‘Dragon’: Israeli navy reveals name of newest submarine Israel Navy’s new sub is to be named INS Dragon after the original name caused offense. The submarine was originally to be named after the INS Dakar, which met a tragic end in 1968. January 10, 2019
IDF completes military drill simulating escalation in the north Tens of thousands of IDF reservists participated in a military exercise that simulated an eruption of conflict near Israel's Northern Border and practiced joint coordination between Israel's naval, air and ground forces. September 14, 2017
Israeli defense minister: Next outbreak of war will be decisive IDF victory Defense Minister Liberman spoke of the 'readiness, determination and professionalism' of the IDF's Northern Corps in a simulated exercise of escalation near Israel's northern border. September 12, 2017
WATCH: From complications at birth to serving in the IDF Lotan Aroch developed cerebral palsy after a very premature birth but has gone on to serve the Jewish state as an IDF soldier. August 30, 2017
Israel declares powerful ‘Kochav’ drone operational The IAF has made a quantum leap in its drone capabilities with the integration of the upgraded 'Kochav' drone. August 24, 2017
Veteran IDF pilot dies in crash during training exercise The IDF is investigating a tragic incident in which a veteran helicopter pilot died in a crash during a training exercise. August 8, 2017
Kushner concedes ‘there may be no solution’ to Israel-Palestinian conflict In an off-the-record discussion, Kushner said the US was trying to work with both sides to the conflict, although “there may be no solution.” August 2, 2017
Palestinians continued Temple Mount riots despite removal of metal detectors Palestinians are still boycotting the Temple Mount and calling for further violence, despite Israel's removal of metal detectors. July 26, 2017
IDF fully exposes its massive humanitarian aid program for Syrian civilians The IDF exposed the full extent of its massive humanitarian aid to Syria, known as "Operation Good Neighbor." July 20, 2017
WATCH: Ultra-Orthodox IDF paratroopers conduct first ‘drop’ Ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the IDF’s elite Paratroopers Brigade successfully conducted their first parachute drops. July 13, 2017
WATCH: Israel replacing battlefield llamas with drones The IDF is taking the load off the llamas that have traditionally been used to transport equipment in the field and passing it onto drones. July 11, 2017
IDF Chief of Staff: Reining in Hezbollah is ‘top priority’ IDF Chief of Staff targets Iranian influence near Israel’s borders, which is "no less important than defeating the Islamic State.” July 5, 2017
For 18th time in a week, IDF responds to Syrian fire For the 18th time in a week, Israel bombed Syrian targets in retaliation to Syrian mortar fire. July 2, 2017
Shin Bet chief: cybertech prevented over 2,000 terror attacks Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman says extensive cyber intelligence work has thwarted cyber threats, as well as over 2,000 terrorist attacks in the past 18 months. June 27, 2017
IDF strikes Syrian military target for second time in a day For the second time in 24 hours, Israel bombed Syrian targets in retaliation to Syrian mortar fire. June 26, 2017
Report: Israeli-Arab lawmakers incite against IDF enlistment The Knesset will convene an emergency meeting to probe sedition against the IDF peddled by Israeli Arab MKs. June 20, 2017
IDF ambulance attacked by fringe extremists in Samaria IDF medics responding to a call in a community in Samaria were attacked by stone throwers on their way out. June 18, 2017
Former IDF general: 2005 Gaza disengagement was a mistake "There was no advantage to this eviction. None. Zero. Nothing has changed for the better there," said Naveh, who commanded part of the Disengagement. June 18, 2017
Israel to Test Arrow 3 Missile in Alaska Israel will test its Arrow 3 anti-ballistic defense missile outside of the country for the first time in 2018. June 12, 2017
Israeli commandos to train in Cyprus Mountains The IDF is participating in a major military exercise in Cyprus, focusing on survival strategies in mountainous areas. June 8, 2017
Justice Minister demands: Investigate ‘Breaking The Silence’ spokesperson for war crimes Shaked wants the spokeperson for NGO Breaking the Silence investigated for claiming he beat an unarmed Palestinian under IDF orders. June 7, 2017
Israeli businesses to be fined for refusing service to IDF soldiers The Knesset approved a bill that prohibits discrimination against members of Israel's security forces. June 6, 2017
Israeli forces raid Palestinian village and seize weapons Israeli forces were successful in apprehending more illegal Palestinian weapons. June 5, 2017
NY Times: Israel planned nuclear option in Sinai during ’67 war The NY Times alleges that Israel had considered a nuclear option in Sinai ahead of the June 1967 war,. Israel rejects the report. June 4, 2017
Palestinian terrorist wounds IDF soldier in Samaria stabbing attack A Palestinian terrorist stabbed an IDF soldier at the entrance to the Israeli community of Mavoh Dotan, in Samaria. June 1, 2017
IDF seizes cash rewards from families of Palestinian terrorists IDF forces carried out raids and seized funds provided by the Hamas group as an incentive to maintain terror-related activities. May 18, 2017
Israeli Arab locks up brother for wanting to convert and join IDF An Israeli Arab, upon hearing that his brother wanted to convert to Judaism and join the IDF, held him captive until discovered by police. May 14, 2017
