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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the 2026 Security Prize, recognizing a system used in operations against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, satellite technology, and electronic warfare systems. The awards highlight Israel's technological edge in defense, with a ceremony to be held at the President's Office.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon, operating in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah, which has been rejecting renewed agreements. ABC News Verify identified the crossing point south of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, while Lebanese officials accuse Israel of scorched-earth policies.
Military representatives from Lebanon and Israel convened at the Pentagon for US-mediated talks aimed at reinforcing a fragile ceasefire and addressing border security. Despite diplomatic efforts, residents of northern Israel continue to face rocket and drone attacks, and Hezbollah has criticized the negotiations. The talks also focus on Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the role of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
France has requested a public prosecutor investigation into alleged abuse of French nationals on the Global Sumud Flotilla, while Italy has opened a probe into Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The moves follow allegations of torture, sexual violence, and humiliation, and a video by Ben-Gvir that sparked international backlash.
US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have made progress toward a ceasefire extension, but disagreements remain over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not yet approved any deal, while both sides warn of military action if negotiations fail.
Israeli troops have captured the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, raising Israeli and Golani Brigade flags over the ruins. The move, confirmed by Israeli defense officials, marks a significant expansion of operations beyond the Litani River against Hezbollah, drawing both regional and international attention.
The IDF has requested police assistance for proactive arrests of haredi draft dodgers, potentially beginning as early as next week. The move follows High Court criticism of police inaction and has sparked protests and political backlash. Meanwhile, proposals from leaders like Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett highlight the contentious debate over conscription.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its control of the Gaza Strip to 70 percent, defying the October 2025 ceasefire. Israeli forces already control about 60 percent of the enclave, with expansion beyond the agreed 'Yellow Line' worsening humanitarian conditions. The move has drawn international criticism and concerns over the collapse of the ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its control of Gaza to 70%, up from the current 60%, in what analysts say contradicts the terms of the October 2025 ceasefire. The move has drawn concern from Germany and comes as Israeli strikes continue and talks with Hamas remain stalled.
Yad Vashem has announced plans to open its first educational centers outside Israel, in Munich and Leipzig, Germany. The move has drawn both support from German officials and Jewish leaders, and criticism from educators concerned about potential political influence. The debate reflects broader tensions over Holocaust remembrance and antisemitism.
Israel has cut contact with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the UN added Israeli entities to its blacklist of parties suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. The move follows a UN report alleging sexual violence by Israeli security forces, which Israel denies as politically motivated.
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a draft memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but the deal still requires President Donald Trump's approval. Reports indicate Trump has requested amendments related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium.
The Palestinian Land Authority has called Israel's new digital land registration system in the West Bank a 'dangerous colonial occupation step' and urged Palestinians not to cooperate. The system, launched by Israel for Area C, aims to update property ownership, but Palestinian officials warn it could pave the way for annexation.
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people, including six members of one family, and prompted mass displacement orders. Hezbollah has retaliated with attacks on Israeli military positions, and UN investigators are set to arrive next week to assess potential violations of international law.
Hungary’s new parliament voted overwhelmingly to cancel the country’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, reversing a decision made under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The move, championed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, aligns Hungary with international judicial obligations, including the ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Yonatan Urich, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, faces indictment on charges including delivering secret information with intent to harm state security, linked to an alleged leak of a classified IDF document to the German newspaper Bild. The charges have been added to the broader 'Bild' case, which also involves two other defendants. Urich denies the allegations, with his lawyers calling the decision to indict 'wrong and detached from the evidence.'
President Donald Trump threatened to use military force against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. The threat, made during a cabinet meeting, followed reports of talks between Oman and Iran over joint management of the strategic waterway. The US Treasury separately warned of sanctions against Oman if it facilitates tolls in the strait.
Officials close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reportedly advancing efforts to disqualify the Ra'am party from the next elections, in a move tied to a legal push to designate its parent movement as a terrorist organization. Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas called the effort anti-democratic, while three other Arab parties have decided to proceed with reestablishing the Joint List without Ra'am.
Israeli defense officials and companies are advancing multiple solutions to counter Hezbollah's fiber-optic and FPV drones, which have caused casualties among IDF troops. New detection systems, interception technologies, and partnerships are being tested and deployed, while officials acknowledge there is still no complete solution.
A tentative agreement between the US and Iran to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and open nuclear talks is pending after President Trump requested amendments, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue despite a declared ceasefire, drawing criticism from Lebanese officials.