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US President Donald Trump said his country has militarily defeated Iran and that it is up to him to decide when to stop. He said the US wants total victory, not a 93 percent victory, and that it will take Iran 25 years to rebuild what was destroyed.
Zelensky: US offered Ukraine withdrawal from Donbas in exchange for NATO membership
President Zelensky said the United States offered Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region in exchange for joining NATO. According to him, the US asked Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas, and in return it would be admitted to NATO.
Oil Tankers Hit by Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz and Catch Fire
Two oil tankers caught fire after striking sea mines in a non-authorized shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy said. Later, another tanker was reported to have caught fire after hitting a mine in the area.
IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon
The IDF struck two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon who had been surveilling its forces in the Kabrikha area, outside the security zone. The IDF said the strike was carried out to remove the threat to its forces operating in the area.
Suspected unauthorized drone activity over US base in UK; no casualties
Security forces at the US Air Force base at Lakenheath in eastern England responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over the base, and the team took cover. The US military said there were no casualties and no damage.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman travels to Washington for talks with senior Trump administration officials on Iran
Mossad chief Roman Gofman is in Washington ahead of talks with senior officials in the administration of President Donald Trump on Iran. American and Israeli officials confirm that he is expected to meet CIA Director John Ratcliffe and envoy Steve Witkoff.
Captain Yonatan Ben Hamo, who lost his leg in fighting in Gaza, becomes father to first daughter
Captain Yonatan Ben Hamo, a combat engineering officer who was seriously wounded in fighting in the Gaza Strip and lost his leg, is holding his first daughter, born to him and his wife Oriya at the Shamir Medical Center. The birth takes place three years after the injury.
Four killed in Ukrainian drone attack on industrial site in Russia
Four people were killed and two wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on an industrial zone in the city of Volgograd in Russia, according to the regional governor. The attack came a day after Trump's envoys met with Putin for talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
US Military: Two Iranian Drones Launched Toward Bahrain Intercepted
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that two suicide drones launched from Iran toward Bahrain were intercepted by American forces. The command's statement said there were no casualties and no damage was caused.
Erdoğan's son meets Lebanon's president; Turkish army presence proposed on border with Israel
Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, son of Turkey's president, met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun in Lebanon. According to the reported details, he proposed deploying Turkish army forces on the border with Israel after the departure of UNIFIL forces.
Police Chief Danny Levy Places About 15 Senior Officers in New Posts Without Ben-Gvir's Approval
Police Commissioner Danny Levy has placed about 15 senior officers in their new posts without the approval of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who refused to sign the appointments. The appointments were made under the designation "operational secondment", including the appointment of the head of the Prosecution Division.
IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Four Terror Suspects in Menashe Brigade Area
Paratroopers under the Menashe Brigade command, directed by the Shin Bet, arrested four terrorists who were advancing terror plots against Israeli civilians and security forces. Among those detained are two terrorists identified with the ISIS terror organization, and all four were transferred for further interrogation.
US Fifth Fleet commander visits Israel and meets Sea Corps commander
Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw, commander of the US Fifth Fleet, concluded an official visit to Israel as the guest of Sea Corps commander Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel. The two discussed strengthening cooperation between the navies.
The IDF and Shin Bet struck overnight at the Nasser Hospital compound in Khan Younis, targeting Hamas militants including Khan Younis Brigade commander Mohammed Abu Ismail. In Gaza, six people were reported killed and at least 20 wounded.
Turkey and Qatar sign mutual defense agreement
Turkey and Qatar have signed a mutual defense agreement, the Turkish presidential office Erdogan said. The countries will work together to prevent a renewed flare-up in the Gulf region.
Nvidia affair: suspected Chinese espionage sparks clash in Trump administration
A sharp clash has erupted in the Trump administration between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, over the suspicion that Megaspeed, a customer of Nvidia, is passing advanced chips to China. Bessent demands that the company be declared a national security threat, and the demand intensified after Nvidia's CEO admitted to an affair with a female employee of the company suspected of Chinese espionage.
