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הדמיית השכונה החדשה שתוקם לאחר פינוי מחנה רחבעם ברמלה

Israel signs deal to evacuate 11 IDF bases for 19,000 homes; Kirya relocation under review

An agreement between Defense Ministry, Finance Ministry and the Israel Land Authority covers 2,300 dunams in central Israel and Haifa; joint team to examine the feasibility of moving Tel Aviv’s urban military Kirya base

Hila Tsion | 02.27.26

Fallen IDF soldier’s mother wins right to bring his child into the world

After a four-year legal fight, the mother of Barel Hadaria Shmueli, killed by a Hamas gunman at the Gaza border in 2021, receives court approval for posthumous use of his sperm and is seeking a woman to conceive and raise the child with the family’s support

Roy Rubinstein | 02.26.26

ועידת ההייטק הביטחוני של ynet ו-"ידיעות אחרונות" בשיתוף לשכת המהנדסים

Katz: problems in US, global arms supply mean Israel must produce its own weapons

Defense minister unveiled a 350 billion shekel, decade-long defense plan dubbed 'Shield of Israel,' citing sanctions, global munitions shortages and disputes with allies, and pledged to expand domestic production to ensure defense independence

ynet | 02.17.26

Defense Ministry halts US takeover bid for Iron Dome software developer

roposed deal would value Amprest at over $200 million and leave Rafael as a minority shareholder, but security officials are wary of foreign control over classified command-and-control software tied to Iron Dome and other air defense systems

Yuval Azoulay, Calcalist | 01.18.26

Landowners petition court over construction ban near military base

Gedera landowners petition planning authorities after their land excluded from new employment zone over its proximity to a military base, arguing the Defense Ministry has since lifted the security restrictions that justified the ban

Hila Tsion | 01.12.26

The real cost of Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ laser: cheap interceptions, costly deployment

While each laser interception costs only a few shekels, every high-powered laser director supplied by Rafael costs tens of millions of dollars and covers just 10 kilometers, meaning nationwide defense would require hundreds of systems

Yuval Azulay | 12.30.25

‘Historic milestone': Iron Beam laser interceptor delivered to IDF | Watch

'Changes the rules of engagement and delivers a critical message to our enemies': After many years of development and extensive testing, the first Iron Beam laser system will be integrated into the Israeli Air Force and incorporated into Israel’s multilayered air defense array;

Yoav Zitun | 12.28.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בישיבת הממשלה לאישור תקציב המדינה לשנת 2026:

What you need to know about the 2026 state budget

The defense budget will increase the deficit to 3.9% and probably more, milk reform is in, tax exemption on packages will increase to $150 and the middle class will profit from income tax benefits; Here's everything you need to know

Gad Lior | 12.07.25

Israel weighs VAT hike to fund soaring defense expenditure; Netanyahu signals caution

Finance Ministry proposes raising VAT to 19% to cover defense spending surge as deficit fears grow; Netanyahu and Smotrich oppose tax increase for now but pressure mounts ahead of 2026 budget vote

Gad Lior | 12.01.25

מערכת "אור איתן" (במציאות הקרן אינה נראית, וצבועה לצורך המחשה בלבד)

Israel to receive first Iron Beam laser defense system by year’s end

Head of the Israeli Directorate of Defense Research & Development, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Danny Gold, said at the Defense-Tech conference in Tel Aviv that 'we are already deep into work on the next generations of surprises for war'

Gal Ganot, Tal Shahaf | 12.01.25

Netanyahu backs massive increase to defense budget, despite Smotrich's opposition

Treasury officials recently froze several military contracts, accusing defense establishment of overspending and warning that rising security costs would have major impact on 2026 budget, including the possibility of new tax on banks

Gad Lior | 11.18.25

Defense Ministry chief blasts Finance Ministry for blocking 'critical' security deals

Amid ongoing budget disputes, Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram warns that Finance Ministry delays in critical procurement endangering Israel’s readiness, rejecting claims of waste

ynet | 11.11.25

תיעוד מפעילות חטיבת הנח"ל במרחב הקו הצהוב

Finance Ministry freezes nonessential Defense Ministry spending amid budget clash

Treasury halts new contracts after Defense Ministry exceeds 2025 budget, prompting sharp criticism as military braces for possible fighting with Hezbollah, Iran or renewed combat in Gaza

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.06.25

Finance Ministry blasts IDF overspending, eyes new bank tax as Israel unveils 2026 state budget

The Finance Ministry presented Israel’s 2026 state budget principles, criticizing the Defense Ministry for 'criminal' financial practices and inefficiency; Finance Minister Smotrich warned banks of a new tax and said defense overspending harms health and welfare

Gad Lior | 11.04.25

'Israel wouldn't exist without military might': new Rabin recordings reveal his cautious vision for peace

Marking 30 years since his assassination, the IDF Archives released rare recordings of Yitzhak Rabin from 1967 to 1977, revealing his early ideas on peace talks, borders, US aid, and Israel’s need to balance diplomacy with power

Yaron Drukman | 11.02.25

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