Mystery barriers restrict Palestinian herding in Jordan Valley

Miles of fences have been erected across Palestinian hamlets in the Jordan Valley over the past year, preventing shepherds from grazing livestock. The Israeli military claims the barriers mark military firing zones, but Palestinian videos and court filings suggest alternative purposes, according to Times of Israel reporting.

NATO officer arrested in UK on espionage allegations

Brandon Tyner, a US officer who served with a NATO unit in Britain, was arrested and will face trial first in UK courts, then in US military court on suspicion of attempting to pass classified information to Russia. The Kremlin denies involvement. The arrest occurred hours after the US relocated refuelling aircraft from a British base following Iranian threats.

Israeli police search for missing woman after psychiatric assessment

Dozens of Israeli police officers are searching for Lior Katz, 44, from Tel Aviv, who went missing over a week ago after attending a psychiatric evaluation at Abarbanel Hospital for a psychotic episode. She chose not to be admitted and disappeared the following day. Her father expressed deep concern, noting that police said they cannot recall a similar disappearance case with no trace.

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