Israel2026-10-06 06:53:22Israeli defense minister says troops ordered to raise alert over possible attackIsraeli Defense Minister Katz said on Oct. 6 that intelligence indicated Hamas was planning an attack on Oct. 7, the third anniversary of the latest round of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He said he had instructed the Israeli military to move to a full state of heightened alert. In an official statement, Katz said the military must prepare for the worst-case scenario and take decisive action on any intelligence or warning signs, in addition to ongoing operations, to thwart threats. He also said that if Israeli forces in Gaza were harmed, Hamas and local residents in Gaza would face what he described as an "extraordinarily heavy price," according to CCTV.20
Israel2026-07-22 21:20:14Israel Raises Alert to Highest Level as US-Iran Talks Sideline Netanyahu, NYT ReportsThe New York Times reports that Israel has been marginalized after US-Iran peace talks began, with Netanyahu going from a key driver to a bystander. Israel has now raised military alertness to the maximum, preparing for any escalation. The sidelining could threaten Netanyahu's 2026 reelection.500
