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‘High likelihood of attack’: Israel set to extend home front emergency past election

Defense Minister Israel Katz seeks to extend emergency powers until November 3, beyond the October 27 election, amid warnings that civilians could be targeted; no restrictions are currently in effect, and Knesset committee approval is still required

Itamar Eichner | 10.15.26

Did Israel have advance warning? Katz links Flydubai attack to ‘intelligence-based alerts’

Defense minister calls FZ1073 incident a ‘jihadist terrorist attack’ and points to recent intelligence-based warnings, but does not say whether Israel had specific advance information about the flight; Flydubai says the motive remains unknown

ynet | 09.30.26

84-year-old charged with threatening to shoot defense minister Katz over Army Radio closure

The Jezreel Valley kibbutz resident allegedly posted the message on Facebook on Nov. 12, 2025, and was later summoned for police questioning; his lawyer says he has no criminal record, is law-abiding and never intended to harm anyone at all

Israel Moshkovitz | 09.25.26

IDF kills Hamas finance chief in southern Gaza

Prime minister and defense minister say IDF killed Mohammed Abu Alwan, head of Hamas’ finance department; no further operational details were provided

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.23.26

Katz warns intelligence suggests Hamas is considering abductions of Israelis

Defense minister warns Gaza City’s 1 million residents would be sent south if a soldier or civilian is seized, after recent killings of senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad commanders

Idan Bloemhof, Yossi Yehoshua | 09.22.26

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר, ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ

‘Hamas has been defeated’: IDF chief Zamir delivers stark assessment in closed Gaza briefing

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says Hamas is a ‘defeated organization’ that no longer responds effectively to IDF strikes, while Military Intelligence warns it is recruiting, restoring governance and attempting to rebuild its capabilities

Amir Ettinger, Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.15.26

הרמטכ"ל זמיר בהערכת מצב בדרום לבנון. מיישם את תפיסת הביטחון החדשה של ישראל

Eyal Zamir after 18 months: six-front war, battlefield gains and mounting political pressure

Analysis: The IDF chief has overseen major operations against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah while pushing a forward-defense doctrine, even as troop shortages, budget fights, senior appointments and the Haredi draft fuel mounting political pressure

Ron Ben-Yishai | 09.14.26

As sanctions, isolation and strained alliances mount, who will be Israel’s next foreign minister?

Sa’ar wants to stay, Katz could return and Lapid leads the opposition field, but whoever gets the job will inherit growing sanctions pressure, damaged Western ties and the challenge of rebuilding Israel’s international standing

Itamar Eichner | 09.08.26

יאיר גולן גדי איזנקוט נפתלי בנט עופר וינטר

Former IDF chief, sidelined hawk or ex-PM: who will be Israel’s next defense minister?

Ofer Winter, Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan offer sharply different visions for Iran, Gaza and the West Bank, but all would face rebuilding the IDF, exhausted reserves and the fight over Haredi conscription

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.08.26

Why Israel is suddenly talking about Palestinian forces ‘turning their guns’ on Israelis

Netanyahu and ministers are increasingly raising fears that Palestinian security forces could turn their weapons on Israelis, but the IDF says it has no intelligence indicating such a plan and has already drilled for the scenario

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 09.04.26

מוג'תבא חמינאי רכס עלי טאהר לבנון בנימין נתניהו

Iran threatens 'powerful response' as Israel downplays risk of escalation over holidays

Iran threatened a 'powerful response' to a full-scale strike on Ali Taher, but Israeli officials said they see no sign of imminent action; Netanyahu said regime change is 'within reach'; Vance ruled out talks unless Iran stops firing

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.04.26

‘Back to the Stone Age’: Katz threatens sweeping strikes on infrastructure if Iran attacks Israel

Defense minister says mounting economic pressure and fears of unrest could push Tehran toward desperate action, while Israel prepares for escalation on multiple fronts

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.03.26

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בסיור ברצועת עזה

Netanyahu tours Gaza front as Katz says emigration plan remains on the table

Defense minister says Trump froze but did not cancel the plan after Arab pressure, while Netanyahu visits IDF positions in Gaza and vows Israel will retain control along the Yellow Line

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.02.26

Katz warns: Iran may strike during Jewish holidays, Israel ready to respond

Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel is monitoring Iran daily and is prepared to strike if attacked; he also repeats that Tehran’s nuclear program was destroyed and says Israel must ensure it cannot be rebuilt

Sharon Kidon, Moran Azulay | 09.02.26

תיעוד דרמטי באלג'זירה: מעצר בכיר חמאס מועיין אל-עראביד בלב העיר עזה

Surveillance, timing and a white van: how Shin Bet captured Hamas’ Gaza City security chief | Watch

Muin al-Arabid was wounded and taken to Israel for questioning as IDF aircraft struck nearby threats, with no Israeli casualties; Netanyahu says he helped hide hostages and Hamas leaders, rebuild the group’s capabilities and restore its rule in Gaza

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 09.01.26

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