Defense/Security (Page 4)


Rafah Crossing

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

US envoy says talks were constructive as Washington and Jerusalem coordinate next steps on Phase 2 of Trump’s Gaza plan and broader regional issues

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

Four Palestinians arrested on suspicion of throwing firebombs

Four residents of al-Aroub were arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at security forces. Another suspect was shot on for throwing stones near Route 1.

Four Palestinians arrested on suspicion of throwing firebombs

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

The IDF struck a structure from which Hezbollah terrorists operated in the Bir al-Sansal area in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

Report:

Israel expands assistance to armed militia in Gaza

The Wall Street Journal reports that the assistance includes air support, intelligence, and logistical supplies. One of the militia leaders denied receiving assistance from Israel.

Israel expands assistance to armed militia in Gaza

Suspected ramming attempt

Police officer shoots PA Arab who breached roadblock

A suspect breached a roadblock on Route 60 between Ofra and Shiloh, near the British Police Junction

Police officer shoots PA Arab who breached roadblock

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IDF destroys 4 km-long terror tunnel in southern Gaza

7th Brigade Combat Team in southern Gaza locates launchers, weapons, and terrorist infrastructure.

IDF destroys 4 km-long terror tunnel in southern Gaza

IDF soldier arrested after posing as abductor of Palestinian Arab

A Military Police jail warden is suspected of posing as an abductor, sending photos of a detainee to his family and demanding ransom for his release.

IDF soldier arrested after posing as abductor of Palestinian Arab

Estimate: US to attack Iran

CENTCOM, IDF, top brass holds meeting, estimating US will attack Iran.

Estimate: US to attack Iran

Despite ceasefire violations

Report: Rafah Crossing to open soon

Rafah Crossing to open with European observers, Israel monitoring from afar, report says.

Report: Rafah Crossing to open soon

Gag lifted:

Mystery murder case concerns missing soldier Guy Hever

Five suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in IDF soldier Guy Hever's murder, but were later released.

Mystery murder case concerns missing soldier Guy Hever

Gaza terrorists plant explosive near IDF troops

IDF strikes terrorists who cross 'yellow line' in Gaza, plant explosive device.

Gaza terrorists plant explosive near IDF troops

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After Gaza: IDF prepares for next scenario

IDF Brigade 401 completes brigade-wide training exercise on northern border, for the first time after the brigade's operations in Gaza.

After Gaza: IDF prepares for next scenario

Bereaved father slams Netanyahu:

This is not what victory looks like

Danny Steinberg, father of fallen soldier Colonel Yehonatan Steinberg, demands Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keep his promises to the people, slams plan to move to 'second stage' of ceasefire with Hamas.

This is not what victory looks like

Revealed: Arab collaborator retrieved Oron Shaul's body

Complex investigations, precautions to protect the hostages, and unexpected intelligence information: New details emerge on January 2025 operation to bring fallen soldier Oron Shaul home for burial.

Revealed: Arab collaborator retrieved Oron Shaul's body

Widescale counterterrorism operation in Hebron

Counterterrorism operation in Hebron area leads to arrests, weapons seizures.

Widescale counterterrorism operation in Hebron

Details of the agreement between the US and Hamas

The agreement between the US and the terrorist organization concerns the disarmament of Hamas and includes several key principles.

Details of the agreement between the US and Hamas

Betting streak worries Israeli security forces

The IDF and the ISA suspect a security official used classified information to place bets on Polymarket, a platform for wagering on future political and security scenarios.

Betting streak worries Israeli security forces

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Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

Med school graduate involved in deadly criminal Negev shooting arrested in Ramallah.

Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

IDF says Hezbollah terrorists took control of civilian areas, facilitated the transfer of weapons and operatives, and embedded terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

Report:

Cost of living drops sharply in Gaza following ceasefire

Residents say food prices have collapsed due to a surge in aid and commercial goods, though severe cash shortages persist and many turn to digital payments.

Cost of living drops sharply in Gaza following ceasefire

Weapons and hideouts

Terror tunnel found just a few hundred meters from Israel

IDF forces from the Kfir Brigade and Yahalom unit dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas tunnel east of the Yellow Line in Gaza, containing weapons and hideouts just hundreds of meters from Israel.

Terror tunnel found just a few hundred meters from Israel

Will Rafah Crossing reopen? Israeli official: 'We'll discuss it'

Israel announced it will hold cabinet discussions next week on reopening the Rafah Crossing with Egypt, alongside efforts to determine the fate of the last Israeli hostage, Ron Gvili.

Will Rafah Crossing reopen? Israeli official: 'We'll discuss it'

Chief of Staff

Large-scale counter-terror op underway in Hebron

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visits Tomb of the Patriarchs. 'The security of the residents is a top priority for IDF troops in the sector.'

Large-scale counter-terror op underway in Hebron

Report: Hamas reached understandings with Trump administration

Sky News Arabic reports 'understandings' between US and Hamas, under which Hamas will be recognized as a political organization.

Report: Hamas reached understandings with Trump administration

Watch: Minibus delivers infiltrators straight to police

Police officers discover minibus carrying 20 Palestinian Authority Arabs who infiltrated Israel illegally.

Watch: Minibus delivers infiltrators straight to police

Combat soldier wounded in Gaza dies of his wounds

Asa'el Ba'abad, a soldier in the Netzach Yehuda Battalion who was wounded a few months ago in Gaza, dies of his wounds.

Combat soldier wounded in Gaza dies of his wounds

IDF intercepts weapons-smuggling drone

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle ten firearms.

