Monday, October 5

Ashams reports Britain has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel proceeds with closing the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, a row that erupted after UK sanctions on West Bank settlement goods prompted Israel's closure decision.

News0404 reports the US has reportedly greenlit Israeli strikes on Iran-linked militias in Iraq, aiming to choke off IRGC supply routes used to arm regional proxies.

Kipa reports Shin Bet chief David Zini warned he would push to revive administrative detentions for Jewish Israelis involved in violence if other measures fail, a stance that has triggered coalition friction after clashing with Minister Orit Struk.

Kipa reports a UK court sentenced a Kuwaiti national to life in prison after British security services foiled his plot to attack the Israeli Embassy in London.

Hamal reports Shin Bet Director David Zini told a memorial ceremony that Israel's enemies are rapidly adapting, urging his agency to innovate quickly rather than lean on past methods.

Calcalist reports the Transportation Ministry has reversed course, now admitting its security chief Avri Cohen held an unauthorized second job, while shifting blame to the Civil Service Commission for failing to grant the required permit.

Maariv reports former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant blamed a leak of Israel's minimum hostage threshold for sabotaging a hostage deal, claiming the breach let Hamas raise its demands and tanked the negotiations.