Army

Israeli youth are highly motivated to serve in IDF but don't trust senior leadership, survey finds

The IDSF found that over 60% of participants view the IDF as a "victorious army," compared to just 13% who disagreed with that statement.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 4, 2026.
Masa Kumta ceremony: Soldiers receive their light-green berets as part of the IDF's Nahal Brigade, marking the end of months of combat training.

After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve

IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election

IDF calls on you, prepare your wallet. Enlisting at Tel Hashomer

The billion–shekel industry celebrating on the backs of pre–army youth


Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers

Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.

(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

Hostages Forum sends legal warning to Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo over abuse of symbols

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sends a legal warning to a haredi yeshiva for misusing its symbols.

A woman reacts as families of Israeli hostages and supporters protest outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, marking the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Jerusalem, October 7, 2025

A-G Baharav-Miara warns moves to change Army Radio are stained with political motivations

Baharav-Miara warned that the committee tasked with determining the future of Army Radio "sounds a major alarm on political intervention in public broadcasting."

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion

Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.

New AI directorate may test Israel's cyber hierarchy - analysis

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal takes charge of the PMO’s new AI authority, leading to concerns about overlapping powers and potential clashes.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Creating an Israel that I believe in: Making aliyah and enlisting in the IDF - opinion

For some, being truly part of Israel's story means moving and enlisting.

THE WRITER arrives on aliyah. ‘Already in those college days, I knew Israel was my home, and that after graduation I would make aliyah,’ she states.

The post-army trip – with fewer headaches: A new service for backpackers

As South America's travel season begins and backpacker bookings rise 57%, Amsalem Tours launches a 24/7 service offering consulting, bookings, insurance, flight changes, and traveler connections.

Peru – Amsalem Tours’ Backpacker Division

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

Maine oysterman launches bid to unseat Republican US Senator Susan Collins

Graham Platner, a Marine and Army veteran, said he’s angered by how unlivable the northeasternmost US state has become for working-class people.

: U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks on behalf of one of U.S. President Donald Trump's judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 30, 2025.

US Army soldier accused of attempting to share tank information with Russia

An active duty soldier in Texas is facing two federal charges accusing him of attempting to transmit national defense information and export controlled technical data without a license.

US Army soldier