❌ Binyamin arrests target bombmaking and weapons trafficking: Duvdevan soldiers, acting under Shin Bet direction, arrested two suspects accused of manufacturing explosive devices for attacks on IDF forces. A weapons dealer holding a large quantity of weapons was also arrested, and all three suspects were transferred for further security handling.
🪨 Rock attack near Ma’ale Levona wounds an Israeli civilian: Terrorists hurled rocks at vehicles on a central route, damaging two vehicles and injuring one person who was evacuated to a hospital. IDF forces began searching for the attackers and temporarily encircled the Sinjil area.
🩺 Katz presses for a NIS 25 billion rehabilitation reform: The defense minister demanded that Finance Ministry officials stop delaying the Mor-Yosef Committee recommendations and implement the prime minister’s directive. The committee aims to expand assistance and overhaul rehabilitation. About 25,000 newly wounded personnel entered the department since October 7, 62% with psychological injuries or post-traumatic stress; it is expected to treat about 100,000 people by 2028, while the reform would cost NIS 25 billion over a decade. Katz said each day of delay harms wounded personnel and families.
🕵️ An IDF conscript received a five-year sentence for Iran-linked espionage: The soldier accepted paid photography assignments from Iran-linked Telegram contacts in 2025 and sent two videos of David’s Sling interceptions filmed from civilian locations, receiving payment for one, as well as publicly available footage found online. After informing a member of his unit when he felt pressured, he was arrested by the Shin Bet the next day. The joint investigation found that he had not transferred military information obtained through his position; the court considered that he ended contact and reported the approach, while prosecutors had sought seven years for deterrence. He was sentenced to prison, a suspended term, a NIS 1,000 fine and demotion to private; his identity and unit remain under a publication ban.
📜 The Knesset limited the attorney general’s powers before the High Court: MK Simcha Rothman’s law received final approval after coalition members who had rebelled in the previous vote backed the measure. The attorney general will no longer be able to argue against the government before the High Court of Justice.
🧭 Coalition disputes sharpened over military and judicial conduct: A cabinet official accused the chief of staff of intervening at politically sensitive timing before the detention-law vote and of adjusting proposed measures in response to media pressure rather than security considerations. Shas chairman Aryeh Deri said the right-wing bloc would remain united and accused the opposition and judicial system of seeking to dismantle it through court petitions.
🚷 Bennett rejected a Palestinian state and territorial concessions: Responding to Yair Golan, Naftali Bennett said he would not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, the transfer of territory or the closure of preparatory programs.
📊 A Channel 13 poll gave the anti-Netanyahu bloc 61 seats: The Trooper–Hendel party crossed the threshold with four seats, Yair Golan reached 11, Bezalel Smotrich six, Gadi Eisenkot 21 and Naftali Bennett 15.
🏘️ The cabinet approved NIS 1.3 billion for settlement development: The decision, reportedly taken about a month ago, funds the establishment and expansion of numerous communities in Judea and Samaria and was advanced by Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Struk.
📉 Reported economic indicators weakened: The cited index fell to 1.6%, its lowest level since 2021, while housing prices recorded their sharpest decline in eight years.
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