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Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025

Several haredi rabbis protesting women in IDF tank units skip meeting with IDF chief Zamir

The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

How the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade breached the path to the Litani River in Lebanon - interview

Ruby AI's robotic tank cleaner.

IDF's new mechanical AI robot takes two hours to clean tanks, which soldiers needed 48 hours for


More than just a war machine: Tankers make their tank their home

This unusual story of friendship, shared struggles, and unexpected moments of humanity offers a rare glimpse into the lives of soldiers in the field.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

N12 presenter blasts Israeli war hero for objecting to female fighters in Gaza

Yom Kippur War hero Avigdor Kahalani was confronted about his past comments criticizing the role of women in the Israeli military.

 Former Israeli politician and Brigadier General Avigdor Kahalani poses for a picture in the Valley of Tears, Golan Heights, northern Israel, September 20, 2022.

IDF tanks hit Syrian army buildings built to violate disengagement deal

The IDF stressed that the buildings were built in violation of the disengagement agreement.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank.

Tank stolen from IDF base, found in scrap yard 20 km. away

The tank was last seen near Elikim, a moshav northeast of Zichron Ya'acov. However, its point of discovery, a scrap yard near Nesher just south of Haifa, is around 20 kilometers away.

 A tank stolen from an IDF base is seen rediscovered at a scrap yard near Nesher.

Israel unveils IDF's new AI-powered 'Barak' super tank

New “Barak” tank is packed with advanced tech to make tank-based combat more effective than ever • Gallant: Tank ushers Israel in new era

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank.

Israel plans first-ever sale of flagship Merkava tank to European country

Israeli defense products are seeing record demand due to the high cost of supplying Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

WATCH: First new Eitan armored vehicle delivered to the IDF Nahal brigade

Nahal Brigade infantry soldiers already incorporated the new APCs while training various simulated combat scenarios in a first-of-its-kind exercise in northern Israel.

IDF's Eitan APC

Could tanks, helicopters secure quiet in W. Bank with Palestinians? - analysis

There are many ideas, short of a messianic peace vision, that can help restore calm, but tanks and helicopters are either a tiny part or a nonexistent part of the solution.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

IDF veterans steal Yom Kippur War tank to use in anti-gov't protest

The tank was taken by soldiers in the 1973 war from a memorial site in the Golan Heights, to be used in a protest against the judicial reforms.

 The tank that was stolen for a protest against the government.

IDF to draft women into Border Defense Corps tank crews

Israeli military deems the latest pilot program with women in tanks a success

FEMALE TANK CREWS are deployed along  the border as part of a pilot program to  assess whether or not to integrate  women into the IDF’s Armored Corps