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🪖 Public guidelines remain unchanged amid ongoing tensions with Iran: IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin stated that there are currently no changes to military guidelines for the Israeli public. IDF maintains full operational readiness across all fronts: "As in previous weeks, I wish to emphasize: IDF troops are prepared both defensively and offensively along all the country’s borders. There is no change in the directives, and we will know to update as needed should there be any change,". 🛡️ Home Front Command status: Home Front Command instructions remain unchanged at this time as noted. In long-range missile scenarios originating from Yemen or Iran, missiles travel roughly 1,600–2,000 kilometers, and early alerts may be issued several minutes before impact, ahead of the standard red alert siren. ⏱️ Warning time differences: Unlike short-range rocket fire from Gaza or Lebanon, where red alerts typically provide about 15 seconds to 1.5 minutes to reach shelte...

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🗣️ Negotiations between Iran and the United States are taking place in Muscat, with Oman mediating between the two delegations. The Omani foreign minister is shuttling between the separate rooms where the American and Iranian teams are located. The American delegation includes Witkoff, Kushner, and Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). According to IRIB, negotiations are ongoing. The Iranian delegation returned to the negotiation venue for a second round of talks. The second round, which included the exchange of documents and presentation of red lines between the sides, has concluded. A third round of negotiations may begin next. ⏱️ If these updates are helpful, please consider sharing with friends or family who want clear, real-time insight from Israel. 👉 Follow Israel Realtime across all platforms: IsraelRealTime.com © Israel Realtime. Independently curated. Sources credited where applicable. Israel Realtime — Connecting the World to Israel in Realtime. 

🪖 IDF OPERATIONS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA: IDF forces conducted coordinated counter-terror operations across Judea and Samaria, arresting approximately 60 wanted suspects and seizing firearms, weapon parts, and terror-related equipment. In the Menasha Brigade sector, troops arrested 15 suspects, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives involved in manufacturing explosives. Forces seized M16 rifles, weapon components, and military equipment. In the Etzion Brigade sector, security forces carried out over 100 offensive counter-terror activities and demolished the home of the terrorist responsible for the deadly Gush Junction attack that killed Shalev Zablouni. Additional weapons, including an M16 rifle, were confiscated. In the Binyamin and Ephraim Brigade sectors, forces conducted targeted raids in Beit Liqya and Qalqilya, arresting suspects linked to weapons trafficking and Hamas activity. In the Judea Brigade sector, battalion-level operations in Hebron and nearby villages led to the ...

🔸 U.S.-Iran negotiations begin in Muscat: Negotiations between the United States and Iran have begun in Muscat, Oman. The talks were slightly delayed, according to Al Jazeera. Iran’s foreign minister met with Oman’s foreign minister, who is expected to move between rooms to meet separately with U.S. envoy Witkoff. CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper has arrived in Muscat and will join the negotiations, according to WSJ. ⚠️ Reported U.S. demands and Israel’s assessment: Reported U.S. demands include a complete ban on uranium enrichment, limiting missile range to 500 km, and ending support for regional terror proxies, including Hezbollah. A senior Israeli official said the U.S. has clear red lines and will not capitulate. Israel assesses the talks in Oman will fail. 🚨 U.S. issues fresh “Leave Iran now” alert The U.S. has issued a new alert urging Americans in Iran to depart immediately, without relying on U.S. government assistance. The guidance recommends leaving by land via Türkiye or Arme...

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🔸 U.S. leadership signals diplomacy first but keeps military option open: Vice President Vance said President Trump "will try to get what he can through non-military means – but if he feels the military option is the only one, he will choose that option."  President Trump is expected to make a statement today at 7:00 PM Washington time. 💰 U.S. officials claim internal Iranian financial pressure is increasing: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said, "We have seen that the Iranian leadership is taking money out of the country like crazy. The rats are abandoning the ship. This is a good sign that they know the end may be near". 🛫 American strategic airlift activity to the Middle East continues: Ten U.S. C-17A transport aircraft flew in recent hours between U.S. bases in Germany and U.S. bases in the Middle East, described as an unusual concentration over a short timeframe. Since January 18 through yesterday, 84 flights of C-17A transport aircraft and five flights...

‼️ U.S. military pressure and negotiations with Iran: U.S. President Trump said, "Iran is negotiating today because they are afraid of our fleet. We have a large fleet heading there. Iran is negotiating today because they don't want to be hit. They don't want us to hit them". The U.S. military also released footage from the aircraft carrier Lincoln. The U.S. and Iran made small concessions and agreed to hold talks in Oman, meet directly, focus on the nuclear program, and also discuss missiles and militant groups toward a possible deal. Iranian officials denied agreeing to talks on the ballistic missile program and support for militant groups, insisting negotiations should focus solely on the nuclear program. ⚠️ Israeli leadership discussions and military posture toward Iran: Israel’s cabinet is scheduled to convene today to discuss Iran. The vote on the Arrangements Law was postponed to Monday under pressure from the ultra-Orthodox parties, who are demanding progress ...

🎯 Multiple terrorist operatives eliminated in Gaza operations following ceasefire violations: IDF troops operating in southern Gaza identified a terrorist who approached the Yellow Line and moved toward the forces, posing an imminent threat. Guided by ground troops, the IDF eliminated the terrorist to remove the danger. The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said Israeli forces carried out a targeted strike in southern Gaza eliminating Hamas terrorist Bilal Abu Assi, a Nukhba platoon commander who led the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre. The operation followed what the IDF described as a blatant overnight ceasefire violation in northern Gaza, during which terrorists opened fire on IDF troops and severely wounded a reserve officer. According to the joint statement, Abu Assi played a central role in the October 7 attack that resulted in the murder and abduction of dozens of civilians. The IDF assesses he likely participated in holding deceased hosta...