Army

IDF soldier killed, seven others wounded by IED explosion in southern Lebanon

Chief Sergeant First Class (res.) Alexander Filin, aged 29, from Haifa was a combat soldier in the IDF's 36th Division.

IDF Chief Sergeant First Class (res.) Alexander Filin, 29 , from Haifa was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, the military announced on June 18, 2026.
HAREDI DEMONSTRATORS protest in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Israel's haredi divide has become a test of national unity - opinion

Female IDF soldiers work on a tank; illustrative.

Equality NGO Forum Dvorah slams hesder yeshivot boycott over women's integration in tank units

US actress Sydney Sweeney attends HBO's "Euphoria" season 3 premiere at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California, April 7, 2026

What Sydney Sweeney’s media strategy can teach Israel’s defenders - opinion


Lighting Hanukkah candles with modern day Maccabees - opinion

Hanukkah’s miracle was not the oil alone, but the courage to light it. Today, a new generation keeps that flame alive.

 FRIENDS AND family say goodbye as soldiers enlist in the IDF at the Tel Hashomer induction center.

As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion

As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

Jewish people are not the smallest nation, but the largest family - opinion

Bound by family, not just fate, the Jewish people show why unity and sacrifice from Abraham to the October 7 massacre, and Hanukkah.

Family and friends of slain hostage Israeli soldier Cpt. Daniel Perez attend his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on October 15.

Pakistan military court jails ex-spy chief Faiz Hamid for 14 years, charged for misuse of authority

The charges ranged from engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secret Act in a way detrimental to safety and state interest to misuse of authority and resources.

Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party Imran Khan chant slogans as they gather during a protest over concerns about their leader's health, on a road leading to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, December 9, 2025.

Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control

The move was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, coming after a coup in Guinea-Bissau last month marked the ninth in West and Central Africa since 2020.

 A woman crosses a street as motorists engage a crossroad in Cotonou following rumors of a possible coup in the country on December 7, 2025. Benin's President Patrice Talon is safe and the army is regaining control, after a group of soldiers said they had ousted him from power.

IDF bans Android phones for senior officers, iPhones now mandatory, Army Radio reports

A new directive would restrict IDF-issued devices to iPhones for lieutenant colonels, reducing the risk of intrusions for senior officers.

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Three suicide bombers attack Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters, police say

Law enforcement isolated the area due to the suspicion that terrorists may have hidden within the building.

Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) commandos stand guard at an explosion site after a suicide blast

Lebanon arrests Middle East drug kingpin Noah Zaiter, two years after US sanctions

The Lebanese army detains Noah Zaitar after years of evading arrest, amid intensified raids on drug traffickers.

Noah Zaitar, a Lebanese national wanted over alleged drug trafficking

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.

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

Bahatal, 18, was from Ma'ale Adumim and was in the process of completing his mandatory service.

Cpl. Ermias Bahatal.