Second Lebanon War

IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

The IDF is expected to finish taking control of territory eight to 10 km from the border within the next week, in a move that would diminish Hezbollah's firing capabilities.

IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.
Vehicle with Spectral X signature management solutions

Spectralx: Israeli company redefines battlefield concealment - interview

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

Iron or Golden: What Donald Trump got wrong on who really owns the dome - opinion

 Col. (res.) Yonatan Chetboun speaks at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025

US partnership with Israel is strategy, not charity, Chetboun tells 'Post' conference


Scales and yardsticks

Scales are essential to our situational awareness and serve as a reference for decision making, from the personal to the national level.

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May 10: Friends like her

"The Inheritance of Abraham" dismisses Jewish belief in a biblical right of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.

Letters 370

Knesset to honor US-born fallen soldier Levin

Michael Levin, a Philadelphia native, was killed by a Hezbollah sniper during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

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Give them a hug

Research indicates that there is a significant improvement in the well-being of children participating in the project.

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Diplomacy: Shifting sands

While no clear winner emerged from Operation Pillar of Defense, the ground shifted in a number of areas.

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Security and Defense: The logistics of war

After Second Lebanon War, it became clear even logistics crews will have to move through hostile terrain.

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'Hezbollah aiming 60-70 thousand rockets at Israel'

Amos Gilad says next war will be against the home front; Meridor: Arabs questioning congruence between Western, Islamic values.

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Winograd: Striking Iran may endanger Israel's future

Former judge lashes out at Barak, Netanyahu for ignoring advice of defense establishment; Mofaz: PM is "confused, unfocused."

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PM backtracks on portfolio changes amid war talk

Netanyahu cites possible "misinterpretation" as reason for his decision; MKs say move would have rivaled the Halutz Affair.

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C'tee okays PM portfolio changes amid war rumors

Netanyahu backtracks on request to alter investments to avoid Iran commentary; Mofaz: Move betrays PM's intent to strike Iran.

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