Military aid to israel

Toward strategic self-reliance: Israel beyond US military aid - analysis

The next memorandum of understanding should be a transition – from reliance on Washington to strategic self-reliance and true partnership

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Israel tapering off US military aid within the decade 'in progress,' Netanyahu announces

 An Iron Dome air defense missile and two F-35 fighter jets are seen superimposed over a collage of the US and Israeli flags in this illustrative image.

How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU? - analysis

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addresses the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, in May 2025.

Spain considers accelerating arms embargo on Israel at next Council of Ministers meeting - report


Local authorities warned of enlarged rocket threat from Hezbollah

In future war with Hezbollah, country could sustain hundreds of fatalities and billions of shekels in damages, Home Front Command says.

An iron dome launches rockets to intercept incoming rockets from Gaza on Tuesday.

Israel's Elbit to supply US Marines with laser system

Israeli defense firm wins 73.4 million dollar contract to supply Common Laser Range Finder – Integrated Capability.

Israel's Elbit to supply US Marines with laser system

IDF using new automated system for live fire combat drills

The system, dubbed "Safe Ground," has begun serving commanders planning war exercises around the country in recent months.

IDF soilder prepares for battle

7th Armored Brigade updates to Merkava Mk. 4 tank with eye on Hezbollah

Senior army source: "We are not resting on our laurels after Operation Protective Edge."

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Israel's air force the best in the world, study finds

The findings are according to a new study conducted by military experts for the publication Business Insider.

People watch Israeli Air Force planes fly over the Mediterranean Sea from a Tel Aviv beach, during an aerial show as part of celebrations for Israel's Independence Day, marking the 66th anniversary of the creation of the state

South Africa threatens to prosecute citizens serving in Israeli military

Warning comes after pro-Palestinian advocacy group opened case against Cape Town native reportedly serving in IDF.

Israeli soldiers arrive at a staging area near the border with Gaza Strip

Flying under three flags

Gino Narboni, 90, revisits the Tel Nof air base where he once landed aircraft in defiance of international embargoes.

Free French Air Force Sergeant Narboni after his first solo flight aboard a PT-17 trainer aircraft, Orangeburg, South Carolina, November 1944

Yad Sarah to make military cemeteries accessible to disabled mourners

Nechonit vans will take mourners to the graves at these military cemeteries: Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, Kiryat Shaul in Tel Aviv; Haifa and Beersheba.

Mourners visit military cemetery on Memorial Day 2013