Operation protective edge

Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war

The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement denying the publication, stating the report was based on "false briefings by political elements trying to harm the Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir attend the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026.
Then-colonel Shlomi Binder with Zehava Shaul.

May her memory be a blessing: 30 days after Zehava Shaul's passing, we recall her lessons - opinion

Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel (L-R).

On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West Bank

IDF soldiers complete an operation to seal the underground tunnel in which the remains of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin were held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. June 29, 2026.

IDF seals 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel where murdered soldier Hadar Goldin's remains were held


On 12th anniversary of capture, Hamas releases new footage of Gilad Schalit

In the photos, Schalit can be seen in his cell and out of it, including in the company of his captors.

IDF Soldier Gilad Schalit in Hamas custody

IDF promotes officers who think outside the box, but still follow the line

In the end, the argument that the IDF promotes colorless rule-abiding commanders is simply not true.

IDF forces gather in the South near the border with the Gaza Strip on July 23, 2014.

When toys become weapons and nobody notices

Angela Merkel. Emmanuel Macron. Justin Trudeau. This is your moment. Tell Hamas what you think of burning kites and environmental terrorism.

Palestinians prepare an incendiary device attached to a kite before trying to fly it over the border fence with Israel, on the eastern outskirts of Jabalia, on May 4, 2018.

A look at TAU’s groundbreaking research for preventing and treating PTSD

In Israel, where there is compulsory military service, the effects of PTSD are acute, with some 5-8% of combat soldiers experience a form of PTSD.

Prof. Yair Bar-Haim

The wars that defined us: Operation Protective Edge

A Jerusalem Post correspondent reflects on her time covering Operation Protective Edge.

Police officers duck for cover in Sderot as a siren wails in the background during Operation Protective Edge

The wars that defined us: A battleground in Israel's backyard

A Jerusalem Post correspondent reflects on his time covering Operation Protective Edge.

IDF FORCES operate inside the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge

Reality Check: The most moral army in the world. Really?

After 70 years of independence, we should be mature enough to honestly examine ourselves.

SOLDIERS CARRYING out a training exercise

Comptroller blames contradictory IDF orders for Gaza war's most lethal day

The Hannibal Protocol, which allows tremendous firepower to prevent kidnapping of soldiers, was a point of discussion in Wednesday's State Comptroller report.

IDF soldiers take part in Operation Protective Edge.

Special 2014 Gaza war report finds IDF complied with int’l law

The comptroller, however, criticized probes delay, intelligence and educating soldiers.

IDF FORCES operate inside the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge

Landmark report on IDF Gaza war crimes allegations due out on Wednesday

The report is more than three years in the making and many parties globally, including the International Criminal Court, which is itself examining the same issues, have been awaiting its results

IDF soldiers take part in Operation Protective Edge.