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'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.
Soldiers from "Force 100" attend the three panel High Court of Justice bench which will hear arguments on who will investigate former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi for her responsibility in leaking the video showing abuse of a detainee at the Sde Teiman base by IDF reservists.

Sde Teiman investigation: Judges propose compromise after packed hearing

From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah visits Bint Jbeil, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in southern Lebanon, November 27, 2024.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon, IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Amit Cohen


At least 450 ultra-Orthodox Jews join IDF since October 7 massacre

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews have enlisted in the IDF since the start of the war, although the majority remain opposed to military service.

 Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers

Finding Hamas chief's wheelchair: Where is Muhammad Deif now? - analysis

After the IDF found footage relating to Hamas military chief Muhammad Deif, the most important question remains: Where is Deif now?

 (TOP) A fighter from the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, is seen inside an underground tunnel, in Gaza, August 18, 2014.

IDF sources: Dismantling Hamas in southern Gaza may extend into ‘Stage 3’

“Stage 3” refers to a point where the “main war” is over but where the IDF is expected to continue for three to nine months to fight an insurgency.

  IDF and Shin Bet forces operate in Khan Yunis neighborhood where Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, lived in recent years. December 15, 2023.

The IDF’s challenging rescue of hostages in Gaza - analysis

Israel must make decisive choices in the northern sector, as the current policy has not yielded significant changes in recent months.

 Smoke rises over Gaza as seen from Southern Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, November 10, 2023.

Two female soldiers with tattoos join artillery reserves: 'Together we will win'

Paz and Omer from Tel Aviv chose to set aside their daily routines and step into the world of reserve service in the artillery.


Israel Rises: Aid platform launched to coordinate volunteer efforts

Israel Rises aims to reduce redundancies and oversights in the nationwide attempt to provide aid to those in need.

Israel Rises homepage.

'Never again’: Tel Aviv's controversial billboard campaign

The billboards feature images of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah being held captive by Israeli security forces.

 A large billboard with the words "Never Again" above the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, October 18, 2023.

TAU: Over 5,000 students called up for IDF reserve duty will receive an initial grant of NIS 1,000

The students will receive the grant within the next few days to mark TAU's appreciation for their service and to help ease their burden when they return to studies.

 Tel Aviv University

Swords of Iron: A call to humanity to prevail - opinion

Let us be an inspiration to others through our actions and words, and work together to build a world of peace, love, and hope.

 AN IDF staging area near the border with Gaza, on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Israeli poll finds 49% support for holding off on Gaza invasion

Asking if the military should immediately escalate to a large-scale invasion, 29% of Israelis agreed while 49% said "it would be better to wait."

 A convoy of Israeli tanks at sunset near the southern Israeli border with Gaza, October 12, 2023.