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Over the last 48 hours, numerous Israelis were targeted with deceptive text messages falsely attributed to the IDF Home Front Command. The bogus alerts warned of impending terror attacks inside bomb shelters and advised people to stay away from those shelters until further instructions were issued.

The texts appeared under the sender name “OREFAlert,” mimicking official messaging systems. However, authorities were quick to announce that the messages were fraudulent and had no connection to the IDF.

Security experts suspect the messages are part of a broader psychological manipulation effort, likely driven by Iranian or Iran-affiliated operatives, seeking to incite fear and confusion amid Israel’s ongoing military effort, Operation Rising Lion.

In addition to the shelter warnings, another fake alert was spread claiming that the nation’s fuel distribution would be shut down at midnight for a full day.

The National Cyber Directorate clarified that the fraudulent messages did not include dangerous links or software capable of compromising mobile devices.

Government agencies have urged citizens to ignore such messages and to immediately report any questionable content or activity to the proper authorities.

Cybersecurity company Check Point revealed that since the launch of Operation Rising Lion last Friday, more than 2,000 threatening emails have been directed at Israeli entities, including educational institutions, local governments, and health service providers. Some emails featured menacing statements like, “Prepare for bitter death, dig your graves.”

Officials from both the National Cyber Directorate and the Home Front Command have also alerted the public to phone calls impersonating official government alerts, designed to further mislead the population.

Cybersecurity firm Radware reported a dramatic spike in online hostilities, noting that Israel experienced a 700% increase in cyberattacks within the first 48 hours of the conflict compared to pre-war levels.

“The 700% surge in malicious activity within just two days stems from cyber retaliation operations by Iranian state actors and pro-Iranian hacker groups, including DDoS attacks, infiltration attempts targeting critical infrastructure, data theft, and malware distribution campaigns,” said Ron Meyran, VP of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Radware.

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The IDF announced on Tuesday morning the death of Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem, a 20-year-old from Nokdim who served in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion. He was killed in action in the southern region of the Gaza Strip.

With Leshem’s passing, the number of Israeli soldiers who have fallen in the current conflict has now reached 869.

In the same encounter that claimed Leshem’s life, an IDF officer and three additional soldiers from the 12th Battalion sustained serious injuries. They were transported to a hospital for treatment, and their families were promptly informed.

A preliminary inquiry determined that the troops had been inside a Merkava armored personnel carrier when terrorists in Khan Yunis launched a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) that struck the vehicle directly.

In a related update, the IDF also confirmed on Monday the death of Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz, aged 28, from Reut. He served as a Deputy Company Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 7086th Combat Engineering Battalion and was killed during operations in southern Gaza.

According to early findings, Movshovitz was fatally wounded when an improvised explosive device exploded in Khan Yunis. The incident reportedly involved a terrorist cell that ambushed the unit, detonated the IED near the Hummer he was riding in with fellow soldiers, and then engaged them with gunfire.

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In light of the escalating security situation and the threat of missile attacks, Rav Dov Landau, rosh yeshiva of Slabodka, has issued a clear directive to immediately close Yeshivas Torah B’Tifarta in Elad due to the absence of proper protected areas (mamadim) on the premises.

Monday afternoon, Rav Yaakov Stefansky, rosh yeshiva of Torah B’Tifarta, held a consultation with Rav Landau regarding whether the yeshiva could continue functioning, despite the real danger posed by the lack of fortified shelter. Rav Stefansky explained that the yeshiva houses hundreds of bochurim and shutting it down would result in significant bitul Torah.

However, Rav Landau responded decisively and without hesitation: “If there are no protective shelters, the yeshiva must be closed. The bochurim will learn at home.”

Following this directive, the yeshiva administration issued a formal announcement to the student body: “By the instruction of the Gadol HaDor, our Rebbi, the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Dov Landau shlit”a, all bochurim are to return home as soon as possible and continue learning diligently in a safe and secure environment.”

