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'Silent' arms embargo against Israel harms security, slows weapons production

Jerusalem fears the imminent British announcement that it will halt defense exports is just the first sign of a broader trend, and will further affect the development of IDF combat systems during the ongoing war; Israel must explore alternative solutions

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 07.30.24

רב"ט (במיל') מוטי רווה, מהיישוב שני, לוחם מפעיל צמ"ה, חטיבת גבעתי (84), נפל בקרב בדרום רצועת עזה. בן 37 בנופלו.

Haredi men can serve under special IDF program

Since the beginning of the war, more than 4,000 Haredi men apply to join military's Stage B track and the reserves, with over 1,100 successfully enlisted

Shilo Freid, Yoav Zitun | 07.29.24

How will Israel retaliate following Hezbollah's deadly rocket attack?

Analysis: Despite threats from political and military leaders, Israel will not significantly alter its containment policy towards Hezbollah, even after the massacre in Majdal Shams; but no one in the IDF can assure ministers that a response won't escalate into a full-scale war within days

Yoav Zitun | 07.29.24

IDF eliminates Gaza terrorist who killed 3 soldiers in 2003 attack

Hamas terrorist Nemer Hamida was involved in October 2003 attack in Ein Yabrud that killed IDF soldiers Sgt. Elad Polack, Sgt. Roy Yaakov Solomon and Staff Sgt. Erez Idan

Lior El-Hai, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 07.21.24

Houthis say no limits or rules of engagement in war on Israel

Spokesperson for Yemen rebel group threatens to target deep inside Israel after strike on Hodeidah port; response may not necessarily come from Yemen, if 'Axis of Resistance' decides to join attack

Lior Ben Ari | 07.21.24

Old feuds resurface in Gaza as Hamas control fades

Report says 35 people murdered over past two months in Gaza due to local criminal conflicts, some dating back almost four decades

Einav Halabi | 07.12.24

Hamas uses hospitals as leverage to pressure IDF: 'Cynical exploitation of the population'

As part of a growing trend, Hamas has been using civilian institutions in areas where the IDF operates in Gaza as leverage; recently, there was an independent evacuation of Al-Ahli Hospital, despite military messages stating it was unnecessary

Einav Halabi | 07.11.24

חלקי כטב"מ של ארגון טרור חיזבאללה שנמצאו בכברי

'We are cannon fodder for Nasrallah's whims': Kibbutz Kabri residents anxious after drone, rocket attacks

Residents of the western Galilee kibbutz were not surprised by the barrage of drones and rockets that struck their community, critically injuring one person; They have not been evacuated and describe a reality where sirens are becoming 'more and more frequent' and they live under constant threat

Eitan Glickman, Yair Kraus | 07.11.24

Iran's hidden hand in Lebanon: what does Hezbollah really want?

Analysis: When Israel-Hamas war began, Hezbollah planned to stay out, but Iran directed Nasrallah to open another front on October 8; Tehran now forbids Hezbollah from withdrawing beyond the Litani River, seeing attrition without full-scale war as ideal

Smadar Perry | 07.10.24

Almost half of Israelis now sleep less than 7 hours as insomnia worsens amid war

Central Bureau of Statistics survey shows sharp increase in sleep disorders since October 7; 42% of Israelis aged 20 and over report experiencing insomnia at least once a week, compared to 31% before

Yaron Drukman | 07.10.24

IDF probes fatal Hezbollah rocket strikes in Golan Heights

IDF reports rockets targeted military base, prompting investigation into how unguided projectiles resulted in 3 fatalities in less than a week

Yoav Zitun | 07.10.24

New bill gives access to media accounts of fallen soldiers, Oct. 7 victims

The matter gains urgency after October 7 as families seek to memorialize loved ones killed in atrocities or subsequent war; the law will require digital platforms, including social media and Google, to establish policies for handling accounts after death

Raphael Kahan | 07.10.24

Fauda star after injury at war: 'Being able to walk is a miracle'

Idan Amedi who was severely injured in the fighting in Gaza posts clip showing him walking a short distance; 'A mother's excitement over her 35-year-old son's simple walk for a few meters—that's everything, a world unto itself'

Ran Boker | 07.09.24

Watch: IDF blows up 6 kilometer long Hamas tunnel

Army uncovers complex underground tunnel system with hideouts and command centers; troops identify Islamic Jihad 'flagship tunnel' spanning 2.5 kilometers

Yoav Zitun | 07.09.24

'In some ways, these people were kidnapped twice - to Gaza and back home'

How do you comfort someone who returns from captivity to find their father died that same day? How do you prepare to rescue a pregnant captive or one with a baby? Dr. Noya Shilo of Sheba Medical Center reveals hidden trauma of returned hostages, vowing lifelong support

Sarit Rosenblum | 07.08.24

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