Defense & Security


'We Thought It Was A Drill':

IDF drone operator recounts October 7th massacre

An IDF UAV operator returned from a trip to Asia - directly to the shift on the morning of October 7th, 2023.

IDF drone operator recounts October 7th massacre

Mistaken turn

Jewish woman enters the heart of Jericho, rescued by IDF

Israeli woman found wandering in Jericho, putting her safety at risk, and handed over to IDF forces. The case has been referred to Israel Police.

Jewish woman enters the heart of Jericho, rescued by IDF

Terror death toll falls in Judea and Samaria amid IDF crackdown

Terror attack fatalities in Judea and Samaria dropped to 20 in 2025, down from previous years, amid intensified IDF operations and enforcement.

Terror death toll falls in Judea and Samaria amid IDF crackdown

IDF Chief in south:

'We will not allow Hamas to rebuild'

Zamir calls 2026 a decisive year, outlines new security boundary along the Yellow Line.

'We will not allow Hamas to rebuild'

10/7 in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister's warning: Prepare for an attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz said sustained IDF operations cut terror by over 80%, ordering preparations for possible October 7-style attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister's warning: Prepare for an attack

Ben-Gvir in Bedouin village:

‘Whoever isn’t normative, we will cut them down’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Bedouin village of Tarabin after vehicles were torched in Lehavim, vowing intensified enforcement under Operation 'New Order.'

‘Whoever isn’t normative, we will cut them down’

Chief of Staff: In 2026, we'll implement lessons from the war

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks at Ground Forces' conference, promises coming year will see improved readiness, integrating lessons from October 7th massacre, and supporting both reserve and career service members.

Chief of Staff: In 2026, we'll implement lessons from the war

Knesset holds hearing on bill to sentence terrorists to death

Knesset National Security Committee discusses 'Death Penalty for Terrorists' bill, injured veteran stresses bill 'is a must.'

Knesset holds hearing on bill to sentence terrorists to death

Five vehicles set aflame in Lehavim

Investigative sources say vehicle fires likely 'price tag' action on part of Negev Bedouin, in response to largescale police operation.

Five vehicles set aflame in Lehavim

IDF summarizes 2025

From elimination of Mohammed Sinwar to senior Iranian officials

IDF summarizes 2025: Around 21,000 strikes and the elimination of senior leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime.

From elimination of Mohammed Sinwar to senior Iranian officials

IDF punishes soldiers for serious misconduct in Binyamin village

The IDF confirmed that Paratroopers entered Deir Dibwan without authorization and vandalized Palestinian vehicles, calling the incident severe and sentencing involved soldiers and commanders to prison.

IDF punishes soldiers for serious misconduct in Binyamin village

The dramatic intel presented to Trump

Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Trump that Hamas is holding some 60,000 Kalashnikov rifles in Gaza, stressing that disarmament is a prerequisite for any civilian rehabilitation.

The dramatic intel presented to Trump

IDF omits important detail

Smuggling drone only caught after third trip

A police official told the Knesset that a drone smuggling weapons from Egypt crossed the border twice before being intercepted, a detail omitted from the IDF’s official report on the incident.

Smuggling drone only caught after third trip

Rise in suicide rates:

IDF reports 151 soldier deaths in 2025

The Israel Defense Forces released its 2025 casualty report, and expands mental health programs and resilience initiatives to support soldiers during and after service.

IDF reports 151 soldier deaths in 2025

IDF Reserve Officer:

'We're supporting an enemy army inside Israel'

Following the extensive military exercise conducted by the PA, which included seizures of towns and the use of RPG launchers, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi warns that the PA will soon turn on Israel.

'We're supporting an enemy army inside Israel'

Ben-Gvir leads large police offensive in Tarabin

The Minister of National Security joined an operation carried out by the police in a Bedouin village in the Negev.

Ben-Gvir leads large police offensive in Tarabin

Security prison

IPS thwarts transfer of prohibited messages via lawyer

During a Palestinian Arab lawyer's visit to a terrorist, documents with messages and demands for peace from other prisoners were seized. The lawyer was arrested and interrogated.

IPS thwarts transfer of prohibited messages via lawyer

25 upgraded F-15 fighter jets on the way to Israel

The Pentagon announced that the American company Boeing has received a contract to produce 25 improved F-15IA Thunder aircraft - with an option for 25 more.

25 upgraded F-15 fighter jets on the way to Israel

Heavy rains expose Hamas terror tunnel near Gaza border

Heavy rains caused a ground collapse in northern Gaza, leading Golani Brigade troops to uncover a Hamas terror tunnel about 800 meters from the Israeli border that had previously gone undetected.

