Transcript [00:00] Iran wants a world war and now Germany [00:04] has been added to the blacklist of [00:05] Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard [00:08] Corps. Tehran is issuing a direct threat [00:12] against the European power, declaring [00:14] it's a legitimate target. And President [00:17] Trump makes one thing clear. We will not [00:20] strike Iran today. The collapse of [00:22] Iran's oil exports is pushing Tehran [00:26] towards a possible compromise with the [00:28] United States. The fate of Much Bahami [00:32] remains unclear, but the regime [00:34] continues to portray him as alive, [00:37] claiming he's met with another senior [00:39] Iranian official for the first time. [00:42] Roadblocks, surveillance cameras, and [00:45] armed forces. What is happening on the [00:49] streets of Iran? The crisis appears to [00:51] be deepening. Purchasing power has [00:54] fallen to record lows while food prices [00:57] have skyrocketed. As Iran's Islamic [00:59] regime presents an image of victory, [01:02] families are forced to buy meat on [01:04] credit. And thousands of trucks remain [01:07] stranded at the borders. And today, [01:11] we'll take you behind the scenes and [01:12] reveal the full story of the strike that [01:15] never happened and the negotiations that [01:18] never stopped. We'll examine these [01:20] decisive days in the confrontation with [01:22] Iran. And is Saudi Arabia playing with [01:26] fire? Despite Houthi threats, Saudi [01:29] Arabia is expanding a factory producing [01:31] solid fuel ballistic missiles. The [01:33] Houthis are launching missiles towards [01:36] Riyad, raising fears in Europe of [01:38] further disruption to oil supplies. And [01:41] the United States has ordered government [01:43] employees and their families to leave [01:46] Saudi Arabia amid spheres of escalation [01:49] and additional attacks. And under Iran's [01:51] new strategy, armed radical Islamist [01:54] terrorists are being sent from Iraq to [01:57] fight in Yemen. Is the Mecca alliance [01:59] expanding? Senior officials from from [02:02] member countries are heading to Thran. [02:05] And back on our borders, the IDF [02:08] continues its operation against a clan [02:10] affiliated with Kamas terrorist [02:12] organization in Hebron in Judea and [02:15] Samaria. And meanwhile, Jewish [02:18] immigration to Israel has reached a new [02:20] high amidst the riots in France. Jews [02:23] are afraid to live openly as Jews. What [02:26] began as a high school student protest [02:29] over teacher shortages has turned into [02:31] France's worst wave of unrest in years. [02:34] widespread looting, Palestinian flags, [02:36] and a Jewish community under attack. And [02:39] when protests reach synagogues, France [02:42] needs to wake up. I'm Matthew Shosani, [02:45] joined by Ashley Alex. Here at Boots on [02:48] the Ground, we bring you the full truth [02:50] about what's happening in Israel and [02:52] what's happening in our neighborhood, [02:54] the Middle East. Today's October 26th. [02:57] Let's get started. By the way, today's [03:00] report is made possible by our partner, [03:02] Miguel Davidid Adom, MA, providing [03:05] life-saving emergency medical care to [03:07] communities across Israel. We'll tell [03:10] you more about their work later in [03:11] today's report. But in the meanwhile, [03:14] visit saveifeisrael.com. [03:17] Now, are the United States and Israel [03:20] just one decision away from another [03:22] full-scale war against Iran? President [03:25] Donald Trump announced yesterday that no [03:28] strike would take place on Saturday, [03:30] just a day after suggesting that bombing [03:33] could resume as early as the following [03:36] day. But he's not taking military action [03:38] off the table. According to Trump, he [03:41] faces the choice. Reach an agreement [03:43] with Tehran or finish them off. Now, [03:46] behind these warnings, the possibility [03:48] of a broader military campaign is taking [03:51] shape. According to reports, a short [03:54] intensive joint attack is being [03:56] considered for the period following the [03:58] American midterm elections. Israel has [04:01] already conducted a long range air [04:03] exercise near Iran, and the strike plans [04:06] include nuclear facilities, missile [04:09] systems, and oil and energy [04:11] infrastructure. Trump says the nuclear [04:13] facilities previously bombed remain [04:15] buried beneath thousands of tons of [04:17] rock. He also