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Intelligence from September Arrest Drives Wave of Hamas Command Killings
defense-news14 days ago

Intelligence from September Arrest Drives Wave of Hamas Command Killings

The capture of senior Hamas security official Mu'in al-Arabid on September 2 provided Israel with critical intelligence, enabling a surge in targeted strikes against Hamas leadership. Since then, three of five Hamas brigade commanders have been killed, including Northern Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Bik, whose death was confirmed on September 29. This escalation occurs despite a fragile ceasefire, with over 1,400 Palestinians killed since its implementation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza#hamas
IDF strikes kill key October 7 abductors and Hamas financial network leaders
defense16 days ago

IDF strikes kill key October 7 abductors and Hamas financial network leaders

Israeli forces killed Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr, the global jihadist who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or on October 7, 2023, and Muhammad Hamad Muhammad Gabain, a Hamas commander involved in holding nine hostages. The strikes, conducted by the IDF and Shin Bet, targeted individuals who continued to supply weapons and plan attacks in violation of the ceasefire. The operations also included the elimination of key figures in Hamas's financial infrastructure, disrupting over $1 billion in funding.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense#gaza#hamas
Israel, Shin Bet arrest Hamas internal security chief in Gaza raid
defense-news1 month ago

Israel, Shin Bet arrest Hamas internal security chief in Gaza raid

Israel’s IDF and Shin Bet announced the capture of Hamas’s head of internal security in the Gaza Strip during a deep operation—the first high‑level arrest there in years. While officials framed it as a major blow, reports differ on the detainee’s exact rank (some named Mu’in al‑Arabid; others say he ran internal security only in Gaza City). Analysts say the move’s strategic impact is unclear: Hamas remains in control, and local Gaza gangs are not the decisive factor in its governance. Any longer-term shift would likely require broader regional and Palestinian Authority/Egyptian involvement, even as Israeli airstrikes continue against Hamas leaders.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza-city#gaza-strip
world1 month ago

Israel evacuates Netanyahu’s son from the U.S. after threat

Israel’s Shin Bet says it urgently evacuated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s eldest son, Yair, from the United States due to a “significant threat.” Netanyahu said Iran had tried to kill one of his sons, though his office did not comment on Sunday. Yair, who moved to Miami in 2023, has long served as an unofficial adviser to his father and has sparked controversy on social media. The development comes as Israel remains at war with Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.

via Politico|
#iran#israel#security-threat
Shin Bet: Iran Plot Targeted Yair Netanyahu, Prompting Evacuation from Florida
israel-news1 month ago

Shin Bet: Iran Plot Targeted Yair Netanyahu, Prompting Evacuation from Florida

Shin Bet confirmed a significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu, prompting his urgent evacuation from Florida back to Israel with his security team; the threat, reported via Newsmax citing a US law enforcement source, alleged Iranian operatives were on the ground in Miami surveilling his residence, and Netanyahu has previously said Iran targeted one of his sons.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#assassination-plot#evacuation#iran
Netanyahu accuses Iran of trying to kill his son, heightening Israel-Iran tensions
world-news1 month ago

Netanyahu accuses Iran of trying to kill his son, heightening Israel-Iran tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Channel 14 interview that Iran "tried to kill one of my sons," though it isn’t clear which son was targeted. The claim came as he urged around-the-clock security for former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, calling such protection essential to prevent Iranian gains. The remarks occur amid broader US-Israel tensions with Iran, with oil markets watching as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.

via Hindustan Times|
#iran#israel#netanyahu
Netanyahu: Iran Tried to Assassinate One of My Sons, Prompting Heightened PM Security
israel-news1 month ago

Netanyahu: Iran Tried to Assassinate One of My Sons, Prompting Heightened PM Security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Channel 14 that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, a claim he tied to security concerns during the election season; he said he spoke with Shin Bet chief David Zini and asked for enhanced protection for any prime minister candidate, and noted that extended personal protection has been granted to his wife Sara and their sons, though he did not specify which son was targeted.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#assassination-attempt#benjamin-netanyahu#iran
Shin Bet Chief Says He Alone Denied Eisenkot Security Detail
israel-politics1 month ago

Shin Bet Chief Says He Alone Denied Eisenkot Security Detail

Shin Bet director David Zini says he alone decided against providing security protection to former IDF chief and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, even as Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the Shin Bet to ensure protection. The Central Elections Committee said Zini informed it that the Shin Bet does not have intelligence indicating threats against Eisenkot, while Eisenkot’s camp argues the private security is insufficient amid rising threats. Security decisions are described as being made in accordance with law and ministerial oversight, with Yashar protesting the decision.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#eisenkot#israel-politics#netanyahu
defense-news5 months ago

Israel uncovers global Iranian terror network, with Azerbaijan plots foiled

Israel’s Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF jointly announced the exposure of a worldwide Iranian terror network run by the IRGC’s Unit 4000, with its top leaders killed earlier in the Israel‑US war against Iran; Azerbaijan said it foiled Iranian plots on its soil—including attacks on Israel’s embassy and a synagogue—and reported drone smuggling and intelligence gathering against targets abroad. The statement names operatives such as Rahman Moqadam, Majid Khademi, Mohsen Suri and Mahdi Yekeh‑Dehghan, and notes Iran‑backed plots against Israeli embassies since Oct 7, 2023. The disclosure could influence diplomacy with Iran and underscores Tehran’s global terror reach.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#azerbaijan#defense-news#iran
Brother of Israel’s security chief linked to Gaza smuggling ring arrest
world8 months ago

Brother of Israel’s security chief linked to Gaza smuggling ring arrest

Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, was arrested with 14 others in a police bust accusing a smuggling network of moving illegal goods—primarily cigarettes—into Gaza for profit. The indictment alleges 14 crates of cigarettes worth about 365,000 shekels (~$117,000), along with mobile phones and car parts, trafficked via West Bank and Gaza routes sometimes under humanitarian pretexts. Prosecutors say the ring aided Hamas and threatened Israeli security; Zini’s attorney denies the charges and notes no evidence links him to his brother. The investigation was led by police and Shin Bet, separately from the brother’s agency.

via cnn.com|
#bezalel-zini#gaza-strip#israel
Shin Bet chief’s brother faces wartime aiding charge over Gaza cigarette smuggling
world8 months ago

Shin Bet chief’s brother faces wartime aiding charge over Gaza cigarette smuggling

Israeli prosecutors charged Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet head David Zini, with aiding the enemy in wartime for allegedly smuggling 14 cartons (about 7,000 packs) of cigarettes into Gaza in exchange for 365,000 shekels; the case is tied to a broader indictment accusing a crime ring of smuggling goods including iPhones and car parts to Hamas, with two accomplices also charged and Zini denying the allegations. His brother is not implicated.

via BBC|
#gaza#indictment#israel