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PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system

The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.
IDF, Israel Police seize 12 pistols after intercepting a drone attempting to smuggle the guns over the Jordan border, February 8, 2026.

IDF, police intercept drone carrying 12 pistols from Jordan

People gather as others collect recyclable items beside a burnt vehicle along a road on the outskirts of Quetta on February 1, 2026 a day after an attack by Baloch separatists.

Pakistani Balochistan town back under government control after deadly attacks, leaving 58 dead

Antwerp mayor Els Van Doesburg speaks during the official appointment of the new acting mayor of Antwerp city, during the city council, in Amsterdam, on February 24, 2025.

Belgium to pull federal police security for Antwerp's Jewish Quarter


Nearly half of Israelis volunteered at outset of Gaza war, survey finds

The survey showed that a month into the war, war-related volunteering patterns dropped to a rate of 28.7%, and today they stand at 15%.

 Israeli citizens pack donations of food and other necessities for the Israeli soldiers and citizens in the south, in Tel Aviv, October 15, 2023

Ben-Gvir’s Chief of Staff Chanamel Dorfman raises security amid 'Level Five' threats

The rise in the minister’s chief of staff security level requires additional security personnel around Dorfman, and accompany him through the day and night.

 Chanamel Dorfman seen during a tour of Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir in Lod, April 17, 2023.

IDF discovers tunnel near Tulkarm hospital, kills armed terrorists in intense West Bank operation

Security forces also killed a terrorist who threw explosive devices and dismantled a vehicle rigged with explosives.

 IDF soldiers conduct counter-terrorism operations in Tulkarm, West Bank.

Terror suspect involved in Hebron-area car bombing arrested in Halhoul hospital

Yamam and Shin Bet fighters arrested a wanted man, a resident of Halhoul near Hebron, who was involved in a car bomb explosion about a month ago. The wanted man was injured during the explosion.

Forces at the scene of a gas station car bomb explosion in Gush Etzion.

Evolving Oct. 7 probes and the changing face of the IDF - analysis

Israel's national security is being influenced by delays in publishing October 7 probes and significant leadership changes initiated by IDF Chief Herzi Halevi during the ongoing war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

IDF arrests man who illegally crossed into Israel from Syria

Although maybe the IDF would have wanted its forces to fire in the air, the suspect was wounded by the IDF warning fire.

 Israeli security forces during the arrest of Zebah Abdel Salem Haniyeh. April 1, 2024

Border Police demolishes buildings in illegal outposts

These are outposts that were previously destroyed by administration inspectors and rebuilt.

 Security forces demolish buildings in two illegal outposts in the West Bank. August 26, 2024.

Settlers hurl Molotov cocktails at Israeli forces demolishing illegal West Bank outpost

Clashes ensued between the forces and residents of the area, according to the report. 

 Clashes ensue between Clashes ensued between the forces and residents of Oz Zion outpost. July 3, 2024.

Egypt agrees to form Arab security force in Gaza after Israel-Hamas War - report

In mid-June, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with generals from the United States, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to discuss regional security cooperation.

 Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi walk to the conference hall to attend the 33rd Arab Summit, in Sakhir Palace, Sakhir, Bahrain, May 16, 2024.

Three-quarters of Israeli public opposes an Iran attack if it undermines security alliance - survey

The survey sample was collected between Sunday and Monday and included 1,466 Israeli respondents aged 18 and older, from a diverse array of Israeli society.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.