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Attack on Iranian regime’s military seems the most likely possibility Weeks after the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a ballistic missile assault on Israel, the much-expected Israeli response has still not come. In this analysis, we will explore possible reasons for the delay, before looking at possible scenarios of Israel’s response – where it could strike, and how. Two weeks without response – when will Israel attack? After the first direct attack by the Iranian regime against Israel in April, the IDF’s response followed within a week. This time, however, things look different, and there are several possible reasons for it. Continue reading this article…

Terror cell leaders planned to travel abroad to meet ISIS representatives A terror plot to blow up the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv, located in one of Israel’s largest central hubs, according to an announcement issued by the Israel Police and Shin Bet domestic intelligence on Thursday morning. The attack was reportedly planned by five Israeli-Arab residents of Tayibe, who had recently established a terror cell affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The attack was foiled in a joint operation by police officers from the Central Police Unit, as well as undercover Unit 433 “Gideonim” fighters…

Israel aims to prevent resupply of terror group via Iranian shipments Amid reports of the Iranian missile assault on Israel and heavy fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in Lebanon, several recent reports indicate that Israel continues its efforts to target senior Hezbollah operatives, with a particular focus on disrupting the group’s weapons supply lines. In an unprecedented incident, Israel allegedly struck Hezbollah targets early Thursday morning, reportedly near Russian military positions in Syria. The IDF has so far avoided striking targets located near Russian military positions in Syria, typically coordinating its attacks on Iranian sites in advance. Continue reading this article allisrael.com

Analysis: Israel is now perceived as a country with perhaps mythical powers, and the ensuing uncertainty and speculation as to what else might be in store for its enemies is a decisive strategic force multiplier Israel’s 2024 population comprised 0.12% of the world’s population. Its territory amounts to 88% of Maryland’s. And yet on September 17 and 18, this tiny nation most likely caused armies the world over to rethink their military doctrines. This was a full-blown remote-controlled offensive deep inside enemy territory that inflicted mass casualties but without risking a single soldier in face-to-face combat and with traditional military capabilities…

Analysis: Israel can strike Iran’s nuclear or oil sites, but such action may conflict with Israeli and US interests; Tehran has escalated its aggression under pressure from weakened proxies and strained alliances The Iranian ballistic missile attack on Tuesday marked a significant escalation in the conflict, particularly due to the strategic sites targeted by Tehran. The Iranians attempted to strike key locations such as airports and the Dimona area, fully aware that their imprecise missiles could impact civilian areas.  Israel must now consider escalating its response—not only due to the attempt to target strategic sites with missiles carrying nearly one-ton…

Over 100 rockets, drones fired at Israel after multiple strikes in terror group’s Beirut stronghold overnight; IDF sends 36th Division into Lebanon, joining 98th Division The IDF announced the first fatalities of Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon after eight soldiers were killed during battles against Hezbollah operatives in the south of the country. The slain troops were named as: Cpt. Eitan Itzhak Oster, 22, a team commander in the Egoz Commando Unit, from Modi’in. Cpt. Harel Etinger, 23, a team commander in the Egoz Commando Unit, from Eli. Cpt. Itai Ariel Giat, 23, of the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit, from…

The Iran-backed group claims ‘vital target’ successfully hit, urges other nations to support Palestinians and Lebanese ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility Thursday for overnight drone attacks on central Israel, the latest in a line of drone and missile attacks on the Jewish state. In a statement posted to X Thursday, Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed to have successfully hit a “vital target” in Tel Aviv with a number of Yaffa-type drones. The IDF earlier reported that a drone was shot down by the Israeli Air Force over the sea off…

According to the IDF, it will continue to operate in the Rafah area after eliminating 15 terrorists. Armed forces eliminated two terrorists who participated in the October 7 Hamas massacre during operations in the Gaza Strip, along with additional Hamas terrorists operating in a former school.The first terrorist killed who participated in the October 7 attacks was Suleiman Juad Suleiman Abu Lafi after an Israel Air Force (IAF) aircraft struck him during operations in Gaza last week, the IDF said. Abu Lafi’s role in the October 7 attacks was to facilitate the transfer of weapons to and from the Gaza Strip,…

The Home Front Command said that no changes have been made to the safety guidelines Hezbollah launched a surface-to-surface missile at Tel Aviv on Wednesday, triggering sirens at 6:30 am for the first time since January. The IDF said that a single projectile had been intercepted, and that no changes have been made as of yet to the Home Front Command guidelines – school will be held as usual. Magen David Adom emergency medical services said that no reports had come of injuries. After the attack, the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, told residents of Lebanon who fled their homes…

National Security Council warns approaching anniversary of October 7 Hamas attack likely to intensify motivation to carry out terror actions, advises caution The National Security Council issued a lengthy travel advisory Wednesday to Israelis planning to go abroad over the upcoming Jewish holiday period, warning of stepped-up attempts by Iran and its proxy terror groups to commit attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets. Citing many public remarks by Iran and Hezbollah about plans for attacks in response to Israeli actions and alleged actions, the advisory assessed that attempts will intensify with the approach of the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7…