Defense Ministry

IDF chief: No extended service commitments for current special forces units

These soldiers will continue to serve in their units as they have so far. For those still in training or yet to be enlisted, the service extension will be phased in gradually.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces headquarters, July 23 2025
A David Sling interceptor launch is seen in an image released on August 4, 2025

WATCH: David's Sling shoots down a range of threats, including ballistic missiles

The Northern Shield program (Magen Hatzafon) builds bomb shelters in northern borden communities,

Months after launch, Israel’s ‘Northern Shield’ initiative completes only 30% of shelters

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Romania to become first European country to procure Israel's Iron Dome


Defense Minister Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions

According to Katz, the bill will improve the service of all soldiers, "who fight like lions for Israel's security."

 Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a state memorial ceremony for Operation Protective Edge at the National Memorial Hall at the entrance to the military cemetery on Mount Herzl, July 6, 2025

What can Israel expect in its next war with Iran? - analysis

Israel learned from the 2024 attacks. During the 12-day war in June, Israel focused on taking out Iranian missile launchers, and it appears many of them were destroyed in the war.

(Illustrative) AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.

Israel's battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling got their 'combat proven' stamp during the war with Iran. Now, the director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization explains what's next.

 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

Israel to boost defense spending by NIS 42 b. in light of multi-front wars

The Director-General of the ministry, Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram said that this move would allow the ministry to replenish consumed stocks of weapons and ammunition. 

 An Israeli APC manoeuvres next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, July 16, 2025.

Katz flying to DC to meet with Hegseth on Iran, weapons

Katz is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss Iran and various other weaponry and strategic security issues.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

'A miracle it ended with only minor wounds': IDF soldier wounded by accidental fire from Gaza

A bullet fired from the Gaza Strip lightly wounded an IDF soldier near the Sha’ar Hanegev Junction on Sunday.

 Damage to vehicle from stray fire from Gaza

US D-9 bulldozers worth billions of shekels arrive in Israel after Trump admin. releases shipment

Over 100,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel through 870 airlifts and 144 sea shipments since the start of the war.

 US shipment of D9 bulldozers arrive in Israel, July 9, 2025.

Rafael to sell interceptors to Romania in deal worth $2.2 billion

The SPYDER system from Rafael is heading toward a €1.9 billion deal in Romania, after the Israeli company surpassed competitors from Germany and France.

 The SPYDER system

Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems, such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

 NOW CHAIRMAN of the board of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a former gov’t minister, Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

Katz: Those engaged in violence against IDF soldiers must be 'dealt with severely'

The defense minister said that a joint enforcement body headed by police and including the IDF and Shin Bet will be established to coordinate efforts related to these incidents.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz at a session with military officials to discuss the issue of far Right settler violence against the IDF, July 1, 2025.

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report

These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.