Entities from Israel
85 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings.
People
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Amos HarelHaaretz military affairs correspondent; senior Israeli journalist covering the IDF and Lebanon front.
Haaretz military affairs correspondent; senior Israeli journalist covering the IDF and Lebanon front.
Assaf OrionIsraeli retired Brigadier-General and INSS senior researcher specialising in Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Israeli retired Brigadier-General and INSS senior researcher specialising in Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Basim Sheikh SulimanIsrael Football Association vice-president; subject of Rajoub's handshake refusal at Vancouver FIFA Congress.
Israel Football Association vice-president; subject of Rajoub's handshake refusal at Vancouver FIFA Congress.
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael's longest-serving prime minister; prosecuting a multi-front war while fracturing his alliance with Washington.
Israel's longest-serving prime minister; prosecuting a multi-front war while fracturing his alliance with Washington.
Benny GantzIsraeli opposition leader and former Defence Minister; led the National Unity party and served briefly in the emergency war cabinet before resigning.
Israeli opposition leader and former Defence Minister; led the National Unity party and served briefly in the emergency war cabinet before resigning.
Bezalel SmotrichIsraeli Finance Minister and Religious Zionism party leader; far-right coalition partner in Netanyahu's government who rejected the Islamabad MOU.
Israeli Finance Minister and Religious Zionism party leader; far-right coalition partner in Netanyahu's government who rejected the Islamabad MOU.
Effie DefrinIDF chief spokesman who publicly named the Iranian Supreme Leader as an assassination target.
IDF chief spokesman who publicly named the Iranian Supreme Leader as an assassination target.
ElyannaElyanna is a Palestinian singer confirmed to perform at Canada's Toronto 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on 12 June, a politically resonant booking at a tournament overshadowed by human rights concerns.
Elyanna is a Palestinian singer confirmed to perform at Canada's Toronto 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on 12 June, a politically resonant booking at a tournament overshadowed by human rights concerns.
Eran ZinmanCo-founder and co-chief executive of Monday.com.
Co-founder and co-chief executive of Monday.com.
Eyal ZamirIDF Chief of Staff since March 2025; prosecuting Israel's simultaneous wars in Iran and Lebanon.
IDF Chief of Staff since March 2025; prosecuting Israel's simultaneous wars in Iran and Lebanon.
Gideon Sa'arIsrael's foreign minister and a Knesset member.
Israel's foreign minister and a Knesset member.
Israel KatzIsraeli Defence Minister directing Lebanon operations and authorising targeted killing orders.
Israeli Defence Minister directing Lebanon operations and authorising targeted killing orders.
Itamar Ben-GvirIsraeli National Security Minister; far-right coalition member who rejected the US-Iran deal as not binding on Israel.
Israeli National Security Minister; far-right coalition member who rejected the US-Iran deal as not binding on Israel.Lt. Col. Nadav ShoshaniIsraeli military spokesman who confirmed IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon on March 3, 2026.
Israeli military spokesman who confirmed IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon on March 3, 2026.
Menachem BeginIsraeli Prime Minister 1977–1983; Nobel Peace Prize laureate and architect of the pre-emptive Begin Doctrine.
Israeli Prime Minister 1977–1983; Nobel Peace Prize laureate and architect of the pre-emptive Begin Doctrine.
Ron AradIsraeli Air Force navigator missing since 1986; his fate is Israel's most emotive unresolved MIA case.
Israeli Air Force navigator missing since 1986; his fate is Israel's most emotive unresolved MIA case.
Yechiel LeiterIsraeli Ambassador to the United States since January 2025; leads the Israel-Lebanon talks.
Israeli Ambassador to the United States since January 2025; leads the Israel-Lebanon talks.
Yoram DinsteinIsraeli international law scholar at Tel Aviv University; leading authority on laws of armed conflict.
Israeli international law scholar at Tel Aviv University; leading authority on laws of armed conflict.Organisations
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Aqua SecurityAn Israeli cloud-native security vendor and publisher of the Trivy open-source vulnerability scanner.
An Israeli cloud-native security vendor and publisher of the Trivy open-source vulnerability scanner.
Bar-Ilan UniversityIsraeli research university in Ramat Gan; home of the BESA Center for Strategic Studies on Iran.
Israeli research university in Ramat Gan; home of the BESA Center for Strategic Studies on Iran.
Begin CapitalInternational seed fund backing B2B software founders across Europe and Israel.
International seed fund backing B2B software founders across Europe and Israel.
