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IDF borrows farming equipment for Gaza border work, prompting rare internal dispute

Army division uses heavy equipment from Israeli civilians for land clearing inside Gaza, drawing backlash from Southern Command over implications for future control; IDF denies claims of agricultural activity in captured territory

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 01.08.26

Israel weighs Hezbollah offensive but fears overshadowing Iran protests

Jerusalem rejects Lebanese army claim that Hezbollah has disarmed south of the Litani, citing ongoing Iranian support and fears a wide operation could harm Iran's protest movement; IDF says Hezbollah still capable of anti-tank fire and infiltration raids

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.26

IDF strikes Gaza City after two ceasefire violations in 24 hours

Military says targeted terrorists in western Gaza City after two ceasefire violations in 24 hours, including a failed rocket launch and gunfire at Israeli troops, as tensions rise amid talks on reopening the Rafah crossing

Yoav Zitun | 01.08.26

'Like every other Israeli': migrant workers’ children demand Israel let them enlist in the army

42 young men and women petition the High Court of Justice, asking that they be allowed to enlist in the IDF; the petition argues there is no legal basis for distinguishing between them and other candidates for military service

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 01.08.26

Israel prepares as Lebanon army expected to announce partial Hezbollah disarmament

Jerusalem sends reassurances to Tehran, signaling no intent to escalate or strike amid ongoing protests; Iran rejects message as untrustworthy, while Israel prepares for broader moves in Lebanon and possibly reopening Rafah crossing without Gvili's return

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.26

IDF set to launch new pilot program for female combat soldiers

Some 30 women were included in the pilot that was halted last year due to the women's failure to meet physical and combat fitness requirements for program; Ynet has learned that selections will begin next month for the new pilot, which is expected to launch in November

Gal Ganot | 01.07.26

Under the IDF’s nose, Hamas resumes search for last slain hostage Ran Gvili

Hamas terrorists renewed searches in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood for the last slain hostage, close to the border and in full view of Israeli forces, as Israel conditions the reopening of the Rafah crossing on the return of his remains

Yoav Zitun | 01.07.26

Religious girls are claiming their place in the IDF while religious leaders are playing catch-up

Opinion: As public and rabbinic debates continue, religious young women are already enlisting; the task for educators and parents is to stop holding them back and focus on strengthening and supporting meaningful service

Roni Hazon Weiss | 01.07.26

Inside Netanyahu’s sensitive security cabinet: Israel prepares for action on multiple fronts

After talks with Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu convened senior security chiefs to present the understandings reached in Washington and review intelligence efforts, attack planning, and readiness for a possible strike in Lebanon amid Hezbollah deployments

Yossi Yehoshua | 01.07.26

IDF reservist Ran Hirschorn, 32, dies after stroke following 400 days of service

Ran Hirschorn, a Jerusalem schoolteacher, called up his platoon in the Carmeli Reserve Brigade on Oct. 7 and later died unexpectedly after falling ill; his family donated his corneas, saying, 'He had a good eye for everyone'

Gilad Cohen | 01.06.26

טנקים של החטיבה שהיו בשימוש במלחמה הנוכחית

Drawing on lessons of war, IDF revamps armored force with major reserve expansion

Disbanded after the Second Intifada, the 500th Armored Brigade will return with refurbished Merkava tanks, upgraded tech and redesigned support units under post–October 7 reforms

Yoav Zitun | 01.06.26

Torah, work and the IDF: the Hasidic sect embracing modern Israeli life

Once seen as ultra-strict, the Karlin sect is embracing work, military service and filtered smartphones, all with the Rebbe’s blessing, while holding firm on spiritual rigor and community unity across Jerusalem, Bnei Brak and beyond

Shilo Freid | 01.06.26

‘What’s with this madman who cycled to Eilat?’ A wounded fighter’s ride for fallen friends

Wounded in Gaza, IDF fighter Omer Ben Atiya pedals 292 miles alone to Eilat through mud, floods and pain to honor his fallen comrades, Sgt. Roei Wolf and Staff Sgt. Lavi Lipshitz; 'They died, and I lived,' he says, 'so I have a duty, the world must know their names'

Lior Ben Ami | 01.05.26

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas terror targets in Lebanon, the military says

Amid rising tensions in the north, the IDF urged residents of four southern Lebanese villages to move at least 300 meters from marked buildings ahead of planned strikes

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 01.05.26

Cabinet fails to agree on Haredi draft bill, deepening legal and political rift

Shas threatens to block state budget unless draft exemption law for ultra-Orthodox men passes; lawmakers warn 17,000 yeshiva students face arrest without legislation, while critics slam coalition for defying High Court ruling on conscription

ynet correspondents | 01.04.26

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