After a flurry of social media posts, the IDF confirmed the sounds that rattled windows as far north as Nahariya were just ordinary training exercises by the air force. The military said it was investigating the incident.
The review follows appeals from Knesset members, rabbis, political activists, and right-wing organizations to the justice minister and president. These groups requested creating what they termed "balance and equality" by releasing Jewish security prisoners in parallel with the Palestinian prisoner releases occurring under the agreement to return the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
A ship carrying heavy MK-84 munitions from the US has arrived in Israel last night, following the release of the shipment by President Donald Trump. Defense Minister Israel Katz: 'The supply is further evidence of the strong bond between Israel and the US.'
Elbit Systems has secured an $80 million contract for the development and installation of advanced electronic warfare (EW) self-defense suites for Israel's F-16I fleet.
Army grapples with unprecedented departures as career personnel cite burnout and lack of recognition.
Israel Hayom hosts security conference in Jerusalem, focusing on a comprehensive reassessment of the nation's defense doctrine in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre.
Speaking at Israel Hayom security conference, Gideon Sa'ar says Hamas might moderate its stance becasere of the new reality, including the ceasefire in Lebanon, saying there are "indications" this is the direction. He attacks former IDF chief Moshe Ya'alon for being "reckless and irresponsible" for saying Israeli carrying out ethnic cleansing.
Defense establishment weighs acquisition of armed aerial platforms for border defense.
France backs Israel arms embargo while its defense systems reach Sudan's RSF, Amnesty International finds.
All of Boeing's 25 jets will include Israeli systems with deliveries starting in 2031.