Defense Ministry

Second only to Ukraine: The cost of Israel's defense burden

Experts warn of economic impact as Israel’s defense budget reaches 6.5% of GDP.

By DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
05/11/2024

Police arrest four Israelis for illegally employing undocumented Palestinian workers on IDF bases

The investigation began as a covert probe during which suspicions arose that several contractors at bases and security facilities employed workers not in accordance with security protocols.

Yitzhak Rabin

Rabin's strength brings hope to Israel on assassination anniversary

Yitzhak Rabin's enduring vision of peace through strength is more relevant than ever as Israel faces modern challenges to protect its citizens and future.

By SHAY GAL
03/11/2024

Is Israel's Iron Beam the world's most powerful laser defense system?

What is the system, and what are its advantages and disadvantages, and does it constitute the future of Israel's air defenses?

By DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
30/10/2024

Defense Ministry: 12,000 wounded during war, over half under 30

According to the division’s data, 93% of the wounded are men, 66% are reservists, and 51% are between the ages of 18 and 30.

29/10/2024

Iron Beam bolstered: Israel expands laser defense with NIS two billion deal

Elbit stated that the contract was awarded to the company to supply Israel's Iron Beam air defense system with high-power laser systems.

28/10/2024

After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy

Dagan described her brother’s struggles, saying, “My mother dedicated her life to trying to save Asaf… He exhibited all the classic symptoms of PTSD.”

The past year's military events have rewritten Israel's defense doctrine

Israel stuck to its defense doctrine for another 45 years, failing to understand the fundamental change in its strategic surroundings and the doctrinal adjustment it required.

Family of Christian soldier killed in Gaza asked to remove cross from grave

Bogdanovski's family immigrated to Israel from Ukraine in 2014, and David enlisted in the IDF and served in the engineering corps. 

Australia reviewing at least 66 defense-related export permits to Israel

A Defense Department spokesperson was quoted by the Guardian as confirming that the process is underway. 

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