Military

The fog of Israel’s forever war: IDF's Lebanon strategy stuck in endless containment - opinion

October 7 shattered the illusion that Iranian backed proxies can be managed indefinitely at Israel’s borders.

IDF activity in southern Lebanon, April 15, 2026.
 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

Families protest after four Border Police soldiers disciplined for having barbecue on Shabbat

IDF operates its domestically produced Ro'em self-propelled howitzer for the first time in southern Lebanon in April 2026.

IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon

 Shayetet 13 operatives.

Israel breaks new ground at sea as Mossad, elite Shayetet 13 raid Lebanon's Naqoura


IDF veterans lost to suicide deserve full military honors - opinion

In the past, IDF troops who took their own lives after serving in combat were not accorded burial in a military cemetery or full military honors.

IDF soldiers prepare for Remembrance Day at the graves of fallen soldiers at the Har Herzl military cemetery, April 23, 2023.

Israeli officer dumps urine on soldiers' clothes, court martialed by IDF

The IDF responded to the incident, saying, “the grave incident is inconsistent with IDF values and with the standards expected from soldiers and commanders in the IDF.”

 IDF soldiers seen as part of operations targeting Syrian military capabilities, in northern Israel, January 9, 2025

WATCH: IDF strike kills Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon, kill Hamas terrorist in Gaza

The IDF conducted the strike "in response to Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

The Diary of Major Eyal Avnion z"l

Major Eyal Avnion leading his troops.

IDF's 500th Armored Brigade to be re-established mid-2026, fully operational by end of 2027

Disbanded in 2003, the 500th Armored Brigade is set to return under Southern Command, restoring a unit once linked to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir speaking with two IDF tanks in the background, May 2025; illustrative.

Israel’s next war with Hezbollah would reshape Lebanon forever - opinion

Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm may invite a war that reshapes Lebanon at enormous cost.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

IDF Golani soldier injured in southern Gaza in second 'operational accident' in 24 hours

The soldier was injured after falling from a building in the Gaza Strip, according to Army Radio's military correspondent, Doron Kadosh.

The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

Iranian officials fear Israel, US could target Iran after Venezuela operation

After Washington seized Venezuela’s president, Iranian sources warn fears are growing that Iran could be next in Trump’s aggressive foreign policy.

The Iranian national flag flies atop a pole at Bam-e Tehran in Tehran, Iran on October 24, 2025.

Jordanian military detains Israelis crossing border illegally, Israelis returned to IDF custody

Jordanian forces detained the individuals after an attempted border crossing in the south, with the IDF saying two Israeli civilians crossed accidentally and were returned.

A Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army royal honor guard in Amman, Jordan, September 17, 2025; illustrative.

Iranian Defense Ministry offers contracts via crypto in attempt to bypass sanctions

Iran’s Defense Ministry export body is offering cryptocurrency payments for military contracts, signaling a new way to bypass sanctions on arms sales.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.