IDF detains Israeli civilians who crossed into Syria, others who attempted to breach border
The IDF noted that it has identified a recent increase in illegal border crossing attempts into Syria, both successful and unsuccessful.
Defense News
Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers
Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge
Israel to produce its own JDAM bombs en masse within two years, in bid for arms independence
Reporter’s Notebook: The threat along Syrian buffer zone is far from over for Israel
For now, there appears to be little appetite to withdraw from the buffer zone, largely because of lingering questions over whether Syria’s new president is truly capable of controlling the country.
Israeli military nearing breaking point without more manpower, IDF warns Knesset committee
The reported gap in platoon commanders comes as the military continues to warn of broader manpower shortages across combat formations.
IDF troops catch of West Bank car ramming attack suspect
No injuries were reported in the reported car ramming, the IDF said in a statement.
Can Netanyahu’s strength-first strategy guide Israel through the new Middle East? - analysis
Prime Minister Netanyahu has been stressing the fact that Israel has to be strong to survive in the Middle East. However, will Israel need to rely solely on strength now to move forward?
IDF rescues Israeli Breslov hassidim after they flee police into West Bank village
After fleeing to the West Bank village of Mukhmas, the hassidim contacted Israeli security forces, saying a group of Palestinians had surrounded their vehicle.
IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive
The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.
BoP says UNRWA 'has no place' in Gaza as COGAT launches pilot program for returning residents
"We are turning the page on the complex of perpetual aid dependency and conflict," the BoP said. "The people of Gaza deserve better."
Netanyahu, Katz say IDF will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms
Katz noted that the IDF's current military goal in Lebanon was not to return the situation to its previous state, but to "change the reality and bring security to the residents of the North."
Dozens of drones entered Gaza Strip over recent months, fears Hamas could use in attack - report
At least 28 drones reportedly entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite the IDF thwarting 89 drone smuggling attempts since January, according to Army Radio.
'We think Tehran, they think Taiwan': Israeli official exposes US-Israel strategic divide
"The difference between us is not in how we understand the threat, but in our priorities: for us, Iran is an existential threat; for the United States, it is a chronic regional challenge."
