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Explainer: How Israel’s laser defense system could change the future of warfare

Israel unveiled that using a laser-based defense system it intercepted dozens of drones during recent war with Hezbollah; the system marks a major step in military tech, offering low-cost, high-speed interceptions

Tal Shahaf | 05.30.25

הודעת פינוי מדובר צה"ל בערבית לתושבי צפון רצועת עזה

‘Move West immediately’: IDF orders mass evacuation in northern Gaza

Military orders one of the largest evacuations across northern Gaza neighborhoods since the start of the war, as Hamas continues to stall response to U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal

Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

No sirens, no missiles and unlimited ammo: Israel’s laser shield shows unprecedented success in field use

A new tactical division, established in the Israeli air force, intercepted dozens of drones throughout the months of fighting against Hezbollah; development aimed at allowing system to counter missile threats in the future

Gal Ganot | 05.29.25

Civilian contractor killed by explosive in northern Gaza, IDF says

David Libi, 19, was working on an IDF engineering project when an explosive device detonated on his vehicle; he had reportedly taken part in efforts to dismantle Hamas tunnels

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

IDF scotches women's infantry training after candidates fail to meet fitness standards

Military chief orders revised pilot for next year as IDF halts current female infantry mobility training, following Ground Forces chief's advice; after 6 months, army finds soldiers unlikely to meet required physical and combat fitness benchmarks

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

With IDF approval: The Israeli company helping supply aid to Gaza

Elouda, based in the Bedouin town of Hura, coordinates with US charities and the IDF to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza—including Israeli-made goods like tea, sugar and spreads

Ilana Curiel | 05.29.25

'Prepared to intercept ballistic missiles': After a decade of development and shock of October 7, Israel’s laser shield fires back

Iron Beam laser system records dozens of successful interceptions, mainly Hezbollah drones, complementing Iron Dome; 'Since the war began, we’ve been firing, testing and developing systems,' says Defense Ministry R&D chief

Yoav Zitun | 05.29.25

תושבי עזה פרצו למחסני חמאס סמוך לכניסה למחנה אלמגאזי ברחוב סלאח א-דין ולקחו כמויות גדולות של קמח

Gazans loot Hamas food stores, five shot dead

Fake statement falsely claiming the U.S.-based GHF had halted aid over unrest led to mass looting of a Hamas warehouse in central Gaza

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 05.28.25

From Gaza to Yemen, this is what it looks like for Israel after 600 days of war

The Gaza offensive proceeds slowly with limited forces, with the aim of destroying the remaining Hamas commanders and weaponry, while the government fails to consider alternatives to Hamas rule; forces hold on to ground in Lebanon, Syria while Israel has reached a dead end against the Houthis; and in the West Bank, terrorist groups have been dismantled - at the cost of permanent residence in refugee camps.

Yoav Zitun | 05.28.25

Without warning: IDF again attacks Yemen's Sanaa airport

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms that the IDF attacked the site; it comes in response to continued missile attacks on Israel by the Houthis in Yemen; 'The Air Force destroyed the last remaining plane used by the Houthis. Whoever hits us will be hit sevenfold'; The name of the operation is Golden Jewel

Yossi Yehoshua, Lior Ben Ari | 05.28.25

IDF general: If we don’t kill the last Hamas leader, his own people will—like Gadhafi

In candid remarks to Gaza border residents, Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram defends local self-defense doctrine, details IDF failures on October 7 and outlines vision for post-Hamas Gaza

Matan Tzuri | 05.27.25

How three reservists built the IDF’s youngest formation from scratch

Reservists from across Israel united to form the IDF’s newest division, the 96th; with field command experience and a shared mission, they overcame more than just logistical hurdles; two commanders and the operations officer recount its founding

Ynetnews | 05.27.25

Security forces seize $2 million in terror funds in West Bank raids

Troops locate terror-linked funds from West Bank currency exchanges tied to Iran and Turkey, arresting suspects and shutting businesses in raids that leave one dead and nine injured; operation part of broader financial crackdown since October 7 war

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 05.27.25

ליסה וריצ'רד אייזקס, הוריו של גדי עמית ז"ל

Parents of IDF soldier who died by suicide: ‘They missed the chance to save him’

IDF soldier Gadi Isaacs killed himself after police detention and ERAN hotline mishandling; parents demand urgent reforms in military-police protocols and crisis mental health support

Gal Ganot | 05.27.25

Over 500,000 Israelis sought mental help since war's start, report reveals

Mental health NGO ERAN reveals surge in psychological distress among IDF reservists, soldiers and families; shift from trauma to depression underscores prolonged mental health crisis, experts warn

Or Hadar | 05.27.25

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