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Israel’s Forgotten Mourners: Grandparents of fallen soldiers finally recognized

According to the FIDF, more than 1,500 grandparents have lost grandchildren in IDF service since October 7, 2023.

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Israel’s Forgotten Mourners: Grandparents of fallen soldiers finally recognized

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IDF News

IDF chief approves plans to intensify fighting in north

Hezbollah Redwan Forces

IDF reveals Hezbollah’s plan to invade Israel

Members of the South Yamas special forces

Potential joint USA–Israeli commando operation to extract buried enriched‑uranium under hostile fire

Israel sets up special force to hunt down perpetrators of October 7th massacre

Remembering Operation Good Neighbor: IDF Aid to Syrians

How the IDF tracks down Hezbollah drone operating teams in Lebanon

IDF to be tasked with evacuating illegal Arab settlement blocking Jewish construction near Jerusalem

IDF roundup: reservist killed as IDF strikes Hezbollah, Hamas targets

Wael Mahmoud Abd al-Halim

IDF kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Lebanon

Shavuot and the IDF – The growing trend of combining Torah study with IDF service

Map of Northern Security Zone

How strategic depth impedes Hezbollah’s drone threat

Izz al-Din Haddad

IDF kills Hamas military chief in targeted Gaza strike

Analysis

If Trump signs a deal – Israel will likely hit Iran alone

War in Middle East dramatically changed way US defense establishment views Israel

Defense officials warn of dramatic deterioration in Judea & Samaria security situation

IAF must decide – narrow or wide area strike on Iran

Could Egypt and Turkey team up against Israel?

The US, not Israel, led push for Iran regime change

How Gaza can be conquered and Hamas defeated

Frozen Fight – IDF in limbo on three separate fronts

Does Jewish Law permit making babies from the DNA of deceased soldiers?

Experts: End of the Ayatollah regime closer than it seems

Videos

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WATCH: 100-meter Hezbollah tunnel demolished by IDF troops

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WATCH: Inside the elite IDF unit rescuing soldiers in complete darkness

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WATCH: IDF strikes several Hezbollah structures in south Lebanon

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WATCH: Above ground and below it — IDF battles Hezbollah across every front

Heroes

Despite heavy load – reservist soldier motivation at all time high

Despite heavy load – reservist soldier motivation at all time high

The Oct. 7th Effect – Civilian security teams skyrocket from 70 to over 1,000

The Oct. 7th Effect – Civilian security teams skyrocket from 70 to over 1,000

The 70-year-old Rabbi who continues to serve in the IDF as a combat medic

The 70-year-old Rabbi who continues to serve in the IDF as a combat medic

Magen 48 teaches local security teams how to prevent another Oct. 7th

Magen 48 teaches local security teams how to prevent another Oct. 7th

Weapons

IDF acquires Smart Shooter Hopper automated drone-intercept heavy machine guns

IDF acquires Smart Shooter Hopper automated drone-intercept heavy machine guns

How the IDF handles seized enemy weapons

How the IDF handles seized enemy weapons

AXON Vision Hunter AI – the battlefield‑perception engine that identifies camouflaged anti‑tank threats

AXON Vision Hunter AI – the battlefield‑perception engine that identifies camouflaged anti‑tank threats

IDF’s new homemade Atalef explosive drone designed to knock out Hezbollah drone units

IDF’s new homemade Atalef explosive drone designed to knock out Hezbollah drone units