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IDF strikes explosives-laden vehicle in Jenin, thwarts suspected car-ramming attack

Troops detonate booby-trapped car, secondary explosions confirm it was rigged with explosives; in separate incident, soldiers shoot Palestinian who rammed stolen car into military base gate; military continues month-long terror sweep

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 02.13.25

'Not Attacking Hezbollah on October 11—the greatest missed opportunity in Israel’s military history'

Since his dismissal as defense minister, Yoav Gallant stayed silent—until now. In an extensive interview with Nadav Eyal, he shares his version of how the war unfolded for the first time: From the devastating early-morning phone call with the IDF chief, to the grim faces in the command bunker and the realization that the war rested on his shoulders; From his plan to detonate Hezbollah’s pagers and assassinate Nasrallah at the outset, to the political maneuvering that delayed the northern offensive by a year; From his warnings to Netanyahu during the judicial overhaul crisis, to the leak to Smotrich that torpedoed a hostage deal back in Passover. Read the full interview - part one

Nadav Eyal | 02.12.25

Israel-Lebanon cease-fire to be extended past month of Ramadan, report

Lebanon official denies Saudi Channel report; IDF want to hold on to 5 key hills, a demand Lebanese President rejects; International mediators and US envoy Morgan Ortagus prepare efforts to resolve the border dispute

Lior Ben Ari | 02.12.25

תיעוד מפעילות הכוחות הביטחון בטול כרם ונור א-שמס

IDF mulls permanent deployment in West Bank refugee camps

Prolonged presence aims to prevent terror cell rebuilding, with significant operational and political implications

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.11.25

Cease-fire faces collapse: This is what Hamas claims and Israel's response

Hamas military spokesperson accuses Israel of delaying the return of displaced Gazans, continuing operations in the Strip and blocking humanitarian aid; Israeli officials dismissed claims as baseless

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.11.25

Locations, pictures and operations: How IDF soldiers threaten their security online

New study reveals how troops unintentionally publish information that could endanger operations, expose locations and compromise personal security on social media

Raphael Kahan | 02.11.25

Col. (res.) Kobi Dostkam (center) in Kibbutz Be'eri

'Restoring trust in the IDF': Soldiers helping reconstruct Kibbutz Be'eri

Troops from three units under the military's Technological and Logistics Directorate say they feel obligated to restore life to the kibbutz ravaged by Hamas on October 7

Matan Tzuri | 02.11.25

Cartoons drawn by IDF officer turned into Gaza war diary

After his brigade commander recognized his talents, Col. A.'s daily cartoons in Gaza turned into depictions of bravery, resolve and memories of the fallen

Gal Ganot | 02.11.25

Men gesture as one of them carries a Hezbollah flag and a picture depicting late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

Hezbollah battles funding constraints as it tries to rebuild war-damaged communities

Terror group uses welfare programs and reconstruction aid to recover from Israeli strikes and restore support, but residents say $400 million distributed so far marred by delays, inadequate payouts and bureaucratic hurdles as group faces funding struggles

Calcalist | 02.10.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

How next IDF chief of staff must reconnect with field commanders

Opinion: Incoming IDF chief faces tough challenges after Herzi Halevi’s resignation—rebuilding forces, boosting recruitment and refining decision-making; bridging gaps between senior and field commanders while adapting to Israel’s evolving security landscape is key

Col. (res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 02.10.25

Israel to allow northern residents to return home amid security concerns

Nearly 18 months after evacuations, military approves residents' return in under 3 weeks; Metula Council head slams move; 'This is total destruction for victory image, there is nothing to return to'

Itamar Eichner | 02.09.25

Israeli airstrike targets Syrian military air base, report says

IDF reportedly carries out airstrike on Khalkhalah military airport in Syria’s Sweida province, day after Israeli Air Force jets targeted Hamas weapons depot in Damasucs countryside

Lior Ben Ari | 02.09.25

Enforcing buffer zone, IDF opens fire on Gazans near border, killing 3

After IDF withdrawal from Netzarim Corridor, footage shows dozens of Gazans in buffer zone near Nahal Oz, hundreds of meters from border; Gaza border residents warn lack 'real security' and demand tougher measures

Roni Green Shaulov, Einav Halabi | 02.09.25

חיילי צה"ל שורפים ציוד לפני הנסיעה מציר נצרים

IDF withdraws from Netzarim Corridor, burns equipment to block Hamas: 'They're regrouping, so are we'

As part of hostage deal, IDF starts withdrawing from last military foothold in northern Gaza; while terror group hails move as 'victory,' troops vow to return, burning outpost equipment to prevent use by Hamas

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 02.09.25

The war as an intelligence lab, understanding the failure leading to Hamas massacre

Analysis: The roots of the present catastrophe are not limited to the events of the night between October 6 and 7 but reflect an extreme and long-lasting lack of understanding of the enemy

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.09.25

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