Military
IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.
South Korea's Lee backs stronger self-defense, says drills not aimed at North Korea
Economic pressure can buy Israel time. Mistaking it for a strategy would squander it - opinion
Somalia troops and armed opposition clash in heavy Baidoa fighting as civilian toll rises
Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra
The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.
Israeli officials stunned by Iran’s rapid military recovery after 2026 war - exclusive
IDF, Mossad officials shocked for the second time in two years by the speed of Iranian post-war recovery • IDF seeing a stunningly speedy turnaround in ballistic missile threat
Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report
According to Phileleftheros, opinions within the Israeli government are divided on the matter, with some in support of providing Cyprus with Merkava tanks and some against such a move.
IDF strikes Hamas terror cell, resuming preemptive strikes despite Trump's Gaza deal
After curbing its operations in line with US instructions since the July deal took effect, the IDF is confident on removing ongoing threats in Gaza, military sources said.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to build joint political and military pact mechanisms
The three countries signed the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" on August 7, uniting Sunni-Muslim US allies concerned about a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire to the Gulf.
Haredi protest concludes after blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention
Shas MK Moshe Abutbul described the draft dodger as a "yeshiva guy" who approached the police to assist in an ongoing investigation, demanding that such procedures be changed to avoid arrests.
Settler extremists clash with IDF after outpost evacuation, lay siege to West Bank village
Extremists appear to be dismantling fences, blocking roads, and besieging the area near Kusra, in footage seen by The Jerusalem Post.
Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center
According to Lockheed Martin, the Strigo Product Center has supported the innovation of defense technologies from the initial design stage to operational capability in a matter of months.
Chinese citizen pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle US military equipment to PRC
Dingwei Chen, a 29-year-old Chinese citizen, tried to purchase US-manufactured military communications hardware on the black market with the intention of smuggling the technology to China.
IDF locates three Israelis who crossed border into Syria, transfers them to police for questioning
The IDF condemned the crossing as a criminal act that disrupted operations and endangered troops.
