The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were founded in 1948 and rely on compulsory service and a large reserve system. This hub gathers reporting on the IDF from across Israel's newsrooms: operations in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond, military spokesperson statements, names of fallen soldiers, senior appointments and debates over conscription and reserve duty.
Jerusalem PostOn Sunday, the Mount Hebron Regional Council announced it was establishing eight new outposts in the Hebron Hills in response to the terror attack.
Jerusalem PostIsrael has not ruled out the possibility of reaching a peace agreement with Lebanon once the security threat posed by Hezbollah has been removed.
The ForwardThe chronically online are still reeling from — and reveling in — the cheating scandal surrounding Jewish YouTubers Ethan and Hila Klein. And, after Hila’s estranged brother spoke out for the first time this week, commenters have revived…
Times of Israel — Israel & the RegionProsecutors say soldier sent Iranian handler sensitive info about military's readiness and call-ups, including his own deployment during Iran war; probe finds handler joined Telegram group for incoming soldiers
JFeedIsrael's military prosecution has indicted an IDF soldier arrested in September on charges of spying for Iran, including photographing interceptors and American refueling aircraft at an Israeli airfield.
Jerusalem Post — Israel NewsDespite rejecting Zamir's earlier recommendation to exit the West Bank city, Netanyahu may show more flexibility now that the election has passed.
Jerusalem Post — Israel NewsThe IDF Military Prosecution charged a soldier with providing information to the enemy and maintaining contact with a foreign agent after his arrest in September.
YnetnewsCambridge City Council narrowly backed a plan urging city pension funds to divest from firms linked to Israel's military, including Elbit and Palantir, but rejected a broader boycott of city contracts amid concerns over antisemitism and…
Ynetnews CultureTwisted Frequency cancels performance by Israeli psytrance artist Dekel, citing his past IDF service, continued performances in Israel and failure to publicly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, despite acknowledging it found no verified…
Ynetnews BusinessAmid mounting tensions with Iran, the IDF seeks an urgent 25 billion shekel budget boost, but political deadlock threatens approval as defense spending could hit 200 billion shekels, potentially forcing tax hikes and cuts to public services
Jerusalem Post — Israel NewsThe IDF said Wednesday that security forces had demolished 12 terrorist monuments in the West Bank this week as part of ongoing efforts to remove such structures.
Jerusalem Post — Israel NewsAhmed Muhammad Ahmed Baraka, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was responsible for abducting Israeli civilians during the October 7 massacre.