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הרמטכ"ל הנכנס, אייל זמיר, בטקס הענקת הדרגות

Shattered military and many challenges await IDF's new chief of staff

Analysis: Nine months into his tenure, outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi leaves behind an army grappling with its darkest moment; new IDF chief Eyal Zamir will need to navigate a fractured institution and restore public trust so viscerally eroded following October 7

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.05.25

ביג מיוחד צריבה רונן בר וביבי בנימין נתניהו על רקע הפריצה טבח 7.10

Shin Bet Oct. 7 report fuels clash between director, Netanyahu

Call comes after Ronen Bar was sidelined from cease-fire negotiation team; AG's office insists PM must present solid legal grounds for removal

Itamar Eichner, Tova Tzimuki | 03.05.25

שלישים אדיר בוגלה, אורי כרמי ו דור לזימי

Heroic last stand at Nahal Oz: These IDF soldiers defended base from terrorists until the end

These are the stories of three IDF soldiers who bravely fought against overwhelming odds to defend their military base and save countless lives during the harrowing Hamas attack on October 7

Nina Fox | 03.05.25

In their own hand: Memorial honoring Kfar Aza massacre victims features their handwritten names

The unique memorial has been inaugurated near Kibbutz Kfar Aza, featuring the names of 64 victims of the October 7 massacre posted in their own handwriting — an emotional design created in collaboration with their families

Matan Tzuri | 03.04.25

Wartime baby boom: Birth rates surge despite war

Following outbreak of war in 2023, many chose to expand their families despite the challenges, citing resilience and hope; Hospitals have reported overcrowded maternity wards, with data showing 7% rise in births in September 2024 compared to last year; 'After October 7 took so many lives from us, bringing a life into the world felt like the right thing to do'

Or Hadar | 03.04.25

עומר ונקרט נכנס לביתו שבגדרה - לאחר שזכה בקבלת פנים חמה על ידי תושבי המושבה

Released hostages Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen leave hospital and finally go home

The former hostages, freed after 505 days in Gaza, are met by thousands as they arrive at their homes for the first time; they pledge to bring all remaining hostages home; 'I dreamed of this moment for more than 500 days. It's finally here'

Meir Turgeman | 03.04.25

ביג תיעוד פלסטיני: הגדר פרוצה בדרום רצועת עזה, ראש השב"כ הנכנס רונן בר יוצא לתקשורת

The policy that turned Hamas into a monster, the eroded deterrence: Shin Bet admits it made mistakes on October 7, investigation finds attack could have been prevented

Intelligence agency's internal investigation outlines critical failures in intelligence and IDF coordination, revealing the agency's role in the rise of Hamas and the unpreparedness for the October 7 massacre; Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar: 'As head of the agency, I will carry this heavy burden for the rest of my life'

Yoav Zitun | 03.04.25

37 soldiers didn’t stop 3 terrorists from killing 17 civilians in Netiv HaAsara on Oct. 7 | IDF probe into 'most frustrating' failure

Despite full military superiority over the terrorists who infiltrated from the air, intelligence gaps, command failures, and costly hesitation led to deadly results in moshav on Gaza border

Yoav Zitun | 03.04.25

3 hours after 1st wave of terrorists was repelled, massacre and kidnappings began | IDF probe reveals deadly failures in Nahal Oz kibbutz on October 7

Investigation details finds small counterterrorism force repelled first wave but was later overwhelmed due to delayed reinforcements and command failures; report highlights severe intelligence lapses, mismanagement by senior officers and tragic use of hostage in live-streamed surrender demands that went unnoticed by security forces

Yoav Zitun | 03.04.25

'We knew this was point of no return—then the hunt began': The soldiers who stopped Hamas at sea

Seventeen were killed at Zikim Beach on October 7, but IDF probe finds toll could have been far worse without Navy control operators who spotted threat and raised alarm; 'Nothing prepares you for this moment,' they recall

Nina Fox | 03.04.25

Report: Senior Hezbollah Radwan Force commander killed in Israeli drone strike

Footage shows vehicle engulfed in flames after airstrike; incoming IDF chief Zamir assesses military readiness in Gaza, Jenin and Lebanon

Sivan Hilaie, Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 03.04.25

The flaws of deterrence: Why Israel must rethink its strategy

Opinion: History shows deterrence is just an educated guess; October 7 has shown enemies may act on ideology or launch surprise attacks, proving deterrence unstable and unreliable

Shlomo Yanai | 03.04.25

עומר שם טוב ומשפחתו מגיעים חזרה לביתו לאחר שחרורו מביה"ח בילינסון

‘He was completely alone’: Hostage’s father shares son's harrowing ordeal

Omer Shem Tov spent more than a year in Hamas captivity, most of it underground; his father, Malki, describes his harsh conditions and the family’s fight for his release, culminating in emotional reunion after 505 days

Yael Ciechanover | 03.04.25

Top IDF operations officer resigns amid high command reshuffle

Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk's departure comes amid intense scrutiny over military's failures on Oct. 7, being among several top generals who dismissed warning signs night before deadly attack

Yoav Zitun | 03.03.25

Ex-hostage Amit Soussana: 'I fought off many men'

After receiving a special award for sharing her sexual assault experience, captivity survivor says she understands the strength and determination needed to fight this battle

Nina Fox | 03.03.25

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