AVI ASHKENAZI

Avi Ashkenazi is the military correspondent for The Jerusalem Post 's Hebrew-language sister publication, Maariv . He began his journalist career at Maariv in the 1990s, initially working as a reporter on the northern border. For 11 years, Ashkenazi headed Maariv 's crime news desk and was a correspondent for the Associated Press . From 2014 to 2019, he served as senior police and crime reporter for the Walla news site, as well as being a regular commentator on TV and radio. He has an MA in Middle Eastern studies from Tel Aviv University and serves regularly in the IDF reserves.

Brigadier general Yisrael Shomer, head of the Operations Division in the IDF arrives to a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

IDF Operations Directorate Brig.-Gen. resigns following sexual misconduct investigation

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Kfar Tebnit, Lebanon, May 11, 2026.

Statement of intent to strike Beirut caused Hezbollah leaders to flee, disrupted surprise attack

Sgt. Rotem Yanai, 20

Sgt. Rotem Yanai killed during operational activity in northern Israel


Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation

The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accepts condolences for the death of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 2, 2024.

One-third of students not registered for school in Kiryat Shmona, mayor warns

“No parent or resident wants to raise their children like this,” said Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern, who warned that attendance in the North remains inconsistent.

Israeli Kindergarten in Northern Israel

Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones

Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.

Female IDF combat soldiers.

Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in southern Lebanon

Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff-Sergeant after the incident.

Fallen soldier Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan, 20.

Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems

Elta, headquartered in Ashdod, is responsible for a wide range of advanced technologies, including the "Green Pine" radar system, Israel's high-power radar, and various interception systems.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Israel faces Hezbollah’s attrition trap on the Lebanese border - opinion

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the organization was returning to guerrilla warfare against the IDF.

 IDF troops operating in the Litani River area in Lebanon for first time in over two decades. November 26, 2024.

First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov killed in combat near Israel-Lebanon border

Glovanyov was a lead vehicle driver in the 6924th Transport Battalion. His family has been notified.

Fallen soldier First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov.

Settlers dig up Palestinian grave near Sha-Nur, forcing family to relocate burial

Palestinian sources claim IDF soldiers supported settlers in exhuming a body, while the IDF denies interference, stating the family chose to relocate the body themselves.

View of the settlement of Sa-Nur in the West Bank, April 19, 2026.

Israel must pursue a strategy of 'prevention and offense,' former Security Council head says

In recent days, we have seen unusual announcements from the Defense Ministry about an air-and-sea bridge to supply weapons to the IDF. This is happening on the eve of renewed tensions with Iran.

IDF troops active in Southern Lebanon, published on April 28, 2026.