IDF

IDF expands Personal Security Branch to protect troops, officials from global threats - interview

One of the branch's initial tasks was a comprehensive risk analysis of global flight paths and routes that could pose a hazard to IDF personnel.

An intelligence analyst overseeing open-source and classified intelligence.
WONDERING NO LONGER: Sukka plastered with photos of then-hostages, outside Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, 2025.

Sukkot 2026: The empty chair is gone, but the threat of Hamas and Iran remains - opinion

FITTING BEAUTIFULLY in two worlds: Avraham Ravitz at the Knesset, 2008.

Sukkot 2026: Faith and prayer can protect us, but Israel still needs a strong IDF - opinion

‘YIHIYE BESEDER’: Will it?

Boker tov, Eliyahu: Israel is finally waking up to its global image crisis - opinion


French-Lebanese man accuses Israel of war crimes over theft of uprooted olive trees - report

The 37-year-old entrepreneur, born in Lebanon, filed the complaint as a civil party over alleged theft, destruction, and damage to property that he says constitute war crimes or other offenses.

A farmer carries harvested olives in the southern Lebanese village of Kfeir on November 15, 2024. (Illustrative)

Netanyahu did not discuss UAE's October 7 warning at Gaza security meeting week of attack - report

The report comes as the prime minister, as well as UAE and US officials, deny allegations made in a Haaretz report that MBZ warned Netanyahu of a major Hamas attack in the days before Oct. 7, 2023.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet killed 16 key terrorists involved in Hamas funding networks, financial operations

The hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, according to the IDF, were used by Hamas to restore terrorist infrastructure and advance terror plots targeting Israeli troops and civilians.

The IDF and Shin Bet have killed 16 key terrorists involved in money exchange and transferring funds to Hamas.

IDF kills two Hamas terrorists who participated in Oct. 7 massacre, held Israeli hostages

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist commander Hassan Mahmoud Siam held Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim hostage over the course of their captivity in Gaza.

The IDF killed Hamas terrorists Hassan Mahmoud Siam and Adham Sabhi Salim Ziara in strikes on Gaza City this week.

'NAZA' film to be released free online as IAC plans to air Oct. 7 footage outside of screening

"NAZA" director Yuval Abraham also announced in a post on X/Twitter that they had offered Israeli cinemas the chance to screen the documentary at no cost.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

'I had not truly come home': Israeli psychologist turns Gaza, Lebanon battlefield trauma into art

After more than 400 days of reserve duty in Gaza and Lebanon, psychologist Michael Feuerstein turned his battlefield experiences into art exploring trauma, healing, and the journey home.

DRAWING: MICHAEL sunk in the sand of the battlefield.

IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers

The team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier-general, will examine the incident in order to ensure a similar one does not occur again.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot

The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

Nearing Oct. 7 anniversary brings IDF failure, police dispute, reserve strain into focus - analysis

The 2026 General Staff should have been expected to be more assertive toward the political leadership, presenting the real challenges rather than attempting to smooth over reality.

IDF officers

Two IDF soldiers killed in drone accident during operation within Gaza outpost

The two soldiers were operating the drone when it crashed; they went to investigate the crash site, and the drone exploded, 99th Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Elad Tzuri said.

Fallen soldiers Ofek Moalem, 23, and Nadav Kali, 24, are pictured following the IDF announcement of their death in the Gaza Strip. Announcement dated September 25, 2026.