Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Netanyahu Makes Surprise Visit to Central Gaza

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit Tuesday to central Gaza to send a message: that Hamas will not return to power in the territory, and that there will be a heavy price to pay for any harm to hostages.

Netanyahu in Gaza (Maayan Toaf / GPO)

Israel: Hezbollah Down to 20% of Rocket Capacity

Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday that the once-feared, Iran-backed Hezbollah terror organization has been reduced to 20% of its rocket capacity — a reflection of Israel’s military success in the ongoing Lebanon war.

Gallant (Shachar Yurman / IMoD)

IDF: Female Pilots Joined Attack on Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released photos of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) preparing for its overnight mission attacking Iran’s missile sites and air defenses — and the photos included several female pilots and crew members.

IDF IAF female pilot (IDF / X)