Defense/Security (Page 4)

Chikli

Turkey establishing Syria forward base that will threaten Israel

Minister Amichai Chikli warns that Turkey is building bases in northern Syria and cooperating with the army of al-Julani. He said Israel must work to isolate Turkey internationally and strengthen alliances with Cyprus, Greece, and Italy.

Espionage:

Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

Shin Bet and police investigation reveals that the suspect sent photos and locations of security sites to Iran and exploited his partner's reserve duty service to obtain confidential information.

Hebron:

26,000 Visit Hebron for Chayei Sarah weekend

Judea and Samaria District Police, IDF, and Border Police in Hebron responded to gunfire, arrested two suspects linked to the incident, and detained 13 others for various offenses while conducting extensive preventative measures throughout the area.

Watch: Tunnel route where three soldiers fell is dismantled

Eleven months since the three soldiers from Unit 367 fell, IDF dismantles the tunnel route in which they were killed.

New Shin Bet chief makes first significant proposal

Shin Bet chief David Zini suggests use of electronic ankle monitors for Jewish suspects in Judea and Samaria, but stresses such a move would require legislative changes.

IDF:

Hezbollah’s assassination unit murdered Lebanese politician

IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah’s Unit 121 assassinated Elias Hasrouni, 70, a senior leader of the Lebanese Forces party in Bint Jbeil and a vocal opponent of Hezbollah, staging his death as a road accident.

Watch: IDF thwarts terror across Judea and Samaria

IDF forces dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, resulting in the arrest of numerous suspects and the seizure of weapons.

Reservist securing Gaza aid:

'Immoral' to risk our lives to aid the enemy

IDF reservist ordered to secure Gaza aid slams decision as 'immoral,' stresses soldiers did not leave behind families, lives, and jobs 'just to deliver aid to the enemy.'

ISIS terror cell arrested, preventing imminent attack

Four would-be ISIS-supporting terrorists from Beit Safafa in Jerusalem arrested by security forces, thwarting imminent attack.

Body of hostage Meny Godard returned to Israel

Israel receives, via the Red Cross, the coffin of a deceased hostage, identified as Meny Godard from Kibbutz Be'eri.

Tragedy in southern Israel military base

Corporal Ermias Bahata, aged 18, from Maale Adumim, a trainee at the Logistics Corps training base, collapsed and passed away on a base in southern Israel, IDF is investigating.

Terror attack foiled in Gush Etzion, two terrorists eliminated

IDF soldiers eliminated two terrorists armed with Molotov cocktails who approached the community of Karmei Tzur. No Israeli casualties were reported.

Military Court:

Legal proceedings against Force 100 troops suspended

The Military Court suspended all proceedings in the Force 100 soldiers’ case until the new Military Advocate General takes office, as defense attorneys urged the IDF to cancel the indictment.

Force 100 lawyers demand charges be dropped

The military court in Beit Lid opened a hearing today on a request by the lawyers of Force 100 soldiers accused in the Sde Teiman case to cancel the indictment against them.

Bodycam footage:

Terror attacks thwarted, Hamas cell arrested

In joint operation, security forces thwart terror attacks, arrest 50 terror suspects.

IDF officer who ignored massacre warnings returns to service

An intelligence officer who called the scenario of a Hamas incursion "entirely imaginary" and ignored warnings that contributed to the failure, has returned to active service in the IDF Intelligence Department.

Watch:

How a wounded soldier was evacuated under fire in Gaza

The footage was revealed as part of an innovative conference to promote medical solutions for the battlefield held by the IDF Medical Corps.

In southern Lebanon:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets hidden in civilian areas

IDF carries out strikes on a weapons storage facility and underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

After five years:

Mossad Director David Barnea to step down in June

After a term marked by successes such as the Pager Operation against Hezbollah, Mossad Director David Barnea has requested to end his term in June.

Southern Israel:

Soldier suspected of discharging weapon, wounding friend

Police are investigating a shooting incident, where a soldier is suspected of playing with his gun and causing it to discharge.

Bedouins arrested after they threatened to murder Min. Ben-Gvir

Police arrested three Tel Sheva residents for threatening to murder Minister Ben-Gvir over demolitions; a taxi and camera were seized as the investigation continues.

Infiltrations and urban combat

A glimpse into the IDF's massive exercise in Judea and Samaria

The IDF wrapped a landmark exercise uniting two divisions and multiple agencies, simulating over 40 terror-related scenarios and refining rapid-response strategies in light of October 7.

Danger within prison cells:

Nukhba terrorists are producing weapons in prison cells

Photos from Nukhba terrorists’ prison cells reveal ongoing threats to guards and security forces. This is what Force 100 had to deal with.

Over two years later:

Terrorists' weapons, used during Oct. 7 massacre, found in Be'eri

Over two years after the October 7 massacre, weapons and communications devices used by Hamas terrorists to massacre the community are found in Kibbutz Be'eri's preschool.

As Hamas violates ceasefire:

Israel opens Zikim Crossing to Gaza aid

Zikim Crossing opens to allow truckloads of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as Hamas continues to violate ceasefire and refuses to return bodies of deceased hostages.

Defense Minister orders closure of Galei Zahal radio station

Defense Minister Israel Katz decides to close Galei Zahal radio station; broadcasts will cease by March 1, 2026.

'Captain Ella' considered for IDF Arabic spokesperson role

The likely candidate to replace Avihai Adraee is Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, deputy head of Arabic communications in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, known as 'Captain Ella' online.

Israel offers:

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnels can surrender and be exiled

Israeli source outlines US-brokered plan to resolve Rafah crisis, says terrorists may surrender weapons and agree to exile.

