Israel is reportedly providing secret assistance to Taiwan in developing its T-Dome air defense system, inspired by the Iron Dome, according to a French intelligence website. Taiwan's Deputy Defense Minister Fu Hung-hui allegedly made a secret visit to Israel in September 2025 to advance the project, which reportedly involves sharing radar and missile technologies similar to Israel's Green Pine and Arrow-2 systems. This development comes as the region faces ongoing security challenges. In separate developments, Hamas is accused of using civilian facilities in the Gaza Strip as terrorist strongholds, with a spokesperson for Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Abu Hamza, acknowledging the deaths of senior members of his organization during the ongoing conflict. However, his statement provided no indication that the group intends to cease hostilities. These reports emerge amidst previous statements made by U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 22nd, 2025, in Jerusalem, affirming the Trump administration's commitment to disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza. During their joint statements, they emphasized the alliance with the United States in fostering regional security and peace. Previously, Hamas police units "Radaa" and "Sahm" released footage on October 22nd, 2025, showing weapons and equipment seized from Abu Shabab militia fighters during a raid north of Rafah, including an ATV, motorcycle, an M-16 rifle, and cash. Hamas-affiliated media have suggested that detained Abu Shabab militants might face execution after interrogations. Furthermore, reports from the past 72 hours indicate a significant increase in arms smuggling from Egypt into Israel, with aerial methods becoming more prevalent. This trend is highlighted by the discovery of ammunition on a farmer's greenhouse roof in Barnea, and officers in the Paran Brigade describing the situation as "crazy." Israel's security system has detected 550 fence crossings in the past 72 hours and is developing a comprehensive plan to address this escalating issue.
