Israeli Defense Forces
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Defense Forces, translated into English and compared across sources. 46 recent stories.
Protests and applause greet Netanyahu at officer graduation as he vows to block Iran
At an IDF officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by boos and cheers as he defended Israel’s military achievements and vowed Iran would not ob…
Lenient Plea Deal Ends Assault Case Against Former Israeli Defense Ministry Employee in New York
Former Defense Ministry employee Yotam Maimon resolved his New York attempted-murder case with a reduced plea deal after a 2023 nightclub attack on Maor Vanunu. He avoided prison…
Netanyahu to Hold Limited Security Meeting Over Fears of Syrian Move Into Lebanon
Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a limited security meeting on Syria and Lebanon, as Israel fears Syrian forces may be preparing to enter Lebanon. The move comes after Donald Trump sa…
Lebanon Army Pilot in South Lebanon Faces Israeli Security Pushback
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a pilot that would transfer parts of southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Army after U.S. vetting and training. Israeli security officials oppose the…
Al-Sharaa Rejects Syrian Military Role in Lebanon Despite Trump Hints
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected any Syrian military role in Lebanon after Donald Trump suggested Damascus could confront Hezbollah. Al-Sharaa said Syria seeks to be part…
Investigation continues into death of fitness icon Gilad Yankelvich
Gilad Yankelvich was found dead in Hawaii under unclear circumstances, and police are investigating. He will be buried in Israel, where he is remembered as a major fitness pioneer.
Strook: Lebanon Gains Are Unprecedented, Israel Must Deepen Them
Orit Strook said Israel’s military gains in Lebanon are unprecedented and must be deepened to maintain a security zone near the border. She also urged a firm message to the United…
Expert Warns Hezbollah Sees Weakness After Iran Deal
Dr. Michael Milstein said Hezbollah is reading Israeli and American hesitation and may see it as weakness. He warned that the Swiss deal could shape the northern border, while Hez…
Shin Bet Chief Warns of a Possible October 7-Style Attack on Eilat
Shin Bet chief David Zini is reported to have warned in closed-door meetings about a possible October 7-style attack on Eilat. The service says there is no concrete intelligence…
Family Seeks Court Approval to Use Fallen Soldier's Sperm
The parents of Staff Sgt. Itay Azulai, killed in southern Lebanon at 25, are seeking court approval to use his preserved sperm. They say he had asked months earlier to have a chil…
Under U.S. pressure, is Israel moving toward a deal that would strengthen Hezbollah?
Amid U.S. pressure and Iranian threats, Israel’s northern front is entering a new phase. A podcast hosted by Ariel Idan with Dr. Eddie Cohen discusses whether an agreement could e…
U.S. and Iranian Delegations Meet in Switzerland as Vance Says Talks Are Advancing
U.S. and Iranian delegations opened talks Sunday at a Swiss resort, with J.D. Vance saying progress is being made, especially on Lebanon. Qatar is mediating, while Iranian and Isr…
Former Tank Tester Warns Women Tank Crews Could Suffer Serious Health Harm
Former tank examiner Shimon Shterk says women serving in tank units face overlooked health risks from heavy lifting and repeated ammunition handling. In a Channel 7 interview, he…
Iranian Delegation Lands in Switzerland With Message Painted on the Plane
An Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Abbas Araghchi arrived in Switzerland overnight for new talks with the United States. Iran delayed the negotiations by two…
Friends urge public to attend funeral of lone soldier killed in southern Lebanon
Friends of Staff Sgt. (res.) Alexander Pilin, a lone soldier from Haifa, are urging the public to attend his funeral today at 12:00 in Haifa. Pilin was killed three days ago by a…
Court Should Strike Down Knesset Immunity for Tali Gottlieb, Legal Opinion Says
Prof. Barak Medina says the Knesset’s decision to grant MK Tali Gottlieb immunity is illegal and likely to be annulled by the High Court. He argues both justifications for the imm…
U.S. intelligence warns Netanyahu could undercut Trump’s Iran deal, report says
U.S. intelligence reportedly warned the Trump administration that Benjamin Netanyahu could undermine Donald Trump’s deal efforts with Iran by escalating against Hezbollah in Leban…
U.S.-Iran framework deal seen as a major missed opportunity, but not irreversible
Amos Yadlin and Udi Evental say Trump’s Iran framework deal is a serious strategic setback, but still reversible. They urge the United States and Israel to restore coordination, k…
Report: Iran Set Up Secret Cells in Iraq for Drone Attacks on Gulf States
Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards created secret cells in Iraq to prepare drone attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The story also describes earlier Israe…
US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed as Lebanon strikes disrupt plans
The United States and Iran postponed planned Friday talks in Switzerland after Vice President J.D. Vance delayed travel and the Iranian delegation also held back. Officials cited…
Iran Targets Azerbaijan’s Jewish War Hero Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
Iran has mounted an online campaign against Azerbaijani Jewish war hero Albert Agarunov, as tensions with Israel deepen. Azerbaijan has rejected related claims that its territory…
U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva called off after Iranian delegation withdraws
Switzerland said the Geneva talks between the U.S. and Iran were canceled after Iran withdrew and Vice President J.D. Vance did not travel. The day also featured sharp statements…
Netanyahu Claimed He Saved Israel From Annihilation, But the Iranian Nuclear Threat Remains
Netanyahu said on June 15, 2026 that Israel had been saved from Iranian annihilation. The article argues that Iran’s nuclear danger remains, and that Netanyahu’s own policies help…
