Is IRAN Creating The ENEMIES Found In An Ancient BIBLE PROPHECY?

 

Dr. Bill Salus 

Iran is attacking it’s Arab neighbors across the Persian Gulf again in an attempt to get them to eliminate US military bases in their countries. This could soon backfire against Iran and turn these Arabs into the enemy forces prophesied in Jeremiah 49:37.

“I myself (The LORD) will go with Elam’s (SW Iran) enemies to shatter it. In my fierce anger, I will bring great disaster upon the people of Elam,” says the Lord. “Their enemies will chase them with the sword until I have destroyed them completely.” (Jeremiah 49:37, NLT; emphasis added)

Elam is located in SW Iran and is the primary location from which these Iranian attacks originate from. In addition Elam is the location of strategic targets identified below.

Isfahan: Iran’s largest nuclear research facility.

Natanz: Iran's primary enrichment facility.

Bushehr: One of Iran’s nuclear reactors.

Shiraz: Iran’s special weapons and missile development facility.

Some argue that Jeremiah's Elam prophecy was historically fulfilled at the time of the Babylonian Empire, however my article linked below refutes this possibility.

Has the Prophecy of Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-39 Been Historically Fulfilled?

IRGC vows response after US struck two Iranian launchers preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz

"We will take retribution" against the US for striking Larak Island, a spokesperson for the IRGC told state broadcaster IRIB on Sunday evening, adding that Iran "will punish those responsible."

Iran launched missiles at US ships in the Strait of Hormuz early on Monday morning, Iranian state media Press TV reported. The US military struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were seen preparing to fire towards the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a US official told The Jerusalem Post, marking the first US strike on Iran in several weeks. According to Axios, the rockets were armed with sea mines.

IRGC-run media outlet Fars News reported that witnesses in the area heard the explosion. The IRGC spokesperson claimed the attack was born out of "desperation" from the US and Israel, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday evening. "We will take retribution" against the US for striking Larak Island, the spoeksperson said, adding that Iran would "punish those responsible."

The IRGC said that the American attack had killed and injured several soldiers and civilians, but did not provide a precise casualty toll. "This action will be met with a response from the sons of Islamic Iran, and the US will face punishment," IRIBreported. The attack was "a strategic and fatal error by the Trump administration," the IRGC spokesperson said in a statement on X/Twitter. It "will shift the balance against its designers and entail heavy costs." (Read More)

Nearly all missiles reportedly intercepted as Iran targets US forces in Jordan

Iran is attacking US forces stationed in Jordan, Fox News reporter Trey Yingst says, citing a US source.

There has been no significant impact so far, the reporter’s X post says, adding that nearly all incoming missiles “have been intercepted at this point.” (Source)

Iran's Dual Crisis: Economy and Nuclear Arms

U.S. sanctions are strangling Iran's economy and causing humanitarian distress, but the regime refuses to budge. Expert Dr. Shai Har-Zvi analyzes the strategic crossroads facing Tehran: possible scenarios for civil unrest, why the regime clings to its nuclear program as existential insurance, and direct implications for Hezbollah and Israel.

...The consequences of American sanctions are clearly visible on Iranian streets and are driving an increasingly severe humanitarian crisis. According to the analysis presented, the economic distress has reached catastrophic proportions. Citizens are experiencing acute shortages of basic goods, cannot purchase medications or food, and there are even reports of extreme phenomena such as organ sales to survive.

...Despite this grim domestic reality, the Revolutionary Guards and the regime's leadership continue to display a rigid and stubborn line, showing no willingness to yield to American dictates. The central dilemma hovering over Tehran is the breaking point: whether and when public distress will translate into widespread popular uprising in the streets, similar to past events but with intensity that could threaten the regime's stability, or whether the cracks and despair will first seep into the ranks of the military and the regime's own security apparatus. Iran's leadership faces several strategic options for dealing with the crisis.

...One possibility is adopting a posture of "strategic waiting," attempting to weather the current period in hopes of future policy changes and easing of sanctions. Conversely, there exists a worrying scenario of deliberate escalation. Should the economic stranglehold tighten to an unbearable point for the regime, Tehran might choose to break the deadlock by creating regional confrontation. This course of action could include attacks on Persian Gulf states, a move designed to demonstrate to the international community and the United States the heavy price of cornering Iran, and to create counter-leverage that would force the West to retreat from sanctions. .

..Another critical issue discussed extensively is the disturbing progress of Iran's nuclear program. Despite this topic being somewhat pushed to the margins of media discourse recently, it remains an existential and central threat. Dr. Har-Zvi emphasized in the interview that Iran views developing nuclear weapons as its ultimate "insurance policy", the only guarantee ensuring the regime's survival against external overthrow attempts. This is a key lesson Tehran drew from its previous confrontations. In the Israeli context, he clarified that given current geopolitical realities, Israel's ability to launch a direct military campaign deep inside Iran to thwart the nuclear project is extremely limited, as long as it lacks full backing and explicit "green light" from the U.S. military. (Ed note: A very interesting and thought-provoking article from the JFeed staff. But it must be remembered that with the Islamic regime, this is not a poticial war, it's a religious war. Would you give up your religion? Paragraphs were taken out of context.)  (Read More)

Explosions heard in Jordan after Iran reportedly launches missiles at US targets

Explosions and interceptions reported in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets, following an American strike on Larak Island.

Explosions were heard and interceptions were recorded in Jordan early Monday morning, following a launch attributed to Iran. The explosions came after Iranian media reported that missiles were launched from Iran towards US bases in the kingdom. A US source told Fox News that “nearly all incoming missiles have been intercepted at this point." The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the missile fire, announcing that it had targeted the US bases Al-Azraq and King Hussein in Jordan. According to the statement, the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles. The Jordanian military announced that it had intercepted eight missiles that entered the country's airspace. 

