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Gaza militia leader working with Israel in Rafah killed in shooting

Yasser Abu Shabab, who headed a group calling itself the Popular Forces and had cooperated with Israel for months, shot dead Thursday in an internal dispute, according to Israeli officials

Yossi Yehoshua, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 12.04.25

Haredi IDF brigade sees enlistment momentum ahead if new draft bill clears Knesset

With tensions rising over military draft bill, officers in the Haredi Hashmonaim Brigade say that if lawmakers pass a measure supported by leading rabbis, enlistment could climb sharply as hesitant recruits gain the community’s backing

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.02.25

Why IDF chief’s Oct. 7 accountability steps surprised no one — and where the real dispute lies

Analysis: Zamir’s decisions matched earlier findings, but his choice to keep intelligence chief in place has stirred sharp debate; controversy highlights deeper tensions inside IDF over accountability, leadership stability and upcoming appointments

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.24.25

IDF ousts commanders over Oct. 7, removing southern, intel and ops chiefs from reserves

Eyal Zamir called former intel chief Aharon Haliva, who said he had taken responsibility and expects a state inquiry; Yaron Finkelman will end his service, Oded Basyuk was removed from reserves and Shlomi Binder received a reprimand but will retire only after his term

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.23.25

IDF confirms Hezbollah's acting military chief eliminated | Watch strike footage

Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a senior and largely secretive figure within the group, has long been considered one of Hezbollah’s most influential military commanders; Netanyahu: 'a ruthless murderer, his hands stained with the blood of Israelis and Americans'

Lior Ben Ari, Elisha Ben Kimon, Yossi Yehoshua, News Agencies | 11.23.25

Without human capital, there is no army

Opinion: There is a sharp decline in willingness to continue in career service, increased burnout among officers and non‑commissioned officers and a wave of resignations striking right at the professional core that is supposed to lead the army forward

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.21.25

Hamas attacks IDF troops in breach of Gaza ceasefire; top commanders killed in response

Military kills senior Hamas naval commander and Zeitoun battalion chief in retaliatory airstrikes; at least 25 Palestinians reported dead as IDF responds to multiple ceasefire breaches, including attempted infiltration in northern Gaza

Yossi Yehoshua, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 11.19.25

This is what Israel must demand as compensation for a US F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

Analysis: Saudi Arabia’s proposed F-35 purchase would end Israel’s exclusive regional access to the jet, weakening a core security advantage even though Riyadh would receive standard model without Israel’s enhanced sensors, electronic warfare systems

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.18.25

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

Appointment of senior officers still held up and IDF warns: 'Critical decisions are being delayed'

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir continue to spar over important appointments, including military attaché to Washington as well as the next commanders of the Israeli Air Force and Navy; 'Harmful to morale'

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.13.25

IDF chief transfers command of Military Advocate General’s Corps amid leak probe

Eyal Zamir assigned Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, head of the Manpower Directorate, to temporarily lead the Military Advocate General’s Corps until incoming chief Itay Ofir assumes office, as the corps’ senior officers remain under investigation

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.07.25

Israel's dilemma: when will it bring down the hammer on Hezbollah?

Analysis: Hezbollah rebuilds despite repeated Israeli warnings; Israel is steadily raising its response threshold, including unusually large strike near Tyre; any Hezbollah retaliation or stronger Israeli attack could trigger new round of clashes

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.07.25

תיעוד מפעילות חטיבת הנח"ל במרחב הקו הצהוב

Finance Ministry freezes nonessential Defense Ministry spending amid budget clash

Treasury halts new contracts after Defense Ministry exceeds 2025 budget, prompting sharp criticism as military braces for possible fighting with Hezbollah, Iran or renewed combat in Gaza

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.06.25

Fallen soldier's remains held in same Rafah tunnels as trapped Hamas terrorists, officials confirm

Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains are believed to be held in the same Rafah tunnel network where some 200 Hamas operatives are trapped; IDF chief says no safe passage without their unarmed withdrawal and Goldin’s return

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.05.25

IDF Chief: Release of 200 trapped Hamas terrorists in Rafah Possible only in exchange for Hadar Goldin’s remains

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said he would consider allowing about 200 Hamas terrorists trapped in Rafah’s underground enclave to cross back to Gaza only in exchange for fallen soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held since 2014

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.05.25

Fueled by China: Iran quietly rearming to rebuild missile arsenal

Despite renewed sanctions, Tehran accelerates imports of key rocket fuel component from China, aiming to restore capacity to produce 500 missiles a month; UN nuclear watchdog says detected suspicious movements at Iranian nuclear sites

Yossi Yehoshua, news agencies | 10.29.25

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