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Sharp gaps in IDF reserve service as Modi'in leads nation, Tel Aviv falls to bottom

New reserve data show sharp gaps as consensus faded; Tel Aviv led in January 2024 but fell to last by December; a Modi’in resident served 19 times more days than someone in Bnei Brak

Saar Haas | 11.17.25

'I’m destroying the rocket launcher that sent me to shelter': For these IDF soldiers, 'defending home' is personal

Months into the war, they joined the Paratroopers Brigade and were quickly deployed to Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank—just minutes from home; now they turn their story into inspiration for future soldiers

ynet Global | 11.17.25

Drone strike near Tyre kills two Hezbollah commanders, Lebanese reports say

Lebanese media say a drone struck a vehicle in the village of al-Mansouri near Tyre, killing two Hezbollah commanders, one reported to be a local school principal; The strike comes as Israel moves closer to a limited offensive in Lebanon

Lior Ben Ari | 11.16.25

IDF chief says forces must be ready to seize more Gaza territory, dismantle Hamas ‘by agreement or by force’

During a visit to Rafah, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the IDF holds more than half of Gaza and is focusing on clearing the Yellow Line while preventing Hamas from rebuilding its capabilities

Yoav Zitun | 11.16.25

IDF troops fire at UNIFIL force in Lebanon after mistaking them for terrorists

UN force was mistakenly identified as suspect due to poor weather conditions, IDF says, noting that troops fired warning shots and that there were no casualties; UNIFIL says incident 'represents a serious violation of Security Council resolution 1701'; The Lebanese army also attacked the "Israeli enemy, which it says 'continues to violate Lebanon’s sovereignty, creating instability in the country and hindering the full deployment of the army in the south'

Gal Ganot, Lior Ben Ari | 11.16.25

IDF commander apologizes to Hapoel Tel Aviv over using players' names in military drill

After paratroopers named training targets after Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball players, brigade commander calls team CEO to apologize; invited to derby match as gesture of goodwill

Efrat Amoraban | 11.15.25

‘Some fallen soldiers were already in my heart’: IDF casualties chief on grief, social media and two years of war

After 24 years as an IDF casualty officer and now heading the military’s Casualties Department, Col. Meital Samet-Cohen describes the unprecedented toll of a war entering its third year, the race against social media, young widows, her own recovery from injury and the many soldiers she knows only after they fall

Anat Lev Adler | 11.15.25

IDF: Hezbollah unit behind kidnapping and killing of Lebanese politician Elias al-Hasrouni

In August 2023, Lebanese politician Elias al-Hasrouni was found dead, initially reported as a car crash; a video later showed he was abducted; the IDF now confirms: he was killed by Hezbollah’s Unit 121, linked to the assassination of ex-PM Hariri

Lior Ben Ari | 11.14.25

Hezbollah rebuilds in the shadows — why Israel still sees a window of hope

Commentary: Despite rising tensions on northern border, Israel and US detect shift in Shiite sentiment against Hezbollah; as group tries to rebuild its military power, its focus turns inward, threatening Lebanon’s government and risking new escalation

Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.13.25

תיעוד מפעילות חטיבת הנח"ל במרחב הקו הצהוב

After sister critically wounded at Nova festival, IDF drone technician moves to a combat role in Gaza

After starting his service in a non-combat role, an IDF soldier joined the Kfir Brigade despite his mother’s plea that he avoid combat: 'After my sister was wounded on October 7, I told her there’s no reason not to,' he told ynet

Sharon Kidon | 11.13.25

Hamas terror infrastructure in Bethlehem uncovered, 40 arrested

Senior Hamas operatives had recruited and organized terror cells, procured weapons and actively planned to launch attacks, including one set for the immediate future

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.13.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ והרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב

Appointment of senior officers still held up and IDF warns: 'Critical decisions are being delayed'

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir continue to spar over important appointments, including military attaché to Washington as well as the next commanders of the Israeli Air Force and Navy; 'Harmful to morale'

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.13.25

Israel to end emergency draft orders, but reservist grants will continue through 2026

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confirms expanded benefits for IDF reservists will remain in place even after Tzav 8 orders are canceled; new law to limit annual reserve duty to 60–70 days under standard mobilization rules

Yoav Zitun | 11.13.25

Reversing ban, Amsterdam concert hall to host IDF chief cantor at private Hanukkah events

Following backlash over a decision to bar Lt. Col. Shai Abramson from performing, Concertgebouw reaches compromise with Jewish leaders; public event to proceed without military cantor, while closed Hanukkah concerts will feature him as planned

Shilo Freid | 11.12.25

IDF troops kill 3 terrorists in Rafah as Israel and US discuss fate of 200 trapped Hamas terrorists

Israeli forces operating in Rafah killed 3 terrorists while destroying tunnels where some 200 Hamas operatives remain trapped; The US is pressuring Israel to allow their safe passage amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Yoav Zitun | 11.12.25

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