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IDF uproots thousands of trees in major West Bank operation after terror attack

IDF uprooted thousands of trees in the West Bank after a shooting attack, calling it a security measure to expose terrorists; rights groups condemned the move as collective punishment, sparking uproar and legal complaints against the army

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.24.25

IDF strikes Yemeni presidential complex after confirming first Houthi use of outlawed cluster munitions

Israeli Air Force hits Houthi missile bases, after confirming missile fired Friday carried banned cluster warhead—first such use by Iran-backed group; local media reports previously bombed power station also among targets

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 08.24.25

Hamas digs in Gaza City's underground tunnels as Israel prepares major offensive

Israel has set Oct. 7, 2025, as the deadline to evacuate about 1 million Palestinians from Gaza City ahead of a planned ground operation; Officials say Hamas is entrenching itself in a vast tunnel network, while residents describe lawlessness and despair

Ynetnews | 08.24.25

IDF prepares for Gaza City offensive with phased approach to ease troop strain

As Netanyahu presses for speed, army plans deliberate campaign, stressing troop welfare, rotations and hostage safety over rapid conquest, while reservists are mobilized in waves to sustain months of urban fighting; 'This is a marathon, not a sprint'

Yoav Zitun | 08.24.25

Platoon commander killed in Gaza blast, IDF investigates

Lt. Ori Gerlic killed when Israeli ordnance exploded near him during a strike on Hamas; 899 soldiers killed since war began and 454 during Gaza ground offensive

Yoav Zitun | 08.23.25

IDF tanks push deeper into Gaza City as hostage talks remain uncertain

Palestinians report Israeli armor advancing into Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood; Netanyahu yet to rule out partial deal to free 10 hostages alive and 18 bodies in exchange for a two-month truce

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 08.23.25

'How does the mighty IDF not have a generator?': Inside the base where power cables melted

At Sayarim base near Eilat, 115°F heat melted power cables, cutting off AC and cold water for 400 female recruits; days later, the power was back, schnitzel was on the menu and officers insisted the crisis was over after millions were spent on repairs

Oded Shalom | 08.23.25

IDF tests advanced JLTV for long-range operational missions

The military conducted unique exercises with the new Oshkosh JLTV, testing air and sea transport for distant missions, exploring how the armored tactical vehicle can perform beyond local battle zones

Nir Ben Zaken | 08.22.25

הלוחמות הפרמדיקיות שמתמרנות עם הלוחמים ברצועת עזה

Female IDF soldiers fight for lives in Gaza: ‘Announcements about fallen troops hit hard’

Inside Gaza’s most dangerous sectors, the 74th Battalion's all-female medical team maneuvers under fire, making life-and-death decisions in seconds and caring for wounded soldiers amidst constant danger

Hagar Kochavi | 08.22.25

Drone from Yemen triggers sirens near Gaza; IDF chief says operations in Gaza expanding

A hostile drone launched from Yemen activated sirens in Israeli towns near Gaza; IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said operations in Gaza are expanding while forces in the West Bank continue to preempt terror threats

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 08.22.25

Israel doubles aerial refueling fleet with new Boeing tankers to boost strike reach over Iran

Israel ordered two more Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft, expanding its future fleet to six; The move aims to enable sustained air operations deep into Iran and shorten future combat rounds against Tehran

Yoav Zitun | 08.22.25

Israel will occupy Gaza City if Hamas rejects ceasefire, former ambassador says

Mark Regev: 'There’s not really a contradiction between a desire to get a ceasefire deal and hostages out'

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 08.22.25

Demolition, tunnel warfare: How IDF is set operate in ‘Hamas capital’

Security Cabinet approves plans for a major Gaza City offensive, aiming to dismantle Hamas’s remaining strongholds through intense urban combat, mass evacuations and widespread demolitions

Yoav Zitun | 08.22.25

כ-13 מחבלים עם קלצ'ניקובים ו-RPG זוהו בחאן יונס - ונמלטו למנהרה, איראן תרגיל צבאי

Renewed Hamas attacks, Iran threats expose Israel's strategic blind spots

Analysis: As Israel debates plans for Gaza, two warning signs demand attention: Hamas terrorists infiltrating IDF post in Khan Younis and Iran threatening global shipping lanes amid fears of Israeli or Western action

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.22.25

Netanyahu signals talks but holds back on sending delegation as Gaza City offensive looms

After declaring 'immediate negotiations' to end war and free hostages, PM’s aides say no team will yet go to Doha or Cairo, stressing instead his approval of plans to capture Gaza City

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.25

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