defense-news6.59 min read
IDF uncovers Hezbollah arsenal and hubs in southern Lebanon village
4 days ago•Source: The Jerusalem Post
Defense News News
The latest defense news stories, summarized by AI
Featured Defense News Stories
View original source
7.945 min•12 days ago
IDF Captain Killed in Lebanon Encounter with Hezbollah
Captain David Hazutt, 21, from Ashkelon, a platoon commander in Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion, was killed and another soldier wounded when his unit searching for a terror suspect near Deit Siryan in southern Lebanon encountered a Hezbollah fighter. The attacker was killed, and the IDF launched operations against terror targets; the army later said it located the attacker in a nearby structure and killed him. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Galam offered condolences, noting Hazutt's frontline service and that he leaves behind his mother and sister.
More Top Stories
2
Israel Readies for Imminent Iranian Attack, Zamir Says
The Jerusalem Post•27 days ago
3
Golani commander: Beirut could be next if orders come
The Jerusalem Post•29 days ago
More Defense News Stories
Israel fears a Trump green light for Iran strikes may be harder to obtain
Israeli officials warn President Trump may withhold even a symbolic green light for Iran strikes, potentially leaving Israel to face Tehran without American backing after a broader attack was canceled amid diplomatic efforts; Netanyahu emphasized Israel could act alone if needed as tensions with Iran continue.
Netanyahu vows Israel won't bow to Iran-Hezbollah security paradigm
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Iran or Hezbollah to dictate its security paradigm and asserted Israel’s right to defend itself, signaling ongoing U.S. coordination with Trump to secure the North; amid warnings from Defense Minister Katz and discussions of retaliatory actions in Beirut’s Dahiyeh, Israel has struck the area as a deterrent in the ongoing confrontation.
IDF Northern Commander narrowly escapes Hezbollah drone strike in Lebanon visit
The IDF disclosed that Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, head of the Northern Command, was unharmed when his personal command vehicle was struck by a Hezbollah drone during a visit to sub-commanders in southern Lebanon; the strike occurred in the last few weeks, Milo had just left the vehicle, and the episode highlights Israel’s ongoing challenge with FPV drones and may lead to stricter safety measures for top officials.
Givati commander recalls Beaufort Ridge operation north of the Litani
IDF Givati Brigade Commander Col. Netanel Shamaka recounts the Lebanon operation to seize Beaufort Ridge north of the Litani River, detailing weeks of crossings prep, brush clearance, and passage-building, followed by clearing terrorists and infrastructure amid artillery fire, with reflections on fallen soldiers and reaffirmed brigade training for Lebanon's terrain; Netanyahu framed Beaufort as a dramatic strategic shift in Israel's multi-front security efforts.
IDF says it has ready solutions to Hezbollah FPV drone threat
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir announced that operational and technological solutions to counter Hezbollah's FPV drones are already in development and being rapidly integrated on the battlefield, following an assessment of IDF posts overlooking Lebanon. He urged ongoing pursuit of drone launch squads and warned that every threat will be struck, linking progress against Hezbollah to undermining Iran's regional axis. Zamir noted the drones' reliance on fiber-optic links to evade jamming and said the IDF has killed thousands of terrorists since the war began.
Global Jewish Giving Boosts Aid to Israel's North Amid Drone Attacks
A new initiative, the Daily Giving Israel Emergency Fund, enables Jews worldwide to support Israeli civilians in the North during ongoing Hezbollah drone attacks by funding frontline medical teams and delivering food, medications, and financial assistance through Paamonim and partner organizations, helping families endure fear, displacement, and economic hardship.
IDF reportedly targets Hamas' new military chief Mohammed Ouda in high-stakes operation
The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF, just 11 days after killing Hamas' previous military chief, announced an attempted assassination of the group's newly named military chief Mohammed Ouda. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz said the operation occurred on Tuesday night, with the success assessment potentially taking hours to days. If confirmed, Ouda would join Hamas' top leaders and would mark a significant intelligence achievement, though its impact on the broader conflict remains unclear amid ongoing ceasefire and disarmament talks. Ouda previously headed Hamas' military intelligence during the October 7 attack and has survived previous assassination attempts.
IDF Major Sapir Killed in Southern Lebanon Conflict
Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, from Eli, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon while serving as deputy commander of a company in Battalion 7008 after Hezbollah fired on IDF troops. He left behind a wife and a 1.5-year-old son. Israeli leaders Naftali Bennett and Benjamin Netanyahu mourned his death and praised his courage as Israel continues to defend its northern border.
Politics, not force, required to curb Hezbollah drones, Israel says
Israel’s defense establishment says military action alone won’t eliminate Hezbollah’s drone and rocket threat; even occupying southern Lebanon wouldn’t eradicate the last explosives, and a political breakthrough coupled with prolonged deterrence is needed to change the northern threat, as the IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah targets and deploys defensive measures against drones.
IDF Staff-Sgt Negev Dagan, 20, Killed by Hezbollah Mortar Near Litani River
Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan, 20, from Dekel, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon when Hezbollah mortars struck his unit near the Litani River. Medics failed to save him; he was posthumously promoted to Staff-Sergeant. Dagan’s death marks the sixth combat fatality since the ceasefire, and Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly eulogized him.