Report:

Iran flooding Judea and Samaria with advanced weapons

Washington Free Beacon reveals Iran is arming Judea and Samaria terror cells with drones, rockets, and explosives to replicate Oct. 7.

Watch:

The Goldin family’s final journey with Hadar

On Tuesday evening, footage was released from inside the Goldin family’s vehicle as they accompanied the coffin of Lt. Hadar Goldin on his final journey - moments before his funeral.

Israeli approval:

Local militia to secure reconstruction work in Rafah

The Abu Shabab militia, operating in coordination with Israeli forces, has been tasked with securing reconstruction efforts in Rafah, as discussions continue over their future role once the IDF withdraws.

Comptroller warns

Israel lacks coherent national security doctrine

State Comptroller's report states: Israel does not have a structured national security policy - and this harms coordination, budgeting and strategic planning.

Revealed:

Military Censor authorized publication of Sde Teiman video

Deputy Chief Censor Meir Malka said the controversial Sde Teiman video was authorized for publication.

Full circle | Watch:

IDF destroys tunnel shaft through which Hadar Goldin was abducted

Just hours after his body was returned to Israel for burial, Nahal Combat Team destroyed the tunnel through which Hamas terrorists abducted the body of Hadar Goldin in August 2014.

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee to retire

After 20 years as the IDF’s Arabic‑language spokesman and a prominent voice in the Arab world, Avichay Adraee is retiring. His successor will be named in the coming weeks.

Report:

US to build large military base near Gaza border

Reports say the US is advancing a large military base in the Gaza envelope, costing around $500 million, to support international forces under a cease‑fire framework-coordinated with Israel and the IDF.

Watch:

IDF locates weapons in southern Lebanon

Troops identified and neutralized old weapons and explosive devices stored in structures that were used as terror infrastructure in the area of Houla.

IDF detects drones attempting to smuggle weapons into Gaza

Over the past month several incidents were detected in which drones from Egyptian territory flew directly to the Gaza Strip, raising concerns that they were moving weapons to Hamas.

Israeli official:

Goal is to topple Iranian regime by 2029

Amid reports of Iran restoring its nuclear facilities, an Israeli official tells Kan News that Israel seeks to topple the Islamic regime by the time President Trump ends his term.

IDF probe review uncovers major gaps in October 7 investigations

Expert panel reviews 25 IDF inquiries, exposing systemic flaws, intelligence gaps, and failures in organizational culture in military preparedness ahead of the October 7th attack.

Attempted terror attack near Hebron

After detectives stopped a suspicious vehicle near Beit Hagai, a terrorist exited and opened fire at them. The officers returned fire and neutralized the suspect.

Watch:

Suspects who firebombed Border Police base arrested

Border Police arrested three suspects who threw Molotov cocktails at a base in Judea and Samaria, using drones and security footage to track them to a nearby Arab village.

Ben Gvir

'Terrorists who come to kill will only be released to hell'

Ben Gvir noted at a faction meeting that after the first reading of the death penalty for terrorists law in the plenum, the committee will begin accelerated discussions with the aim of quickly enacting the legislation.

Israel to seize vessels used in Gaza-bound flotilla

State Prosecutor's Office requests to permanently seize 50 naval vessels used in 'Sumud' flotilla, noting majority are affiliated with the Hamas terror group.

Again: Terrorists threaten IDF troops, violating ceasefire

Terrorists approach IDF troops in northern Gaza, are eliminated before causing harm.

Haredi Degel Hatorah to veto death sentence for terrorists

Bill to sentence terrorists to death expected to be brought for vote, as Ashkenazic-haredi party announces opposition, abstention.

IDF announces widescale exercise in Judea and Samaria

IDF launches three-day exercise simulating wide range of escalation scenarios in Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley.

IDF avoided eliminating Hamas 'assets' with intel on Hadar Goldin

IDF refrained from targeting high-ranking terrorists believed to possess critical information about fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin's location, report says.

New details:

The unsuccessful attempt to recover Hadar Goldin's body

IDF forces searched the Rafah tunnel where fallen soldier Hadar Goldin's body was located, but failed to search the specific tunnel branch new report says. 'It was only a matter of time.'

Arab source:

Islamic Jihad holding half of remaining hostages' bodies

Palestinian Arab source says Hamas faces difficulties returning all four deceased hostages' bodies, assesses Islamic Jihad may soon capitulate.

Givati Recon Commander:

'We fought to bring Hadar home - a powerful, emotional closure'

At a battalion gathering of the Givati Reconnaissance Unit, attended by brigade commanders and soldiers, the return of Hadar Goldin for burial in Israel is marked as a moment of closure.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Tze’ela and her son

IDF forces demolish the home of Maher Samara, a member of the cell who murdered Tze’ela Gez and her son, Ravid Chaim.

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IDF Chief of Staff embraces Hadar Goldin's parents

The Chief of the General Staff met with the family of fallen and abducted soldier, Lt. Hadar Goldin, to review the extensive efforts undertaken over the years to bring him home.

Four terror tunnels uncovered and dismantled in Gaza

Troops of the 36th Division have been operating in the area of Khan Yunis, located east of the Yellow Line, carrying out a mission to locate and dismantle above-ground and underground terrorist infrastructure remaining in the area.

Closure after 11 years:

Body of Hadar Goldin returned to Israel

Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, who fell in combat in 2014 and was held by Hamas since the, has finally returned to Israel for burial.

IDF officials defend MAG Corps amid leak scandal

IDF officials spoke out in support of the Military Advocate General’s Corps, distinguishing individual wrongdoing from the overall mission of defending soldiers while the Sde Teiman leak case unfolds.