Defense Minister: Political and Military Echelons Coordinated on Iran
Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a situational assessment that Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff see eye to eye on the Iranian issue. According to him, the political and military echelons will continue to work together to ensure the security of the state.
Police place snipers on rooftops in Rahat after shooting in the city
Israel Police have placed snipers and marksmen on rooftops in Rahat following clan feuds and heavy gunfire in the city, according to an order from the commander of the Southern District. Police clarified that gunfire will be met with gunfire, and that any armed person who fires will be neutralized.
IDF: More Than 10 Terrorists Killed in Gaza This Week
The IDF and the Shin Bet killed more than 10 terrorists in the Gaza Strip over the course of the week, including terrorists who infiltrated Israel in the October 7 massacre. IDF forces also destroyed a weapons production workshop in the Strip.
FBI: North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency worth hundreds of millions of dollars
The FBI has revealed an impersonation method in which hackers linked to North Korea secretly record users and use the recordings and deepfakes to lure victims and steal cryptocurrency worth $400 million over 18 months. At the same time, the US Department of Justice announced that cryptocurrency assets worth $1.2 billion stolen from the Binance exchange had been seized.
IAEA Has Been Unable to Monitor Iran's Nuclear Sites Since June 2025 Strikes
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that it has no access to Iran's nuclear facilities and no information on their condition since the June 2025 strikes. The agency does not know the exact location of the enrichment facility in Isfahan or whether it contains nuclear material.
Sergei Zaburotny, an associate of Ukraine's former pro-Russian prime minister, seriously injured in car bombing in Moscow
Sergei Zaburotny, who worked in the service of Ukraine's former pro-Russian prime minister Mykola Azarov, was seriously injured in a car bombing in the Chertanovo district of Moscow. This is the second car bombing in Russia within two days.
Romania Explores Joint Production of David's Sling Interceptors with Rafael
Romania is holding talks with Rafael on joint production of David's Sling-based interceptors, following the $2.3 billion Spyder deal. The Israeli system's interceptor has proven itself in intercepting Iranian missiles.
Revolutionary Guards claim they attacked U.S. radar in Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that they attacked a U.S. early-warning radar in Bahrain. They said the operation was carried out in response to a U.S. air strike on a communications tower in the city of Sirik in southern Iran.
IDF arrests more than 55 wanted suspects in Judea and Samaria over past week
IDF forces arrested more than 55 wanted suspects in Judea and Samaria over the past week, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives and suspects planning attacks. Weapons were also confiscated, and monuments promoting terror were demolished in the Etzion area.
Palestinian Young Man Arrested on Suspicion of Possessing Classified Military Map of Gaza Envelope
Police in the Jordan Valley arrested a Palestinian young man, a resident of Jiftlik in his twenties, after noticing that his shoes were military boots. A search of his home turned up an airsoft pistol, knives, additional military equipment, and a military map of the Gaza Envelope area classified "Secret."
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage laughed and talked loudly near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, after the Veterans Day ceremony. Thomas Iglesias, the guard on duty at the site, rebuked them, and a day later he was invited to the Pentagon and received a medal of commendation from Hegseth.
Trump's envoys meet Putin in Moscow; Russia and Ukraine agree to bring Europe into peace talks
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in Moscow as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The envoys then travelled to Dublin and met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Road Safety Authority Asks Police to Criminally Investigate Wolt and Its Israel CEO
The National Road Safety Authority has asked police to investigate the delivery company Wolt and its CEO in Israel, citing serious safety offenses by its couriers. The authority also demands that a administrative cease order for the company's operations be considered, and Wolt rejects the claims.
Red Alert Sirens in Nahal Oz: False Detection
The IDF said the alerts activated in the Nahal Oz kibbutz in the Gaza envelope turned out to be a false detection. No casualties or damage were reported.
