IDF Strikes Syrian Military Bases; Terrorist Attack Kills Elderly Man in Northern Israel
Key Takeaways
- IDF struck military bases in Syria on March 25, 2025.
- Terrorist attack in northern Israel kills elderly man on March 25, 2025.
- Defense Ministry contracts Sikorsky for 12 CH-53K helicopters for the IAF.
- Hamas released a propaganda video of hostages; freed captive vows help.
- Bennett's attack on journalist may impact his political future.
Security Watch
Terrorist attack in northern Israel kills elderly man.
Defense Ministry contracts Sikorsky for 12 CH-53K helicopters.
On March 25, 2025, the Defense Ministry signed a contract with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, to customize 12 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters for the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The helicopters will be built at Sikorsky's headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut, and the customization will include advanced avionics, navigation systems, and electronic warfare suites.
Israel intercepts rockets from Gaza, Houthi missile.
Israeli drone strike in Lebanon kills one.
IDF denies soldiers invaded ambulance where Ballal sought treatment.
Hostage Crisis
Hamas releases propaganda video of hostages; freed captive vows help.
Hamas hostage deal: Mixed signals, potential US misled.
Political Pulse
Bennett's attack on journalist may impact political future.
Attorney General Baharav-Miara faces impeachment, criticizes authoritarian power.
On March 23, 2025, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticized ministers for promoting 'unlimited authoritarian power' in response to government impeachment attempts. She stated she would not attend the discussion because it lacks legal validity and that seeking her dismissal is based on a 'flawed and lacking' factual basis.
Netanyahu vowed to dismiss Shin Bet chief despite court hurdle.
IDF chief rejects Katz's claims on Solomon investigation.
Tensions escalate at Netanyahu trial; hostage families clash.
Netanyahu: Elovitch feared Walla staff, fabricated story.
No formal probe into Bar, Ben-Gvir Kahanist takeover.
US warned Israel on undermining democratic values.
Published on 2025-03-25, US Ambassador Tom Nides stated that the US stressed that judicial changes were an internal matter for Israel, but also made clear that undermining democratic values was detrimental to the bilateral relationship. He believed US warnings had an impact, although protests in Israel were also a significant factor in Netanyahu's decision to pause the overhaul.