Defense/Security (Page 1)


Iran regime change:

Netanyahu's inner circle questions military solution

Senior security officials and figures close to Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly believe that military strikes could weaken Iran's regime but would not be sufficient to bring about its collapse.

Netanyahu's inner circle questions military solution

'Very serious military failure'

Father of fallen soldier demands answers

In an Arutz Sheva interview, Yuval Shai Svilem's father alleges serious IDF failures, including a faulty weapon and dangerous deployment, and demands answers.

Father of fallen soldier demands answers

Judea Junction shooting

Dramatic footage: Soldiers rush terrorists and eliminate them

New IDF surveillance footage shows soldiers charging at terrorists and eliminating them during a deadly gunfight near Hebron that claimed two soldiers' lives.

Dramatic footage: Soldiers rush terrorists and eliminate them

IDF:

Vast majority of olive harvests proceed peacefully

IDF reports 220,000 dunams harvested across Judea and Samaria, with most coordinated activities proceeding peacefully despite recent violent incidents.

Vast majority of olive harvests proceed peacefully

'Blows beyond proportion'

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Do not test us' ahead of elections

Visiting an Arrow air defense battery, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran and its proxies against attacks on Israel, threatening blows of 'a magnitude beyond proportion.'

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'Do not test us' ahead of elections

30 minutes to stop terror attack: IDF and Shin Bet foil plot

Acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence, IDF troops arrest a suspected terrorist within 30 minutes, foiling a planned attack believed to target Route 60.

30 minutes to stop terror attack: IDF and Shin Bet foil plot

'We will useour full force'

Police Chief issues stern warning ahead of elections

Police Commissioner Danny Levy announces nationwide election security preparations and warns of a tough response to threats, violence, or interference.

Police Chief issues stern warning ahead of elections

500 searches, just two guns?

Questions raised over IDF Hebron operation

IDF forces search over 500 locations and arrest 50 suspects in Hebron following a deadly shooting, but the discovery of just two guns raises questions.

Questions raised over IDF Hebron operation

Suspected security offenses

Two German citizens arrested near Damon Prison

Two German citizens were arrested on Mount Carmel after prison guards spotted them photographing the entrance to Damon Prison, where terrorists are being held.

Two German citizens arrested near Damon Prison

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

The IDF and ISA say the two terrorists helped funnel millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to Hamas' military wing. A weapons storage facility in central Gaza was also destroyed.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

Fearing surprise attack, IDF reinforces troops

The IDF is reinforcing troops, raising alert levels, and suspending leave. A two-day drill will take place in northern and central Israel.

Fearing surprise attack, IDF reinforces troops

Ahead of elections:

IDF restricts Palestinian workers' entry into Judea and Samaria

The IDF announces restrictions on Palestinian Arab workers entering communities in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley. All land crossings will close on Election Day.

IDF restricts Palestinian workers' entry into Judea and Samaria

Following terror attack:

IDF arrests 40 terror suspects in sweeping raids

Israeli security forces raid 400 locations across Judea and Samaria, arresting approximately 40 suspects, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists, and destroying memorials honoring terrorists.

IDF arrests 40 terror suspects in sweeping raids

IDF eliminates terrorists in Gaza

Terrorists cross Gaza 'yellow line' in two separate incidents, IDF eliminates threats.

IDF eliminates terrorists in Gaza

After shooting attack

IDF, Shin Bet launch counterterrorism operation in Hebron

Israeli security forces launch a targeted counterterrorism operation in Hebron following the Judea Junction attack that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded others.

IDF, Shin Bet launch counterterrorism operation in Hebron

IDF chief at attack scene:

'We are at the highest level of readiness'

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says soldiers killed in the Judea Junction shooting prevented a more serious attack, vows to pursue those responsible and reinforces troops in the area.

'We are at the highest level of readiness'

After shooting attack:

Bulldozers in operation on the outskirts of Hebron

Smotrich orders demolitions near deadly attack site, approves four farms in southern Hebron Hills: 'This is just the beginning.'

Bulldozers in operation on the outskirts of Hebron

Hours after deadly attack

Demolitions begin near Hebron

Civil Administration forces begin demolishing illegal structures near Hebron hours after a deadly terror attack, with dozens of buildings slated for removal.