On Sunday evening, the IRGC threatened retaliation following a US strike on Iranian military targets on Larak Island that reportedly killed two people and wounded two others. A US official confirmed to Axios that American forces carried out the strike to prevent Iranian forces from deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marked the first known US strike inside Iran since late July, when President Donald Trump paused a two-week US military campaign in the strategic waterway.

"Earlier today US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz," a US official told Axios. The official added that US forces are "monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce" through the strait. Tasnim, an Iranian news agency affiliated with the IRGC, reported that the attack was carried out by a drone and that two people were killed and two others wounded.

In a statement quoted by Iran's IRNA news agency, the IRGC vowed retaliation, saying, "The terrorist enemy's aggression on Larak Island will be met with punishment for the aggressor." The IRGC further accused the United States and Israel of attempting to reassert their influence in the region. The American-Zionist adversary, once more acting out of frustration over its domestic challenges and waning influence in the region, aims to resurrect its malevolent presence and sway public perception. "In an act of aggression, it attacked Larak Island, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of several citizens." (Read More)

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

The United Arab Emirates’ air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters Monday, the Defense Ministry said, an attack that comes after the United States and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend, the first significant military action in a month.

During the lull in fighting, the U.S. has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

After the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, Iran established a chokehold on the strait, though which a fifth of the world’s traded oil passed in peacetime, slowing ship traffic to a trickle. (Read More)

Jordan Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE

After intercepting ballistic missiles fired toward its territory, Jordan also denounces Iran's drone strike on the United Arab Emirates. Jordan's Foreign Ministry issued a formal condemnation on Monday of an Iranian attack targeting the United Arab Emirates, after an Iranian drone was intercepted over the country's territorial waters. The Jordanian statement comes after eight ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward American military bases in Jordan were intercepted overnight.

Jordan condemns the Iranian attack against the United Arab Emirates, which was carried out using an unmanned aerial vehicle that was intercepted by air defense systems," the ministry said in its statement. "Jordan views this as a blatant violation of the UAE's sovereignty, a threat to its security, stability and territorial integrity, and a dangerous escalation. This also constitutes a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter."

The statement added that Jordan "affirms in its declaration its absolute solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, and stands by its side in any steps it takes to defend its sovereignty, security and the safety of its citizens residing in the country." Earlier on Monday, the Emirati air force intercepted an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle over the country's territorial waters. The interception occurred against the backdrop of Iran's broader military response targeting American interests across the Middle East, following a U.S. military strike last night on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz. (Ed note: Iran certainly isn't winning any friends amongst its neighbors.)   (Source)

US Strikes Iranian Forces After Month Lull

After nearly 30 days of avoiding direct military confrontation while focusing on economic pressure, American warplanes attack Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz. American fighter jets have carried out strikes against Iranian regime forces on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first direct US military action on Iranian territory in nearly a month. The attacks come after President Trump had shifted toward economic warfare and a strategy of choking the regime rather than direct military engagement.

Iranian authorities confirmed the strikes following reports of heavy explosions in southern Iran and the Hormuz Strait area. According to Iranian media channels, US Navy aircraft targeted missile launchers and military personnel stationed on Larak Island, located off Iran's southern coast in the strategic waterway.

The American operation followed an earlier Iranian attack in which Tehran fired ballistic missiles at a vessel attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz through the southern passage operated by US forces in the region. Iranian media outlets reported multiple strikes on the island, with casualties among the forces stationed there, including both dead and wounded. (Source)

Tehran debates waiting out Trump’s economic war

As Washington intensifies its economic campaign, Iranian politicians and analysts are offering sharply different prescriptions for dealing with the United States: from resistance and phased negotiations to new trade routes or waiting Donald Trump out. The debate has sharpened since the Trump administration launched what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called an “economic onslaught” on Monday, expanding the threat of secondary sanctions as Washington seeks to sever Iran’s remaining financial links abroad.

Former Commerce Minister Yahya Al-e Eshaq has focused on one vulnerability made more acute by the pressure campaign: Iran’s heavy reliance on the United Arab Emirates as a gateway for foreign trade. Al-e Eshaq called for diversifying trade across Iran’s 15 neighboring states and developing alternative hubs in Oman, Pakistan, Turkey and Iraq. He cited previous studies, including one by the Supreme National Security Council, suggesting sanctions could inflict at most 30 percent damage under optimal conditions. But the immediate strains are already visible, with thousands of Iranian containers stranded in regional ports.

Others see economic resilience as only one part of the answer. Hamzeh Safavi, an academic and pragmatist politician, argued in Etemad for a combination of stronger domestic resilience and step-by-step diplomacy. Safavi rejected both unilateral resistance and all-or-nothing negotiations, advocating phased diplomacy and regional mediation as Iran confronts maritime tensions and growing economic isolation. That diplomatic track remains active. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi met Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday as Muscat continued efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States and find a way toward easing the confrontation. The visit followed a trip to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Monday, part of a broader regional effort to keep channels between Washington and Tehran open. 

That approach stands in sharp contrast to hardliners such as Resalat editor Mohammad Kazem Anbarloui, who argues that concessions to Washington would signal weakness and that mounting US pressure should instead be met with greater resistance. Some hardliners have gone further, reviving a historical analogy from the 1979 hostage crisis: wait Trump out. They point to Tehran’s refusal to resolve the crisis while Jimmy Carter remained president, with the American hostages ultimately released on the day Ronald Reagan was inaugurated in January 1981. For those invoking the precedent, denying Trump a diplomatic victory and holding out for a successor could itself become a strategy. But waiting carries its own risks. Ordinary Iranians would continue to face the economic cost, while some analysts warn that Tehran’s existing sources of leverage may weaken with time. (Ed note: And the truth is, if the Islamic regime survives, it wins, and the way they kill their own people proves that the regime doesn't care if the people live or die.) (Read More)

‘Goods Are Not Coming In’: Tehran Braces for Unrest as Trump Intensifies Economic Offensive

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged Friday that the U.S. blockade has slashed Iran’s trade and left critical imports — including gasoline — unable to enter the country, as the Trump administration intensifies an economic offensive aimed at isolating a regime already confronting mounting hardship and the threat of renewed unrest.

