Military

Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra

The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.

IDF soldiers in the village of Kusra, south of Nablus, West Bank, on August 14, 2026.
(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF chief Eyal Zmair attend an IDF officers’ course graduation ceremony in southern Israel, June 25, 2026

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Merkava Tank in southern Israel, on the border with Gaza, November 11, 2024.

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A Palestinian man walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed by the IDF in Khan Yunis, the southern Gaza Strip, August 11, 2026

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to build joint political and military pact mechanisms

The three countries signed the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" on August 7, uniting Sunni-Muslim US allies concerned about a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire to the Gulf.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of the expected signing of a defence deal between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.

Haredi protest concludes after blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul described the draft dodger as a "yeshiva guy" who approached the police to assist in an ongoing investigation, demanding that such procedures be changed to avoid arrests.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block Highway 4 over detention of draft dodger, August 12, 2026.

Settler extremists clash with IDF after outpost evacuation, lay siege to West Bank village

Extremists appear to be dismantling fences, blocking roads, and besieging the area near Kusra, in footage seen by The Jerusalem Post.

Settlers near Kusra blocking a road with rocks.

Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center

According to Lockheed Martin, the Strigo Product Center has supported the innovation of defense technologies from the initial design stage to operational capability in a matter of months. 

An illustration of Lockheed Martin’s newly announced Strigo defense system.

Chinese citizen pleads guilty to attempting to smuggle US military equipment to PRC

Dingwei Chen, a 29-year-old Chinese citizen, tried to purchase US-manufactured military communications hardware on the black market with the intention of smuggling the technology to China.

US Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference to discuss Tren de Aragua developments at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2026.

IDF locates three Israelis who crossed border into Syria, transfers them to police for questioning

The IDF condemned the crossing as a criminal act that disrupted operations and endangered troops.

View of the Israeli border area with Syria, as seen from the northern Golan Heights, April 11, 2026.

Libya military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing, officials say

The killing highlights continuing security challenges in Libya, where rival administrations and armed groups have retained influence despite a 2020 ceasefire that halted major warfare.

Libyan army vehicles take part in the "Dara' al-Karama 2" military exercises, conducted by the Libyan National Army (LNA), under the command of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the Ras al-Alba region in southeastern Libya on May 16, 2026.

Uganda approves deployment of army to Gaza as part of international peacekeeping force

The motion, tabled by the defense minister, sought Parliament's approval under the Constitution and the UPDF Act to deploy Ugandan troops to support efforts to restore peace.

Maj. Gen. Gonyi (L) and Maj. Gen. Masiko, UPDF representatives in the House defended the Gaza deployment.

Israel Katz questions IDF tactics after Lebanon blast as US reportedly blocks wider attack

Defense minister challenges commanders on why troops entered explosive-laden structure in southern Lebanon • Lebanese outlet says US blocked wider response against Hezbollah to save peace talks

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Two IDF reservists killed, four wounded after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon

The reservists were killed after an explosive device detonated as they entered a booby-trapped home during a search operation in Majdal Zoun, causing the building to collapse.

Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34