Dozens of safe rooms being built adjacent to Lebanon border in Shlomi; bids for construction begin in several other towns, with plans to eventually place them in 21 locations

Military liaison to Palestinians says additional laborers from Strip will be allowed in starting Sunday, but expansion of permit quota contingent on ‘security calm'

Defense Ministry says high concrete wall being built along 45-kilometer stretch from Bat Hefer, will replace 20-year-old fencing; move approved in April amid height of terror wave

Military liaison to Palestinians says Hamas bears responsibility for attack; Thursday's announcement on expanding permits to 14,000 was contingent on ‘security stability’

Defense officials eventually plan to let in a total of 20,000 from blockaded Strip, quadruple the number as of end 2021; new policy contingent on 'security stability'

Jerusalem hopes to convince US president to invest in new Iron Beam rocket interceptor, according to report

Eight-wheeled lightweight vehicle will begin to replace military's 'old and less advanced' M113 fully tracked armored personnel carriers

Defense officials gather at President's Residence to receive awards; are feted by Herzog, who declares that Israel 'will continue to stand firm in the face of every enemy'

M-RCV includes machine gun, anti-tank missile launcher, drone deployer, and array of sensors; testing to begin in 2023

56 companies to show off their technologies at Eurosatory event next week, in fields including protection equipment for armed forces and UAVs