Military

IDF soldier found lifeless on base in central Israel, circumstances under investigation

The military informed the soldier’s family, noting that it shares their grief and will “continue to support them.”

A memorial candle
US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

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Israeli Navy soldiers operate on Navy vessels off the coast of of the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, August 6, 2024

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Reuven (right) and Yonatan (left) recover at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital following the kidney transplant.

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Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says

"The forces understand that the only way for us to succeed is to hunt the drone operators and kill them," the senior officer said.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade

Elbit completed a major live field demonstration of its export version of the IDF's Digital Ground Army system in Sweden, as European armies look to modernize amid fears of a possible war with Russia

A demonstration of the Digital Ground Army system, June 2026.

IDF's 401st Armored Division changes chief weeks after outgoing head injured by Hezbollah FPV drone

Col. Meir Biderman was seriously wounded by a Hezbollah drone on May 20. The changeover was planned before the attack that wounded him in southern Lebanon.

Col. Meir Biderman (L), wounded by a Hezbollah drone attack, embraces IDF Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo (R) at a changeover ceremony, June 7, 2026.

French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilization plot

Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Daily life of french soldiers of barkhane military operation in Mali (Africa) launch in 2013 against terrorism in the area. Ilustrative.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

EU pledges €100M to Lebanese army to reinforce state against Hezbollah threat

Kaja Kallas announced the EU is giving €100M to Lebanon’s military to reinforce its forces, empower institutions, and reduce Hezbollah’s influence in the country.

European flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 20, 2023.

IDF chief during Second Lebanon War urges current commanders to challenge gov't Lebanon policy

Halutz also assessed the state of the opposition and criticized several of its leaders, noting that the most likely contestants to defeat Netanyahu would be Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

IDF Operations Directorate Brig.-Gen. resigns following sexual misconduct investigation

Shomer was questioned Tuesday morning over a consensual relationship with an officer under his command. After taking responsibility, he resigned from the IDF.

Brigadier general Yisrael Shomer, head of the Operations Division in the IDF arrives to a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

Aurelius Capital director-general warns of a military revolution as wars grow longer, deadlier

“Without robust defense, offensive potential cannot be realized,” he said. “We need more defensive. We need to change the balance.”

Major General (res.) Amir Eshel, partner at Aurelius Capital.

UK adopts SpaceX's Starshield for military operations, sources say

Britain has started using SpaceX’s Starshield, a militarized version of Starlink, for secure military communications.

SpaceX logo and miniature satellite model are seen in this illustration taken, March 10, 2025.