AVI ASHKENAZI
Avi Ashkenazi is the military correspondent for The Jerusalem Post's Hebrew-language sister publication, Maariv. He began his journalist career at Maariv in the 1990s, initially working as a reporter on the northern border. For 11 years, Ashkenazi headed Maariv's crime news desk and was a correspondent for the Associated Press. From 2014 to 2019, he served as senior police and crime reporter for the Walla news site, as well as being a regular commentator on TV and radio. He has an MA in Middle Eastern studies from Tel Aviv University and serves regularly in the IDF reserves.
'Killed in their sleep': Inside Operation Narnia, Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear scientists
Security forces shut down navigation system apps using GPS amid Iranian attacks
Nine senior scientists and experts in the Iranian nuclear project killed, IDF says
Israel Katz: 'If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at Israeli civilians, Tehran will burn'
The defense minister made these statements after finishing a situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Mossad Director David Barnea, and other Israeli military leadership.
IDF probe: IDF failed to defend Moshav Pri Gan, Israel Police, civilians left to protect themselves
An IDF probe found that the IDF failed to protect Moshav Pri Gan, two IDF units refused to enter the Moshav. The Moshav did not have a functional readiness team and the IDF did nothing about it
WATCH: IDF exposes Hamas compound under European Hospital in Khan Yunis
Searches of the compound also revealed documents allowing the military to continue their operations within the Gaza strip.
Explosions from Gaza Strip heard in central Israel after IDF introduces new tactic
The IDF has introduced a new tactic involving old armored personnel carriers (APCs) loaded with tons of explosives and operated remotely.
Israeli Arabs joining Islamic state, Hamas factions in West Bank, defense officials warn
Officials identified a growing trend in recent weeks involving terror-linked activity, outlining several patterns and contributing factors behind its spread.
IDF conducts multi-location strikes in Gaza Strip
The IDF said it is operating at several sites in Gaza, mainly around the European Hospital, where the IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas head Mohammed Sinwar.
Trump's Middle East visit to trigger historic arms race, strengthen US economy with F-15EX deals
Upon learning of Boeing’s plan to develop this new aircraft, the Pentagon quickly recognized it as the ideal replacement for the three US Air Force divisions currently operating the F-15.
Firefighters continue to battle Jerusalem fire as train service resumes, evacuated residents return
Eight aircraft from Cyprus and Italy are expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon.
IDF probe: Security forces prevented larger disaster at Kibbutz Re'im through proper preparation
Israeli troops, as well as the kibbutz’s security squad and armed civilians, prevented more terrorists from invading Re’im.
The Galilee returns to life after 1.5 years: Hotels with deals
After 1.5 years as evacuee housing, northern hotels are reopening for tourism. Deganya Bet and Rosh Pina lead the trend with renovated accommodations ahead of the Passover season.
