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⚠️ ISRAEL INTEGRATES ADVANCED DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS INTO NEW CH-53K FLEET, EXPANDS OFFICER SECURITY AND REGIONAL LIAISON ROLES, CONTINUES HEZBOLLAH TARGETING IN LEBANON AND COUNTERTERROR OPERATIONS IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA AMID IRAN TENSIONS

🚁 Defense Ministry Signs Major CH-53K Upgrade Deal: Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a deal worth over ₪400 million with Elbit Systems to integrate advanced Israeli technologies into the new CH-53K “Pere” heavy transport helicopters. The package includes command and control, avionics, electronic warfare, warning systems, and advanced missile defense (DIRCM).

The upgrades will be installed on 12 helicopters purchased to replace the aging Yasur fleet. The helicopters were acquired through a U.S. Foreign Military Sales agreement and are currently being assembled by Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky in Connecticut before a dedicated Israeli modification process integrates operational systems tailored to Israeli Air Force mission requirements.

The upgrades are expected to improve cockpit capabilities and support safer operations in complex environments. They are also intended to enhance landing zone identification and obstacle detection.

Defense officials said the project is a key part of Israel’s multi-year force-build plan, including new aircraft, refueling platforms, and advanced weapons systems. They added that integrating Israeli technologies is intended to maintain operational superiority, strengthen domestic defense industry capabilities, ensure supply continuity, and enhance pilot safety and mission performance.

⚠️ Security Increased for Israeli Officers Amid Iran Threats: Amid concerns over retaliation by Iran and allied groups following Israeli assassinations, a significant number of Israeli officers have received enhanced security protection. The IDF also decided to expand the unit responsible for safeguarding senior military officers and Israeli military delegations abroad.

🗣️ U.S. Requests Restraint Toward Iran During Negotiations: The United States asked Israel to refrain from attacking Iran while negotiations remain ongoing.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said: "The situation with Iran is on the verge of an explosion that will engulf the entire Middle East".

💱A recent Shin Bet report said security forces detected Israelis who initiated contact with Iranian agents and offered to work for them in exchange for money.

⚠️ Hezbollah-Linked Report Cites Syrian Threat and Border Concerns: Hezbollah-affiliated outlet Al-Akhbar reported that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa told close associates during a closed meeting: "Hezbollah's turn has come; we will not forget our revenge".

The report said Beirut fears potential military activity along the Lebanese–Syrian border and the possibility that a strike on Iran could be exploited to open a new front against Lebanon.

🎯 IDF Operations Continue in Southern Lebanon Against Hezbollah Rebuild Efforts: Troops are operating in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from reestablishing capabilities. This year, the unit’s troops eliminated approximately 60 Hezbollah terrorists and dismantled dozens of terrorist structures, weapons storage facilities, and observation posts.

The unit’s observation command centers also assisted in directing ground and aerial fire in hundreds of focused operations in southern Lebanon.

🔹 IDF Establishes Druze Regional Liaison Role: The IDF is establishing a new liaison position to manage relations with Druze communities in the Middle East, particularly in Syria and Lebanon. Major General Ghassan Alian, who is of Druze origin, has been appointed to the role under the IDF Northern Command.

❌ IDF Apprehends Two Terrorists in al-Am'ari Area: Overnight, IDF soldiers operated in the al-Am'ari area and apprehended two terrorists involved in terrorist activity throughout the war. The suspects were transferred to security forces for further questioning, and the IDF said it will continue to act to thwart terrorism across Judea and Samaria.


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