IDF

Israel can contain Hamas without reoccupying all of Gaza - opinion

Reoccupying Gaza would bring heavy costs, while a divided Strip may better serve Israel's interests.

An Israeli soldier kneels on rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.
An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

'Iran is acting like Israel on October 8': Expert warns why Tehran is taking bigger risks

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.

Trump says Iran 'all talk, no action' after regime says it will re-assess negotiations with US


South Africa’s ICJ delay request may ease pressure on Israel - analysis

South Africa’s request for an 18 month extension could delay further ICJ hearings in its genocide case against Israel until 2029 or 2030.

 Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Hezbollah drone explodes in IDF site near Rosh Hanikra, no injuries reported

The IDF stated only that the impact of an explosive drone had been identified in the area, near the Israel-Lebanon border.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026; illustrative.

Iran freezes talks with US over Israeli military action in Lebanon, IRGC-affiliated outlet claims

Iran also threatened to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that there would be no talks until its demands on the cessation of Israel's operations in both Lebanon and Gaza were met.

A Houthi protester with a poster of Ali Khamenei demonstrates amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, March 6, 2026

High Court approves new Mossad chief Gofman, to begin role Tuesday

Roman Gofman is set to assume the role of Mossad chief after the High Court approved his appointment on Monday.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

What is Beaufort Castle, the historic Crusader fortress Israel now holds in Lebanon? - explainer

Aside from a smaller fortification present at the site of the current Beaufort Castle, little else is known about the site prior to its capture by the Crusader forces.

An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31, 2026.

WATCH: IDF raids home of terrorist who carried out Sunday's car ramming attack in Gush Etzion

As part of the operation, soldiers from the Yehuda Brigade interrogated those close to the terrorist. 

IDF operates in Hebron, West Bank, June 1, 2026.

Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law

He said the situation had reached the point where some judges were afraid to answer phone calls from unknown numbers out of fear of threats and harassment.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Isaac Amit and Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing on petitions against the government’s dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025.

Staff-Sergeant Adam Tzarfati killed from Hezbollah drone explosion in southern Lebanon

One soldier was severely wounded, and two others were lightly wounded during the incident in which Tzarfati was killed.

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati.

Trump: Hezbollah ceasefire reached, going silent may be good for Iran talks

US strikes Iranian island in Strait of Hormuz • Two soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, ten wounded • Trump reportedly requests amendments to US-Iran deal

A screengrab from a video released by CENTCOM shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier, in this image obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026

US 'does not expect Israel to absorb' Hezbollah attacks, signals green light for IDF escalation

On Sunday, two sources told the Post that senior Israeli officials had appealed to senior US officials to allow the IDF to expand its operations in Beirut.

Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.