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IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns

Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.

IDF officers and individuals in civilian clothing stand next to Chinese-manufactured MG SZ Electric Vehicles belonging to the IDF Kirya Headquarters security patrol, 2021; illustrative.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, April 24, 2026.

Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties

Campaign materials of candidates who ran in yesterday’s Likud primary elections are seen in Jerusalem, August 18, 2026

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Jared Kushner speaks at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026; illustrative.

Kushner: US will back Israeli resumption of war if Hamas fails to honor disarmament commitments


Israel-Somaliland ties move from recognition to cooperation with ambassador appointment

Israel, in late December, became the first country to recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a northeastern part of Somalia that has long claimed independence.

The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.

'A true partnership unlike any other': Huckabee affirms US support for Israel at Knesset

In addition to Huckabee, the session was attended by members of the Ruderman Family Foundation, several Members of Knesset, and Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of murdered hostage Omer Neutra.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Zamir appoints two new Brig.-Gens., including IDF's first haredi affairs advisor

Emuna will directly coordinate with all branches and directorates in the IDF to better advance and expand the service of haredi soldiers.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir held an appointment ceremony for two newly promoted Brigadier-Generals: Avinoam Emunah (L), Shai Siman-Tov, February 24, 2026.

Geneva talks may be last chance for US, Iran to negotiate before war, ex-Israel Navy chief says

Marom said Israel and the United States appear to be nearing possible military action against Iran, and predicted unprecedented operational coordination between the IDF and the US military.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

'All options remain on the table,' Iranian parliament speaker warns in threat to US

The speaker insisted that so long as the US commits to diplomacy and “respects Iran’s national dignity and mutual interests,” then Tehran would be prepared to negotiate.

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaks for protesters while participating in a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026.

Israel delivers autonomous BlueWhale mini-submarine to Germany in historic defense milestone

The IAI is a regular supplier to the German Army, having provided it with the Arrow 3 system, and has received an additional contract from the German Air Force.

 The autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine.

Iran-linked hacker group claims to hack servers of Israel's largest healthcare provider

Clalit has stated it is “examining the reliability of the message,” but has not confirmed that any patient data was compromised.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

America's deadliest fighter jet: F-22 fleet lands in Israel, sending clear message to Iran

The F-22 fleet is the latest addition to the arsenal that the US has amassed in the region over the last few weeks.

An F-22 Raptor

'Israel' removed from Jordanian parliament minutes, proposing MP calls Israel 'enemy of Jordanians'

Jordan’s Parliament voted to erase mentions of "Israel" from debate on US Ambassador Huckabee’s comments on West Bank reforms, calling them a breach of international law.

Members of the Jordanian Parliament sit in the plenum during a debate, Amman, December 1, 2011; illustrative.

Israel preparing to evacuate embassies abroad, source tells Saudi outlet Al Hadath

Israel may evacuate some embassies due to heightened threats from Iranian-linked entities, with embassies in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America on high alert.

A member of police walks next to the embassy of Israel in Berlin, Germany, October 20, 2024.