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Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianko killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a 30-year-old firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade from Katzrin, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced Tuesday morning.

Sergeant Major (res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco
A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) anti-draft protester holds a banner reading "Even those who do not learn in Yeshiva need to stay Jewish. It's forbidden to commit spiritual suicide in the IDF's crematoriums," during an anti-draft protest at the IDF's Jerusalem recruitment center, April 12, 2026.

High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial

Hana Laszlo walks the red carpet ahead of a movie showing at the 77th Venice Film Festival, September 2020; illustrative.

'Very difficult for me': Actress Hana Laszlo decides to not carry Independence Day torch

Female IDF combat soldiers.

High Court says IDF must implement equal opportunity for women in combat roles


IDF kills Hamas terrorist involved in building collapse which killed 21 soldiers

Yousef Ibrahim Mahmoud Basheti had been part of a group of terrorists who fired anti-tank missiles at buildings in Gaza in January, 2024, where IDF soldiers were operating.

A HAMAS terrorist killed by the IDF, April, 2026.

Hezbollah explosive drone injures at least eight IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon

The soldiers were evacuated to the hospital for further medical treatment.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Senior IDF intel. officer: In minutes, we devastated Hezbollah, killing hundreds of terrorists

An IDF official says April 8 strikes killed 250 Hezbollah fighters and hit key command centers across Lebanon, bringing total terror group losses to over 1,400.

An IDF infographic depicting Hezbollah commanders killed during IDF strikes, published April 13, 2026.

'We will remember': IDF chief of staff issues statement ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day

In the letter, Zamir vowed to “remember the communities that were erased from the face of the earth; the voices of the boys and girls, the elderly and the young, who were led to the crematoria."

The Hall of Names at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 12, 2026, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Reservists Party opens HQ in Kiryat Shmona under Hezbollah fire, urges leaders to move north

The new headquarters is said to now serve as a hub for civic and political activity in the city and will operate an assistance command center for residents of northern Israel. 

Reservists Party opens headquarters in Kiryat Shmona, party leader Yoaz Hendel and members gather at the opening, April 13, 2026.

IDF: Within a few days, there won't be major fights left in Lebanon

The IDF might still engage in limited fighting with leftover Hezbollah forces in parts of southern Lebanon who have not withdrawn north of the Litani River with most of Hezbollah's other forces.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

One wounded following rocket barrage from Hezbollah, Trump's blockade on Hormuz goes into effect

European countries raise concerns over naval blockade • Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations • Erdogan threatens military action against Israel

US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are arrayed on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 10, 2026.

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

What can the IDF learn from Ukraine about emerging Hezbollah FPV threat? - comment

Hezbollah is increasingly deploying FPV explosive drones against IDF forces, drawing on tactics seen in Ukraine, raising concerns over Israel’s preparedness for the evolving threat.

 A drone carries a Hezbollah flag, May 21, 2023

IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims

UNIFIL alleges that an IDF tank rammed its vehicles twice in southern Lebanon and fired warning shots nearby, raising concerns over safety and freedom of movement.

UNIFIL Chief Maj.-Gen. Diodato Abagnara, attends a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026; illustrative.