Operation Iron Swords

October 7 ceremony will be largest memorial event in Israel's history, founders say

The ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, with the participation of hundreds of bereaved families, hostage survivors, and representatives of affected communities.

An illustration of Israelis attending a memorial service for the October 7 massacre in Hayarkon Park, Tel Aviv.
Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War


Druze reservist files lawsuit after being called ‘Nukhba terrorist’ at IDF ceremony

“I was humiliated in front of everyone,” says a Druze reservist suing an IAF commander after being compared to a terrorist during a military event.

A graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

Israeli gov't approves Netanyahu proposal to rename war from ‘Swords of Iron’ to ‘War of Revival’

“This is the War of Revival of our nation, a direct continuation of the War of Independence,” Netanyahu told the cabinet.

People walk by a large billboard reading "Together we will win" at Azrieli, in Tel Aviv. December 19, 2023.

Frontline heroes: The untold story of Israel’s rescue unit after October 7

Photojournalist Chen Schimmel joined the IDF Field Medical Rescue Company and witnessed courage and devotion in their ourest form: “I wanted to show not just what happened, but who these people are.”

‘RED ALERT’: The PLMR is composed of combat soldiers and medical professionals.

Hibuki: The national comforter of Israel’s children, and the world - opinion

“Hibuki Intervention” has been scientifically proven as the most effective and rapid treatment for post-trauma and anxiety in children.

Hibuki at the Tel Aviv light rail station.

Reichman University leaders warn of crisis at counterterrorism summit

"The struggle over the state’s future will be decided by the soldiers returning from the battlefield," said Prof. Reichman, "we have an obligation to pave a path forward for them."

Prof. Uriel Reichman: “Israel’s enemies are relentlessly working to spread the anti-Zionist narrative.”

The power that replaces tanks and missiles is the war of perception

This is a war not fought primarily on physical terrain but in the minds of people

Vehicles stop at a red traffic light, a day after an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders, in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025.

A commander's dilemma: When old doctrines collapse, hybrid thinking prevails - opinion

When doctrine fails under urban combat conditions, commanders must adapt in real time. Hybrid thinking, merging tactical improvisation with scalable technology, is mission-critical.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 1, 2025.

APCs packed with explosives become key IDF weapon in Gaza war

The IDF’s Southern Command has tripled the use of armored personnel carriers (APCs) during ground maneuvers, but in a new and explosive way.

 An APC maneuvers on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, June 7, 2025.

GFIDF: Partners of fallen soldiers must be recognized in the system

GFIDF sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Manager, Shifra Jacobs

JPost sits down with...GFIDF

Resilience in conflict zones: How Israel's defense tech is saving lives

Israel’s defense tech is powering societal resilience in the face of prolonged conflict.

Defense Tech saves lives