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Outgoing IDF chief leaves for US visit to discuss 'strategic and operational issues'

Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi will arrive in the US for an official and final visit as he concludes his term, where he will meet with senior Pentagon officials and discuss coordination with them against threats led by Iran

Yoav Zitun | 02.16.25

Hamas stages propaganda event as 3 hostages released in Gaza

Terror group to release hostages in propaganda-filled handover in Khan Younis, featuring stolen IDF uniforms, weapons and banners in broken Hebrew; hourglass with Israeli hostage’s image displayed, as Hamas warns Israel to uphold cease-fire deal

Einav Halabi | 02.15.25

שריפת רכב יוניפיל בכביש שדה התעופה בביירות בלבנון

Senior UN peacekeeping officer injured as Hezbollah supporters attack convoy in Beirut

Terror group's supporters attack UNIFIL convoy near Beirut airport amid protests over Lebanon blocking an Iranian flight allegedly carrying cash for Hezbollah; UN and US condemn violence as Lebanon’s army warns of escalating unrest

Ynet correspondents | 02.15.25

'We weren't raised on army values, but its hard to stay out now,' Haredi IDF recruits say

Haredi recruits in the IDF’s new Hasmonean Brigade share their experiences of training, spiritual growth and adjusting to military life; despite initial challenges, many are committed to serving and see it as a meaningful way to contribute to Israel's security

Shilo Freid | 02.14.25

'Donkey food, poor hygiene and fear of the IDF': Parents of released IDF lookouts talk about their daughters' suffering

Female hostages endured unimaginable hardships: cursed by captors and their children, sharing rooms with terrorists, no electricity and wearing the same pair of underwear since October 7; The parents of Karina, Liri and Naama recount how their daughters struggle to speak of the horrors

Lior Ohana | 02.14.25

Israel seeks to expedite release of six hostages amid cease-fire tensions, mediators say

International outlet reports that mediators are working to accelerate the release of six hostages set to remain in captivity after Saturday’s exchange, as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over aid delays

Ynet, News Agencies | 02.13.25

נשיא איראן מסעוד פזשכיאן לצד תמונתו של חסן נסראללה בישיבת הממשלה

Iranian president mocks Israel: 'Attack on nuclear facilities? We will build thousands'

Masoud Pezeshkian warns Tehran could quickly rebuild any nuclear sites targeted in potential Israeli strike, as US intelligence assesses Israel may attack Iran’s facilities by mid-year, possibly with US support

Ynet, Reuters | 02.13.25

IDF strikes explosives-laden vehicle in Jenin, thwarts suspected car-ramming attack

Troops detonate booby-trapped car, secondary explosions confirm it was rigged with explosives; in separate incident, soldiers shoot Palestinian who rammed stolen car into military base gate; military continues month-long terror sweep

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 02.13.25

'Not Attacking Hezbollah on October 11—the greatest missed opportunity in Israel’s military history'

Since his dismissal as defense minister, Yoav Gallant stayed silent—until now. In an extensive interview with Nadav Eyal, he shares his version of how the war unfolded for the first time: From the devastating early-morning phone call with the IDF chief, to the grim faces in the command bunker and the realization that the war rested on his shoulders; From his plan to detonate Hezbollah’s pagers and assassinate Nasrallah at the outset, to the political maneuvering that delayed the northern offensive by a year; From his warnings to Netanyahu during the judicial overhaul crisis, to the leak to Smotrich that torpedoed a hostage deal back in Passover. Read the full interview - part one

Nadav Eyal | 02.12.25

Israel-Lebanon cease-fire to be extended past month of Ramadan, report

Lebanon official denies Saudi Channel report; IDF want to hold on to 5 key hills, a demand Lebanese President rejects; International mediators and US envoy Morgan Ortagus prepare efforts to resolve the border dispute

Lior Ben Ari | 02.12.25

תיעוד מפעילות הכוחות הביטחון בטול כרם ונור א-שמס

IDF mulls permanent deployment in West Bank refugee camps

Prolonged presence aims to prevent terror cell rebuilding, with significant operational and political implications

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.11.25

Cease-fire faces collapse: This is what Hamas claims and Israel's response

Hamas military spokesperson accuses Israel of delaying the return of displaced Gazans, continuing operations in the Strip and blocking humanitarian aid; Israeli officials dismissed claims as baseless

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.11.25

Locations, pictures and operations: How IDF soldiers threaten their security online

New study reveals how troops unintentionally publish information that could endanger operations, expose locations and compromise personal security on social media

Raphael Kahan | 02.11.25

Col. (res.) Kobi Dostkam (center) in Kibbutz Be'eri

'Restoring trust in the IDF': Soldiers helping reconstruct Kibbutz Be'eri

Troops from three units under the military's Technological and Logistics Directorate say they feel obligated to restore life to the kibbutz ravaged by Hamas on October 7

Matan Tzuri | 02.11.25

Cartoons drawn by IDF officer turned into Gaza war diary

After his brigade commander recognized his talents, Col. A.'s daily cartoons in Gaza turned into depictions of bravery, resolve and memories of the fallen

Gal Ganot | 02.11.25

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