Israel moved up its security Cabinet meeting as Washington confirmed talks with Tehran would proceed on Friday in Oman, despite Iran’s refusal to discuss missiles or terror financing and continued doubts over prospects for an agreement

New IDF directive cuts reserve preparation and recovery days retroactively, prompting warnings from battalion commanders and senior reservists that readiness, morale and mental resilience are being dangerously undermined

Police say the 19-year-old made online threats ahead of Herzog’s planned visit to Australia, prompting tightened security and protest restrictions in Sydney

Victims were on their way to work when they were gunned down near Shefa-Amr, underscoring a relentless crime wave in Arab towns, where 33 people have been killed since the start of the year amid growing despair and anger at authorities

On one side, Iran’s foreign minister says there is a chance for a quick deal, but only on the nuclear issue; on the other, Witkoff and Kushner arrive with red lines as talks open in Oman, as Israel says the US won’t blink but Trump remains unpredictable

First Lady recalls the 'emotional meeting' she had with Aviva Siegel in New York in January 2025 and what she says was her work to get Keith Siegel freed; Keith Siegel was held for 484 days until he was released in February 2025 shortly after Donald Trump began his second term as president

Senior officers warn the timing and process of awarding commendations could deepen divisions, as committees set criteria for acts of bravery during the Oct. 7 attack and the prolonged fighting in Gaza and southern Lebanon

IDF planners warn uncertainty is affecting regular units as investigations continue into recent attacks, new evacuation plans are prepared and officials assess that Hamas terrorists will keep testing the ceasefire despite Israeli retaliatory strikes