Pezeshkian said Iranian imports and exports have fallen between 25 and 35 percent under U.S. sanctions and the blockade, with his government now considering doubling the price of gasoline purchased beyond subsidized quotas as supplies tighten. “The route is now blocked, and goods are not coming in,” he conceded during a televised interview Friday night. “One of those goods is gasoline.”

The admissions came as Washington began putting teeth behind Operation Economic Outcast, the sweeping pressure campaign Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launched Monday with a pledge to economically “asphyxiate” Tehran and “sever every economic lifeline” sustaining the regime. On Friday, Treasury took its first major step against a foreign financial institution, proposing to cut Banque Misr UAE off from correspondent access to U.S. banks after identifying its Emirati operations as a “critical node” keeping Iranian networks connected to U.S. dollars.

Over the previous two and a half years, the bank processed roughly $1.8 billion for 103 companies potentially tied to Iranian shadow-banking networks, including apparent fronts linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran’s defense establishment, according to Treasury. Bessent had put foreign banks on notice Monday that they could no longer help finance Tehran while retaining access to the dollar-based financial system. By Friday, he had his first example. (Read More)

Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City

As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.

Nearly three years after the murderous October 7 terrorist attack, there is a growing assessment within Israel’s defense establishment that there will be no alternative but to resume the ground maneuver in the Gaza Strip - this time in the heart of Gaza City. According to a report by Amir Bohbot on the Walla website, the IDF and defense establishment assess that despite diplomatic efforts to advance an agreement and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength, reconstruct terrorist infrastructure and work to preserve its rule.

According to the report, Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor presented IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir with a comprehensive operational plan as early as May that includes a return to fighting in Gaza City. The plan includes stages for the gradual conquest of the city, alongside the evacuation of the civilian population to designated humanitarian areas.

A defense official familiar with the details of the plan told Walla that the assessment is that most Hamas commanders, members of its military wing and personnel from the organization’s security apparatuses are currently hiding in Gaza City. Therefore, dismantling Hamas’ military capabilities requires taking control of the area.  (Read More)

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

Hamas commander planning attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of ceasefire, is eliminated while hiding in hospital.

The IDF on Saturday struck a Hamas military wing commander in the Deir al-Balah area, foiling his plans to carry out attacks against Israel. "Recently, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, operating to rehabilitate the capabilities of the terrorist organization, in systematic violation of the ceasefire," the IDF said. "The strike was conducted in order to remove the threat posed."

The terrorist who was struck was hiding within the compound of the Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital. This is another example of Hamas’ cynical use of humanitarian infrastructure and its systematic embedding within medical facilities to advance and carry out terrorist activity. The IDF emphasized, "Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance."

"On August 27, 2026, a warning was conveyed to medical authorities in the Gaza Strip regarding the cessation of the use of medical facilities for terrorist purposes. It was made clear that the IDF will act against any threat should such activity continue. "IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat." (Source)

New town breaks ground in the Jordan Valley

A new agricultural outpost, Bitaron, was established in the Jordan Valley on Sunday, with the first structures placed on the site under the jurisdiction of the Jordan Valley Regional Council.

A new agricultural outpost, Bitaron, was established in the Jordan Valley on Sunday, with the first structures placed on the site under the jurisdiction of the Jordan Valley Regional Council. The outpost is expected to be officially inaugurated next month, with approximately 20 families already preparing to move in and make it their home.

The Shomer Hadash organization describes Bitaron as the first step in a broader initiative called “A Wraparound for Israel," which aims to establish additional communities along Israel’s eastern border and in other border regions. The organization said the placement of the first structures represents only “the tip of the iceberg" of the wider initiative. Yoel Silberman, founder and CEO of Shomer Hadash, described the establishment of the outpost as “a moment of restoration and hope" and said the October 7th massacre highlighted the need for a renewed approach to developing Israel’s border regions.

“After the massacre, it was clear that we needed to reorganize along the borders," Silberman wrote. “It is not reasonable that there be dozens of kilometers of emptiness, without a living soul. It was clear that we needed to return the pioneers’ enterprise with a 21st-century model." Silberman said the initiative envisions transforming border areas into “green belts" combining young communities, innovative industries and the development of solutions in food and water. He said the plan would also create educational opportunities and strengthen communities living along Israel’s borders. (Read More)

IDF dusts off decades-old posts along Jordan border to battle threats ‘from beyond’

GESHER ADAM, West Bank — On the evening of August 24, Israeli security forces received information indicating that the smuggling of weapons from Jordan into the West Bank was going to take place within hours. Police officers and Israeli troops staked out covert positions near a defunct bridge north of Jericho known as Gesher Adam, or the Damiyah Bridge, which once crossed the Jordan River, and lay in wait to ambush the gunrunners. Meanwhile, other forces searched the area, with support from Israeli Air Force aircraft and other surveillance systems.

As dawn broke, soldiers of the mixed-gender light infantry 47th “Lions of the Valley” Battalion, who had been scanning the border area all night, spotted two suspects and gave chase. The pair, two Palestinians from Jericho in their 20s, were captured and questioned by police officers who joined up with the troops. The alleged smugglers then led the forces to a bag they had planted in the area to be picked up later, with 10 handguns inside.

