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Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions

The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Protesters supporting the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into the Israeli military block a road in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, central Israel, in protest against the continued road blockades by ultra-Orthodox demonstrators following the arrest of draft evaders, June 26, 2026.
US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Israel's alliance with America is vital, but Jerusalem can't outsource its security - editorial

The US will remain Israel’s most important ally. That relationship must continue to flourish. Israel should work with Washington, consult with Washington, and strengthen every channel of cooperation.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

"I want armaments independence. I deeply appreciate the support we have received, and which I have also brought over the years, from our American friends," the PM said.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV
President Isaac Herzog receives the first-ever Ambassador of Somaliland to Israel, Mohamed Hagi, in his residence last month.

Somaliland Defense Minister says IDF will not establish presence in their country

Though Israel has been training Somaliland's police, the IDF won't have a military base there going forward.

|ByREUTERS

A country divided, is a country with violence. It is not normal - opinion

Israel and Palestinians have been going back and forth with the fighting. When will it be enough?

OCTOBER 13, 2022ByGERSHON BASKIN
PALESTINIANS CLASH with Israeli security forces in the Shuafat Refugee Camp in Jerusalem, Monday.

Israel has foiled dozens of cyber attacks by Iran over last year, IDF says

An increase of 70% of hostile activity was recorded over the past year by Iran. Here's how Israel is fighting back.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The IDF’s Cyber Defense Directorate C41 Directorate.

Israel might use armed drones in West Bank counter terrorism operations

Two IDF commanders underwent training to operate an air force assault command center that monitors and controls armed drones for operational use.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A SKYLARK drone is thrown by an IDF soldier during a military exercise in southern Israel in 2013

Israel's security forces bust massive weapons smuggling ring

Revealed on Monday, Israel Police's special operations unit and the IDF bust a major smuggling attempt in southern Israel.

AUGUST 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Firearms were found in the back of the suspects' vehicle

WATCH: This is how the IDF killed the terrorist in Nablus - play-by-play

How did the intense operation in Nablus to stop a wanted terrorist unfold? Read the operational play-by-play >>>

AUGUST 9, 2022ByWALLA!, MICHAEL STARR
Combat footage of Yamam commandos on a mission in Nablus to stop the terrorist Ibrahim al-Nabulsi

IDF arrests 13 Hamas-affiliated suspects, clashes erupt in Nablus

13 Hamas-affiliated terror suspects arrested, from 39 homes • Clashes break out, include stone throwing, Molotov cocktails

AUGUST 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces operating in the West Bank, August 1, 2022.

IDF troops to see salary rise by end of week - PM Bennett

“This is the little bit that can be done for those who do so much for us,” Bennett said.

JANUARY 30, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldiers of the ultra-Orthodox 'Nahal Brigade' seen silhouetted holding their weapons at an Israeli army base in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 31, 2014.

New IDF intelligence center under construction in the Negev

Plans for the intelligence center were announced in late November at a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

JANUARY 11, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Breaking ground in the IDF's new intelligence center being built in the Negev. Construction is expected to conclude by 2028.

4 killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah sites in Syria

The airstrike is the fourth alleged Israeli strike on Syria in the past month.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021ByTZVI JOFFRE
An Israeli F16 fighter jet takes off during a joint international aerial training exercise hosted by Israel and dubbed "Blue Flag 2017" at Ovda military air base in southern Israel November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson

Since 2018, he serves as the OC of the IDF’s Aerial Defense Command.

APRIL 3, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson, April 3, 2021.