Iran is redefining the conflict and the role of its proxies. Its response to Israel's strike on Hezbollah in Beirut was part of a broader effort to portray the U.S. and Israel as one big 'Satan' arrayed against a defiant Iran

A government decision to allocate 125 million shekels for the planning of outposts was passed in a telephone vote last week, and approval is soon expected for a transfer of over a billion shekels in coalition funds for the establishment and development of dozens of settlements

Platner will face Sen. Susan Collins in November's general election in what has been viewed as a toss-up race that may determine which party controls the Senate following the 2026 midterms

The IDF has approved plans for renewed fighting in Gaza, citing intelligence that Hamas has rebuilt parts of its infrastructure, including some tunnels. Israeli political sources stressed that the Netanyahu government has yet to approve another offensive

A State Comptroller report says the security cabinet discussed cyber threats only once between 2014 and June 2025, despite repeated warnings of inadequate cyber defenses. The report also cites failures in reporting to senior officials and shortcomings in safeguarding sensitive data at the President's Residence