Weapons smuggling is a constant challenge for Israel along its long, porous eastern border with Jordan. Unlike Israel’s other frontiers — with Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria — the border with Jordan is largely open aside from chain-link fencing, and guarding is limited, making it an easy channel for large-scale smuggling. Much of the weapon smuggling into the West Bank and Israel from Jordan is orchestrated by Iran, according to IDF assessments. Officials told the New York Times in 2024 that Iran was trying to “broadly inundate” the territory with weapons in an effort to “foment unrest” against Israel.

Nearly four years ago, this reporter wrote about Israel’s efforts to thwart the gunrunning on the border. Returning to the border last month, The Times of Israel was told by an IDF officer that while the smuggling attempts have not significantly changed since then, the army has. During the June 2025 war with Iran, the Israel Defense Forces’ new 96th Regional Division, which goes by the nickname Gilad, completed a rapid formation within a 48-hour period, after initially being set for deployment on August 1, 2025.  (Ed note: Gesher Adam is located in the Samaria area.)  (Read More)

Lebanon Refuses Confrontation With Hezbollah Over Contested Ridge

Lebanon is resisting any arrangement that would lead to a military confrontation with Hezbollah over control of the Al-Litani Ridge. According to i24News, the escalation on the Al-Litani Ridge continues, but the political ground around it is shifting. Israel believes it has made significant progress dismantling Hezbollah's military capability in the region, with the IDF conducting massive strikes and destroying underground infrastructure. But Lebanon's government is moving in the opposite direction, away from any military confrontation.

According to security officials, Israel now assesses that there are no senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commanders or Quds Force operatives embedded with the militants dug into the ridge. This shifts Israel's understanding of Iran's direct involvement in the fighting. For months, Israeli officials believed Iranian military advisors were directly embedded in the Al-Litani positions. That assessment has changed. But the more immediate problem for Israel is Lebanon itself.

A senior Israeli security official laid out the impasse bluntly this afternoon: "Lebanon has returned to being Lebanon as we originally understood it. We never agreed from the start to include the Al-Litani Ridge as part of any pilot areas for a broader arrangement. Lebanon's army is not ready for a confrontation." The momentum in Israeli-Lebanese negotiations is stalling, and the reason is straightforward: the Lebanese military has no appetite for a fight with Hezbollah. The talks that were supposed to yield a new framework have hit a wall.

Americans have been trying to set a new round of negotiations; an initial target of the first week of September appears unlikely to materialize. Lebanon is choosing containment over confrontation. The Lebanese government—President Aoun and parliamentary speaker Berri—are actively seeking an agreement with Hezbollah over the ridge rather than military action. Al-Akhbar reports that both the president and army commander Haikal have made clear to all Lebanese factions: "Our intent is not to confront Hezbollah." This reflects a political reality that Israel and Lebanon both understand: the Lebanese army does not want this fight. Commander Haikal is effectively dodging what Israel expects him to do, move against Hezbollah positions on the ridge.  (Ed note: Israel has called it correctly. The Lebanese army has no power to fight against Hezbollah, and both Lebanon's army and government are highly infiltrated by Hezbollah. Another excellent article from Gila Isaacson)     (Read More)

What Lebanon's Shiites don't tell you about Hezbollah

The struggle over the identity of Lebanon's Shiite community has been unfolding for decades, with senior clerics offering an alternative to the doctrine of wilayat al-faqih, maintaining their independence from Iran and challenging Hezbollah. Behind the political dispute lies a deeper struggle over one question: Who has the authority to speak for Lebanon's Shiites? 

When Israelis think of a Shiite cleric in Lebanon, the image that almost automatically comes to mind is that of a religious figure identified with Hezbollah. Over the years, the association between religion, the organization and Iran has become so strong that it is easy to forget an important fact: Some of the most profound opposition to the worldview represented by Hezbollah emerged from within Lebanon's own Shiite religious establishment.

To understand this, it is necessary to go back to the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, founded by Imam Musa al-Sadr in 1967. Its establishment marked a watershed for Lebanon's Shiites: For the first time, an official institution had been created to represent them within the Lebanese state. But after al-Sadr's disappearance in 1978 and Hezbollah's subsequent rise, a broader struggle gradually emerged over who had the authority to speak in the name of the Shiites: the Lebanese community's own institutions, or a political-military movement also committed to Iran's religious leadership.

...The significance of these voices is greater than the number of people they are able to mobilize. Hezbollah is not merely an armed political party. It also rests on a system of religious legitimacy. When criticism comes from a Shiite cleric, therefore, it touches an especially sensitive point: It challenges Hezbollah's claim not only to be the dominant political force among Lebanon's Shiites, but also to be the natural representative of their religious worldview. The dispute within Lebanese Shiite society, then, is not only about Hezbollah's weapons or its relationship with Iran. Beneath it lies a deeper struggle that has been unfolding for decades: Who has the authority to define what the Lebanese Shiite path actually is? (Read More)

Million Jews and 40 communities: Smotrich's plan causes uproar in Arab world

Arab activists accuse Smotrich of 'ethnic cleansing' and call on Arab public to mobilize voters to block Minister Smotrich’s plan to settle one million Jews and establish 40 new communities in the Negev and Galilee.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement of a plan to settle one million Jews and establish 40 new communities in the Negev and Galilee has sparked an uproar in the Arab media and triggered a wave of fierce condemnation among Israel’s Arab population. Prominent Arab activists claimed that the plan is a far-reaching attempt to alter the demographic and geographic balance in the region, accused Smotrich of “ethnic cleansing," and called on the Arab sector to turn out at the polls in the upcoming elections in order to stop it.

Hadash chairman Yousef Jabareen said he was concerned about the plan presented by Smotrich, describing it as apartheid. “If you read a similar plan by a minister in Europe, and instead of talking about Arab communities he were talking about Jewish residents, what would you say? That it was a racist and antisemitic plan."

