Military
WATCH: IDF says two divisions pushing deeper into heart of Gaza City
Hamas has created the largest human shield in history in Gaza City, IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Deffrin said, stressing that the terror group is preventing the evacuation of the city.
UK's most senior defense academy bans Israeli students, Maj.-Gen. Baram condemns
Failure to procure advanced tech, weapons threatens IDF’s combat readiness - analysis
Egypt revives NATO-style Arab force plan after Israeli strike in Qatar - report
Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after landmark coup plot conviction
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting a coup after his 2022 loss, sparking US criticism and possible sanctions.
Hamas, not the IDF, endangers Gazan civilians - opinion
International law makes Hamas, not Israel, responsible for civilian harm, yet much of the world continues to misjudge the situation.
Israel’s sacred war: Two years in the grip of the hostages - opinion
For Israelis, the hostages represent the social contract itself: the promise that the State of Israel will never leave its citizens behind enemy lines.
Bright Star 25 military exercise opens in Egypt with US, 40 nations participating
Held at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, the Bright Star 25 exercise aims to enhance operational coordination and regional stability.
Sweida security shake-up highlights Syria’s struggle with Druze autonomy - analysis
Syria reassigns top security commanders in Sweida, aiming to calm Druze tensions as secession fears grow.
At Gaza crossroads, IDF chief Zamir clashes with Israel’s political echelon - analysis
Six months into renewed fighting, IDF Chief Zamir cautions that the Gaza offensive may leave Israel ruling the Strip without a clear plan for the war’s end or “day after.”
Finland's air force to phase out use of swastika on flags, in light of 'embarrassing' situations
While the Finnish air force designed its flag before the swastika became a symbol of Nazism, they are finally being updated to reflect modern associations with the symbol.
Israel confirms killing of Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza City strike
Throughout the war, the IDF said that Obeida had taken the lead for Hamas on publishing "victories" by the terror group both on October 7, 2023, and anytime after.
Aharon Haliva’s ‘brothel’ remark: A symbol of Israel’s security failure - opinion
Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Aharon Haliva’s ‘brothel’ remark reflects the deep failures in Israel’s security system, eroding public trust and highlighting the need for accountability.
Lebanese army disarms six Palestinian camps, Hamas and Islamic Jihad not included - report
According to the report the Lebanese Army received “a batch of light and medium weapons, B7 rockets, and medium-range surface-to-surface missiles from the camps of Tyre.”
Seven IDF soldiers wounded by explosive device in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood
The seven were wounded after encountering an explosive device while operating on an Israeli Namer APV.
