Defense News

IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims

UNIFIL alleges that an IDF tank rammed its vehicles twice in southern Lebanon and fired warning shots nearby, raising concerns over safety and freedom of movement.

UNIFIL Chief Maj.-Gen. Diodato Abagnara, attends a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz visit IDF troops in southern Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, published April 12, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists responsible for fallen soldier in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the IDF's Golani Brigade's 13 Battalion operating in southern Lebanon, published April 12, 2026.

WATCH: IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache stored in Bint Jbail hospital, kills dozens of terrorists

Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF's Givati Brigade after raiding a Bint Jbail hospital used by Hezbollah terrorists, published April 12, 2026.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including Al Jazeera journalist IDF says was Hamas operative

The strike that killed Al Jazeera's Muhammad Washah targeted a vehicle he and one other Palestinian, who was also killed, were driving along the coastal road in Gaza City, health authorities said.

APRIL 9, 2026ByREUTERS

Palestinians live among the ruins of their destroyed homes after returning to the town of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, February 8, 2026

Hezbollah fires at North, fragment falls in open area, no injuries

Iran had also launched missiles toward Israel early Wednesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

APRIL 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 24, 2026.

Sirens sound across Israel as Iran launches missile barrage, despite ceasefire agreement

The missile barrage triggered sirens across southern, central, and northern Israel.

APRIL 8, 2026ByARIELLA ROITMAN

A fragment of a missile fired from Iran toward Israel, intercepted by Israeli air defense systems, seen lodged in the ground in the Golan Heights, April 7, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists operating from southern Lebanon mosque

The military also killed a Hezbollah terrorist who was monitoring IDF operations in the region, and killed additional terror cells, seizing their weapons, including explosives and firearms.

APRIL 7, 2026ByJAMES GENN

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 7, 2026.

Mike Huckabee thanks Netanyahu for Israel's role in pilot rescue operation

"US SF carried out brilliant op," Huckabee said, adding "IDF & Mossad were helpful partners in the mission."

APRIL 6, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN, TZVI JASPER

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

What US rescue of shot down pilot means for Hormuz, Kharg, potential invasions in Iran - analysis

Could the success of the operation enhance the chances of US President Donald Trump approving a ground invasion of the Straits of Hormuz or of Kharg Island?

APRIL 6, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

US AIRMEN conduct preflight operations prior to a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber departing base in the US Strategic Command area of responsibility for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an undisclosed location, March 29, 2026.

After F-15s assassinated Khamenei, Air Force Base chief says now hunting Iran ballistic missiles

IDF Hatzerim Air Force Base Chief Brig. Gen. "R" tells the Post about stalking Iran ballistic missile crews and the dangers of air defenses, even with general air supremacy.

APRIL 6, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB