Security

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.

A memorial installation in Beit She'an features personal letters from parents to their fallen children, commemorating nine local victims of the Swords of Iron war.

The IDF revealed that Military Police suspended proactive arrest operations over the past month, focusing entirely on border crossings where 212 deserters were detained during the holiday season.

Or Levy, a survivor of Hamas captivity, shared an emotional memorial tribute to his wife Einav, who was murdered during the October 7 massacre.

The IDF admitted to halting proactive arrests of deserters, contradicting earlier statements, as Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon rebuked the military for compromising security needs.

Infrastructure and asphalt paving began Tuesday on a new bypass road connecting Homesh and Sa-Nur in the northern West Bank, aiming to enhance regional security and transport continuity.

The Israeli defense establishment has raised its alert level ahead of October 7 and the October 27 elections, following intelligence warnings of potential terror plots and a foiled attack involving a commercial flight.

Major Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, are showcasing advanced military technologies for the first time at the Marrakech Air Show 2026 in Morocco.

Liri Albag reflects on her life nearly two years after returning from Hamas captivity, describing the ongoing psychological struggle, recovery, and adjustment to a new daily routine.

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to heighten readiness on Tuesday, citing intelligence that Hamas plans attacks during the October 7 anniversary.

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis has invited New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view the IDF's 47-minute October 7 massacre footage amid escalating tensions.

Border control officers at the Allenby Crossing prevented 33 Chinese nationals from entering Israel using forged Japanese passports, highlighting advanced border security.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Modi'in blocked the arrest of a military deserter overnight, forcing security forces to withdraw without him after violent clashes.

The US State Department approved $2.27 billion in foreign military sales to Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, featuring APKWS-II kits and Javelin missiles.

US security forces at the Mexican border face a surge in cartel drone activity. Following the Falcon Peak exercise, the military deployed lasers to down hostile drones and tests advanced countermeasures.

The United States intensified pressure on Iran through a strict naval blockade, severe financial warnings, and asset relocations following security threats.

Three years after Hamas terrorists murdered his pregnant wife on October 7, Hamid Abu Arar reflects on raising their nine children alone and coping with profound trauma.

A Shaare Zedek Medical Center study on Iron Swords war soldiers shows 64% developed acute stress disorder, strongly linked to prior trauma and exposure to fatalities.

Somaliland seeks air defense systems and security cooperation with Israel to counter growing Turkish military influence, amid regional tensions involving Somalia.

The Israeli Embassy in the U.S. marked three years since October 7 with a memorial in Washington, featuring high-level U.S. officials, prayers, and tributes to national resilience.

Nearly three years after October 7, the IDF reserve force has grown by over 130,000 troops, yet faces severe burnout and strain as combat operations continue across multiple fronts.

Former hostage Avinatan Or reveals in a new interview how he spent six months secretly digging an escape tunnel from captivity in Gaza using improvised tools.

Police forces in Modi'in responded to a public disturbance during a Military Police operation to arrest an IDF deserter, deploying reinforcements to restore order.

Emergency rescue volunteers Alex Shamis and Dr. Tarek recount their harrowing experiences rushing to the south, detailing life-altering moments of danger, survival, and sacrifice.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky strongly condemned a Russian drone attack on a civilian grain vessel in the Black Sea, leaving the captain dead and another crew member missing.

Hostage survivor Evyatar David shared details of his captivity in a Gaza tunnel, escape attempts, and conversations with Hamas guards in a new interview.

Evyatar David spent over a year in underground captivity planning a daring escape using improvised tools. Recaptured after reaching the surface, he survived severe torture before returning to freedom.

A significant gap between promised defense and reality has emerged in Gaza envelope communities, as security coordinators report acute troop shortages amid IDF budget constraints and unapproved reserve attachments.

A classified CIA assessment warns that years of war in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Iran have deepened internal fractures, pushing Israel toward potential civil conflict amid soaring military costs, political crises, and veteran trauma.

Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia agreed to implement collective defense measures following Houthi attacks, establishing permanent military coordination during an emergency meeting in Riyadh.

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked three years since the October 7 massacre with the "Yachad LeOlam" memorial ceremony at Shlomo Group Arena, honoring victims and fallen fans.

The Supreme Court published documents from the petition of Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror, former Gaza Division intelligence officer, who contested his dismissal following October 7.

A Tus Airways flight from Bologna to Ben Gurion Airport was delayed after three Georgian passengers were removed for using forged passports and entry violations amid heightened Israeli security alerts.

Shin Bet head David Zini stated at a memorial ceremony that the agency must rapidly adapt to changing security threats, abandoning outdated concepts and staying ahead of enemies.

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned that administrative detention orders against Jews may resume if settlement leaders fail to condemn West Bank violence.

Three years after October 7, the IDF Nahal Brigade gathered at its combat monument. Commander Col. Arik Moyal honored fallen soldiers, recalled the bravery of October 7, and stressed the ongoing mission to achieve victory over the enemy.

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant revealed at Reichman University that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly thwarted a hostage deal by allowing confidential terms to leak.

Former hostage and IDF reserve officer Maxim Harkin recounted his 738 days in Hamas captivity, detailing how he gathered fragments of news from Al Jazeera and reliving the horrors of the Nova festival abduction.

Former Middle East adviser Brett McGurk told CBS that the US received no early intelligence warnings before the October 7 Hamas attack, refuting claims of prior notice.