Military

China accuses US of distorting its Taiwan military activity, warns against interference

China dismisses US claims of military pressure on Taiwan as a distortion, accusing Washington of "malicious intentions" while urging the US to handle Taiwan-related issues with caution.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.
IDF female combat soldiers.

Military defense attorney indicted over alleged sex offenses against 10 soldiers and recruits

WAHL haircut and shaving machine, Hamilton

Austria’s high court rules male soldiers may wear long hair

A protester salutes as Houthi supporters demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 27, 2026

Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications


Israel’s next war with Hezbollah would reshape Lebanon forever - opinion

Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm may invite a war that reshapes Lebanon at enormous cost.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

IDF Golani soldier injured in southern Gaza in second 'operational accident' in 24 hours

The soldier was injured after falling from a building in the Gaza Strip, according to Army Radio's military correspondent, Doron Kadosh.

The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

Iranian officials fear Israel, US could target Iran after Venezuela operation

After Washington seized Venezuela’s president, Iranian sources warn fears are growing that Iran could be next in Trump’s aggressive foreign policy.

The Iranian national flag flies atop a pole at Bam-e Tehran in Tehran, Iran on October 24, 2025.

Jordanian military detains Israelis crossing border illegally, Israelis returned to IDF custody

Jordanian forces detained the individuals after an attempted border crossing in the south, with the IDF saying two Israeli civilians crossed accidentally and were returned.

A Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army royal honor guard in Amman, Jordan, September 17, 2025; illustrative.

Iranian Defense Ministry offers contracts via crypto in attempt to bypass sanctions

Iran’s Defense Ministry export body is offering cryptocurrency payments for military contracts, signaling a new way to bypass sanctions on arms sales.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans

Last week, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland, angering international powers who bemoaned the move at the United Nations Security Council.

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

IDF soldier Sergeant Yosef Chaim Tzvi Serlin died in training accident, military announces

The IDF determined that Serlin, who passed away in March, would be counted among fatalities from training accidents and not a death from illness.

A memorial candle

'Disconnected from reality': IDF officers criticize Eyal Zamir in closed Ground Forces forum

Senior IDF officers accused Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of being detached from field realities and harming reservist motivation.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.Eyal Zamir addresses an IDF Ground Forces forum, December 31, 2025.

Pre-military programs are Israel’s key to building future leaders - opinion

A year in pre-military programs transforms Israeli youth and shapes them into leaders, unlocking their hidden potential.

mechina participants volunteer with IDF 370

Katz alleges Army Radio workers misled High Court in bid to halt closure

In a response to the High Court, Defense Minister Katz accused Army Radio workers of presenting false claims amid legal challenges to the station’s closure.

Minister of Defence Israel Katz visits the Mahaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, on September 2, 2025.