Military

Haredi soldiers graduate from IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade, ready for combat training

The Hashmonaim brigade is unique because its members are full-time haredim both inside and outside the army, receiving special measures like at least an hour of daily Talmud study.

 The IDF's Hasmonean Brigade badge, for ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Jews, is seen as soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025
Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

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

IDF soldier found dead on base in southern Israel, investigation underway

 IDF announces the names of five fallen soldiers from the Kfir Brigade, killed in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, July 8, 2025.

Five IDF soldiers killed, 14 wounded in explosive Hamas ambush in Beit Hanun


US must pressure Iran against rebuilding ballistic missile arsenal, Israel Katz says

Israeli military and intelligence resources must be even more concerned with the ballistic missile program than its nuclear program, the defense minister said.

 US President Donald Trump against backdrop of Iranian missile (illustration).

Iran struck five IDF bases with six missiles during war - report

Western sources told the Post that the impact and damage by these hits was actually less than the impact and damage caused in October 2024.

 Iranian missile falls in Southern Negev.

IDF to summon over 50,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews in massive push for haredi draft

All 54,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews eligible for military service will be called on to arrive for actual service by July 2026.

 ‘THE HAREDI leadership argues that it is forbidden to draft yeshiva students whose Torah is their profession and that they defend the State of Israel through their studies.’

IDF unit Refaim's data-layered warfare one of the most effective weapons against Hamas, Hezbollah

Refaim deploys compact teams of operators trained in both classic infantry combat and advanced technological warfare.

 Elite military unit Refaim.

Israel's security elite want end of Gaza war in two-three weeks, sources tell 'Post' - analysis

While Israel may also get some improved terms in negotiations with Hamas, the most important elements here are: IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, Trump, and the 12-day Iran war.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Netanyahu visits grave of brother Yoni, killed during 1976's Operation Entebbe

This is the 49th anniversary of Yoni's death, after he was killed in action during Operation Entebbe in 1976, a hostage rescue mission at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. 

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the grave of his brother Yonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Rocket, drone strikes of unknown origin target military airbase in Iraq - report

Pro-Iran Iraqi outlet Sabereen News said that five drone strikes occurred, including two that hit an airbase in Iraq.

 An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023.

Middle East arms race: IDF readying for another multi-front war with Iran, terror proxies

The IDF and Defense Ministry are focusing on launching technological and military upgrades with an emphasis on operational ranges of 2,000 km.

 F16 jets fly above the Herzliya airport on November 15, 2019.

Israeli forces uncover extensive Hamas terror network in West Bank, arrest 60 terrorists

Over 60 terrorists organized into 10 terror cells were arrested by security forces, with most being released prisoners. 

 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Suicide bombing kills 13 Pakistani soldiers near Afghan border, say sources

One resident said that the explosion rattled the windowpanes of nearby houses, and caused some roofs to collapse.

 A Pakistani Ranger stands guard during the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony at the border gates of Pakistan and India at the Wagah border post near Lahore on May 4, 2025.

Despite doubts from US intel, Israel pushed Iran's nuclear program back years - IDF

Virtually all experts also believe that until Iran or any third parties dig through the rubble of the Fordow nuclear, no one will know conclusively how badly the nuclear centrifuges were damaged.

A satellite image shows airstrike craters covered with dirt at the Natanz Enrichment Facility, following US airstrikes, in Natanz County, Iran, June 24, 2025