Defense/Security


Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

A Palestinian Arab with ties to Hamas was arrested on suspicion of posting a video glorifying the October 7 massacre on the third anniversary of the massacre.

Palestinian Arab arrested for praising October 7 massacre

Indictment: Suspects held stolen IDF missile

A Palestinian illegal resident from Judea and Samaria and two residents of Shfar'am have been charged with possessing a Matador missile stolen from the IDF.

Indictment: Suspects held stolen IDF missile

IDF concerns:

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

An investigation into an incident initially classified as an 'operational accident,' later found that the two injured soldiers had been removing gunpowder from ammunition as part of a game.

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

For the first time

Israeli pavilion at defense exhibition in Morocco

Israel's Defense Ministry leads its first official delegation to a defense exhibition in Marrakech, opening a national pavilion showcasing a range of advanced defense systems.

Israeli pavilion at defense exhibition in Morocco

From 3:55 to 6:40 a.m.:

Former military sec. reveals what happened before Hamas attack

Former military secretary Avi Gil recounts the dramatic hours leading up to October 7, including the initial 3:55 a.m. alert, his 6:29 a.m. call to Netanyahu, and an alleged attempt to alter official records.

Former military sec. reveals what happened before Hamas attack

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Heavy gunfire near Kedumim: Forces deployed to the area

Multiple gunshots were heard this evening from the nearby village of Qaddum, alarming Kedumim residents. Local security forces and IDF troops were mobilized.

Heavy gunfire near Kedumim: Forces deployed to the area

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21, from Haifa, was killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon when the Humvee he was traveling in overturned. Three soldiers were lightly wounded.

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

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Haredi soldiers celebrate induction into IDF

A Haredi battalion broke into song and dance after swearing into the IDF at the Western Wall - while protests against the draft were underway elsewhere in Jerusalem.

Haredi soldiers celebrate induction into IDF

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in holding hostages

The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in Gaza who were involved in holding hostages and advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians, saying both violated the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in holding hostages

72 arrested as ISA exposes terror network in southern Israel

The ISA has revealed a series of terrorism investigations involving residents of Israel’s southern Negev region.

72 arrested as ISA exposes terror network in southern Israel

Bedouin indicted for providing weapons used to kill soldier

Three Bedouin Arabs from southern Israel provided weapons used to murder Border Police officer Sergeant Shira Chaya Suslik, indictment reveals.

Bedouin indicted for providing weapons used to kill soldier

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in soldier’s abduction

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Ibrahim Alam, who aided abduction of Sgt. Shaked Dahan's body; second Hamas terrorist also eliminated.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in soldier’s abduction

“Kill lots of Jews"

Arab pharmaceutical student planned to murder Jews

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against Muhammad Shalabi of Beit Hanina, alleging that he planned to attack security forces and Jewish civilians using explosives and poisons.

Arab pharmaceutical student planned to murder Jews

Jerusalem:

Man suspected of setting sukkah on fire in racist attack

Police complete investigation into 52-year-old Old City resident suspected of deliberately setting fire to a sukkah in central Jerusalem due to racist motives.

Man suspected of setting sukkah on fire in racist attack

After 3 years of silence

PM's military Secretary reveals calls on morning of massacre

Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, who was alongside Netanyahu on the morning of October 7, raises suspicions of an attempt to alter the official records of calls with the Prime Minister.

PM's military Secretary reveals calls on morning of massacre

Historic milestone:

First US-made Iron Dome interceptor delivered to Israel

Israel receives first fully US-made Iron Dome interceptor from a new Raytheon-Rafael facility in Arkansas, marking milestone in US-Israel defense cooperation.

First US-made Iron Dome interceptor delivered to Israel

Meir Ben-Shabbat:

Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks

Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat warns of potential copycat attacks following the Flydubai hijacking attempt, urges Israel to maintain military pressure on Hamas to thwart kidnapping plots.

Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks

3 years after 10/7

IDF observation unit being rebuilt

Three years after October 7, the IDF is overhauling its observation unit: Operations rooms will be moved farther from the border or fortified..

