Central Command
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Central Command, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Proposes Civil Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia Tied to Israel Normalization
The US has proposed a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia contingent on Riyadh normalizing ties with Israel, linking the deal to the Abraham Accords. The deal, now before Co…
US Shifts Iran Policy to Economic Pressure While Saudi Nuclear Deal Awaits Congress Approval
The US signals no immediate military action against Iran, focusing on economic sanctions and securing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman advance talks on safe navigation, while t…
IDF Central Command Approves 18 New Jurisdiction Areas to Expand West Bank Settlements
The IDF Central Command approved 18 new jurisdiction areas to expand Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, part of a broader policy by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to str…
Iranian Officials Admit Economic Pressure Is Working Amid Strait of Hormuz Talks
Following the U.S. economic pressure campaign, Iranian officials admit the sanctions are effective. Iran and Oman continue talks to resume navigation and manage the Strait of Horm…
Retired Brigadier General Winter Secretly Meets Netanyahu During War, Launches New Political Party
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter secretly met Prime Minister Netanyahu during the war, presenting Gaza conquest plans. Netanyahu later criticized Winter, who has now launched…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Launches New Party Ahead of Israeli Elections
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter announced a new political party ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, challenging Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition. Journalist Netali She…
Political and Military Leaders Clash Over Unpreparedness in West Bank Security Briefing
Following a last-minute security briefing on Jewish extremist violence in the West Bank, Israeli political and military leaders exchanged accusations over preparedness and coordin…
Israeli Ministers Condemn MK Tzvi Sukkot Over West Bank Monument Vandalism
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and other political leaders condemned MK Tzvi Sukkot for vandalizing a monument to terrorists in the West Bank, warning his actions risk secu…
Netanyahu Holds Urgent Meeting on Potential Violence in West Bank
Prime Minister Netanyahu held a last-minute meeting with the Central Command to address fears of violence from Jewish extremists in the West Bank, with the IDF confirming operatio…
MK Gilad Kariv Condemns IDF Escorting MK Tzvi Sukkot Vandalizing Palestinian Monument
MK Gilad Kariv criticized the IDF for facilitating MK Tzvi Sukkot's destruction of a Palestinian monument while denying coordination for parliamentary visits to the village of Kus…
Trump Ignored Warnings Before Launching Prolonged Conflict With Iran
In early 2024, President Trump launched a military campaign against Iran despite intelligence warnings about severe risks. The conflict has dragged on for six months, causing thou…
IDF Warns West Bank on Brink of Explosion Due to Rising Nationalist Crime
IDF leaders warned Israeli officials that rising nationalist crime in the West Bank threatens to ignite widespread violence, diverting military focus from Palestinian terrorism. D…
Israeli Paratroopers Complete Three-Month Gaza Operation, Shift to West Bank
The Israeli Paratroopers Brigade ended a three-month operation in Gaza focused on destroying terror tunnels and infrastructure, now redeploying to the West Bank. Defense Minister…
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Report Historic Drop in West Bank Terror Attacks
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz reported a historic decline in Palestinian terror attacks in the West Bank during a security briefing, crediting IDF and Shin Be…
US Launches Largest Ever Financial Sanctions Campaign Against Iran to Avoid Military Conflict
The US has launched its largest financial sanctions campaign against Iran to cut off economic support and avoid military conflict. Iran rejects these measures and threatens retali…
Security Guard Shoots at Palestinians During Unauthorized Jewish Haredi Tour Near Hebron, IDF Investigates
A Haredi Jewish group conducted an unauthorized tour near Hebron, leading to clashes with Palestinians and shots fired by a security guard. A 17-year-old Palestinian was reportedl…
IDF Adapts to Expanded Settlements and New Security Reality in West Bank
Israeli military and government officials report a historic expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, accompanied by a strategic shift to broader territorial control and i…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Demolish Illegal Vehicle Scrap Yards in West Bank
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition demanding the demolition of five illegal vehicle scrap yards near Road 446 in the West Bank, citing prior enforcement efforts. The sc…
US Deploys New Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Rising Iran Tensions and Approves Qatar Tanker Jet Sale
The US deployed the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln amid ongoing tensions with Iran. President Trump announced intensi…
Israeli Families Reestablish Northern West Bank Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement
Thirty families reestablished the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, completing a 21-year effort to reverse Israel's disengagement plan. The move, supported by Minister Bezalel…
IDF Considers Removing Checkpoint on Route 443 from Modi'in to Jerusalem to Ease Traffic
The IDF is considering removing the Route 443 checkpoint from Modi'in to Jerusalem to reduce traffic jams and soldier deployment, while possibly replacing it with technological se…
Trump Announces Unprecedented Economic Offensive Against Iran to Isolate Regime
President Trump announced an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, aiming to isolate the regime and prevent nuclear armament. The US plans to impose severe sanctions, incl…
US Military Establishes Secret Shipping Route Through Strait of Hormuz to Secure Oil Flow
The US military has secretly created a southern shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, enabling daily transit of about 10 million barrels of oil despite regional tensions. T…
Israel Officially Recognizes Two New Settlements in West Bank
Israel's Ministry of Interior has officially recognized two new West Bank settlements, Karmi Oz and Sahalav, completing their formal registration and enabling government services…
Israel Navigates US-Imposed Limits on Military Actions Amid Trump Administration
Israel operates under informal US restrictions on military actions across multiple fronts but adapts tactics to maintain security operations. Coordination with US forces is ongoin…
MK Ofer Cassif Crosses Checkpoint into Palestinian Area, Condemns Israeli Occupation
MK Ofer Cassif was blocked by Israeli forces from entering the Palestinian village of Beit Anan in Area A but proceeded on foot, accusing the army of lying and violating his parli…
IDF Digital Unit Launches Dedicated Facility for Haredi Soldiers in Central Command
The IDF's Digital Communication Unit 382 in Central Command opened a dedicated facility for Haredi soldiers to support their integration and operational roles. Dozens currently se…
US Central Command Chief Supports Reducing Forces in Persian Gulf After Conflict
US Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper supports cutting US forces in the Persian Gulf and shifting some troops to Israel amid rising regional tensions and base damages. The…
IDF Admits Using Controversial Numbering on Palestinian Detainees During West Bank Operation
The IDF admitted to using a flawed practice of numbering Palestinian detainees during a West Bank operation, drawing criticism and prompting an investigation.
