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‘I eliminated Hamas second-in-command Raad Saad and went to eat a hamburger,’ drone operator says

An Israeli Air Force drone operator recounts how a routine shift turned into a rapid mission to kill Raad Saad, head of operations in Hamas’ military wing, followed hours later by a return to everyday life in Tel Aviv

Yoav Zitun | 12.14.25

Families of hostages killed by IDF fire slam promotion of officer: 'spitting on their graves'

Iris Haim and Jonathan Shamriz are demanding the halt of the battalion commander’s promotion, citing discrepancies in his account and negligence over his role in the deadly incident

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 12.14.25

הלוויתו של רס"ל (במיל') אריאל לובלינר ז"ל

Our hidden national capital: the values underlying the existence of the State of Israel

Opinion: Israel’s security depends not only on military and intelligence capabilities but also on moral strength; bereaved families, who carry weight of national sacrifice, form country's moral backbone—an essential pillar of resilience and unity

Yossi Cohen | 12.14.25

Hamas second-in-command Raad Saad killed in Gaza strike

Raad Saad, chief operational planner of October 7 massacre, was reportedly inside a vehicle struck in Gaza City; IDF says he was leading efforts to rebuild the group’s weapons production capabilities

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 12.13.25

פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה במהלך השנתיים האחרונות

Israeli forces kill terrorist after ceasefire line breach in Gaza

IDF says two suspects crossed the yellow line in southern Gaza, posing an immediate threat to troops; one terrorist killed and the other fled as tensions remain high amid US push for a stabilization force

Yoav Zitun | 12.13.25

חיילים בתא הלחץ של המכון לרפואה ימית בחיפה

The pressure chamber helping wounded IDF soldiers heal and return to military service

Originally designed for diving injuries, the Navy hyperbaric institute in Haifa now treats thousands of wounded troops with burns, amputations, and hearing damage; for many, the healing is physical and emotional alike

Sarit Rosenblum | 12.13.25

Two brothers, one mission: Living with muscular dystrophy, they refuse to give up on the IDF

After his older brother proved it was possible, 18-year-old Aviel Yosef David followed his path to volunteer in uniform, showing that disability does not define contribution

Ofir Hauzman | 12.13.25

His father paved the way to Syria’s Mount Hermon, 50 years later son returns as a IDF reserve commander

Half a century after an Israeli officer led the effort to carve a road to the summit of Mount Hermon, his son now walks the same path in reserve duty, guarding the summit his father once fought to hold

Yair Kraus | 12.13.25

אזכרתו של גל איזנקוט ז"ל, שנתיים למותו - אביו גדי

At son’s memorial, Gadi Eisenkot calls for state inquiry and condemns draft evasion law

Two years after the death of Gal Eisenkot, son of a former IDF chief of staff, his father said at a memorial that a state inquiry is owed to the fallen and that draft evasion violates mutual responsibility; on the Rafah tunnel video: 'With leadership, the six hostages could have been here'

Eitan Glickman | 12.12.25

Air force commander removed after allowing cadets to booze after drill

IDF reassigns top pilot after flight cadets breached discipline and security rules during weekend leave; 15 sentenced to detention, possible dismissals pending

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.25

Israeli man accused of posing as IDF intelligence officer and crossing into Syria

Police say 29-year-old from Zarzir convinced soldier at Quneitra crossing to open gate after claiming he was from Unit 504; his detention was extended as investigators examine why he entered Syria; lawyer says he acted due to mental distress

Israel Moshkovitz | 12.11.25

Bank of Israel warns draft law will not ease IDF reserve burden as penalties lack teeth

New analysis says expanding the IDF draft of Haredi men could save the economy up to $4.3 billion a year, but the current bill falls short with weak recruitment targets and penalties that have little impact on Haredi society

Gad Lior | 12.11.25

A year after Yehuda fell in Lebanon, his widow is engaged to his IDF commander: ‘He’s still guiding us from above’

Yehuda Dror Yahalom, a Golani reconnaissance sergeant, was killed in southern Lebanon two months after his wedding; his widow, Shahar, is now engaged to his former commander, saying Yehuda’s light still shapes their lives and shows 'there is hope after loss'

Idan Bloemhof | 12.11.25

אל"מ אמיר בן דוד בזירת הנפילה במכון ויצמן

'The bomb shelters I placed were meant to save lives, but they became death traps'

Outgoing Jerusalem and Central District Home Front commander Col. Amir Ben David says Israelis are far more prepared for another round with Iran, noting that even seven year olds know where the nearest shelter is; a former Gaza Division home front officer, he says the Oct. 7 frontline collapse stunned him and that shelters he placed near Gaza became death traps; in a farewell interview, he reflects on the burden of the orange beret

Matan Tzuri | 12.10.25

Storm Byron is here: 2.6 inches of rain in Tel Aviv, soldiers in the south sent home early

After a rainy night nationwide, showers will intensify toward noon; IDF to release soldiers from remote southern bases, equip troops with winter gear; snow falls on Mount Hermon summit | Watch

ynet correspondents | 12.10.25

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