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‘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: Terror attacks will intensify ahead of Passover holiday

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

Palestinian killed while planting bomb on Gaza border

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