Military
Fringe rabbis recruit Jewish clergy to lobby against US military aid to Israel, halt weapons sales
The coalition, called 'Rabbis for Block the Bombs, ' launched publicly on 23 August and so far has 92 signatories.
IDF condemns MK Sukkot's 'deceitful' request for military escort to destroy West Bank monument
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says
IDF's pre-Oct. 7 containment 'conceptzia' mentality still ingrained, October Council warns
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.
Libya military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing, officials say
The killing highlights continuing security challenges in Libya, where rival administrations and armed groups have retained influence despite a 2020 ceasefire that halted major warfare.
Uganda approves deployment of army to Gaza as part of international peacekeeping force
The motion, tabled by the defense minister, sought Parliament's approval under the Constitution and the UPDF Act to deploy Ugandan troops to support efforts to restore peace.