Yousef Ibrahim, a member of the political bureau of the Abnaa al-Balad movement, discussed the plan on the Al-Jarmaq network and called on the Arab public to take a closer look at Israeli policy. “Our problem is that we do not study our opponents in depth," he said, calling for a “recalibration of the compass" regarding the elections and participation in voting. (Read More)

Smotrich calls to ‘Judaize’ Negev, Galilee as part of his settlement ‘revolution’

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday called for expanding his settlement “revolution” from the West Bank to the Negev and Galilee, releasing a plan to “Judaize” the periphery at the expense of Arab residents in a pre-election pitch.

Despite his Religious Zionism party’s ongoing failure to crack the electoral threshold in the latest polls, the far-right faction declared that in the next government Smotrich will “demand” control over the Planning Administration and Israel Lands Authority in order to streamline building and reach his goal of “an additional million Jews in the Negev and Galilee through the establishment of 40 new settlements and dozens of farms” and the “significant expansion of existing settlements.”

Around 200,000 residents of the periphery were displace following Hamas’s brutal massacre in the south on October 7, 2023, and subsequent missile attacks on the north by the Lebanon-based Hezbollah. While the majority of southern residents have returned home, many northern residents are reluctant to do the same.Both regions suffered significant economic damage during the war. In order to secure his proposed new communities, Smotrich on Thursday called for a broad initiative to “confiscate illegal weapons and target criminal organizations” — a reference to mounting crime in the Arab sector, which many critics blame on the current government.

At the same time, Smotrich’s plan calls for the cancellation of “the reckless plans approved in recent years in Arab localities, which have taken over vast land reserves and threaten the potential for Jewish development and settlement in the region” and intensifying “enforcement against illegal construction and the takeover of state land” while “prioritizing the development of Jewish settlement.” Smotrich said that aside from shortening planning processes and investing money in infrastructure such as large industrial zones, he also intends to provide economic incentives for Jews to move, with an emphasis on soldiers, reservists, doctors, educators, new immigrants and technology professionals. (Read More)

Trump Posts AI Image Hinting Iran Strike

The U.S. president re-shared an AI-generated image showing explosions across Iran, even as his administration signals reluctance to escalate tensions. The United States appears to be sending contradictory signals on Iran policy. After two days of reports indicating Washington had no plans to resume strikes against the Islamic Republic, President Donald Trump raised fresh questions Friday about his intentions by re-sharing a provocative social media post.

On Truth Social, Trump's preferred platform, the president re-posted an AI-generated image depicting himself in a suit and sunglasses, holding a rifle. Behind him, the digitally created scene showed massive explosions erupting across Iran. The image bore the caption "No more Mr. Nice Guy" in English, accompanied by an American flag emoji.

This marks the second time Trump has shared the same image on the platform. He originally posted it on April 29, just weeks after a ceasefire began, before any memorandum of understanding was signed, and at a time when Iranian demands in negotiations were particularly extreme. "Iran is incapable of getting its act together. They don't know how to sign a deal without nuclear [weapons]," Trump wrote at the time. "They better start being smart!" (Source)

Iran vows to stand firm against fresh sanctions and US-Israeli ‘conspiracies’

Defiant statement comes after supreme leader orders government to address soaring prices, and president says gas price hikes will be necessary to cover drop in trade.

The Iranian government pledged on Saturday to stand firm against US sanctions and what it called US-Israeli “conspiracies,” after the Islamic Republic’s leaders acknowledged its economy was hurting. In a statement carried by state media, the Iranian government said diplomacy and defense were “complementary, coordinated and inseparable” tools for protecting the country’s national interests, security and territorial integrity. The government said it would pursue both tracks simultaneously and focus on curbing inflation, creating jobs, supporting domestic production and gradually reducing dependence on the US dollar.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had on Monday laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the American campaign. The new measures build on a sanctions regime by the US and allies that has been in place since 2018, when US President Donald Trump withdrew from an international deal struck with Tehran on its nuclear program.

Washington has warned countries to cut business ties with Iran or face secondary sanctions, though the US Treasury Department stopped short of imposing penalties against major Iranian trade partners such as China and India, which could have repercussions for the US and global economies. The Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on Egypt’s Banque Misr for doing business with Tehran, proposing a rule that would cut off the bank’s branches in the United Arab Emirates from dollar transactions. Egypt’s central bank said it and the foreign ministry were in contact with US officials concerning the matter, adding the measure was limited to Banque Misr UAE’s US dollar transactions with correspondent banks only. (Read More)

'Illegitimate and illegal': Hezbollah chief again rejects Israel-Lebanon framework

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem reiterates his rejection of the US-mediated Israel-Lebanon framework.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Friday again rejected the US-mediated framework agreed upon by Israel and Lebanon in June, opposing both the proposed Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of the terror group. Under the framework, Israel would gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanon in return for the complete disarmament of Hezbollah. The agreement also calls for the Lebanese Armed Forces to deploy in designated "pilot zones" after Israeli troops leave those areas.

"We reject the framework agreement with Israel and call for its cancellation. We do not agree to the pilot zones or their outcomes. The framework agreement is illegitimate, illegal, humiliating, and undermines Lebanese sovereignty," Qassem said in televised remarks. "The Lebanese authorities have chosen a path that dishonors them, Lebanon, and the sacrifices of the Lebanese people. Say no for once. Try to show that you have what it takes to achieve something in the future," he added.

Qassem also claimed that Hezbollah had blocked Israel's territorial ambitions. "We have thwarted the so-called 'Greater Israel' project and prevented it from reaching Beirut and undermining Lebanon's power and capabilities." "Today," he continued, "the enemy does not dare to build settlements in southern Lebanon because, due to the presence of the resistance, the situation there is unstable for them.

