Defense News

Why do hostage families fear the IDF's reinvasion of Deir al-Balah, despite past ops.? - analysis

On Sunday, the IDF issued evacuation orders for the Deir al-Balah central Gaza area, a reliable sign that the IDF intends to attack an area more aggressively, often with a full-scale invasion.

The IDF located the shaft to the tunnel where the bodies of the six hostages were found, surrounded by childrens toys in a backyard in Gaza, September 4, 2024.

IDF to reduce reserve call-up orders following large drafts of non-essential roles

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, July 17, 2025.

IDF fired warning shots at Gazans near aid sites, Hamas conflating casualties, spox. says

 Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity kitchen, amid a hunger crisis, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist responsible for weapons production, research and development

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

What does it mean IDF’s laser will be fully deployed within four months? - explainer

Israel’s enemies have known that 85%-95% of their short-range rockets would be shot down by Iron Dome. But they also knew some would get through.

The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

IDF soldier suffering from self-inflicted gunshot succumbs to his wounds

The soldier was named as Corporal Dan Mandel Philipson, 18, from Norway. He was a combat soldier in training in the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade. 

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

WATCH: IDF expands its operations in Jabalya, destroys and dismantles 2.7 km. long tunnel

Combat engineers from the IDF's 401st Brigade have located and dismantled a network of tunnels under Jabalya amid the IDF's expanding operations in Gaza.

Troops of the 401st Brigade operating in the Jabalya area in the northern Gaza Strip.

Mediators: 'Blame will lie with Hamas' if ceasefire talks fail, IDF reduces reservist call-ups

IDF disputes Hamas casualties count in Gaza • Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland • WH concerned over Israel strikes in Syria

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

'The test of our lives': Home Front Command officers share unit's successes during Israel-Iran war

Col. (res.) Yossi Pinto, and Maj. A described how the Search and Rescue Brigade were able to operate and react to the impact of Iran's ballistic missile barrages.

 Commander of the Home Front Command's Search and Rescue Brigade, Colonel (res.) Yossi Pinto during a presentation; illustrative.

IDF operates in Beit Hanun, Gaza City overnight while IAF strikes over 90 terror targets

Suspects were identified approaching IDF soldiers operating in the Rafah area in Gaza on Friday night, leading soldiers to fire warning shots to disperse them, the military said.

 IDF soldiers operate throughout the Gaza Strip, July 19, 2025.

Trump says 'another ten hostages' will be released from Gaza shortly

"We got most of the hostages back. We're going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly," Trump said.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump seen near posters of Gaza hostages (illustrative)

Israel's eyes and ears: The IDF squadron that the entire Middle East fears

The Nachshon Squadron is the eyes and ears of the entire Israel Air Force, as it knows how to master a variety of capabilities for planning and executing any operation that requires air activity.

 IR SUPERIORITY proved the decisive factor in both the Six Day War and Israel’s 12-day war against Iran. During Operation Rising Lion, dozens of IDF fighter jets conducted waves of strikes across Iran, decimating the country’s defense systems – more than 1,500 km. from Israeli territory.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen after sirens triggered from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

The launch from Yemen was intercepted by Israel's Arrow 3 system, in what was the third time since Wednesday that the Houthis has fired a missile towards Israel and was then intercepted.

 A missile from Yemen is intercepted by Israeli defense systems on July 10, 2025.

IDF probes commander who allegedly ignored soldier's attempted suicide

A professional workshop was held for the command staff to identify and recognize signs of distress, refining their response to soldiers in need. 

 Footage released by the IDF says to show Israeli soldiers conducting operations in a location given as Tel Al-Sultan area, Rafah Governorate, Gaza, in this still image taken from an undated handout video, released April 2, 2025.