Defense/Security (Page 3)


Bound for Attacks on IDF

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

Hezbollah admits explosives seized in Lebanon belonged to the group, claiming they were intended for attacks on Israeli forces and demanding their return.

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

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Chase in Rahat ends with surprise for Border Police officers

During an operation targeting illegal residents in Rahat, Southern District Border Police officers spotted a motorcyclist riding without license plates and after a chase found he was riding a stolen vehicle.

Chase in Rahat ends with surprise for Border Police officers

Netanyahu reveals direct call to Syrian President

Netanyahu says he personally called Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during the 2025 Suwayda massacre and vowed Israel would continue protecting Syria’s Druze.

Netanyahu reveals direct call to Syrian President

IDF destroys Hamas tunnel crossing Gaza's Yellow Line

IDF troops destroy 1.5-kilometer Hamas tunnel crossing Yellow Line in Gaza, uncovering underground rooms intended for terrorists.

IDF destroys Hamas tunnel crossing Gaza's Yellow Line

Weeks before Oct. 7:

Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake'

A mediator who met with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in September 2023 says he relayed a direct warning to Israeli security officials, but neither he nor the authorities anticipated the scale of the October 7 massacre.

Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake'

Ben Gvir unveils plan to amend IDF's ethical code

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir proposes replacing IDF's 'Purity of Arms' principle with 'Righteousness of Arms,' emphasizing victory over enemies and Jewish moral values.

Ben Gvir unveils plan to amend IDF's ethical code

IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon

Hezbollah launched three reconnaissance drones into southern Lebanon's security zone over the past two weeks, IAF failed to intercept two of them but withheld details from the public, Galei Zahal report says.

IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon

Exclusive interview

The rabbi's decision that saved an IDF officer's life on Oct. 7

A day before completing 12 years of military service, Major Y. received an urgent call to report to the Gaza Division headquarters. His community's rabbi urged him to stay and defend his neighbors instead.

The rabbi's decision that saved an IDF officer's life on Oct. 7

New report challenges claim of Egyptian pre-10/7 warning flight

Kan News reveals that two businessmen, not Egyptian intelligence chief, were aboard the aircraft that landed in Israel 11 days before the October 7 massacre.

New report challenges claim of Egyptian pre-10/7 warning flight

IDF starts reviewing acts of heroism for October 7 medals

The IDF has launched a process to evaluate acts of heroism during the battles from October 7 until the beginning of the ground offensive in Gaza.

IDF starts reviewing acts of heroism for October 7 medals

Heavy prison sentence for Bedouin convicted of terrorism

A Bedouin terrorist was convicted of operating on behalf of a Gaza-based terrorist organization, providing intelligence on targets in Israel, and enlisting in the IDF on his handler's instructions.

Heavy prison sentence for Bedouin convicted of terrorism

IDF

Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in Gaza

The 99th Division completed 4 months of operations in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and hostage captivity, and dismantling Hamas infrastructure.

Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in Gaza

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters

Following government approval, Israel's Defense Ministry moves to finalize an agreement with the Pentagon for 12 Boeing Apache Echo helicopters, with deliveries expected early next decade.

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters

IDF Chief of Staff:

Potential for escalation has grown, ready for every scenario

LTG Zamir warns of increased potential for escalation across multiple fronts, condemns violence against innocent civilians during the olive harvest season.

Potential for escalation has grown, ready for every scenario

Exposed:

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested five operatives in raids on groups in Ramallah and Yatta accused of serving as financial and organizational arms of Hamas and the PFLP.

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

Katz threatens Hezbollah:

Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Hezbollah against joining Iranian attack on Israel, saying IDF will seize additional territory in southern Lebanon, strike Beirut's Dahieh district.

Join Iran's attack, lose more of Lebanon

Israel confirms:

Hamas extorts Gaza merchants, demands NIS 10,000 per aid truck

COGAT reveals Hamas demanding NIS 10,000 per humanitarian aid truck entering Gaza, threatening merchants who refuse to pay; private traders suspend shipments.

Hamas extorts Gaza merchants, demands NIS 10,000 per aid truck

Over 50 suspects questioned:

IDF raids Samaria villages, seizes weapons and terror funds

IDF troops conduct three simultaneous operations in Samaria, arresting four suspects and seizing handguns and tens of thousands of shekels intended for terrorism.

