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Haunted by guilt and betrayal: the moral injury confronting October 7 IDF soldiers

Psychologists warn that combat in Gaza has left many troops grappling with 'moral injury,' a conflict between actions and personal values that can lead to depression, PTSD and even suicidal thoughts: 'When you enter combat like that with a desire for revenge, you do things that later you may look at differently'

Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 02.24.26

IDF probe finds serious failures in fatal friendly fire incident in Gaza, dismissals loom

Chief of staff Zamir is set to receive findings on the death of Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe in Khan Younis, with recommendations expected against Paratroopers Brigade officers over lapses in briefings, firing approvals and procedures

Yoav Zitun | 02.24.26

Meet the IDF’s new AI researchers reshaping military intelligence and operations

Twenty graduates of a new six-week course at the IDF’s School for Computer Professions will deploy across units to develop artificial intelligence tools for text, audio and visual analysis, supporting operational missions and cyber defense

ynet Global | 02.23.26

Amid fears of Iran strike, IDF balances high alert with operational routine

Despite alarmist briefings from politicians about imminent war, the Israeli Air Force is holding planned exercises, the Military Intelligence Department is conducting regular training, and there are no restrictions on leave; This could continue for many more months

Yoav Zitun | 02.23.26

Coalition weighs advancing ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill despite legal objections

Government may push the bill forward even if it risks being struck down by the High Court, as ultra-Orthodox parties seek to return to the coalition and regain ministerial posts ahead of a potential election.

Yuval Karni, Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

Soldiers who identified Israel’s war dead say they were left without mental health care: ‘We came out broken’

About 200 soldiers in hesder yeshiva who served in casualty identification at the beginning of the war get no treatment package; Former military rabbi: 'Invisible people who did their work quietly and modestly need support'; IDF: They are treated by the health funds

Shira Kadari-Ovadia, Shilo Freid | 02.22.26

Israel drifting in Gaza as global plan advances without it

Opinion: as global efforts shape Gaza’s future, Israel clings to renewed war, avoiding hard choices about governance, reconstruction and Hamas, while slogans and political rigidity replace a clear postwar strategy

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.22.26

תקיפת צה"ל במפקדות של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה

IDF says it killed numerous Hezbollah terrorists accelerating missile launch plans in Baalbek

Military says those targeted belonged to Hezbollah’s missile array and were advancing launch preparations toward Israel; Lebanese reports cite at least 10 dead amid fears the group could join Iran if the US strikes

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 02.21.26

תיעוד סיירת גולני מתרגלים לחימה בחיזבאללה

As Iran ramps up pressure, Golani Brigade prepares for Hezbollah combat in south Lebanon

Most Golani reconnaissance soldiers did not take part in Operation Northern Arrows, when ground action was limited to the border; now, for the first time since the war, they are training for a broad maneuver in southern Lebanon, including long marches, carrying loads up to 40% of body weight and assaults in dense terrain

Yoav Zitun | 02.20.26

IDF strikes Hamas command center in Lebanon; 3 reported dead

The IDF said it struck a Hamas command center in Lebanon used to plan attacks on Israel; Lebanese reports said three people were killed and 12 wounded in Ain al-Hilweh near Sidon, where two missiles hit a building that once housed Palestinian security forces

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 02.20.26

Trump is considering ‘limited strike’; IDF says no change in guidelines ahead of Shabbat

Asked about a possible limited strike, Trump said he is considering it; IDF Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said Israel is prepared defensively and 'has its finger on the trigger,' while a calming message also came from Iran

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 02.20.26

פירסמו את זהותה של חיילת נוספת בעלת אזרחות טורקית

Turkish activists launch 'hunt' for dual-citizen IDF soldiers

Since the IDF disclosed the number of soldiers holding additional citizenship, Islamist activists have published more identities of Israelis with Turkish roots, writing: 'Soldiers disguised as tourists are among us, this country is not a resting place for bloodthirsty murderers'

Itamar Eichner | 02.20.26

US is ready to strike Iran this weekend, but officials say attack not imminent

American media question why Trump has not explained the need for a broad US military campaign against Iran or sought public support, warning that despite a clear US-Israel edge, Iran could still inflict heavy damage; diplomats say Trump lacks patience for dialogue

News Agencies | 02.20.26

Watch: Right-wing activists, lawmaker cross into Gaza to push resettlement

Dozens from Nachala movement, including Otzma Yehudit MK Limor Son Har-Melech, enter northern Gaza in vehicles for second time this month, vow Passover 'mass march' as Israeli forces move to return them

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.20.26

פעילות כוחות חטיבת אלכסנדרוני במבצע ״לב אמיץ״

IDF delays reservist leave cuts after backlash

More than 600 reservists sign petition over retroactive reduction of transition and preparation days; chief of staff freezes plan for two months as military seeks additional funding from Finance Ministry

Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot | 02.19.26

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