IDF

Sniper bullet nearly hit him, now he commands battalion built after Oct. 7 failures - interview

Lt.-Col. (res.) Eli Zilberman describes the establishment of the Tzuri Battalion, its operations in the Benjamin Brigade sector, and the lessons learned from the October 7 attack.

The Tzuri Battalion aimed to help address the IDF's deep shortcomings.
A Polish Air Forces US-made AH-6h Apache helicopter participates in a lake crossing, as troops from Poland and Lithuania take part in the "Bursztynowy Obronca-26" (Amber Defender) military exercise on the Orzysz military training ground, north-eastern Poland, on June 24, 2026.

IDF: Israel’s Apache deal not off, but at risk as NIS 15 billion delay drags on

Israeli leftist activists gather as Palestinian residents and solidarity volunteers stand on the roof of a house besieged by Israeli settlers in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, West Bank, August 14, 2026

IDF, Israel Police trade blame as West Bank settler violence ramps up: 'Where was the military?'

Shachpatz is a new app designed to help IDF veterans abroad by offering travel guidance, emergency contacts, and access to legal assistance.

‘We are behind you’: Shachpatz App offers IDF veterans rapid legal help abroad for emergencies


Lebanese army failing to curb Hezbollah activity in south, Israeli officials tell US

"There is no real friction between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah. Hezbollah would not want anyone to collect its weapons or destroy its infrastructure," a senior security official said.

A Lebanese army officer looks up at an Israeli drone while standing on an armoured vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in one of three pilot zones following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered plan, July 26, 2026.

Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure

The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the ministry's offices in Jerusalem, May 22, 2025.

Iran regime will fall through mix of operations, economic pressure, ex-Mossad chief Barnea says

Barnea, in his first speech since leaving the post of Israel's spy chief in June, also said that Hezbollah and Hamas are weaker now than they were before the October 7 massacre.

Ex-Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion (R) at the Jerusalem Municipality, August 27, 2026.

Tensions rise in Givati unit after religious soldiers refuse mission involving female medic

Sources familiar with the details warned that the way the incidents are handled could lead to a broader crisis involving yeshiva student units in the IDF.

A Namer APC shows off its abilities traversing steep terrain

IDF launches strikes on southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's explosive drone attacks on soldiers

The IDF launched a wave of attacks against Hezbollah following explosive drone launches.

IDF strikes in southern Lebanon. August 27, 2026.

Former IDF officer: US has shifted from Iran nuclear deal to regime-collapse strategy

Behind the stalled Iran talks lies a quiet US pivot: not a deal, but a strategy to collapse the regime. Or Horvitz breaks down what the headlines are missing.

A person holds a placard representing a US flag, with an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on a billboard in the background, on the day of a ceremony marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

Legal expert defends IDF rejection of World Central Kitchen strike investigation - interview

Last week, the IDF probe admitted that its surveillance officials misidentified the WCK security officials as Hamas.

People sit in front of a World Central Kitchen in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on January 26, 2025.

Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas in 2014, IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over a background of Hamas terrorists and Israeli protesters (illustrative)

IDF chief doubles West Bank forces, blasts Finance Ministry amid 'politicized' budget clash

All of this takes place as IDF officials have said Jewish extremist violence has reached new levels, with hundreds of extremists recently drawing out a conflict with the IDF.

Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour the West Bank city of Hebron, August 22, 2026

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes

The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) also confirmed it killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.

An IDF biographical infographic on Hamas terrorist Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, who held three hostages in the Gaza Strip, published August 27, 2026.