Defense Ministry

Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."

Air and missile defense batteries are now high-value assets, whose mission is continuity of effect under attack. If that continuity collapses, civilian warning, interception, and the protection of cr

Bereaved families now number over 59,000, with a significant rise since Hamas's October 7 massacre.

The four-year long contract will include an additional "ten years of follow-on maintenance and support services" according to Elbit.

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.

The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.

How Moshe Arens reshaped Israel’s defense doctrine by placing the civilian home front at its center

The move comes as the infrastructure intelligence company expands its municipal, critical infrastructure, and defense-related activities in Israel and North America.

The decision followed debates in the committee that went late into the night. The second and third readings are expected to take place in the Knesset plenum on Thursday.

The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran has struck Israel, as well as Gulf neighbours, with drones and missiles.