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Trump: US may use military force against Iran
President Trump said in an interview that he would not hesitate to use military force to stop Iran. He added that he may do so even now.
Iran Reveals Underground Missile Facility and Says It Holds at Least 1,700 Ballistic Missiles
The Revolutionary Guards displayed a new underground facility holding ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and launchers, in the presence of senior military officials. According to a Western intelligence assessment published by Bloomberg, Iran is producing about 50 ballistic missiles a month and holds at least 1,700 missiles.
Reports in Iran of an attack in the city of Sirik in the south of the country
An attack was carried out in the city of Sirik in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran. The city is near Hormoz, and the attack was attributed to a "hostile element".
Saudi Arabia Reports Interception of Missiles and Drones Launched from Yemen
The coalition led by Saudi Arabia said it intercepted cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh, Mecca and the west of the country. Details on the damage and the scale of the attack are not yet clear.
Four soldiers killed in Turkish military helicopter crash
Four soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed in southeastern Turkey. Rescue teams reached the crash site and are continuing their work, and the cause of the crash is still unknown.
US Tells IDF to Prepare for Possible Resumption of Campaign in Iran
US Central Command has conveyed a message to the IDF and Gulf states to prepare for a possible resumption of the campaign in Iran soon. The details are still unclear, and the messages contradict recent statements by President Trump.
The Security Briefing Between Netanyahu and Eisenkot Has Ended
The security briefing between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gantz Eisenkot ended after about two hours. The military secretary also took part in the meeting.
IDF Confirms Strike Targeting Hamas Khan Younis Brigade Commander
The IDF confirmed that it struck the commander of the Khan Younis battalion, Mohammed Sinwar? — no
Passenger Claims to Have Bomb on United Flight From Newark to New Orleans; Plane Lands Safely
A passenger who claimed to have a bomb and tried to reach the cockpit on a United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans was arrested after the plane landed safely, with no casualties. Following the threat, a hijacking alert was declared; there were 46 passengers and six crew members aboard.
Two killed in Gaza strike
Two people were killed in a strike in the Zeitoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City, according to Palestinian reports. Later in the day, further deaths were reported in various strikes across the Strip.
IDF and Border Police Evacuate Illegal Outposts in Judea and Samaria
IDF and Border Police forces completed enforcement operations at four illegal outposts in areas near the villages of Burqa, Wadi Rahim and Jalud, and afterward at two more outposts near Ataara and Wadi Rahim. According to the military, violent and illegal activity repeatedly emerged from these outposts.
Home Front Command Establishes National Training and Certification Center
The Home Front Command has established "HaMaal", a national center for training and certification for emergency scenarios. The center was created in light of lessons from the war, and its purpose is to consolidate training and certification and to improve the readiness of the IDF, local authorities and emergency agencies.
Home Front Command Drills Multi-Front Campaign in the North
The Home Front Command completed a large-scale security exercise in the Northern District, involving eight battalions and 67 local authorities. The drill was planned in advance as part of the command's annual exercise schedule and was designed to test readiness for scenarios of heavy barrages and strikes on several areas simultaneously.
Hundreds of schools in Italy were evacuated after emails threatening that explosive devices had been planted were received, while similar threats were received in Scotland and Northern Ireland. So far no explosive device has been found at any of the threatened institutions, and authorities are investigating the source of the threats.
Century-Old British Missile Casing Found in Binyamin
A casing from a British missile about 100 years old was found after recent rains near the "Island of Quiet" farm in the Binyamin Regional Council. An explosives expert called to the site detonated the casing in a controlled manner.
The United States struck an air defense system on Qeshm Island in Iran, after a missile was fired at an American fighter jet, and President Trump approved the strike as a 'minor operation.' Meanwhile, talks mediated by Qatar are underway, including a framework that includes economic relief for Iran, supervision of nuclear facilities, and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 300,000 military equipment items returned to IDF; operation extended by two days
More than 300,000 military equipment items have been returned to the IDF as part of the operation to return combat means and equipment of the Technology and Logistics Directorate. Following the operation's success, it was decided to extend it by two additional days.
Nria Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter, who was critically wounded in a ramming attack at the Makabim checkpoint, has been discharged from Sheba Medical Center's Sha'arei Tzedek hospital and transferred to continue neurological rehabilitation and rehabilitation for head injury patients at Sheba Medical Center. He is breathing on his own and remains unconscious, according to the family. His discharge comes about two months after the attack.
Russian Military Officer Killed in Car Bombing
An officer in the Russian military was killed in a car bombing in St. Petersburg. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation on suspicion of murder.
Company backed by Eric Trump in talks with IDF on supplying robots for tunnels
Robotics company Foundation Future Industries is holding preliminary talks with the IDF on supplying up to 1,000 humanoid robots for operations in Hamas tunnels, according to its president Mike Blanchette. The company was founded in 2024 and has received more than $70 million from the US military. Eric Trump is one of its early investors and serves as a senior strategic adviser to it.
Elbit Wins $260 Million Contract to Supply Rocket Systems to NATO Member State
Elbit Systems has won a contract worth about $260 million to supply PULS artillery rocket launcher systems and munitions to a European state that is a NATO member. The agreement will be carried out over five years.
Iran Opens Military Training Camp for Women in Tehran Amid Fears of US Attack
Iran has opened a military training camp for women only in Tehran, amid fears of an American attack. The volunteers train in shooting, combat in built-up areas and operating drones.
Security Cabinet to Convene Sunday for First Time in a Month
The security cabinet will convene on Sunday, for the first time since early October. The meeting comes after public criticism that the body had not convened for a month.
Renewed Dispute Between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Zamir Over Iran
The dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over Iran has resurfaced in closed-door security discussions. Zamir believes the actions Netanyahu seeks to carry out are not prudent and could lead to a renewed war.
Katz: "We do not need the opposition's approval or any other body to direct the IDF"
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the government will continue to direct the IDF to carry out security operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Judea and Samaria, without the need for approval from the opposition or a legal body. He said Israel's security is not waiting for the political processes running in parallel.
New Israeli Observation Drone: 70 Minutes in the Air, 10 km Range
Euro Sentinel, which is controlled by Ultra, unveiled a new tactical observation drone capable of staying airborne for more than 70 minutes and operating at a range of up to 10 km. According to the company, the drone is already in use by an IDF special unit and has been integrated into exercises with Spike missiles from Rafael.
US Vice President JD Vance is considering meeting directly with Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in an attempt to end the fighting. President Donald Trump has authorized Vance to conduct the negotiations, and the contacts are at an early stage.
The terrorist neutralized in Samaria confessed during interrogation: "I planned to stab a settler"
A prosecutor's statement was filed against a resident of the village of Ramon in his 30s on charges of attempted murder and planning a military operation. According to the investigation, the terrorist arrived at the Hanina farm in Samaria on October 5, armed with a knife and an incendiary device, set fire to a vehicle and planned to stab the local residents, but was neutralized by them without casualties.
Hezbollah Secretary-General: "Trump and Netanyahu have been defeated - their project has collapsed"
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered a speech in which he claimed that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been defeated, and that Iran and the resistance organizations have achieved victory. In the speech, Qassem rejected any possibility of the organization disarming.
Democrats Ask Trump Administration to Preserve Documents on Nvidia and China
Senior Democrats in the United States asked the Trump administration to preserve documents concerning its dealings with chipmaker Nvidia and its ties to China. The request comes amid an affair centered on advanced AI chips that reached Chinese entities.
