IDF

Dramatic changes on Gaza border as ceasefire takes hold

Reporter's Notebook: A ground look at how IDF withdrawals and open mass movement of Palestinians has impacted security.

Israel’s partial pullout from Lebanon is a warning to Hezbollah and Hamas

IDF’s partial Lebanon withdrawal signals Israel’s resolve to deter Hezbollah.

A sign shows the border between Israel and Lebanon, with a map of IDF's five outposts and a soldier

IDF withdraws most forces from Lebanon, keeping five border outposts

The IDF said that the Lebanese army is doing better than ever before and is surprisingly confronting Hezbollah in some instances but that its performance is still far below where it needs to be.

 Member of the Lebanese army stands at the entrance of Deir Mimas, Southern Lebanon, February 17, 20

Can Israel trust Lebanon's army to fulfill its duties after withdrawal?

The IDF will stay in five small strategic locations. The US supports this decision. However, it is unclear how this will work.

 IDF soldiers from the Kfir brgigade operate in the Gaza Strip, November 20, 2024.

IDF personnel needs are acute, religious-Zionist yeshiva head says

Kalmanzon’s comments came during an FADC committee meeting on the haredi draft bill proposal.

Katz: IDF to retaliate without compromise to any Hezbollah violation of ceasefire

The military "will continue to enforce with strength and without compromise against any Hezbollah violation – we are determined to ensure full security for all northern communities."

Israel prepares to receive most likely four bodies of hostages on Thursday

Hamas will hand over the names of the hostages who were killed in captivity in the morning on Thursday.

IDF begins withdrawal from Lebanon, forces to triple along border

The Israeli military will maintain five outposts within southern Lebanon near the border, each manned by a company of troops, for an indefinite period.

From unity to division: How Israel’s LGBTQ+ community faces war’s challenges

The LGBTQ+ community in Israel has become more divided along political party lines than ever before.

By IMRY ZAGURY
17/02/2025
 PALESTINIANS MAKE their way between southern and northern Gaza on Sunday after Israeli forces withd

EU to tell Israel displaced Gazans must return, offer aid for reconstruction

The EU emphasized both Europe's commitment to Israel's security and its view that “displaced Gazans should be ensured return to their homes."

By REUTERS
17/02/2025
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