Defense/Security (Page 2)


'We won't allow terror to take root'

Security forces launch operation in northern Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police launch a major counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, days after eliminating two terrorists behind deadly attacks.

Security forces launch operation in northern Samaria

'Act with vigor and courage'

Central Command head's message to soldiers and special forces

Following the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry, Central Command head sent a message to the soldiers: 'All murderers in the sector have been arrested or eliminated.'

Central Command head's message to soldiers and special forces

Body-camera footage:

IDF soldiers eliminate murderous terrorist

Newly released footage shows the moments of the assault and shooting in the operation in which the terrorist Sultan al-Ghani - who murdered Kedumim resident Gideon Peri in August 2023 - was eliminated.

IDF soldiers eliminate murderous terrorist

IDF general staff exercise simulates multi-front war

IDF: Assessment of readiness for a wide range of scenarios: Footage from the General Staff ‘Magen Oz’ exercise

IDF general staff exercise simulates multi-front war

Escape attempt stopped:

Video shows police fire at suspicious vehicle in Negev

Minister Ben Gvir expresses support after Negev police fire at driver of suspicious vehicle, 17 suspects detained, tire cache intended for arson seized, and more than 138 traffic fines issued.

Video shows police fire at suspicious vehicle in Negev

Israel receives body of hostage

The military arms of the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organizations announced on Tuesday that at 4:00 p.m. they would return the body of a hostage to Israel.

Israel receives body of hostage

New Prison Service unit to target violence against women

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir today toured the Misgav Unit, which conducts real-time technological monitoring of men assessed as dangerous.

New Prison Service unit to target violence against women

Hamas blames Israel

Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem claims Gazans are 'drowning in their tents' after rain and accuses Israel of causing a humanitarian crisis, renewing Hamas’s repeated weather-based propaganda narrative.

Heavy rain floods Gaza Strip

Israel unveils major expansion plan for defense exports

At DECA’s annual conference, the Defense Ministry announced a major export reform, promising faster licensing, reduced constraints, and expanded access to European and Asian markets.

Israel unveils major expansion plan for defense exports

Aide:

Arafat would have expanded war after Oct. 7, not condemn it

In an extensive interview, Arafat’s aide says the late leader would have expanded the war after October 7 and reveals new claims of poisoning and internal conspiracy.

Arafat would have expanded war after Oct. 7, not condemn it

Terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry eliminated

During a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation, forces eliminated Sultan al-Ghani, who murdered Gideon Perry with a hammer and stole his firearm and vehicle in August 2024.

Terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry eliminated

Watch:

The moment the terrorist who killed two soldiers was eliminated

The police have released footage from the Yamam operation in which Ala Raouf Shetiyya, who murdered two IDF soldiers in a ramming attack, was eliminated.

The moment the terrorist who killed two soldiers was eliminated

'There will be no cover-up':

Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff

People close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say additional measures will be taken against senior IDF officers following the investigations into the October 7th massacre.

Defense Minister's associates criticize the Chief of Staff

The hidden conclusion:

IDF finds naval officer bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses

The IDF’s personal conclusions against Ashdod Naval Commander Capt. Eitan Paz over failures on Oct. 7 were kept hidden from the public, despite determining he bore responsibility.

IDF finds naval officer bears responsibility for Oct. 7 lapses

Year and a half later:

Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming

After a year and a half of searching, Yamam forces surround the building where the terrorist who murdered SSGT Eliya Hilel and SSGT Diego Gavriel Harsaj was hiding and eliminate him in a gun battle.

Yamam eliminates terrorist who murdered two soldiers in ramming

Brig. Gen. to be dismissed from Mossad over Oct. 7 failures

Brig.-Gen. G., former head of the Operations Division in Military Intelligence who served with the Mossad, will end his role by decision of the Mossad chief. In addition, two colonels - the head of the Palestinian Arab Arena and the commander of Unit 8200’s Collection Center - will be dismissed from the IDF over their conduct during the events of October 7.

Brig. Gen. to be dismissed from Mossad over Oct. 7 failures

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

The IDF Chief of Staff’s office issued a rare rebuke of Defense Minister Katz, accusing him of politicizing the Turgeman Report and harming military readiness by freezing appointments.

Zamir slams Defense Minister’s move to halt IDF appointments

GHF ends mission after delivering 187 million meals in Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has concluded its 4.5-month emergency operation after delivering 187 million meals through secure, diversion-free distribution sites serving Gaza’s most vulnerable civilians.

GHF ends mission after delivering 187 million meals in Gaza

Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin

Dozens of rioters assaulted a shepherd near a farm in western Binyamin. The farm owner carried out a “suspect apprehension procedure” to drive them away.

