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.
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.
After a joint investigation by the Shin Bet and Lahav 433’s international crimes unit, an indictment is expected against a Hamas terrorist who held the body of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, of blessed memory, for nearly a decade. In his interrogation, he revealed details about where the body was hidden and his role in the case.
The government has approved a sweeping plan to rebuild and develop northern border communities, with an investment of about NIS 13 billion. The program includes protective measures, infrastructure, transportation, and incentives aimed at boosting population growth over the coming decade.
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.
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."
A joint investigation by the military police and the Coastal District’s central unit led to the exposure of a weapons theft affair involving the IDF. Two soldiers are accused of stealing firearms, selling them, and removing thousands of rounds of ammunition from army custody.
The Knesset plenum approved in a first reading a bill to split the role of the attorney general into two separate positions: attorney general and chief prosecutor. The proposal passed with a majority of 65 Knesset members in favor and 47 opposed, and will now move to further discussions in the Constitution Committee.
Starting today, residents in 161 additional communities across northern Israel will have 90 seconds instead of one minute to get to safety after an alert. The change includes Haifa, Beit She’an, the Krayot, and the Carmel region.
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."
Israel’s Supreme Court rejected petitions challenging Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman’s appointment as head of the Mossad. The majority of justices found no factual basis to cast doubt on his fitness for the role.
The cancellation of the residency and entry ban in northern Samaria removes the last remaining restriction left from the Disengagement. The Shomron Regional Council is calling it a historic milestone on the path toward renewing Jewish settlement in the area.
EL AL has announced a new nonstop route to San Francisco, set to launch in October. The move is part of the airline’s broader international expansion plan and is aimed at the Israeli and business communities in the Silicon Valley region.
Ben Gurion Airport has opened a new waiting lot for drivers picking up passengers, in an effort to ease congestion around the terminals and improve traffic flow. As part of the move, drivers can park their cars for the first hour free of charge.
The United States said it struck military targets in Iran after an American drone was shot down. Iran responded by launching missiles toward a U.S. base in Kuwait and warning against any further escalation.
A Hezbollah explosive drone struck around 1:00 a.m. near Golani Brigade combat forces operating in southern Lebanon. As a result of the hit, Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati was killed, and three other soldiers were wounded — one seriously and two lightly.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister ישראל Katz instructed the IDF to strike terror targets in Beirut’s Dahiya district. The directive came "following Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon."
IDF forces operated overnight in Hebron, where the attacker who carried out the car-ramming attack at Gush Junction lived. As part of the operation, troops raided his home and questioned suspects believed to be close to him.
Two Syrian nationals suspected of assaulting three Israeli tourists in Nicosia are facing the loss of their asylum status and possible deportation. The move is part of a broader shift in Cyprus policy toward asylum seekers from Syria.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the capture of the Beaufort ridge by IDF forces and described the move as a dramatic stage in the campaign. He said Israel will continue expanding its operations in Lebanon until security is restored for residents of the north.