says the American military [04:20] is closely monitoring Pickax Mountain, [04:22] the fortified underground complex near [04:25] Natans. And while Israel warns that Iran [04:28] may be rebuilding its nuclear [04:29] capabilities, Trump says American [04:32] surveillance has detected no significant [04:34] activity at the damaged sites. And [04:37] meanwhile, US intelligence is warning of [04:40] advanced Iranian plans to target [04:42] American diplomats and government [04:44] officials. The United States has reduced [04:46] its diplomatic presence in several [04:49] countries and ordered non-essential [04:51] personnel to leave Saudi Arabia amidst [04:54] attacks by the Iranianbacked Houthies. [04:57] Now, Tehran has also expanded its [04:58] threats. If Germany openly joins the [05:00] military campaign, Iran's German [05:03] military facilities in the region will [05:05] be considered legitimate targets. And in [05:08] the straight of humus, the commander of [05:10] US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, [05:13] flew over the shipping route yesterday [05:15] in a military helicopter. And according [05:18] to Cooper, the main shipping lanes are [05:21] clear of Iranian mines and more than [05:23] 3,000 vessels have passed through the [05:26] strait with American assistance over the [05:28] past 6 months. Now, the message to Thran [05:31] is the following. Washington is [05:34] determined to maintain control over the [05:36] strategic energy route and alert levels [05:39] are also rising in Israel. Two days [05:42] before the elections, Prime Minister [05:43] Netanyahu speaking from an aeromile [05:46] defense battery warned that Iran and its [05:49] proxies might attempt to disrupt voting [05:51] through an attack. He promised a severe [05:54] response. At the same time, reports [05:57] emerged of a disagreement between [05:58] Netanyahu and IDF chief of staff Aal Zam [06:01] over an operation that could trigger an [06:04] escalation. [06:05] Denies the report, by the way. And [06:08] inside Iran, the economy continues to [06:10] deteriorate under the naval blockade. [06:13] Food prices are rising while armed [06:15] besiege forces are deploying in the [06:18] streets amidst fears of renewed protest. [06:21] Will negotiations prevent another war or [06:23] merely delay the military decision [06:26] already been considered in Washington [06:28] and Jerusalem? While the confrontation [06:30] with Iran threatens to erupt again, the [06:33] war in Saudi Arabia is already raging. [06:36] The Iranianbacked Houthies continue [06:37] launching volleys of ballistic missiles [06:40] and drones towards the kingdom. [06:42] Yesterday, Saudi officials announced the [06:45] interception of 10 ballistic missiles in [06:47] the south along with additional missiles [06:50] and drones launched towards Riyad and [06:52] Kamis Mushite. Two civilians were [06:55] injured by interception debris while [06:58] buildings and vehicles sustained [06:59] damaged. Saudi Arabia has also partially [07:02] reopened Riyad International Airport, [07:05] which was shut down following a deadly [07:07] attack that killed 13 people. But the [07:10] Houthis have already declared that the [07:11] airport remains a target. They're also [07:14] threatening further attacks against [07:15] Aramco oil facilities and Saudi energy [07:18] infrastructure. And now a significant [07:20] Saudi military development has emerged. [07:23] Riyad is expanding a ballistic missile [07:25] production facility approximately 200 km [07:28] west of the capital. Satellite imagery [07:31] shows construction that could allow the [07:33] production of larger solid fuel missiles [07:36] with greater range and the ability to [07:38] carry heavier warheads. The objective is [07:40] to strengthen deterrence against Iran [07:43] and reduce dependence on imported [07:45] weapons. And meanwhile, Arab reports [07:48] claim that fighters from Iraq and Iraqi [07:52] Shia militias are operating alongside [07:54] the Houthis in Yemen, although the [07:56] extent of their involvement has not been [07:58] verified. And amid the escalation, the [08:01] United States has ordered non-essential [08:03] government personnel and their families [08:05] to leave Saudi Arabia. And in a dramatic [08:08] diplomatic development, the Saudi [08:10] defense minister is expected to arrive [08:12] in Tehran today together with senior [08:14] officials from Turkey and Pakistan in an [08:17] attempt to prevent further [08:18] deterioration. [08:20] Saudi Arabia now faces two choices. [08:22] expand its military campaign against the [08:24] Huli or seek direct understandings with [08:28] Iran, which continues to hold dangerous [08:30] leverage over the kingdom. And on [08:33] Israel's northern front, the IDF [08:35] continues ground and air operations in [08:38] southern Lebanon aimed at preventing the [08:40] radical Islamist terrorist organization [08:43] from rebuilding its command centers, [08:45] weapons depots, and drone capabilities. [08:48] And last night, an interceptor was [08:50] launched towards a suspicious aerial [08:52] target in an area where Israeli troops [08:55] are operating. And meanwhile, tensions [08:57] surrounding Iran are also reaching [08:59] Beirut. The United States has warned of [09:01] danger in the Dia neighborhood [09:04] stronghold and delivered a message that [09:07] involvement in a war against Iran could [09:10] trigger a severe Israeli response in [09:12] southern Lebanon and Beirut. There's [09:14] still no confirmation of an imminent [09:16] strike, but the IDF is preparing for the [09:18] possibility of renewed fighting along [09:20] the northern front. And in Judea and [09:23] Samaria, Operation Judea's roar [09:26] continues in Hebron following the [09:28] terrorist attack that killed two IDF [09:30] soldiers. Israeli forces are working to [09:32] dismantle Hamas terrorist infrastructure [09:35] and identify those who assisted the [09:37] terrorists who came from. And on the [09:40] international stage, US President Donald [09:43] Trump has promoted former Hungarian [09:45] Prime Minister Victor Orban for the [09:47] position of United Nations Secretary [09:49] General. An official at the US State [09:51] Department said the White House believes [09:54] based on previous discussions with [09:56] Russia and China that both countries [09:58] would support the proposal, making Olan [10:01] their joint candidate. Officials from [10:03] all three countries confirmed the [10:05] details, increasing his chance of [10:07] securing the position. And Europe [10:10] continues to burn. In France, a wave of [10:13] protests that began over the cost of [10:15] living and the education crisis has [10:18] turned violent in several areas, [10:20] exposing the truth about the immigration [10:22] of terrorists, radical Islamists, and [10:24] the radical left's responsibility for [10:27] outbreaks of violence and looting. Over [10:29] the weekend, approximately 410,000 [10:32] people took to the streets. Authorities [10:35] deployed 70,000 police officers. A total [10:37] of 1300 people were arrested and 53 [10:41] members of the security forces were [10:43] injured. This followed a week of looting [10:46] stores, burning buildings, and extensive [10:48] damage to city centers. France's [10:51] interior minister accuses far-left [10:53] groups of deliberately attempting to [10:55] incite violence. And among the French [10:57] right, the warning is even stronger. [10:59] Politicians opposed to mass immigration [11:02] claimed that a dangerous alliance has [11:04] emerged between revolutionary left-wing [11:06] activists, Islamist networks, and [11:09] criminal groups in the suburbs. Another [11:11] controversy erupted after a young mother [11:13] said rioters threatened to rape her [11:15] while she was with her baby. Ara radical [11:18] left-wing activist responded by calling [11:20] it collateral damage of the revolution. [11:24] That's what happens when left-wing [11:26] activists become the useful idiots of [11:28] Islam. We and our freedom become nothing [11:31] more than collateral damage. And among [11:34] France's Jewish community, fears about [11:36] the future are growing. The number of [11:39] Jews immigrating to Israel has surged by [11:41] 65% over the past year. And the unrest [11:44] is not limited to France. In Barcelona, [11:48] 128 people were arrested following [11:50] looting, arson, and clashes with police. [11:54] And in Italy, 500 soldiers were deployed [11:56] in Milan after another wave of violence. [12:00] Europe is facing a profound crisis of [12:02] security, identity, and public order. [12:05] The question is whether it its leaders [12:07] can stop the radicalization before the [12:10] streets become battleground once again. [12:12] Now, we have a lot to cover. Let's get [12:14] into the details. I'm Ati Shashani, [12:17] joined by Ashley Alex. And here at Boots [12:19] on the Ground, we bring you the full [12:21] truth about what's happening in Israel [12:23] and the war against Iran's Revolutionary [12:25] Guard, the head of the Middle East axis [12:28] of evil. 