Military

International warnings point to a high risk of military escalation between Israel and Lebanon within two weeks, coinciding with mounting domestic pressure on Hezbollah.

A poll by Statistics Lebanon shows 63.3% of Lebanese Shia support an agreement with Israel, two-thirds favor handing weapons to the state, and 78.5% trust the military.

Israel prepares for potential escalation with Iran, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, warning Lebanon of a severe naval and aerial blockade if Hezbollah joins the conflict.

The U.S. Army recommends adopting IDF combat medicine methods after a Fox News report showed Israeli battlefield survival rates more than doubled.

Human smuggling from Syria to Lebanon has emerged as a major security and economic challenge for Beirut amid porous borders and ongoing regional tensions.

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.

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.

A senior military official warns that Hamas still seeks to abduct soldiers, noting over 700 targeted strikes in Gaza since October 2025 to prevent renewed threats.

Yonatan Karlinsky, an Israeli citizen and Breslov Hasid, was detained in Ukraine due to conscription laws and will serve as a military doctor near Kharkiv with Chabad support.

Israel's defense sector gains traction in Eastern Europe as Aero Sentinel eyes mass production, while the UAE secures major deals for unmanned military hardware.

A Pentagon inspector general report warns that the conflict with Iran has created strategic munitions shortages and industrial bottlenecks, contradicting previous administration claims.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for F-15 crew members rescued in Iran to appear on '60 Minutes', sparking military security and political concerns.

Israeli forces secured the Ali Taher Ridge and destroyed terror infrastructure as defense bodies maintain maximum alert ahead of the holidays. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons.

The IDF completed comprehensive multi-front readiness drills from Lebanon to Eilat, testing rapid-response capabilities, multi-theater escalation scenarios, and command decision-making.

At a special tribute ceremony, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir called for an expansion of the reserve pool. He emphasized that the IDF has shifted to a strategy of preemptive threat elimination amid a prolonged multi-front campaign.

In a few days, the INS Dragon, the sixth and most advanced submarine of the Israeli Navy, whose construction took about 15 years, will dock in Israel. Foreign experts estimate that the unusual structure of its conning tower hides a vertical launch system for ballistic missiles. The "Iron Swords" war proved the critical need for a "long arm" capable of operating covertly and projecting power far...

Lieutenant Colonel Dor Ben-Simhon (Davash) had already planned his life after the uniform, but his wife Ariel, an outstanding officer herself, urged him to stay: "A little more, you'll be a battalion commander." He returned to command the 52nd Battalion and fell from an explosive drone strike. Now, raising two small daughters alone, Ariel does not regret it and is going to the battalion commander...

Lieutenant Colonel Dor Ben-Simhon had already planned his life after the uniform, but his wife Ariel, an outstanding officer herself, urged him to stay: "A little more, you'll be a battalion commander." He returned to command the 52nd Battalion and fell from an explosive drone strike. Now, raising two small daughters alone, Ariel does not regret it and is setting out for the battalion commander...

China is developing humanoid robots, Ukraine is already operating machines on the front lines. Should Israel, which faces threats like improvised explosive devices and drones, accelerate investment in the soldiers of the future now to save human lives?

The IDF Chief of Staff launched a public attack against the Ministry of Finance, warning that security coffers are empty. Among career personnel, 73% report a negative impact on their family life, and nearly 19% have considered resigning. "They work around the clock, go home rarely, and are not compensated accordingly," said a senior officer in the General Staff.

A captain from a northern base is accused of raping a sergeant from his unit in two separate incidents in his office. According to the indictment, in both cases she asked him to stop and tried to leave, but he ignored her resistance. The officer denies the allegations, saying the first incident was consensual and that he stopped during the second when she asked him to.

The abuse of young soldiers on IDF bases did not arise in a vacuum.

Poland continues its arms race: 96 Apache helicopters, the largest service center of its kind in Europe, and an investment of about 10 billion dollars. Donald Tusk clarifies that the goal is to build the most modern army on the continent — without sparing any expense.

During the broadcast of 'The Patriots' on Wednesday, panelist Erel Segal sharply criticized the IDF's conduct. Segal claimed that a 'culture of fake investigations' exists within the military system, referencing a hiking incident near the village of Tel where Major Yuval Ezra and Captain (res.) Benyahu Malet, may God avenge their blood, were murdered while attempting to protect hikers.

Ozlem Karapinar has become the first woman in Turkish history to reach the rank of general in the Air Force. The promotion was part of a major round of military appointments signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held a force-building meeting, declaring that "today's force-building is tomorrow's victory." The strategy prioritizes the integration of robotics and autonomous systems across air, land, and maritime domains.

The IDF has recorded a 53% increase in ultra-Orthodox recruitment, rising from 2,811 in 2024 to 4,298 in 2025. This data was presented by the head of the Manpower Planning and Administration Division, Shai Tayeb.

A joint investigation by the Northern District of the Israel Police and the MPCID led to indictments against a reservist warrant officer who stole an M16 rifle from a base and a civilian who received the weapon. The investigation uncovered a network for trafficking cocaine and hard drugs inside bases, involving an officer with the rank of major.

Reserve officers and soldiers serving in southern Lebanon report a severe manpower shortage that impairs their ability to carry out missions. They state that current staffing levels are insufficient for operational needs.

The events in the Tzabar Battalion remind us: discipline is not a whim of commanders, but the foundation that allows fighters to operate and return home safely.

Guy Meroz revealed he has been assisting reservists and career soldiers struggling with war-related debt, but he is now overwhelmed by the volume of requests and is seeking help to manage the initiative.

Armed military forces arrived at police headquarters following the raid, leading to unprecedented tension between security branches. The President intervened in the crisis, deciding that the official would be investigated by his own office rather than the police.