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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


IDF arrests 18 Israeli rioters suspected of attacking security forces operating in West Bank

The security forces were working to halt illegal construction taking place within a closed military zone near Salfit in the West Bank.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

Islamic State has stepped up attempted attacks against Israel since October 7, data shows

The group has attempted more attacks since the massacre than in the previous nine and a half years combined, according to a Washington Institute analysis.

 An ISIS flag seen at Israel's kibbutz Sufa following a massacre by infiltarting Hamas terrorists, pictured on October 11, 2023; Illustrative.

Beyond the headlines: Reunited in gratitude

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Bar Kuperstein leading the HaGomel blessing.

October 7 Nir Oz infiltrator among four Hamas terrorists killed in IDF strikes

Four Hamas terrorists, including two Nukhba members and a sniper commander, were killed in IDF strikes across Gaza on Saturday. The military also announced two earlier strikes.

IDF infographic announcing the elimination of four Hamas military wing operatives in the Gaza Strip.

IDF's next-generation artillery gets NIS 600 million training boost with Elbit deal

The Defense Ministry and IDF signed a 15-year, NIS 600 million agreement with Elbit Systems to expand artillery training for the Ro'em howitzer and Lahav rocket launcher systems.

A photo of the SIGMA howitzer.

IDF ends controversial Hebron operation after days of terror probe, forced evacuations

A petition alleges troops took over some homes and turned them into military positions, while demolishing civilian buildings and requiring traders to remove goods from their businesses.

Israeli soldiers deploy in the West Bank city of Hebron as Palestinian residents protest against their forced displacement from their homes amid an ongoing Israeli military operation and restrictions on movement in parts of the city, November 1, 2026.

IDF opens haredi winter recruitment as coalition talks tackle conscription

Dozens of haredi men began recruitment for IDF combat support roles as coalition talks continued amid disputes over the conscription bill.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025; Illustrative.

Haredi groom arrested days after wedding for evading draft, sentenced to 20 days in military prison

The arrest of a newlywed yeshiva student sparked outrage among haredi leaders, who demanded his release and accused Netanyahu of failing to resolve the haredi draft crisis.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

WATCH: IDF uncovers Hezbollah posters in child’s bedroom, weapons in southern Lebanon civilian home

A video shared by the IDF shows posters of Hezbollah terrorists, including assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, plastered on the walls of the child’s bedroom.

Weapons found inside a civilian home in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon by Israeli troops pictured in a photo shared on November 1, 2026.

Former IDF chief Halevi says Oct. 7 was 'preventable,' but was not 'betrayal from within'

Former IDF chief of staff Halevi further stated that Israel should complete an investigation into the security failures surrounding the October 7 massacre as part of the national healing process.

Former IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi speaks at Shurat HaDin’s Third Annual Rage Against the Hate Conference on combating antisemitism in New York on November 1, 2026.