Heavy rains expose Hamas terror tunnel near Gaza border

Final approval

No water or electricity to be supplied to UNRWA properties

The Knesset has approved the bill by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, which imposes sanctions on UNRWA, including cutting infrastructure, revoking immunities, and seizing assets.

No water or electricity to be supplied to UNRWA properties

IDF Chief to senior commanders:

'The IDF must learn its lessons from the war'

Senior commanders reviewed October 7 war inquiries, multi-year planning and readiness measures as the IDF moves to implement lessons learned.

'The IDF must learn its lessons from the war'

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF Chief dismisses officer over fatal operational failure

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered severe command measures against Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, dismissing him from service after an operational failure led to the deaths of two soldiers in Lebanon.

IDF Chief dismisses officer over fatal operational failure

Mossad's message to Iranians

'We're with you, not just from afar, but on the ground'

In the past two days, Tehran has been rocked by an unusual wave of protests due to the severe economic crisis. The Mossad called on Iranians to come out and demonstrate.

'We're with you, not just from afar, but on the ground'

Pres. Herzog

Iron Beam laser 'a sea change in warfare'

Israeli President visits Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, tours Iron Dome manufacturing lines, and is briefed on the Iron Beam system.

Iron Beam laser 'a sea change in warfare'

Months later

Hamas admits military leaders eliminated

For the first time, Hamas has admitted the elimination of its military spokesperson Abu Obaida and the deaths of other senior figures within the organization's leadership, including Raed Saad and Mohammad Sinwar.

Hamas admits military leaders eliminated

'Dangerous terror army': Smotrich's dramatic warning

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized what he called "the biggest threat to the security of Israeli citizens": Thousands of weapons in the hands of crime and terror organizations in the Arab sector.

'Dangerous terror army': Smotrich's dramatic warning

Likud MK warns: 20,000 illegal infiltrators enter daily

Tens of thousands of illegal Arabs are entering Israel daily, while the enforcement authorities sit by, Likud MK Moshe Saada warns. 'Every one of them is a potential security threat.'

Likud MK warns: 20,000 illegal infiltrators enter daily

First time in 25 years:

Historic: Jews to be allowed at Joseph's Tomb even during daytime

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves Jewish visitors to Joseph's Tomb during daylight hours, in first since the year 2000.

Historic: Jews to be allowed at Joseph's Tomb even during daytime

IDF cuts spokesman subscription to Haaretz

The IDF Spokesperson's subscription to Haaretz was halted in line with a government decision from November 2024 calling on government bodies to sever ties with the newspaper.

IDF cuts spokesman subscription to Haaretz

Revealed:

The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre

Newly-exposed Hamas intelligence document recommended preparing for an unexpected attack to disrupt Israel's deterrence strategy.

The document that led Sinwar to carry out the Oct. 7 massacre

Lehavim residents receive infuriating notice

Lehavim students informed commute to school will quadruple in duration due to threats from nearby Bedouin settlement.

Lehavim residents receive infuriating notice

IDF Admits:

Draft law does not meet IDF needs

The head of the IDF's Manpower Planning and Management Division warned at a Knesset hearing that the proposed haredi draft law does not fulfill the army's needs for the next two years.

Draft law does not meet IDF needs

IDF signs trilateral cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus

IDF signs trilateral military cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus, including joint exercises, training, and strategic dialogue, with the goal of enhancing stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

IDF signs trilateral cooperation plan with Greece and Cyprus

Secret Israeli mission in Gaza

Palestinian sources say that Israel carried out a secret operation in Gaza to "kidnap" an operative of the military wing of the Islamic Jihad, who has information on the location of Ran Gvili's body.

Secret Israeli mission in Gaza

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13-year-old driver captured after car chase

During a large-scale police operation in the Negev, a 13-year-old was caught driving without a valid license and with his teenage sister in the car.

13-year-old driver captured after car chase

Israel's laser system is officially ready for use

The world's first system for intercepting aerial threats with a powerful laser, designed to improve Israel's defense capabilities, was delivered to the IDF in an official ceremony.

Israel's laser system is officially ready for use

Lawlessness:

Illegal residents climb over wall near Atarot

Videos taken today show Illegal residents crossing the security fence near Atarot, in the area from which the terrorist who carried out the attack on Friday entered.

Illegal residents climb over wall near Atarot

Arson:

Ben Gvir in Tarabin: 'We won't permit unruly behavior'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the village of Tarabin in the Negev and was attacked with rocks. Police dispersed the demonstrations.

