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IDF on high alert in Hebron as 20,000 Israelis expected for Shabbat amid terror attack fears

With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.

Jews seen in the West Bank city of Hebron, during Shabbat Chayei Sarah celebrations, November 15, 2025. (Illustrative)
A vehicle drives past an election campaign banner featuring a picture of Yousef Jabareen of the Joint List, in Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 10, 2026

My Word: Arab voting and the bigger picture - opinion

Palestinians inspect the charred remains of two vehicles reportedly set on fire by extremist Jewish settlers in the West Bank town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, November 5, 2026.

West Bank Arabs set Israeli vehicle on fire after Jewish rioters torch Palestinian cars - report

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks during a Board of Peace panel at the Whitby Hotel, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S., September 23, 2026.

BoP’s Blair meets Herzog, Netanyahu in Israel as US pushes to revive Gaza reconstruction plan


Israel's new IDF Space Division marks major shift in military strategy after Iran war - opinion

Israel must do everything possible to maintain near-complete independence in its space capabilities across all aspects of “Blue and White” development.

A student of an IDF air force school watches the stars through a telescope at a new planetarium in Maale Adumim, January 13. 2008.

New academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year

The new plan allows alternative assessments in up to three courses, eases scholarship eligibility requirements, and offers accommodations for students whose studies were extended due to service.

Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.

Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report

The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences. 

A HAMAS terrorist is seen alongside guns in Gaza.

WATCH: Unlawful haredi protests ramp up near IDF recruitment center in Kiryat Ono

The protesters also tried to intimidate the new recruits arriving at the base, police added.

Haredi protesters gather outside the Tel Hashomer IDF base in Kiryat Ono on November 1, 2026.

Hezbollah unlikely to attack Israel in case of US-Iran war unless regime under threat - report

Hezbollah would, according to a senior Lebanese official, join the fight despite its weakened military capacity if the Iranian regime's survival was found to be at stake.

A man attending a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah abd holding an Iranian and a Hezbolla flag on September 27, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu

"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

David “Mickey” Marcus (nom de guerre – Mickey Stone) was a rare Jewish graduate of America’s prestigious West Point Military Academy, and served in the US Army during World War II.

IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.

Ramim Ridge declared closed military zone after unexploded ordnance reported

On Saturday, the IDF stated that the Military Police have secured the scene, and explosives disposal teams are currently working to neutralize the items.

Israel Police respond to the scene of an explosion caused by a previously undetonated ordnance near Metula on August 18, 2026.

Three arrested in West Bank after clash between Israelis, Palestinians as olive harvest continues

A security source confirmed that police officers and IDF soldiers were called to the scene, where they separated the two groups and arrested three suspects, who were taken in for questioning.

Israeli security forces raid the Askar refugee camp in the West Bank, September 4, 2026; Illustrative.

Israel prepares for possible Iran escalation as US delays military action until after midterms

Israeli officials assess that Iran is stalling nuclear talks as Washington weighs military action, while the IDF prepares for a possible Gaza City offensive.

People walk on a street near a mural featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026.