US military chief visits Israel to discuss bilateral cooperation Following up on a visit to the US by the IDF chief of staff last year, Dunford is in Israel to expand bilateral cooperation. May 8, 2017
Hamas elects Haniyeh to lead terror group Hamas has elected Ismail Haniyeh to the head of its political bureau. May 7, 2017
Israeli forces bust terror cell in Samaria Two Palestinian cousins, one of them a lawyer, were arrested by Israeli forces for carrying out several shooting attacks. May 4, 2017
Netanyahu: Israel depends on the ‘sacrifice’ of ‘our sons and daughters’ 'Our lives continue to depend on the willingness of our sons and daughters to sacrifice themselves,' Netanyahu stated on Israel Memorial Day. May 1, 2017
Patriot missile intercepts aircraft flying over Israel’s Golan Heights It is unclear if an aircraft flying over the Golan Heights region, and successfully intercepted by Israel, was Syrian. April 27, 2017
Terrorist shot while attempting to stab soldiers IDF forces were successful in thwarting yet another Palestinian stabbing attack. April 26, 2017
Former model immigrates to Israel, joins IDF A new IDF soldier who left behind a successful modeling career to join the IDF initially faced ongoing rejection due to his age. April 26, 2017
IDF arrests Hamas terror suspects Israeli forces continued to clamp down on Palestinian terror April 13, 2017
IDF soldier killed in Samaria car-ramming terror attack An IDF soldier was murdered and another was wounded in a Palestinian vehicular terror attack April 6, 2017
IDF exercise simulates ISIS infiltration An exercise conducted by an IDF brigade last week against a simulated terrorist infiltration into Israel largely measured its coordination with tank units, the air force and local police forces. April 2, 2017
Muslim British politician calls for prosecution of Brits in IDF Equating the IDF with ISIS, Warsi has called on the UK to prosecute UK citizens serving in the Israeli military. April 2, 2017
IDF conducts large drill in Judea and Samaria The IDF conducted a massive exercise in Judea and Samaria, operating on estimates that Palestinian terrorism will increase ahead of the Passover holiday. April 2, 2017
UN criticizes Hamas for endangering own people Hamas has shot down a main crossing from Gaza into Israel, causing a long line of troubles for the Palestinians under their rule. April 2, 2017
IDF shuts down 3 Palestinian weapons-production plants Israeli security forces uncovered three Palestinian weapons factories and shut them down. March 29, 2017
Female IDF soldier collapses, dies on base Pvt. Lotam Cordover, serving at a Military Intelligence base, collapsed and died. March 29, 2017
Palestinians killed while planting bomb on Gaza border IDF forces thwarted an attempt by Palestinians to place a bomb on the Gaza border fence. March 22, 2017
Report: Israel bombs Syrian airbase Israel reportedly destroyed a major Syrian air defense base in what appears to be the fourth such attack in a week. March 22, 2017
IDF: Hezbollah commander killed by his own men Hezbollah killed its own top military chief, Eisenkot revealed. March 21, 2017
Hezbollah recovers Israeli drone Hezbollah recovered an Israeli reconnaissance drone that crashed in Syria. March 21, 2017
Report: Israel carries out strikes in Syria, kills commander Israel's Air Force reportedly carried out several strike in Syria, killing a commander of a pro-Assad militia. March 20, 2017
Israel strikes Hamas targets in response to rocket attack The IDF bombed Hamas targets in Gaza in response to an earlier rocket attack on the Jewish state. March 19, 2017
Israel bombs Hamas targets in response to rocket attack Israel’s Air Force bombed Hamas targets in Gaza in response to an earlier rocket attack on the Jewish state. March 16, 2017
WATCH: IDF soldiers dressed as Muslim women grab Arab terrorist Three undercover soldiers from an IDF counterterrorism unit, two dressed as Muslim women, pulled an Arab terrorist out of his car. March 14, 2017
Top US general in Israel to strengthen ties with IDF US General Scaparrotti underscored 'the strong and enduring military partnership,' saying it was built on 'trust developed over decades of close cooperation.' March 8, 2017
Israeli forces kill wanted terrorist in overnight shootout Israeli forces killed a Palestinian terrorist who shot at them when they tried arresting him. March 6, 2017
IDF strikes Hamas in Gaza after terrorists’ gunfire and rocket attacks Palestinain terrorists shot at an IDF unit operating on the border fence with Gaza. No one was injured in the attack. March 2, 2017
WATCH: IDF soldiers hand out food to Arab children IDF soldiers on patrol near a Palestinian town were approached by local Arab children and, after speaking with them, gave them food to eat. March 2, 2017
IDF soldier who shot wounded terrorist appeals conviction Azaria is appealing his conviction and sentencing. March 1, 2017
Report: Hamas terror infrastructure at pre-2014 levels It is estimated that Hamas has restored its tunnel infrastructure and rocket arsenal to pre-Operation Protective Edge levels. February 28, 2017
Israel bombs Hamas targets in response to rocket attack Israel's Air Force bombed Hamas targets in Gaza in response to an earlier rocket attack on the Jewish state. February 27, 2017
Terrorists fire rocket at Israel Terrorists fired a rocket at Israel, causing no casualties or damage. February 27, 2017
Israel shoots down Hamas drone The IAF thwarted another attempt by Hamas to breach Israel's air space. February 23, 2017
Report: Israel bombs Hezbollah target in Syria Has Israel acted on its vow to prevent Hezbollah from obtaining game-changing weapons against the Jewish state? February 22, 2017
