Shin Bet thwarts Jerusalem terror plot The suspect had been preparing to carry out the attack for approximately two years, during which he conducted reconnaissance and gathered intelligence on security arrangements in the area. November 5, 2026
IDF kills Hamas intelligence operations chief who held Omer Shem Tov hostage He was responsible for Hamas’ contacts with various countries and served as a significant source of military intelligence for the terrorist organization. November 4, 2026
The Islamic State threat against Israel is growing — and much of it has gone unnoticed The new report notes that approximately two-thirds of the cases recorded since the Oct. 7 massacre involved Arab citizens of Israel rather than Palestinians from Judea and Samaria or Jerusalem. November 4, 2026
Terrorist cell in Samaria plotted rocket attacks on Israel, six arrested Israeli security forces discover plot to launch rockets from northern Samaria into Israel proper, leading to the arrest of six Palestinian terrorists. November 3, 2026
IDF begins installing anti-drone nets to protect border positions from explosive UAVs The physical mesh nets are designed to intercept or prematurely detonate oncoming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). November 3, 2026
Israel warns Lebanon of renewed strikes if Hezbollah joins Iran war Israel demands Lebanon deploy forces to avert new conflict with Hezbollah if Iran war breaks out. November 3, 2026
Hebron: IDF ends 10-day counterterrorism operation IDF soldiers and the Israel Police confiscated 25 illegal vehicles during their raids. November 2, 2026
UNRWA may be permanently shut down amid growing deficit – report UNRWA faces possible dismantling under plan to transfer operations to the Board of Peace. November 2, 2026
Israel holds off targeting Hamas civil officials over fears of Gaza governance collapse The IDF and Shin Bet carry out between two and three targeted eliminations daily against terrorists and commanders in Hamas’ military wing. November 2, 2026
Israel gives Hamas terrorists chilling choice before deadly airstrikes Israeli intelligence officers reportedly gave Hamas terrorists a final choice: separate from their families before being killed in an airstrike, or risk taking their relatives with them. October 31, 2026
IDF slays Hamas platoon chief who held hostages after Oct. 7 Also on Friday, the IDF said it dismantled two weapons storage facilities used by Hamas’s military wing in the Bureij and Gaza City areas. October 31, 2026
Likud alleges widespread election fraud at Arab polling stations Netanyahu and Likud repeatedly campaigned against the possibility of a government dependent on Arab political support. October 28, 2026
IDF slays three Hamas commanders, two of whom invaded Israel on Oct. 7 This week, Israel facilitated the departure of 214 Gaza residents, along with their escorts, through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. October 28, 2026
Israel’s finance minister pledges to rebuild Jewish towns in Gaza After first general election since October 7, 2023, Finance Minister Smotrich declares next government will re-establish Jewish presence in the Gaza Strip, while rejecting calls to withdraw from Lebanon and Syria. October 28, 2026
IDF kills four Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza airstrikes The IDF said it targeted a trio of Gazan terrorists near a shaft in Khan Yunis, on the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line. October 27, 2026
Hamas nearly canceled October 7 invasion – report Secret Hamas document reportedly raised the possibility of canceling the planned October 7, 2023, invasion months before it was carried out. October 26, 2026
Katz: No Israeli strike on Iran before election Katz accused the opposition of having 'invented' the claim of a pre-election strike. October 26, 2026
Israel pushes off Gaza reconstruction until after election – report Netanyahu reportedly delays implementation of Gaza reconstruction plans until after Israeli election. October 25, 2026
Israeli forces apprehend 40 Palestinian suspects after deadly Hebron attack On the backdrop of heightened security tensions in the region, the IDF decided to implement a two-day entry ban on Palestinian workers into Israeli communities. October 25, 2026
Israel launches major Hebron operation after terrorists kill 2 IDF soldiers Netanyahu praised the "successful, aggressive" type of operation, previously conducted in refugee camps. October 24, 2026
Hebron terrorists planned larger attack targeting Israeli civilians, IDF says The IDF and Shin Bet are examining whether the pair operated as part of a larger terror network. October 23, 2026
