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The incoming Judea Brigade commander, Col. D., completed in recent days his first brigade-level exercise since assuming the role. The exercise was designed to test and train the brigade commander’s command-and-control capabilities, alongside staff officers who assist in managing operational incidents in the sector. As part of the exercise, a wide range of defensive scenarios were practiced across the brigade area, alongside offensive operations and efforts to engage various threats. The forces were required to deal with changing situations and respond to multiple incidents simultaneously. Battalion commanders operating in the sector, local security coordinators (Rashatzim), and special units that the…

Sirens sounded across northern Israel on the evening of Sunday, June 7, after Iran violated the ceasefire and fired three missile barrages — ten missiles in all — toward the Jewish state. The IDF said every missile was intercepted. Magen David Adom teams treated two people hurt while hurrying to shelter. The launches came after an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh district and a wave of threats from senior Iranian figures. In response, the Home Front Command tightened guidelines nationwide, shifting the country to a stricter posture, and Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced that classes and matriculation…

The Israeli military is increasingly concerned about Hezbollah’s upgraded night-time first-person view (FPV) drone capabilities following a series of recent attacks that have killed and wounded Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. Military officials warn that the Iran-backed terrorist group is steadily improving not only its drone operations but also the accuracy and effectiveness of its broader arsenal. The growing threat has prompted the IDF to shift tactics and accelerate its efforts to counter Hezbollah’s evolving capabilities. “It’s quite unusual that the drone struck a force at night. That still hasn’t happened to combat teams before,” an IDF Givati Brigade reconnaissance soldier assessed…

Israeli military electronic warfare experts played a crucial role in securing Israeli Air Force dominance in Iranian airspace during the 12-day war with Iran in 2025, the 40-day war earlier this year, and the recent Israeli strikes launched in response to Tehran’s missile attacks on Israel. In recognition of those efforts, the Israeli Air Defense Command will receive the prestigious Israel Defense Prize for its contributions to enabling Israeli air operations over Iran. Lt.-Col. M., head of the Electronic Warfare Branch at the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development, recently spoke with Ynet News about the branch’s role in protecting…

By any measure, the morning of Oct. 7 reshaped Israel’s understanding of emergency preparedness. The unprecedented assault that unfolded across southern Israel exposed vulnerabilities that had long existed in theory but rarely on such a scale in practice: simultaneous mass-casualty incidents, attacks on civilian communities, overwhelmed communication systems, prolonged warfare, and a home front suddenly transformed into an active theater of conflict. For many Israelis, the visible face of that reality was the military. But another force – one that is civilian, largely volunteer-based, and operating far from the spotlight – was thrust into the center of the national response. Continue reading…

Hezbollah attempted to assassinate Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo with an explosive-laden first-person view (FPV) drone during a recent visit to southern Lebanon, military officials said on Thursday. The drone struck Milo’s vehicle shortly after he had gotten out. No injuries were reported. The attack highlighted the growing danger Hezbollah drones pose to IDF troops in southern Lebanon and reflected the ongoing tactical learning battle between the sides, with security officials saying Hezbollah has largely pulled back from direct gun battles while increasingly using low-cost drones to target soldiers, vehicles and military positions, including at night. Continue reading…

The Israeli military said it killed two armed terrorists overnight in an “unusual” incident along the northern border, after the pair approached to within several hundred meters of the border fence from Lebanon. According to an initial IDF inquiry, army lookouts identified the two suspects at around 3 AM near the Lebanese village of Yaroun, walking south toward Israeli territory. The military said the men were armed and were about 300 to 500 meters from the border, an unusually close approach to the fence. The IDF said it immediately declared a military alert, prompting local defense squads in the nearby…

The Israeli military struck a Hezbollah underground compound in Lebanon’s Beqaa region late on Friday night, May 22, targeting a facility that terrorists had used to manufacture weapons intended for attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers. In the same operation, forces also hit Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern city of Tyre. The sites in Tyre served as bases from which Hezbollah operatives planned and carried out attacks against Israeli troops. Before striking, the military said it took deliberate steps to limit harm to civilians, including issuing advance warnings, employing precise munitions, and conducting aerial surveillance of the targets. “The IDF…

Iran is rapidly rebuilding capabilities damaged during its war with the United States and Israel, clearing dozens of entrances to missile sites that were bombed during the fighting, CNN reported, citing an analysis of satellite images from Airbus Defence and Space. According to the report, since the ceasefire between Iran and the United States began, Iran has cleared at least 50 access points at 18 missile sites. CNN’s analysis found that Iran has effectively restored access to large numbers of missiles stored in underground facilities whose entrances had been struck. The report cited U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s…

The IDF has announced that it had successfully eliminated Ihab Khrizim, in the Khan Younis area in Gaza. Khrizim was the head of a central Hamas funds transfer network, and was responsible for managing the transfer of millions of dollars to Hamas’ military wing. In recent months, Khrizim continued to violate the ceasefire agreement, helping enable the terrorist group to execute imminent attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. the IDF called his death a “significant blow to Hamas’ rehabilitation and force-building efforts.” In addition to Khrizim, during the strike, the IDF took out Mohammed al-Habash, a unit commander in…