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Israel fears Hamas could hide hostages among civilians during Gaza City evacuation

As Israel readies deeper push into Gaza City, military officials warn terror group could use mass civilian evacuations to move hostages south; families told of heightened risks, highlighting challenge of battling terrorists while protecting captives

Yoav Zitun | 09.05.25

IDF unveils ‘Little Lebanon’ training facility to prepare for future Hezbollah battles

After years of delays, the IDF has opened a massive live-fire training facility in northern Israel; Modeled after a Shiite village in southern Lebanon, it includes tunnels, high-rises, bunkers, and surveillance systems

Yoav Zitun | 09.05.25

Report: Security chiefs urge Netanyahu to pursue ceasefire over Gaza City assault

Top officials, including IDF chief, Mossad director and foreign minister, warn full takeover could force Israel into military rule in Gaza, pressing for partial deal to free hostages, but Netanyahu insists on Hamas’s total defeat

Ynet | 09.05.25

IDF says it controls 40% of Gaza City as offensive expands

Spokesman stresses chief of staff backs takeover plan despite tensions with government, unveils new footage of Abu Obaida’s killing and rare photo with Hamas leaders

Roy Rubinstein | 09.04.25

Haredi IDF recruits singing Israel's national anthem Hatikvah at basic training graduation ceremony

'Retarded, evil, rude and a fool': Yeshiva head blasts student for enlisting in IDF

Storm erupts at top Jerusalem yeshiva after student joins IDF's Haredi brigade, prompting fierce backlash from Rabbi Benjamin Rimmer, who denounced move as betrayal of Torah values and warned others against following suit

Shilo Freid | 09.04.25

Breaking the waves: The quest to become IDF naval commandos

Four of 30 soldiers who completed the Shayetet 13 course graduated from the same pre-military academy; freshly minted naval commandos recall friends lost since Oct. 7, lessons from their prep year and grueling training that lasted nearly two years: 'You’re constantly wet, in freezing water all day'

Yoav Keren | 09.04.25

Reservists wait for tactical uniforms, while IDF decides whether it's worth the $3.2 million cost

Thousands of pairs of tactical uniforms are waiting at the supplier for the IDF's decision on whether to transfer the payment or leave the reserve soldiers with second-class uniforms; They have saved the lives of troops caught in burning armored personnel carriers and jeeps due to the uniforms’ fire-retardant material; IDF says the upcoming operation is expected to be costly

Gal Ganot, Yoav Zitun | 09.04.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

Hamas says open to 'comprehensive deal'; Netanyahu dismisses as 'more spin' | These are the conditions and the landmines

Ahead of Gaza City offensive and after Trump’s tweet, terror group says awaits Israel’s reply on proposal to free 10 hostages, claiming readiness for broader deal; but conditions such as IDF withdrawal and Hamas disarmament make agreement unlikely

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 09.03.25

צה"ל נערך לקליטת אנשי מילואים לקראת מבצע "מרכבות גדעון ב"

IDF faces shortage of armored parts, unfit bulldozers as Gaza operation nears

Ahead of the Gideon's Chariots II in Gaza, the IDF warns of 'unprecedented wear and tear': 30–40% of bulldozers are unfit, tank parts are scarce, and only half of 20,000 night-vision devices and 1,500 Humvees have arrived

Yoav Zitun | 09.03.25

טקס ההצהרה של הפלוגה השנייה של החטיבה החרדית "החשמונאים"

Being the bridge between Torah and military service is a privilege, says Haredi IDF soldier

As many in the Haredi community stand aside, a growing number of Haredi soldiers are integrating into the IDF, serving on the frontlines, leading units, and demonstrating how religious values can coexist with military duty

Shilo Freid | 09.03.25

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist who held 3 female hostages

Hazem Awni Naeem, a senior operative in Hamas’ Gaza City brigade and close to its commander, was killed by IDF and Shin Bet; He had held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Naama Levy captive during the war

Yoav Zitun | 09.02.25

Israel to intensify Gaza ground push midmonth, prioritizing civilian evacuations

IDF plans a staged ground maneuver in Gaza City mid-month with four divisions, aiming first to pressure about 1 million Palestinians to evacuate southward before escalating operations against Hamas strongholds

Yoav Zitun | 09.02.25

Netanyahu says Israel enters 'decisive phase,' 17 months after claiming 'a step from victory'

Netanyahu says what began in Gaza must end in Gaza, hails breaking the Iranian axis, and vows full defeat of Hamas as US envoy prepares to visit Israel

Amir Ettinger | 09.02.25

צנעא תימן הלוויה של בכירים חות'ים חוסלו על ידי צה"ל

'Confusion and panic' in Sanaa: 'Senior Houthi officials flee the city'

Saudi paper reports confusion and mass evacuation of Houthi leaders and families from Yemen’s capital after Israeli attack killed the prime minister and top ministers, signaling vulnerability

Lior Ben Ari | 09.02.25

הרמטכ״ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר, בביקור בבסיס נחשונים

IDF chief vows: ‘We want nothing less than decisive victory’

Amid criticism from cabinet ministers and Netanyahu over military briefings, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with reservists, insisting the army will not halt operations until Hamas is decisively defeated

Yoav Zitun | 09.02.25

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