Operation Iron Swords

Former IDF negotiator says Israel could have ended Gaza war, freed hostages a year earlier

"We could have achieved the same strategic accomplishments in terms of damaging Hamas's military strength, and in terms of many other security issues, much earlier," said Maj.-Gen. Nitzan Alon.

IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.
Neta Heiman Mina, whose mother was held hostage in Gaza for nearly 2 months, speaks to a UN human rights panel on September 15, 2026.

Daughter of former Gaza hostage confronts UN over UNRWA funding despite Hamas ties

Director Yuval Abraham and Director Rachel Szor winners of the Special Jury Prize for "Naza" attend a photocall on the red carpet following the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido on September 12, 2026.

Trusting your audience: What NAZA could learn from Fauda's latest season - editorial

Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham attend the red carpet of the movie Naza during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival Venice Italy 2026-09-10.

Israel has the horrific evidence. Where is the international campaign? - comment


Jerusalem Marathon honors Israel’s heroes

Tens of thousands of runners from Israel and around the world will take part in the 14th annual race.

 JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion (center) at yesterday’s launch event at Givat Ram for the 14th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon, slated for April 4 in the capital.

Partner adopts the Negba reserve brigade: "A moral and ethical commitment"

Partner's CEO,Avi Gabbay, emphasized Partner's ethical commitment to reserve soldiers and called on other companies to join the initiative.

 Partner

The resilience of Israel's startup nation during the war - interview

Despite the challenges and hardships faced by the nation, Israeli entrepreneurs persisted in overcoming obstacles and successfully built thriving ventures.

 Teddy Nehmad, founder of C Capital Group.

'True warrior brotherhood': IDF reservist sheds light on Gaza, West Bank frontlines

An IDF commander in the Nahal Brigade talks to Walla about the complex moments in fighting in the war.

 Documentation of the activities of Nahal Brigade fighters in the operation in West Bank

IDF's withdrawal from key Gaza corridor signals shift in war's trajectory - analysis

Sometimes it was used to facilitate trucks entering Gaza, sometimes trucks and medical personnel would cross the area.

Israeli military tanks are lined up on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, February 9, 2025

Guiding Israel’s next generation: Inside the Closing Ranks initiative

Nine-year-old voluntary mentoring organization to help some of the many young Israelis in need of emotional support and guidance after October 7

 NADAV BUHBUT (left) and Ariel Michaeli.

Hanukkah 2024: HaYeladim Shelanu brings light to bereaved families across Israel

The organization created five candle-lighting events to support those who lost their loved ones during the war. "This was the least we could do," said HaYeladim Shelanu president Joseph Waks.

Founder and president Joseph Waks during one of the events.

Seeing green again: KKL-JNF faces a 30-40 year challenge of restoring forests damaged by Hezbollah

Since the outbreak of Swords of Iron War on October 7, 2023, vast areas of forests and open lands have been severely damaged, primarily due to fires caused by daily barrages of rockets and missiles.

 Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon at a forest outside the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 24, 2024.

2,000 km from Israel: The war moves to a new front - space

Avi Berger, head of the Space Directorate at Maf'at, said during the war on seven fronts, "We must fully utilize space, as it allows us to always know what is happening on the other fronts."

 Launch of the Ofek 13 satellite

CPC company develops control system for vehicles and armored vehicles

The Bat system, developed over two years, provides multifunctional control for vehicles and operates in extreme temperatures from minus 40 to 80 degrees, with dozens of orders already placed.

 The Hummers of the IDF