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Israeli Air Force unveils new rapid-response unit to stop October 7-style ground invasions

New arm of the Air Force set up to jump into automatic action if war is declared • More helicopters ready to mow down attackers on border within an hour

A military helicopter flies above the Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, January 8, 2024
Palestinian home attacked by stone-throwing by Jewish settlers near Hebron, December 24.

Palestinian toddler injured by Jewish rioters throwing stones near Hebron

 IDF soldiers seen operating in northern Israel, near the Lebanese border, September 18, 2024

Ahead of future Hezbollah conflict, IDF flags gaps responding to drones, anti-tank missiles

This picture taken from west of Jabalya in the Gaza Strip shows smoke rising after explosions carried out by the Israeli army inside the Green Line, northeast of Beit Lahia on December 24, 2025.

IDF: Four km. of Gaza tunnels destroyed, dozens of terrorists killed over recent months


WATCH: IDF, Shin Bet kill key operative in IRGC's Quds Force in southern Lebanon strike

Hasin Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawahiri was a central figure in the elite Quds Force intelligence unit which managed much of the terror against Israel emanating from Lebanon and Syria. 

Smoke rises from the site of a series of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of al-Katrani on December 18, 2025.

IDF reservist runs over Palestinian praying on side of the road in West Bank

The IDF, in overnight operations in the West Bank, also detained multiple suspects involved in terrorism-related activities, including the planning of a terror attack.

IDF operates in West Bank, September 19, 2025.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist near Jannata, in southern Lebanon

According to Army Radio, the attack targeted a vehicle in the city of Jannata, located in the Tyre district, in what seems to be a targeted assassination of a Hezbollah terrorist.

  Israel Air Force, April 14, 2024.

Assassinated Lebanese soldier had Hezbollah connection, IDF sources confirm to 'Post'

The IDF had sent out a photo of Abdullah in a Lebanese army uniform, and Hezbollah did not deny that the two other individuals he was killed with were connected to the terror organization.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Palestinian and other flags at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon

Gal Hirsch travels to Cairo for talks on returning final hostage Ran Gvili's remains

Coordinator for Hostages Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch met with senior officials in Cairo to discuss securing the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's remains, the last hostage yet to be freed.

Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch (C) talking with President Isaac Herzog at the funeral of St.-Sgt. Daniel Oz, November 6, 2025; illustrative.

IAF chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general

Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar referenced efforts to return the long-lost shot-down IAF pilot during a pilot-cadets course graduation ceremony.

Friends of Israeli pilot Ron Arad who has been missing since October 1986 march in his memory in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2024.

'Israel will respond': PM vows reprisal for Hamas ceasefire violation after officer wounded by IED

The officer sustained light injuries and was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. The IDF confirmed that his family has been notified.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor after their meeting in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024.

IDF strikes Hezbollah launch sites and infrastructure in southern Lebanon

“The presence of the attacked launch sites constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon,” the military stated.

 Smoke billows from Nabatieh district, following Israeli strikes, according to two Lebanese security sources, as seen from Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 8, 2025.

After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Beersheba’s southern command to be vacated and transformed into a residential and leisure complex

The Subcommittee for Planning and Construction in the Beersheba Municipality has recommended depositing the plan “The Command Compound – Heart of the Old City.” The next hot spot in Beersheba.

The Command Compound – Heart of the Old City.

IDF says Hamas finance official killed in same strike as second-in-command

Zaqout was responsible for recruiting and transferring tens of millions of dollars to the Qassam Brigades to support its operations against Israel.

Abdel Hay Zoqout, a member of Hamas's finance department, was killed two weeks ago in a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet, IDF spokesman  Col. Avichai Edraei announced on Wednesday.