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defense-news1 day ago•14 min saved

Israeli leaders warn Hamas: kite threat will trigger broader Gaza strikes

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz warned Hamas that kite incursions from Gaza into Israel will not be tolerated and that the IDF will escalate strikes across Gaza against those responsible if launches do not stop. The military says it is monitoring whether kite flights become a trend, with reports that 12- and 13-year-old youths are launching the kites under Hamas guidance; in the past week several kites crossed into Israel while 13 Hamas operatives were eliminated in Gaza. Residents criticized perceived delays in response, even as Israel emphasizes it will treat every launch as an act of war and may evacuate affected communities.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #escalation #gaza-strip

defense-news4 days ago•9 min saved

Palestinian death after West Bank clash with ultra-Orthodox settlers prompts probe

Palestinian fatalities occurred after ultra-Orthodox West Bank settlers entered a village without IDF approval and clashed with residents; a civilian security coordinator fired first into the air and then at Palestinians, killing an 18-year-old and wounding another teen (Palestinian sources say the wounded teen died later). A home reportedly burned by settlers wounded a Palestinian; the IDF and police opened an investigation, and the settlers had entered without military clearance.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #idf #palestinian-casualties

defense-news6 days ago•9 min saved

IDF hits Gaza City cafe, six killed as Hamas commanders targeted

The IDF says an airstrike on a cafe in Gaza City's Shati area killed six people and targeted four Hamas commanders from the Nukhba force who were meeting there and planned attacks on Israeli troops; Hamas authorities put the death toll at six with ten wounded. The IDF stated it took precautions to minimize civilian harm, while Netanyahu’s government has tightened strike authorization rules, arguing such actions are needed to protect soldiers, a stance Defense Minister Katz reiterated amid broader regional tensions and peacemaking discussions.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#airstrike #defense-news #gaza

defense-news16 days ago•10 min saved

Israeli security chiefs split over post-ceasefire fate of Bedouin Gaza clans

Armed Bedouin clans in Gaza have fought Hamas and, since the ceasefire, discreetly aided Israeli security forces by securing areas west of the Yellow Line and locating weapons. Within Israel’s security establishment, opinions diverge on their future: some officials, with U.S. backing, want the clans disarmed after the war and returned to Palestinian territory, while others warn against eliminating their leverage and prefer keeping some clans under IDF oversight to shield them and maintain pressure on Hamas. There is currently no plan to move the clans into Israeli territory, and the issue remains a political minefield with concerns they could revert to smuggling if weapons are removed.

via jpost.com|

#bedouin #defense-news #gaza

defense-news22 days ago•9 min saved

Katz pushes to install Bar Khalifa as IDF Central Command head amid West Bank concerns

Defense Minister Israel Katz told Channel 14 he intends to appoint Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa as the IDF Central Command chief to replace the current commander Bluth, citing concerns over handling West Bank settler violence; the IDF says Katz’s remarks were not coordinated with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who does not plan to remove Bluth at this time, and any decision would require Zamir’s approval, with Katz’s office saying Zamir had recommended Bar Khalifa and that a formal appointment would follow protocol. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Katz, accusing him of trying to dismantle the IDF from within.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#central-command #dado-bar-khalifa #defense-news

defense-news1 month ago•23 min saved

IDF engineers reveal the plan to dismantle Hezbollah’s Iranian tunnels under Lebanon

The IDF’s S-2 special engineering platoon has shifted from explosives disposal to locating, mapping, and destroying strategic tunnels in Gaza and southern Lebanon, detailing how heavy blast doors are stripped away, how crews navigate past steel debris, and how hundreds of tons of explosives are moved deep into enemy territory to collapse the network. The unit describes Hezbollah’s tunnel system as a multi-use, long-stay asset—housing weapons, drones, command centers, and observation points—that is fragmented rather than continuous. Framed as a “living laboratory” of underground warfare, the operation aims to neutralize Iran-backed underground infrastructure and deliver a significant blow to Hezbollah’s capabilities.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #hezbollah #idf

defense-news1 month ago•6 min saved

IDF uncovers Hezbollah arsenal and hubs in southern Lebanon village

IDF forces found more than 150 weapons in the Hadatha village in southern Lebanon, destroyed over 90 Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites, and killed over 20 militants. The update follows earlier strikes, including the destruction of a 200-meter underground tunnel in Majdal Zoun, underscoring ongoing Israeli operations in the Security Zone.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #hadatha #hezbollah

defense-news1 month ago•8 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #golani-brigade #hazutt

defense-news2 months ago•24 min saved

Elbit's Iron Beam: Israel's airborne laser aims to redefine air defense

A Jerusalem Post tour of Elbit’s laser labs explains how the Iron Beam, built by Elbit and integrated with Rafael’s air-defense system, uses fiber lasers and Coherent Beam Combining to shoot down drones from aircraft, outlines airborne laser advantages and challenges (stability, cooling, weather), and discusses potential future deployments on fighters and helicopters with unclear timelines and costs.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#aerial-laser #coherent-beam-combining #defense-news

defense-news2 months ago•6 min saved

Israel Readies for Imminent Iranian Attack, Zamir Says

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir says Israel is prepared for a potential Iranian ballistic missile attack in the coming hours, following Israeli strikes in Beirut; the home front should stay on high alert though no immediate restrictions were announced. If Iran attacks, Israel would respond with airstrikes, and there is an expectation of U.S. involvement to prevent a broader war.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#ballistic-missiles #defense #defense-news

defense-news2 months ago•14 min saved

Golani commander: Beirut could be next if orders come

The Jerusalem Post quotes IDF Golani Brigade Battalion 13 Commander M saying his unit is prepared to advance and take over Beirut if ordered, following their recent takeover of the Wadi Saluki area in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah. He described clashes with Hezbollah fighters, casualties on both sides, and the discovery of Hezbollah tunnels and Iranian military materials. He credited air power, tanks, and artillery for enabling progress, acknowledged ongoing FPV drone threats, and emphasized the need for patient, systematic ground action to protect northern Israeli civilians. M also noted the battalion will refit before the next mission and highlighted the personal and long-term nature of the campaign, with three soldiers killed and around 50 Hezbollah fighters killed in the broader area.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#beirut #defense-news #hezbollah

defense-news2 months ago•10 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #iran #israel

defense-news2 months ago•8 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#dahiyeh #defense-news #hezbollah

defense-news2 months ago•7 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #drone-attack #hezbollah

defense-news2 months ago•11 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#beaufort-ridge #defense-news #givati-brigade