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defense-news4 hours ago•9 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#assassination #defense-news #hamas

israel-news1 day ago•9 min saved

Netanyahu orders tougher IDF strikes on Hezbollah as drone attacks persist

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the IDF to 'hit the gas' against Hezbollah amid ongoing drone attacks from Lebanon, claiming the military has killed more than 600 Hezbollah militants in recent weeks and urging stronger action while praising northern residents’ resilience. The remarks came as IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir floated striking Beirut in response to Hezbollah drones, with ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir calling for a tougher approach, including attacks in Lebanon. A US official said Hezbollah has ignored ultimatums and warned that the status quo is untenable.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#drones #hezbollah #idf

defense-news6 days ago•7 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #hezbollah #idf

middle-east8 days ago•8 min saved

Israel's alleged second secret desert base in Iraq tied to Iran war

The Jerusalem Post cites The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal in reporting that Israel built two secret bases in Iraq’s desert to aid its war against Iran; the second base predates the current conflict and was used in June 2025 during Operation Rising Lion. It was reportedly discovered March 3 by a Bedouin shepherd, housed Air Force special forces and logistics, and prompted Iraqi forces to be pushed back by airstrikes with no involvement from the U.S., according to sources cited by the reporting.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#idf #iran #iraq

israel-news10 days ago•8 min saved

IDF Captain Recanati Killed in Lebanon Clash; wedding plans cut short

Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, from Itamar, a platoon commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon and was posthumously promoted to captain; he was due to marry his fiancée in about a month. The Prime Minister offered condolences. In the same period, two other IDF soldiers were reported killed in Lebanon amid Hezbollah activity: Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan (20) and First Sergeant (res.) Alexander Glovanyov (47). A preliminary investigation indicated Hezbollah launched a fiber-optic drone toward Israel, which hit Glovanyov’s tank carrier near the border.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#fallen-soldiers #golani-brigade #idf

defense-news10 days ago•6 min saved

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.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #golani-brigade #hezbollah

middle-east11 days ago•11 min saved

Israel strikes Hamas's top commander tied to Oct. 7 hostage network

Israeli air forces reportedly killed Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad in Gaza after an intelligence-led operation; Haddad was a longtime Hamas commander and the captor of former hostages Liri Albag and Emily Damari. Netanyahu and Katz said initial indications point to Haddad’s elimination, though the IDF had not officially confirmed, and the operation involved a deception plan to keep Hamas on alert as Israel pursues those involved in October 7.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza #hamas #hostages

defense-news11 days ago•23 min saved

Destruction as Defense: Israel's new border doctrine in southern Lebanon

Israel’s post-Oct. 7 security shift along the Lebanon border centers on denying Hezbollah the ability to threaten Israeli towns. In El-Khiam, the IDF demolished a Hezbollah hub, uncovering tunnels and underground command sites and signaling a move from deterrence to active denial—pushing Hezbollah away from the border, maintaining a forward defense, and keeping civilians protected by preventing return to areas deemed too risky.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #hezbollah #idf

israel-news13 days ago•9 min saved

Messiah patch lands IDF recruit in 30-day prison term, igniting political backlash

An IDF soldier was sentenced to 30 days in military prison after Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir caught him wearing a 'Messiah' patch during a West Bank visit; the incident led to additional disciplinary measures for other officers and drew criticism from MK Boaz Bismuth, who argued the punishment was grave and called for fairness and the soldier’s release.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#idf #israel-news #messiah-patch

middle-east13 days ago•8 min saved

Beirut in Hezbollah’s crosshairs as Lebanon faces mounting pressure

The Jerusalem Post reports, citing security sources, that Hezbollah has drawn up a plan to occupy Beirut to push out pro-normalization forces, while internal Lebanese criticism of the group grows and pressure on Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem intensifies as Israel widens strikes in southern Lebanon. Israeli estimates suggest intensified operations could force Hezbollah to reallocate forces, while Iran’s reduced funding and attacks on assets add economic strain, complicating relief for hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#beirut #hezbollah #idf

middle-east-news15 days ago•12 min saved

Middle East Tensions Surge as Iran Talks Stall and Front-Line Flare

A Jerusalem Post live blog tracks rising tensions in the region: Donald Trump calls Iran’s latest peace proposal unacceptable and weighs restarting Project Freedom; in combat updates, the IDF targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after rocket fire, interceptors are fired, and an IDF helicopter evacuation briefly stalls but is not hit, with three soldiers wounded in a drone strike. The day also features UK sanctions on Iran-linked individuals, a second Qatari LNG tanker passing Hormuz, Iran saying its oil sector is adapting to US blockade pressure, and Lebanon urging the US to pressure Israel amid ongoing casualties.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#hezbollah #idf #iran

defense-news15 days ago•7 min saved

Hezbollah FPV Drone Strikes Iron Dome Battery on Israel's North

Hezbollah released footage showing an FPV drone striking an Iron Dome battery on Israel's northern border; there is no public IDF comment, though the video’s authenticity isn’t disputed by officials. FPV drones bypass traditional jamming and tracking, posing a growing challenge to Israel's air defenses, prompting the IDF to pursue pilot programs and upgrades for Iron Dome and other batteries as the conflict evolves into new drone warfare.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#defense-news #fpv-drone #hezbollah

middle-east17 days ago•6 min saved

IDF Expands Strikes to 85 Hezbollah Targets After Rocket Fire

In response to Hezbollah rocket fire near IDF troops, the Israeli Defense Forces carried out air and ground strikes on more than 85 Hezbollah sites over the past 24 hours, including weapon storage and production facilities. Three IDF reservists were injured by explosive drones from Hezbollah near the Lebanese border, an incident the IDF says violates ceasefire understandings.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#airstrikes #hezbollah #idf

world18 days ago•3 min saved

IDF probes Virgin Mary statue desecration in Lebanon

Israel's military said it will investigate after a photo circulated showing a soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon; the incident follows a separate statue-damage case, and the army stressed its respect for religious symbols and said it will take command measures based on the findings.

via Euronews.com|

#desecration #idf #israel

world19 days ago•3 min saved

IDF probes soldier over Virgin Mary statue desecration in Lebanon

The Israeli military is investigating a soldier photographed in Debel, southern Lebanon, smoking and placing a cigarette on the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue; a similar incident saw another soldier strike a Jesus statue with a sledgehammer. The two involved were given 30 days in military prison after international condemnation. The IDF condemned the act as a serious deviation from its values and said disciplinary measures would follow the investigation, as clashes with Hezbollah continue and casualties rise on both sides, drawing condemnation from the Catholic Church.

via BBC|

#debel #desecration #idf