Jerusalem, 20 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Earlier on Saturday, IDF soldiers shot and killed two terrorists who were observed crossing the Gaza ceasefire’s Yellow Line in the northern Strip, according to the Israeli military.

The military stated that forces from the IDF’s 16th Brigade operating in the northern Strip had identified the terrorists, who were subsequently shot dead by the Israeli Air Force.

Jerusalem, 20 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Amid Israeli concerns that Iran is increasing its ballistic missile production, NBC reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to present a new plan for attacking the Iran during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. According to the American network, this information came from a source familiar with the plans and four former American officials who were briefed on the matter. The report also states that Israel is concerned that Iran is renewing its nuclear enrichment sites, but that the threats posed by renewed ballistic weapons and repaired air defences are more urgent.

Jerusalem, 20 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler has stated that Israel is opposed to Ankara’s involvement in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, although negotiations are ongoing. Güler underlined that Turkey’s “determination and decision regarding participation in the stability maintenance force in Gaza remain unchanged.” “All preparations have been completed, including the military unit that will be deployed,” the Turkish Minister added.

Jerusalem, 19 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — According to the IDF spokesperson, a report was received today regarding a possible kidnapping of an Israeli civilian in Jericho.”Upon receiving the report, IDF forces moved quickly to the scene and began conducting searches in the area. Civil Administration forces worked to establish contact with the civilian, and after contact was established, they located and protected her until she was handed over to security forces. We emphasize that entry of Israeli civilians into Area A territories is dangerous and prohibited by law,” the statement said. The civilian is in good health.

The Prime Minister’s Office, this afternoon (Friday, 19 December 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:

Today, a meeting of the international mechanism – under American auspices – between Israel and Lebanon took place in Naqoura as planned. With the approval of the Prime Minister and as per a directive from the National Security Council (NSC) Acting Director, NSC Deputy Director for Foreign Policy Dr. Yosef Dreznin participated in the meeting.

The meeting is a continuation of the security dialogue aimed at ensuring the disarmament of Hezbollah by the Lebanese army. During the meeting, ways to promote economic projects were discussed in order to underscore the mutual interest in removing the Hezbollah threat and ensuring sustainable security for residents on both sides of the border.
 

Jerusalem, 18 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Police reported that forces of the Jerusalem District Central Unit, in cooperation with other units, operated Wednesday and overnight in Qalqilya and Ramallah and arrested two suspects as part of the undercover agent operation “Crossing Borders” – to date, 62 suspects have been arrested in the case for trafficking in weapons and drugs.

Jerusalem, 18 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Transportation’s National Drone Initiative is advancing by integrating technological experiments for the continuous operation of commercial and public services.

Future drone service models will soon be tested in the fields of healthcare, logistics and municipal services, including the transfer of medical equipment and blood between hospitals, retail deliveries and the transfer of equipment to gas rigs and ships.

The project, operated by the Ayalon Routes Company, in collaboration with the Innovation Authority and government ministries, regulators, local authorities, and technology companies, is now progressing from a combination of flight tests and spot demonstrations to a practical examination of continuous operation of drones for commercial and public use.

Jerusalem, 18 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli government approved a decision that the government said, “constitutes a significant and critical step in the national plan to combat crime, violence, and illegal weapons in the Arab sector.”

The decision was made after joint headquarters work by the professional teams from the Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of Social Equality May Golan, Minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir, and in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Shin Bet.

As part of the decision, a dedicated budget allocation of a total of 220.7 million Shekels ($68 million) was approved, from Government Resolution 550, which will be directed directly to strengthening the enforcement capabilities, intelligence, and operational activities of the Shin Bet, the Israel Police, and the Shin Bet, with the aim of restoring personal security to Israeli citizens, improving their quality of life, and strengthening national security.

Jerusalem, 18 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Israeli security forces are continuing to operate in Jenin, where Border Police undercover units of the Judea and Samaria region and IDF Paratrooper Reconnaissance Unit fighters arrested two terrorists affiliated with the Islamic Jihad terror organization, who had previously taken part in terror activities in the area.

This was part of what the IDF described as an “extensive operation” that began Wednesday night.

In a complementary activity, forces conducted warning conversations and interrogations of suspects in terror activity, arrested several suspects, and, in addition, located and confiscated combat means.