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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.

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

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

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


Don't exempt us from the Israeli army – include us - opinion

Build an army where Torah fits, and watch who shows up.

Haredi soldier

Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

IDF Spokesperson's Unit pushes back after former soldier joins Breaking the Silence

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin responded to the announcement with an urgent letter sent to unit commanders, saying that the soldier's remarks "do not reflect" the unit and those within it.

Ayelet Kroizer.

Trump's military aid bombshell exposes Netanyahu's greatest failure - opinion

Trump's threat to end US military aid exposes a deeper crisis in Israel's alliance with America, one Netanyahu has helped create, the author argues.

A torn election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump is seen outside Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, a day after Israel’s general elections, October 28, 2026.

IDF begins upgrading Gaza border barrier with new technology, infrastructure

Following the October 7 attack, the "Hourglass" fence faced criticism after it was breached at dozens of locations along the 64-kilometer Gaza border.

 The Gaza border barrier; Illustrative.

IDF chief meets with yeshiva students, says military 'does not seek' change in haredi identity

Zamir emphasized that the military's responsibility for integrating haredi soldiers goes beyond establishing dedicated service frameworks and requires adjustments by commanders.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

Netanyahu 'can no longer be trusted,' Eisenkot says after Trump announces US aid cutoff

Meanwhile, Democrats Party leader and former IDF deputy chief of staff, Yair Golan, denounced Netanyahu, saying that Trump's announcement shows "another massive failure" from the PM.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Abraham and Hebron’s lesson for Israel: A Jewish state cannot deny others’ rights - opinion

Thousands of years later, Hebron remains a place where Jews and Palestinians each understand themselves to have deep historical and religious roots.

SMOKE RISES as Israeli forces demolish two Palestinian homes in Hebron, in late October 2026.

IDF indicted 'fair number' of soldiers over Gaza conduct, 'NAZA' film, military legal chief reveals

"A fair number" meant around five indictments, The Jerusalem Post clarified with IDF sources.

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

How Israel hopes third war with Iran will be different than Gaza - analysis

Some top officials hope unique advantages held over Iran will avoid the repeat of endless “rounds” similar to what Israel has had with Hamas.

Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.