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.

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

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

Fallen soldier First Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov.

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

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

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


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.

Israeli-Turkish tensions continue to grow as Ankara prepares to launch new flotilla

Diplomatic officials are working behind the scenes to defuse tensions, and Israel is currently utilizing diplomatic channels with Turkey to try to prevent the flotilla from setting sail.

Turkish navy forces stand aboard the TCG Gaziantep (F-490), a Gabya-class (formerly Oliver Hazard Perry-class) guided-missile frigate operated by the Turkish Naval Forces, before the ceremony to launch the drilling vessel Cagri Bey, which is set to conduct Turkey's first deep-sea drilling operation

IDF chief rejects coalition recruitment law amid personnel crisis

The IDF has acknowledged a critical shortage of 9,000 combat soldiers on the ground and warned that the deficit could rise to 17,000 by the end of the year unless urgent legislation is passed.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Central Command soldiers on March 17, 2026.

Far Right Jewish West Bank activists publish document summarizing attacks on Arab population

The document, which lists the terror attacks committed by far Right Jewish activists in West Bank villages, was sent to security officials alongside a poster condemning IDF Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

Palestinians stand near damage caused during overnight attacks by Israeli settlers near the Al-Arroub refugee camp in Hebron, March 30, 2026.

Israeli defenses 'not hermetic' military source says following Iran missile impact in Dimona, Arad

An initial inquiry found that the US THAAD interception system was supposed to intercept the missile over Arad but missed. It is currently being examined whether this was due to human error.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage to residential buildings in the southern Israeli city of Arad, March 22, 2026.

Deep underground, IDF officers describe months of covert planning for war against Iran, Hezbollah

Speaking from the underground command bunker at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, the three described a prolonged planning effort, intense operational pressure, and the secrecy required to manage the campaign.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

'Every pilot had a name': What happened behind the scenes of the Israel-US Iran attack

Israel and the United States struck Tehran and western Iran on Saturday, February 28, aiming to curb ballistic missile launches toward Israel as Iran began retaliatory fire.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Israel weighs Iran response scenarios as US pressure mounts - analysis

Israel is closely monitoring US military deployments as uncertainty grows over Iran’s next move and the possibility of a broader regional showdown.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

IDF Brig. Gen. says still no change to public guidelines amid Iran tensions

"The IDF is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and is alert and prepared to defend you," he said in the video statement.

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin releases a video message to the public amid tensions with Iran, Febrary 27, 2026

Unprecedented achievement – Elbit Systems makes historic strides in submarine technology

Elbit Systems partners with Germany’s TKMS to produce submarine components in Israel for the first time. New production line opens in Bar Lev industrial zone, Karmiel.

Dolphin submrine.