Rav Stefansky also addressed the talmidim in the yeshiva’s beis medrash, stating that Rav Landau was unequivocal in his stance, viewing the situation as a matter of pikuach nefesh, requiring immediate compliance. He added that the yeshiva’s administration is actively working on finding a viable solution to allow the safe continuation of learning in the near future.

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It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Yisrael Sokol zt”l, one of the roshei yeshiva at Yeshivas Beis Medrash Elyon in Bnei Brak and author of Kuntres HaShiurim. He was 73 years old and was niftar after battling a rare illness.

Rav Sokol was rushed today to Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center after suffering from an infection. Despite the fervent tefillos of many mispallelim on behalf of Rav Yisrael ben Poria Leah, his condition deteriorated rapidly and, with hearts full of pain, Klal Yisroel now bids farewell to a towering figure in Torah.

The levayah will take place Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m., departing from Yeshivas Beis Medrash Elyon in Bnei Brak and proceeding to the Ponovezh Cemetery for kevurah.

Rav Yisroel was born on the 23rd of Kislev in 1951 to his father, Rav Yosef Sokol and his mother, Mrs. Poria Leah.

As a young bochur, he entered the hallowed halls of Yeshivas Ponovezh, where he quickly distinguished himself through his exceptional diligence and clarity in learning. He earned the affection and respect of the roshei yeshiva, who recognized his greatness early on.

In due time, he married the daughter of the tzaddik Rav Shlomo Hershler, a man renowned for his bekius in all areas of Torah.

Rav Sokol began his harbotzas Torah in Yeshivas Birchas Yitzchok in Or Yehuda, where he served as a R”M, impacting many talmidim through his penetrating shiurim and hadracha. He had a particularly close relationship with Rav Don Segal, who held him in deep esteem.

In recent years, Rav Sokol rose to become one of the roshei yeshiva at Beis Medrash Elyon in Bnei Brak, where he delivered his shiurim with remarkable mesirus nefesh. Despite physical difficulty, he continued teaching with fire and dedication.

His Torah was preserved in his seriesof seforim, Kuntres HaShiurim, covering many sugyos in the yeshivah cycle.

He leaves behind a family of children and grandchildren continuing in his path.

Yehi zichro boruch.

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Donald Trump issued a stark warning Monday night on Truth Social, urging people in Tehran to leave immediately, as word spread that he would cut his time at the G7 summit short due to the escalating Iran-Israel hostilities.

“Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump wrote.

Roughly an hour later, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that Trump would head home early from the G7 gathering in Canada “because of what’s going on in the Middle East.”

Speaking with reporters before boarding his plane, Trump explained the urgency. “I have to be back early for obvious reasons,” he said.

“We had a, just a really great relationship with everybody and it’s really nice. I wish I could stay for tomorrow, but they understand. This is big stuff.”

According to NBC News and Fox News host Lawrence Jones III, Trump has instructed his National Security Council team to be on standby in the Situation Room when he returns to the capital.

Trump’s call for Tehran residents to evacuate came after Israeli authorities issued similar guidance earlier in the day, warning civilians to clear out of areas likely to be targeted in their continued offensive against Iran. The conflict has seen a surge of missile strikes traded between the two nations.

The evacuation zone includes a densely populated section of central Tehran, home to government buildings such as the state broadcasting center, the national police command, and several prominent hospitals—one operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iranian officials brushed off Israel’s evacuation notice, labeling it “psychological warfare.”

Despite the official dismissal, widespread fear and confusion have spread. Many residents have been forced to flee, even as Tehran offers few safe shelters. The city’s population of over 9 million is facing gridlocked roads and little clear guidance, leaving many stranded or sheltering in basements and subway tunnels.

With Monday marking day four of the military conflict, tensions continued to rise. The first strikes came Friday, when Israel launched precision attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and key military figures. Since then, retaliatory missile exchanges have occurred daily, including one that struck an Iranian news studio live on air.