IDF raids Samaria villages, seizes weapons and terror funds

Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Momen Ahmad Salameh Ay, who helped hold Israeli hostages captive and violated Gaze ceasefire, in Gaza City strike.

Hamas commander involved in holding Israeli hostages eliminated

Israel cuts 1B from Arab communities for defense spending

The government is expected to approve the transfer of more than NIS 1 billion to accelerate payments for Israel’s Apache attack helicopter procurement deal, with most of the funding coming from cuts to the five-year development plan for Arab society.

Israel cuts 1B from Arab communities for defense spending

Miracle:

IDF discovers Hezbollah bomb ready to explode in southern Lebanon

IDF's 810th Brigade discovers ready-to-detonate explosive device, Hezbollah position, during operation near Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon.

IDF discovers Hezbollah bomb ready to explode in southern Lebanon

Report:

Houthis developing missiles to hit Israel with China, Iran aid

Houthis developing ballistic missiles with a 2,000-kilometer range using Chinese components and Iranian assistance, Wall Street Journal reports says.

Houthis developing missiles to hit Israel with China, Iran aid

Defense Minister:

'Iran attempting to influence Israeli elections'

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns that Iran and its proxies are attempting to carry out terrorist attacks aimed at influencing the outcome of Israel's elections.

'Iran attempting to influence Israeli elections'

Ben Gvir demands death penalty for murderer of Netanel Shakron

The National Security Minister appealed to the Military Advocate General, questioning why an indictment has yet to be filed against the terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron in a shooting attack in Binyamin.

Ben Gvir demands death penalty for murderer of Netanel Shakron

'Don't test us'

During visit to Seam Line, Netanyahu gives terrorists warning

The Prime Minister visited the seam line in Samaria alongside senior security officials and declared that the IDF is prepared for a scenario in which PA security forces turn their weapons against Israel.

During visit to Seam Line, Netanyahu gives terrorists warning

Three hours in the air, 200 rounds of ammunition

Israel Aerospace Industries and SIG Sauer complete a live-fire test of the FIRE STORM 250 system, which integrates an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with an M250 machine gun, while maintaining human control over engagement decisions.

Three hours in the air, 200 rounds of ammunition

Following security threats

Israel to ban certain types of drones

Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to sign an order on Sunday banning the operation of fiber-optic and SIM-controlled drones for six months, following security threats.

Israel to ban certain types of drones

ISIS attack plot against IDF soldiers in Jerusalem foiled

18-year-old Umm al-Fahm resident arrested on suspicion of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack on IDF soldiers in Jerusalem’s Old City.

ISIS attack plot against IDF soldiers in Jerusalem foiled

Deadly school trip exposes confusion over unexploded ordnance

Army Radio investigation reveals conflicting claims over responsibility for clearing unexploded munitions in northern Israel, where hundreds or thousands of dangerous remnants may remain after the war.

Deadly school trip exposes confusion over unexploded ordnance

Bodycam footage:

IDF foils terror attack in northern Samaria

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested four Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qabatiya and Arraba, foiling a planned attack in northern Samaria.

IDF foils terror attack in northern Samaria

Northern Israel UFO panic

IDF reaches conclusion on mystery object

The IDF says the unidentified object that entered Israeli airspace was likely a balloon or hot-air device, not a drone, and probably posed no threat.

IDF reaches conclusion on mystery object

Bomb threat forces isolation of Delta flight arriving in Israel

Delta flight from US moved to remote parking area following an anonymous bomb threat, passengers evacuated.

Bomb threat forces isolation of Delta flight arriving in Israel

IDF abandons outpost, leaves ammunition unsecured

IDF outpost near Kibbutz Yiftach reportedly abandoned with military equipment and ammunition, was left unsecured, report says.

IDF abandons outpost, leaves ammunition unsecured

While posing as Israeli

Terror suspect caught filming train station

Police arrested a Palestinian Arab who allegedly entered Israel illegally, gave false details, and suspiciously photographed an underground light rail station.

Terror suspect caught  filming train station

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist meeting, killing three. In a separate strike, two Hamas Nukhba terrorists killed.

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

'I will not give in':

Katz draws a red line for the High Court over Judea and Samaria

Katz warns the High Court against intervening in IDF’s activities in northern Samaria refugee camps, vows to maintain IDF presence, even if special legislation is needed.