IDF observation unit being rebuilt

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Hezbollah activity has been identified in three areas of southern Lebanon from which the IDF is expected to withdraw under the agreements with Lebanon.

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Despite US pressure

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million

Reuters reports Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million for displaced Lebanese families, despite tighter US pressure and growing obstacles to moving funds.

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million

US generals and admirals:

Israel did not commit genocide in Gaza

More than 75 retired US generals, admirals, and military lawyers say the facts and legal standard do not support accusations of genocide in Gaza.

Israel did not commit genocide in Gaza

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

The IDF says Hamas terrorists used Kamal Adwan Hospital to stage attacks and restore military capabilities, including planting explosives near troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva

'Nukhba terrorists to go on trial within coming year'

Constitution Committee chairman explains why the Nukhba terrorists have still not been tried & provides an update on accelerated preparations for the trials.

'Nukhba terrorists to go on trial within coming year'

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron

IDF forces demolish home of Qadri Samara, who murdered Netanel 'Nati' Shakron hours before Yom Kippur in shooting attack at a spring.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron

Five injured in rock attack in Samaria; terrorist neutralized

Terror attack during olive harvest leaves 25-year-old man moderately injured, four others lightly injured; clash between Israelis and Arab terrorists follows.

Five injured in rock attack in Samaria; terrorist neutralized

Major security operation launched in five prisons for October 7

The Israel Prison Service launched a major preemptive operation at five security detention facilities at exactly the minute that the October 7th massacre began.

Major security operation launched in five prisons for October 7

Police open criminal review over flydubai security failure

Police examining conduct of two senior Transportation Ministry officials following attempted Flydubai hijacking.

Police open criminal review over flydubai security failure

Golani soldiers told they cannot skip ceremony over women singing

A military rabbi told religious Golani soldiers that IDF regulations prohibit them from missing a memorial ceremony because of women’s singing,

Golani soldiers told they cannot skip ceremony over women singing

IDF targets monuments honoring terrorists

The IDF launched a sweeping overnight operation across Judea and Samaria, demolishing monuments glorifying terrorists and warning that such memorials will no longer be tolerated.

IDF targets monuments honoring terrorists

Post-Oct. 7

IDF transforms operations, implements sweeping reforms

IDF data reveals the scale of three years of fighting and sweeping reforms in intelligence, border defense, reserves and military readiness.

IDF transforms operations, implements sweeping reforms

'Concerning phenomenon':

Zini warns about developments in the Bedouin sector

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned of 'very concerning' attempts to establish 'quasi-military' frameworks in the Bedouin sector.

Zini warns about developments in the Bedouin sector

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

Southern Command chief issues warning to Hamas at ceremony in Eshkol: “Any attempt to attack IDF soldiers or residents of the Negev will be met with a sharp response."

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

‘Sensitive period’

Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

IDF Chief of Staff, Police Commissioner, and Shin Bet chief hold multi-front situation assessment and agree on a series of measures aimed at ensuring the elections are held safely and without disruption.

Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

Ahead of October 7

NSC warns of attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad

Ahead of the third anniversary of the massacre, the National Security Council warns of an increased risk of attempted attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad and calls for heightened vigilance.

NSC warns of attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad

Anti-settler arson claim unravels as Palestinian attack backfires

Palestinian Arabs set tire barricade on fire, then blame Jewish settlers; footage of the arson reveals the truth.

Anti-settler arson claim unravels as Palestinian attack backfires

Report:

Israel was prepared to shoot down Flydubai plane

Under an emergency hijacking protocol, IDF jets would have tried to visually inspect the plane - and to shoot it down with more than 150 Israelis on board.

Israel was prepared to shoot down Flydubai plane

IDF destroys 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza

IDF troops operating east of Yellow Line destroy 1.5-kilometer underground terror tunnel as operations against Hamas infrastructure in northern Gaza continue.

