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Amid pressure to disarm, Hezbollah warns Israel, Syria eye strategic Bekaa Valley

Iran-backed terror group claims IDF intends to control the Lebanon-Syria border along with armed Syrian militia; supporters protest around the country, including in Beirut

Lior Ben Ari | 08.09.25

Proposals unite valor and love as reservists embrace new beginnings

Two IDF reservists proposed to their partners after months of military service, with engagement rings gifted by a jeweler honoring his son killed in the Nova attack; The initiative celebrates love and resilience amid the challenges of war

Gal Ganot | 08.08.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ נפגשו היום (שני) עם הרמטכ"ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר וחברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל לסיכום מבצע "עם כלביא" נגד איראן

Gaza evacuation plan intensifies, but risks to hostages remain high

Analysis: The Israeli cabinet's new strategy balances military pressure and diplomacy, aiming to force Hamas into negotiations while averting a costly ground invasion; However, prolonged timelines risk exacerbating humanitarian and diplomatic challenges, with global allies expressing skepticism over Israel's intentions

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.08.25

All the hostages, all at once: Egypt, Qatar formulate new plan for ending Gaza war

Backed by major Gulf states, the proposal would see Israel withdraw from Gaza in exchange for the release of all hostages, with an Arab-Palestinian committee overseeing the strip until a new Palestinian government is formed and trained security forces take over

Itamar Eichner, AP | 08.08.25

IDF chief plans slow, phased Gaza City offensive, vows to protect hostages

Eyal Zamir outlines a cautious campaign prioritizing hostage safety, delaying reserve call-ups until after holidays and setting Oct. 7 as deadline for civilian evacuation ahead of a months-long push to dismantle Hamas rule

Yoav Zitun | 08.08.25

Germany halts military exports to Israel for Gaza use, citing civilian suffering

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges ceasefire, hostage release talks and warns against West Bank annexation while expressing concern for civilian suffering; stresses 'Hamas must not play a role in the future of Gaza'

Reuters | 08.08.25

Inside Israel’s high-stakes plan to capture Gaza City

Cabinet okays Netanyahu’s Gaza plan despite IDF chief’s warnings; evacuation of enclave's largest urban center set to finish by Oct. 7 before siege on remaining Hamas fighters; UK urges Israel to reconsider; NBC cites satellite images of IDF buildup

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 08.08.25

Cabinet backs full Gaza takeover despite IDF chief’s objections

Ministers approve Netanyahu’s Gaza plan after clashes with army chief Zamir, who warned of troop fatigue and risk to hostages; Gaza City takeover to start, with Oct. 7 set as evacuation deadline under five war-end principles

Itamar Eichner | 08.08.25

Short-term tactical move with no end goal: What the IDF expects in new Gaza offensive

Cabinet set to decide on a full-scale Gaza occupation versus a phased siege; debate extends beyond tactical concerns, such as risks to hostages and lies in the absence of a long-term strategic vision for Gaza’s future

Yoav Zitun | 08.07.25

סיום מסע הכומתה הראשון של היחידה החרדית "החשמונאים", בכותל המערבי

New Haredi IDF brigade marks end of training with Western Wall ceremony: 'It teaches me what it means to be a Jew serving God'

IDF’s first Haredi Hasmonean Brigade completed its beret march in Jerusalem, marking a milestone in ultra-Orthodox integration into the military, with leaders and families praising the unit’s blend of religious devotion and national service; event moved from Western Wall plaza over fear of disruption by extremist Haredim

Idan Bloemhof | 08.06.25

‘I’m sure Dad is looking down smiling’: Fallen soldier’s son enlists in IDF combat unit

Yehuda Moyal, 20, enlists in the Kfir Brigade one year after his father, Warrant Officer Shaul Moyal, a father of 10, was killed in southern Lebanon, honoring his father’s legacy and values with the support of his mother and religious community

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.06.25

IDF generals clash over Gaza strike policy amid mounting frustration with ground operation

Senior military officials gathered for a meeting that turned into a heated debate centering on the Southern Command commander's demand that the Air Force commander stop interfering in his decisions to attack targets in Gaza; Major General Tomer Bar claims the attacks demanded by the command are unprofessional; Maj. Gen. Yaniv Assor accuses him of being detached from the field

Yoav Zitun | 08.06.25

Captain Ayoub from 'Fauda' mistaken for senior IDF official in Lebanese news broadcast

Lebanese channel LBCI aired a news report that featured photos of some of the senior Israeli security officials; However, instead of a photo of the head of head of IDF Operations, Itzik Cohen, a photo of the actor with the same name was presented

Lior Ben Ari | 08.06.25

Ethiopian Israelis bear heavy burden in Gaza war: ‘These are everyone’s sons’

Ethiopian Israelis make up a disproportionately high number of fallen soldiers, driven by a deep-rooted cultural sense of duty and patriotism

Maayan Hoffman/ The Media Line | 08.05.25

IDF chief opposes Gaza takeover, but Netanyahu's office says army ready to follow any cabinet decision

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned at war cabinet meeting that a Gaza takeover could endanger hostages and exhaust forces, but pledged to carry out any cabinet decision as Netanyahu pushes for a full invasion to free hostages

Itamar Eichner | 08.05.25

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