Shepherd attacked by dozens of Arab rioters in Binyamin

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Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Nahal and Golani forces, operating with the Yahalom Unit, dismantled hundreds of meters of Rafah terror tunnels, struck more than 60 targets, and eliminated 11 terrorists after 17 emerged from an underground route.

Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Plea bargain for terrorist who murdered Yehuda Dimentman

The Military Prosecutor’s Office has reached a plea bargain with one of the terrorists who carried out the 2021 shooting attack near Homesh. The charges of attempted murder of Dimentman’s friends were removed from the indictment.

Plea bargain for terrorist who murdered Yehuda Dimentman

Retired general attacks military legal leadership

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Erez Weiner told Arutz Sheva that judicial restraints under former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi hindered the Gaza war, accusing legal officials of overreach that limited the IDF’s operational effectiveness.

Retired general attacks military legal leadership

Chief of Staff:

'IDF is stronger and better prepared for the next war'

IDF Chief of Staff conducts surprise visit to northern border, stressing importance of increasing competence and readiness 'at all levels and across all arenas for complex surprise scenarios.'

'IDF is stronger and better prepared for the next war'

5 arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Five Jerusalem Arabs arrested in joint operation, on suspicion of exploiting elderly and innocent customers.

5 arrested in Jerusalem for defrauding elderly in auto shop scam

Al Jazeera: Body of Israeli hostage located

Body of Israeli hostage held by Islamic Jihad is located in Nuseirat, Al Jazeera reports.

Al Jazeera: Body of Israeli hostage located

Har Hevron:

Injured resident documents terrorist throwing stone

Head of Har Hevron region council demands immediate deterrent action against the local Hamas clan, after a resident was injured near Carmel.

Injured resident documents terrorist throwing stone

Khan Yunis:

IDF eliminates three terrorists following breach of security zone

IDF forces operating in Khan Yunis open fire on three terrorists who approached their position in violation of the ceasefire, posing an immediate threat.

IDF eliminates three terrorists following breach of security zone

Prison Services:

'Red Cross visit would breach state security'

'Entry of Red Cross representatives into prisons carries a real risk of harming state and prison security,' says head of Intelligence at the Israeli Prison Service, Eli Cohen.

'Red Cross visit would breach state security'

Karliner Rebbe meets MK Bismuth to discuss Draft Law

MK Boaz Bismuth who chairs key Knesset committee, meets Karliner Rebbe ahead of renewed discussions on Draft Law.

Karliner Rebbe meets MK Bismuth to discuss Draft Law

New IDF recruits:

100 recruits from families affected by the war

Amid continued fighting across several fronts, the IDF launched its 11-12/2025 draft cycle on Monday, with thousands of new recruits arriving at enlistment centers nationwide.

100 recruits from families affected by the war

Following Hezbollah elimination:

IDF raises alert level on northern border

IDF raises air defense readiness following elimination of Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i.

IDF raises alert level on northern border

Report:

Critical warning reached Unit 8200 a day before October 7 attack

A day before the Hamas massacre, Unit 8200 received a warning about the use of significant weapons by Hamas, but the information did not receive immediate attention.

Critical warning reached Unit 8200 a day before October 7 attack

Captivity survivor:

'We dug a pit for food, we lived in starvation and fear'

Hamas captivity survivor Segev Kalfon tells of the relentless fear, even after his release from captivity, and the moving moments after his return to Israel.

'We dug a pit for food, we lived in starvation and fear'

The unanswered messages

Where was the IDF's intel chief the night before the massacre?

A timeline submitted to the Turgeman Committee shows that repeated warnings and urgent updates accumulated hours before the October 7th Massacre, while Intelligence Directorate Chief Aharon Haliva was largely unreachable and slow to respond.

Where was the IDF's intel chief the night before the massacre?

Cairo:

Top Hamas officials discuss efforts to locate hostages' bodies

Senior Hamas delegation in Cairo to discuss Gaza escalation, ceasefire terms.

Top Hamas officials discuss efforts to locate hostages' bodies

IDF Chief of Staff:

October 7 was a systemic failure, responsibility must be upheld

'IDF failed in its primary mission on October 7th; I’ve taken personal steps to ensure it is never repeated,' IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.

October 7 was a systemic failure, responsibility must be upheld

Senior IDF officers skip meetings on October 7 failures

Former military intelligence head, Unit 8200 head, fail to attend discussions initiated by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding the October 7 failures.

Senior IDF officers skip meetings on October 7 failures

Operation Black Friday

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief eliminated in Beirut

IDF confirms that Hezbollah's Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i was eliminated in a Sunday afternoon airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh suburb.

