Army

Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system

Smart Shooter's SMASH systems are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2026, according to a company statement.

SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH 3000
Lone Soldier Center CEO Liora Rubinstein (L) with president Drorit Nitzani and actress and musician Einat Sarouf  and her original artwork.

Israeli artists unite across communities to support lone soldiers in new exhibition

Photo of road in Israel

A Jerusalem driver refused to run over a flag, and changed how I see Israel - opinion

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, May 2, 2026.

War strain tests IDF values, but not its moral core - opinion


Gallant speaks to Austin, Halevi with CENTCOM chief amid IDF crisis

The US military is checking in with the IDF to see how much joint operations may be impacted by the IDF reservists’ quitting movement.

 IDF RESERVISTS and activists protest judicial reform, outside the Prime Ministers Office in Jerusalem, March 2.

Former IDF intel chief: I would resign if I were still serving

"[The government] has become messianic dictatorship that strives to win over the people instead of listening to their hardships and working for reunification."

Thousands wave the Israeli flag as they protest against the judicial overhaul at the Knesset in Jerusalem. February 20, 2023.

US to send fighter jets, warship to Middle East amid Iranian 'harassment'

The US will send fighter jets and a warship to the Middle East in order to monitor key waterways in the region.

 Navy F-35 fighter plane

Russian fighter jet crashes into Sea of Azov near Russian coast

A Russian Su-25 fighter-bomber crashed into the Sea of Azov on Monday.

 Sukhoi Su-25

High Court rejects petition to draft haredim

As the haredi draft law expires, controversy over military conscription intensifies, with arguments of discrimination and a cabinet plan for a new draft bill.

 A SOLDIER and haredi man pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

IDF dismisses top commander over security breach allegations

A lieutenant colonel has been dismissed from his post for allegedly granting unauthorized civilian access to classified IDF sites.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tours the Palestinian West Bank town of Huwara with senior military generals on Tuesday, March 28, 2023

IDF to penalize striking reservists, disregard public campaign

The IDF’s view is that it wants to keep itself out of politics and does not want to get involved in responding to public letter campaigns.

 Israeli soldiers and rescue forces seen at Mount Harif military base in the southern Negev desert, close to the border with Egypt, on June 3, 2023

Russia releases video of captured German tanks, US fighting vehicles in Ukraine

Russia released video footage of captured tanks and referred to the military vehicles as their "trophies."

 Leopard 2A6 tank

Vladimir Putin presents Russian army's chief rabbi with a state award

This award was given to Gurevich while Russia is currently at war with Ukraine and a very sensitive time for Jews in Russia.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference in Minsk, Belarus December 19, 2022.

IDF induction stats show situation less dire than presented - analysis

Yes, the overall percentage of those inducted into the army is declining, but it still remains high throughout Israel.

 Archival image of IDF Ground Forces troops.