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Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Lebanese media say Israel used latest round of negotiations to press for answers on Ron Arad and other Jews missing since Lebanon's civil war.

Israel demands answers on Ron Arad, missing Jews in Lebanon talks

Study:

Israel's eastern border could become 'next October 7'

A new study paints a troubling picture of the Jordanian border, urging Israel to strengthen ties with Jordan, accelerate construction of border and reinforce Jordan Valley communities.

Israel's eastern border could become 'next October 7'

Secret revealed

Top Hamas commander held in Israel for two years

Terrorist Basel Salahieh, a senior commander in Hamas's military wing, has been secretly detained in Israel for two years and is now set to face trial.

Top Hamas commander held in Israel for two years

Syria:

ISIS cell captured near Golan Heights

Syrian security forces in Damascus arrested nine terrorists in the city of Khan Arnabeh, near the Golan Heights. The arrests come amid efforts to thwart the smuggling of drones and missiles to Hezbollah.

ISIS cell captured near Golan Heights

Underground:

Hezbollah weapons tunnel destroyed in southern Lebanon

The IDF uncovered and neutralized an underground facility used to store weapons belonging to the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah. During the operation, anti-tank missiles, RPG rockets, and artillery weapons were located.

Hezbollah weapons tunnel destroyed in southern Lebanon

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

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Infiltrator found hiding in secret compartment in trunk

Border Police discovered a Palestinian Arab from Judea and Samaria hiding inside a concealed trunk compartment at a checkpoint east of Jerusalem.

Infiltrator found hiding in secret compartment in trunk

'No 'Fatahstan' nor 'Hamastan''

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace 15-point Gaza proposal, vows no IDF withdrawal before Hamas disarmament, and rules out a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan

Disturbing footage

Two M16 Rifles and IDF ammunition seized in the Negev

Southern District police officers and Border Police forces operating in Lakiya and Hura seized two M16 rifles, dozens of magazines, 19 explosive grenade launcher rounds, and hundreds of rounds of IDF ammunition.

Two M16 Rifles and IDF ammunition seized in the Negev

Inside Israel's endless manhunt for the October 7th terrorists

A special unit established after Oct. 7 operates around the clock to settle the score with Hamas militants who led the massacre, took part in it, and held hostages.

Inside Israel's endless manhunt for the October 7th terrorists

Outgoing Yahalom Commander

"The failure of October 7 is etched in our minds"

Lt. Col. H., of the Combat Engineering Corps' elite Yahalom unit, led the project to neutralize tunnels in the Beaufort area that Hezbollah had planned to use to infiltrate Israel.

"The failure of October 7 is etched in our minds"

Report: Israel discussing Gaza pullback despite public pledges

Israeli security officials reportedly discussing limited IDF withdrawals from Gaza, despite promises no pullback will occur before Hamas disarms.

Report: Israel discussing Gaza pullback despite public pledges

CENTCOM chief arrives in Israel for high-level security talks

US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper lands in Israel for meetings with IDF leaders, with Gaza and regional security expected to top the agenda.

CENTCOM chief arrives in Israel for high-level security talks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan forge mutual defense pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announce collective defense pact, signaling major new security partnership amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan forge mutual defense pact

Drama in Samaria town

Sirens warn of suspected terrorist infiltration after suspicious vehicle breaks through Ofarim town fence.

Drama in Samaria town

Breach in security fence

IDF searches Kibbutz Zikim

IDF troops searching Kibbutz Zikim near the Gaza border after a cut was found in its security fence, though officials report no signs of an infiltration.

IDF searches Kibbutz Zikim

'A deceptive scheme'

Zini's warning to the Cabinet

The head of the Shin Bet, the head of IDF Military Intelligence's Research Division, and senior ministers warn during a Cabinet meeting against the US-backed Gaza document.

Zini's warning to the Cabinet

Report:

IDF concealed Hezbollah drone strike which violated ceasefire

Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at IDF troops in southern Lebanon in a ceasefire violation, which Israel's military chose not to publicize. IDF: We will not publish any information that could jeopardize our forces.

IDF concealed Hezbollah drone strike which violated ceasefire

Iran reportedly receives 300 anti-aircraft missiles

Arabic-language report claims Iran received about 300 advanced shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from Russia and China, bolstering air defenses following the recent conflict.

