Army

US Army to build nuclear microreactors on military bases, $2.2 billion awarded to five companies

So-called microreactors are tiny factory-built nuclear plants that developers say will be easily transported and generate up to 20 megawatts of power each.

|ByREUTERS
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey on board a C-17 cargo plane that transported Valar Atomics' Ward nuclear microreactor from March Air Force Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah, at Hill Air Force Base.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 4, 2026.

Israeli youth eager for combat, majority see IDF as victorious - poll

Despite their faith in the IDF, just 59% expressed medium-to-high levels of trust in the IDF's senior command, while 41% said that they had low or very low trust in the army's senior leadership.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Masa Kumta ceremony: Soldiers receive their light-green berets as part of the IDF's Nahal Brigade, marking the end of months of combat training.

After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve

The friends had arrived in the IDF via different routes. One told me about the influence of Bnei Akiva, another of family history, friends who had already served. Oct. 7, was central for all seven.

|ByYOSSI HURST
IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election

The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

IDF demolishes home of West Bank terrorist who killed Tzeela Gez, infant son

IDF troops demolished the home of terrorist Maher Samara, who murdered Tzeela Gez and her unborn son in the West Bank, in a drive-by shooting in May.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers demolish home of terroist maher Samara.

Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers

Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, KESHET NEEV
(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

Hostages Forum sends legal warning to Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo over abuse of symbols

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sends a legal warning to a haredi yeshiva for misusing its symbols.

OCTOBER 30, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
A woman reacts as families of Israeli hostages and supporters protest outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, marking the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Jerusalem, October 7, 2025

A-G Baharav-Miara warns moves to change Army Radio are stained with political motivations

Baharav-Miara warned that the committee tasked with determining the future of Army Radio "sounds a major alarm on political intervention in public broadcasting."

OCTOBER 29, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion

Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.

OCTOBER 27, 2025ByJACOB NAGEL
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.

New AI directorate may test Israel's cyber hierarchy - analysis

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal takes charge of the PMO’s new AI authority, leading to concerns about overlapping powers and potential clashes.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Creating an Israel that I believe in: Making aliyah and enlisting in the IDF - opinion

For some, being truly part of Israel's story means moving and enlisting.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByA.
THE WRITER arrives on aliyah. ‘Already in those college days, I knew Israel was my home, and that after graduation I would make aliyah,’ she states.

The post-army trip – with fewer headaches: A new service for backpackers

As South America's travel season begins and backpacker bookings rise 57%, Amsalem Tours launches a 24/7 service offering consulting, bookings, insurance, flight changes, and traveler connections.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Peru – Amsalem Tours’ Backpacker Division

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

AUGUST 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

Maine oysterman launches bid to unseat Republican US Senator Susan Collins

Graham Platner, a Marine and Army veteran, said he’s angered by how unlivable the northeasternmost US state has become for working-class people.

AUGUST 20, 2025ByREUTERS
: U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) speaks on behalf of one of U.S. President Donald Trump's judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 30, 2025.