Kochavi: Israel’s fate in security forces’ hands

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi made the remark at a special commendation ceremony honoring IDF, Israel Security Agency (ISA, Shin Bet), and Border Police units which excelled…

IDF on high alert amid Lebanon gas deal

Tensions are escalating following Beirut’s insistence on “amendments” to a proposed maritime demarcation proposal by the United States. By Erin Viner Israeli  Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructed the security establishment “to…

Israel slams Iranian Holocaust denial

Outrage was swift in coming to remarks by the Islamic Republic’s President Ebrahim Raisi over the attempted genocide of the Jewish People during World War Two. By Erin Viner During…

IDF officer, 2 terrorists killed in West Bank clash

The pre-dawn firefight occurred adjacent to the Gilboa Crossing in a zone between Israel’s security barrier with the Palestinian territories. By Erin Viner IDF West Bank Division Commander Brigadier General…

IDF to use armed UAVs in counter-terror ops

Two senior military commanders have been preparing an air force assault command center for operational use of the weaponized drones, said the IDF.  By Erin Viner IDF Commander of the…

Gantz appoints Herzi Halevi as new IDF leader

The 23rd Chief of the Staff (COS) of the Israel Defense Forces has until now served as deputy to outgoing Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, whose own 4-year term is nearing…

Israel predicts calm phase with Gaza

While there has been a lull in tensions setting in following last week’s escalation on Israel’s southern front, the Israeli Foreign Ministry is reportedly expecting a period of quiet. By…

Israel, PIJ reach ceasefire

The truce was declared late last night following three days of violence between the sides in the most serious flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than a year. By…

Lapid convenes Security Cabinet over Gaza

Tensions continue to run high between Israel and the Iranian-proxy Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terror group in the Gaza Strip despite extensive mediation efforts by Egypt. By Jonathan Hessen and…