Defense Ministry

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements amid war with Hamas, pressure for Palestinian state

Legal Affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains the context of settlement approval, touching on expansion during the Israel-Hamas War, IDF operations in the West Bank, and more.

 A map of 22 areas in the West Bank that were approved for new Israeli settlements, May 29, 2025.

Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements

The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.

Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals Iron Beam-like laser defense shot down dozens of aerial threats

The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers.

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian plot to use Israelis to spy on Defense Minister Katz

Both Israelis, from the town of Nesher, were lured in by Tehran due to millions in gambling debt and the promise to help pay off their debts.

From surge to strain: Why Israel's reservists are no longer rushing back

After nineteen months of war and national debate, the intensity of feeling among reservists has begun to wane.

04/05/2025

Firefighters battle Jerusalem fire as evacuated residents return home

Eight aircraft from Cyprus and Italy are expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon.

DeepMind UK staff plan to unionize and challenge deals with Israel links

Media reports that suggest Google is selling its cloud services and AI technology to the Israeli defense ministry have caused disquiet among employees, according to the report.

26/04/2025

Component in F-35 stealth fighter jets creates safety issue in aircraft

F lights on the aircrafts were approved after the component was inspected and a series of tests were performed.

11/04/2025

Katz unveils intercepted document connecting Iran to Hamas Oct. 7 invasion

The document was intercepted by Israeli soldiers during the invasion of Gaza and forwarded to the IDF intelligence Catalogue unit.

Israel appoints director to oversee 'voluntary emigration' of Palestinians from Gaza

Blitstein, currently Defense Ministry deputy director-general, previously served as director-general of the foreign ministry and energy ministry, respectively, among other senior positions.

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