Israeli Forces Arrest 37-Year-Old Woman in Hebron for Incitement on Social Media
Israeli forces arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian woman in Hebron for inciting terrorism and praising Hamas attackers on social media during and after the October 7 attack. Her ph…
Israel Builds Dedicated Death Row and Gallows Facility Following Death Penalty Law
Israel is constructing a dedicated death row wing and gallows facility in central Israel to implement the recently passed death penalty law for terrorists. The facility will inclu…
IDF Continues Using Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles Despite UK Navy Security Breach
Following a security breach involving Chinese components in British naval vessels, the IDF continues using Chinese-made MG ZS electric vehicles at its Kirya headquarters. While Is…
Defense Minister Katz Orders IDF to Transfer West Bank Civil Enforcement to Police Within Two Weeks
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to present a plan within two weeks to hand over civil enforcement in the West Bank to the police, aiming to prevent unauthorized vi…
Hamas Leaders Confirm Commitment to Disarmament in Meeting with Jared Kushner
Hamas leaders met with Jared Kushner in Egypt, reaffirming their commitment to disarm Gaza and requesting Kushner relay this to President Trump. The meeting aimed to secure practi…
IDF Central Command Chief Warns Settler Violence Diverts Resources from Counterterrorism
IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that settler violence in the West Bank diverts military resources from counterterrorism. Recent attacks in…
Iran Offers $30,000 Reward for Targeting US Soldiers, Doubled if Carried Out by Women
Iran's military offers a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing US soldiers, doubling the sum if done by women, amid ongoing tensions with Washington. This follows past Iranian b…
US Navy Sailor Reveals Poor Sanitation Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Extended Deployment
A US Navy sailor posted a video showing poor sanitation aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed over 260 days, sparking criticism and concern over crew conditions…
Fox News Apologizes for Airing Fake Quote Attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander
Fox News apologized for broadcasting a fabricated quote falsely attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi, after ynet exposed the misinformation. The fake q…
Former Israeli Police Chief Calls for Courage to Enforce Law in West Bank Against Ideological Violence
Moshe Karadi, former Israeli police chief, urges Israeli authorities to courageously enforce existing laws in the West Bank against violent Jewish extremists. He warns that failur…
Media Figure Menachem Horovitz Questions Who Controls Northern Israel Security Policy
Menachem Horovitz questioned who controls northern Israel's security policy, noting it involves both the IDF and US Central Command. He addressed recent border tensions and encour…
IDF Struggles to Arrest Palestinian Suspects Amid Jewish Extremist Clashes in West Bank
The IDF has postponed arrests of Palestinian terror suspects due to being diverted to manage violent clashes involving Jewish extremists in the West Bank. Golani Battalion 51 is l…
US CENTCOM Commander Completes 10-Day Middle East Tour Meeting Regional Military Leaders
US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper completed a 10-day Middle East tour meeting military leaders from Israel and five Arab countries, also visiting the USS Abraham Lincoln cr…
Iran Builds Houthi Arsenal Transforming Local Group into Regional Threat
Iran has systematically transformed the Houthi movement from a local Yemeni faction into a regional military threat equipped with long-range missiles, drones, and extensive smuggl…
Iran Confirms Three Pilots Held Alive in Qatar After March SU24 Crash
Iran confirms three pilots are alive and held captive in Qatar after their SU24 jets crashed in March. Tehran criticizes Qatar for blocking contact with the pilots. Qatar's secret…
Iran Insists Strait of Hormuz Control Remains With Tehran Amid US Threats
Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without its control amid US threats to declare the strait US territory. Iran maintains its maritime blockade while US officials warn of…
US Tightens Naval Blockade on Iran as 62 Commercial Ships Reroute
The US Central Command reported that 62 commercial ships rerouted due to the US naval blockade on Iran, with some vessels detained or inspected. The US plans to rotate aircraft ca…
Defense Minister Katz Faces Criticism Over Plan to Transfer West Bank Enforcement Powers to Police
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to transfer civilian enforcement powers in the West Bank from the IDF to the police following settler violence. The move faces critici…
IDF Launches Probe Into Delayed Evacuation of Illegal Outpost in West Bank Village
The IDF is investigating its delayed response and handling of an illegal outpost evacuation in the West Bank village of Kusra, amid international criticism over extremist actions…