Demolitions begin near Hebron

Cleared for publication:

Ron and Yuval fell in shooting attack near Hebron

Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem fell in combat on Friday morning during the shooting attack at the Judea Junction.

Ron and Yuval fell in shooting attack near Hebron

The Jenin and Tulkarm model:

PM announces new IDF strategy in Hebron, signals major operation

Netanyahu says the IDF will evacuate residents, search homes and demolish terrorist infrastructure in Hebron, with a broader Judea and Samaria operation under consideration.

PM announces new IDF strategy in Hebron, signals major operation

Helmet camera footage:

Dramatic gunfight with Hebron terrorists

Helmet camera footage shows a security officer pursuing terrorists and exchanging gunfire after a shooting attack near Hebron wounded five Israelis.

Dramatic gunfight with Hebron terrorists

IDF soldiers revive 700-year-old Jewish tradition

Carmeli Brigade troops ascended Mount Betarim, reviving an ancient Jewish tradition ahead of Shabbat Lech Lecha: reading God's promise to Abraham, blowing the shofar and praying for victory and peace in Israel.

IDF soldiers revive 700-year-old Jewish tradition

Netanyahu

'Hamas terorrists planned much larger attack on civilians'

Prime Minister Netanyahu orders security forces to cordon off Hebron following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction, praises soldiers who thwarted a larger attack, and vows to pursue Hamas terrorists and those who sent them.

'Hamas terorrists planned much larger attack on civilians'

Soldier recounts terrorist attack

"I felt a bullet hit my helmet and lowered my head"

A soldier who participated in the exchange of fire with the terrorists at Yehuda Junction described the moments of the encounter, the bullet that struck his helmet, and his attempt to calm a fellow soldier.

"I felt a bullet hit my helmet and lowered my head"

Chief of Staff: Soldiers' actions prevented even greater tragedy

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction: "The terrorists were eliminated by a deputy battalion commander and a company commander."

Chief of Staff: Soldiers' actions prevented even greater tragedy

Terrorists eliminated

Two IDF soldiers killed in shooting attack near Judea Junction

5 Israelis injured in a shooting attack carried out by multiple terrorists near Judea Junction, one of them critically. Two terrorists eliminated following a manhunt and an exchange of fire.

Two IDF soldiers killed in shooting attack near Judea Junction

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, who was involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and rebuilding Hamas' military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

Israel sanctions Lebanese company that supplied fuel to Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved sanctions against Coral Oil after Israeli authorities found that the company supplied diesel and gasoline to a Hezbollah-owned fuel distributor.

Israel sanctions Lebanese company that supplied fuel to Hezbollah

Did Trump block Iran strike?

Netanyahu: Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.

Netanyahu:  Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

In unprecedented warning delivered through a UN official, Hamas threatens another October 7-style massacre, targeting Israel and abroad.

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

As riots rock France

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Shin Bet Director David Zini meets French intelligence chiefs amid nationwide riots that left 150 police officers injured and over 1,200 protesters arrested.

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Report

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Dozens of Israeli military aircraft reportedly conduct "training exercise" near Iranian border, 800 miles from Israel.

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Near diplomatic crisis

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

An out-of-control Israeli robotic APC prompts airstrikes that mistakenly targeted a Lebanese Army vehicle; no injuries were reported, IDF investigates.

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

Clashes and protests

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Dozens of haredi protesters gathered outside the police station in Kfar Saba to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. Demonstrations were also held on Highway 4.

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

From drones to balloons:

New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border

Drug shipment weighing 100 kilograms drops from the sky in southern Israel, exposing dangerous new smuggling tactic.

New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border

IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students

Even while studying at yeshiva, hesder students remain subject to military rules on political activity. The IDF has clarified what they can, and cannot, do during election season.

IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students

IDF eliminates terrorist who planned attack killing four soldiers

IDF, ISA, eliminate Nukhba terrorist involved in planning explosive attack that killed four soldiers from IDF's Battalion 52 last year.

