Security officials say panel may damage security, following warnings that it could reveal operational secrets

Gantz hails Israel's 'strong and independent judicial system,' as ruling upholds findings that senior IDF officers enjoy 'functional immunity' from civil proceedings in Netherlands

Former generals say they are 'deeply concerned' over refusal to serve due to planned judicial shakeup; some 300 Armored Corps reservists also join calls against overhaul

Twice passed over for role of military chief before becoming think tank research fellow, Zamir enters position with country facing a surge in terrorism and threats from Iran

With Bezalel Smotrich taking control of ministry unit in charge of civilian affairs in West Bank, outgoing minister cautions about 'disintegration of the defense establishment'

European nation will purchase 4 Spyder batteries produced by state-run Rafael; Defense Minister Gantz hails 'strategically important deal'

As Defense Ministry seeks to overhaul its much-criticized Rehabilitation Department, cabinet expected to approve NIS 300 million measure Friday or Sunday

Defense minister accuses PM, finance minister of holding up proposal; they say the Defense Ministry should come up with some of the money

Moves aimed at cutting red tape, ending background checks; come after ex-IDF soldier self-immolated in apparent protest after years of fighting ministry bureaucracy

Amir Eshel acknowledges ministry's failures in caring for Itzik Saidyan, who self-immolated last week, but refuses to elaborate on concrete steps he plans to take to address issues