Operation Breakwater reins in terrorism in Judea and Samaria
While the threat has not vanished, the drop in attacks in Israel reflects months of counterterrorism operations and intelligence-gathering efforts.
Defense & Security
US, Israel launch 4-day naval exercise in Red Sea
The bilateral training exercise focuses on mission planning, maritime interdiction, and other sea drills.
Ground Forces unprepared for next war, IDF officers warn
Manpower issues, cutbacks and low motivation to serve are just a few of the issues plaguing the Ground Force in general and particularly the Armored Corps.
IDF expands 'Operation Breakwater' to Judean desert
Engineering forces begin work on obstacle designed to prevent Palestinians from infiltrating Israel to carry out terrorist attacks.
Israeli military admits using armed drones
The IDF's use of offensive drones has been an open secret. Military Censor said that after consideration of the issue, "it was found that there was no impediment to publishing the IDF's use of armed UAVs as part of its operational activities."
Personnel crisis threatening Israel Police
"We’re looking at a situation where in 18 months, the police as we know it could cease to exist," Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai warns ministers.
IDF honor guard welcomes head of CENTCOM to Israel
Gen. Michael Kurilla’s visit will focus on Israel’s air defense array, says IDF.
US to work with Israel on laser defense development
Israel expects a first version of Iron Beam to be set up on the Gaza border in 2023, while the US has begun initial testing of a high-power laser system that can intercept long-range missiles.
Gantz reveals scope of Israeli arms deals across Middle East
In the period since the signing of the Abraham Accords some two years ago, says Defense Minister Benny Gantz, there have been more than 150 meetings between Israeli defense officials with their counterparts across the Middle East, not including Jordan and Egypt, in which Israeli weapons have been sold for over $3 billion.
Israeli Navy achieves 'breakthrough' in intelligence, senior officer says
Commander of the Israeli Navy Vice Adm. David Saar Salama awards fighters of the Naval Intelligence Division with certificates of appreciation for contributing to Israel's security.