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IDF prepares for Iranian attacks, tests communications systems in multi-front war drills

"The exercise is part of an ongoing process to strengthen the operational readiness of communications units across all sectors,” said Brig.-Gen. Omer Cohen, the IDF's chief communications officer.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank.
MKs Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett speak during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Bennett urges Eisenkot bloc to 'threaten haredi parties, not beg them' to join gov't

"I am doing everything to help [Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot] establish a Zionist government of national renewal and bring about the revolution for those who serve," he said.

|ByYEHUDA SHLEZINGER
Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

Israel is killing Hamas's next generation of commanders - can it break the cycle? - analysis

By targeting replacement commanders soon after their appointments, Israel may seek to prevent Hamas's ability to re-establish its command and control.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, northern Israel, December 23, 2025.

Shaking things up: IDF details earthquake preparedness plans amid fears of next potential disaster

Following the quake in Eilat last week, the IDF has designated 2027 to be 'Year of the Earthquake,' and will work to restore and strengthen natural disaster management capabilities.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT

My Word: Arab voting and the bigger picture - opinion

Arab parties made significant gains in Israel’s election, presenting both challenges and opportunities for Jewish-Arab relations.

NOVEMBER 6, 2026ByLIAT COLLINS
A vehicle drives past an election campaign banner featuring a picture of Yousef Jabareen of the Joint List, in Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 10, 2026

West Bank Arabs set Israeli vehicle on fire after Jewish rioters torch Palestinian cars - report

The alleged incident follows an IDF raid on an illegal West Bank outpost on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinians inspect the charred remains of two vehicles reportedly set on fire by extremist Jewish settlers in the West Bank town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, November 5, 2026.

BoP’s Blair meets Herzog, Netanyahu in Israel as US pushes to revive Gaza reconstruction plan

The former British prime minister, representing Trump’s Board of Peace, is expected to discuss a Palestinian technocratic committee and an international stabilization force for Gaza.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks during a Board of Peace panel at the Whitby Hotel, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S., September 23, 2026.

WATCH: IDF finds hundreds of Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon, tunnel shaft in civilian home

The announcement followed the finding of additional weapons in the area on Sunday, including inside a civilian home.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026ByAARON GLICK
Hezbollah weapons found by the IDF in southern Lebanon, November 5, 2026.

Herzog warns Israeli leadership of escalating violence in West Bank, says it may lead to civil war

The letter followed a visit by Herzog to the West Bank, during which Herzog met with IDF commanders, police officers, and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) personnel.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER
Israeli forces stand guard as Israeli settlers gather during the olive harvest at Palestinian-owned olive groves in Deir Abu Mashal, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 19, 2026.

As Trump eyes ending $4b. aid in 2026, Israel must ask: Is it ready for independence? - editorial

Israel must expand domestic production of ammunition, interceptors, and other critical systems. It must invest in research and strengthen its industrial capacity.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank in October 2026.

Robots frequently used in battle to reduce risk to soldiers, IDF chief Zamir says

The IDF has also discussed the use of special robots to enter tunnels and residences that may be booby-trapped, prior to soldiers entering

NOVEMBER 4, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.

IDF's pursuit of Deif distracted from warning signs Hamas was planning October 7 attack

Prior to October 7, many still viewed Deif as more important and dangerous than Hamas’s Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorists from three separate organizations in strikes near Khan Yunis

Four of the terrorists belonged to Hamas, one to Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam), and the sixth to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

NOVEMBER 4, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
IDF kills six terrorists in series of strikes near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, November 4, 2026.