State Seeks to Recover Benefits Paid to Family of Soldier Murdered in 1984 Terror Attack
Israel has sued four terrorists and the estate of a dead accomplice to recover about NIS 2 million paid to the family of Moshe Tamam, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1984. The c…
The Lesson From 1918: Victory Must End the Threat, Not Just Pause It
A Hebrew opinion article argues that Israel must not end its fight with Iran on defensive terms, but only by toppling the Iranian regime. Using World War I and World War II as exa…
Hezbollah Leader Ties Ashura Symbolism to Refusal to Disarm
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem used an Ashura speech Wednesday to blend Shiite religious symbolism with hard-line political demands. He rejected disarmament, called for a full Israe…
Israel Says It Is Pushing Back on U.S. Pressure Over Its Presence in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli official told Reuters that Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and is negotiating intensely with Washington. Iran says any broader deal depends on a full Isr…
Left-wing peace and withdrawal narratives have collapsed, commentator says
Yaakov Bardugo argues that the Oslo, Gaza disengagement, and Lebanon withdrawal narratives have all collapsed after October 7. He says Israel is now controlling 70% of Gaza, opera…
Iranian Official Says Lebanon Truce Hinges on Full Israeli Withdrawal
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said a final deal depends on a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and a halt to military activity there. He warned that otherwis…
Against Waiting for the Messiah, and for Doing the Work
A Hebrew opinion column argues that Israeli messianic thinking, from the army to national politics, encourages passivity and excuses failures. It says Israel should replace expect…
From Altalena to 'little by little': Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda's lesson on Jewish unity
An Israeli essay reflects on the Altalena affair and Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook’s response to it. It argues that his teaching that redemption comes “little by little” means patiently…
Hostage Father-turned-Candidate Calls for Gaza Emigration, Rejects State Inquiry
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, said his son is recovering after captivity and may one day work in security. In an interview, Mor defended hardline positions on Gaza, rej…
Israel Sees Lebanon as the Holding Pattern Until a Possible Iran Opening in November
Israel hopes a U.S.-Iran deal will stall, allowing a new opening after the November midterm elections. In the meantime, Jerusalem wants to keep its foothold in southern Lebanon an…
Yoram Ettinger: Past US-Israel clashes were far harsher than today’s tensions
Yoram Ettinger told Channel 7 that recent U.S.-Israel tensions are mild compared with past clashes. He cited multiple cases, from Ben-Gurion to Netanyahu, where Israeli defiance o…
Lebanese Reports: Four Killed in Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon
Lebanese outlets reported that Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people and wounded others. The reports came amid Hezbollah's claim that Iran had guaranteed th…
CIA Chief Warns Trump That Iran May Not Be Negotiating in Good Faith
US officials are divided over a nuclear understanding with Iran, while the CIA chief warned Trump that Tehran’s intentions are in doubt. Vance said inspectors would return to Iran…
Netanyahu Rejects Claims He Set Regime Change in Iran as War Goal
Benjamin Netanyahu held a Jerusalem news conference defending Israel’s war aims against Iran and rejecting claims he had defined regime change as the goal. He said Israel and the…
Analyst: US-Iran framework may be a trap, and Israel must stay on guard
Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur said a developing US-Iran framework is highly unusual and may still collapse or change. He urged Israel to keep the pressure up in Gaza and Lebanon and…
Iranian Lawmaker Says Strong Response Is Coming After Beirut Strike
Ibrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, said a “strong response is on the way” after an IDF strike in Beirut’s Dahieh district. The report giv…
Trump Rebukes Israel Over Beirut Strike, Says Regional Deal Is Near
Donald Trump said Israel should not have attacked Beirut and urged all sides to stand down as a regional peace deal nears. U.S. officials Mike Waltz and Pete Hegseth backed Israel…
Israel braces for possible Iranian response after Beirut strike
Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahieh and southern Lebanon after ceasefire violations, prompting fears of an Iranian response. Israeli officials said they anticipated…
Iranian Parliament Official Warns Israel Must Be “Punished” After Beirut Strike
Ibrahim Rezaei, a spokesman for an Iranian parliament committee, warned that any regional understanding with Israel must come after Israel is “punished.” His comments followed IDF…
Gantz Warns Iran Deal Could Be a Strategic Mistake
Benny Gantz warned that the emerging U.S.-Iran ceasefire could be a strategic mistake for Israel, and said the country must keep acting independently in Lebanon. He also accused B…
Israeli Officials Warn Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal Could Harm Israel’s Security
Senior Israeli officials warned that a near-final U.S.-Iran deal could harm Israel’s security interests. Trump said the agreement may be signed Sunday and that the Strait of Hormu…
How Trump’s Dependence on Netanyahu Turned Into Leverage Over Him
A Hebrew TV analysis says Trump’s closeness to Netanyahu has turned into leverage over Israel’s leader. The report traces decades of U.S.-Israel clashes, then argues that the pard…
Hesder yeshiva council says it is working with the IDF to block mixed combat service
The Council of the Hesder Yeshivot Union says it is coordinating with Religious Zionist rabbis and the IDF to prevent mixed male-female service in maneuvering combat units. It als…