Defense News

IDF soldier found dead on base in southern Israel, investigation underway

Before his death, the soldier was being investigated by the IDF. The military clarified that this was not due to an "operational event" related to the war in Gaza, but rather a disciplinary issue.

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025; illustrative.

Israel would offer temporary ceasefire if Hamas lays down weapons, IDF soldier killed in Khan Yunis

An Israeli military vehicle operates, in Jenin, in the West Bank, July 1, 2025

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem

 A missile from Yemen is intercepted by Israeli defense systems on July 10, 2025.

Staff-Sergeant-Major Abraham Azulay killed in Khan Yunis during attempted abduction

 Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay

What is the Morag Corridor and why is it important? - explainer

As Israel and Hamas negotiate a ceasefire, the Morag Corridor has become a key tactical asset, but it's unclear whether keeping IDF troops on the corridor post-ceasefire is a dealbreaker for Israel.

 An IDF soldier in Gaza's Morag Corridor, April 2025.

IDF responses to war crimes charges delayed again for months due to Iran op.

There is now a third major probe into potential abuse of Palestinian detainees which could eventually lead to multiple indictments.

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

US D-9 bulldozers worth billions of shekels arrive in Israel after Trump admin. releases shipment

Over 100,000 tons of military equipment have arrived in Israel through 870 airlifts and 144 sea shipments since the start of the war.

 US shipment of D9 bulldozers arrive in Israel, July 9, 2025.

IDF, security arrest two suspects in Surif for throwing stones, setting vehicles ablaze in W. Bank

Upon receiving the report, the IDF, firefighting and rescue teams, and Israel Police forces arrived at the scene to address the incident and extinguish the fire.

 Israeli security forces seen during an operation in the Tulkarem refugee camp, West Bank, July 6, 2025.

IDF conducts targeted operations in Lebanon, strike over 100 terror targets in Gaza

The military said these targets included terrorists, booby-trapped structures, weapons storage facilities, anti-tank missile launch posts, tunnels, and other sites. 

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

If there is a ceasefire tomorrow, were the last four months of fighting 'worth it?' - analysis

How much more did Israel really defeat Hamas than it had already done, and how much did it lose in doing so?

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 8, 2025.

Hamas timed IED blast that killed five soldiers in-between IDF air, artillery fire

Despite those efforts to pave a safe path for the infantry, Hamas managed to place newly laid IEDs in the area where the IDF infantry would later pass through.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 6, 2025.

IDF kills Nukhba terrorist responsible for Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Magen gas station

Abu Ayadeh led a platoon of Nukhba terrorists during Hamas's October 7 massacre, infiltrating a gas station in Kibbutz Magen, the IDF stated.

 Hamas Nukhba terrorists (illustrative).

IDF signs four demolition orders for homes of terrorists involved in lethal shootings

Confiscation and demolition orders were delivered to the homes of four terrorists who were involved in three different attacks in the past year.

 Palestinians inspect a blacksmith workshop after it was demolished by Israeli military bulldozers east of the West Bank city of Nablus, July 3, 2025.

'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza

The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 6, 2025.