The state-of-the-art INS “Drakon” has arrived in Israel after its voyage from Germany. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir described the new submarine as an important step in expanding the navy’s strategic capabilities – and made clear that Israel continues to keep a close watch on Iran and its allies.

On the eve of Yom Kippur, President Herzog pardoned Elor Azaria – the IDF soldier whose manslaughter conviction deeply divided Israel for years. The criminal record will be completely expunged, and Ben Gvir is calling for Azaria’s return to the military.

The drill exposed small tactical gaps that the army is now working to address, Lt. Col. Aleph told JNS.

Lt. Col. Rabbi Udi Schwartz, head of the IDF Military Rabbinate’s Halacha Department, tells JNS how the rabbinate reaches soldiers ‘even in enemy territory’ for High Holidays.

Must Israel be constrained by moral, strategic and political considerations when confronted by an enemy that deliberately strikes civilians in the most brutal way?

In a briefing with JNS, IDF Southern Command details strengthened local security squads, new reserve forces, advanced technology and training aimed at preventing another massacre.

My three sons served in this war. They weren’t just involved for two weeks, but were right in the thick of it. And they are angry. Angry that Israeli soldiers are being put in the dock before an international audience.

Gen. Zamir called for more personnel and advanced capabilities as Israel continues to face a multi-front security challenge.

Since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip and the military strain on all fronts, more and more Israelis are demanding the fulfillment of military service obligations.