![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.")
As Trump pushes for peace, Netanyahu is curbing IDF strikes in Gaza - analysis
The US is seeking to keep Gaza and Lebanon relatively quiet as it focuses on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while pressing Israel to avoid a broader escalation.
IDF soldier injured by stray bullet in basic training, taken to hospital in serious condition
Military Police Criminal Investigation Division investigators were dispatched to the base following the unusual incident and opened an investigation into the circumstances.
Givati soldiers who led mass walkout at Sde Teiman base given jail time, dismissed from combat
The soldier who was on discharge leave was sentenced to 20 days in military prison and will also be removed from combat duty.
Yamal, Shin Bet apprehend Arab Israeli wanted for terror activity
The incident is suspected to be a “Tequila incident,” meaning that a special team of an elite counterterrorism unit within the Shin Bet was called to the scene.
Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes
PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians
WATCH: Israel Police arrest Nazareth man for planning Hamas-linked plot to attack Ben-Gvir
The Shin Bet and Israel Police said they view any involvement by Israeli citizens in activity that endangers the security of the state and its citizens with the utmost severity.
'Committed to protecting Israel from every threat': Katz confirms he spoke with Hegseth on Iran war
Katz also briefed Hegseth onIsrael’s operations against terrorist groups operating in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.
IDF killed 12 terrorists in Gaza, including senior Hamas figures, Oct. 7 perpetrators
The IDF said it killed 12 terrorists in Gaza in recent days, including Hamas commanders and the head of a Nukhba cell that raided Camp Re’im on Oct. 7.
Police foil terror plot targeting Beersheba police, central bus stations, four arrested
According to the Shin Bet, they planned to carry out an attack at a police station in the south and were arrested at an advanced stage of planning when they were equipped with weapons.
![[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/729324 "[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.")
World Cup, summer vacation could lead to increased West Bank violence, IDF fears
"Watching the World Cup is currently the most popular pastime across the West Bank. Residents are watching games all night, which requires us to change our activity schedule," a military source said.
