Operation Iron Swords

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Neora, who lost her only sibling in the war, speaks of the struggles of being married to a soldier in the reserves. The distance between them often takes its toll.

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.
View of the Tel Aviv University campus

TAU announces a special admission framework for IDF veterans injured in the Swords of Iron War

US Ambassador to United Nations Michael Waltz and other ambassadors vote in favor for a resolution during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to consider a U.S. proposal for a U.N. mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, November 17, 2025

Kosovo, Kazakhstan, to join Gaza International Stabilization Force

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

'Impersonating officer' Assaf Shmuelovitz to serve sentence in psychiatric hospital


'War must not be in vain': Wounded soldiers call for Gaza war to continue until Hamas is defeated

“Give meaning to our blood,” they said, insisting that the fighting must result in a clear and decisive victory against the terrorist organization.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 8, 2025.

Trump reportedly approves Iranian attack plans, European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran

IDF censor updates restrictions on reporting missile, drone impact sites • Pressure mounts on Trump to join Iran war • 24 Israelis killed, over 800 wounded since Friday

 US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025.

Yael Yativ honors wounded soldier in emotional tribute at Jerusalem Post panel

“He was connected to every machine… and then he opened his eyes”, Yativ recalls a battlefield miracle

 Yael Yativ (left) with Yoav Zivoni (center) and attorney Nitzana Darshan-Leitner: "We are resilient.”

Israel’s billion-dollar laser weapon could dominate global defense – or be killed by politics

Israel’s laser weapons debut in combat as NATO eyes next-gen defenses. Low-cost, battlefield-proven tech—but geopolitics may block export deals.

 Lite Beam 250. (Illustrative)

The Resilience of Israel’s Economy - Opinion

Israel's ability to withstand times of crisis stems from the highly talented individuals who invest immense effort in maintaining a strong economy

Illustration of Israeli shekels. September 24, 2023.

War increases postpartum depression, PTSD in pregnant Israeli women - study

Symptoms the women reported to have experienced include war-related nightmares, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, and disconnected.

 A woman and a baby.

'Operation Hug' brings families of lone soldiers together during Israel-Hamas War

Since its launch in 2023, "Operation Hug" has facilitated more than 1,200 reunions between lone soldiers serving in the IDF and their parents, who traveled to Israel from 64 countries.

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

WATCH: IDF hits 150 Hamas targets throughout weekend operations to keep up pressure on terror group

Over the weekend, the IDF dismantled Hamas's infrastructure, eliminating over 40 terrorists and striking 1,400 targets.

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip.

IDF major update on war crimes probes delayed for months - exclusive

The last significant update published by the IDF on its war crimes probes was in August 2024.

 Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, February 8, 2024

Four-fifths of Israelis attributed their mental distress to Israel-Hamas War - poll

The Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute sampled 2,558 adults between June and December 2024, investigating satisfaction with HMO's and the Israeli healthcare system as a whole.

 A graph comparing waiting times to see a consultant with Israel's various HMOs.