Protective Edge Fallen to Receive Annual State Ceremony
Pressure from bereaved parents inspires Defense Ministry to recognize Gaza op as military campaign, befitting an annual state memorial.
Pressure from bereaved parents inspires Defense Ministry to recognize Gaza op as military campaign, befitting an annual state memorial.

Bomb shelters in the line of Hezbollah rocket fire, outfitted with WiFi, will be more user-friendly during attacks.

Ya'alon ordered demolitions before a legal team was able to determine whether the buildings were illegal or not, local leaders fire.

Former FM reportedly offered Ya'alon's post to lure Yisrael Beytenu back into government; Liberman apparently turned the role down.

Sudden noise startles commuters; Ministry stresses that launch was planned far in advance.

With summer war's expenses leading the spending, ministry extensively buys white and blue to boost economy while fighting.

Bereaved parents demand Defense Minister prevent terrorists and families from entering Israel for 'alternative' Yom Hazikaron ceremony.

Tzrifin base the first to begin moving to the Negev as land is scrapped and repurposed for housing.

Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman is reportedly set to demand a high price for his joining Netanyahu's new coalition.

As competition for Defense Minister heats up, Ya'alon says remarks about minister misconduct during Gaza op not directed at Bennett.

Some 300 IDF soldiers have been declared handicapped as a result of Operation Protective Edge last summer, the Defense Ministry said.

Arrow 2 and 3 simulations, conducted late last year, both failed. Missiles designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon takes off Monday night for a visit to India - the first time Israel's top defense official has made the trek.

Housing, Defense Ministry officials, IDF search for alternative land for Amona, slated to be destroyed - without inviting residents.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says his party will demand that its member be Defense Minister as a condition for joining a coalition.

Trucks carrying goods will increase at Kerem Shalom Crossing, and Erez Crossing will receive a complete security overhaul.

Latest poll shows Likud and Jewish Home will gain 37 seats if they run together, less total than if they were to run separately.

MK Meir Porush not allowed to visit, despite Defense Ministry guideline stating otherwise; vows to return building to residents.

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon says that PM Netanyahu denied rumors that he offered the post to Jewish Home chairman.

Local leaders outraged after Palestinians get 30-day extension to appeal state land declaration, made in response to the murder of 3 teens.

Call for review over decision to bar section of the Palestinian population from Israeli-funded buses sparks fury from MK.

Family of fallen IDF soldier insists siblings' names be included on headstone, asks not to include traditional Jewish epitaph.

Defense Ministry orders closure of Ashkelon to Sderot line over fears of anti-tank missiles as ceasefire set to end at midnight.

Costs of Operation Protective Edge begin to run high as the self-defense mission passes the month mark.

In a deal with the Finance Ministry, the Defense Ministry will get a billion shekels to evacuate Tel Aviv's Sde Dov Airport by 2017.

Soldiers are shocked that the Defense Ministry would compromise the training of soldiers - and that they would tell the world about it.

Defense Minister allegedly announces intent to destroy all Jewish homes deemed as 'illegal' in Judea-Samaria - in revenge for 'violence.'

Minister Erdan asked Netanyahu to be removed from post due to lack of authority, says Home Front Ministry should be closed.

Defense Ministry announces that test of 'SkyShield' system, designed to combat rocket fire, goes off without a hitch.

Siren to sound at 10:05 am to begin the national defense drill; exercises, simulations to be held.

Defense Minister presents Israeli military tech at Singapore International Air Show, including updated drone technologies.

A law already on the books says that anyone insulting soldiers, including hareidi soldiers, could be jailed for 6 months and pay a huge fine

Israeli cyber security firm tells Reuters hackers broke into an Israeli defense ministry computer. Israeli officials won't comment.

Without money, the IDF can't build new bases in the south, but the government isn't giving up the money without getting something back

Home Front Minister accuses Defense Minister of withholding funds as conflict over who does what continues.

Central Command base soldiers shocked to discover plates wrapped in pages ripped from Bible; Defense Ministry launches investigation.

100 soldiers who say they were hurt by anthrax vaccine test to get 36,000 shekels.

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon sounds pointedly pessimistic over the efficacy of any 'interim agreement' with the Palestinian Authority.

Top Israeli defense official allegedly resigns over transfer approval for military equipment move to China; US fears Chinese sale to Iran.

A lawsuit has revealed the 1986 list of necessities on which soldiers’ pay is based. Lawyers say list proves soldiers underpaid.

Moshe Yaalon to head his first IDF General Staff meeting as Defense Minister Tuesday.

Likud MK Moshe ‘Bogie’ Ya’alon, 62, is appointed to be the country’s new defense minister as PM Binyamin Netanyahu assigns portfolios.

Members of Israel’s defense and political leadership gathered to bid farewell to retiring defense minister Ehud Barak.

The success of the Arrow 3 missile test Monday shows Israel's capabilities in technology and self-defense, the Prime Minister said

Defense Ministry gives final approvals for the reconstruction of the buildings that were evacuated in the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El.

The Israel Air Force on Monday conducted a successful test of an upgraded Iron Dome rocket system

Syria's chemical weapons arsenal is secure for now, says an Israel defense official.

Hundreds of workers could be left jobless in March when an American firm closes its Iron Dome parts factory in Lod.

Defense Ministry official Amos Gilad: Morsi is not talking to us, and I don't believe he will.

Defense Minister pre-empts government move to force his hand, but house may remain empty.

Barak looking at the possibility of a law which would allow security officials to close Israel’s border with the Sinai Peninsula.

As the eviction of Migron comes closer, an e-mail sent to department heads at the Defense Ministry reveals planned massive evictions.

A former elite soldier who stormed the Marmara has filed suit, arguing that pictures of the operation made him a life-long terror target.

Defense Ministry team that came to gauge feasibility of moving homes fled after being pelted with rocks, paint.

In his final report, State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss gave defense and military officials one body blow after another

India's defense ministry seized $70 million under an 'integrity agreement' amid a bribery scandal it alleges IMI officials were involved in

Knesset House Committee chairman Yariv Levin charges DM Ehud Barak's bureau is interfering with Knesset prerogatives.

Defense Ministry officials are consulting with Israel Military Industries Ltd. on how to respond to Delhi's decade-long ban on defense bids.

Israeli shoe factory set to close after the Defense Ministry decided to stop purchasing its military boots and go with U.S. products.

Defense Ministry orders the cancellation of the sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey.
