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Israel expects to find Hezbollah drone solution in upcoming weeks, IAI CEO announces

Levy also criticized France for barring Israel from the Eurosatory weapons exhibition, saying “An embargo is something that has accompanied the State of Israel for many years."

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.
An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.

British Defense Minister Healey resigns after spat over military funding with PM Starmer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Netanyahu says he won't allow for Iran, Hezbollah to establish 'new security paradigm for Israel'


Flooding collapses West Bank security fence section near Hebron, causing security breach risk

The collapse marks a potentially dangerous security breach from the West Bank. 

Section of the security fence collapsed in Hebron area of the West Bank due to flooding, November 25, 2025.

Hundreds of Gazans evacuated from Strip for medical treatment - COGAT

Nearly 300 Gazans needing medical care left Gaza via Israel and Jordan for treatment abroad after vetting and coordination with global partners.

 Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee their homes after the IDF issued evacuation orders, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, June 3, 2025

Israel, US to accelerate production of Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling missiles

Amid concerns Israel could run out of Iron Dome interceptors and be left defenseless, the government announced it will accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam system.

The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Hundreds of Hamas-linked operatives had ties to Canada on Oct. 7 - report

Multiple Canadian residents were discovered to be funding or active within Hamas.

 Supporters of a ceasefire in Gaza pray as they gather to protest outside the venue of a Liberal Party fundraising rally featuring Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 15, 2024.

WATCH: 1,000th US military aid aircraft lands in Israel, Baram calls it 'crucial link'

To date, over 120,000 tons of military equipment, munitions, weapons systems, and protective gear have been transferred to Israel via 1,000 aircraft and approximately 150 maritime vessels.

1,000th US military aid aircraft lands in Israel.

Elbit Systems to upgrade Israel's Merkava tanks in $200m. Defense Ministry deal

Elbit Systems secured a $210m MOD contract to upgrade Merkava tanks with renewed electronics, AI-enhanced sights, spare parts, and long-term support.

An Israeli soldier looks on from a Merkava tank while operating in a location given as Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in this handout picture released on December 7, 2023

Israel advances sweeping reforms to boost, streamline defense exports

With global demand for Israeli technologies rising, the Ministry of Defense is introducing a streamlined framework to boost competitiveness

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Israel’s top civil service chiefs tour Jordan border to shape five-year eastern front plan

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram led an inter-ministerial team to review security, settlement, and infrastructure needs along Jordan's border.

An inter-ministerial directors-general team, led by Defense Ministry Director-General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram with the acting director-general of the Prime Minister’s Office Drorit Steinmetz and Settlement Affairs Ministry Director-General Avi Meir, toured the Jordan border, November 18, 2025.

Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns

Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms.

IDF reservists in Gaza.

Defense Minister Katz finally condemns Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians

Katz's condemnation came months after a spike in such attacks, six days after a new mass attack last week, and after yet another mass attack earlier Monday.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.