IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat
For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods.
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Defense officials warn of possibility Houthis may conduct land or sea attack against Israel
Female IDF officer denied entry to Haredi military base because of gender, IDF says
IDF to protect Israel ‘from the river to the sea,’ Netanyahu vows in visit to West Bank seam line
IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concerns over holiday terror attacks
The IDF Central Command and the Israel Police's Judea and Samaria District estimate that hundreds of thousands of Israelis could travel throughout the West Bank during the holiday period.
Gallant confirms Hamas warned Shin Bet ahead of Oct. 7, says Netanyahu barred him from US talks
The former defense minister also alleged that Netanyahu kept him away from key US talks during the Gaza war.
Class of IDF drone that killed two soldiers has history of explosive failures - report
According to N12, drones of that type had failed to detonate on at least seven prior occasions, and in another three incidents in 2025 had exploded while being examined by IDF forces.
WATCH: Israeli forces kill global jihadist terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani on October 7
Later in the day, the IDF and Shin Bet announced that they killed Muhammad Hamad Muhammad Gabain, a commander in Hamas' military wing, who was involved in holding nine hostages abducted on October 7.
IDF expands Personal Security Branch to protect troops, officials from global threats - interview
One of the branch's initial tasks was a comprehensive risk analysis of global flight paths and routes that could pose a hazard to IDF personnel.
Israeli Navy considering purchase of Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft for submarine warfare missions
Israel is examining a potential P-8 Poseidon acquisition as the Navy seeks to expand covert maritime operations and counter growing submarine threats.
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 to issue security warning - report
The PMO rejected the allegations, saying the report "was denied at the time and is being recycled to manipulate the Israeli public."
IDF, Shin Bet killed 16 key terrorists involved in Hamas funding networks, financial operations
The hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, according to the IDF, were used by Hamas to restore terrorist infrastructure and advance terror plots targeting Israeli troops and civilians.
IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers
The team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier-general, will examine the incident in order to ensure a similar one does not occur again.
Nearing Oct. 7 anniversary brings IDF failure, police dispute, reserve strain into focus - analysis
The 2026 General Staff should have been expected to be more assertive toward the political leadership, presenting the real challenges rather than attempting to smooth over reality.