Netanyahu orders Hebron closure, prepares Judea and Samaria lockdown after terror attack IDF sources assessed that they planned to continue beyond the junction and carry out a larger attack on Route 35, where many civilians travel. October 23, 2026
Five wounded in shooting near Hebron, two terrorists killed The attack came as the military went on heightened alert ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election. October 23, 2026
‘We kept returning fire’: Soldier describes Hebron terror attack As the engagement continued, the soldier used his personal mobile phone to summon help, making calls to alert other forces to the attack. October 23, 2026
Israel sanctions UK-registered Coral Oil over fuel supplies to Hezbollah company The terrorist organization requires fuel distillates to move weapons and military components and to run generators and other infrastructure. October 22, 2026
Hezbollah rebuilds military capabilities in Beirut, prepares for renewed fighting against Israel In Israel, concerns are growing over a potential multi-front escalation, with the IDF preparing for renewed fighting with Hezbollah if the group attacks the Israeli home front amid a broader confrontation with Iran. October 22, 2026
Israel kills last Hamas terrorist at large from cell that abducted Shani Louk Hamas terrorist who helped abduct Shani Louk on October 7, 2023, killed in an IDF airstrike this week. October 21, 2026
UNRWA official threatened to mutilate Gaza teacher who opposed antisemitic lessons Gaza teacher says UNRWA school administrator threatened to cut out her tongue over her opposition to the glorification of violence against Jews. October 20, 2026
IDF exposes Hamas plot to blow up Gaza civilians to help terrorists escape Hamas proposed planting explosives around displaced-person camps and detonating them as Israeli troops approached. October 19, 2026
Activists set up outpost community next to Gaza, call for resettlement of the Strip Hundreds join Gaza resettlement initiative as Israeli minister backs return to the Strip. October 18, 2026
Rubio calls Judea and Samaria clashes ‘very disturbing’ Trump administration urges Israel to crackdown on Judea and Samaria violence after alleged attack on US journalist. October 18, 2026
Sisi insists Egypt wants peace, while Netanyahu fears military buildup means war Sisi insists Egypt will never threaten Israel, but Netanyahu is increasingly concerned about Cairo's growing military power and its buildup in Sinai. October 17, 2026
Israeli forces search for masked, possibly armed man in IDF uniform in Kafr Qara Also on Friday, the IDF announced it was searching for a suspect after a suspected car ramming attack in Ateret. October 16, 2026
Revealed: Sinwar wanted ‘most horrific images’ of massacre filmed and broadcast The documents were discovered two years after the IDF assassinated the Hamas leader. October 16, 2026
Sinwar’s notes reveal plans to film and broadcast Oct. 7 Hamas atrocities The writings indicate that psychological warfare and media exposure were intended components of the assault, rather than merely consequences of the fighting. October 16, 2026
Sinwar’s 10-year-old son’s chilling letter about killing Jews revealed The handwritten letter reveals a disturbing mix of violent hatred and a young boy's longing for his father, the mastermind of the October 7 massacre. October 15, 2026
‘Do not test us’: Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies during eastern border visit On Tuesday, Netanyahu said that Jerusalem is prepared for any scenario, including what he called a 'turning of barrels' by the Palestinian Authority. October 15, 2026
Israel barring Board of Peace from building outpost in Gaza – report Israel reportedly blocking the construction of a military base in the Gaza Strip for Board of Peace forces ahead of Knesset election. October 15, 2026
Hamas extortion racket forces Gaza merchants to halt shipments, threatening aid targets Terror group demanding thousands of dollars for every truck carrying commercial goods into the Gaza Strip and a cut of all sales, using the money to fund the rebuilding of the group's military capabilities. October 15, 2026
Zamir warns of heightened escalation risk, says IDF ready for broad offensive operations Zamir approved plans for continued operations and stressed the importance of thwarting terrorism and maintaining stability. October 14, 2026
Israel will seize more Lebanese territory if Hezbollah joins Iranian attacks, DM warns Israel threatens to seize more of Lebanon and displace over one million Shiites if Hezbollah joins future Iranian attacks on Israel. October 14, 2026
