The two operatives were involved in advancing terror activity against IDF forces in northern Gaza. One worked in engineering and explosives, while the other led Hamas’ sniper network in Gaza City and was responsible for planning and carrying out shooting attacks on troops.
At the Adri family home in Ofakim, where Rachel and David Adri were held hostage on October 7, their son Evyatar was promoted to superintendent. Deputy Commander Efi Shiman said, “We stand with Evyatar and the Adri family in a moment of pride and emotion, and salute the bravery of the police officers and their commitment to keep protecting the residents of the South.”
Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ pushed back on reports that new limits had been placed on IDF activity in Lebanon, saying the forces are continuing to operate against threats: "Protecting the lives of our soldiers and our civilians is an absolute top priority."
An Iranian member of parliament said on live state television that Khamenei opposed contacts with the United States and that his conditions were left out of the memorandum of understanding. Minutes after he began revealing classified documents, the program was abruptly taken off the air.
A court in Spain has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, to stand trial on suspicion of a range of corruption-related offenses. The decision adds new pressure to Sánchez’s government, which is already dealing with several sensitive investigations.
The IDF announced that it killed two operatives who were part of a financial network funneling money to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to the military, the two helped transfer more than half a billion shekels used to fund terror activity and pay salaries to operatives.
The Shin Bet and the IDF have revealed the identities of Hamas operatives working from Turkey to advance terror activity in Judea and Samaria. According to security officials, dozens of attacks foiled over the past year were directed by them through recruitment, financing, and the transfer of weapons.
The IDF cleared for publication the name of the fourth soldier killed in the battalion commander’s tank disaster in southern Lebanon. Staff Sgt. Naveh Chabshush, 20, from Geva Binyamin, fell alongside his commander and three fellow crew members.
American and Iranian delegations have opened talks in Switzerland aimed at implementing the memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week. The discussions will begin with an emergency session focused on the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
President Donald Trump said, "I gave Israel a copy of the memorandum of understanding with Iran." At the same time, he continued criticizing Israel’s conduct in Lebanon: "You don’t have to take down a building every time there’s a Hezbollah operative inside."
A newly revealed memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran includes 14 clauses covering a halt to fighting, sanctions relief, and the nuclear program. The sides committed to negotiating a final agreement within 60 days.
After disturbing footage emerged from the protest, an officer seen kicking a protester was immediately suspended. Five people accused of disorderly conduct were arrested, and two officers were injured in the clashes.
A legal filing by the U.S. Department of Justice reveals that Elon Musk’s Grok AI system was integrated into the Pentagon’s strike planning involving Iran. The disclosure is fueling public and political controversy over the military use of artificial intelligence.
The Knesset voted to grant MK Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution in the case involving the exposure of a Shin Bet agent’s identity. The decision followed heated debates in both the House Committee and the full Knesset.
An unusual virus affecting watermelons has led to the destruction of about 1,000 dunams of growing areas across Israel. Combined with harsh weather at the start of the season, farmers are now facing major damage to this year’s crop.
At a major arms expo in Paris, the French military introduced an upgraded Leclerc tank with a dedicated anti-drone protective cage—offering a glimpse of how armored warfare is changing in an era shaped by explosive drones and artificial intelligence.
A joint operation by the FBI, Google, and Lumen brought down a large-scale Chinese cyber network. According to the charges, the platform let hackers build phishing sites with AI and steal millions of credit card records.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched at IDF forces in southern Lebanon and struck the launcher used in the attack. Separately, a suspicious vehicle identified in the area of operations was targeted after troops first fired warning shots.
Israel reportedly asked to review the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, but was turned down. At the same time, more details are emerging about the reported terms of the deal. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said: "Any Israeli attack in Lebanon will be considered a violation of the agreement."
The number of Israelis who formally asked to end their residency dropped in 2025 compared with the previous year. But Knesset data still points to a significant ongoing departure of young adults and highly educated Israelis.
