Jerusalem is a city in the Judean Hills, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a place of central religious significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Israel designates Jerusalem as its capital and the seat of its government, parliament (the Knesset), and supreme court. The city's status is among the most contested issues in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict: Palestinians seek the eastern part of the city as the capital of a future state, and most of the international community does not recognise the full city as Israel's capital, though some governments have moved their embassies there. The Old City contains sites sacred to all three Abrahamic faiths, including the Western Wall, the Temple Mount and Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. As Israel's seat of government and a focal point of religion and identity, Jerusalem appears frequently in political and security coverage, from parliamentary affairs and diplomacy to questions of access and sovereignty over its holy sites.
The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Ahmad Batsh, commander of Hamas's Jabaliya battalion in northern Gaza, in a precision strike overnight Monday, the military said. Batsh was involved in managing weapons, coordinating supplies, and advancing terror plots against Israeli forces and civilians in violation of the ceasefire, according to the IDF.
IDFShin BetGaza
7 sources· 5 developments· 14:51–17:42
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated19 seconds ago
The Jerusalem District Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment against Yan Shmela on Monday, charging him with deliberately injecting benzodiazepines into jars of Prinok baby fruit puree. Shmela, a 41-year-old Beersheba resident, is accused of tampering with products at Zol VeGadol supermarket branches in Jerusalem, leading to the hospitalization of several infants in June. The indictment was filed following the completion of the investigation, as reported by ynet.
Yan ShmelaJerusalem
2 sources· 2 developments· 15:30–15:31
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdatedyesterday
Israeli security forces are continuing a counter-terror operation dubbed 'Combined Fist' in the Anata neighborhood and Shuafat refugee camp in northern Jerusalem, according to Arab reports. The operation aims to clear the area of terror infrastructure. No official IDF statement has been released.
4 sources· 5 developments· 23:08–05:11
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated6 days ago
The State Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment Wednesday against five defendants for terror offenses, including planning to establish cells in Judea and Samaria and carry out attacks. The indictment alleges they planned an attack at a restaurant in Modiin and a shooting attack at the al-Eizariya checkpoint. The suspects acquired a pistol, an M-16 rifle, and ammunition. One defendant, Mohammed Abu Sabih, is accused of storing funds for the organization and helping hide equipment.
6 sources· 5 developments· 18:13–10:41
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated6 days ago
Israel has published the names of 11 British lawmakers and activists it is barring from the country, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and MP Zarah Sultana, as part of retaliatory measures against UK sanctions on Judea and Samaria. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also announced the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem and the expulsion of British representatives from the Gaza aid coordination center.
IsraelJudea and SamariaGideon Sa'ar
7 sources· 6 developments· 17:31–18:36
The Zioneer Intelligence DeskInitially reportedUpdated7 days ago
Israeli security forces neutralized a major terrorist cell in Judea and Samaria that was planning attacks in the Jerusalem area. The cell's leader reportedly intended to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, according to i24NEWS.