Avi Issacharoff, a prominent Israeli journalist and military analyst, has voiced sharp criticism of the Israeli government’s performance in Gaza. He stated that the official objectives of Israel’s military campaign in the region have not been achieved. According to Issacharoff, despite months of intense fighting, Hamas remains firmly in control of Gaza, and there are […]
After months of intense conflict and diplomatic mediation by regional and international actors, the Israeli government formally ratified a ceasefire agreement early this morning, marking the official end of hostilities in Gaza. The decision passed with a cabinet majority, though five far-right ministers—including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich—voted against it.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement the first phase of a ceasefire proposal brokered by Donald Trump and mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. This phase includes a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces to designated lines and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The ceasefire is expected to begin today at 12:00 PM local time.
In a renewed operation, the Israeli Navy intercepted and seized several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to break the blockade on Gaza. The interception occurred approximately 120 to 140 nautical miles off Gaza’s coast.
Israel’s military intelligence agency, Aman, is constructing a new base in the Negev Desert as part of a broader plan to relocate its command centers to the south. The complex will feature fortified structures, an extensive underground facility with multiple tunnels, and additional command hubs for various intelligence divisions.
The Druze minority—spread across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and the occupied territories—follows a secretive, independent faith rooted in Islam but infused with diverse teachings. In Syria, they number over half a million, making up roughly 3% of the population. Known for loyalty to their host nations, Druze communities have played mediating roles in Lebanon and even serve in Israel’s military, unlike other Arab minorities. Despite political differences, strong familial and cultural ties sustain a shared sense of identity across borders.
In a large-scale operation, the Israeli regime’s navy intercepted around 40 out of 47 vessels from the international Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, detaining dozens of activists and transferring them to Ashdod port.
A 24-year-old Palestinian, Mahmoud Hassan Abdulrahman Akkad, carried out a car-ramming operation on September 28 at the Jit junction between Qalqilya and Nablus in the northern West Bank, targeting an Israeli soldier.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has stated that Israel must assert full control over all occupied territories, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip, to ensure its national security.
Early this morning, Yemeni Armed Forces launched a hypersonic ballistic missile Palestine-2 with a fragmentation warhead, targeting sensitive sites in Tel Aviv.
Recent negotiations between Israeli and Syrian officials have broken down after weeks of progress. The main sticking point was Tel Aviv’s request to establish a land corridor to deliver aid to residents of Syria’s southern Sweida province—a proposal Damascus rejected as a violation of its sovereignty. The disagreement derailed prospects for a security agreement expected this week.
Recent assessments reveal that the U.S. military has enhanced Israel’s missile defense capabilities by relocating THAAD systems from the United Arab Emirates to the occupied territories. Satellite imagery shows the expansion of a U.S.-managed air defense site in occupied Palestine, with four new THAAD launchers added to the existing six.
