Defense & Security


Deterrence:

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives

IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas’ Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.'

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives

Mossad names Aleph as next deputy head

Mossad chief Dedi Barnea appoints Aleph as deputy head, citing his two decades of operational experience. Appointment approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Mossad names Aleph as next deputy head

PA slams approval of 764 new housing units in Judea and Samaria

PA accuses Israel of undermining international efforts to restore stability, urges President Trump to pressure Israel to reverse its policies, warning that continued construction risks would ignite further regional escalation.

PA slams approval of 764 new housing units in Judea and Samaria

Security alert causes cancelation of MKs' Georgia trip

A security warning regarding a potential terrorist attack led to the cancellation of Knesset members’ participation in the "Israeli Week" conference in Georgia.

Security alert causes cancelation of MKs' Georgia trip

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff

Agreement to consolidate October 7 investigations

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir agreed to join their separate probes into the failures of October 7. Defense Comptroller to join as observer/

Agreement to consolidate October 7 investigations

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Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

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IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

A year and a half after first entering, the IDF's Shayetet 13, Yahalom, and Engineering forces return to the tunnel where Hadar Goldin’s body was held.

IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

IDF spokesman reveals how Arabic videos influenced Hamas

At a Knesset hearing, the IDF Arabic spokesman revealed that an Arabic informational video he published, responding to Hamas messages, reached the terrorists holding the hostages.

IDF spokesman reveals how Arabic videos influenced Hamas

New report

Strategic farms lead to dramatic decrease in terrorist attacks

A new report indicates a significant drop in terrorism incidents along the Alon Road following the establishment of strategic farms along the route.

Strategic farms lead to dramatic decrease in terrorist attacks

2.5 months after deadly attack:

Allenby Crossing to reopen to Gaza shipments

The Allenby Crossing will reopen for cargo and aid after two and a half months, following security upgrades on both sides of the border after the terror attack that killed two IDF soldiers.

Allenby Crossing to reopen to Gaza shipments

Senior IDF officers:

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Senior IDF officers disclose one of the most dramatic operational blunders in recent years, when the political echelon blocked Shin Bet initiatives to eliminate Hamas leaders, for fear of escalation.

'This is how the plan to eliminate Sinwar and Deif was blocked'

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

Draft Law:

Legal adviser warns draft exemption bill raises many concerns

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee’s legal adviser, Miri Frankel-Shor, cautions lawmakers that the proposed draft exemption law does not meet the IDF’s operational needs.

Legal adviser warns draft exemption bill raises many concerns

Southern Lebanon:

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

IDF strikes Hezbollah training and launch sites in southern Lebanon, targeting Radwan Force facilities used to prepare attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

Arab convicted for racist assault on Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

The court determined that the Arab suspect sprayed a Jew who was walking to prayers on purpose out of racist motives.

Arab convicted for racist assault on Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

Commanders punished

Soldier abandoned in Arab village after falling asleep

An IDF investigation found 'severe failures' after a special-unit fighter was accidentally left alone for 40 minutes in Qabatiya.

Soldier abandoned in Arab village after falling asleep

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Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier

Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier along 500 kilometers of its eastern border.

Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins

MKs from the Otzma Yehudit party arrive at National Security Committee meeting on death penalty for terrorists wearing 'noose' pins to show commitment to passing bill.

Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

The new ID soldiers

Parents of new recruits express excitement and concern

Excited parents at the induction center express their expectations, concerns, and gave some good advice for military service.

Parents of new recruits express excitement and concern

IDF:

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

Hamas official Bassem Naim expresses openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of long-term ceasefire, but rejects external forces disarming Hamas.

Hamas willing to discuss 'storing or freezing' weapons

15 Air Force cadets jailed for severe rule violations

Cadets in the final stage of pilots’ training hosted visitors and drank alcohol during a classified isolation workshop; the IDF says the breaches undermined security and core values.

15 Air Force cadets jailed for severe rule violations

Near Azzun:

IDF neutralizes terrorists, preventing injuries to civilians

Three terrorists throw rocks at a central route, endangering civilians, IDF forces respond with fire.

IDF neutralizes terrorists, preventing injuries to civilians

Report:

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track

Refusal to recognize haredi hesder yeshivas 'severe blow to equality, and clear discrimination against haredim who serve in IDF,' organization says.

Draft Law: The battle for the haredi hesder track

Chief of Staff:

'Gaza's yellow line is the new border for offense and defense'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours Gaza, promising IDF will not allow Hamas to re-establish itself. 'We have extensive operational control, we will remain on the defense lines.'

'Gaza's yellow line is the new border for offense and defense'

In the heart of Turkey:

Hamas's Iran-backed money flow exposed

Hundreds of documents show Hamas operating an Iran-backed currency network in Turkey, transferring millions through Gazan money changers for the terrorist group’s activities.