Since the framework was signed, Washington has facilitated several rounds of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. During a recent round of talks in Rome, the sides discussed potential countries that could participate in an oversight mechanism responsible for monitoring the Lebanese army's deployment in the pilot zones and supervising efforts to remove Hezbollah's infrastructure and weapons.

Diplomatic sources later told Reuters that Israel and Lebanon had chosen Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential members of the proposed monitoring panel. Hezbollah was not a party to the framework and continues to oppose direct negotiations with Israel. The group has also maintained its refusal to give up its weapons. (Ed note: Does anyone really believe that Bezbollah is going to go away? Only the ones who want to make deals or negoriate.) (Read More)

Trump Plans Gaza Handover Before Israeli Vote

Despite public cooling in relations, Washington is orchestrating a weapons transfer ceremony in Gaza Strip timed to benefit Likud ahead of 2026 elections. Despite visible tensions between the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Trump administration has largely aligned with Israel's key demands in practice, according to political analyst Amit Segal writing in Israel Hayom.

While President Trump himself has conspicuously avoided publicly endorsing Netanyahu for months ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, his team is reportedly working behind the scenes on a move designed to deliver Likud a dramatic victory image before voters head to the polls.

The American plan involves staging a ceremonial weapons handover in the Gaza Strip to U.S. forces before election day. In exchange, Israel's part of the arrangement—a partial territorial withdrawal—would be granted "on credit," to be implemented only after the ballots have been counted, Segal reports. (Ed note: Any thoughts on whether or not Hamas will really disarm? We will see what we will see.) (Source)

IDF conducts precise strike against several terrorists in the Jenin area.

IDF drone strikes vehicle carrying three terrorists, including head of a terrorist network in Jenin who was planning attacks, amid heightened security tensions and increased alert levels in Judea and Samaria.

The IDF carried out an aerial strike in the Jenin area on Friday, targeting a vehicle carrying three terrorists. The primary target was the head of a terrorist network in Jenin who, according to security officials, was involved in planning attacks. Two accomplices were traveling with him. According to the report, an IDF drone fired a missile at the vehicle in a strike considered relatively unusual in Judea and Samaria in recent months. Several senior figures in terrorist networks in Jenin have been eliminated in recent years, and the attempt to eliminate the current head of the network highlights efforts by terrorists to rebuild their infrastructure in the area.

Defense officials note that despite the IDF’s extensive operational control of the area, the Jenin refugee camp continues to serve as a focal point for terrorist activity. For more than a year, the IDF has operated in the heart of the camp after evacuating its residents, expanding access routes, destroying terrorist infrastructure, and carrying out numerous arrests.

The strike comes one day after IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered heightened alert levels in Judea and Samaria ahead of the holiday season. He also instructed the military to prepare to activate an additional regular division headquarters to reinforce forces in the area. (Source)

Iran’s Araghchi says diplomacy can get back on track if US recognizes pressure does not work

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said putting diplomacy back on track was not impossible but hinged on the United States understanding that pressure does not work.

In a post on X, Araqchi said he had held what he described as "creative discussions" with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, adding that Washington should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge Iran’s rights, and uphold its commitments.

Had creative discussions with H.E. the PM/FM of Qatar.

Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work. The U.S. should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge our rights, and uphold commitments. pic.twitter.com/9yQ2pOXe5R

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) August 28, 2026   (Ed note: And of course the Islamic Republic will continue to hang, beat, rape and flog its people to death, at will. Come on, man!)   (Source)

Iran sentences woman detained during January protests to death 9 hours ago

A court in Iran has sentenced Leila Abolhassani, a 43-year-old mother of two teenage daughters detained during the January protests in the central city of Shahin Shahr, to death on charges of “waging war against God,” a source familiar with her case told Iran International. The source said Abolhassani was only filming a supermarket fire when she was arrested on the evening of January 8. Branch 5 of Isfahan’s Revolutionary Court nevertheless sentenced her to death on charges of participating in setting fire to the store. Abolhassani, who worked as a nail technician, was transferred following her arrest to Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan, where she has been held for more than seven months. Her case was referred to Iran’s Supreme Court following an appeal against the sentence and remains under review, the source said.

She faces execution if the Supreme Court upholds the ruling. Abolhassani’s case follows reports of death sentences against two other men detained during January’s nationwide protests. Earlier in the week, US-based rights group HRANA reported that Amir Mohammad Mojallal Choubari, 22, and Hossein Nazari, 25, were sentenced to death in separate cases. Last Sunday, Iran executed Majid Adineh, another January protest detainee, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. Adineh was arrested on January 9 in Mohammadshahr, near Karaj. A Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death and ordered the confiscation of all his property over accusations of taking “operational action” for Israel, the United States and hostile groups.

Earlier this month, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on that Iran was using capital punishment to “instill fear among the population and suppress dissent,” urging authorities to halt executions and move toward abolishing the death penalty. He called the persistent lack of fair-trial and due-process guarantees “deeply troubling,” citing reports of confessions obtained under torture and cases in which executions followed within weeks of arrest.

The US-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center said Wednesday it had documented 950 executions in Iran since the beginning of 2026, including at least 20 women and 30 protesters. It recorded 45 executions in August so far. The rights group said Iran’s use of the death penalty took place within a judicial system marked by unfair proceedings, a lack of transparency and political interference, with fair-trial protections systematically violated.     (Source)

Trump seeks to sanction Tehran into submission rather than renew MOU, sources say

US President Donald Trump has lost interest in renewing June’s interim agreement with Iran and prefers to exert economic pressure to secure more favorable terms for ending the war, according to sources who spoke Thursday with The Times of Israel. Trump himself told reporters his new sanctions against Iran could extend to Chinese banks that do business with it, and said there were no talks at all between the US and Iran right now, even as Tehran’s top diplomat hosted his Qatari counterpart, a key mediator, to discuss the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Mossad chief David Barnea, an architect of the US-Israeli war against Iran, meanwhile hailed Trump’s new sanctions but said there would be no choice but to “intensify the economic, diplomatic and operational actions” against the Iranian regime until it falls. The sanctions, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented on Monday, target Iran’s digital assets and technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. Potential secondary sanctions would affect entities in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Europe that transport Iranian oil.

