Ofer Winter, a departing IDF officer known for his hawkish views and ties to the religious Zionist community, has become a central figure in Israeli politics as right-wing parties vie to recruit him following his recent release from the military.

An exhibition titled "From Erosion to Hope" in Israel features 90 artists reimagining the national flag using worn-out flags from the Arava Desert, symbolizing the nation's heartbreak, fear, and hope amidst ongoing crises and wars.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have come under criticism for promoting their operations in Gaza like a Marvel movie.