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Terrorist Caught in Forum Plot: Abdallah Gargawi, 20, Indicted for Massive ISIS-Inspired Car Bombing

Aug 18, 2026·08:10

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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF will submit a plan within two weeks to transfer civilian enforcement in Judea and Samaria to the Israel Police, and stressed that violence and taking the law into one’s own hands by unauthorized parties will not be permitted.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is very satisfied with the primaries’ results, noting the list reflects renewal and an integration of new forces ahead of forming a broad national government.

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New details on findings from the Battle of Sultan Yacoub: Information indicates that in a special overnight operation, the IDF and Intelligence Directorate obtained equipment and accessories attributed to armored corps soldier Yehuda Katz, of blessed memory, missing for 44 years. The items were transferred to the family and are now being examined, reported journalist Itay Blumental.

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Squadron 190 ‘Magic Touch’ to Relocate From Ramon to Ramat David Base This Afternoon

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05:09

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New Details on Last Night’s Attack at Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Northern Syria

According to reports on unofficial Arab channels cited by reporter Doron Kadosh, Turkish forces are stationed at the attacked base.

04:44

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Israel Struck Deep in Syria at an Especially Distant Target: The Abu al-Duhur Military Airport Near Idlib, About 300 Kilometers from Israel

According to an Al-Jazeera report, four missiles were fired at the base’s runways. Israeli officials have not yet commented.

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Four foreign workers were injured by the detonation of unexploded ordnance in an agricultural area in Metula. One is in serious condition, and the others sustained minor to moderate injuries.

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A military exercise is taking place today from the afternoon until the evening in the Judea and Menashe Brigades area. As part of the exercise, there will be heavy movement of security forces, vehicles, and aircraft, and explosions will be heard. The IDF Spokesperson emphasizes that there is no fear of a security incident.

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Ben-Gvir’s plans after police get Judea & Samaria authority: Renewed Hebron raids, Border Police in Arab cities, moving bases to Areas A & B, and allowing weapons at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Additionally, joint training exercises are planned for the Border Police with rapid response teams in Judea and Samaria communities, with an emphasis on mass infiltration and raid scenarios.

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Prime Minister’s Office in an English statement: “It was decided to establish two working groups to advance the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, alongside addressing sanitation, clean water and public health. Israel emphasizes that the dismantling of weapons and demilitarization will be completed before any reconstruction process begins in the Strip.”

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A Hamas explosive detonated overnight near the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip. In response: IDF forces attacked.

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Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Katz’s call to transfer enforcement powers in Judea and Samaria from the IDF to the police: To advance the proposal’s implementation, I demand that responsibility for the Judea and Samaria Border Police be transferred from the IDF to the Israel Police, in accordance with the coalition agreement that has so far been violated.

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