critical moments: screams from the cockpit, a terrifying dive and a violent struggle.

'We tied him up with headphone cables'

What happens when a plane bound for Israel signals a hijacking?

A deviation from its flight path, loss of communications or a distress signal can trigger a special protocol designed to deal with unusual incidents involving civilian aircraft en route to Israel.

What happens when a plane bound for Israel signals a hijacking?

Netanyahu: 'Passengers prevented a major disaster'

Prime Minister says pilot who stabbed fellow pilot apparently attempted to crash plane: 'The passengers who neutralized him saved many lives and prevented a major disaster.'

Netanyahu: 'Passengers prevented a major disaster'

Suspicion grows

Omani co-pilot may have tried to crash Israel-bound flight

Israeli officials await results of Saudi interrogation of Omani co-pilot suspected of stabbing pilot and attempting to crash Israel-bound Flydubai plane. Mossad chief coordinating investigation.

Omani co-pilot may have tried to crash Israel-bound flight

Lapid attacks, official responds

Clash over warning before plane terror attack

Lapid said that during his briefing with Netanyahu, no incident resembling what occurred on the flight was mentioned. Political official: He was briefed on a significant increase in terrorist activity abroad.

Clash over warning before plane terror attack

IDF Chief Zamir cancels US trip amid heightened security alert

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir will remain in Israel amid heightened readiness, canceling a planned US visit as the military monitors several potential threats.

IDF Chief Zamir cancels US trip amid heightened security alert

Despite ceasefire violations:

Egyptian contractors enter Gaza to build ‘Green Rafah’

UAE-backed project to house tens of thousands of Gazans moves forward as Hamas ceasefire violations increase in frequency and intensity.

Egyptian contractors enter Gaza to build ‘Green Rafah’

Watch:

Golani soldiers engage Hezbollah near Litani River

The Israel Defense Forces (Wednesday) published this morning footage from body cameras of Golani Brigade soldiers, as they complete seven months of operations in southern Lebanon.

Golani soldiers engage Hezbollah near Litani River

Ahead of elections

Shin Bet develops new security plan for party leaders

Shin Bet Director David Zini approves measures including active threat monitoring, coordination with private security teams, and armed protection even without a specific threat.

Shin Bet develops new security plan for party leaders

Lapid meets Netanyahu:

'No reason to cause public panic'

Meeting between Netanyahu and Lapid on security threats ahead of the election ends after about 30 minutes. Lapid says he will not disclose the briefing’s contents but states: “There is no reason to cause public panic."

'No reason to cause public panic'

Hamas’ enemy turns partner:

Dahlan-Hamas rapprochement signals battle for post-Abbas era

For years, Mohammed Dahlan was one of Hamas’s fiercest enemies and a senior figure in the Palestinian security services that fought the organization. Now, a dramatic rapprochement causes worry on the battle over who will succeed Mahmoud Abbas.

Dahlan-Hamas rapprochement signals battle for post-Abbas era

Defense Minister threatens Hamas leaders abroad

Minister Katz responded to the elimination of the commander of Hamas' Northern Gaza Brigade and made clear that the defense establishment will continue pursuing the terrorist organization's senior leaders.

Defense Minister threatens Hamas leaders abroad

Israeli defense firm:

Integration of AI into loitering munitions for NATO country

Israeli defense company UVision is partnering with Estonia’s LendurAI to integrate advanced AI and autonomous capabilities into its loitering munitions for an undisclosed NATO member state.

Integration of AI into loitering munitions for NATO country

Netanyahu

'Signs our enemies will try to attack us ahead of elections'

During a visit to an Israeli Air Force base, the Prime Minister issued a stern warning to terrorist organizations: “Our long arm will reach you anywhere and at any time."

'Signs our enemies will try to attack us ahead of elections'

Night of rage in Binyamin:

Over 100 Jewish rioters clash with Israeli security forces

Israeli rioters block roads, set fires, and attack security forces near Jalud, preventing the coordinated return of a Palestinian family to its home.

Over 100 Jewish rioters clash with Israeli security forces

Watch:

Police dog finds hidden gun near Arab city

Police officers from the Um al-Fahm station used a police dog to locate a weapon buried deep in the ground.

Police dog finds hidden gun near Arab city

Didn't survive this time

Hamas Northern Gaza Strip Brigade commander eliminated

Netanyahu and Katz confirm the elimination of Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade commander Izz al-Din Bik in a targeted airstrike in western Gaza City.

Hamas Northern Gaza Strip Brigade commander eliminated

Pager plot:

Israel’s secret moves to keep Hezbollah in the dark

Ahead of the US release of a new documentary, details are being allowed for publication from behind the scenes of the pager operation in September 2024.

Israel’s secret moves to keep Hezbollah in the dark

Smotrich's response to the Palestinian Authority

The PA Foreign Ministry issued a statement against comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who responded: “The terror authority understands the significance of the settlement revolution."

Smotrich's response to the Palestinian Authority

Intelligence warning in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet prepare for possible kidnapping attempt

Following intelligence information, the alert level has been raised for the territorial division and the 99th Division deployed in the Gaza Strip. Senior commanders have been instructed not to leave the sector.

IDF and Shin Bet prepare for possible kidnapping attempt

Irregular complaint:

Shin Bet demands harsh measures against Channel 12 News

Shin Bet files an official complaint with the military censor, demanding that Channel 12 News be held accountable after it reported on the Prime Minister's flight to the UAE while the plane was still in the air.

Shin Bet demands harsh measures against Channel 12 News