Defense minister says Momentum Plan will make military 'more flexible, intelligent and lethal,' though declines to comment on how he'll pay for it

Military says move, which would put the unit on par with other infantry brigades, is part of multi-year Momentum Plan to improve army

Military says the unit, which has yet to be named, will focus on 'locating, attacking and destroying the enemy,' will also be used to try out new fighting techniques and tactics

The PM and defense minister seem to be moving toward creating a de-facto state in Gaza, and another comprising Israel and the West Bank. This would have dire consequences

Kohavi says there is a chance for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, but threatens that the military won't hesitate to use its full force in the Strip's urban centers if necessary

Defense minister says Israel 'increasing the pressure' on Tehran to prevent it from establishing a military presence in neighboring territory

Lockheed Martin VP touts his aircraft's advanced capabilities as Israel debates purchasing more stealth fighters or upgraded F-15s from Boeing

Wednesday's exercise is the third unannounced inspection of the military's readiness under army chief Aviv Kohavi

Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi vows to learn and improve from scandal in which numbers were seemingly inflated; warns Iran entrenching deeper in Syria and Lebanon

Army vehicle hit by molotov cocktail but no injuries to troops; 5 Palestinians said hurt; senior Hamas member: Israeli captives won't be freed 'until our prisoners see the light'