Netanyahu warns against an election-related attack
During a visit to an Arrow missile defense battery, Netanyahu said:
“We have intelligence indications that Iran and its proxies may try to challenge us with an attack aimed at disrupting the elections. Don’t test us — you will suffer disproportionately severe blows.”
Iran threatens German military facilities
Iran has warned Germany that all German military bases and facilities across the region would be considered legitimate targets if Berlin openly participates in military action against Iran, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.
President Trump said the United States would not attack Iran today.
CENTCOM reports oil exports and safe passage through Hormuz
U.S. Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the Strait of Hormuz on October 25 as CENTCOM reported that U.S. forces had helped Gulf partners export more than 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil since summer.
More than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the strait with CENTCOM support over the past six months, the command said.
Cooper surveyed the international waterway aboard a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook and met with service members who supported the mission to clear its international shipping lanes of sea mines laid by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), thanking them for their work.
“Today, primary transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz remain free and clear of Iranian sea mines thanks to incredible efforts by our people,” Cooper said.
He reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to freedom of navigation and said forces remain focused on keeping commercial traffic flowing in coordination with U.S. interagency partners, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the shipping industry.
CENTCOM said more than 95% of ships navigating the strait in recent months had sailed through safely despite what it described as IRGC aggression.
The command characterized this as demonstrating U.S. and regional partners’ control of the international waterway.
Footage shows elimination of Hebron checkpoint attackers
Footage shows Israeli troops eliminating the two Palestinian terrorists who attacked a checkpoint at Yehuda Junction on the northern outskirts of Hebron on Friday.
Their elimination prevented them from reaching a road used by civilians, averting a potentially serious terrorist attack.
IDF reports olive harvest figures in Judea and Samaria
Approximately 220,000 dunams have been harvested so far, with around 100 coordinated harvesting sites operating under security protection, according to IDF estimates.
The military reported an estimated yield of 22,500 tons of olives, approximately 5,500 liters of olive oil produced and a reported value of NIS 225 million.
The IDF said incidents receiving increased media attention account for only a small proportion of harvesting areas, while the vast majority of coordinated harvests under security protection are proceeding as planned without unusual incidents.
To facilitate the harvest and prevent friction, violence and terrorism, Central Command has received significant reinforcements, including the 98th Division headquarters, a Paratroopers Brigade task force headquarters, a regular battalion and Border Police companies.
These forces are deployed throughout the sector to protect civilians, counter terrorism and prevent confrontations.
The military said security personnel take violence, criminal activity and attempts by any party to undermine security seriously, and are working together to enforce law and order.
It said IDF troops would continue operating throughout Judea and Samaria to thwart terrorism, protect civilians and maintain stability.
