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Shin Bet Removes Xinhua-Linked Journalist from PM Netanyahu's Plane

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0300

Israel’s Shin Bet security service removed freelance journalist Nick Kolyohin from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s “Wing of Zion” aircraft on Tuesday morning, just before the plane departed for Washington. Kolyohin, who contributes to Xinhua — China’s state-run news agency — as well as the blacklisted Russian state outlet RT and the American right-wing channel Newsmax, had received prior approval from the Prime Minister’s Office to join the press corps covering the Netanyahu-Trump meeting.

Chinese Citizen Detained with 1.5 Million Shekels at West Bank Checkpoint

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0300

In an unusual case highlighting security and criminal challenges related to foreign workers in Israel, a Chinese citizen working legally in Israel was detained at a West Bank checkpoint with an enormous sum of 1.5 million shekels in cash (approximately $400,000 USD) in his luxury vehicle.

Israeli Defense Industries Ban Chinese Vehicles Over Security Concerns

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0300

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and other defense companies have announced an immediate halt to the use of Chinese-made vehicles, citing concerns about potential data leaks through technological systems installed in these vehicles.

Officers Warning: Hamas Remotely Takes Control of IDF's Chinese Drones

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:26:00 +0300

During the months of war, Hamas published propaganda videos in which one can clearly see how they managed to collect information about forces in Gaza through Chinese drones operated by the IDF, manufactured by Chinese DJI or other companies. The military acknowledges the problem, yet continues using the Chinese product due to its availability rather than Israeli and Western products, which exist in the market and are more secure against hacking.

Israel's Four-Stage Alert System: A Guide to Home Front Command Warnings

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300

Understanding Israel’s Four-Stage Alert System During Wartime

The Israel Home Front Command introduced an updated four-stage alert system in June 2025, particularly in response to Iranian ballistic missile threats. This comprehensive system, accessible through the official Home Front Command mobile application, provides clear guidance on when and how to seek shelter during different threat levels, representing a significant improvement over previous protocols.