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New IDF chief faces tough task of rebuilding military amid war

Architect of Israel’s wartime arms race now faces new battle—balancing draft exemption debate as combat units lack troops and reserve turnout drops; with war dragging past 16 months, Eyal Zamir must brace for fresh rounds against Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 02.02.25

IDF announced it had killed Hamas battalion commander Hitham Khawajari

IDF retracts claim of Hamas commander's death after his appearance in hostage release

Military says mistakenly declared Hitham Khawajari, Hamas commander of Shati camp, dead last December based on flawed intelligence; admission follows similar case last month, raising questions over IDF assessments of targeted strikes

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

Israel readies for fourth hostage release in deal's first phase

Next handover will prioritize men over 50, injured or ill individuals, Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed, Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas alongside Keith Siegel; three men expected to be released Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 01.31.25

כותרות בעולם על שחרור החטופים ארבל יהוד, אגם ברגר וגדי מוזס

Hostage release chaos highlights deep-rooted hatred in Gaza

Opinion: Gazans continue to shout 'Allahu Akbar' even now because the hostages are a footnote in a centuries-old system of unbridled hatred toward the Jewish people

Amichai Attali | 01.30.25

Israeli soldier killed in Jenin clash as IDF expands West Bank terror sweep

Staff Sgt. Liam Hazi, 20, from Rosh HaAyin, killed and 5 others wounded, one seriously, in ambush inside Jenin refugee camp building; terrorists open fire at close range before escaping; manhunt underway

Nina Fox, Raanan Ben-Zur, Yoav Zitun | 01.30.25

Agam Berger reunites with her family after 482 days in Hamas captivity | See videos and photos

Meirav and Shlomi Berger met their daughter on Gaza border; From there, Agam and her parents were transferred by an Israeli Air Force helicopter to Rabin Medical Center, where she will reunite with four of her IDF lookout team who were released from Gaza on Saturday

ynet correspondents | 01.30.25

Hezbollah provocations persist: IDF intercepts reconnaissance drone fired from Lebanon

IDF intercepted a Hezbollah reconnaissance drone as provocations increase during an extended cease-fire; Senior officials stress that security remains Israel's responsibility, with operations underway to dismantle terror strongholds and recover hidden munitions along the border

Yair Kraus, Yoav Zitun | 01.30.25

Israel faces new security concerns as Palestinians return to northern Gaza

As thousands return to their homes in northern Gaza, Israeli security officials debate the potential risks of Hamas regrouping and the challenges of maintaining long-term security

Keren Setton/The Media Line | 01.30.25

כלי טיס של חיל האוויר תקף חוליית מחבלים חמושים במרחב טמון

Israeli airstrike kills 10, including top terrorist commander, in northern West Bank

Military says attacked armed terrorist cell in Tamun as part of anti-terror crackdown; commander of Islamic Jihad's Tamun Battalion named among dead

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 01.30.25

How the IDF cracks down on online incitement

Established after Oct. 7 massacre, counter-incitement unit tracks social media activity, flags suspicious Facebook accounts and employs legal experts to prosecute offenders; 'We're seeing impact, but there’s still a lot of work to do'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.29.25

No weapons, locked shelters, and the pensioners' massacre: The security gaps of October 7 in Sderot | Exclusive

IDF probe reveals failures in Sderot’s 7/10 defense: alert squad left with handguns, long rifles taken before attack and police station battle diverting forces; while military takes blame, criticism also falls on local leadership

Matan Tzuri | 01.29.25

'The best outing for kids': Amusement park used by Hezbollah struck by IDF

Lebanese media reports Israeli airstrikes hit Farah City amusement park in Nabatieh, injuring 4; IDF says strikes targeted Hezbollah truck and vehicle transporting weapons; Hezbollah lawmaker condemns attack as 'ongoing Israeli threat'

Lior Ben Ari | 01.29.25

The precarious reality of returning to live next to the Gaza border post-October 7

Opinion: As Palestinians return to the ruins of northern Gaza, Israeli communities in the border region face an uncertain future; With a fragile buffer zone and lingering fears, rebuilding trust and homes will require resilience, transparency, and communal strength

Matan Tzuri | 01.29.25

The IDF won't withdraw 'until the Lebanese army shows it is in control'

In the next three weeks of the extended cease-fire, the IDF plans to destroy many hotbeds of terrorism in southern Lebanon; at the same time, military outposts are being set up between Israeli towns and the border fence; 'Responsibility for security of our residents lies with the IDF, and certainly not with the Lebanese army or any other foreign force'

Yair Kraus | 01.29.25

'Every terrorist we identify is marked for death': IDF Special Forces operate in Tulkarm

Duvdevan Special Forces, stretched across multiple fronts since October 7, return to their core mission: eliminating armed terrorists in the West Bank; Recent operations in Tulkarm reveal tactical ambushes, drone technology and the dismantling of explosives and terror networks

Yoav Zitun | 01.28.25

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