CaribouLabsIsraeli firm making GPS-independent positioning and resilient communications kit, acquired by Ondas in 2026.
Israeli firm making GPS-independent positioning and resilient communications kit, acquired by Ondas in 2026.
Check PointIsraeli network-security vendor; its Remote Access VPN carried CVE-2026-50751, a CVSS 9.3 auth bypass exploited a month before the June 2026 hotfix.
Israeli network-security vendor; its Remote Access VPN carried CVE-2026-50751, a CVSS 9.3 auth bypass exploited a month before the June 2026 hotfix.
Check Point ResearchCheck Point's threat-research division; gained C2 visibility into The Gentlemen's 1,570+ victim network.
Check Point's threat-research division; gained C2 visibility into The Gentlemen's 1,570+ victim network.
Elbit SystemsIsrael's largest private defence electronics company; manufactures F-35I avionics, drones, and electronic warfare systems.
Israel's largest private defence electronics company; manufactures F-35I avionics, drones, and electronic warfare systems.
ElisraHolon-based electronic-warfare and signals-intelligence subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems.
Holon-based electronic-warfare and signals-intelligence subsidiary of Israel's Elbit Systems.
GATE TechnologiesIsraeli maker of electronic safe-and-arm devices and fuzes, founded 2006, owned by Ondas Holdings.
Israeli maker of electronic safe-and-arm devices and fuzes, founded 2006, owned by Ondas Holdings.
HaaretzIsrael's oldest daily newspaper; editorially independent left-of-centre broadsheet with strong investigative and military-affairs coverage.
Israel's oldest daily newspaper; editorially independent left-of-centre broadsheet with strong investigative and military-affairs coverage.
Insignito SolutionsIsraeli maker of DUMBO passive acoustic drone detectors, owned by Ondas since September 2026.
Israeli maker of DUMBO passive acoustic drone detectors, owned by Ondas since September 2026.
Investing.comIsraeli-founded financial markets data platform; cited source for Brent crude pricing in U#105.
Israeli-founded financial markets data platform; cited source for Brent crude pricing in U#105.
Israel Aerospace IndustriesIsrael's state-owned aerospace and defence manufacturer.
Israel's state-owned aerospace and defence manufacturer.
Israel Football AssociationIsrael's football governing body; fined $191,000 by FIFA; subject of PFA's CAS appeal over West Bank clubs.
Israel's football governing body; fined $191,000 by FIFA; subject of PFA's CAS appeal over West Bank clubs.
Israel HayomIsraeli free daily newspaper with right-wing editorial line; primary source for Khamenei medical reporting in April 2026.
Israeli free daily newspaper with right-wing editorial line; primary source for Khamenei medical reporting in April 2026.
Jerusalem PostIsrael's oldest English-language daily, founded 1932; centre-right, with hawkish security coverage.
Israel's oldest English-language daily, founded 1932; centre-right, with hawkish security coverage.
KnessetThe parliament of the State of Israel, a 120-seat unicameral legislature that enacts law and oversees the government.
The parliament of the State of Israel, a 120-seat unicameral legislature that enacts law and oversees the government.
Monday.comIsraeli work-management software firm that cut 630 jobs while denying AI replaced any of them.
Israeli work-management software firm that cut 630 jobs while denying AI replaced any of them.
MossadIsrael's foreign intelligence and covert-action service; Iran executed an alleged Mossad asset on 22 April.
Israel's foreign intelligence and covert-action service; Iran executed an alleged Mossad asset on 22 April.
Ottopia TechnologiesIsraeli teleoperation software firm for remote control of unmanned systems, bought by Ondas in 2026.
Israeli teleoperation software firm for remote control of unmanned systems, bought by Ondas in 2026.
SentrycsSentrycs is a counter-drone detection and defeat company acquired by Ondas Holdings in 2026 and selected to provide C-UAS coverage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sentrycs is a counter-drone detection and defeat company acquired by Ondas Holdings in 2026 and selected to provide C-UAS coverage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Shabtab NewsIsraeli Hebrew-language news outlet; first to report the execution of an alleged Mossad asset inside Iran's atomic energy agency.
Israeli Hebrew-language news outlet; first to report the execution of an alleged Mossad asset inside Iran's atomic energy agency.
SmartShooterIsraeli maker of SMASH fire-control sights for small arms.
Israeli maker of SMASH fire-control sights for small arms.
