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לווייתו של סרן בן ציון פלח בבית העלמין ניצני עוז-תנובות

IDF: 21 soldiers died by suicide this year; distress was identified in only five cases

The Israeli military says 151 soldiers died this year, including 21 suspected suicides, linking the trend to the psychological toll of the war and warning that mental strain remains heavy even after fighting has ended

Yoav Zitun | 12.30.25

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

אילוסטרציה חייל חיילים צה"ל קצין סגן-אלוף סגן אלוף סא"ל

Israel to grant new status to soldiers who died by suicide after war service

Soldiers who served in the war and die by suicide within two years of discharge will be granted 'died after service' status, entitling families to monthly support; IDF pledges a 'compassionate' approach as cases rise

Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot | 12.30.25

קריית גת חיילים אמריקנים בבסיס של מרכז התיאום האזרחי של ארה"ב בישראל

US-led command center reveals IDF positions in Gaza during briefing with Arab states

Exclusive: In breach of protocol, American surveillance footage, meant to show humanitarian aid only, exposes Israeli forces on the ground during briefing with Arab officials; Israeli officers demand their removal, triggering sharp tensions with US personnel

Amir Ettinger | 12.30.25

מוצב ברצועת הביטחון של איזור החיץ הסמוך לגבול במרכז הרצועה, באיזור קיבוץ כיסופים ומול חאן-יונס. מחבל חמוש הגיע למוצב, טיפס על הסוללה ההיקפית מבלי שזוהה קודם לכן וירה לעבר לוחם מילואים

Large Hamas tunnel exposed half a mile from Gaza border after heavy rains

‘Golani Brigade troops spotted a major underground cavity about 800 meters from the fence opposite Kissufim after heavy rains, with the military probing whether it is a previously undiscovered Hamas tunnel

Yoav Zitun | 12.29.25

יבדקו מדוע המלחמה הארוכה הסתיימה מבלי שחמאס הוכרע צבאית. לוחמי חטיבת גבעתי פועלים בעזה במרכבות גדעון ב'

IDF launches internal review of Gaza ground offensive amid broader war investigations

From Gaza to Lebanon and Iran, military expands war reviews across all fronts after October 7 probes, with retired generals overseeing findings due by late 2026

Yoav Zitun | 12.29.25

‘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

זמיר בפורום המטה הכללי. נזהר מלעורר עליו את חמתם של כ"ץ ונתניהו | צילום: דובר צה"ל

IDF chief gathers senior officers to reassess intelligence ‘conceptions’

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir convened 20 generals and senior officers for a study day aimed at improving General Staff performance and readiness for future surprises; an intelligence officer told participants that a guiding 'conception' is valid as long as it aligns with the adversary’s underlying thinking

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.27.25

סיכול הברחת אמצעי לחימה בגבול מצרים באמצעות רחפן

IDF helicopters intercept drones along Egypt border; residents warn of rising threat

An IDF attack helicopter pilot intercepted two drones that crossed into Israel from Egypt within minutes; a control officer said the mission is to detect and thwart drone intrusions, but southern communities warn smuggling by drones is intensifying, saying 'there’s no end in sight'

Ilana Curiel | 12.27.25

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets deep inside Lebanon as disarmament deadline looms

IDF says it hit training camps, weapons depots and other Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon days before Lebanon’s army is set to move to the next phase of a plan to consolidate weapons under state control

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.26.25

'The mission will be completed': the secret unit hunting Oct. 7 terrorists

Inside a covert IDF intelligence cell tasked with identifying and eliminating every attacker from Oct. 7, officers reveal for the first time how kidnappers were tracked, killers exposed by phone calls and a target struck at the most unexpected moment

Eti Abramov | 12.26.25

On Gaza’s strategic ridge, IDF northern brigade chief says ‘no significant threat, enemy is weak’

Heavy engineering works are reshaping northern Gaza as the IDF entrenches along the ‘yellow line’ ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump on a possible withdrawal, while border communities warn that calm words cannot replace real security

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.26.25

Israeli killed near Egypt border, IDF says

The probe found that after spotting masked suspects, the civilian opened fire using his own weapon and the soldier’s, shooting at the smugglers’ vehicle tires; the car veered off, and a Negev Bedouin was killed

Yoav Zitun | 12.25.25

IDF reservist fires at Palestinians, runs over man with ATV | Footage

Army reservist rode an ATV and ran over a Palestinian on the roadside after opening fire and wounding two others; dismissed from reserve duty, his weapon was seized and the IDF is reviewing the incident; no military police probe was announced

Elisha Ben Kimon | 12.25.25

Israeli Air Force unveils new 'Thunder' order for future Oct. 7-style infiltration scenarios

Israel’s Air Force and three regional commands drilled lessons from a mass terror infiltration: pilots may strike on their own, entry routes bombed within minutes, about 1,000 landing zones near borders, elite teams auto-deployed, civilians prioritized and more bombs per jet

Yoav Zitun | 12.25.25

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