Defense & Security

Defense Minister Benny Gantz says any such arrangement will not constitute a formal security pact.

Muhammad Abu Adra, 43, was recruited by Hamas while in Gaza over a year and a half ago. Shin Bet: We view the exploitation of Israeli citizenship for the aiding of terrorist activities with severity.

Senior defense officials believe Israel must set clear red lines pertaining to Hezbollah's precision weapons project. Others believe Israel should consider "exploiting the opportunity" of a limited escalation on the northern border to target Hezbollah's precision capabilities.

Rafael’s air-defense system has successfully intercepted more than 90 percent of projectiles headed for built-up areas in Israel since 2011 and has become an essential element of national security, even as it had to overcome resistance before its initial arrival.

The move formalizes regular military exercises among the US, Israel and Arab states, which is "crucial for developing effective theater missile defenses, as well as boosting readiness and interoperability in cyber, counterterrorism, special operations, and maritime security."

The main difficulty facing the IDF in its fight to combat deadly rock-throwers is the lack of intelligence, both before and after an incident occurs. New pilot programs now in the field are using groundbreaking technology to take the fight to the enemy before he strikes.

"The development of Arrow-4 together with our American partners ... will prepare us for the future battlefield and evolving threats in the Middle East and beyond," Defence Minister Benny Gantz said in a statement.

One deal finalized by Israel and US officials, it would be the first foreign military sale to the Jewish state under the Biden administration.

Drill "simulates combat scenarios and will test all components in the IAF's core missions, including maintaining aerial superiority, protecting the country’s skies, as well as strike capabilities and intelligence-gathering."

Director of Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Tamir Hayman says organizational and perceptual changes, based on new technological advancements, have proven very successful in the field.