The G7 summit, which opened in Canada on Sunday, included the Mideast crisis high on its agenda. But when asked whether the United States would enter the fray, Trump declined to give specifics.

“I don’t want to talk about that,” he said.

Speaking to ABC News earlier that same day, Trump acknowledged the possibility of involvement but noted the U.S. had not taken any steps yet.

“We’re not involved in it. It’s possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved,” he stated.

Summit leaders had drafted a joint G7 statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel, but Trump refused to attach his signature.

Reports from the Wall Street Journal revealed that Iran, through mediators in the Arab world, has expressed interest in reviving nuclear negotiations and finding a path to end the fighting.

By Monday’s count, the death toll in Iran had reached at least 224. Israel, meanwhile, reported 24 fatalities.

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Judaism teaches that the world will exist for 6,000 years, followed by a 1,000-year “Shabbat” — the Messianic era. This is based on the Talmud (Sanhedrin 97a) and reflected in Kabbalistic sources such as the Zohar and writings of the Ramchal and Vilna Gaon. As of today, the Jewish year is 5785. That means: 6000 − 5785 = 215 years remain in the pre-Messianic era. Kohelet Chapter 3: The 28 “Times” In Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) Chapter 3, King Shlomo writes: “לַכֹּל זְמָן, וְעֵת לְכָל-חֵפֶץ תַּחַת הַשָּׁמָיִם” – “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” He then lists 28 distinct “times” (עֵת) — 14 contrasting pairs: 1.עֵת לָלֶדֶת – A time to be born/עֵת לָמוּת – A time to die 2. עֵת לָטַעַת – A time to plant/עֵת לַעֲקוֹר נָטוּעַ – A time to uproot what is planted 3. עֵת לַהֲרוֹג – A time to kill/עֵת לִרְפוֹא – A time to heal 4. עֵת לִפְרוֹץ – A time to break down/עֵת לִבְנוֹת – A time to build up 5. עֵת לִבְכּוֹת – A time to weep/עֵת לִשְׂחוֹק – A time to laugh 6. עֵת לִסְפּוֹד – A time to mourn/עֵת לִרְקוֹד – A time to dance 7. עֵת לְהַשְׁלִיךְ אֲבָנִים – A time to cast away stones/עֵת לִכְנוֹס אֲבָנִים – A time to gather stones 8. עֵת לַחֲבוֹק – A time to embrace/עֵת לִרְחוֹק מֵחַבֵּק – A time to refrain from embracing 9. עֵת לְבַקֵּשׁ – A time to seek/עֵת לְאַבֵּד – A time to lose 10. עֵת לִשְׁמוֹר – A time to keep/עֵת לְהַשְׁלִיךְ – A time to cast away 11. עֵת לִקְרוֹעַ – A time to tear/עֵת לִתְפּוֹר – A time to sew 12. עֵת לַחֲשׁוֹת – A time to be silent/עֵת לְדַבֵּר – A time to speak 13. עֵת לֶאֱהֹב – A time to love/עֵת לִשְׂנוֹא – A time to hate 14. עֵת מִלְחָמָה – A time for war/עֵת שָׁלוֹם – A time for peace. The Calculation: 6,000 Years ÷ 28 Times We divide the total span of Jewish history (6,000 years) by the 28 “times”: 6000 ÷ 28 = 214.28571428571428 \text{ years per time} Each Kohelet “time” spans exactly 214.28571428571428 years — or 214 years and about 104.57 days. We’re currently in year 5785. To see which time we’re in: 5785 ÷ 214.28571428571428 = 27.000000000000004. This means we’ve just finished the 27th “time” and are entering the 28th and final one. When Exactly Does the 28th Time Begin? Multiply: 27 × 214.28571428571428 = 5785.714285714286. So the final Kohelet “time” begins 0.714285714286 into the year 5785. Convert that to days (using the long-term average of 365.25 days per year): 0.714285714286 × 365.25 = 260.7142857143 \text{ days}. That means the 28th time begins on: Day 261 of the year 5785. But Isn’t the Jewish Calendar Lunar? Yes. The Jewish calendar is primarily lunar, based on 29.5-day months. But it is also a lunar-solar calendar, because it adds leap months (Adar II) 7 times every 19 years to stay aligned with the seasons. Over long periods, this system brings the average Jewish year very close to 365.25 days — so our calculations remain accurate over millennia. And we’re not estimating here — we know the exact start of year 5785: Rosh Hashanah 5785 = October 2, 2024 (evening). Add 260 days, and we arrive […]

