Defense & Security


Life sentence for terrorist who murdered Ludmilla Lipovsky

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced the terrorist convicted of murdering 83-year-old Ludmilla Lipovsky in a stabbing attack in Herzliya.

Life sentence for terrorist who murdered Ludmilla Lipovsky

Israel concerned: Hamas controls international aid

Security officials assess that alongside strengthening its military capabilities, Hamas is also tightening its control over the Gazan population.

Israel concerned: Hamas controls international aid

After October 7: Massive military exercise in southern Israel

IDF's Division 80 holds exercise simulating infiltration into communities and military bases, evacuation of injured, aerial aid, and managing command of events, implementing lessons learned from the October 7 massacre.

After October 7: Massive military exercise in southern Israel

Weapons cache discovered - while walking a dog

An officer walking his dog this morning followed a suspicious vehicle to a cache of stollen IDF weaponry near Rosh Pina this morning, including grenade launchers, machine guns, and shoulder-fired missiles.

Weapons cache discovered - while walking a dog

Haredi soldier injured in Gaza enlists as career officer

Haredi soldier Haim Treitel, who was injured by sniper fire in Gaza and now helps integrate other haredi soldiers into the IDF, signs on for career service. 'It's never enough to contribute to the State and the nation.'

Haredi soldier injured in Gaza enlists as career officer

Northern Gaza:

IDF takes out rocket launcher prepared in violation of ceasefire

IDF destroys Hamas shaft containing rocket launcher aimed at Sderot, which was prepared after the ceasefire.

IDF takes out rocket launcher prepared in violation of ceasefire

Hamas claims it has only 'light weapons'

Senior Hamas officials claim terror group has only assault rifles and a small amount of explosive devices; intelligence indicates otherwise.

Hamas claims it has only 'light weapons'

Iranian hacker group: We hacked Ayelet Shaked's phone

Handala hacker group claims to have hacked former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's phone, criticizing her stance on antisemitism and making fun of Israel's advanced technology.

Iranian hacker group: We hacked Ayelet Shaked's phone

Hezbollah threat

Report: Israel weighs Lebanon operation

Israel is weighing a Lebanon operation as Hezbollah rebuilds under the ceasefire. Netanyahu discussed expanded strikes with Trump, while US officials urge waiting to allow further talks with Beirut.

Report: Israel weighs Lebanon operation

Former Chief of Staff:

Establish an independent and impartial state commission

Former Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi: 'Establish independent and impartial state commission, nothing else'

Establish an independent and impartial state commission

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

The IDF struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in several areas in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

In one week:

IDF confiscates a million shekels from terrorist organizations

IDF, Shin Bet carry out widespread counterterror operations across Judea and Samaria, arresting 100 wanted terrorists and confiscating dozens of terror drones.

IDF confiscates a million shekels from terrorist organizations

Segev Kalfon fights for his life again

Segev Kalfon, a survivor of Hamas captivity, gave an interview to the AP News Agency, where he spoke about the things he did to please his captors and the violence he endured while in captivity.

Segev Kalfon fights for his life again

Gaza Envelope residents warn

Terror tunnel threat still exists'

Yishai Spez, a resident of the Gaza Envelope, shares his concerns about the ongoing threat of Hamas and the terror tunnels that still pose a danger beyond the fence.

Terror tunnel threat still exists'

Appalling:

Arab assaults rabbi on the streets of Jaffa

Arab suspect approached a rabbi from the Jaffa Hesder Yeshiva, punched him twice in the face, threw him to the ground, cursed at him, and fled. Police investigating.

Arab assaults rabbi on the streets of Jaffa

Min. Eli Cohen to Arutz Sheva

'Turkey won't be part of intl. force in Gaza'

The minister and cabinet member states: Turkey and Qatar will not be part of the peace force that will deal with the future of Gaza.

'Turkey won't be part of intl. force in Gaza'

Lawsuit against PA

Over 1.2 billion shekels for terror tictims

273 terror victims and their families have filed a lawsuit against the Palestinian Authority and Hamas for their involvement in funding terrorism.

Over 1.2 billion shekels for terror tictims

Ben-Gvir's Alligator Alcatraz

Prison Service officers visit Hamat Gader crocodile farm

IPS officers visited the Hamat Gader crocodile farm to observe and learn about crocodile keeping, to examine the possibility of creating a prison surrounded by the reptiles to keep terrorists in.

Prison Service officers visit Hamat Gader crocodile farm

Two deadly attacks carried out with guns smuggled into Israel

The indictment against a Bedouin smuggling cell includes grave data on the phenomenon of weapons smuggling across Israel’s borders with Egypt and Jordan.

Two deadly attacks carried out with guns smuggled into Israel

Smuggling ring busted

Smugglers tapped IDF comms, smuggled machine guns from Egypt

Shin Bet, IDF, and police arrest smuggling network that would smuggle weapons from Egypt to Israel using drones.

Smugglers tapped IDF comms, smuggled machine guns from Egypt

In first: Haredi Hashmonaim Brigade operates in Syria

Hashmonaim Brigade completes operational activity and training exercises in Syria, gathering intelligence and working to ensure safety of northern Israel's residents.

In first: Haredi Hashmonaim Brigade operates in Syria

Arms smuggling route to Bedouin communities exposed

In a wide-ranging affair that came to be known as the Southern Route, a network of arms dealers was exposed that supplied weapons to the southern communities of Rahat and Segev Shalom.

Arms smuggling route to Bedouin communities exposed

'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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