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.



The IDF removes bodies from the underground tunnel route beneath the European Hospital, June 8, 2025.

WATCH: IDF exposes Hamas compound under European Hospital in Khan Yunis

 THE IDF operates in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on Sunday. Today, like the biblical Gideon, the IDF is fighting for the same cause – they are fighting evil, says the writer.

Explosions from Gaza Strip heard in central Israel after IDF introduces new tactic

 IDF, Magen David Adom, and police at the scene of a terror attack in the West Bank, November 29, 2024.

Israeli Arabs joining Islamic state, Hamas factions in West Bank, defense officials warn


IDF conducts multi-location strikes in Gaza Strip

The IDF said it is operating at several sites in Gaza, mainly around the European Hospital, where the IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas head Mohammed Sinwar.

 Smoke rises following Israeli strikes, in Jabalya in the northern Gaza Strip, May 15, 2025.

Trump's Middle East visit to trigger historic arms race, strengthen US economy with F-15EX deals

Upon learning of Boeing’s plan to develop this new aircraft, the Pentagon quickly recognized it as the ideal replacement for the three US Air Force divisions currently operating the F-15.

 AN ISRAELI F-15 takes part in an international aerial training exercise in October at the Uvda Air Force Base.

Firefighters continue to battle Jerusalem fire as train service resumes, evacuated residents return

Eight aircraft from Cyprus and Italy are expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon.

 The Jerusalem hills after nearly 24 hours of fires burning in the area, May 1, 2025.

IDF probe: Security forces prevented larger disaster at Kibbutz Re'im through proper preparation

Israeli troops, as well as the kibbutz’s security squad and armed civilians, prevented more terrorists from invading Re’im.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Re'im on October 7, 2023, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, November 26, 2023.

The Galilee returns to life after 1.5 years: Hotels with deals

After 1.5 years as evacuee housing, northern hotels are reopening for tourism. Deganya Bet and Rosh Pina lead the trend with renovated accommodations ahead of the Passover season.

 Edmond Hotel in Rosh Pina

Houthi missile disintegrates over Saudi Arabian territory en route to Israel

The latest launch from Yemen marked the Houthis' fourth attempt to launch an attack on Israel since early on Thursday morning.

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

Dozens of wristbands: Sharon Halevi’s tribute to fallen soldiers

The outgoing IDF chief of staff's wife explained that the bracelets were given to her by the families of fallen IDF soldiers she had visited during the Iron Swords War. 

 Sharon Halevi wears bracelets to honor fallen IDF soldiers.

IDF to impose social media restrictions after probe revealed posts assisted Hamas

Among the measures to be implemented are a ban on photography inside IDF facilities and raising awareness on the issue.

The observation post of Nahal Oz, which was reopened in Camp Reim

Inside Hamas’ propaganda machine: How Al Jazeera aided October 7 misinformation

Documents reveal Hamas' coordinated effort with Al Jazeera to reshape the narrative of the October 7 attack.

Yahya Sinwar walks through Gaza ruins.

Emaciated hostages were 'weeks away' from cardiac arrest, security source says

Three Israeli hostages were released in critical condition, after severe starvation, and facing extreme abuse, a security source said.

 From left to right: Former hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami.