Military

US blocks wider Israeli attack on Hezbollah after deadly Lebanon blast, saving peace talks - report

Separately, Walla reported on Thursday that upon learning of the deadly incident in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned why soldiers entered the booby-trapped building.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.
Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34

Two IDF reservists killed, four injured after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon

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

Armed military men keep watch from a military truck during a public destruction exercise at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja, Nigeria, July 30, 2026.

Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist


US to drastically cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO in Europe, officials say

The decision would limit NATO's ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance, the report said.

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions

Korah's rebellion shows how mistrust and competing narratives destroy dialogue, as reflected today in Israel’s haredi draft divide.

Meira Sohlberg, wife of Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, reacts to the attack by haredi protesters on their Alon Shvut home, June 3.

Qatar expands national service for non-residents born in the country, children of Qatari mothers

Those who enlist in the national service program will also receive financial incentives and have the opportunity to pursue permanent residency.

A Qatar flag in front of the Doha skyline on September 20, 2025.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

The IDF promoted Guy Markizeno and Tal Politis to the General Staff, placing them in two of Israel's most influential security positions amid ongoing regional challenges.

An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

Military helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed all 22 personnel on board, military confirms

The Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad during take-off due to a technical fault, the military said in a statement on Wednesday.

Pakistani Army officers and people offer prayers as they attend the funeral of the victims, who died after an Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistani Kashmir, June 11, 2026.

Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says

"The forces understand that the only way for us to succeed is to hunt the drone operators and kill them," the senior officer said.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade

Elbit completed a major live field demonstration of its export version of the IDF's Digital Ground Army system in Sweden, as European armies look to modernize amid fears of a possible war with Russia

A demonstration of the Digital Ground Army system, June 2026.

IDF's 401st Armored Division changes chief weeks after outgoing head injured by Hezbollah FPV drone

Col. Meir Biderman was seriously wounded by a Hezbollah drone on May 20. The changeover was planned before the attack that wounded him in southern Lebanon.

Col. Meir Biderman (L), wounded by a Hezbollah drone attack, embraces IDF Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo (R) at a changeover ceremony, June 7, 2026.

French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilization plot

Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Daily life of french soldiers of barkhane military operation in Mali (Africa) launch in 2013 against terrorism in the area. Ilustrative.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.