The time is now seven one pm in New York. I'm Noah Levi and this is the latest Israel Today ongoing war report. In Operation Lion's Raar, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the twenty twenty six Security Prize, including a system that was key during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset breakthroughs in the Ophik satellite array, a new development by Unit eighty one, and electronic warfare systems that became key to Israel's air superiority.
The winning projects are shrouded in secrecy due to their classified nature, but they offer a glimpse of Israel's military edge. The past year has proven to the entire world the tremendous strength of the State of Israel, of the defense establishment,
and of the Israeli defense industries. Katz said of the winning projects, the capabilities, systems and groundbreaking developments that were expressed in the campaign against our enemies and hit and destroyed our enemies in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and other arenas have given the State of Israel unprecedented operational, intelligence and
technological superiority. He added, the prize will be awarded during an official ceremony at the President's office with the participation of cats President Isaac herzog idf, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General isle Zamia, and others in direct Israel Iran clashes, Iranian authorities are laying the groundwork for a grand funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Karmene, Official media reported Friday, following a lengthy postponement due to the Islamic Republic's war
with the United States and Israel, a special headquarters has been formed to prepare for the funeral ceremony, and various agencies are planning and making arrangements. State TV reported, citing Mosun marmood I, head of the Tehran Coordination Council for Islamic Propaganda. Karmenae, who led the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, was killed in the first wave of US Israeli strikes that launched the war on February twenty eight.
His son and successor, much Taba Karmenae, was wounded in the attacks and has not been seen in public since assuming office. An event paying tribute to the elder Karmenae was organized in April, but a state funeral could not be held because of the war. State TV, citing mahmood I, said different organizations are working to provide the necessary conditions so that, once officially announced, a grand ceremony can be held.
In u S military role, the United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of air strikes against Iran over the course of the war, ending the day after the u S Iran cease fire was announced. In early April, The Wall Street Journal reported the UAE co ordinated with the u S and Israel, using intelligence from both, and targeted Iranian energy sites in response to Iranian strikes on UAE oil and
gas infrastructure. Iran targeted the UAE with more than twenty eight zero missiles and drones, more than were fired at any other country, including Israel. In return, the UAE cooperated with the US and Israel to strike targets, including on Kesham and Abu Musa islands in the Strait of Harmers bandar Abbas, and the oil refinery on Lavan Island in
the Persian Gulf. According to the WSJ, another strike was on the Azalai petrochemical complex, carried out with Israel and drew international condemnation, including U S. President Donald Trump asking Israel to stop striking energy facilities in Israeli domestic politics. Israel Police's Traffic Division issued over four thousand tickets on Thursday as part of an enforcement campaign aiming to crack
down on traffic offenses across Israel. Hundreds of police officers, patrol cars, motorcycles, and volunteers from police departments across the country participated in the operation, which used digital enforcement tools to identify incidents of dangerous driving. Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a self and whild driving, and speeding, with many of the
traffic infractions being repeat offenses. In one incident, a driver was stopped for driving while his driver's license was revoked. The driver was arrested and his vehicle was impounded. In another case, a driver on Highway six was spotted using their selfon while driving with a child in the vehicle not properly secured with a seat belt, posing a safety
threat to the child and all other drivers on the road. Meanwhile, at the International Writer's Festival in Jerusalem, Italian author Ery de Luca said he is prepared to lose everything for his convictions as he spoke about Israel, Hebrew and Zionism due to the uncertain situation with Iran. De Luca participated
by video chat from Miss kennot Sharnanim. He is not Jewish, but has translated biblical books into Italian, including Jonah, Ruth and Ecclesiastes, and is known for God's Mountain in Israeli economy and business. At the American Innovation Forum in Jerusalem, hosted by Jerusalem Young Professional's Forum, America Hub, Israel Made in Jerusalem, and Start Up Grind, entrepreneurs and executives discussed Jerusalem's growing high tech ecosystem amid the rapid reshaping of
industries and careers by artificial intelligence. Forum panelists delivered a message challenging conventional ideas of success. The future belongs to professionals willing to reinvent themselves. The panel featured Microsoft Europe South COO or At Greenbamlipsky, former head of R and D at Apple, Rawabi and current AI entrepreneur Muria Akash and Tamya Goodman, the former professional basketball player known as the Jewish Jordan, who now developed sports technology used by
NBA teams through his American based company Avive sports. The conversation centered not only on investment and infrastructure, but on the mindset required to build a globally competitive innovation hub. Jerusalem has incredible talent, but talent alone isn't enough, Greenbamlipsky said, calling for real bridges to connect talent with opportunities. In uplifting news, What to watch in Israel this week, Etty disappoints, Euphoria Stars, Move on TV Time offers streaming picks from
drama to documentary. If you were curious about the Israeli series Etti by Hagi Levi but did not manage to see it at the movies, it is now running on Hot vod, Hot Drama and Next TV, and will be available on Yes Binge starting May thirty one. It's a fascinating and frustrating series based on the diaries of Etti Hillism, a Dutch Jewish writer who chronicled her spiritual journey as the Nazis occupied the Netherlands and eventually murdered her and
her family in Auschwitz. Those who want a traditional biopic will be disappointed, since this is not so much the story of her life as an attempt to dramatize her diaries and the ideas that fueled her writing. It stars Julia Windisbauer, who brings Hillissom's contradictions and intensity to life on screen, alongside a portrayal of Julius Spear, an unconventional psychologist who helped her navigate her path during that period. Thank you for tuning into This Israel Today. Ongoing war
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