Security

"Pushing the fighters to the limit": Just before returning to Lebanon and after years without a large-scale exercise, the 402nd Artillery Battalion completed training in the Golan Heights simulating maneuvers and advanced coping with the drone threat. "The next round will look different, we are preparing for the most intense thing," said the battalion commander. The brigade commander noted the...

The trend of pro-Palestinian demonstrations seen in recent years in Western European countries, including Germany, the UK, and France, has barely been felt until now in Hungary, which was considered one of the most friendly countries to Israel in Europe. However, tomorrow, Friday, a demonstration is expected to take place in Budapest in support of "Palestinian prisoners," including Hussam Abu...

The US has reclassified Hezbollah as an organization operating under the direct command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has imposed new sanctions.

Opposite the destroyed Quneitra, IDF soldiers monitor every movement on the Syrian side. Despite the absence of heavy enemy forces, the tension in the sector keeps troops on high alert.

Hundreds accompanied on his final journey the man who was one of the central and most famous figures in the Paratroopers Brigade and passed away at the age of 92. Above all, he was known as the military advisor to the Kurdish rebels in Iraq. His friends spoke of a brave officer: "You were like a tree in the field - a legend from the generation of giants of the IDF." His family eulogized: "He loved...

According to a source close to the Revolutionary Guards, behind Iran's offensive posture lies a deep power struggle at the top of the regime, raising questions about who is truly running the country.

According to the Yesh Din organization, three women and two girls who have been displaced from their homes for days requested to receive clothing from the compound where the army is operating. Following an appeal to the Legal Advisor for Judea and Samaria, soldiers were documented throwing the clothing out of a window. Yesh Din described the act as a "campaign of deliberate abuse."

The sister of an IDF fallen soldier whose body was returned home this week works at the Central Elections Committee. The committee chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, sent her a letter of condolence, calling the move a supreme moral duty. In response, the sister shared her feelings and spoke about the spirit of the people reflected in her brother.

The second "Gideon" refueling aircraft landed at Nevatim and will join the Air Force's strategic array. The aircraft carries a large amount of fuel, is capable of receiving fuel in the air, and will implement fresh operational lessons from distant theaters, including Iran.

The Home Front Command's 'Brit Re'im' delegation has successfully rescued the last individuals trapped under rubble in Colombia. Following the rescue of all missing persons, Israeli forces are continuing to assess structural damage in the affected areas.

Over the past day, the Civil Administration thwarted four attempts to transport approximately 90 tons of waste intended for dumping at illegal sites in the Palestinian Authority territories. Four trucks were seized at various crossings throughout the West Bank.

7-year-old Samar Britwan survived the terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, but her 10-year-old sister Matilda was murdered. This October, she will participate alongside activist Ben Carso, who will host the central ceremony marking October 7. The family is working to commemorate her through memorial pins that have now reached Israel.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir conducted an inspection at Damon Prison, where Israel's most dangerous female terrorists are held. Accompanied by the C14 English team, the minister reviewed detention conditions and the enforcement of strict security protocols.

The United States Central Command announced on Thursday that the aircraft carrier USS George Washington and its strike group have entered the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The carrier arrived in the Arabian Sea to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Iranian parliament member Ebrahim Rezai called today, Thursday, to respond to Donald Trump's announcement by withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Rezai wrote on his X account: "The best response to the escalation of Trump's economic war is withdrawal from the NPT."

Against the backdrop of Jared Kushner's visit to Israel and efforts to promote the 15-point plan, as well as the meeting between US administration representatives and Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, the Heroism Forum has sharply criticized negotiations with senior Hamas officials. Bereaved families distributed posters with the slogan "You fight terror, you don't talk to it."

The IDF revealed intelligence indicating that Hamas operates interrogation and torture complexes inside Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. According to the security establishment, this activity is expanding as Hamas fears losing its grip on the population.

The current confrontation between Israel and Turkey came to light even before Jerusalem sought to officially reveal it. The Americans, through their special envoy to Syria, explicitly accused Israel of the latest strike, thereby bringing the issue to the public sphere. Although the exchange of inflammatory statements is routine on the part of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, this time it is the...

The IDF recently completed a series of exercises simulating a surprise attack in Judea and Samaria. Commanders practiced decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and in multi-casualty scenarios.

An historic milestone was marked on Thursday in northern Samaria as the first families moved into the community of Kadim, which was uprooted 21 years ago. About 30 families have settled in the renewed community, accompanied by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan.

Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied reports regarding the entry of an international force into the Gaza Strip, despite a cabinet vote approving the measure last month. Officials maintain that no reconstruction will occur before the disarmament of Hamas.

