Operation Iron Swords

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Neora, who lost her only sibling in the war, speaks of the struggles of being married to a soldier in the reserves. The distance between them often takes its toll.

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.
View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War

US Ambassador to United Nations Michael Waltz and other ambassadors vote in favor for a resolution during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to consider a U.S. proposal for a U.N. mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, November 17, 2025

Kosovo, Kazakhstan, to join Gaza International Stabilization Force

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

'Impersonating officer' Assaf Shmuelovitz to serve sentence in psychiatric hospital


El Al almost quintuples profit

Revenue in 2024 totaled $3.4 billion, 37% more than in 2023. Fourth quarter revenue was $851, 26% more than in the corresponding quarter.

 An El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024.

The AI system providing emotional support for security forces

The system includes an AI bot trained on research and real-life cases, as well as shared communities based on areas of activity, enabling users to create a support network.

ZAKA team in Kfar Aza after the massacre

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.