IDF intercepts weapons-smuggling drone

Strike on Iran? Former National Security Adviser doubts it

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror assesses why the US has not yet struck Iran, warning: “If Trump does nothing, Iran’s regional influence will grow stronger."

Strike on Iran? Former National Security Adviser doubts it

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah liaison officer Abu Ali Salameh in southern Lebanon, citing his role in embedding terror infrastructure in civilian areas and obstructing enforcement actions.

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

Chief of Staff examines preparedness for 'breaking event'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IAF base in southern Israel, examining readiness and speaking to the soldiers.

Chief of Staff examines preparedness for 'breaking event'

Steps away from disaster:

Top IDF unit probes serious incident

The IDF released the findings of its inquiry into a friendly fire incident in Nablus, citing a navigation failure and procedural violations, and announced dismissals and reprimands within the Duvdevan Unit.

Top IDF unit probes serious incident

Watch: Undercover officers surprise weapons manufacturer

Border Police officers arrest terrorist who served as central weapons manufacturer in Tulkarm.

Watch: Undercover officers surprise weapons manufacturer

Watch: Driver 'surprised' after infiltrator discovered in trunk

Driver who transported illegal infiltrators caught at the Eliyahu Crossing.

Watch: Driver 'surprised' after infiltrator discovered in trunk

Special interview:

Intensive brigade exercise prepares future NCOs for battle

Bislach NCO cadets complete an exceptional brigade exercise, as Lt. Col. A. reflects on the commanders’ shift from Gaza battles to training the next generation."

Intensive brigade exercise prepares future NCOs for battle

Melbourne

Driver tries to run over haredi teens in antisemitic attack

The driver shouted antisemitic abuse and chased the teens for five minutes as they attempted to escape.

Driver tries to run over haredi teens in antisemitic attack

New regime in Gaza:

Security officer does not deny ties to terrorist organizations

The new head of the General Security forces appointed by the Gaza Administration Committee admits ties to the Palestinian Authority’s General Intelligence Service.

Security officer does not deny ties to terrorist organizations

Death penalty for terrorists? Shin Bet changes its approach

Shin Bet supports death penalty for terrorists, 'there were concerns in the past regarding the implications of such a move'

Death penalty for terrorists? Shin Bet changes its approach

Shin Bet warns of Iranian threat in Tiberias

Shin Bet warns Tiberias Mayor of potential for contact between city residents and Iranian intelligence.

Shin Bet warns of Iranian threat in Tiberias

Chief of Staff warned: Mandatory service must be extended

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir sent a sharply worded letter to the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister, warning that delays in the Draft Law and the lack of an extension to mandatory service create an immediate risk.

Chief of Staff warned: Mandatory service must be extended

Helicopter malfunction prevents smuggling drone interception

An attack helicopter on a test flight arrived to intercept a drone smuggling arms from Egypt, but the interception failed due to a weapons malfunction.

Helicopter malfunction prevents smuggling drone interception

Despite drop in terror:

IDF reports rise in rock and firebomb attacks

While terror attacks decreased by 78% in 2025, the last three months of the year saw a sharp uptick in rock and Molotov cocktail attacks.

IDF reports rise in rock and firebomb attacks

Netanyahu

'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech in the Knesset and addressed the protests against the regime in Tehran: "No one can predict what will happen, but Iran will not return to what it once was."

'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'

Right-wing MK infuriates IDF

The IDF says MK Tzvi Succot entered Area A near Jericho without prior coordination, while Succot claims he was escorted by troops and left immediately when instructed.

Right-wing MK infuriates IDF

Arabs who carried out Ramle terror attacks indicted

Prosecutor's Office indicts two Israeli Arabs for arson, gunfire, and attempted terror attacks.

Arabs who carried out Ramle terror attacks indicted

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

Hezbollah training structures, tunnel shafts, targeted in IDF strikes in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah training compound

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

IDF foils terrorist threats in Gaza

Terrorists breach Gaza 'yellow line,' IDF responds.

IDF foils terrorist threats in Gaza

Secular reservist: Without hesder yeshivas, there's no army

Alon Malik, a non-religious infantry reservist, defends IDF's hesder track, says attempts to harm it will deal deadly blow to IDF.

Secular reservist: Without hesder yeshivas, there's no army

Aerospace Industries chief: No shortage of interceptors

Boaz Levy, head of Israel's Aerospace Industries, offers reassurance following reports of interceptor missiles ahead of possible clash with Iran.

Aerospace Industries chief: No shortage of interceptors

Government clarifies: Majority of draft-evaders not haredim

At government discussion, data reveals around 90,000 eligible for conscription, less than half of evaders from haredi community.

Government clarifies: Majority of draft-evaders not haredim

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

After commanding the medical units of the IDF’s combat divisions in both the northern and southern arenas, Lt. Col. Dr. A. tells Arutz Sheva how lessons learned on the battlefield are implemented in real time - and how they are saving lives.

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

In Hebron

Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation

Security forces launch an operation in Hebron to thwart terrorism and locate weapons. The operation will continue for several days.

Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation

As Iran threat looms:

Israel's Air Force gets another tool to even the odds

Three new Lockheed Martin F-35i “Adir" fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Airbase and will join the 116th Squadron and the 140th Squadron.

Israel's Air Force gets another tool to even the odds

Overnight drama:

Young haredi men arrested

Security forces carried out overnight arrests of several haredi youths, in several locations, on suspicion of involvement in security-related offenses.

Young haredi men arrested

Former IDF commander:

'We missed a historic opportunity'

'White House is acting against Israeli interests,' Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror calls for setting red lines, and notes that the world missed a historic opportunity to weaken Iran.

'We missed a historic opportunity'

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IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon




























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