SygniaTel Aviv-based cybersecurity firm; incident-response professional Ryan Goldberg pleaded guilty to using ALPHV/BlackCat against clients while employed there.
Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity firm; incident-response professional Ryan Goldberg pleaded guilty to using ALPHV/BlackCat against clients while employed there.
The Times of IsraelEnglish-language Israeli daily; primary transmission channel for Israeli official positions to an international audience.
English-language Israeli daily; primary transmission channel for Israeli official positions to an international audience.
WindwardIsraeli maritime AI company tracking AIS evasion, dark-fleet movements, and sanctions breaches at scale.
Israeli maritime AI company tracking AIS evasion, dark-fleet movements, and sanctions breaches at scale.
WSC SportsIsraeli sports-video automation vendor whose AI auto-cuts and distributes broadcast highlights.
Israeli sports-video automation vendor whose AI auto-cuts and distributes broadcast highlights.
YnetLeading Israeli news website; corroborated Israel Hayom's Khamenei medical reporting and added Pezeshkian clinical involvement detail.
Leading Israeli news website; corroborated Israel Hayom's Khamenei medical reporting and added Pezeshkian clinical involvement detail.Nations & Places
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AradIsraeli Negev city near Dimona struck by Iranian missiles in April 2026, injuring over 100.
Israeli Negev city near Dimona struck by Iranian missiles in April 2026, injuring over 100.
AshdodIsraeli Mediterranean port city targeted by Hezbollah missile, triggering air raid sirens.
Israeli Mediterranean port city targeted by Hezbollah missile, triggering air raid sirens.
Ben Gurion AirportIsrael's principal international airport, closed and targeted during the Iran-Israel conflict.
Israel's principal international airport, closed and targeted during the Iran-Israel conflict.
Bnei BrakIsraeli ultra-Orthodox city east of Tel Aviv; struck by Iranian cluster-warhead ballistic missiles in March 2026.
Israeli ultra-Orthodox city east of Tel Aviv; struck by Iranian cluster-warhead ballistic missiles in March 2026.
DimonaIsraeli desert city housing the nuclear research centre struck by Iran in 2026.
Israeli desert city housing the nuclear research centre struck by Iran in 2026.
FilonIDF base east of Safad, northern Israel; struck by Hezbollah jet drone in March 2026.
IDF base east of Safad, northern Israel; struck by Hezbollah jet drone in March 2026.
GalileeNorthern Israeli region bordering Lebanon; the territory every Lebanon war is fought to defend.
Northern Israeli region bordering Lebanon; the territory every Lebanon war is fought to defend.
HaifaIsrael's largest port city; Bazan refinery struck by Iranian missiles in 'oil for oil' exchange, March 2026.
Israel's largest port city; Bazan refinery struck by Iranian missiles in 'oil for oil' exchange, March 2026.
HolonIsraeli city south of Tel Aviv, struck by Iranian cluster missiles as air defences failed.
Israeli city south of Tel Aviv, struck by Iranian cluster missiles as air defences failed.
IsraelState fighting Iran and Hezbollah on multiple fronts amid a contested Lebanon ceasefire.
State fighting Iran and Hezbollah on multiple fronts amid a contested Lebanon ceasefire.
JaffaHistoric port district of Tel Aviv-Jaffa; struck by Houthi rockets on 8 June 2026, first since the April ceasefire.
Historic port district of Tel Aviv-Jaffa; struck by Houthi rockets on 8 June 2026, first since the April ceasefire.
Kiryat ShmonaIsraeli border town 3 km from Lebanon; hit by Hezbollah rockets on 9 April 2026.
Israeli border town 3 km from Lebanon; hit by Hezbollah rockets on 9 April 2026.
MetulaIsraels northernmost town, on the Lebanese border, exposed to Hezbollah rocket fire since October 2023.
Israels northernmost town, on the Lebanese border, exposed to Hezbollah rocket fire since October 2023.
NegevSouthern Israeli desert region housing the Dimona nuclear facility, now under direct missile attack.
Southern Israeli desert region housing the Dimona nuclear facility, now under direct missile attack.
Ramat David AirbaseIsraeli Air Force base in the Jezreel Valley, northern Israel
Israeli Air Force base in the Jezreel Valley, northern Israel
Ramat GanIsraeli city in the Tel Aviv District, now a target in Iran's missile campaign.
Israeli city in the Tel Aviv District, now a target in Iran's missile campaign.
Ramon AirportAirport in southern Israel used partly for US refuelling aircraft deployed during the Iran conflict.
