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Our Forces Destroyed the "Martyrs' Square" in Binyamin | Watch the Documentation
An IDF bulldozer destroyed this morning in the village of Turmus Ayya in Binyamin the "Martyrs'" monument, which commemorated Hamas terrorist Omar Abu Qatin • In the documentation circulated online, the bulldozer is seen toppling…

Two Iranians convicted of spying for Tehran on dissident journalists and pro-Israel lawyer in the UK
Mostafa Sepahvand and Farhad Javadi Manesh planned ‘violent attacks’ against at least one of their ‘subjects’, the trial heard
Trump accuses Democrats of labeling his administration corrupt to cover for theft in Minnesota, California and other Blue States.
"I, perhaps foolishly because the Fake News refuses to write about it, including in my First Term, don't even take a Salary, worth Millions of
IDF: Southern Gaza strike targeted Hamas brigade commander
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Thursday that an overnight strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis targeted Muhammad Abu Ismail, commander of Hamas's Khan Yunis Brigade. Other…
The victory photo of the hostage and his father "Death Eater": "There was never anything like this"
In the 738 days that Eitan Mor was in captivity, his father Tzvi insisted that Israel not surrender to Hamas • Now, when the son has returned and the father has become a Knesset member,…
"Every Student Will Hear About Eliraz, May His Memory Be Blessed" | 16 Years After His Commander's Fall, the Company Commander Comes Full Circle
What began with joint command in Battalion 13 and close combat in Lebanon developed into a deep friendship. 16 years after his commander's fall in the Gaza Strip, Lt. Col. (res.) H. finds himself returning…

Hope in the Family of the Unconscious Ambassador's Son: "To Be in a Good Place All the Time. The Situation Is Complex"
A day after the stabbing attack victim Neriah Leiter was transferred to rehabilitation at Sheba Hospital, his mother Hani told ynet about the family's feelings: "We see progress. We give him stimuli, play music for…
Deadly Ambush Ending in Elimination: Murder Case Solved
The police have finished solving the triple murder in the Jatt area, where three family members from Jaljulia were shot dead. According to indications, it was an ambush by the 'Red Cap' organization.
Israel concerned — dangerous changes discovered in Iran
Iran has resumed production of ballistic missiles, causing serious concern in Israel. Despite the slow pace of recovery, Tehran is again building up its military capabilities. At the same time, the country has not yet…
🚨NEW: Police say a Palestinian suspect armed with a knife planned to stab Israelis at a Samaria farm. He allegedly set a vehicle ablaze before residents subdued him. Attempted-m…
🚨NEW: Police say a Palestinian suspect armed with a knife planned to stab Israelis at a Samaria farm. He allegedly set a vehicle ablaze before residents subdued him. Attempted-murder charges are being prepared. Another warning…
Blast from the past: Century-old British ordnance found near Binyamin farm
Recent rains expose century-old unexploded munition near the Island of Quiet farm, a refuge for wounded soldiers and security personnel
Nationalist violence in Lod escalates, and residents fear a 'Guardian of the Walls' scenario
According to the event log of 'Cities of Israel', in the last two months Lod has recorded 14 shooting incidents, three grenade throwings, and 11 events in which people were injured. The mayor appealed to…

Another Mega Contract for Elbit in Europe: Will Supply Artillery Systems to a NATO Country for $260 Million
The defense company continues its winning streak and reports another contract, this time to supply PULS rocket launch systems to a European NATO country (whose name has not been disclosed) over a 5-year period. The…

🎯 STRUCK: A senior Hamas terrorist and additional terrorists operating within Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, to eliminate the threat they posed.
Hamas used the hospital complex as a hub for military and terrorist activities against IDF troops and Israel,
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
The IDF and ISA struck a senior Hamas terrorist and additional terrorists who advanced terror attacks from a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip Overnight (Thursday), the IDF and ISA struck a senior Hamas terrorist…
Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis
The summit increasingly serves as a diplomatic gathering for networking, bilateral meetings, and strengthening regional ties, rather than focusing on climate

During a visit to the Jordan border today, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says the military must be prepared for "rapid changes and surprise" on all fronts.
Zamir toured a sector under the responsibility of the new 96th "Gilad" Regional Division, alongside other senior

Al Jazeera’s Hamas Exclusive Raises Questions About Its Sources
Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, Oct. 11, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer Hamas posted footage of its slain military commanders on Telegram shortly after Al Jazeera aired…

New IDF brigades to sharpen battlefield edge, ease strain on reservists
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode.…
Super Ice: The New Israeli Cruise Missile
A recently unveiled Israeli-made cruise missile has a 454 kg warhead. Discover SUPER ICE, Rafael's new cruise missile, capable of being launched from air, land, and sea. by Lilach Shoval Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael Advanced…

More than a month after the terror attack: Ambassador Leiter's son transferred to rehabilitation
The son of Israel's ambassador to the US, who was critically wounded in a ramming terror attack at the B'l checkpoint, has been transferred to rehabilitation for head trauma victims. The fighter is still unconscious…

NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) shows multiple fires burning at and directly off the coast of the Russian commercial seaport of Ust-Luga in the Le…
NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) shows multiple fires burning at and directly off the coast of the Russian commercial seaport of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Oblast, following tonight’s drone attack by Ukraine.

