Israeli Leaders Denounce Orthodox Violence Against Soldiers
Israeli leaders strongly denounce Orthodox violence after a mob chased two female IDF soldiers in Bnei Brak, overturning a police...
Thursday, 19 February 2026
IDF (Israel Defense Forces)
Pesach Benson•
‘You Can be Haredi and a Warrior’: Israel Declares First Orthodox Battalion Operational
Israel's first Orthodox battalion, the Yonatan Battalion, is now fully operational, completing its inaugural drill in the Golan Heights on...
Ehud Amiton•
Israel Confirms Strike on Hezbollah Commander, Arrests Senior al-Jamaa Islamiya Figure
Israel confirms striking Hezbollah commander Ahmed Salami in Lebanon and arresting senior al-Jamaa Islamiya figure Atwi Atwi today, marking significant.
Kostis Konstantinou•
Reporter’s Notebook: Deir al-Balah and Gaza’s Unfinished Front
An Israeli reporter gains rare access to central Gaza's Deir al-Balah, revealing Hamas's rearming efforts and sporadic IDF operations near...
Pesach Benson•
Gag Order Lifted on Israeli Intelligence Officer Who Died in Military Prison
Israel lifts a gag order on Capt. Tomer Eiges, an Israeli intelligence officer who died in military prison in 2021...
Pesach Benson•
Israel’s Military Launches New Unit for Soldiers With Disabilities
Israel's military launched the Douglas Unit on Feb 5, integrating soldiers with disabilities into the IDF. Maayan Mangadi, autistic, received...
Ehud Amiton•
Drone Footage Shows Hamas Transporting Weapons in Ambulance
Israeli drone footage reveals Hamas transporting weapons via ambulance from a Gaza hospital to a school, showing 85% of hospitals...
Pesach Benson•
Israel Formalizes Orthodox Integration into Military with New Guidelines
Israel's military formalizes Orthodox integration with new guidelines, establishing three distinct service tracks after 18 months. This landmark order addresses.
Ehud Amiton•
Israeli Army Appoints First Muslim Arab Woman as Arabic-Language Spokesperson
The Israeli Army appoints Major Ella Waweya as its first Muslim Arab woman Arabic-language spokesperson, a historic move for IDF...
Pesach Benson•
U.S. Warship Drills With Israel in Red Sea as Iran Tensions Continue
A U.S. warship drills with Israel in the Red Sea as Iran tensions escalate. A US envoy meets Israeli PM...