Katz draws a red line for the High Court over Judea and Samaria

MDA testimony

'Students treated their injured friends'

Magen David Adom personnel recount the terrifying aftermath of the explosion on the Ramim Ridge.

'Students treated their injured friends'

Ramim Ridge tragedy

Student put unexploded ordnance in his bag before it detonated

An initial investigation reveals the sequence of events leading to the tragedy in which 1 was killed and 19 wounded.

Student put unexploded ordnance in his bag before it detonated

Hundreds of meters long

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

Inside the tunnels, the troops found hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun, and anti-tank missiles.

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

HawkGuard

IAI unveils new drone interception system

Israel Aerospace Industries introduces a new active protection system capable of intercepting hostile drones without explosive warheads, adding another layer to its aerial defense capabilities.

IAI unveils new drone interception system

Tragedy in north

1 killed, 24 hurt in explosion on school hike

25 people were injured, one of whom died, when unexploded ordnance detonated near Kibbutz Yiftah in the Upper Galilee.

1 killed, 24 hurt in explosion on school hike

IDF prepares for first election day over the border

Early voting for IDF soldiers will begin October 20, with more than 800 stationary and mobile polling stations operating through election day.

IDF prepares for first election day over the border

Outrage in Itamar:

IDF allows olive harvest near site of Fogel massacre

Itamar residents protest IDF's decision to allow Arab olive harvesting near community's security fence, close to route used by terrorists who murdered five members of the Fogel family in 2011.

IDF allows olive harvest near site of Fogel massacre

Supreme Court doubles compensation for firebomb victims

Supreme Court orders convicted terrorist Adam Abbasi to pay NIS 63,000 to Jerusalem family following 2025 firebomb attack.

Supreme Court doubles compensation for firebomb victims

Supreme Court orders IDF to let residents return to terror Camps

The Supreme Court ordered the IDF to present a timetable for residents’ return to Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams camps despite stated security concerns.

Supreme Court orders IDF to let residents return to terror Camps

IDF plans major troop reduction in Gaza border communities

The IDF plans to reduce its permanent presence in Gaza envelope communities after the elections, with reservists remaining only in towns closest to the border.

IDF plans major troop reduction in Gaza border communities

Smotrich: Supreme Court endangering Israel's security

Supreme Court justices order IDF to present timetable for displaced residents to return to Jenin and Tulkarm, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns move could restore terrorist infrastructure.

Smotrich: Supreme Court endangering Israel's security

Israel approves Board of Peace team to disarm Hamas

Israel has approved an American team's entry into Gaza to map sites where Hamas terrorists could surrender their weapons.

Israel approves Board of Peace team to disarm Hamas

Samaria security officials arrested in pre-dawn raid

Two security officials were arrested in a dramatic early-morning operation and barred from meeting their lawyers as a court extends their detention.

Samaria security officials arrested in pre-dawn raid

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Hospital by day, terror site by night

The IDF released footage and intelligence indicating that Hamas is continuing to keep the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya fully operational.

Hospital by day, terror site by night

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who helped lead the October 7 massacre on the Kissufim outpost and participated in abducting Israelis.

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

Mysterious cave found in central Israel

Digging tools found in a cave near Rosh HaAyin. The IDF ruled out a tunnel but circumstances surrounding the excavation are still under investigation.

Mysterious cave found in central Israel

Under Israel’s watchful eye:

How Qatar continued funneling aid into Gaza with Israeli approval

Israel allowed Qatar to funnel more than $100 million in aid to Gaza during the war and hostage negotiations, including fuel, food and infrastructure repairs, raising concerns that Hamas benefited indirectly.

How Qatar continued funneling aid into Gaza with Israeli approval

Night raid:

Arabs arrested two months after injuring officer

Border Police arrested two Palestinian Arabs in al-Ram over an August rock attack in Binyamin that left a female officer injured.

Arabs arrested two months after injuring officer

Alleged abuse of authority

Top officer leaves IDF

Brig. Gen. Yogev Bar-Sheshet will leave the IDF after a command review into alleged abuse of authority and disclosure of classified information.

Top officer leaves IDF

IAI to unveil new radar system at US defense exhibition

IAI's new POINT@AIR system combines long-range radar detection, 360-degree coverage, and continuous surveillance using a compact, mobile aerostat platform.

IAI to unveil new radar system at US defense exhibition