Iran reportedly receives 300 anti-aircraft missiles

Oct. 7 terrorist caught driving Gaza aid truck

Nukhba terrorist who played active role in the October 7 massacre arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck bound for Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Oct. 7 terrorist caught driving Gaza aid truck

Explosive drones: The new terror threat Israel is racing to stop

New report says Israel's defense establishment increasingly worried terrorists could launch explosive drones from Israeli cities.

Explosive drones: The new terror threat Israel is racing to stop

Heads roll in Mossad after failed Iran regime change

Channel 12 reports Mossad chief Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials involved in a plan to bring down Iran's regime that was not implemented.

Heads roll in Mossad after failed Iran regime change

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How the Navy prepares for war

Israeli Navy holds major exercise in two seas to implement lessons learned during the war, preparing for scenarios of maritime infiltrations, multi-arena combat, and aerial threats, among others.

How the Navy prepares for war

Due to navigation error:

Arab mob attempts to attack mother and son in Jenin

Two Israelis who accidentally entered Jenin due to a navigation error were attacked by an Arab mob. They escaped unharmed, but their vehicle was damaged.

Arab mob attempts to attack mother and son in Jenin

Indictment: Ashkelon couple spied for Iran in exchange for crypto

Two Ashkelon residents charged with carrying out surveillance missions across Israel for Iranian handler, photographing military-related sites and receiving cryptocurrency.

Indictment: Ashkelon couple spied for Iran in exchange for crypto

Police arrest suspect over threat to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot

Police arrested an eastern Jerusalem man accused of threatening to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot, prompting authorities to raise his security threat level.

Police arrest suspect over threat to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot

Israel doubles defense-tech orders amid wartime buildup

Defense Ministry doubles orders to Israeli defense-tech startups, investing nearly $330 million as it races to develop the 'next surprises' for the battlefield.

Israel doubles defense-tech orders amid wartime buildup

IDF:

Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites in Lebanese villages

New IDF findings reveal thousands of Hezbollah military sites embedded inside civilian villages, exposing years-long effort to turn southern Lebanon into fortified terror zone.

Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites in Lebanese villages

15 Israelis cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence

Around 15 civilians cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence near Ghajar, prompting IDF operation to retrieve them.

15 Israelis cross into Lebanon after breaching border fence

Seven soldiers indicted over alleged abuse in engineering unit

Seven veteran soldiers have been indicted on charges of carrying out a prolonged campaign of violence and humiliation against younger troops in an engineering unit.

Seven soldiers indicted over alleged abuse in engineering unit

Cleared for publication:

Reservists Harel Birenstock and Tamir Vaknin fell in Lebanon

Major (Res.) Harel Birenstock, 34, and Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Four reservists severely injured in the same incident.

Reservists Harel Birenstock and Tamir Vaknin fell in Lebanon

Israel successfully tests upgraded Arrow Missile Defense System

Defense establishment says successful launch test advances Israel's ability to counter future missile threats following operational successes against Iran and Yemen.

Israel successfully tests upgraded Arrow Missile Defense System

IDF strikes Hezbollah after ceasefire violation

The IDF launched targeted strikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, while reports said military officials had urged a stronger response than the one ultimately approved by Israel's political leadership.

IDF strikes Hezbollah after ceasefire violation

Zamir in Gaza

'We'll hunt every terrorist involved in October 7'

Chief of Staff visits troops in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF has fundamentally changed the security reality and will continue pursuing every terrorist involved in the October 7 massacre.

'We'll hunt every terrorist involved in October 7'

"Evacuate immediately"

Unusual evacuation warning issued in Lebanon after weeks

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson issued an evacuation warning to residents of the village of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire.

Unusual evacuation warning issued in Lebanon after weeks

Iran to Hamas: We'll back whatever you decide on Gaza

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, promising to support any decision the terrorist group makes in negotiations over Gaza's future.

Iran to Hamas: We'll back whatever you decide on Gaza

Watch: Oketz dog leads IDF to rocket-filled Hamas tunnel

Dramatic bodycam footage shows Oketz Unit military dog searching Hamas terror tunnel in southern Gaza before troops uncovered dozens of rockets and destroyed the underground route.

Watch: Oketz dog leads IDF to rocket-filled Hamas tunnel

IDF probe reveals failures in deadly Samaria terror attack

IDF investigation finds Maj. Yuval Ezra, Capt. (res.) Benyahu Melet's actions prevented far greater tragedy, exposes command failures, undermanned response, and flaws in evacuation effort.

