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IDF places hopes in new laser anti-rocket systems amid expanding war

As Hezbollah continues to target northern and central Israel with rocket and missile barrages, security officials hope to expedite laser system allowing for faster and cheaper interceptions

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 10.09.24

תיעוד מרחפן: חיסול מפקד פלוגה וחוליות מחבלים של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה - לוחמי יחידה 636 ומכלולי האש של אוגדה 36 בפעילות לחיסול מחבלים בדרום לבנון

Watch: Hezbollah terrorists eliminated from the air by drones

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says troops from the specialized 636 drone strikes unit eliminated several Hezbollah terror cells, and killed armed terrorists including a platoon commander

Ynetnews | 10.09.24

'I'd love to go on one last hike with him': Talking with Israel's war orphans

Over 780 children have been orphaned since the war began on October 7; four teenagers who loved their loved ones share their grief and hope

Chen Artzi Sror | 10.09.24

Israel’s war of endurance

Opinion: Since my brother fell in Gaza at 49, I’ve been troubled by the verse recited daily, 'You have turned my mourning into dancing'; it has now taken on new meaning for me; I’ve come to realize that action driven by pain and despair cannot build a future

Assaf Waiss | 10.09.24

ניב ברנס נפצע ב-7 באוקטובר, עבר ניתוח אחרון ב-7 באוקטובר

Golani officer undergoes final surgery after October 7 wounds, eyes return to combat

Lieutenant Niv Baranes severely wounded defending Kibbutz Nir Am from terrorists, leaving his military future uncertain; after multiple surgeries, including one by fellow Golani veteran, Baranes determined to return to battlefield alongside his comrades

Adir Yanko | 10.09.24

צוות הקרב של לוחמי חטיבת גולני השתלטו על מתחם של פעילי חיזבאללה והשמידו בו אמצעי לחימה

Loaded launcher and dugout for hiding: This is what a Hezbollah firing position looks like

IDF commander showcasing Hezbollah rocket launchers says it was used to fire daily at northern Israeli communities over the past year

Yoav Zitun | 10.08.24

מנהרה של חיזבאללה בגבול לבנון שנחשפה ב-2019

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah tunnel crossing into Israel

The 20-meter-long underground tunnel with no exit on the Israeli side, was discovered near Zar'it in southern Lebanon’s western sector and has been under Israeli control for months; IDF also continues with targeted airstrikes against dozens of Hezbollah underground command centers, killing more than 50 field commanders

Yoav Zitun | 10.08.24

She enlisted in IDF to honor her fallen brother; now she serves alongside her father

Driven by the memory of her brother, fallen IDF soldier Avichai, and the desire to honor his legacy, Shira Emuna Amsalem enlisted at age 35 to lift the morale of soldiers, creating inspiring content that reinforces their historical and cultural significance

Shilo Freid | 10.08.24

הכתב יואב זיתון עם חיילי גדוד 13 בגבול לבנון

'Like unleashed lions': Inside high-stakes IDF operation in Hezbollah stronghold

On October 7, Golani's 13th Battalion fought in Nahal Oz with equipment soaked in their comrades’ blood; after months of frustration on northern border, they're now eliminating Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, using tactics honed in Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 10.08.24

IDF general promises swift return to evacuated north, local leaders push back

Amid intense airstrikes in Lebanon and rocket fire on central Israel, Northern Command chief Ori Gordin tells frontline leaders residents could start returning home in weeks; 'We aren't returning until there's full security,' Kiryat Shmona mayor insists

Yair Kraus | 10.08.24

IDF confirms killing of Hezbollah logistics chief in Beirut airstrike

Suheil Hussein Husseini played key role in coordinating arms transfers between Iran and Hezbollah, oversaw unit involved in production of precision-guided missiles

Yoav Zitun | 10.08.24

IDF names soldier killed in action in northern Gaza

Army says Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu, Golani Brigade soldier in Infantry Corps squad commanders training, from Kadima Zoran, falls in battle; another 2 seriously wounded in fighting in Gaza and Lebanon

Yoav Zitun | 10.08.24

Unannounced airdrops near Lebanese border spark panic in northern communities

On October 7 anniversary, Upper Galilee residents panic after seeing parachutes, fearing Hezbollah infiltration; IDF clarifies they were supply drops; police criticize unannounced drill, saying it heightened tensions and disrupted safety

Ynet correspondets | 10.07.24

'I never thought I’d smile again after everything I went through': The remarkable rehabilitation journey of wounded soldiers

Facing immeasurable hardships and obstacles following their injuries in Hamas' attack, three heroes overcame the trauma and pain to rebuild their lives

Ynetnews | 10.07.24

השמדת תשתיות ממולכדות בחומרי נפץ ואיתור אמצעי לחימה: כוחות חטיבה 188 ממשיכים בלחימה בשטחי דרום לבנון

IDF names elite commando killed in intense Lebanon combat

Warrant Officer (res.) Aviv Magen, 43, of 5515th Mobility Unit, from Herut, killed by Hezbollah mortar shell that also claimed the life of Master Sergeant Etay Azulay; IDF's war death toll reaches 729

Yoav Zitun, Eitan Glikman | 10.07.24