Netanyahu: Israel ready for any scenario, including attack by PA forces 'There will be no Arab army west of the Jordan River; there will be the Israel Defense Forces,' Netanyahu vowed. October 14, 2026
Arab Joint List offers opposition ‘safety net’ to oust Netanyahu The arrangement could involve the Joint List abstaining on key votes or voting with the opposition to enable it to secure a Knesset majority. October 12, 2026
Fatah official calls two-state solution a ‘trap’ to bring about Israel’s disappearance Abu Shahab: 'The establishment of a Palestinian state would mean the disappearance of the Israeli entity and the end of global Zionism.' October 12, 2026
IDF fires at ‘suspicious target’ near Lebanon border in third consecutive incident The IDF said that no suspicious findings had been located and no special restrictions were imposed on residents. October 12, 2026
Board of Peace to push for massive Gaza reconstruction after US, Israeli elections – report The US-backed Board of Peace is reportedly preparing to dramatically increase efforts to implement its Gaza plan after the upcoming Knesset election and American midterm elections. October 12, 2026
Al-Hayya’s ‘turn will also come,’ Katz warns Hamas terror chief Israeli forces continued to carry out strikes against terrorist infrastructure sites in Gaza over the weekend. October 12, 2026
Wave of weekend Palestinian attacks target Israelis across Judea and Samaria Other incidents included the burning of a vehicle, a Palestinian flag attached to an object suspected of being an explosive device, and the placement of stone roadblocks on access roads to farms. October 11, 2026
The mirage of containment: Israel must crush the double threat on its southern border As Hamas rebuilds in Gaza and Egypt expands its military presence in Sinai, Jonathan Pollard warns that Israel risks facing a devastating new threat on its southern border. October 11, 2026
UAE confirms Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style suicide attack on Tel Aviv Investigators concluded that his extremist views developed over a decade and that he took inspiration from al-Qaeda’s Sept. 11 attacks. October 10, 2026
Hamas claims victory despite Israel’s control of 70% of Gaza Strip Hamas regards its ability to continue fighting the IDF after three years as proof that it has neither surrendered nor been defeated. October 9, 2026
Hamas rakes in up to $5 million daily in Gaza while rearming, plotting soldier abductions, Israeli reports say Hamas has also increased efforts in recent weeks to move weapons from underground tunnels into aboveground facilities, particularly schools and hospitals. October 9, 2026
Palestinian pharmacy student charged with poison, bomb terror plot Mohammed Shalabi joined Telegram groups associated with terror organizations, including a group identified with ISIS. October 8, 2026
Hamas used double agents, fake peace talks to fool Israel before Oct. 7 – study Hamas used a comprehensive strategy of deception, involving double agents and fake peace talks to fool Israel's security establishment before the 2023 invasion, study reveals. October 8, 2026
Support for two-state solution collapses – including among Palestinians Less than a third of Palestinians and roughly a quarter of Israelis support the two-state solution, new poll shows. October 8, 2026
Netanyahu orders emergency plan after Shin Bet warns of Bedouin gangs armed with heavy machine guns, missiles Chief of Shin Bet agency warns that massive arsenals built by Bedouin gangs pose a national security threat. October 8, 2026
Board of Peace marks Oct. 7 with vow to disarm, deradicalize Gaza 'Genuine and durable security for Israel is the foundation on which any peace must be built, and it is the surest guarantee that no October 7 will ever happen again,' the Board of Peace said. October 7, 2026
Israel raids terrorist prison wings at 6:29 am on October 7 anniversary Israel's prison services marks third anniversary of October 7 invasion with coordinated raids on terrorist wings of five prisons, coinciding with the moment the Hamas attacks began three years ago. October 7, 2026
Texas flies flags at half-mast in remembrance of Oct 7 victims Governor Greg Abbott orders flags at state buildings to be lowered to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 invasion. October 7, 2026
Netanyahu warns Hamas may try to influence Israeli elections with attacks Israel's prime minister vows to use 'overwhelming force' against Hamas if the terror group strikes Israel ahead of the October 27 Knesset election. October 6, 2026
