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Security Drill at Haifa Airport: Takeoffs and Landings to Be Halted
A security drill will take place at Haifa Airport between 18:00 and 22:00, during which no takeoffs or landings will occur. Heavy movement of security, emergency and rescue forces will be felt in the area during the drill.
Palestinian Boy, 14, Killed by IDF Fire Near Shechem; Two Wounded
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was killed and two others, aged 16 and 17 according to the IDF, were wounded by IDF gunfire in the area of the village of Burqa near Shechem. The IDF said its forces fired at suspects who intended to throw stones at a nearby road.
Indictment Filed Against Beit Shean Resident for Throwing Grenade
An indictment was filed against a Beit Shean resident, a man about 30, on suspicion of throwing a shrapnel grenade into a house yard in the city at night. The prosecution asked the court to extend his detention until the end of proceedings.
Attempted attack on Washington synagogue: armed man with loaded gun tried to enter Sabbath prayers and was arrested
A man armed with a loaded gun was arrested at the entrance of the Reform synagogue in Washington on Saturday, after security guards at the site detected the weapon using a metal detector. The suspect, 32 and from Virginia, was detained until police arrived.
IDF Fires at Terrorists in Samaria, Hits Them
IDF troops in Samaria identified terrorists who intended to attack the soldiers and vehicles on the nearby road, and opened fire to remove the threat. In both incidents, hits on the terrorists were identified, and no casualties were recorded among the forces.
Saudi Arabia: Ballistic Missiles and Drone Launched from Yemen Intercepted
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched from Yemen toward several areas of the kingdom, including Riyadh and the Eastern Province. Pro-Saudi forces in Yemen said they also intercepted a drone in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition said two ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles launched toward Riyadh were intercepted. However, a building in the capital's financial center was damaged, and Saudi authorities acknowledged that interception debris caused limited damage.
Reports on a proposed US-Iran agreement that includes uranium enrichment
A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran, to be submitted with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan, includes approval for Iran to enrich uranium to a level of 3.67% and dilution of stockpiles of enriched uranium to 60%. According to the proposal, Iranian frozen assets worth six to seven billion dollars would be released and the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
Police Fire at Suspects in Two Separate Incidents: Ma'ale Adumim and North
Police opened fire at suspects near Ma'ale Adumim, and according to initial details two were wounded at the scene. Separately, in Kiryat Shmona, a man was wounded by fire from Border Police officers at a vehicle that did not comply with orders to stop.
Security forces arrested ten militants in the village of Araba in northern Samaria on Wednesday morning, on suspicion that they were planning an attack against Israeli civilians. The arrests were carried out within about half an hour, in ten buildings simultaneously, under intelligence guidance from the Shin Bet.
Russian Military Plane Lands at Ben Gurion; Passengers' Identity and Purpose of Visit Not Published
A Tupolev Tu-154M belonging to Russia's Ministry of Defense landed yesterday at Ben Gurion Airport and continued to Abu Dhabi. The aircraft has been on the US sanctions list since 2023. The identity of the passengers and the purpose of the visit have not been published, and the IDF refuses to comment on the incident.
Suspicion: Senior Arab Party MK Received Payments from the PA
According to the suspicion, a senior Knesset member from an Arab party received tens of thousands of shekels every month from the Palestinian Authority over an extended period. Investigation and security officials are examining why the payments were made and what was provided in return.
Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, Involved in Spy Affair with Chinese Spy
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, is involved in an affair that includes a romantic relationship with a Chinese spy. The affair raises questions about his ties to China and about the company's information security.
Ministerial Committee on the Shin Bet to Discuss Protection of Government Sites and the Prime Minister's Residences
The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs will convene tonight to discuss security preparations for the establishment of the new government, including protection of government sites and the prime minister's residences. The discussion is taking place before the ministers are sworn in at the Knesset.
Chief of Staff Zamir at IDF Commanders' Championship: Combat Fitness as an Operational Necessity
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attended the IDF Commanders' Championship held in Afula, with participation from commanders at the rank of Brigadier General and above serving in operational roles. About 2,000 students from schools and educational frameworks in the city also took part alongside them.