IDF eliminates terrorist who planned attack killing four soldiers

From the front lines to the ballot box: IDF soldiers begin voting

From Mount Hermon to Eilat and across Israel's borders, IDF soldiers begin casting their ballots at 850 military polling stations, including mobile stations for troops on operational missions.

From the front lines to the ballot box: IDF soldiers begin voting

Final ride:

Islamic Jihad operative arrested in taxi sting

He appeared to be an ordinary taxi driver in Bethlehem, but Israeli undercover officers discovered him helping rebuild Islamic Jihad's infrastructure and finance terrorist activity.

Islamic Jihad operative arrested in taxi sting

Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied

The man whose report led to the arrests on Highway 1 has been located and admitted that he lied. The suspects are apparently not terrorists, but the Shin Bet investigation is ongoing.

Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied

Kedumim:

9-year-old spots suspicious object in Samaria, prevents disaster

A 9-year-old boy from Kedumim spotted a suspicious object near the community and alerted his father. Security forces discovered it was a missile fuel tank left from the war with Iran and safely removed it.

9-year-old spots suspicious object in Samaria, prevents disaster

War, faith and a mission:

Nahal commander honors fallen comrades, inspires a new generation

After fighting on October 7, taking part in battles across the Gaza Strip and losing his comrades in Rafah, Captain Y. looks to the new generation of recruits with great faith, 'the spirit of victory of the Jewish people is stronger than ever.'

Nahal commander honors fallen comrades, inspires a new generation

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a senior Hamas official responsible for protecting the terrorist organization's leadership.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

Historic milestone in IDF:

First haredi officer course completed by Hashmonaim Brigade

Fifteen cadets graduate as Hashmonaim Brigade’s first officers. Chief of staff says they are breaking new ground in integrating haredim into the IDF and building the brigade’s command echelon.

First haredi officer course completed by Hashmonaim Brigade

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who participated in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre.

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

Netanyahu

'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he discussed toppling the Iranian regime with US President Donald Trump, declaring that the move would lead to Hezbollah's elimination and peace with Lebanon.

'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'

If Hezbollah attacks

Katz threatens to expand control in Lebanon

Defense Minister warns: If Hezbollah joins an Iranian attack, the IDF will capture additional territory in Lebanon and incorporate it into the security zone.

Katz threatens to expand control in Lebanon

High alert

The Chief of Staff's pre-election message

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited a large-scale Gaza Division exercise and warned that Israel's enemies continue planning attacks despite suffering heavy blows.

The Chief of Staff's pre-election message

IDF develops new test that could change who gets recruited

The IDF is developing a new assessment to uncover hidden talents and open military career paths to candidates who may have been overlooked by traditional recruitment screening.

IDF develops new test that could change who gets recruited

Southern Lebanon

Over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites destroyed

IDF soldiers operating in the southern Lebanon security zone in recent weeks destroyed more than 540 terrorist infrastructure sites and located more than 150 weapons.

Over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites destroyed

IDF exposes Lebanese Army failures against Hezbollah

Months after Lebanon’s army claimed it had addressed a Hezbollah weapons site in southern Lebanon, the terror group was caught removing weapons and military equipment in the region.

IDF exposes Lebanese Army failures against Hezbollah

Millions taken from IDF?

Major wartime fraud investigation exposed

Police arrest 21 IDF personnel and civilian contractors in nationwide raids over suspected wartime fraud involving millions of shekels and military fuel.

Major wartime fraud investigation exposed

Family of fallen soldier alleges IDF failures in Lebanon

The father of a 21-year-old soldier killed in a Humvee rollover demands answers, alleging the vehicle traveled without an escort and that critical procedures may have been violated.

Family of fallen soldier alleges IDF failures in Lebanon

Terror attack foiled:

Elite Israeli forces arrest two on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

Acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence, elite Yamam forces arrested two suspects near Latrun on suspicion of planning an attack against Israeli civilians.

Elite Israeli forces arrest two on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

Captivity survivor's mother

'Netanyahu bears responsibility for nurturing Hamas in Gaza'

The mother of former hostage Avinatan Or blames the Prime Minister for allowing funds to flow to Hamas and for the prolonged war, but stops short of saying he should have resigned.

'Netanyahu bears responsibility for nurturing Hamas in Gaza'