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Mossad chief Roman Gofman informed his deputy, A., that his term is ending after 22 years of service in the organization. Officials say the move is meant to give the new director room to shape his own senior leadership team.

Capt. Shahar Gamla, a 24-year-old officer in the Egoz commando unit from Natur, died of his wounds after being critically injured in fighting in Lebanon. On Friday, Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, of Rehovot, was killed in southern Lebanon.

The NBC News and New York Times reports relied heavily on anonymous sources and were denied by both Israel and the White House

New details have emerged about a plan to topple Iran's ayatollah regime: Israel and the United States prepared an outline under which thousands of Kurdish fighters from Iraq were supposed to cross into Iranian territory. As part of the preparations, the Mossad supplied the Kurds with weapons and ammunition confiscated from Hamas and Hezbollah.

A Hezbollah explosive drone struck the vehicle of Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, head of the IDF’s Northern Command, during a visit to southern Lebanon. The incident ended without injuries. In response, movement and security procedures in the area were changed.

He left fame behind to embrace Judaism, move to Israel, raise a family, and inspire thousands through faith, music, and dance

About 60 communities along the eastern conflict line will receive a 7% income tax credit, applied retroactively from January 2026; the bill passed by a vote of 32 to 23.

Israel’s High Court ruled that Red Cross teams must be allowed to visit terrorists held in Israeli prisons, including *Nukhba* terrorists. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded: "A disgraceful decision by disconnected judges."

After the United States announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Israel’s political system responded fast. Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ praised what he called a major diplomatic achievement and even raised the possibility of a future peace deal, while National Security Minister איתמר בן גביר warned that Hezbollah would only grow stronger.

Gabriel Zisman's secret remained hidden for years. Behind the identity of an IDF officer was a former Waffen SS soldier with a remarkable story.

Israir accused Slovenian authorities of blocking the flight over political considerations, while Slovenia’s incoming infrastructure minister said the matter would be resolved Friday

Some 180 streets in Eilat have been recognized as eligible for personal firearm permits under the expanded gun reform. The southern city is now the 100th locality to join the move since the start of 2026.

The IDF issued evacuation warnings to residents in three villages in southern Lebanon and announced operations against Hezbollah targets. The terror group is rejecting what it sees as a new equation around Dahiya and is threatening to expand its fire deeper into Israel.

The annual Israel parade in New York drew record-breaking crowds this year. After criticizing his participation, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received a message from Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: "History proves that whoever stands on the wrong side of it loses, and unfortunately, he will lose."

Israel’s defense exports reached a historic record in 2025, climbing to $19.2 billion. The Defense Ministry attributes the surge to operational successes, export-market reforms, and growing global demand for Israeli systems.

At the ceremony marking the transition between Mossad chiefs, outgoing director David Barnea called for building on Israel’s recent gains against Iran and working to bring down the regime in Tehran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised him, saying: "Dedi, great things were done on your watch."

Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin was buried in Ashkelon, and Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati was laid to rest in Ra’anana. The two were killed in southern Lebanon after explosive drones struck their positions.

Record crowds, senior New York officials and a bipartisan Israeli delegation fill Fifth Avenue

The new community, called Shibolet, will include 350 housing units, including 70 for people with disabilities. It will become the 19th community in the Lower Galilee Regional Council.