Defense Ministry
IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027
Alongside the government resolution, the IDF and Defense Ministry are advancing legislation in the Knesset, which they hope to expedite after the elections, during the Knesset's first session.
Defense Ministry sanctions UK registered company after transfer of fuel to Hezbollah-owned company
'Not Ben-Gvir': Next defense minister should come from Likud, Netanyahu tells ‘Post’
Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections
Ben-Gvir plans to change IDF ethics code, emphasize 'Jewish values,' if named defense minister
Ben-Gvir's proposal also removes explicit provisions prohibiting harm to "non-combatants" and prisoners of war.
Katz threatens to conquer more Lebanese territory if Hezbollah joins Iranian attacks on Israel
“If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, it will be dealt a heavy blow and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon, in the areas of Nabatieh and Litani," said the defense minister.
Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal
Israel confirmed a deal to purchase 12 Apache helicopters, as nearly NIS 1 billion earmarked for development in the Arab sector was redirected to defense procurement.
IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat
For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods.
Forest medicine is the next big thing
A new study examined whether forest medicine intervention in participants recognized by the Defense Ministry improves their condition. The result: 70% showed a trend of improvement.
State seeks over NIS 1m. from former IDF commander convicted of sexual offenses
Prosecutors say an IDF officer exploited his authority over female soldiers. Now, in an unprecedented lawsuit, Israel is seeking to recover more than NIS 1 million in benefits linked to his offenses.
First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone
The interceptors were manufactured at the new Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems (R2S) facility in Camden, which opened in November 2025.
Israel's defense ministry opens first ever pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026
Eight Israeli defense companies showcased combat-proven drones, AI-powered robotics, and advanced communications systems at a Moroccan defense exhibition under the Abraham Accords.
IDF headstones to include abduction note if soldier was kidnapped, Knesset announces
The new legislation follows a Defense Ministry announcement on Sunday that 1,318 members of Israel's security forces have been killed across all conflict fronts since October 7, 2023.
Opposing Israel's defense establishment, Katz threatens all-out war on Palestinian Authority
Despite the defense minister's warning, IDF has insisted it has no intelligence pointing to an attack, and Shin Bet sources told the Post that they do not know of a concrete threat from the PA.
