Israel’s Ministry of Defense has neutralized hundreds of decades-old anti-tank mines along the Jordanian border as part of an expanded eastern security barrier aimed at strengthening long-term border control.
Lieutenant O is making history as the first female mechanics officer on the Sa’ar 6 patrol corvettes, following 2.5 years of intensive training at the Naval Academy to prepare for life at sea.
On January 6, the world marks World Day for War Orphans, as Israelis reflect on the sacrifices their parents made for the Jewish state in its wars to survive.
The IDF carried out airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Monday, targeting Hezbollah and Hamas sites as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the groups’ military infrastructure and protect Israel’s northern communities.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Reef Harush fell in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and selflessness that continues to inspire his family and friends as they honor his memory.
A year after a covert Shayetet 13 raid deep in northern Lebanon, the IDF has revealed new details showing how the abduction of a Hezbollah-linked ship captain helped expose the group’s secret maritime terror program.
Israeli laboratories use fingerprints, dental imaging, and genetic testing to identify fallen soldiers, ensuring that every individual receives a proper burial, surrounded by family and friends for a final farewell.
Following the lessons of October 7, Israel has overhauled training for its community rapid-response teams, placing civilian defenders through intensive drills led by elite IDF units.
Thousands of families across Israel navigate daily life with a significant piece missing, as many fathers are called up for reserve duties, making home life challenging and emotionally difficult.
In recent weeks, the IDF conducted operations in the Yellow Line area of eastern Rafah, dismantling Hamas terror infrastructure and seizing weapons and surveillance equipment.
After losing his leg in a devastating explosion during combat in Gaza, Yoav Tzivoni shares a powerful story of survival, faith, stoic resilience, and the healing strength of community that transformed tragedy into hope.