A US official who spoke with The Times of Israel said Trump thinks sanctions will lead the Iranian regime to capitulate to more favorable terms on curbing its nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Confirming elements of an earlier Wall Street Journal report, a senior diplomat from one of the mediating countries also said Trump was no longer interested in reviving the June memorandum of understanding, which fell apart within days over disagreements about the strategic waterway.

While mediators Qatar and Pakistan have sought to restore the MOU or negotiate a similar agreement, Trump has informed them he was no longer prepared to accept those terms because the Iranians have “burned” him too many times at the last minute, the diplomat said. The US would need to be willing to wait out Iran for an extended period for Trump’s plan to work, the diplomat added, expressing doubt in the administration’s ability to wait that long, given the war’s unpopularity among American citizens. (Read More)

Massive Gas Station Lines Rock Iran as ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ Takes Hold

Massive lines at gas stations across Iran were spotted on Tuesday after the United States announced “Operation Economic Outcast,” an escalated campaign of economic sanctions and physical isolation against the regime in Tehran. Al Arabiya spoke to Tehran residents who were apprehensive about the impact of the new sanctions, although some repeated the regime’s mantra about the “resilience” of Iranians as they contemplated gas shortages, soaring unemployment, and astronomical inflation rates.

The Iranians quoted by Al Arabiya notably used their real names, suggesting their contacts with the press were approved by the regime. “Naturally, sanctions affect people’s lives. People are being hurt, both those who are financially well-off and those who are financially weak. Yes, these sanctions are having an effect, but naturally, our people are resilient. These sanctions have been in place for 47 years,” said a realtor named Mehdi Yazdian. “I personally am not afraid of war at all because this is our land, but I think that this war will be more economic and will cause people to feel a lot of pressure, and now maybe there will be protests again,” said an English teacher named Kia Farahani.

The regime remained defiant, with Economy Minister Ali Mandanizadeh claiming its planners had long anticipated the dramatic escalation of sanctions outlined by Bessent on Tuesday. “We’ve been waiting for these plans for a long time, and the government is and was ready and has a two-year plan to manage these events,” said Madanizadeh. Tehran-based economist Saeed Laylaz appeared to lose an argument with himself while talking to Al Arabiya, beginning with a confident declaration that the U.S. “has nothing that it can do that had not been done before,” but then wondering if the regime was truly prepared to handle another stiff blow to its faltering economy.

“I have doubts about the internal governance of the Iranian economy and whether the government is fully capable or prepared to deal with Iran’s internal issues, including, for example, fighting corruption, fighting bank imbalances, fighting inflation, timely financial, monetary and economic policies,” he said. The National on Tuesday saw “signs of panic-buying in Tehran,” while government spokespersons struggled to reassure the public that “no decision has been made so far” to increase gas prices – although there could be some uncomfortable “structural reforms” to come. (Read More)

Katz threatens: Ultimatum has ended, every launch will be met with force

Defense Minister announces that the ultimatum has expired and makes clear: Every launch of balloons or kites from Gaza will be considered an act of terrorism and met with force.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that the ultimatum issued by Israel following the launching of balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip toward communities in the Negev has expired. He made the remarks during a situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the head of the Operations Directorate, the commander of the Home Front Command, and other senior defense officials.

“The ultimatum we issued following the launching of balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip toward communities in the Negev has expired," Katz said. According to him, Israel will now regard every launch as “an act of terrorism in every respect." The Defense Minister warned that any additional incident would be met with a broad response. “From now on, every launch will be met with a powerful response against those responsible, the organizers and the perpetrators, as well as against the launch sites and the infrastructure they use," he said.

Katz added that, in accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his own instructions, the IDF would use all necessary means against the launch sites. He said these measures could also include evacuating the population from an area or neighborhood from which launches are carried out. "The IDF will use all necessary means, including evacuating the population from an area or neighborhood from which launches are carried out, in order to deal with the centers of terrorism," the Defense Minister said.

Concluding his remarks, Katz made clear that Israel would not allow a return to the methods that characterized the period before October 7. “We will not allow Hamas or any other element to return to the methods of harassment and threats against the communities of the south as occurred before October 7, and anyone who does so will pay a heavy price." (Source)

IDF destroys Hamas ambush position meters from Gaza hospital

Terrorists eliminated as IDF strikes Hamas position near Kamal Adwan Hospital and a school, where weapons were stored and attacks were being planned.

The IDF on Tuesday struck in the Jabaliya area in Gaza, destroying a structure used as an ambush position by terrorists from Hamas’ military wing, as well as for storing various types of weapons. Recently, Hamas terrorists planned to advance attacks against IDF troops and have attempted to rehabilitate the military capability of the terrorist organization from the same structure.

Several terrorists were eliminated in the strike in order to remove the threat. "The ambush position was approximately 50 meters from the Yellow Line and posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the area in accordance with the agreement," a statement from the IDF noted. "The structure was struck in order to remove the threat." The position was approximately 70 meters from Kamal Adwan Hospital and approximately 170 meters from a school. The IDF emphasized,

"This is another example of Hamas’ systematic use of civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, in violation of the ceasefire agreement and international law." "Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. "Security forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat." (Source)

Sinwar’s bodyguard eliminated: IDF takes out two October 7 Nukhba terrorists

Two Hamas terrorists who invaded the Re’im camp on October 7, including Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard, eliminated after planning new attacks.

