IDF

11°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

IDF

Residents protest plan to deploy Iron Dome battery near homes and schools

Residents say they learned of the plan only after construction began, fear noise, debris and radar radiation, and are organizing a petition as the city works with the military to examine alternative sites

Raanan Ben-Zur | 01.18.26

ארדואן הלווית איסמעיל הנייה אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אל ת'אני

Qatari money flows back to Hamas as IDF warns Gaza ceasefire may collapse

Senior IDF officials strongly oppose Qatari involvement in Gaza’s reconstruction, warn Hamas is rebuilding even before funding resumes, and say violations on the ground are making a renewed collapse of the ceasefire an increasingly realistic scenario

Yoav Zitun | 01.18.26

Planning a wedding from Gaza's Khan Younis: the combat medics who fell in love

They met in military medical school and fell in love long before the uniforms; war placed each on a different front, carrying life-and-death responsibility, and still, they found a way to marry from inside Gaza

Eitan Gefen | 01.18.26

IDF eliminates Hamas commander linked to 1995 killing of Israeli security guard

Military and Shin Bet say Muhammad Khuli, eliminated in Rafah this week, directed the attack that killed Yevgeny Gromov and later played a key role in Hamas preparations for the Oct. 7 massacre

Yoav Zitun | 01.17.26

IDF intercepts drones smuggling weapons across Egypt border

IDF surveillance units detected two drones crossing from the western border in an attempted arms smuggling operation. Forces intercepted the drones and seized six M-16 rifles, the military said

ynet Global | 01.17.26

IDF girl power: ‘Let’s stop talking about equality and focus on winning’

Four female combat soldiers from elite IDF units who fought on multiple fronts say more women will follow, noting that in battle, performance, not preference, defines the mission

Gal Ganot | 01.15.26

Hamas rebuilds as Gaza ceasefire deal enters next phase, IDF warns

As US-brokered ceasefire enters phase II, terror group retains at least 10,000 fighters, vast tunnel networks, cash reserves, rocket workshops and Qatari backing, raising fears it will stage a false front to gain from long-term truce terms

Yoav Zitun | 01.15.26

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran, leaking military secrets

Soldier allegedly shared sensitive photos, weapons data and base footage with Iranian intelligence in exchange for money; officials warn of growing espionage cases and call for tougher, faster sentencing to deter future collaborators

Yoav Zitun | 01.15.26

Thousands of women take the frontline as combat service hits record highs

New data show 8,500 women served in combat roles in 2025, more than double 2020 levels, with about 5,000 enlisting last year alone, nearly a tenfold rise compared with a decade ago

Yossi Yehoshua | 01.14.26

After Rafah clash, IDF warns Hamas attacks likely to continue

Six Hamas terrorists were killed after crossing the Yellow Line near Khan Younis and Rafah and opening fire on troops, in what the military said was a planned attack involving gunfire and explosive devices

Yoav Zitun | 01.14.26

At 44, chemistry teacher enlists in IDF after canceling religious exemption

Dr. Naama Rubinstein canceled a religious exemption to enlist, balancing military service with research, teaching and family life — and offering her students a living example of leadership, service and choice

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 01.13.26

Armed men impersonate Israeli soldiers to rob jewelry store in Palestinian city | Watch

The team of masked suspects carrying weapons and driving a vehicle with an Israeli license plate robbed a jewelry store in Ad-Dhahiriya; They were arrested after a chase by IDF forces; PA security forces arrested the leader and returned some of the loot

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.13.26

Partner of fallen IDF soldier Josh Boone says they planned future together: ‘The war took toll on his soul’

Josh Boone discussed marriage and children with his partner Keren before he was found dead in his Beersheba home; the IDF offered to recognize him as a soldier who died after service, but his family is seeking fallen soldier status

Gal Ganot | 01.13.26

Western Wall stone to be returned from Defense HQ in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

The stone, which weighs about 6 tons, will be returned to Jerusalem in the coming days; part of a broader initiative to restore ancient stones from the Western Wall that were placed in various locations across Israel over the years

Shilo Freid | 01.13.26

אזרחים במרחבים המוגנים בעקבות המטח מאיראן

IDF says Iran protests are 'internal matter' as rumors spark public alarm

False reports of shelter openings in Tel Aviv fueled escalation rumors, prompting the IDF to say Iran’s protests are unrelated to Israel, while stressing readiness for surprise scenarios as mayors said shelters could open if needed

Yoav Zitun, Lihi Gordon | 01.12.26

Previous Articles More Articles

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University