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Israel declares closed military zone along Egypt border to combat drone smuggling

Order followed an emergency meeting on the threat, and came after Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed creation of a special unit to deal with smuggling by drones from Egypt

Yoav Zitun | 11.06.25

Hamas terrorist Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi Aql

Hamas jailer who oversaw harsh abuse of hostages eliminated, IDF says

Zaid Aql, eliminated in October 29 airstrike following ceasefire violations by Hamas, oversaw captivity of six Israelis who endured starvation, torture and psychological abuse; one survivor recalled being forced to choose who among them would be executed

Yoav Zitun | 11.05.25

IDF fears being stuck along ceasefire lines as Hamas rebuilds, combat restrictions drag on

Despite reports of progress on international force and new Palestinian police, IDF posts in Gaza are becoming permanent as Hamas rebuilds; under Qatari and Turkish pressure, US bars Israel from sanctioning or striking terrorists beyond responses

Yoav Zitun | 11.05.25

Itay Chen fell on Oct. 7 at Nahal Oz; parents, who led heroic campaign: 'He’s finally home'

Staff Sgt. Itay Chen, 19, from Netanya, served in the IDF’s 7th Armored Brigade and was killed in his tank defending Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7; seven slain hostages remain in Gaza

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 11.05.25

Katz taps ex-Defense Ministry legal adviser as next IDF top lawyer

Former attorney general candidate Itai Ofir, backed by IDF chief Zamir, appointed amid Sde Teiman fallout; defense minister cites need for outsider due to serious allegations against top military prosecutors

Yoav Zitun, Liran Tamari | 11.04.25

תומכי חיזבאללה במהלך אירוע לציון יום השנה לחיסול מנהיג חיזבאללה, חסן נסראללה, בביירות

As Hezbollah rebuilds, Israel weighs military response to ceasefire violations

Security Cabinet discusses options as Hezbollah accelerates rearmament near Israeli border; IDF warns Lebanese army failing to disarm terror group despite earlier pledges, raising risk of renewed fighting

Amir Ettinger, Yoav Zitun | 11.03.25

Outgoing IDF Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi

Ex-IDF top lawyer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s detention extended amid probe into leak, misconduct

A Tel Aviv court extended for three days the detention of outgoing Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, suspected of fraud, obstruction of justice, and abuse of power; Judge cites 'grave concerns of interference'; her phone remains missing

Liran Tamari, Yoav Zitun | 11.03.25

Inside the IDF legal scandal: missing phone, internal leaks, and fears of a ‘Pandora’s box’

Police are investigating allegations of misconduct among senior figures in Israel’s Military Advocate General’s office following the arrest of outgoing chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi; Sources warn sensitive materials could expose wider issues beyond the unit

Yoav Zitun | 11.03.25

IDF hostages and missing persons chief Nitzan Alon to step down

Alon reported for reserve duty after Oct. 7 massacre and was appointed to lead the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters, which has worked to return the hostages through intelligence gathering, negotiations, special operations and family liaison

Yoav Zitun | 11.02.25

Retired Brig. Gen. Doron Ben Barak backed by IDF chief Zamir as next Military Advocate General

Doron Ben Barak is increasingly likely to be appointed the next Military Advocate General, as IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told senior prosecutors that recent events caused 'serious harm to public trust in the military justice system'

Yoav Zitun | 11.02.25

כפר עין פית המקום בו יקים צה"ל מתקן צבאי שיהרוס את שמורת ה טבע

IDF chief scraps Golan training base after outcry, saying it no longer fits the army’s needs

Following a public campaign by environmental groups, IDF chief Eyal Zamir canceled plans for a huge training complex at Ein Fit in the Golan Heights, saying it no longer meets the army’s operational needs

Yoav Zitun | 11.02.25

Man charged with spying for Iran, tasked with tracking Ben-Gvir

Yosef Ein Eli, 23, allegedly received thousands of shekels to collect intelligence for Iranian operatives on hotels, IDF soldiers and senior officials in latest case of Israelis charged with espionage since Gaza war began

Yoav Zitun, Meir Turgeman | 11.02.25

'This got out of control': The confession that cracked the IDF’s leak scandal wide open

For over a year, a junior officer kept a secret: she leaked the Sde Teiman videos under orders; before a promotion, a polygraph broke the silence; though her testimony was classified, she repeated it to police

Yoav Zitun | 11.02.25

Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara

Top IDF prosecutor out after leak: What’s next for the soldiers accused of abuse?

The trial of soldiers accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teman will proceed, but the military prosecutor’s resignation may aid their defense; the leak exposes a legal gray area the IDF now aims to close and raises questions about her replacement

Yoav Zitun | 11.02.25

After resignation, IDF faces key questions in Tomer-Yerushalmi investigation

The resignation of Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is just the start; she may face charges of obstruction and false affidavit; the IDF chief may appoint a civilian replacement; it's still unclear who will investigate — or what it means for ongoing cases

Yoav Zitun, Liran Tamari | 11.01.25

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