There's a Good Reason Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Don't Serve in the Military
Israel's Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that Haredi (often called "Ultra-Orthodox") men studying Jewish religious texts full-time will no longer be deferred from army service.
Drafting Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Is a Good Start
The Israeli High Court of Justice's decision to annul the longstanding exemption of ultra-Orthodox Israelis from military service is not merely a legal ruling.
Mia Khalifa message sparks debate—'I do not support all women'
The former adult film star garnered much attention for her post, in which she took a swipe at the Israeli military.
Israel rejects report on IDF sexual violence: 'outrageous'
The report states that Israeli forces and Palestinian militants have engaged in sexual and gender-based violence since the war began
I serve IDF soldiers every day. They look like homesick teenagers
The IDF isn't an ordinary army. It is an army of citizens, neighbors, family members.
Dozens of Palestinian children killed amid Israeli rescue: Gaza ministry
At least 274 Palestinians, including 64 children, were killed in the Israeli hostage rescue operation on Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Israel rescues group of Gaza hostages
The IDF announced on Saturday that four hostages had been rescued from the Gaza Strip.
Why Israel's Operation in Rafah Is Not Only Acceptable but Necessary
Sophisticated readers understand the military operation in Rafah in the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the violent Jihadi group Hamas.
Rafah update as IDF claims over offensive raise questions
Israel has said it carried out a precision strike in Rafah amid condemnation that dozens died in a fire that followed.
Hamas takes aim at Nikki Haley for signing her name on Israeli weapon
"Finish them! America loves Israel!" former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley wrote.
MAGA influencers slam Israel after Rafah strike
At least 45 Palestinians were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Rafah tent camp late on Sunday night.
Israel-Egypt border shooting: What we know
There are reports of an incident between the Israeli and Egyptian militaries near the Rafah crossing.
Israel's state-owned defense giant brings high-tech war plans to Washington
"The only certainty that you can have on the battlefield is the uncertainty," IAI President and CEO Boaz Levy told Newsweek.
Israel's Rafah operation may not weaken Hamas
An Israeli operation in the southern Gazan city is raising diplomatic and humanitarian concerns.
Hamas Is to Blame for Israel's Rafah Operation
As a Palestinian human rights activist, I feel compelled to weigh in on the ongoing military operation in Rafah, which has been often misrepresented in various circles.
Netanyahu's outraged response after report of pending US sanctions on IDF
The Israeli prime minister issued a statement after a report claimed the U.S. plans to blacklist an IDF unit for alleged human rights violations in Gaza.
How do Israel and Iran's militaries compare?
The IDF is highly trained and experienced, while Iran's large population is reflected in its standing regular military strength of some 420,000 personnel.
Donald Trump makes bold claim about Iranian attack on Israel
"God bless the people of Israel," the former president said during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Israel's Intelligence Agencies and Military Need More Civilian Oversight
The failures of Israel's intelligence community to learn of the coordinated Hamas assault on Oct. 7 and prevent it underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to Israel's intelligence community.
Mia Khalifa calls out White House staffer
The ex-adult film star slammed John Kirby's response to the seven aid workers killed by an Israeli airstrike Wednesday.
Israel's Attack on Rafah Must Proceed. Here's Why
Although the perpetrators may have changed 80 years later, Hamas' monstrous savagery and agenda is no different to the Nazis.
Hezbollah "ready to resist" new Israeli unit sent to Lebanon, Syria borders
IDF Brigadier General Zion Ratzon said the new Heharim Brigade will operate "on both fronts simultaneously—Lebanon and Syria."
Israel reins in Hamas rocket threat but now faces a more united foe
"These groups are coming together to defend against the overwhelming strength of the Israeli military," one expert told Newsweek.
I was a child in Gaza and witnessed the brutal realities of life
Wedding music mixed with shouts. I watched over the balcony edge as armed men in black poured out of vehicles.
Israel braces as Hamas sets sights on Jerusalem for Ramadan
"The Palestinians will not allow extremists to monopolize Al-Aqsa Mosque and the holy city," a Hamas official told Newsweek.
Cornered in Gaza, 3 key Hamas leaders plan to fight to the end
Even if the IDF manages to kill Hamas' top figures, an official from the group told Newsweek that it "will not stop the battle."
Hospitals Are Protected by International Law but They Can't be 'Off Limits'
In Gaza, in almost every hospital the IDF has arrived at, it has uncovered and published military use by Hamas.
Joe Biden's impotence over Israel "embarrassing": Ahmad Tibi
The leading Arab Israeli politician told Newsweek that the White House has abdicated its traditional role as arbiter in the intractable conflict.
Israel suffers biggest daily loss of soldiers since conflict began
Israel said that 21 of its reservists were killed in an attack in Gaza on Monday. Another three were killed in a separate incident in the Palestinian territory.
Israeli parliament stormed by hostages' families
"You won't sit here while they are dying there," relatives of those taken by Hamas shouted at lawmakers in the Knesset.