Security forces
IDF expands Personal Security Branch to protect troops, officials from global threats - interview
One of the branch's initial tasks was a comprehensive risk analysis of global flight paths and routes that could pose a hazard to IDF personnel.
IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot
No. 22: David Zini and Eyal Zamir: Commanding Israel’s security through war and turmoil
No. 34: Tomer Bar, Omer Tishler, and Shlomi Binder: Reshaping Israel’s military after October 7
Shootout between Ukrainian security agencies that injured three under investigation, Zelensky says
The dispute centers on the disappearance for nine days of a Russian nationalist activist fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in the 4-1/2-year-old war pitting Moscow against Kyiv.
Transferring West Bank enforcement from IDF to police is a mistake without a plan - editorial
Katz has spoken about the transfer as though the fundamental decision has already been made, while the institutions expected to carry it out are still trying to determine whether it is workable.
Shin Bet officer petitions High Court against Knesset decision to grant Gotliv immunity
Hours after MK Tally Gotliv was granted immunity, the Shin Bet officer she exposed filed a High Court petition seeking to block the decision and restore criminal proceedings.
Special offers for security forces: Rikushet launches initiative after demand for outdoor equipment
As part of the initiative, the chain offers promotions on outdoor gear, clothing and accessories, alongside a 25% “Kaspar” and Stars discount across the store for security forces and the military.
Turkey to contribute troops to Gaza stabilization force, joining five others
ISF commander Maj.-Gen Jasper Jeffers announced that Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania had all pledged to send troops to serve in the ISF.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
IDF, police intercept drone carrying 12 pistols from Jordan
A drone smuggling 12 pistols from Jordan was intercepted overnight by IDF soldiers and Border Police officers on Sunday night, according to a joint statement.
Pakistani Balochistan town back under government control after deadly attacks, leaving 58 dead
In the desert town of Nushki, home to about 50,000, the insurgents seized control of the police station and other security installations, triggering a three-day standoff.
Belgium to pull federal police security for Antwerp's Jewish Quarter
Despite surging antisemitism and hate crimes globally, the 16 officers of the federal police who protect the Jewish quarter in Antwerp will no longer be deployed after January first.
Israel to reopen Allenby Crossing for transfer of goods from Jordan to Gaza, West Bank
According to the source, necessary security upgrades at the crossing have been completed on both the Israeli and Jordanian sides.
