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‘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

חיל האוויר בתרגיל הדו-אוגדתי בפיקוד המרכז

IDF exercise simulates invasion of West Bank: 'We have many lessons to learn from October 7' | Watch

IDF concludes 'Lion's Roar' in the West Bank, in which the Judea and Samaria Division and the new Gilead 96th Division operated together for the first time - along with 180 aircraft; 40 extreme scenarios were practiced, including attacks on outposts, an invasion by terrorists from the Jordanian border, and combat in built-up areas

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.12.25

הצתה של משאיות ומכוניות בכפר בית ליד, על ידי מתנחלים

IDF general condemns ‘anarchist’ settler violence after some 100 rioters clash with soldiers

During clashes near Tulkarm, rioters punctured the tires of a Paratroopers’ 101st Battalion commander’s jeep; IDF first reported six arrests, but police later found only four in custody after two suspects escaped amid the chaos

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.12.25

Defense Ministry chief blasts Finance Ministry for blocking 'critical' security deals

Amid ongoing budget disputes, Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram warns that Finance Ministry delays in critical procurement endangering Israel’s readiness, rejecting claims of waste

ynet | 11.11.25

IDF Arabic-Language Spokesperson Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee to retire after 20 years

A familiar and divisive face across Arab media, Adraee has served as the military Arabic spokesman since 2005, drawing both a massive following and repeated threats

ynet | 11.11.25

הושמד פיר המנהרה ממנו נחטף הדר גולדין ז"ל

Hours after the funeral, IDF says it destroyed the Gaza tunnel from which Hadar Goldin was abducted

The IDF announced that just hours after Hamas returned his body, the tunnel shaft from which he was abducted 4,120 days ago was destroyed - watch the footage

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.11.25

Trump’s Gaza plan stalls as Western officials warn Hamas is regaining control

Western officials cited by Reuters warn Gaza is effectively divided — an Israeli-controlled zone and one under Hamas — as Trump’s postwar plan stalls. The power vacuum, they say, risks years of separation and renewed Hamas rule

Amir Ettinger | 11.11.25

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