Great Israeli minds behind Iron Dome developing hypersonic missile interceptor
The announcement by the Rafael defense firm comes a week after Iran said it had produced its first such weapon.
Defense & Security
Germany moves ahead with procurement of Israel's Arrow-3 missile defense
The Arrow-3 is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth's atmosphere.
Rare incident on Lebanese border as soldier points RPG at IDF tank
According to the IDF, the incident began when Lebanese civilians deliberately interfered with the army's work on the Israeli side of the border fence. Riot dispersal means were used, including teargas.
Terrorist kills 3 IDF soldiers, shot dead after entering from Egypt
The terrorist first killed a man and a woman who were on guard duty early in the morning Saturday. The third Israeli fatality was hours later, during a shootout with troops who had arrived at the scene.
'The Mossad lost a dear friend, a devoted and professional member'
Netanyahu's office confirms a retired member of the Israeli spy agency was killed in boat accident in Italy during birthday celebration. Local press call event, with Italian counterparts, 'work trip', without explaining.
IDF troops complain they get sent on missions without proper body armor
An Israel Hayom inquiry reveals that due to shortage in the military, soldiers use the special ceramic plates on a rotating basis in various units, including on the front line. IDF says troops do not get sent on dangerous missions without the necessary protective gear; issue being addressed.
Syria says Israeli strikes hit Homs area, damage reported
Earlier this year, suspected Israeli strikes in Syria intensified, culminating in an exchange on the border April 8, when the Israeli military said its forces attacked targets in Syria after six rockets were launched from southern Syria toward the Golan Heights.
Officials voice concern as US taps reserve stockpiles in Israel to help Ukraine
“These are Israel’s reserve stockpiles for times of war,” a former cabinet minister says. “The move has had a bigger meaning in light of the threats on Israel in multiple theaters.”
Exclusive: IDF sees multi-year drop in motivation among prospective recruits
According to the findings, the level of motivation to serve in a combat capacity in 2022 was the lowest in recent years. In December 2022 only 66% of the male respondents said they would like to join fighting units, compared to 73% in 2020.
Syria blames Israel for 4th attack in as many days; 2 killed
Damascus residents said strong explosions were heard in the capital and its southern suburbs as Syrian state television reported that the country’s air defenses were confronting "Israeli aggression.”