The IDF on Sunday struck in the Khan Yunis area in southern Gaza, eliminating Hazem Mousa, a Nukhba terrorist from Hamas’ military wing who infiltrated the Re’im camp during the October 7th Massacre. In an additional strike on Monday, the IDF and ISA struck in the Khan Yunis area and eliminated Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, a Nukhba terrorist who also infiltrated the Re’im camp during the October 7th Massacre and served as Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard.

"Recently, the terrorists continued to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians while also attempting to rebuild Hamas’ capabilities, all in violation of the ceasefire agreement," the IDF revealed in a statement following the strikes. "They were struck in order to remove the threat they posed."

"Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance." The IDF added, "IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat." (Source)

PSALM 83

This book reveals a vastly overlooked ancient prophecy written over 3000 years ago. It predicts a concluding confederate invasion of Israel by the Arab countries that presently share common borders with the Jewish state. This coalition of countries is depicted on the red arrows upon the book cover image. The terrorist organizations within those territories, like ISIS, Hezbollah and Hamas, will probably also be involved in this final battle. Their confederate mandate is clear:. They have said, "Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more." (Psalm 83:4).

While many of today's top Bible experts are predicting that Russia, Iran, Turkey, Libya, and several other countries are going to invade Israel according to the prophecy in Ezekiel 38, this timely book explains how Psalm 83 is an entirely different prophecy that occurs prior. Discover how Israel defeats their ancient Arab enemies, and why Americans need to stand beside Israel in this coming war! This book is an updated version of Isralestine, The Ancient Blueprints of the Future Middle East, which was written by the same author. This updated version includes over 17 new chapters and appendices.   (CLICK HERE)

Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US

"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.

Israel has conveyed a message to the United States through security channels that a pilot program in southern Lebanon, which began being implemented following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Beirut and Jerusalem, has failed, Walla reported Thursday. Israel provided information regarding the Lebanese Army’s activities and expressed, in no uncertain terms, its dissatisfaction with the army’s operations against Hezbollah terror infrastructure and operatives in the area. 

 
Lebanese army continues to cooperate with Hezbollah

According to security officials, "The Lebanese Army is not destroying terror infrastructure based on the coordinates provided to it by the IDF, while at the same time requesting more coordinates, even though it is not doing anything about it." The IDF has criticized the Lebanese Army’s performance, claiming that it is not acting effectively against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. According to assessments, Iran, which previously provided significant support to the organization, is currently focused on its own survival struggles and is not rushing to come to Hezbollah’s aid.

According to assessments by senior IDF officials, Lebanese Army Chief of Staff Rudolf Haykal continues to cooperate with Hezbollah, fears confrontation with commanders of the Shi’ite organization in southern Lebanon, and is ineffective in carrying out searches, locating terror infrastructure and finding weapons. "There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said. (Read More)

For second night in a row, IDF said to shell Syrian hill some 10 KMs from the border

Israeli forces fired two artillery shells at a hill near the IDF’s southern Syria buffer zone this evening, according to local media. The Sham TV outlet reports that the hill near the town of Beit Jinn, located around 10 kilometres from the Israeli border, was targeted with two shells, a day after the same location was hit by three shells. There are no reports of injuries or damage by the shelling.

Israeli artillery shelling in southern Syria is not uncommon with the IDF remaining deployed to nine posts in the country since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.

Contrary to reports in Hebrew media, tonight’s shelling — not airstrikes — did not take place near the capital Damascus. Beit Jinn is, however, located in the Damascus Countryside Governate, which may have led to the misreporting.  (Ed note: Always keep one eye on the state of Syria.)  (Source)

Egypt's Tank Army vs. Modern Drone Warfare

Egypt maintains the Arab world's largest armored force with thousands of tanks, but lessons from Ukraine reveal critical vulnerabilities to low-cost drones that challenge traditional military doctrine. Egypt commands the Arab world's most formidable armored force—thousands of heavy tanks positioned along its borders, extensive infrastructure across the Sinai Peninsula, and a massive armor deployment that reinforces Cairo's regional standing. Yet in an era where inexpensive drones can destroy costly tanks in seconds, the rules of engagement have fundamentally shifted.

Cairo continues to embrace a distinctly traditional doctrine of "critical mass." Its enormous armored force serves multiple strategic purposes: deterring threats along borders with Libya and Sudan, maintaining regional power status, and controlling critical assets like the Suez Canal. Domestic production capabilities support this approach, assembly and upgrading of substantial portions of Abrams tanks at the military's Factory 200, logistical resilience that reduces absolute dependence on American supply during crises, and construction of extensive infrastructure throughout Sinai.

Despite decades of stable peace with Israel, Israeli defense officials continue monitoring these developments closely. Satellite imagery reveals bunkers carved into mountains, extended runways for fighter jets, advanced Chinese air defense systems, and forces numbering tens of thousands of troops. 

Israel's Response: Quality Over Quantity

Israel has never attempted to compete in numbers. Israeli military doctrine consistently relies on qualitative superiority, air supremacy and complete control of airspace, precise real-time intelligence, decentralized communication systems for network-centric warfare, and advanced active protection like the Trophy system that renders an adversary's numerical advantage less relevant. In a theoretical direct confrontation scenario, the Israeli Air Force and precision strike capabilities would be expected to offset the numerical advantage.

Nevertheless, the mere existence of such an enormous armored fleet requires Israel to maintain high readiness levels and track every change in Sinai infrastructure. The advanced KC-46 "Gideon" refueling aircraft that arrived in recent months dramatically expand the IDF's operational envelope, enabling fighter jets to remain airborne for extended hours and at vast distances. (Read More)