Hamas's Iran-backed money flow exposed

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IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

Ran Gvili's sister

'I don't want to be the next Ron Arad family'

Shira Gvili called on decision-makers to keep their promise and return her brother - the last hostage still held in Gaza.

'I don't want to be the next Ron Arad family'

October 7th massacre:

Heroic battle of next Mossad head

Security cameras at the Shaar Negev intersection recorded the dramatic moments in which Roman Goffman, then commander of the National Center for Ground Training, joined the fight against the terrorists.

Heroic battle of next Mossad head

Israel believes terror groups know where Ran Gvili Is buried

Israel estimates that a new lead has been found that could lead to identifying the burial place of Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza.

Israel believes terror groups know where Ran Gvili Is buried

Calls, warnings, and failure

New details emerge from the October 7 investigation

Three consecutive late-night discussions among the IDF’s top brass examined indications of an imminent attack - but the directives that followed lacked any meaningful change to readiness.

New details emerge from the October 7 investigation

Terror attack thwarted in Hebron

Paratroopers eliminate two terrorists attempting to ram Israelis at police checkpoint; one Israeli suffers very light injuries.

Terror attack thwarted in Hebron

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

IDF reveals Hamas infrastructure and plans to infiltrate Galilee towns, kidnap Israeli civilians.

Israel thwarts Hamas attempt to infiltrate northern towns

Searches, gunfire, and arrests in the Negev

During the third weekend of Operation New Order in southern Israel, 45 suspects were arrested, and stolen weapons and drugs were seized.

Searches, gunfire, and arrests in the Negev

IAF base damaged by stormy weather

IAF, IDF teams conducting assessments at Ovda base in southern Israel after rain and flooding damage infrastructure.

IAF base damaged by stormy weather

Israel to mediators: Hamas knows where body of last hostage is

Israel sends message to mediators, stressing that Hamas, Islamic Jihad, know where the body of Yasam officer Ran Gvili is located, and that Hamas can access it.

Israel to mediators: Hamas knows where body of last hostage is

Southern Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorists who crossed yellow line

In two separate incidents Saturday, IDF troops identify three terrorists who crossed the yellow line, posing immediate threat.

IDF eliminates terrorists who crossed yellow line

Bodycam footage:

IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

IDF forces concluded a two-week counterterrorism mission in northern Samaria, eliminating six terrorists, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and major terror funds.

IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

Chief of Staff:

'Establish an external and objective commission of inquiry'

Chief of Staff distributed a letter to commanders calling for an external commission of inquiry to examine the failures of October 7 and review the relationship between military and political echelons.

'Establish an external and objective commission of inquiry'

Pilot program in Yahalom combat engineering unit successful

The two-and-a-half-year pilot program examined the integration of women into combat roles in the IDF’s Yahalom special engineering unit.

Pilot program in Yahalom combat engineering unit successful

The IDF soldier in service to Iran

Rafael Raouveni, who served in the Israeli Air Force, has been charged with espionage for Iran.

The IDF soldier in service to Iran

Defense Min. blocks promotion of 'Brothers in Arms' officer

Minister Israel Katz says 'anyone who promotes refusal to serve won't advance in the IDF.'

Defense Min. blocks promotion of 'Brothers in Arms' officer

Hamas on Abu Shabab's death:

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Hamas denounces Yasser Abu Shabab following his death in a militia confrontation in eastern Rafah, accusing him of collaboration and praising clans that rejected him.

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from archaeological site

IDF Civil Administration forces seized dozens of rare artifacts looted from the Burj Lisana site in Area B after illegal construction caused severe damage to centuries-old remains.

IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from archaeological site

Internal fighting in Rafah:

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Yasser Abu Shabab, a leader of Gaza militias in eastern Rafah who in recent months has worked together with Israel, has been assassinated.

Yasser Abu Shabab beaten to death

Delegation flies to Cairo to secure release of final hostage

Mediators agree to focus on an intensive and immediate effort that will lead to the full completion of the mission regarding the hostages and the missing.

Delegation flies to Cairo to secure release of final hostage

Chief of Staff decides:

The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation

The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to head a dedicated investigation team to examine the "Jericho Wall" - Hamas' plan to raid Israeli towns.

The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah located in the heart of the civilian population.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

Chief of Staff at draft center

'You are the generation of victory, proved time and again'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the “Tel HaShomer” Drafting Center and met the new recruits drafting to the Paratroopers Brigade, as well as those drafting into the Commando and Marom training tracks.

'You are the generation of victory, proved time and again'

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother

Residents of Kafr Kana in northern Israel suspected of photographing home of MK Itshak Waserlauf's mother, examining ways to travel there.

Arab Israelis suspected of photographing home of MK's mother




























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