In an emotionally charged moment during the chuppah of his granddaughter on Sunday evening, the Bobover Rebbe used the occasion to call upon his chassidim and all present to direct their thoughts and hearts toward the dire situation unfolding in Eretz Yisroel.

The wedding took place at the main Bobov beis medrash in Boro Park, a large and festive gathering celebrating the marriage of the Rebbe’s granddaughter, the daughter of Rav Chaim Dovid Wachsman, Dayan of Bobov-Monsey, to the son of Rav Moshe Horowitz, son of Rav Boruch Avrohom Horowitz, Rosh Yeshiva of Bobov and son-in-law of Rav Chaim Yaakov Horowitz.

As the chuppah began under the open skies, the Rebbe addressed the crowd with heartfelt words, reminding them of the painful reality facing Jews in the Holy Land.

“Aaleh es Yerushalayim al rosh simchasi (I shall place Yerushalayim above my greatest joy),” the Rebbe began. “Today, that posuk takes on even greater meaning. As we stand here under open skies, our fellow Jews—men, women, and children—in Eretz Yisroel are lying in bunkers. Hashem should protect them.”

The Rebbe’s remarks cast a solemn and powerful tone over the joyous celebration, stirring

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feelings of achdus and concern for Acheinu Bnei Yisroel across the ocean.

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UPDATE: Following the sirens that were heard in the past few minutes in central Israel, at this stage no reports of missile impacts or injuries have been reported, aside from a few people who sustained minor injuries while seeking shelter. The barrage was very small, and intercepted.

President Trump on his early departure from the G7 Summit: “I have to be back early — for obvious reasons.”

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear monitoring body said Monday that nearly all of the approximately 15,000 centrifuges operating at Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility were likely rendered inoperable due to an Israeli strike that triggered a major power outage.

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), had initially suggested that the attack on the external power systems of Natanz might have affected its centrifuges, though the structure housing them appeared untouched. Speaking to the BBC, he offered a much more definitive assessment.

“Our assessment is that with this sudden loss of external power, in great probability the centrifuges have been severely damaged if not destroyed altogether,” Grossi told the BBC.

He added, “I think there has been damage inside,” offering a more direct evaluation than the one he had presented earlier that day during an emergency session of the IAEA’s 35-member Board of Governors.

Centrifuges are complex, precision instruments that rely on stable electricity to maintain the extreme speeds required to enrich uranium. A sudden disruption to their power supply can easily lead to their breakdown.

In his earlier remarks to the IAEA board, Grossi warned of potential contamination at Natanz—both radiological and chemical—as a result of the damage sustained in the Israeli strike.

He noted that exposure to radioactive materials from uranium could be dangerous if inhaled or ingested, but said that the danger could be mitigated with proper safety equipment, such as respirators and other protective gear.

“The level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site has remained unchanged and at normal levels, indicating no external radiological impact to the population or the environment from this event,” Grossi said.

The strike on Natanz came early Friday as part of Israel’s initial barrage against Iranian targets, which launched a surprise campaign aimed at dismantling both military and nuclear threats.

Since the start of the campaign, two of Iran’s three known enrichment facilities have reportedly been knocked offline by Israeli airstrikes.

