Security

A former Sderot police officer recounts her harrowing survival during the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack, detailing the rooftop battle, the loss of her colleagues, and her remarkable return to service.

The IDF released war statistics marking three years of conflict, detailing 100,000 targets struck and massive rocket fire, while US officials pressed Iran on nuclear reductions.

Sivan Simcha-Cohen recounts surviving the October 7 Nova festival massacre, where her partner Yaniv Sarodi drove wounded survivors under fire before being killed.

Three years of multi-front war have pushed Israel's defense budget to 540 billion shekels, straining reserve forces and highlighting severe personnel shortages as military expenditures continue to soar.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the leadership vacuum and nuclear ambitions in Iran, stating that Washington demands concrete enrichment curbs to end the ongoing conflict.

The Nova music festival massacre on October 7 claimed 378 lives, with 44 abducted to Gaza. Amidst the chaos, heroic figures like Aner Shapira and Adam Agmon fought valiantly to protect others before falling in battle.

Three years after October 7, the IDF has overhauled its defense doctrine, increasing alert forces up to sixfold and implementing proactive security measures across all borders.

Three bereaved partners of fallen IDF soldiers share their ongoing struggles with societal recognition, grief, and finding support through the organization Hatif Aharav Haveret.

Two Givati Brigade reserve officers recall their harrowing combat experiences on October 7, 2023, detailing their race to the south, rescue operations at the Nova festival, and the 44-hour battle in Kfar Aza.

Flydubai fired background check staff following a terror plot, as Israel and the UAE negotiate restored flights and tightened aviation security protocols.

Captain Dr. B., the sole military doctor in Kfar Aza on October 7, shared his harrowing testimony of treating the wounded under fire, confronting unimaginable horrors, and grappling with lifelong trauma.

US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must significantly reduce its uranium enrichment capabilities as a condition to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Family and friends marked what would have been the 46th birthday of murdered footballer Lior Asulin with a celebration of life, remembering his vibrant spirit.

Three years after October 7, IDF soldiers and photographer Ziv Koren returned to Kfar Aza, revisiting the iconic ruined home where they were photographed mourning.

Three years after October 7, IDF Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor acknowledged military failures at an Eshkol Regional Council memorial, warning Hamas against further attacks as the community rebuilds.

Aviva and Keith Siegel share their harrowing 51 and 484-day captivity ordeals in Gaza following the October 7 attacks, detailing resilience, survival, and reunion.

Satellite imagery reveals renewed activity at Iran's Min-Zadayi nuclear complex following previous strikes, indicating potential efforts to rehabilitate weapons development.

A released ultra-Orthodox draft dodger received 12,000 shekels from an activist fund as riots erupted in Modiin, where extremists successfully blocked another arrest.

Three years after October 7, thousands of IDF reservists suffer from unaddressed combat stress. Three NGOs are calling on the state to establish a national support standard for returning soldiers.

The 450th Battalion rushed to the border on October 7, engaging terrorists across Re'im, Nirim, and Kissufim. Despite heavy casualties and wounded commanders, trainee soldiers stepped up to fight, eliminating over twenty terrorists and rescuing hostages.

Captain Eden Nimri commanded and fought terrorists at the Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, saving 11 female soldiers before falling in battle at age 22.

Givati Brigade Commander Col. Netanel Simcha reflects on three years of war, ongoing security operations along the Gaza border and Lebanon, and maintaining troop morale.

The military admitted that undisclosed October 7 footage concerning Nahal Oz spotters exists, shifting its previous stance during a ongoing family petition.

The head of the Shin Bet warned of military-style infrastructures in the Negev, as rising weapons smuggling and terror links pose growing security threats in southern Israel.

On October 7, 2023, thousands of Hamas terrorists launched the largest attack in Israel's history, infiltrating 28 communities and 11 bases, resulting in 1,203 deaths and 251 hostages.

A leaked security document exposes complex jurisdictional overlaps among Israeli agencies in aviation security, prompting the Prime Minister to order a review.

Three years after the October 7 attacks, Israel reflects on a transformative period of multi-front warfare, major military operations, and ongoing societal debate over national accountability.

Western Negev authorities formed a regional security forum to address coordination gaps, emergency preparedness, and concerns over the downsizing of local security squads.

Eshkol Regional Council marked three years since the October 7 massacre with a memorial ceremony, as IDF Southern Command reiterated accountability.

A special military tribunal to prosecute October 7 terrorists will not be operational before late 2027, with the first indictments expected in early 2028 according to defense documents.

An ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student from the Hebron Yeshiva was arrested in Eilat as a military deserter, sparking threats of protests from radical factions.

Thousands of Jordanian workers cross into Eilat daily for hotel jobs, raising urgent security questions about oversight, background checks, and the risk of nationalist terror attacks following the post-October 7 security reality.

Elkana Federman, former security chief of the Nova festival and October 7 survivor, has filed a lawsuit in Jerusalem against former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, alleging gross negligence.

Nova festival survivor and former captive Bar Kuperstein returned to the Re'im site on Tuesday to lay tefillin in memory of the October 7 victims.

Knesset data reveals 1,240 aircrew from nations without ties to Israel entered the country this year, following an attempted cockpit takeover on a Flydubai flight.

The CIA has reportedly given Israel a list of five to ten Iranian officials who should not be targeted, as Washington anticipates potential future leadership roles.

The National Security Council warns of heightened terror threats against Israelis and Jews worldwide ahead of the third anniversary of October 7.

Britain's West Bank settlement import ban, backed by Canada and European allies, signals a severe diplomatic crisis for Israel as Europe steps into a perceived US vacuum.

A special project details the harrowing experiences of medical personnel during the October 7 attacks, highlighting healthcare workers who balanced deep personal trauma with their professional duties.

Yacov (Yaki) Hetz, a Six-Day War hero of Ammunition Hill, Medal of Courage recipient, and defense innovator, passed away at 80. He shaped Israel's military heritage and technology.