Head of Al-Batuf Council arrested in northern anti-protection-racket operation; detention extended by seven days
Ahed Rahal (55), head of the Al-Batuf regional council, was arrested in Operation "Shomrei HaTzel" against protection-money extortion in the north. A court extended his detention until November 15.
Monument to 85 Victims of Buenos Aires Bombing to Be Built in Binyamin
Israel Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council and head of the Binyamin Regional Council, and attorney Osvaldo Armoza, president of AMIA, announced the establishment of a monument in Binyamin to commemorate the 85 people killed in the bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires 32 years ago. As part of the initial planning, the option of including in the monument an element linking it to the original building destroyed in the attack is being examined.
Car Crashes Into Sign Near White House, Driver Arrested
A car crashed into a sign in Lafayette Park in Washington, near the White House, while President Trump was inside the building. The driver clashed with security forces and was arrested, and the White House was placed under a security lockdown that was lifted later.
Residents in north Tel Aviv found flyers with QR codes in their mailboxes that led to content threatening damage to water and electricity infrastructure. Police and the Shin Bet have opened an investigation, and details are still unclear.
Over the past few weeks, a series of explosions has been reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and in the nearby port cities in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas and Jask. The US military released footage showing it struck a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to break the naval blockade of Iran.
National Cyber Directorate Warns of Fake Home Front Command App Messages Spreading on WhatsApp
The National Cyber Directorate warns of false messages spreading on WhatsApp that impersonate messages related to the Home Front Command app. The messages are not from the IDF, and the public is asked not to heed them.
IDF: Weapons Caches and Operational Apartment Found Near UN Posts in Southern Lebanon
Forces from the 91st Division located two weapons caches in the village of Meis al-Jabal, one in a civilian house and one in a storehouse, about 100 to 200 meters from a UN post. An operational Hezbollah apartment was found in the village of A-Tiri, about 250 meters from a UN post.
Iran's president: Supreme Leader orders end to 'no war, no peace' state
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered official bodies to act to end Iran's state of 'no war, no peace.' He said negotiations can be held with dignity and the issue can be brought to an honorable conclusion.
Ukrainian drone attack on Kirishi refinery in Russia
Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles struck the Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast overnight, which is considered Russia's second-largest, and a fire broke out there. The attack was also aimed at the Ust-Luga oil and gas export facility and other strategic facilities in the region.
IDF Orders About 65,000 Flu Vaccines for Its Personnel
The IDF Medical Corps has launched its annual flu vaccination campaign, for which about 65,000 vaccines have been ordered, to be distributed to all units in two rounds. The campaign will run until February 28, 2027.
IDF to Establish Two New Special Infantry Battalions, "Alon" and "Nofech"
The IDF has announced the establishment of two new reconnaissance-strike battalions in the Golani and Nahal Infantry Brigades: Battalion 11, to be named "Alon" in the Golani Brigade, and Battalion 935, to be named "Nofech" in the Nahal Brigade. The battalions will specialize in operating drones, robotic systems, observation devices and precision missiles, with the aim of improving operational capabilities on the battlefield.
Abd Abu Shahadeh, a media figure and Balad activist, was released without restrictive conditions after five days in Shin Bet custody, on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent in connection with an interview he conducted with Azmi Bishara in Qatar. The police and the Shin Bet decided not to request an extension of his detention.
Police Commissioner Asks Attorney General to Bypass Ben-Gvir on Police Appointments
Police Commissioner Danny Levy has asked the Attorney General to allow senior police officers to be appointed without the signature of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The details are not yet clear, and the request comes against the backdrop of a crisis of trust between the two.
Air Force exercise over Nahariya: explosions heard
An Air Force military exercise was held over Nahariya and the surrounding area at around 06:00 in the morning, during which low-altitude aircraft movement was felt and explosions were heard. The Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council said the exercise was planned in advance and there is no concern of a security incident.
Iran: IAEA Delegation Visited Bushehr Nuclear Facility
A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visited the Bushehr nuclear facility in southern Iran in recent days, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said. According to him, the US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have complicated the implementation of supervision commitments.
