Army

Israel's haredi draft crisis: Court ruling and political stalemate reach breaking point - analysis

Israel's haredi draft crisis intensifies as court ruling forces action, while political divisions and protests make it difficult to see a path forward.

 Haredim protest against the IDF draft outside Tel Hashomer recruitment base, April 28. 2025.
Cpl. Ermias Bahatal.

IDF soldier dies from apparent allergic reaction on southern Israel training base

A soldier broadcasts on Galei Tzahal, the IDF radio station

Reforming Army Radio: A step in right direction - comment

MKs Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Knesset members to convene emergency meeting against Katz's 'destructive' Army Radio closure


Israel Katz's closure of Army Radio an 'attack on free press,' journalists and opposition say

"It would not be surprising if the station’s broadcasting frequencies are soon handed over to wealthy figures affiliated with the corrupt and degenerate Likud Party,” MK Gilad Kariv stated.

Defense Minister Israel Katz over a backdrop of Army Radio building.

Defense Minister Israel Katz moves to shut down IDF's Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting

The defense minister also intends to establish a professional team within the Defense Ministry to oversee the implementation of the decision.

Israeli defense minister Yisrael Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.

Renewed fighting in central Sudan displaces 2,000 people, conflict intensifies in north Kordofan

The war in Sudan continues to escalate, displacing 2,000 people from towns around Bara as the army and RSF fight for control. Aid groups warn the real death toll is far higher than 40,000.

A Sudanese refugee uses a megaphone during an awareness campaign at Tine transit camp in Chad on November 8, 2025.

IDF demolishes home of West Bank terrorist who killed Tzeela Gez, infant son

IDF troops demolished the home of terrorist Maher Samara, who murdered Tzeela Gez and her unborn son in the West Bank, in a drive-by shooting in May.

IDF soldiers demolish home of terroist maher Samara.

Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers

Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.

(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

Hostages Forum sends legal warning to Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo over abuse of symbols

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sends a legal warning to a haredi yeshiva for misusing its symbols.

A woman reacts as families of Israeli hostages and supporters protest outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, marking the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Jerusalem, October 7, 2025

A-G Baharav-Miara warns moves to change Army Radio are stained with political motivations

Baharav-Miara warned that the committee tasked with determining the future of Army Radio "sounds a major alarm on political intervention in public broadcasting."

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion

Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has completed preparations for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion Airport.

New AI directorate may test Israel's cyber hierarchy - analysis

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal takes charge of the PMO’s new AI authority, leading to concerns about overlapping powers and potential clashes.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Creating an Israel that I believe in: Making aliyah and enlisting in the IDF - opinion

For some, being truly part of Israel's story means moving and enlisting.

THE WRITER arrives on aliyah. ‘Already in those college days, I knew Israel was my home, and that after graduation I would make aliyah,’ she states.

The post-army trip – with fewer headaches: A new service for backpackers

As South America's travel season begins and backpacker bookings rise 57%, Amsalem Tours launches a 24/7 service offering consulting, bookings, insurance, flight changes, and traveler connections.

Peru – Amsalem Tours’ Backpacker Division