Airport in southern Israel used partly for US refuelling aircraft deployed during the Iran conflict.
Rishon LeZionIsrael's fourth-largest city; an early Zionist settlement now struck by Iranian cluster munitions.
Israel's fourth-largest city; an early Zionist settlement now struck by Iranian cluster munitions.
SafadNorthern Israeli city near Lebanese border; historic centre of Jewish Kabbalah mysticism.
Northern Israeli city near Lebanese border; historic centre of Jewish Kabbalah mysticism.
Savidor CentralTel Aviv main railway station, damaged by Iranian missile strike forcing rail suspension.
Tel Aviv main railway station, damaged by Iranian missile strike forcing rail suspension.
Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research CentreIsrael's nuclear research facility at Dimona, struck by Iranian ballistic missiles.
Israel's nuclear research facility at Dimona, struck by Iranian ballistic missiles.
ShohamPlanned Israeli town near Ben Gurion Airport, struck by Iranian cluster missiles in 2026.
Planned Israeli town near Ben Gurion Airport, struck by Iranian cluster missiles in 2026.
Tel AvivIsrael's economic capital on the Mediterranean; primary civilian target in the Iran-Israel war.
Israel's economic capital on the Mediterranean; primary civilian target in the Iran-Israel war.
Western WallJudaism's holiest prayer site, 400 metres from an Iranian missile strike crater.
Judaism's holiest prayer site, 400 metres from an Iranian missile strike crater.Armed Groups
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36th Armoured DivisionIDF armoured division in southern Lebanon; deputy commander wounded in Hezbollah IED on 18 June, first IDF death since MOU.
IDF armoured division in southern Lebanon; deputy commander wounded in Hezbollah IED on 18 June, first IDF death since MOU.
98th DivisionIDF division deployed to southern Lebanon during the 2026 conflict.
IDF division deployed to southern Lebanon during the 2026 conflict.
Givati BrigadeIsraeli infantry brigade; suffered the death of a female soldier in a Hezbollah drone attack on a south Lebanon border position.
Israeli infantry brigade; suffered the death of a female soldier in a Hezbollah drone attack on a south Lebanon border position.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel's national military; fighting in Lebanon and Iran simultaneously since February 2026.
Israel's national military; fighting in Lebanon and Iran simultaneously since February 2026.
Unmanned Systems and Artificial Intelligence BranchIDF branch being set up for uncrewed systems and AI across land, air and sea.
IDF branch being set up for uncrewed systems and AI across land, air and sea.Concepts
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Events
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Israeli operations in Lebanon (June 2025)Continuous IDF operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon throughout June 2025.
Continuous IDF operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon throughout June 2025.
Israeli strikes (28 February 2026)The joint US-Israeli opening strikes on Iran of 28 February 2026.
The joint US-Israeli opening strikes on Iran of 28 February 2026.
Operation Litani1978 Israeli military operation into southern Lebanon; the historical precedent for the Litani River as a buffer-zone boundary in current ceasefire architecture.
1978 Israeli military operation into southern Lebanon; the historical precedent for the Litani River as a buffer-zone boundary in current ceasefire architecture.Products
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RUBIGATE Technologies' family of electronic safe-and-arm devices for missiles, rockets and loitering munitions.
GATE Technologies' family of electronic safe-and-arm devices for missiles, rockets and loitering munitions.TrivyAn open-source vulnerability scanner published by Aqua Security; its supply-chain compromise via CVE-2026-33634 in March 2026 allowed UNC6780 to steal credentials accessing Cisco GitHub repositories.
An open-source vulnerability scanner published by Aqua Security; its supply-chain compromise via CVE-2026-33634 in March 2026 allowed UNC6780 to steal credentials accessing Cisco GitHub repositories.Technology
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Arrow-3Israel's exo-atmospheric ballistic missile interceptor, now critically depleted by sustained Iranian salvos.
Israel's exo-atmospheric ballistic missile interceptor, now critically depleted by sustained Iranian salvos.
F-35IIsraeli Air Force variant of the F-35A Lightning II; subject of a $34m range-extension contract awarded to Elbit, May 2026.
Israeli Air Force variant of the F-35A Lightning II; subject of a $34m range-extension contract awarded to Elbit, May 2026.
Iron DomeIsraeli short-range missile defence that is failing to stop Iran's evolving barrage tactics.
Israeli short-range missile defence that is failing to stop Iran's evolving barrage tactics.