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[14:04] Israeli soldiers are moving from house [14:06] to house in Hebrron, searching for kamas [14:09] operatives and weapons following the [14:11] terrorist attack that killed two IDF [14:13] soldiers. The military operation named [14:15] Roar of Judah has expanded into the [14:18] neighborhood of the Jaba family where [14:20] the attackers lived. Israeli forces have [14:23] detained suspects, sealed the terrorist [14:25] homes, and screened residents leaving [14:27] the area. But the immediate concern is [14:29] whether additional terrorist cells are [14:31] preparing to strike as Israeli Israel [14:33] approaches its national elections. Prime [14:36] Minister Binamo has already warned that [14:39] Iran and its proxies may attempt to [14:41] disrupt tomorrow's vote. And while our [14:43] security forces are operating there in [14:46] Juda and Samaria, the situation across [14:48] the Middle East is becoming even more [14:50] complicated. Ashley Alex joins us now [14:53] with the latest military developments, [14:55] the American preparations against Iran, [14:58] and an extraordinary diplomatic [14:59] initiative involving Saudi Arabia, [15:01] Turkey, and Pakistan. Ashley, over to [15:05] you. [15:06] >> Thank you, Matty. President Donald Trump [15:09] ruled out an American attack on Iran for [15:11] Sunday, October 25th, but the military [15:14] preparations have not stopped, and the [15:17] decision about another major operation [15:19] remains in his hands. On Saturday, Trump [15:22] suggested that American forces might [15:25] strike Iran the following day. By Sunday [15:28] evening, he had clarified that no attack [15:30] would take place that day. That change [15:33] has left Tyran trying to understand [15:35] whether Washington is giving diplomacy [15:37] another opportunity or simply waiting [15:40] for a more favorable moment. American [15:43] military planners have prepared options [15:45] for a renewed campaign against Iran. [15:48] Reports indicate that the proposed [15:49] target list extends beyond nuclear [15:51] facilities and missile launches to [15:54] include energy infrastructure and [15:56] economically important installations. [15:59] These targets would place additional [16:01] pressure on a government already [16:03] struggling with the consequences of the [16:05] American maritime blockade. The timing [16:08] is politically sensitive. Israel holds [16:11] its parliamentary elections on October [16:13] 27th, while Americans vote in their [16:16] midterm elections on November 3rd. There [16:19] are reports that Trump prefers to [16:21] postpone a major new offensive until [16:23] after the American vote, but an [16:26] operational plan is different from an [16:28] order to attack and the president has [16:30] not publicly approved another campaign. [16:33] Meanwhile, the United States continues [16:35] maintaining substantial military [16:37] capabilities in the region. Images have [16:40] emerged showing an F-35C Lightning 2 [16:43] fighter landing aboard the aircraft [16:46] carrier USS George Washington. [16:49] Carrierbased aircraft give commanders [16:51] the ability to conduct operations [16:53] without depending entirely on airfields [16:56] in neighboring countries. The George [16:58] Washington can also operate with [17:00] supporting warships that provide air [17:02] defense and additional strike [17:04] capabilities. The images do not [17:07] establish that an attack is imminent, [17:09] but they illustrate the military [17:10] resources available to Washington. And [17:14] one of the most important questions [17:15] concerns Iran's remaining nuclear [17:17] infrastructure. Trump says American [17:20] intelligence is closely monitoring Picax [17:22] Mountain, the fortified underground [17:24] complex near Natans. The site is [17:27] reported to lie roughly 1 kilometer [17:29] south of the main enrichment facility [17:32] beneath approximately 80 to more than [17:34] 100 m of rock. That depth presents a [17:38] serious challenge for conventional [17:40] bunker penetrating weapons. Construction [17:44] began around 2020 and the underground [17:46] complex has been associated with plans [17:49] to protect sensitive nuclear equipment [17:51] and centrifuge related activities. [17:54] International nuclear inspectors have [17:56] not been granted access to the site. [17:59] Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned that [18:01] Iran is attempting to rebuild its [18:03] nuclear capabilities. Trump, however, [18:06] says surveillance of facilities [18:08] previously bombed by American forces has [18:10] detected little significant activity. [18:14] He claims those installations remain [18:16] buried beneath enormous quantities of [18:18] rock. These assessments focus on [18:21] different parts of Iran's nuclear [18:22] infrastructure, and that distinction [18:25] matters when considering the possible [18:27] targets of another operation. But the [18:30] most immediate American concern may be [18:32] the threat against its own personnel. An [18:35] intelligence memorandum sent to [18:37] Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned [18:39] that Iranian efforts to target American [18:42] officials and diplomats had reached [18:44] advanced stages. Director of National [18:47] Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that [18:49] information about these threats needed [18:51] to reach more American personnel who [18:53] might be exposed. Iranian officials have [18:56] also threatened retaliation against [18:58] Americans if largescale strikes resume. [19:02] Washington has consequently reduced its [19:04] diplomatic footprint in several Middle [19:06] Eastern countries. Non-essential [19:08] government employees and eligible family [19:10] members have been ordered to leave Saudi [19:13] Arabia. Diplomatic staffing is also [19:16] being reduced in Jordan, Qatar, Lebanon, [19:19] and the United Arab Emirates. American [19:22] military personnel have reportedly been [19:24] relocated from vulnerable positions in [19:26] Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait. The danger is [19:30] broader than a conventional military [19:32] confrontation. Diplomatic missions and [19:35] civilian infrastructure may become [19:37] targets of retaliation. Iran has now [19:40] expanded its warnings to Germany. Tan [19:43] says Germany military facilities in the [19:45] region would become legitimate targets [19:48] if Berlin openly joined military [19:51] operations against Iran. [19:53] Germany has previously maintained that [19:55] it would not participate in offensive [19:57] strikes. The Iranian statement is [20:00] therefore a conditional threat intended [20:03] to discourage another major European [20:05] power from entering the conflict. Now [20:09] consider what is happening at sea. [20:11] Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US [20:13] Central Command, flew over the Strait of [20:16] Hormuz in an American CH47 Chinuk [20:20] helicopter. He met personnel involved in [20:22] removing naval mines laid by Iran's [20:25] revolutionary guards. According to [20:27] Central Command, more than 3,000 [20:30] commercial vessels have crossed the [20:32] street with American military support [20:34] during the past 6 months. The command [20:37] also reports that Gulf partners have [20:39] exported more than 1.5 billion barrels [20:42] of crude oil since the summer and that [20:45] over 95% of ships navigating the street [20:48] in recent months have passed safely. The [20:51] American military says the main [20:52] international shipping lanes are now [20:54] free of Iranian sea mines. This [20:57] operation has helped protect commercial [20:59] shipping while American restrictions [21:01] continue to obstruct Iran's own oil [21:03] exports. For Thyran, the economic [21:06] consequences are severe. Iran had moved [21:09] substantial quantities of oil onto [21:11] shadow fleet tankers outside the Persian [21:14] Gulf, particularly in the Indian Ocean. [21:18] Those floating reserves allowed Iran to [21:20] continue selling crude to China even [21:23] while the blockade restricted new [21:25] shipments. Energy analysts now estimate [21:27] that the overseas reserves have been [21:29] exhausted. American commanders estimate [21:32] that the blockade has denied the Iranian [21:34] government at least $25 billion in oil [21:37] revenue. Negotiations have consequently [21:40] begun to include possible access to [21:42] approximately $6 billion in frozen [21:45] Iranian funds in exchange for nuclear [21:47] concessions and international [21:49] inspections. [21:51] No final agreement has been reached. [21:54] Before we examine what this pressure is [21:56] doing inside Iran, I want to share [21:58] something important with our boots on [21:59] the ground family. If these reports help [22:03] you understand what is happening in [22:05] Israel and across the Middle East, [22:07] please take a moment to like this video, [22:09] share it with someone who needs to hear [22:11] it, and subscribe to Boots on the [22:13] Ground. Since October 7th, you have [22:15] followed us through Gaza, the Israel [22:17] Lebanon border, and some of the most [22:19] difficult moments our families and [22:22] communities have experienced. You prayed [22:25] for us, encouraged us, and helped us [22:27] continue reporting from Israel. Through [22:30] those difficult days, we have witnessed [22:32] extraordinary courage, God's [22:34] faithfulness, and moments that reminded [22:37] us of the biblical miracles we grew up [22:40] reading about. Ya Pinto shares that [22:42] journey in his new book, Boots on the [22:44] Ground. When you become a monthly [22:46] supporter with a gift of $50 or more, [22:49] you can receive a personally signed copy [22:51] of Year's book. Visit tbn.org/boots [22:55] on the ground or call 8008047895. [23:01] Signed copies are available in limited [23:03] quantities. Your support helps us [23:06] continue bringing you these reports [23:09] directly from Israel. [23:12] Inside Iran, the financial crisis is now [23:15] affecting ordinary families in ways that [23:17] military statistics cannot explain. The [23:20] weakening currency has devastated [23:22] purchasing power. Some households are [23:25] buying meat on credit while others are [23:27] purchasing basic suppliers in [23:29] anticipation of another round of [23:31] fighting. One Tan resident described a [23:34] supermarket visit that could consume [23:36] half a monthly salary. Another said he [23:39] had already packed supplies and planned [23:41] to leave the capital if the bombing [23:43] resumed. The pressure extends to [23:45] imported medicines, food distribution, [23:48] and goods transported through Iran's [23:50] land borders. At the same time, the [23:53] government is increasing security inside [23:55] major cities. Armed Baz personnel and [23:58] riot police have appeared at checkpoints [24:00] in Thran, Mashad, Isvahan, Desun, and [24:04] other locations. [24:06] Residents have described additional [24:07] surveillance cameras, restricted [24:09] internet access, and virtual private [24:11] networks that no longer function [24:13] reliably. In Desful, a particularly [24:16] heavy security presence has been [24:18] reported around Shariati Street. These [24:21] measures come amid concerns about [24:23] renewed anti-government demonstrations [24:25] and the anniversary of the violent [24:27] protests that began in November 2019. [24:31] Another question surrounds Iran's [24:33] Supreme Leader Majaba Kani. The Iranian [24:37] judiciary claims that its chief Golam [24:40] Hussein Moseni AJ met to discuss [24:44] corruption, public rights, and [24:46] compensation for war damage. However, [24:49] the leadership has not released a public [24:51] video appearance confirming the meeting [24:54] and its location was not disclosed. The [24:57] government continues to present company [24:59] as actively directing affairs while the [25:01] country faces another potential military [25:03] confrontation. [25:05] Diplomatic messages are still [25:07] circulating through Pakistan and Qatar. [25:10] Iranian officials maintain that [25:12] negotiations remain possible, but they [25:14] reject what they describe as American [25:16] demands for complete surrender. [25:19] Conflicting statements have emerged [25:21] about a proposed arrangement to reopen [25:23] the Strait of Hummus in exchange for [25:25] lifting the maritime blockade. The next [25:28] challenge, however, is already unfolding [25:30] in Saudi Arabia. On Sunday, Saudi air [25:34] defenses intercepted 10 ballistic [25:36] missiles directed toward the south of [25:38] the kingdom. The Saudiled coalition also [25:41] reported two drones and a ballistic [25:43] missile launched toward Riyad and a [25:45] cruise missile directed toward Kamis [25:48] Mushite. [25:49] Debris from intercepted missiles injured [25:52] two people and damaged buildings and [25:54] vehicles. The attacks came as King [25:57] Khaled International Airport in Riyad [25:59] attempted to resume operations following [26:02] the devastating October 10th strike that [26:04] killed 13 people and injured more than [26:07] 300. [26:09] Terminal one reopened for domestic [26:11] flights while terminal 2 was