Senior Iranian Official Threatens: "We Are Determined to Kill Trump and Netanyahu"
Senior Iranian officials are threatening to kill US President Donald Trump and outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and to expand the list of targets without geographic limitation, including attacks on American bases in Europe and…

US states threaten economic backlash over UK West Bank sanctions
British companies could be barred from winning government contracts and see overseas investment dry up
Russian Official Ryabkov on Europe and Ukraine:
The European Commission is obstructing negotiations and trying to derail them. Not one constructive proposal has reached Moscow from Europe. Russia has been clear that nothing works without a security architecture. The situation is
Israel says more than 91,000 tents, 8,200 truckloads of winter supplies entered Gaza
More than 91,000 tents and 8,200 truckloads of winter supplies have entered the Gaza Strip, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said on Thursday, adding that tents continue to arrive daily. The Israeli…
Palestinian Report: IDF Struck in Khan Younis, Four Killed on Site
The Civil Defense spokesperson in the Gaza Strip stated that four people were killed in an Israeli strike that hit a building in the Nasser Hospital complex in Khan Younis. The circumstances of the strike…
After Eight Months of Training: Panther Fighters Receive Battalion Pin
Panther fighters completed eight months of basic training and advanced training, culminating in a beret march last week. On Tuesday of this week, they participated in their first operational activity in Qalqilya, after which they…

Unusual Attack: "IDF Bombed Hospital in Khan Younis, 6 Killed and More Than 20 Wounded"
In the Gaza Strip, reports emerged of an attack targeting a building at Nasser Hospital, claiming that among the dead were a doctor and a 13-year-old boy. The hospital director described "significant damage" to the…
Without a Struggle: Hezbollah Tightens Its Grip on the State of Lebanon | Amit Yagur
The threat across the border: While the Lebanese government struggles to establish its sovereignty, Hezbollah deepens its hold on the country through reconstruction funds, civilian institutions, and Iranian support.
New Payments from Bituah Leumi — Who Is Entitled to Tens of Thousands of Shekels
Bituah Leumi has published new instructions for Israelis injured during a terror attack attempt aboard a FlyDubai aircraft. They will be eligible for state assistance, including one-time payments, monthly allowances, and medical and psychological support.…

🚨EXPOSED: A 7-man network allegedly working for Iranian intelligence used criminals and AI propaganda to target Jewish communities across Europe. One suspect is held in Turkey;…
🚨EXPOSED: A 7-man network allegedly working for Iranian intelligence used criminals and AI propaganda to target Jewish communities across Europe. One suspect is held in Turkey; his brother remains at large. Iran-linked intimidation crosses borders.
Police demolish three homes and sheep pen in Kfar Tarfon
Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolished three homes, a sheep pen, a chicken coop and a dining hall at a hilltop site near Ateret, and confiscated vehicles and equipment
Guillotine - When a Mother Watched Security Forces Collapse the Roof He Built
A mother who watched footage of security forces collapsing an asbestos roof while youths stood on it, cries out about the violence, about turning lovers of the land into enemies, and about the public's silence…
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the eastern border: “Alongside the need for intelligence alerts, IDF troops must maintain a constant state of readiness for rapid changes and unexpected developments.
In every sector, we must remain highly vigilant, stay ahead of threats, and ensure the protection of our borders and civilians” “The Jordan Valley holds historical, Zionist, and security significance. The Jordan Valley is the…
Three years after Bedouin hero rescued 30 people on Oct. 7, Israel destroyed his family’s homes
“After everything we did on Oct. 7, running around and risking our lives, doing whatever we could, none of it has any meaning,” he told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. “In the end, you’re still Arab."
Three Palestinian terror suspects, including two affiliated with Hamas, were apprehended by Israeli forces in the West Bank overnight, police say.
Undercover Border Police officers had raided the towns of Urif and Qabalan, following intelligence provided by the Shin Bet on the

Israel’s Defensive Missiles Protect More Than Israel
Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, Oct. 1, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen Did you know that almost 50 countries in the world, including my own, Canada, rely on Israeli…
Israel Prepares for Two Escalation Scenarios with Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are standing ready for two major escalation scenarios involving Iran, as the United States continues diplomatic efforts to avert a broader regional conflict. These preparations come amid American diplomacy led…

The Justice Department unsealed an indictment Tuesday alleging that an Iranian proxy commander, held in a New York jail, used coded messages in calls to relatives to help direct…
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment Tuesday alleging that an Iranian proxy commander, held in a New York jail, used coded messages in calls to relatives to help direct a failed plot against RAF Fairford,…
The Strong Message of the Defense Minister After the Dramatic Attack in Khan Yunis
We do not need approval from the opposition or any legal entity to instruct the IDF to carry out targeted killings in Gaza, defensive and offensive operations in Lebanon, maintaining the security zone in Syria…