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief eliminated in Beirut

Due to security threats:

Shin Bet kept Gallant family out of their home for over a year

The former Defense Minister and his family have lived away from their Amikam home for over a year under a Shin Bet directive prompted by ongoing security concerns.

Shin Bet kept Gallant family out of their home for over a year

IDF Chief dismisses Gaza Division intel officer

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir dismissed the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer, LTC A., who scoffed at repeated warnings ahead of October 7, after months of controversy over his continued appointments and presence in intelligence units.

IDF Chief dismisses Gaza Division intel officer

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

Personal measures for senior officers over October 7 failures

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir summons former and current senior officers, to review their roles before and during the Hamas attack, after which he will deliver personal conclusions and clarify potential command measures.

Personal measures for senior officers over October 7 failures

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting

'We act independently of anyone'

At this morning’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the security operations in Gaza and Lebanon, stating that Israel acts independently and does not require approval from foreign actors.

'We act independently of anyone'

Watch:

IDF major detained after transporting two illegal residents

A former IDF officer was arrested at Ofer checkpoint for allegedly transporting two illegal residents, suspected of wearing his army uniform to avoid detection.

IDF major detained after transporting two illegal residents

How Hamas tracked 100,000 IDF soldiers for years

A Hamas intelligence network monitored about 100,000 IDF soldiers on social media for five years, infiltrated closed groups, and used the information to build simulators and train terrorists with VR headsets. An Air Force officer testified: “Hamas knew the base better than I did.”

How Hamas tracked 100,000 IDF soldiers for years

Soldiers posted, terrorists learned:

This is how Hamas disabled tanks near Gaza on October 7th

An IDF investigation reveals that Nukhba terrorists learned about the secret disabling system on the Merkava Mark 4 tank, after gathering accurate intelligence from soldiers' posts on social media.

This is how Hamas disabled tanks near Gaza on October 7th

Lebanon:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah operative Kamel Reza Karnabsh in southern Lebanon’s Mayfadoun area, second strike in Houla kills another Hezbollah member responsible for local military and financial coordination.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours

In 24-hour pursuit, IDF forces eliminate or capture 17 Hamas terrorists who attempted to escape Rafah tunnels.

Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours

Iranian hacker group threatens defense employees

Iranian 'Handala' hacker group publishes personal details of defense industry employees, calls for help in capturing them.

Iranian hacker group threatens defense employees

Gaza: IDF strikes eliminate top terrorists

IDF strikes in Gaza, eliminating terrorists attempting to harm soldiers; Hamas informs US envoys that ceasefire is 'over.'

Gaza: IDF strikes eliminate top terrorists

Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist, targets rocket launcher

IDF strikes launchers, military sites, belonging to Hezbollah terror group in Beqaa and southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist, targets rocket launcher

Footage reveals:

Armed terrorist fires towards soldiers, eliminated within seconds

Another violation of the ceasefire agreement: Armed terrorist crosses yellow line on humanitarian route, fires at IDF soldiers, and is eliminated within seconds.

Armed terrorist fires towards soldiers, eliminated within seconds

Cabinet ministers warn:

'Hamas buildup may force new Gaza operation'

Security Cabinet ministers warn that Hamas’s growing power could trigger another Gaza operation. Israel also tracks Hezbollah’s rise in Lebanon, continuing strikes in the south while holding off Beirut at US request.

'Hamas buildup may force new Gaza operation'

Report:

Iran nears 2,000 missiles, restoring arsenal after Rising Lion

Channel 13 News reports Iran has renewed most of its missile arsenal and may reach 2,000 rockets within months. Israel monitors the buildup as Tehran restores nuclear sites.

Iran nears 2,000 missiles, restoring arsenal after Rising Lion

Judea and Samaria:

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who wounded a reservist

IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet eliminate a PA police terrorist near Shechem and capture several others. All detainees, PA police operatives, were transferred for ISA questioning.

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who wounded a reservist

Watch:

Terrorists try to flee Rafah tunnel

IDF commanders assessing the Rafah area after 15 terrorists tried escaping tunnels. Footage shows them running among ruins. One captured terrorist: “We went out of the tunnel in search of food and water”.

Terrorists try to flee Rafah tunnel

Over the past week:

Security forces arrested 60 suspects, 18 Hamas terrorists

Security forces operating across Judea and Samaria arrested 60 suspects, 18 of whom are Hamas terrorists, and seized a large quantity of weapons.

Security forces arrested 60 suspects, 18 Hamas terrorists




























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