IDF destroys 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza

Katz raises Gaza alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF to heighten readiness in Gaza following intelligence that Hamas may attempt attacks against Israeli forces.

Katz raises Gaza alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Suspect admits

Attempted hijacking was ‘revenge for Gaza’

Hamam al-Hammami, suspected of attempting to crash the Flydubai plane told investigators that he wanted to “die as a shahid."

Attempted hijacking was ‘revenge for Gaza’

Two attempted terrorist attacks within just hours

IDF troops thwarted a car-ramming near Bani Naim, while a resident later neutralized an armed terrorist at a Binyamin farm. No Israelis were hurt.

Two attempted terrorist attacks within just hours

‘He has a knife’

Footage from Binyamin terror attack & pursuit of terrorist

Hours after the stabbing attack and vehicle arson at a farm in Binyamin ended miraculously without casualties, new footage reveals the dramatic moments of the incident.

Footage from Binyamin terror attack & pursuit of terrorist

ISA's Oc. 7 failure

The intelligence, the 'conceptzia,' and the critical hours

Former senior Shin Bet official: Ronen Bar had the intelligence regarding Hamas’s preparations but he was operating under the 'conceptzia.'

The intelligence, the 'conceptzia,' and the critical hours

Military Intelligence Chief:

4,000 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Military Intelligence Directorate chief Shlomi Binder told the Cabinet that 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists who participated in the massacre have been eliminated. The hunt for the remainder continues.

4,000 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Watch: IDF marks three years since October 7 massacre

IDF units across all sectors held simultaneous memorial ceremonies at 6:29 a.m., the time the October 7 massacre began, lowering flags to half-mast and honoring the fallen.

Watch: IDF marks three years since October 7 massacre

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander from October 7 massacre

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas Nukhba platoon commander Ibrahim Abu Oweimer, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and continued working to restore Hamas capabilities and advance attacks.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander from October 7 massacre

Tourist arrested after threatening attack at security site

Police arrested tourist who tried to enter Kirya compound in Tel Aviv, said he intended to carry out a terrorist attack, reports say.

Tourist arrested after threatening attack at security site

Oct. 7 memorial

Watch: Moment of silence at Zikim base

IDF's General Staff holds memorial ceremony, moment of silence, at 6:29 a.m. Monday morning, honoring victims of October 7 massacre.

Watch: Moment of silence at Zikim base

October 7 anniversary

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marks three years since October 7, vowing to learn its lessons, strengthen the military and protect Israeli civilians.

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Unit 8200 CWO who warned before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a large-scale surprise attack.

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

Security failures exposed after Flydubai incident

An NSC probe will examine a series of warnings, missed intelligence and unresolved responsibility questions that allowed the hijacker to fly to Israel.

Security failures exposed after Flydubai incident

Flydubai hijacking attempt

The target: Ben Gurion Airport

Israeli officials say the copilot planned to strike Ben Gurion Airport’s terminal during landing; Channel 13 reports he chose Flydubai because it flew to Tel Aviv.

The target: Ben Gurion Airport

What happened in Australia?

Police probe terrorist copilot’s ties

Australian police are examining Hamam al-Hammami’s ties to the country, including his years as a student, after the attempted crash of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.

Police probe terrorist copilot’s ties

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

A soldier’s quick reaction prompted the evacuation of a bus packed with Givati troops just moments before it caught fire at a southern Israel base.

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

Can't hide

10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

Alongside his activities within the Hamas terrorist organization, Saqr Qaisi served as the director of the Turkish organization Deniz Feneri.

10.7 terrorist posing as aid worker eliminated

IDF Chief:

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces conclusion of October 7 investigations, warns Israel's enemies of preemptive strikes, and calls for expanding the IDF to confront multi-front threats.

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Netanyahu's warning to Houthis, Erdoğan

During a visit to Ashdod Naval Base, Netanyahu pledged to expand Israel’s naval capabilities and warned against threats to its ports and maritime traffic.

Netanyahu's warning to Houthis, Erdoğan