Two Israelis were wounded, reportedly seriously, in a shooting attack near Judea Junction on Route 35, close to Hebron, a short time ago. The IDF says two terrorists carried out the attack and were killed by Israeli…

Two Israelis were wounded, reportedly seriously, in a shooting attack near Judea Junction on Route 35, close to Hebron, a short time ago. The IDF says two terrorists carried out the attack and were killed by Israeli forces following a brief pursuit. Emergency teams are evacuating the wounded for medical treatment.

Iranian officials believe a renewed military confrontation with Israel and the United States is inevitable and are preparing for the possibility that Israel will launch the first attack, potentially within days and…

Iranian officials believe a renewed military confrontation with Israel and the United States is inevitable and are preparing for the possibility that Israel will launch the first attack, potentially within days and before Israel's October 27 elections, according to Iranian sources. The sources said Tehran is closely following statements from Israeli and American officials and expects Israel to initiate the next round of fighting, with Iran preparing its response. Iranian officials are also considering the possibility that an initial Israeli attack could be followed by a broader American military operation. However, Israeli security officials told Channel 12 that they have not identified Iranian military activity that would currently justify a preemptive strike. The IDF remains on heightened alert, and the Israeli and American militaries continue training and have prepared joint operational plans should military action become necessary. Israeli security officials expressed concern that Iran could misinterpret Israeli military preparations and political statements as indications of an imminent attack, potentially prompting Tehran to strike first. The officials warned that such a miscalculation could trigger a wider confrontation despite neither side having made a decision to initiate hostilities. They also cautioned against introducing political considerations into security decisions in the days leading up to Israel's elections. According to Channel 12, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stressed the importance of maintaining security stability during discussions Thursday, while Israeli defense officials continue to favor avoiding military escalation in the absence of an immediate threat.

Military aircraft are being repositioned in the Gulf, while Royal Air Force personnel have been instructed to resume carrying protective equipment, a source familiar with regional military activity told BNN, amid…

Military aircraft are being repositioned in the Gulf, while Royal Air Force personnel have been instructed to resume carrying protective equipment, a source familiar with regional military activity told BNN, amid heightened tensions with Iran. According to the source, the movements involve both fighter jets and military transport aircraft. BNN contacted U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for comment on the movements and whether they were connected to preparations for renewed military operations against Iran. In a response to BNN, a U.S. official speaking on background through CENTCOM Public Affairs said, "We regularly move U.S. service members and assets to optimize mission readiness. We do not discuss related movements for operational security reasons." "U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to protect American personnel and interests across the region," the official added. Asked specifically about potential future military operations, the official said, "We will not speculate on potential future operations for operational security reasons." CENTCOM did not confirm or deny the specific movements described by BNN's source.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern that a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election would lead to accusations that he was using military action for political purposes, Haaretz…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern that a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election would lead to accusations that he was using military action for political purposes, Haaretz reported, citing sources familiar with his meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to the report, the United States and Israel reached an agreement in principle on the need for a preemptive strike against Iran to prevent further advances in its nuclear and missile programs. The conclusion was central to Monday's lengthy meeting between Netanyahu and Hegseth at the Ovda Air Base in southern Israel. Intelligence presented during the meeting reportedly indicated that Iran was moving nuclear equipment into more heavily protected underground facilities, raising concerns that the sites could soon become significantly more difficult to strike. Haaretz reported that Netanyahu told American officials he feared an attack before the election would prompt accusations that he was attempting to influence the vote in his favor. He also expressed concern that even if Iran attacked Israel first, his political opponents would accuse him of exploiting the confrontation for electoral purposes. Netanyahu reportedly emphasized the sensitivity of the timing and asked that consideration be given to how military action could proceed without appearing politically motivated. The reported agreement in principle does not establish that a strike has been authorized or that a date has been set.