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צוות הגששים. מימין: סרן עלי, סא"ל בסאם ורס"ר טאלב

‘We try to get into the terrorist’s head, read his route and hiding place, and in the end we always get him’

On patrol with Gaza Division trackers who read sand and rubble like a map, they recall the signs that saved troops from snipers and bombs, the hunt that ended at Sinwar’s body and the long search for their fallen comrade Sergeant Major Muhammad el-Atrash, returned in the last deal

Lior Ben Ami | 12.08.25

Iran's sole Jewish lawmaker warns community to stay off Israeli social media

Dr. Homayoun Sameh says security agencies summoned him over Jewish users’ likes and comments on Israeli content, urging Iran’s Jews to delete past interactions and leave Persian-language Israeli channels to avoid potential legal trouble

Itamar Eichner | 12.08.25

מואמן אבו ריאש, תושב לוד שנורה למוות בקלקיליה

Teen from Ramla killed by IDF fire near Qalqilya: ‘Terrorist who threw stones at the road and endangered drivers’

Seventeen-year-old Moaman Abu Riash of Ramla was shot dead by IDF paratroopers in the Palestinian town of Azun, and another West Bank resident was critically wounded; the IDF said the suspects had hurled stones at a main road and endangered civilians; a third suspect was arrested

ynet | 12.08.25

Serious disciplinary violations shake Israeli Air Force Flight Academy as several cadets face dismissal

Incident ended with the arrest of 15 cadets who are due to graduate next month, who were staying at a hotel after an intense training workshop, drinking beers with the commander's permission, inviting family members and sharing their classified experiences with them

Yoav Zitun | 12.07.25

רכבו של המחבל שביצע את פיגוע הדריסה בחברון סמוך לקריית ארבע

Palestinian terrorist, bystander killed in Hebron ramming attempt, IDF says

Troops shoot dead an attacker who tried to ram soldiers at a Hebron checkpoint, as well as a municipal cleaning worker and an Israeli man was wounded; it's the latest in a series of West Bank assaults this week that included stabbings, a prior ramming and an iron rod hurled at an Israeli vehicle near Highway 5

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 12.07.25

Young IDF doctors describe saving lives under fire: '650 mothers counted on us'

When the war began, they had just completed medical training, but their real internship unfolded under fire: saving hundreds of soldiers, losing friends and receiving freed hostages; one doctor was wounded four times; another had to declare six hostages dead; 'I’m glad we’ve reached the debriefing stage,' said Capt. Dr. T., 'but part of me still wants to be back there with the fighters'

Sarit Rosenblum | 12.05.25

‘Like Black Hawk Down’: 19-year-old IDF combat documentarian captures historic Syria battle

Cpl. B captured rare footage of last week’s firefight in Beit Jann, where three soldiers were seriously wounded and at least 13 terrorists were killed, revealing how clash unfolded and how reservists fought to evacuate injured under heavy fire

Yoav Zitun | 12.05.25

תת-אלוף (מיל׳) גרמן גילטמן, מפקד המרכז למפקדות בזרוע היבשה הנכנס

A respected senior officer who led in Gaza — now his promotion is blocked over protest ties

Col. (res.) German Giltman, a decorated armored corps officer and former IDF attaché in Moscow, won strong backing from top commanders, with officials insisting he never supported refusal to serve

Yoav Zitun, Yossi Yehoshua | 12.05.25

האלוף (מיל׳) ניצן אלון בדיון הערכות במפקדת השבויים והנעדרים

IDF hostages chief: ‘We told Hamas who abducted Bibas family to help locate them’

In first interview since leaving role, Nitzan Alon describes how the command formed after Oct. 7, intelligence work behind negotiations and why he believes public protests had limited impact on talks

Nahum Barnea | 12.05.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בסיור משותף ביו"ש

Finance Ministry wins budget battle after IDF sought 140 billion shekels, gets 'only' 112 billion

In significant policy step that contradicts position of IDF chief Zamir, Katz decided to cut annual reserve call-up from about 60,000 to 40,000 service members

Yoav Zitun | 12.05.25

'Nothing frees you from bringing a living hostage back dead,' IDF intelligence officer says

A senior reserve IDF intelligence officer who spent 11 years with the Goldin and Shaul families breaks his silence on missed chances, the hunt for October 7 hostages and why he believes every captive can be brought home

Eti Abramov | 12.05.25

'Real structural reform needed before resolving ultra-Orthodox draft issue'

Lt. Col. (Res.) Dr. Doron Avital: 'I’m not sure this law is moving in that direction'

Calev Ben-David, ILTV | 12.05.25

IDF chief taps former Haredi COVID czar to probe intel on Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plans

Zamir appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to review the long-ignored 'Jericho Wall' document as the IDF launches a broad effort to enforce lessons from Oct. 7

Yoav Zitun | 12.04.25

IDF officers dismissed over soldier’s death in Krav Maga drill

Expert panel found major errors and violations of training procedures in the Krav Maga drill that killed Sgt. Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin, leading the IDF to halt such training and discipline multiple officers while a criminal investigation continues

Yoav Zitun | 12.04.25

פעילות צוות הקרב החטיבתי של הנח"ל במרחב רפיח

Report: Six killed in Khan Younis strikes as details emerge on rare Rafah clash

At least five terrorists emerged from a tunnel and ambushed IDF troops at close range, injuring four soldiers; Netanyahu convened a security meeting that resolved to respond forcefully; hours later, Gaza officials reported deaths in strikes near displaced families’ tents in Khan Younis and shelling in Rafah

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 12.04.25

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