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'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.
Soldiers from "Force 100" attend the three panel High Court of Justice bench which will hear arguments on who will investigate former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi for her responsibility in leaking the video showing abuse of a detainee at the Sde Teiman base by IDF reservists.

Sde Teiman investigation: Judges propose compromise after packed hearing

From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah visits Bint Jbeil, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in southern Lebanon, November 27, 2024.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon, IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Amit Cohen


IDF draft report: Which Israeli cities top draft statistics?

Tel Aviv finished in 13th place for men and 9th place for women, with an even lower rate of draftees from Northern Tel Aviv.

Israeli soldiers of Caracal battalion

Recruitment to the IDF guarantees a stronger Israeli society

This according to a new initiative commemorating the IDF's heritage by uncovering a fascinating web of stories by military personnel with a focus on the added value received during their service.

 Outstanding soldiers seen during an event ahead of Israel's Independence Day celebrations, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, April 19, 2023.

If Americans for Peace Now had its way, Israel would be punished for arresting murderers - opinion

The Oslo II agreement, signed by Israel and the PA in 1995, states that the PA is required to abstain from incitement, including hostile propaganda against Israel.

 AMERICANS FOR Peace Now and J Street are among the groups endorsing legislation introduced by Rep. Betty McCollum to penalize Israel if it detains Palestinian-Arab minors

2 IDF soldiers hurt in West Bank ramming attack, driver turns himself in

The two IDF reservist soldiers were crossing the road when the driver accelerated and drove into them. The driver says it was a simple car accident due to poor visibility.

IDF soldiers patrol in the West Bank

What has been happening in Jenin? And what is Israel's nightmare? - analysis

The general IDF view is its two main moves: completing portions of the West Bank barrier wall and regular preemptive raids.

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, September 25, 2022

'Thousands of shells per day' would hit Lebanon if IDF, Hezbollah go to war in the future

IDF Lt. Col. El-Chai Cohen spoke to the Jerusalem Post in the midst of a 10-day-long drill for the artillery.

 IDF artillery

The IDI report is an uphill battle needing a lot of focus - editorial

The Israeli Democracy Index for 2022 showed that Israelis are becoming increasingly disgruntled.

Yearly average levels of trust in all institutions as a whole, compared with overall multi-year average

New IDF chief Halevi: Israeli military will be free of politics

Herzi Halevi replaced Aviv Kohavi as the IDF's 23rd chief-of-staff in a series of ceremonies on Monday.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stands by a plaque commemorating his uncle who was killed in the Six Day War and who Halevi is named after.

Halevi's task is to make the IDF a real Israeli people's army - comment

The Israeli public trust in the country's institutions has drastically dropped over the last decade, yet, they still put their trust in the IDF.

 IDF chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi receiving his rank from PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Galant and his wife.

WATCH: Herzi Halevi becomes new IDF chief of staff

Halevi and Kohavi will spend the day in a series of ceremonies, culminating in the Kirya military headquarters.

 IDF Chief of Staff (Lt.-Gen.) Hertzi Halevi at the Western Wall, January 16 2023.