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Who was fired, who quit and how Netanyahu dodged blame: mapping accountability two years after October 7

Two years after Hamas’s October 7 attack, Israel’s top security ranks have shifted amid resignations, firings and public soul-searching; from the Shin Bet to the IDF, senior officials admitted failures — but the political leadership has not followed suit

Ron Crissy | 10.07.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ והרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב

Tensions erupt between Katz, Zamir over IDF appointments as Israel debates Gaza ceasefire

As ceasefire and hostage deal talks continue, Defense Minister Katz’s ban on promotions for Oct. 7 officers collides with the IDF’s need to appoint Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler as new Air Force chief while reviewing Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder’s future

Yossi Yehoshua | 10.05.25

UN commission accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, seeking permanent control

Scathing report alleges Israel seeking permanent control of Gaza and Jewish majority in Israel and West Bank; panel assigns direct responsibility to top Israeli officials and urges global action ahead of October UN vote

Itamar Eichner | 09.23.25

הרמטכ״ל עם הכוחות המתמרנים בהעמקת הפעולה בעיר עזה

IDF chief sets Gaza City priorities: 'Most important mission to free hostages, dismantle Hamas'

With the start of the ground phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots II, Zamir visits Gaza City and clarifies: 'The operation is important to carry out the moral mission to return the hostages and dismantle Hamas’ military and governing capabilities in the enclave'; Defense chief Katz warns the last Gaza commander: 'If Izz al-Din al-Haddad continues on Sinwar’s path, Gaza will become a killer's grave'

Yoav Zitun | 09.16.25

Netanyahu urges local arms production but avoids feud crippling Israel’s top defense firm

Israel Aerospace Industries is paralyzed by a feud between Defense Minister Israel Katz and Minister David Amsalem, blocking board appointments, delaying weapons contracts and triggering regulatory warnings during wartime

Ynet | 09.16.25

State-owned defense giant takes government to court over leadership gridlock

Israel Aerospace Industries board petitions High Court, urging ministers to fill key vacancies after bridging deal collapsed due to mistrust; move comes as firm pursues major contracts globally amid growing anti-Israel sentiment

Yuval Azulay | 09.14.25

Turkish hackers call Defense Minister Katz on video, he answers — and they publish his photo

Alongside the call, which the hackers publicized with an image, Katz also received thousands of hostile messages, including curses — some automated — and threats such as 'We will kill you'

Itamar Eichner | 09.11.25

IDF chief 'disappointed' as Defense Minister Katz continues to block key appointments

Appointment of Yoram Halevy as Government Coordinator may signal the first step toward Israeli military governance in Gaza, a move opposed by IDF Chiefs of Staff, highlighting tensions between senior military leadership and government ministers

Yoav Zitun | 09.08.25

תקיפות בעיר עזה, הפגזה של בניין רב קומות

Gaza City tower crumbles in Israeli strike | Watch

IDF say high-rise hid Hamas tunnels and ambush sites; residents warned to evacuate; Israel says more towers used as Hamas outposts, with sniper nests and command hubs, will be targeted in coming days

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 09.05.25

IAI publishes preliminary data for Q2: Revenues grew by 13% in the quarter

IAI published a preliminary report in order to meet the requirements of the Securities Authority; Sales in the second quarter grew to $1.6 billion, but net profit fell slightly to $156 million; order backlog not published

Yuval Azulay/ Calcalist | 08.31.25

Spy gear, airstrikes, troop landing: Israel's rare Syria ground raid step by step

Foreign reports say Syrian patrol near Damascus uncovered spy gear, triggering Israeli drone and airstrikes; a day later, dozens of troops allegedly landed for 2-hour raid; Israel hints at involvement as talks advance on security deal with al-Sharaa

Lior Ben Ari, Amir Ettinger | 08.28.25

IDF delays release of October 7 probe findings due to new Gaza op preparations

IDF leadership has postponed publication of its investigation into the October 7 failures, with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and a panel led by Sami Turgeman citing the need to keep commanders focused on an imminent large-scale Gaza operation

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.27.25

IDF chief, Defense Minister meet following public clash over appointments

Prior to the meeting, Eyal Zamir called for mutual trust and full cooperation between political and military echelons, outlined preparations to deepen operations in Gaza, warned Iran it would face Israel again if threatened

Yoav Zitun | 08.14.25

Defense minister accuses IDF chief of harming officers as promotions stalled

Katz claimed that Zamir is trying to 'change procedures - perhaps on the advice of a group of anti-government consultants stirring the pot,' and said that the IDF is supposed to recommend the appointment of officers, not decide on them

Yoav Zitun | 08.13.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה עם חברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל, עם הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר, לקראת יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה

Katz-Zamir faceoff signals political interference in military, risks Gaza offensive

At the core is not an effort to improve senior command, but rather an attempt to diminish the chief of staff’s authority and possibly force his resignation, paving the way to appoint someone aligned with the ruling Likud party and its 'full right-wing' government

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.12.25

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