Itamar Ben Gvir

The wreckage of the Altalena, the Irgun arms ship sunk during the 1948 War of Independence, was located intact early Monday morning at a depth of 503 meters off the coast of Israel. While the discovery was hailed as a historic closing of a circle, it has since triggered a political dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over credit for the operation.

Reports on Monday morning confirm that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has removed the Islamic Waqf from the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, transferring administrative control to Jewish hands. The move, which first emerged in reports on Sunday night, marks a significant shift in the long-standing status quo at the sensitive holy site in Judea and Samaria.

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs announced Monday evening that the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) will receive a dedicated budget of NIS 500 million to combat organized crime in the Arab sector. The decision, which involves redirecting funds from the previous government's Plan 550, is expected to be formally approved during the cabinet meeting this coming Sunday.

Ongoing legal battle regarding Ben Gvir's continued service as Minister of National Security.

Gadi Eisenkot is a former IDF Chief of Staff (2015–2019) and the chairman of the Yashar party. In late 2026, he emerged as a leading contender for Prime Minister, positioning himself as a pragmatic security-first leader focused on national unity, universal conscription, and the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.

Israel Katz is Israel's Minister of Defense and a senior Likud statesman currently directing the IDF's strategic posture, including multi-front operations against the Iranian regime and a 'security-first' policy in Judea and Samaria. In late 2026, his tenure is marked by strategic entrenchment in southern Lebanon, a push for massive defense budget increases, and a complex relationship with the military's high command regarding appointments and operational doctrine.

A general designation used by Israeli security forces and media to identify individuals of Palestinian origin suspected of involvement in security offenses, ranging from localized stabbings and car-rammings to organized terror plots and criminal activity with nationalistic motives.

Judea and Samaria, the historical heartland of the Jewish people, is a central highland region of the Land of Israel. In late 2026, it remains a critical strategic depth for the State of Israel, currently facing a potential shift toward all-out war against Palestinian Authority infrastructure following persistent Iranian-backed terror escalations.

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is the administrative body established to govern parts of Judea and Samaria. While ostensibly a partner for regional stability, it faces severe Israeli and international scrutiny over its 'pay-for-slay' prisoner payment system and its potential liability for terror activities, including the October 7 massacre.

Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician and the 13th Prime Minister of Israel (2021–2022). Currently leading the 'Beyachad' (Together) party, he is positioning himself as a security-focused alternative to the current government, though he faces a significant decline in recent political polling.