Security · September 2026

On September 2, 2026, the Israeli military reported that Hezbollah launched explosive drones at its troops in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in response. The incident adds to cross-border tensions as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon find themselves caught between the two sides. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed no retreat from Gaza following a commando raid described as 'terrifying', while two Palestinians were killed by IDF fire during a settler raid on a West Bank village. Israel said it is ready to strike Iran 'decisively' if attacked during upcoming holidays, while the IRGC claimed it targets US forces to drive America out of the region before attacking Israel. Iranian recruitment efforts reportedly target Israel's haredi community, and the IDF dismissed a commander over praying with settlers at a West Bank outpost. A submarine deal drove record arms exports to Israel, and the German Navy tested an Israeli ballistic missile, moving forward with procurement, while oil prices jumped amid Iran's strike claims and Israel's stark warning.