Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists, dismantled weapons storage facilities, tunnel shafts, and numerous terrorist infrastructure sites both above and below ground.

At a Knesset session marking a decade of Unity Day, Bat-Galim Shaer reflects on Israel’s societal challenges and progress, urging Israelis to step out of their comfort zones and embrace diverse voices for the sake of national unity.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lamented the soldiers' deaths: "On behalf of all Israeli citizens, my wife and I send heartfelt condolences to the families of the heroic soldiers Staff Sergeant Lior Steinberg, Staff Sergeant Ofek Barhana, and Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder, who fell in Gaza in the campaign to defeat Hamas and free our hostages. Our hearts ache for the families in their darkest moments. We will forever appreciate the heroism of our soldiers, Lior, Ofek, and Omer. May their memories be blessed and forever in the heart of the nation."

Could Pakistan align itself with Iran’s bloc and potentially join what some might label a modern “Axis of Evil”? Opinion.

<p>Defense Ministry Crossing Authority security inspectors foiled an attempt overnight to smuggle an M-16 assault rifle through the Trans-Samaria Crossing on Route 5.</p><p>A Palestinian Arab who arrived at the eastern side of the crossing raised the inspectors' suspicions. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the forces found ammunition in a piece of furniture. </p>

Young men lured by quick cash face harsh penalties and community backlash as smuggling trend spreads.

<p>The Spanish Defense Department has ordered the suspension of the manufacturing license for Spike LR2 antitank missiles by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The move results in the cancellation of a substantial, 285 million euro contract to supply antitank systems for the Spanish Army and Marines.</p>

Security forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals and confiscated a 'Carlo' weapon along with additional weapons.