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יו"ר FIDF מורי לבוביץ מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון אלוף במיל' אמיר ברעם

Internal turmoil rocks FIDF: Mismanagement and distrust hit top US fundraising arm

Friends of the IDF faces internal collapse as leadership turmoil, financial mismanagement and allegations of favoritism threaten donor trust and organizational stability

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.02.25

Extremist settlers threaten state from within

Opinion: The rise of anti-Zionist extremists within Israel’s right wing poses a growing threat to the state, IDF and national unity—echoing dangerous patterns seen abroad

Ben-Dror Yemini | 07.01.25

IDF roles for women: The seven less-known options for female soldiers

The military offers diverse specialized roles for service, all requiring rigorous training, technical expertise and physical resilience; here are some of the niche ones to consider

Galit Hareli | 07.01.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בדיון שקיים בעקבות אירועי האלימות נגד חיילי צה"ל וכוחות הביטחון בחטמ"ר בנימין

Katz combats West Bank rioters with committee, calls for more police enforcement

Defense minister announces interagency body to deal with growing violence by youth, although one exists; avoids reinstating strict measures lifted when he assumed office; blames judges for

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.01.25

Why is it taking so long to beat Hamas?

A mix of battlefield challenges, ambitious war aims, and global pressure helps explain why Hamas remains in power nearly 21 months after October 7

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.01.25

פעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבת כפיר בחאן יונס

The Gaza campaign nears its military goals, but the decisive moment is yet to come

Analysis: Three of Hamas’ five brigades have been defeated, the rest besieged; With 75% of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control, the army warns that without political decisions, gains may erode

Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.30.25

US denies entry visas to rappers who chanted 'Death to the IDF' at music festival

The US revoked the rappers' visas and UTA severed ties after the duo chanted 'death to the IDF' at Glastonbury Festival; The backlash has sparked political condemnation, a criminal probe in the UK, and fierce debate over protest, art and hate

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.30.25

פצועי מלחמת חרבות ברזל מפורום גבורה מוחים מול הכנסת

Wounded soldiers protest against halting Gaza war: ‘We demand that our blood have meaning’

Wounded IDF troops since October 7 urge government to keep fighting until Hamas is defeated: 'Our goals weren’t achieved—there are still terrorists in Gaza. Our blood is not in vain'

Gilad Cohen | 06.30.25

פעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל בצפון רצועת עזה

Senior IDF official on Gaza campaign: 'It would be a mistake to stop now'

Despite growing international pressure for a ceasefire, IDF officials say momentum is building in Gaza, with ongoing strikes on Hamas leadership and infrastructure; The military insists halting now would undermine progress toward dismantling the group and recovering remaining hostages

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.30.25

Right-wing rioters torch IDF facility in West Bank

The NIS 3 million facility, used to thwart terror attacks, was set ablaze after settlers, joined by far-right activists, tried to storm a brigade HQ, IDF says

Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 06.30.25

‘Failures happen, you can’t stop’: Israeli missile crews share lessons from Iran war

Maj. L. led an Iron Dome battery the night of Israel’s strike on Iran, as Staff Sgts. D. and A. began duty just before the nationwide alerts; 'Lives depend on us,' says A., while L. notes, 'We’ve been training for an Iranian attack since October 7'

Gal Ganot | 06.30.25

New IDF division formed during Iran war counters proxy threat on Jordan border

Military fast-tracks formation of 96th Division as Iran fighting carried on, bolstering eastern border defenses and ramping up West Bank operations during Operation Rising Lion

Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 06.29.25

פעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבת גבעתי בג׳באליה

IDF ramps up Gaza strikes, signals new phase of war

Military launches heavy strikes across northern Gaza as it prepares for possible reentry into Gaza City; Cabinet weighs deeper ground maneuver to pressure Hamas, while US pushes for hostage deal and ceasefire amid ongoing negotiations

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 06.29.25

IDF names soldier killed in northern Gaza blast

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, a 401st Brigade combat engineer, was killed by an explosive device during operations in Jabaliya

Yoav Zitun | 06.29.25

Defense Ministry, IDF fight with Finance Ministry over funding to pay for war against Iran

Military says it must urgently replenish munitions after offensive in Gaza and war with Iran while Finance Ministry claims IDF is wasting money on reserve troops; Defense officials hope for urgent intervention of prime minister

Yoav Zitun | 06.29.25