IDF

Netzah Yehuda CEO denies reports of battalion's suspension following CNN altercation

The battalion had previously been said to have been suspended by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday, following an altercation between reservist soldiers and CNN reporters.

NETZAH YEHUDA Battalion seen before a swearing in ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, June 11, 2025.
NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen wearing a gold pin of a noose, on December 8, 2025.

Gulf states urge end of war, terror death penalty approved

Car wrecks and a residential building damaged by a strike amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 30, 2026.

IDF strikes anti-tank, anti-aircraft missile production sites in Tehran

An Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran, March 18, 2026.

All critical, essential targets within Iran to be destroyed before Passover, IDF announces


IDF suspending Netzah Yehuda reservists, not just company involved, following CNN team debacle

The IDF says it opposes the battalion's full disbandment, which is considered one of the flagship projects for integrating haredim into the military.

 A soldier from the primarily Orthodox and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Netzah Yehuda Battalion during a swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall, Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

IDF Chief of Staff suspends battalion that accosted CNN news team in West Bank

The battalion’s operational deployment will be suspended until it has undergone “a process aimed at reinforcing its professional and ethical foundations,” the IDF wrote. 

The IDF detained a group of CNN journalists in the West Bank on Friday, as shown by footage from the US-based news outlet. March 28, 2026.

Aish backs Israel and US forces protecting peace, freedom - opinion

Aish affirms unwavering support for Israel and the IDF, calling on all to unite against hatred, terror, and oppression.

 Aish Hatorah World Center opposite the Kotel in Jerusalem.

IDF strikes 'critical' Iranian ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Tehran

The IDF additionally struck Iranian command centers and weapon production sites in Tehran earlier on Saturday, following weekend attacks on Iranian nuclear development facilities.

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026.

Israel’s manpower crisis: IDF Chief’s warning, a wake-up call for Israeli leaders - editoral

IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel's political leadership about a growing manpower crisis, stressing the urgent need for a conscription bill to sustain the military amid escalating tensions with Iran.

DF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.

IDF detains CNN journalists in the West Bank, one crew member injured, cameras damaged

IDF soldiers detained a CNN crew covering settler violence for at least two hours. One photographer was injured, and his camera was damaged.

Israeli forces demolish a home in Tarqumiya, in the West Bank on February 1, 2026.

Amir Peretz saw what others missed: Iron Dome reshaped Israel’s defense and future - opinion

Amir Peretz concluded his three-year tenure as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries in November 2024. He successfully boosted international partnerships and company revenue.

Amir Peretz at an Economic Affairs committee meeting in the Israeli parliament on january 26, 2011.

Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah in state of crisis, Strait of Hormuz paralyzed

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

DECLARING A  post-Islamist era is premature: Attendees at the funeral of Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib at Tehran’s Grand Mosque, March 20.

IDF arrests 80 wanted individuals, seizes weapons during West Bank operations

The IDF completed multiple operations in the West Bank, arresting 80 wanted individuals, seizing firearms and drones, and addressing rising violence amid settler attacks in the region.

IDF forces conduct offensive operations in the West Bank. March 28, 2026.

'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament

“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.