Defense & Security

Israeli Navy commandos intercept Gaza-bound flotilla
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Israeli Navy commandos intercept Gaza-bound flotilla

Earlier, the Israeli Navy warned the activists to change course and leave the restricted area, but the crew refused. An alarm was heard on board, and participants put on life jackets. One activist said they were "suddenly surrounded by many lights all at once."

Israel's largest-ever defense deal gets underway

Israel's largest-ever defense deal gets underway

Israel and Germany are preparing for the transfer of the Arrow 3 air defense system in the coming months. The first coordination meeting included representatives from the Defense Ministry and Israel Aerospace Industries. The system, developed in partnership with the US, is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.

Israel's concerns grow over US-Saudi arms deal

Israel's concerns grow over US-Saudi arms deal

The American president attempts to pull Saudi Arabia away from Chinese influence by selling advanced weapons and potentially F-35 aircraft, as the kingdom pledges to invest nearly a trillion dollars in the US economy.

New details on the recovery of Zvi Feldman

New details on the recovery of Zvi Feldman

The operation took place deep inside Syria and lasted for many months. Unlike the 2019 mission to retrieve the body of Zecharia Baumel, which was carried out with Russian assistance, this time Mossad deployed assets on the ground and used sophisticated deception tactics.

IDF uniform revolution

IDF uniform revolution

The IDF is updating its grooming and uniform regulations. All male soldiers will be allowed to grow beards based on personal preference. Combat troops will wear tactical uniforms when leaving their base, while non-combat soldiers will wear Class B uniforms. The new rules also address the use of unit patches by career personnel, banning "Messiah" or other non-regulation symbols.