designated [26:14] for international services operated by [26:16] national carriers. However, air traffic [26:19] remained extremely limited. Houthi [26:22] military spokesman Yaya Sari warned that [26:25] the airport would remain a target and [26:27] urged airlines and passengers to stay [26:30] away. The Houthis have also claimed [26:32] attacks against Saudi energy [26:34] infrastructure, including Aramco [26:36] facilities, oil pumping stations, and [26:38] the country's East West pipeline. Saudi [26:41] authorities have not confirmed every [26:43] claimed impact. That pipeline is [26:46] especially important because it allows [26:48] Saudi Arabia to move oil toward the Red [26:51] Sea without relying entirely on the [26:53] Straight of Homos. Brent crude recently [26:56] closed above $116 per barrel, reflecting [27:00] the enormous pressure facing [27:02] international energy markets. Saudi [27:04] Arabia is now investing in a longerterm [27:07] military response. Commercial satellite [27:09] imagery shows major expansion work at [27:12] the Al Duadimi ballistic missile [27:14] facility approximately 200 kilometers [27:17] west of Riyad. American researchers [27:20] identified structures believed to [27:22] contain casting pits for solid rocket [27:24] propellant along with protective blast [27:27] walls and storage facilities. [27:29] Solid fuel missiles can remain ready for [27:32] extended periods and launch without the [27:34] lengthy fueling procedures required by [27:37] liquid fuel systems. The expanded [27:40] complex could eventually produce larger [27:42] missiles capable of carrying heavier [27:44] warheads, strengthening Saudi Arabia's [27:47] deterrence against Iran and the Houthis. [27:50] But Riyad is also pursuing diplomacy. [27:53] Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, [27:56] Turkey, and Pakistan are expected in [27:58] Thran today for talks on regional [28:01] security. The delegation includes Saudi [28:03] Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin [28:05] Salman, Pakistani Army Chief Field [28:08] Marshal Aim Mun and Turkish Intelligence [28:10] Chief Ibrahim Khalen. All three [28:13] countries belong to the Mecca Defense [28:15] Pack signed in August under which an [28:17] armed attack on one member is treated as [28:20] an attack on all. The meetings are [28:23] particularly significant because Saudi [28:25] Arabia is coming under attack from a [28:27] movement closely aligned with Iran. And [28:29] there's another development in Yemen. [28:32] Regional reports describe Iraqi Shite [28:34] militia fighters cooperating with the [28:36] Houthis, including exchanges of [28:39] experience in drones and missile [28:41] systems. The scale of any Iraqi [28:43] deployment has not been independently [28:45] established, but the reported [28:47] cooperation illustrates Thran's efforts [28:50] to maintain connections between armed [28:52] organizations across the region. [28:55] Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has helped return [28:57] 40 Iranian sailors from 19 commercial [29:00] vessels after Thran requested medical [29:03] assistance through diplomatic channels. [29:06] The incident also recalls the American [29:08] submarine attack that sank the Iranian [29:11] warship IRI Dina of Sri Lanka in March [29:15] during an earlier phase of the conflict. [29:18] Beyond the Middle East, Washington is [29:20] exploring an unexpected diplomatic move. [29:23] The Trump administration has reportedly [29:25] encouraged former Hungarian Prime [29:27] Minister Victor Orban to consider [29:30] becoming the next United Nations [29:32] Secretary General. American officials [29:35] believe Russia and China could support [29:37] his candidacy. Orban has not made a [29:40] final decision about entering the race. [29:42] And finally, Europe is facing its own [29:45] security crisis. France experienced [29:48] another weekend of mass demonstrations [29:51] with approximately 410,000 participants [29:54] counted by authorities and 1,314 [29:58] arrests reported nationwide. [30:01] Around 70,000 police officers were [30:03] deployed to prevent a repeat of the [30:05] previous weekend's looting and [30:07] destruction. The protest began over [30:10] education, funding, and the cost of [30:12] living. But violent incidents and [30:14] extremist political activity have [30:16] intensified the national debate. French [30:19] officials have accused radical left-wing [30:21] groups of deliberately encouraging [30:23] disorder. A particularly disturbing [30:26] video showed a young mother describing [30:29] threats of sexual assault while [30:31] sheltering with her baby. Activist [30:34] Betatina Zuli responded by calling such [30:36] threats collateral damage before later [30:39] denying that she justified rape. The [30:41] Jewish community is also facing serious [30:44] anxiety following anti-semitic incidents [30:46] and attacks on Jewish property. [30:49] Immigration from France to Israel rose [30:51] 65% over the past Jewish year from 2,649 [30:56] people to 4,364. [31:00] The unrest has reached neighboring [31:01] countries. Police arrested 128 people [31:05] following violent disturbances in [31:07] Barcelona, while Italian authorities [31:09] deployed 500 additional soldiers in [31:11] Milan after earlier riots. Meanwhile, a [31:15] French opinion poll places President [31:17] Emanuel Mcron satisfaction rating at [31:20] just 16%. [31:22] Matty, these developments abroad are [31:24] unfolding while Israel is preparing for [31:27] a potentially dangerous election day. [31:30] Let's return to what the Israeli [31:31] security forces are doing here on the [31:34] ground. [31:35] >> Thank you, Ashley. Now, back to our [31:37] news. Here in Israel, the security [31:40] establishment is preparing for threats [31:42] on several fronts. Prime Minister [31:44] Netanyahu visited an aeromissile defense [31:47] battery and warned Iran and its proxies [31:50] against attempting to disrupt the [31:51] elections. He said Israel had [31:53] intelligence indicating a possible [31:55] attack near the vote and warned that any [31:58] such operation would receive an [32:00] overwhelming response. In Hebrron, the [32:03] military's immediate priority remains [32:04] the dismantling of Kamas linked [32:07] infrastructure following Friday's [32:09] attack. The soldiers killed were Staff [32:11] Sergeant Ron Natan Royman and Sergeant [32:14] Yu Shaim, [32:17] excuse me, who served with the AI [32:20] battalion of the IDF search and rescue [32:22] brigade. The two gunmen were killed by [32:24] Israeli forces following the attack and [32:27] the operation is focused on the Jaba [32:29] family neighborhood. More than a [32:30] thousand residents have passed through [32:32] the military screening points and left [32:34] the area while hundreds have remained. [32:37] Approximately 14 suspects have been [32:39] detained and security investigators are [32:42] examining whether the attack was [32:43] organized locally or directed by kamas [32:46] operatives outside the territory. [32:48] There's also concern along Israel's [32:49] northern border. American security [32:51] warnings have highlighted the risk in [32:53] Beirut's southern suburbs, including the [32:56] stronghold of the Kzbalah's involvement [32:59] in another confrontation with Iran, [33:01] could trigger severe Israeli military [33:03] retaliation in southern Lebanon and [33:05] around Beirut. For Israeli families, [33:08] these are immediate security questions [33:10] as the country approaches another [33:12] national vote. The coming days will test [33:15] whether military pressure and diplomacy [33:18] can prevent another dangerous escalation [33:20] across the region. And if Tehran chooses [33:22] another confrontation while Israel is [33:24] securing its borders and preparing for [33:26] elections, how far could the fighting [33:29] spread? So keep spreading the truth, [33:31] follow us, and most importantly, don't [33:33] forget to click the subscribe button so [33:35] that you stay tuned to the truth in real [33:37] time and never miss boots on the ground. [33:39] Keep looking for me, Matthew Shosani, [33:41] and Yayup Pinto on social media to see [33:44] life in Israel through our eyes. And as [33:46] always, join me in praying for the [33:48] people of Israel. God, we ask that you [33:50] protect our people, especially in this [33:52] time of election. That you guard our [33:54] security forces, guard our borders, and [33:56] protect our people against any type of [33:58] terrorist attack. And as we enter in [34:00] this into this confusing election [34:02] season, we ask for your will to be done, [34:05] for your leaders to rise up, for your [34:07] outcome to come of the elections in [34:09] Israel and then followed by the [34:10] elections in the United States. And as [34:12] always, we ask that your will be done on [34:14] earth as it is in heaven. Be blessed and [34:17] I'll see you all the next time.
