Israel IDF News
IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations
Security officials say terror activity in the West Bank is at its lowest level since 2011, but warn of growing friction, weapons concerns and potential escalation ahead of the holidays.
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says
“I wouldn’t be overconfident if I were the Iranians that they will be able to make this work well for them,” Huckabee said.
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
Kallner, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, told 103FM that he does not think arresting yeshiva students is 'the right way.'
Dozens of drones entered Gaza Strip over recent months, fears Hamas could use in attack - report
At least 28 drones reportedly entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite the IDF thwarting 89 drone smuggling attempts since January, according to Army Radio.
IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces
The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the incident, claiming that the strike "violates the most basic principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the laws of war."
IDF issues new security guidelines for soldiers traveling abroad after deadly Bondi shooting
The IDF Operations Directorate issued a statement emphasizing its security recommendations for soldiers abroad, while it also pointed out the recent increase in antisemitic attacks.
Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court
Reactions to Katz's decision vary from A-G Baharav-Miara's concerns over "political interference in public broadcasting," to the Israel Press Council calling it “illegitimate and illegal”.
IDF intercepts fifth Houthi missile from Yemen in last week
The IDF attacked Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport on Wednesday.
Hamas’s refusal to compromise preceded IDF strikes, sources say
In Israel, there is hope that the US will now apply pressure on the mediators and that the mediators will then apply pressure on Hamas.
IDF targets last Hamas strongholds in Tel al-Sultan, uncovers weapons and tunnels
The Tel al-Sultan battalion was a major part of Hamas's Rafah Brigade.
