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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the death of Colonel Ehsan Daqsa, commander of the 401st Armored Brigade, during combat in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday. This marks the first confirmed death of a brigade commander at the rank of colonel since the ground offensive began on October 27

The Israeli Defense Forces mourn the loss of two soldiers who fell in combat on Tuesday amid ongoing military operations in north and southern Lebanon. Maj. (res.) Sa'ar Eliad Norsky, 27, from Tel Aviv, a fighter in the 508th battalion 'Adirim' formation, was killed by a rocket strike near Naot Mordechai in the Galilee. Norsky was reportedly living in a van and sharing his travel experiences on Instagram in the weeks leading up to his death. He recorded his morning walk at the Sea of Galilee two days before. Friends and community members remember him as a beloved figure in the local...

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has finalized a substantial NIS 2 billion deal with Elbit Systems and Rafael to accelerate the development of the "Magan Or" defense system, which utilizes high-powered laser technology. This agreement marks a significant advancement in Israel's defense capabilities, positioning local companies at the forefront of laser weaponry

An American official and a former Israeli official, briefed on recent developments, revealed that the Biden administration has conveyed a stern warning to Iran: any further attacks on Israel will lead to a more robust Israeli response, which the U.S. may not be able to restrain

The ongoing security situation in Israel has led to a sharp decline in international flights, with major foreign airlines announcing daily cancellations to and from the country. Notable aviation giants such as American Airlines, the Greek carrier Aegean Airlines, and the German Lufthansa Group have all decided to halt services to Israel for the foreseeable future. Air France has extended its suspension of all flights until November 12, while American Airlines has gone a step further, announcing that it will not fly to Israel until at least September 2025

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was dramatically dismissed from his position this evening by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move that has raised significant political and security concerns. In a statement following his dismissal, Gallant outlined the three main issues he believes led to his removal: his firm stance on conscription, his commitment to securing the return of abducted Israelis, and his call for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has posted strong third-quarter results, marking a second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and raising its full-year forecasts. The company exceeded expectations, reporting revenues of $4.3 billion for Q3, up 13% from the same period in 2023. This performance was significantly higher than the $4.1 billion analysts had forecasted. Teva also surpassed profit expectations, with a net profit of 69 cents per share, beating the anticipated 65 cents per share

lPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s defense attorneys have requested a 10-week delay in his testimony for his ongoing corruption trial, pushing his appearance on the witness stand to February 2025. The request, filed late Monday, comes in response to a series of extraordinary events that the defense argues have hindered Netanyahu’s preparation for the trial

Alarms sounded in the Haifa and Kiryat areas on Monday afternoon following an intense barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, marking one of the heaviest attacks on northern Israel since the onset of the war. The IDF confirmed the detection of 90 rocket launches, with the majority intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system. Despite the interceptions, several rockets fell in populated areas, causing damage to property and resulting in casualties

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed today that it has decided to freeze the reserve service of Lt. Col. (res.) Ron Sharf, one of the leaders of the "Brothers in Arms" organization, until July 2025. The decision comes in the wake of Sharf’s vocal opposition to the government's judicial overhaul plan, which has been at the heart of political protests across Israel