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Coalition pushes to extend delivery exemptions for life-saving equipment to IDF soldiers

With Adi Vaxman and Operation Israel among key advocates, a Knesset hearing highlights efforts to speed critical defensive gear to the frontlines

Smadar Lublin-Katz, Managing Director in Israel of Operation Israel.
Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv

Study: IDF Talpiot program excels in producing entrepreneurs

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.

'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

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


Israeli gov. to push ahead with new haredi draft bill

The coalition intends to move forward with the Conscription Law, which will expand exemptions on IDF service to yeshiva students.

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

The dreaded phone call, no parent wants: May God bless and keep all our soldiers safe - opinion

Parents of combat soldiers, we know the risk, we feel pride and unfettered Zionism. We just never speak about it. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Judea and Samaria

Gallant meets with CENTCOM chief during major multi-front military exercise

The exercise is due to run for approximately two weeks, while the meeting with Kurilla took place on Tuesday at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a meeting with CENTCOM Commander, General Michael "Erik" Kurilla

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