8,200 trucks of winter supplies allowed into Gaza, IDF says
International aid organisations have warned about shortages of shelter, food and essential services as winter approaches
Turkey's Ministry of National Defence has denied that it plans to deploy 15,000 troops to Somalia, stating the claims "do not reflect the truth."
The figure originated with the Somali Guardian, which reported the force would arrive before January 2027 to replace Ugandan troops
Israel’s enemies use cheap ‘olive harvest’ theater to besmirch the Jewish state
Left-wing anti-Zionists are using Palestinian olive harvests to defame Israel and its residents in Judea and Samaria (aka, the West Bank). By provoking Israeli authorities with cheap theatrics, these agitators attempt to dramatize a fiction…
Avihai Or: "I Saw the Enemy's Plans, This War Must End with Only One Outcome"
The hostage survivor spoke at the Israel Hayom conference in New York: "In the darkness of the tunnel, I refused to give up my freedom of choice" • According to him, days before his release,…
Nighttime Evacuation in Tarfon Village | One Hundred Police Officers Demolished Three Houses and a Sheepfold
Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolished 3 residential homes, a sheepfold, a chicken coop, and a dining room on the hill near Ataret, and confiscated vehicles and equipment. The residents are furious.

"Mikhail from Misogynistan" Strikes Again: Hundreds of Schools in Italy Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
"Hybrid warfare" in Europe: After cyber attacks on supermarkets and blood banks and bomb threats on planes and television channels, reports from Italy indicate that hundreds of schools were evacuated due to a bomb threat,…
"I Planned to Stab a Settler": The Terrorist Set a Vehicle on Fire in a Samaria Farm - and Was Neutralized
An indictment statement was filed against a Palestinian in his 30s, suspected of attempting a stabbing attack and setting a vehicle on fire near Hanania Farm in Samaria last month, on charges of attempted murder…
MAMAD will become larger: how much apartment prices in Israel will rise
In Israel, the approach to designing protected rooms in residential buildings is gradually changing. After the adoption of Amendment No. 163 to the Planning and Construction Law, developers received the opportunity to increase the area…

Staff Sgt. Daniel Rashad would have turned 23 today. But Hamas terrorists killed him during the October 7 massacre after he helped fellow soldiers escape the burning operations…
Staff Sgt. Daniel Rashad would have turned 23 today. But Hamas terrorists killed him during the October 7 massacre after he helped fellow soldiers escape the burning operations room at Nahal Oz. He stayed behind…
Iranian spying claims put IDF air conditioners in the spotlight
Soldiers allegesly told to remove Wi-Fi modules from air conditioners at military bases; military officials deny spying claims
40 Drones and Launch Devices Seized in the Village of Daburiyya
Police arrested a 30-year-old resident of Daburiyya on suspicion of trading drones with criminals and also refurbishing and upgrading them.
and maintaining control over it is an essential component of our national security and strategic depth.
Security does not rely solely on fortifications and military forces, but also on the strength of our national spirit, strong communities, thriving agriculture, and civilians who are deepening their roots in this land. Cooperation between…
Pope praises the bond uniting the Catholic Church with the people of Israel
“Following the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, I wish to reaffirm the spiritual bond that unites the Church with the people of Israel,” Pope Leo XIV said

Israel's Rafael defense contractor unveils this morning a new long-range cruise missile, with a much larger warhead and an extended range compared to its predecessors.
The Super Ice missile is capable of carrying a 1,000-pound warhead, compatible with the Mark 83 bomb, and
China Denies Any Military Aid to Iran
Recent accusations by Israeli officials claim that China has helped Iran restore its ballistic and nuclear capabilities, sparking a strong reaction from Beijing. On May 25, Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng called these allegations…
Interceptor drone and air defense units have been activated in the Ludza Municipality of Latvia due to a detected threat to Latvian Airspace, with residents being asked to take…
Interceptor drone and air defense units have been activated in the Ludza Municipality of Latvia due to a detected threat to Latvian Airspace, with residents being asked to take shelter in areas of Southeastern Latvia…

Cameras on Trees and Inside Fences: The Secret Surveillance Command Center Exposed in the North
In an operation by the Northern District in the town of Ka'abiya, police forces raided a command center of criminals affiliated with a crime organization • Hidden cameras were found at the scene, concealed on…
Maritime security firm Ambrey:
An unknown projectile hit a merchant vessel on Wednesday, 14 nautical miles off Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. A fire broke out in the vessel's engine room. At the time of Ambrey's…
Zamir: Jordan Valley control essential to Israel’s security
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Wednesday that maintaining control of the Jordan Valley is essential to Israel’s national security, as he toured military posts and a border barrier…

