Surge in ultra-Orthodox recruits joining IDF combat roles
They will be assigned to a range of combat frameworks designed to accommodate ultra-Orthodox lifestyles while maintaining full operational standards.
They will be assigned to a range of combat frameworks designed to accommodate ultra-Orthodox lifestyles while maintaining full operational standards.
The IDF recently uncovered a two-kilometer-long Hamas tunnel in northern Gaza that was built to target Israeli communities, after which engineering forces demolished the tunnel.
‘Amit was an officer and commander of the highest caliber, a leader who led from the front with a deep sense of mission and unwavering commitment to the security of the State of Israel.’
The drill simulated a coordinated surprise terror assault by land and sea, testing air and ground coordination, mass-casualty response, civilian rescues, intelligence closure, and battlefield command under fire.
Four Israeli citizens from Masoudin al-Azazmeh in the Negev were arrested as part of the joint investigation.
In 2025, the Israel Defense Forces reshaped the region’s security reality while refusing to return to the failures of October 7.
As part of their first deployment to Syria, troops from the Hasmonean Brigade carried out surveillance missions, gathering vital intelligence to prevent terrorism from taking root in the volatile region.
‘We will not allow the Hamas terrorist organization to rebuild its power or threaten us again.’
Troops from the Northern Brigade Combat Team uncovered a rocket launcher loaded with five rockets and prepared for launch.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the IDF has crushed Hamas’s frontline forces, secured a new defensive line in Gaza, and is fully committed to permanently disarming Hamas and ensuring Israel never returns to the reality of October 7.
Throughout 2025, the IDF fought terror on its borders, including a direct war with Iran that crippled its ballistic and nuclear capabilities and secured the return of all but one hostage from Gaza.
The F-15IA will significantly strengthen Israel’s operational readiness well into the future.
The IDF continues to operate within the Yellow Line in Gaza, maintaining security across Israeli-controlled territory while clearing the area of weapons and remaining terrorists.
According to the IDF, the plans include joint exercises and training, professional working groups across multiple operational fields.
The Israel Defense Forces have just received the world’s first operational laser air-defense system, Iron Beam, adding a new layer to their already multifaceted defenses by enabling cheaper and more precise interceptions.
Zamir described the incident as a “severe terror attack” and ordered an increase in troop deployments across Central Command.
After more than 100 days in southern Syria, the Spearhead Brigade (55) completed dozens of operations securing the Golan Heights, confiscating heavy weapons and ammunition, and eliminating dozens of terrorists.
The force apprehended four terrorists who were involved in advancing terrorist activity and preparing an attack.
Israel’s Northern Brigade, operating in northern Gaza’s Yellow Line area, eliminated dozens of terrorists, destroyed over four kilometers of Hamas tunnels, and uncovered mortar bombs hidden under a children’s blanket.
‘Israel’s air superiority in the Middle East is a foundation of our national defense,’ Netanyahu said.
