Defense News

Two soldiers severely wounded in Gaza, Witkoff says Gaza talks are progressing

IDF launches strikes in Gaza, demolishes terrorist’s home in West Bank • Druze crisis puts emerging Syria-Israel tie to the test • Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with help from FBI

 IDF soldiers operate in Gaza's Beit Hanun, July 2025; illustrative.

'A crucial crossroad': Zamir hints at Israeli proximity to hostage deal to Givati troops

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'

 Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, July 13, 2025.

Katz flying to DC to meet with Hegseth on Iran, weapons

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

IDF prepares for days of battles in Sweida, carries out aerial strikes on 160 Syrian targets

After a number of strategic aerial attacks on Syrian soil, Israel won't send ground forces to protect Syrian-Druze.

 IDF soldiers stand guard over Israeli-Druze at the border fence, July 16, 2025.

IDF attempts to curb Syrian infiltrations into Israel, return Israelis crossing into Syria

The IDF emphasized that Israel citizens crossing into Syria is a criminal offense that endangers both the public and the IDF.

 Israeli Druze gather at the Syrian border in Golan Heights, July 16 2025

Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'

Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.

 Smoke rises following Israeli airstrike next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus, July 16, 2025.

IDF finishes new 15 km. Magen Oz Corridor splitting critical Hamas-controlled city of Khan Yunis

The announcement of the corridor came as Israel and Hamas continue to dispute the issue of military withdrawal during a ceasefire.

 IDF soldiers operate in Gaza, July 16 2025

IDF soldier hospitalized after apparently suffering self-inflicted gunshot wound

It remains unclear if the event was an attempted suicide or an accident.

 IDF soldiers operate in Gaza's Beit Hanun, July 2025; illustrative.

IDF shuffles several General Staff positions

Northern and Home Front Commands, Depth Corps, Planning Directorate, Military Colleges, and Technological and Logistics Directorate were among the positions with new commanders appointed.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the IDF's General Staff Forum, June 24, 2025.

WATCH: IDF destroys terror infrastructure in Gaza's Beit Hanun, Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers destroyed a Khan Yunis terror tunnel complex approximately 3.5 km long, which contained several tunnels, including sleeping quarters for terrorists.

 IDF soldiers operating in Beit Hanun, July 2025.

Most Israelis support temporary military occupation of Gaza, JCFA survey finds

64% of Jewish Israelis and 52% of all Israelis prefer the option of a temporary occupation of the Gaza Strip after the war, according to a survey that asked 700 participants.

 Palestinians at the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, March 18, 2025

IDF investigation reveals three soldiers killed by exploding turret, not missile

The initial assessment by the IDF was that an anti-tank missile caused the explosion.

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

IDF strikes Hezbollah Radwan training camps deep in Lebanese territory

An attack on mere Hezbollah infantry training camps, which lack threatening weapons, shows how up against the wall Hezbollah is.

 An IDF soldier inspects weapons uncovered from a Hazbollah Radwan Force tunnel in southern Lebanon. December 28, 2024.