Dr. Hussein al-Shara, father of Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, has threatened that the Golan Heights will return to Syrian control. In a social media post, he described Israel as the primary obstacle to Syria's stability and territorial integrity.

Avi Kalo, former head of the POW and MIA department in Aman, spoke about the efforts that led to the return of the remains of the late Yehuda Katz. He also addressed the Ron Arad case, saying that the focus has shifted from Iran to Lebanon, where new developments have been recorded.

Major Jamal Abbas, a Paratrooper company commander, fell in combat in the Gaza Strip in November 2023. His family and local partners established a new emergency response point to honor his legacy. His father, Anan Abbas, stated: "From this place, which bears his name, teams will be dispatched to save lives."

Against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's announcement of massive economic sanctions against Iran, which he termed an "economic D-Day," a spokesperson for the Revolutionary Guards stated that if a new war breaks out, Iran will deploy more lethal warheads. He claimed that Iran's weaponry would be entirely different in every respect.

The prolonged war has highlighted Israel's dependence on munitions arriving from the USA - and now the defense establishment is preparing to significantly expand local production. GPS systems that turn regular bombs into precision ones, munitions that identify the target using a camera, and missiles launched from a great distance: these are the main smart munitions used by the Air Force - and this...

They are small, cheap, and massive - and the threat they pose is growing. Will the scenes we saw in the Russia-Ukraine war also appear in Israel? Brigadier General (Res.) Ran Kochav, former commander of the Air Defense Array, warns of the challenge of dealing with a mass attack and explains what the defense against it looks like. Podcast "Al Ze" ("About This").

On July 16, 81 years after the "Trinity" nuclear test, a group of experts gathered in Rome to sign a declaration on the critical state of humanity. Scientists are drawing parallels between the dangers of nuclear weapons and AI.

The Prime Minister and the Finance Minister are in a standoff over the IDF's demand for a massive budget increase to over 200 billion shekels. The Treasury warns that there is no room left for further spending cuts.

After weeks of refraining from evacuating illegal outposts in the West Bank, security forces operated last night against Israeli construction in Area B. During the evacuation, stones were thrown, four Israelis were detained, and equipment was confiscated.

The Israeli security establishment is monitoring with concern the strengthening of the Turkish presence in the eastern Mediterranean. Recent incidents have seen Turkish Navy ships approach Israeli vessels in international waters to demonstrate their presence. The commander of the Turkish Navy recently visited Syria for meetings with local military officials.

Defense Minister Israel Katz published a sharp statement this morning against Turkish President Erdogan, warning him against dangerous involvement in Syria. Katz suggested the Turkish leader settle for "empty fantasy speeches" in parliament rather than challenging Israel's security.

Israel is sharpening its messaging toward Turkey against the backdrop of recent developments in Syria. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Turkish leader against testing Israel's resolve to defend its borders.

Information security experts in the IDF are warning of a risk of operational information leakage due to the widespread use of Chinese drones. While procedures regarding Chinese technology have been tightened on bases, there is concern on the operational front regarding the monitoring of forces and a lack of regulation of frequencies. A military source told Walla: "The IDF is far from having order...

The US military has established a secret shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate oil transport, with approximately 10 million barrels reaching the global market daily. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate Israeli Air Force strikes near the Ali-Taher ridge, and Houthi forces in Yemen are reportedly preparing for escalation with Saudi Arabia.

Israeli company Uvision has won another contract to supply drones to the US Army. The UAE is expanding its THAAD array against the Iranian threat. Also: Ukraine's unusual use of Chinese civilian aircraft frames. This week in the defense industries.

The US President announced a new economic operation against Iran, which he described as the 'most crushing in history.' He did not provide details, but threatened that any country that cooperates with the Islamic Republic — whether through its airports or shell companies — will face economic consequences.

General Adel Issa, a former division commander in the Syrian army, was handed over to Syrian authorities after being arrested in Lebanon. He is suspected, among other things, of murder and torture that led to death.

The new reality requires not only a security concept for the border, but also a civilian one: strong communities, agriculture, education, employment, and stable civilian presence. A border is not just a line to be defended; it is also a space where people live.

They were born as quadruplets — brothers Guy, Eliran, and Roi, and sister Mor. Despite their different personalities, the Farjon siblings were inseparable best friends. On August 19, 2006, exactly 20 years ago, Roi was killed in a terror attack. "For years it was hard for me to wish the three children a happy birthday," says their mother, Tami. "It is not easy to celebrate when Roiki is no longer...