Ben Gvir in Tarabin: 'We won't permit unruly behavior'

55th Brigade completes 100 days of reserve duty in Southern Syria

The troops of the 55th Brigade have completed over 100 days of operational activity in the area and have successfully concluded their mission.

55th Brigade completes 100 days of reserve duty in Southern Syria

Atarot: Police officer lightly injured in ramming

A policeman working in the Atarot area of ​​Jerusalem was run over by a driver who fled the scene of the incident. The hit-and-run driver's car was seized by the police.

Atarot: Police officer lightly injured in ramming

Former head of Ariel youth movement suffers rock throwing attack

Dvir Amior, former head of the Ariel youth movement, reported that rocks were thrown at his vehicle near Silwan. Police are investigating.

Former head of Ariel youth movement suffers rock throwing attack

Iranian group

'We hacked phone of Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman'

The Hacker Group that leaked materials from Naftali Bennett's phone claims to also have sensitive materials from Tzachi Braverman's device, and they will be published soon.

'We hacked phone of Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman'

IDF seals home of terrorist who murdered 2 in north

In the village of Qabatiya, IDF forces completed sealing off the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming and stabbing attack in the north over the weekend.

IDF seals home of terrorist who murdered 2 in north

Draft pilot test almost launched

IDF considered recruiting thousands of children of foreign workers living in Israel. A small pilot, with Population Authority and Tel Aviv Municipality, did not materialize, due to legal, political and other considerations.

Draft pilot test almost launched

Netanyahu to show Trump:

This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask US President Donald Trump for green light to attack Iran, stress Gaza plan won't advance until Hamas disarms and last hostage's body is returned to Israel.

This is how Iran is working to rebuild its missile program

Following terror attack:

Chief of Staff orders reinforcements for Central Command forces

IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir holds situational assessment following double terror attack, orders series of steps to improve security.

Chief of Staff orders reinforcements for Central Command forces

Security forces seal Beit She'an terrorist's house

Dozens of suspects from the terrorist's city were arrested for questioning, and his house was sealed as a prelude to demolition.

Security forces seal Beit She'an terrorist's house

Exclusive:

Ben-Gvir's weapons reform for Hesder yeshivas

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir initiated a new task force to examine granting relaxations in personal weapons licensing to Hesder yeshiva students who do not reside or study in communities defined as eligible.

Ben-Gvir's weapons reform for Hesder yeshivas

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Masked gang sets vehicles on fire in Givat Bar

Detectives from the Rahat station arrested several suspects in the arson of vehicles in Givat Bar overnight. It is believed to have been in retaliation for a nearby police operation.

Masked gang sets vehicles on fire in Givat Bar

Weapon stolen from soldier who fell asleep on a bus

Police arrest suspect in his 40s, recover weapon stolen from IDF soldier.

Weapon stolen from soldier who fell asleep on a bus

Security forces arrest brothers of Beit She'an terrorist

Brothers of terrorist from Qabatiya who carried out double terror attack in northern Israel are arrested; all three described as illegal infiltrators.

Security forces arrest brothers of Beit She'an terrorist

Shots fired near checkpoint, suspect arrested

Shots fired near the security fence by Hasmonean checkpoint, suspect arrested. 'Shooting was carried out for hunting purposes.'

Shots fired near checkpoint, suspect arrested

After deadly terror attack

IDF, Shin Bet launch operation in Qabatiya

Israeli forces launch a major raid in Qabatiya after two people were murdered in a deadly terror attack in northern Israel. The IDF and Shin Bet are mapping the attacker’s home and detaining suspects.

IDF, Shin Bet launch operation in Qabatiya

Aviv Maor and Mordechai Shimshon killed in terror attack

Aviv Maor (19) was stabbed to death near Tel Yosef; Mordechai Shimshon (68) was rammed in hit-and-run attack.

Aviv Maor and Mordechai Shimshon killed in terror attack

Following double terror attack: IDF prepares to enter Qabatiya

Beit She'an terrorist identified as 37-year-old Ahmad al-Roub, a 37-year-old Qabatiya resident, Defense Minister orders Qabatiya terror infrastructure decimated.

Following double terror attack: IDF prepares to enter Qabatiya

'Authorized to attack':

IDF releases communications from helicopter interception

IDF releases radio transmissions after attack helicopter intercepts two drones that attempted to infiltrate Israeli territory. 'It exploded! We have a kill.'

IDF releases communications from helicopter interception




























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