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IDF Intelligence Chief Reports 4,000 October 7 Attackers Killed, 2,000 Remain
defense-news4 days ago

IDF Intelligence Chief Reports 4,000 October 7 Attackers Killed, 2,000 Remain

IDF Military Intelligence Chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder told the security cabinet that 4,000 of the 6,000 individuals who infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023, have been killed, leaving 2,000 remaining. The IDF has continued targeted strikes against Hamas commanders since the October 2025 ceasefire, including the recent elimination of Nukhba operatives and Islamic Jihad rocket commanders. Meanwhile, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir announced the conclusion of investigations into the October 7 failures, emphasizing a strategy of preemptive strikes and military expansion to address multi-front threats.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza#hamas
Intelligence from September Arrest Drives Wave of Hamas Command Killings
defense-news10 days ago

Intelligence from September Arrest Drives Wave of Hamas Command Killings

The capture of senior Hamas security official Mu'in al-Arabid on September 2 provided Israel with critical intelligence, enabling a surge in targeted strikes against Hamas leadership. Since then, three of five Hamas brigade commanders have been killed, including Northern Gaza chief Izz al-Din al-Bik, whose death was confirmed on September 29. This escalation occurs despite a fragile ceasefire, with over 1,400 Palestinians killed since its implementation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza#hamas
Atlantic Investigation Claims Egypt Warned Israel of Hamas Attack Days Before Oct. 7
defense-news13 days ago

Atlantic Investigation Claims Egypt Warned Israel of Hamas Attack Days Before Oct. 7

A new investigation by The Atlantic claims that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel secretly visited Israel 11 days before the October 7 attack to warn that Hamas was preparing a major operation. The report states Kamel urged economic concessions to Gaza but provided no specific date or plan. Israeli officials, including the Prime Minister's Office and former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi, have rejected the claims, calling them recycled lies used to manipulate the public. The Atlantic notes that while the warning lacked concrete details, the high-level nature of the visit should have alerted Israeli leadership.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#egypt#hamas
IDF kills Hamas finance chief in Khan Yunis, claims he funneled over NIS 1 billion to terror
defense-news15 days ago

IDF kills Hamas finance chief in Khan Yunis, claims he funneled over NIS 1 billion to terror

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that joint IDF and Shin Bet forces killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, the head of Hamas's Finance Department, in an airstrike in Khan Yunis on September 23. The strike resulted in at least four Palestinian deaths. Katz stated the operation aims to dismantle Hamas's funding sources and prevent the group from rebuilding its strength in Gaza.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza#hamas
Israel Promises All-Out War If PA Plans Oct. 7-Style West Bank Attack
defense-news1 month ago

Israel Promises All-Out War If PA Plans Oct. 7-Style West Bank Attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel and the IDF will launch an all-out war against senior Palestinian Authority officials and terrorist infrastructure in Judea and Samaria if the PA plans or is about to execute an Oct. 7-style attack, a stance echoed by Netanyahu as the IDF runs wide-front readiness drills in response to a volatile West Bank situation that included a Kusra stabbing and several foiled attacks.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#idf#israel-katz
Netanyahu warns Iran: any attack would trigger a decisive Israeli response
defense-news1 month ago

Netanyahu warns Iran: any attack would trigger a decisive Israeli response

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that any attack from Iran would be a “last decision” for Tehran as Israel stays on high alert over Iran and the Gaza conflict, while praising hesder yeshiva students for their fighting role. Some attendees reportedly sang anti-Palestinian songs. Security officials say Iran may be restrained for strategic reasons, and Israel remains prepared to strike Tehran if needed, potentially prioritizing the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza#hamas
Beepers, Battle Plans and a War Room: New Hezbollah Clash Details After Oct. 7
defense-news1 month ago

Beepers, Battle Plans and a War Room: New Hezbollah Clash Details After Oct. 7

An exclusive Jerusalem Post review of In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel's Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis reveals how senior leaders—Netanyahu, Gallant, and Gantz—grappled with timing and strategy days after Oct. 7, including a proposed strike on Hezbollah and a high-stakes beeper/pager campaign. Based on two years of interviews and access to top officials, the book provides an insider’s look at the war room’s debates, hostage dynamics, and the push to deter Iran's axis, though it is written from an Israeli perspective and carries a Zionist framing.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#book-review#defense-news#hezbollah
Israel frees five Lebanese detainees to push return of Jewish remains talks with Lebanon
defense-news1 month ago

Israel frees five Lebanese detainees to push return of Jewish remains talks with Lebanon

Israel released five Lebanese detainees—civilians not affiliated with Hezbollah—in a goodwill gesture aimed at facilitating negotiations with Lebanon over the remains of Jewish community heads buried there; a similar release occurred last year as part of talks, and current discussions in Rome were described as positive by sources.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#diplomacy#israel-lebanon
Russia’s War Toll Grows: Kyiv Reports Massive Losses Through Sep 2026
world1 month ago

Russia’s War Toll Grows: Kyiv Reports Massive Losses Through Sep 2026

Defense Express, citing the Ukrainian General Staff, tallies Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022 to September 2, 2026: about 1.49 million troops killed, over 500,000 air targets shot down, and thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, MLRS, UAVs and other equipment destroyed, with detailed counts (e.g., tanks 12,324; APCs 25,263; artillery 49,016; MLRS 2,081; aircraft 440; helicopters 354; UAVs 494,146), as data continue to be updated.

via Defense Express|
#casualties#defense-news#russia
IDF fires reservist commander after video shows him praying with Jewish extremists in Kusra siege
defense-news1 month ago

IDF fires reservist commander after video shows him praying with Jewish extremists in Kusra siege

Israel’s army announced the firing of a reservist commander after a video showed him praying with Jewish extremists during the Kusra siege in the West Bank; the unit was tasked with preventing attacks and removing extremists, and the IDF said the commander's conduct violated explicit orders to avoid appearing aligned with the extremists, although his soldiers who prayed with them were not reprimanded. The episode coincered with ongoing outpost-related tensions and a broader deployment of forces to maintain order ahead of the High Holy Days.

via jpost.com|
#defense-news#idf#jewish-extremism
Israel, Shin Bet arrest Hamas internal security chief in Gaza raid
defense-news1 month ago

Israel, Shin Bet arrest Hamas internal security chief in Gaza raid

Israel’s IDF and Shin Bet announced the capture of Hamas’s head of internal security in the Gaza Strip during a deep operation—the first high‑level arrest there in years. While officials framed it as a major blow, reports differ on the detainee’s exact rank (some named Mu’in al‑Arabid; others say he ran internal security only in Gaza City). Analysts say the move’s strategic impact is unclear: Hamas remains in control, and local Gaza gangs are not the decisive factor in its governance. Any longer-term shift would likely require broader regional and Palestinian Authority/Egyptian involvement, even as Israeli airstrikes continue against Hamas leaders.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza-city#gaza-strip
IDF Court-Martials Soldiers for Refusing to Board APC With Female Medic
defense-news1 month ago

IDF Court-Martials Soldiers for Refusing to Board APC With Female Medic

Several soldiers from the Givati Brigade’s Rotem Battalion were court-martialed after refusing to board an armored personnel carrier with a female paramedic following an overnight drill. Reports indicated some soldiers received prison sentences (e.g., four soldiers were said to have 10 days each) while others await verdicts. The IDF said the incident involved a gender-segregated operational framework and that command measures would follow the findings. The case comes alongside ongoing discussion about integrating women into combat roles, including a June pilot program for female Armored Corps soldiers, which prompted Hesder yeshivas to pause enlistment temporarily.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#court-martial#defense-news#gender-integration