IDF

Hi-tech male, female artillery soldiers aiding in defense against Iran, Hezbollah talk to 'Post'

The Jerusalem Post interviewed a mixed female-male IDF firepower unit that is helping to fill combat manpower shortages.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Soldiers from an artillery unit stationed near the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026; illustrative.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett gives a press conference in the Knesset, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Bennett warns Netanyahu over draft evasion, IDF manpower issues during Knesset visit

Former PM Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Netanyahu over the IDF manpower crisis, draft evasion, and the outgoing government’s controversial draft bill.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Kfar Azza faces the task of rebuilding its community.

Bereaved families petition High Court to preserve Kfar Aza massacre site

Bereaved families from Kfar Aza petition the High Court to halt demolition or relocation of the “Young Generation” neighborhood, seeking to preserve the massacre site.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
IDF troops active in Southern Lebanon, published on April 28, 2026.

Several soldiers wounded by explosive drones during operations in southern Lebanon

The IDF announced that the 401st Brigade Commander, Col. Meir Biderman, was severely injured and will be temporarily replaced while he undergoes treatment for his injuries.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

MAY 19, 2026ByANNA BARSKY
(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Mossad appointment controversy: Court orders advisory c'tee reconvene, missed critical information

The decision, issued by a three-panel composed of Justices Dafna Barak-Erez, Ofer Grosskopf, and Alex Stein, serves as an intermediate decision that could shine light on what information Gofman knew.

MAY 19, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.

MAY 19, 2026ByAVI ASHKENAZI
Female IDF combat soldiers.

From battlefield to backyard: Inside Israel's Cando drone revolution

"You dream it, we drone it." Cando's Ghil Harly reveals how Israeli drones may soon deliver organs.

MAY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Drones can save lives

Declassified affidavit says Gofman denied approving intel. material transfer to Telegram channels

Declassified IDF affidavit shows Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman denied approving division intelligence sent to Telegram, key to High Court petitions on his appointment.

MAY 19, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Channel 14 presenter reveals allegedly sensitive US-Iran security information live

During the segment, Riklin indicated that he possessed information he was not permitted to publish. “It does not matter who hinted it to me. They hear me. I cannot speak,” he said.

MAY 19, 2026ByMIKI LEVIN
An Illustration of channel 14 outside a court hearing on the government's drafting of orthodox Jewish religious studies students for the military, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024.

At least two lightly wounded following drone explosion in northern Israel with no sirens

Earlier today, the IDF intercepted a "suspicious aerial target" launched at an IDF position in southern Lebanon, and no sirens sounded, as is protocol.

MAY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A drone is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this picture obtained on November 7, 2021

IDF has destroyed 60% of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, senior commander says

Up to the Forward Defense Line forces aim to destroy enemy infrastructure and clear the area of militants. Beyond the Forward Defense Line, operations are conducted in a targeted manner.

MAY 19, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT
A Hezbollah weapons storage facility uncovered by the IDF in southern Lebanon on May 15, 2026.

Does pragmatism mean we must accept Hamas as part of Gaza’s future? - opinion

Despite talk of transition, doubts remain about Hamas’s willingness to truly relinquish control in Gaza.

MAY 19, 2026ByERIC R. MANDEL
- Samer Sinijlawi addresses the Future of Israel conference, Tel Aviv University, June 19, 2024.

Trump says Iran war will end 'very quickly’ amid reports of planted mines in Strait

Little progress in US-Iran negotiations, say mediators • Bessent urges stronger sanctions on Tehran • Iran "first domino" in atomic weapon-seeking countries, says Vance

MAY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump takes questions from the press during a healthcare affordability event in the South Court Auditorium of The White House in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2026.