At the Fordo plant, which is buried deep within a mountain, there were no visible signs of damage. Grossi told the BBC, “There is very limited, if any, damage registered [there].”

While IAEA inspectors have not yet resumed on-site investigations due to safety concerns, the agency continues to monitor developments through satellite surveillance and remote sensing.

Grossi also confirmed destruction at four sites within the Isfahan nuclear complex, including infrastructure key to uranium processing. Among the facilities hit were the chemical lab, a plant that transforms raw uranium into a gas suitable for enrichment, and a facility being built to convert uranium tetrafluoride into enriched uranium metal.

“Four buildings were damaged in Friday’s attack: the central chemical laboratory, a uranium conversion plant, the Tehran reactor fuel manufacturing plant, and the UF4 [uranium tetrafluoride] to EU [enriched uranium] metal processing facility, which was under construction,” he explained.

He added further detail in his interview with the BBC: “In Isfahan you have underground spaces as well, which do not seem to have been affected.”

A high-ranking diplomat told Reuters that the subterranean chambers at Isfahan likely hold Iran’s most enriched uranium, though the full extent of any damage to that material cannot yet be confirmed without direct access.

Grossi appealed to Iranian authorities to offer more transparency. He called for Iran to share “timely and regular technical information” regarding its nuclear sites, cautioning that in the absence of that data, the IAEA “cannot accurately assess the radiological conditions and potential impacts on the population and the environment and cannot provide the necessary assistance.”

He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to maintaining a presence in Iran and said that inspectors would return to nuclear facilities “as soon as safety conditions allow.”

The escalating hostilities erupted into a full-blown confrontation early Friday when Israel began a broad offensive against Iran, aiming at its nuclear scientists, military infrastructure, and missile systems.

Israeli leaders have defended the attacks as essential, citing intelligence that Iran was nearing “the point of no return” in developing nuclear weapons capabilities.

Iran’s response has included launching around 350 ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory, according to figures shared by the IDF on Monday. Most of those projectiles were intercepted before causing damage.

Nevertheless, Iran’s missile campaign has taken a toll, with 24 fatalities reported and hundreds more injured in the aftermath.

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New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Senator Sam Sutton announced the successful passage of their important legislation that prohibits the New York City Department of Sanitation from issuing fines after 3 PM on Fridays, a crucial step to protect shabbos observers and other New Yorkers from receiving unfair sanitation tickets.

Last year, the NYC Department of Sanitation enacted a rule requiring residents to place their trash on the curb after 8:00 PM in an effort to combat the city’s rat problem. However, this rigid policy ignores the needs of religious New Yorkers who are prohibited from handling trash on Shabbos. As a result, many residents have been subjected to steep fines of $50-$300 simply for observing their faith.

The legislation (Bill# S8256/A2693) prohibits Sanitation Department enforcement agents from ticketing New York City residents from 3:00 PM on Friday. This legislation was necessary to allow for Shabbos-observant members of the Jewish community to comply with city rules without choosing between violating their religious beliefs or getting a sanitation ticket. Both houses of the State Legislature overwhelmingly passed this legislation during the final days of the scheduled legislative session.

“This important legislation will ensure that New Yorkers do not have to choose between their religious beliefs and avoiding a ticket, and will also prevent residents from being unfairly targeted simply because they observe Shabbos,” said Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein. “I thank Senator Sam Sutton for partnering with me in sponsoring this bill and look forward to continue working with him to enhance the quality of life throughout our neighborhoods.”

“I am proud to have sponsored this common-sense bill that respects the diverse needs of New York City residents, and I thank Assemblyman Eichenstein for his leadership on this issue,” said Senator Sam Sutton. “No one should have to choose between adhering to their faith or facing a sanitation fine. This bill ensures that our city’s policies are inclusive and considerate of all residents’ beliefs. It’s a small change with a big positive impact, making life a little easier for countless individuals and families across our city.”