IDF probe reveals failures in deadly Samaria terror attack

Footage from Jericho:

Hamas supporter found in the bushes

Israeli forces arrested a Jericho resident accused of online incitement and Hamas support after intelligence officers tracked his social media activity.

Hamas supporter found in the bushes

Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network

IDF releases footage of troops destroying Hezbollah tunnel, uncovering a hidden weapons stockpile.

Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network

Report:

Hamas moving covert operations from Qatar to Turkey

Kan reports Hamas plans to move its covert planning and cyber operations from Qatar to Turkey after Doha imposed new restrictions on its leadership.

Hamas moving covert operations from Qatar to Turkey

Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations

Lebanon presents new pilot initiative during talks with Israel in Rome, focusing on two symbolic towns near the border that remain largely displaced.

Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations

Suspected weapon mishandling

Soldier seriously injured from accidental discharge

A trainee soldier at the Hasmonean Brigade training base seriously inured. The IDF is investigating suspected weapon mishandling.

Soldier seriously injured from accidental discharge

Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy

The IDF has tightened its rules of engagement in Gaza, and from now on, every targeted killing will require approval from the highest echelon.

Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy

'Inshallah, crocodiles'

A look into Israel's planned crocodile moats

Ben-Gvir and Silman visit the site of a planned crocodile moat at Ktzi'ot Prison as the ministers vow to fight a court order blocking the plan.

A look into Israel's planned crocodile moats

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IDF launches operation in Shechem, arrests terrorist

Soldiers apprehended a terrorist affiliated with the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization who operated to advance terror activities and was affiliated with the defunct 'Lions' Den' organization.

IDF launches operation in Shechem, arrests terrorist

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Undercover unit catches terror suspect by surprise in bed

Jerusalem Border Police undercover officers, acting on Shin Bet intelligence and together with additional security forces, arrested a Shuafat resident suspected of promoting terrorist activity.

Undercover unit catches terror suspect by surprise in bed

'The IDF's elite unit'

Faith and motivation at the Hesder yeshiva enlistment day

Father and son at Tel HaShomer discuss Hesder enlistment, Torah study, family service tradition, and motivation shaped by faith and recent war years.

Faith and motivation at the Hesder yeshiva enlistment day

Gotliv accuses: This is the Cabinet leaker

MK Tally Gotliv attacked a senior IDF official and called for his dismissal, calling him "a serial leaker from the Security Cabinet-he should have been fired long ago."

Gotliv accuses: This is the Cabinet leaker

How the Yellow Line could collapse

Col. (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener warn against adopting a static defensive concept centered around the Yellow Line.

How the Yellow Line could collapse

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Unity between sectors at IDF induction base

A display of joyful unity as students from the Sderot Yeshiva fill the enlistment office with the song 'Yechi Adoneinu,' as a tribute to their Chabad friends who are enlisting to the Engineering Corps alongside them.

Unity between sectors at IDF induction base

Police recover stolen vehicles in overnight Hebron operation

Four suspected stolen vehicles, including BMW, Skoda, and BYD models, were recovered during a police raid in Hebron.

Police recover stolen vehicles in overnight Hebron operation

Board of Peace clarifies:

IDF will not leave Yellow Line until Hamas fully disarms

Gaza Board of Peace stresses that the withdrawal of the IDF beyond the Yellow Line will take place only once Hamas is fully disarmed. 'This applies to light weapons, heavy weapons, and the tunnels alike.'

IDF will not leave Yellow Line until Hamas fully disarms

'Doing his job well'

Katz clarifies: Central Command Chief not dismissed

Defense Minister Katz tells Judea and Samaria leaders that Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth remains in his post as sides discuss security and settlement.

Katz clarifies: Central Command Chief not dismissed

After terror attack

Illegal PA structures threatening Derech Avraham Farm demolished

The Civil Administration's Enforcement Unit demolished a number of illegal Palestinian structures near the Derech Avraham farm following the terrorist attack in which Itamar Cohen was wounded.

Illegal PA structures threatening Derech Avraham Farm demolished

IDF

53% increase in haredim enlisting in the IDF

At a follow-up meeting with the Attorney General, the IDF presented figures showing that 4,298 haredim enlisted during the 2025 recruitment year-a 53% increase compared to the previous year.

53% increase in haredim enlisting in the IDF