AVI ASHKENAZI

The IDF stated that a report was received of an attempted ramming attack against soldiers in the West Bank.

Much of Iran's largely secular middle class has been squeezed to the wall by the cost of living, and “no military or police force can halt a tide of hungry and thirsty citizens.”

The incident was originally reported as a potential terror ramming, but it has since been ruled as a suspect fleeing a traffic violation/

Around 40 Israeli Navy cadets have been infected with a contagious skin disease. All cadets have received medical treatment, and training has been paused to prevent further spread.

In the statement, Katz indicated that combat soldiers and other conscripts who are already serving and scheduled to complete their service during 2026 may have to delay their discharge from the IDF.

The IDF has heightened the alert level of its forces on the Lebanon border over concerns that Hezbollah could exploit winter weather and reduced visibility.

Netanyahu held the meeting with the IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police as settlers attacked Huwara, also amid criticism of the security establishment's failure to prevent West Bank violence.

Israel sets up base-defense force under Wing 7 alongside Shaldag and Unit 669, with rapid helicopter response and upgraded perimeter systems.

Defense Minister Israel Katz rules out a Palestinian state, says IDF will stay in key areas, and Gaza will be fully demilitarized.

Shimon Azarzar and his girlfriend were arrested in October on suspicion of acting under Iranian direction to gather intelligence and carry out tasks.