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Multiple blasts and a barrage of anti-aircraft fire were reported in Tehran on Tuesday, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.

Eyewitnesses speaking to Iran International, a media outlet operated by Iranian dissidents, described hearing explosions in the eastern and southeastern sections of the capital.

The same outlet also posted on X that individuals in Ahvaz, a city in the Khuzestan province of southwestern Iran, had reported hearing a series of detonations.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Asriran news platform stated that air defense systems were activated at the Natanz nuclear facility amid the unfolding situation.

Amid the reports of explosions, President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iranian citizens through a Truth Social post, urging them to leave the capital immediately.

“Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” Trump wrote. “I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”

A U.S. official told Reuters that Trump refused to sign a joint G7 statement in Canada Monday evening, which had called for de-escalation between Israel and Iran. The statement also included a demand to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and affirmed Israel’s right to self-defense.

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President Trump issued a stark warning late Monday, urging all residents of Tehran to leave the city without delay. In a post on Truth Social, he also condemned Iran’s refusal to agree to a nuclear deal he had previously proposed.

“Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump wrote in the post.

Earlier that same day, Israeli authorities had also advised those in Tehran to evacuate, signaling that additional strikes on Iranian targets were imminent as the military confrontation between the two nations escalated further.

The conflict entered its fourth day on Monday, following Israel’s initial missile strikes launched on Friday. Those attacks focused on Iranian nuclear assets and high-ranking military personnel.

In comments made Sunday, Trump suggested that American involvement in the fighting could not be ruled out, saying it is “possible” that the United States might take part in the ongoing hostilities.

Tehran is home to approximately 9.5 million people, all of whom are now living under the shadow of potential large-scale military action.

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At a press conference held this evening, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin delivered a comprehensive briefing on Israel’s latest military operations, outlining efforts to dismantle key elements of Iran’s strategic infrastructure threatening Israeli security.

“Our aim is to remove the threat and target Iran’s nuclear program and missile infrastructure,” Defrin stated, describing a deliberate and focused campaign designed to reduce the regime’s offensive capabilities.

He reported that Israeli fighter jets carried out precision strikes against convoys transporting weaponry and missile systems, including surface-to-air launchers. “The trucks attempted to evade IDF strikes, but were struck from the air, thereby preventing further launches toward the State of Israel,” Defrin said.

Defrin emphasized that the IDF is staying proactive in neutralizing aerial threats. “We continue to operate against the threat of surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, and UAVs,” he said. Referring to a recent operation, he added, “Our aircraft identified launch cells, followed them while in motion, and struck them just minutes before launch.”

Marking a notable development in the air campaign, Defrin confirmed that two Iranian F-14 jets were destroyed on the runway at Tehran International Airport by a remotely piloted drone. “This represents another loss of strategic weaponry for the enemy,” he confirmed.

Among the day’s additional targets was a major communications center in Iran that served both civilian and military functions. “According to our intelligence, the center was used by military forces to advance operational activity under the cover of civilian assets,” Defrin said, noting that civilians had been warned in advance to avoid harm. “This strike constitutes another blow to the IRGC’s military capabilities,” he added.

Touching on recent losses, Defrin offered sympathies to those mourning loved ones: “Our hearts are with you. We stand beside you in these difficult times.”

As Iran continues to launch missile attacks, Defrin reminded Israelis of lifesaving protocol. “The safe room is the safest place during a siren, and you must continue to enter it when a warning is issued.”

Operations in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria are ongoing, with IDF forces working to root out terrorist elements. Speaking directly to the hostages still held in Gaza, Defrin said: “We have not, and will not, give up on you—not for a moment. Your return is always before our eyes.”

“The IDF and all security forces remain fully alert and prepared,” Defrin concluded, affirming Israel’s continued state of readiness in the face of evolving threats.

{Matzav.com Israel}

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