Syrians Shoot IDF Jeep

Posted on: November 5th, 2012

Ynet reports that an IDF patrol jeep was hit by Syrian gunfire. The incident happened at 8:30 pm on Monday, when the Golani jeep, on routine patrol along the border came under fire. It is believed the shooting were caused by stray bullets from the fighting between the Syrian factions. No IDF soldiers were hurt [...]

Israeli Company Featured at World’s Largest Military Expo

Posted on: November 5th, 2012

One of the world’s largest land warfare expos featured Israeli company Al-Sorag from Moshav Emunin this year as one of the participants, being handpicked by the AUSA (Association of the United States Army).

Israeli War Games Simulate Strike on Iran

Posted on: November 4th, 2012

A massive war game simulation by the Institute for National Security Studies of the IDF’s engagement after a strike on Iran recently took place, illustrating Israel’s increasing preparedness for putting a military end to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

DM Barak Denies Israel Thinks Egypt is Dictatorship

Posted on: November 4th, 2012

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is insisting that Israel does not consider Egypt’s government a “shocking dictatorship”, after Defense Ministry official Amos Gilad made the statement to students in Herzliya on Friday.

Egypt Conducts Surprise Air Defense Exercise after IAF Disrupted Its Radar En Route To Sudan

Posted on: October 31st, 2012

On their alleged bombing mission, the Israeli planes succeeded in avoiding detection by the Egyptian radar system while flying over the Red Sea.

IAF Successfully Drops Flyers on Gaza

Posted on: October 29th, 2012

The IAF dropped warning brochures onto Gaza, because apparently the locals didn't know there were terrorists acting among them.

Golani, Givati Most Popular For Upcoming November IDF Draft

Posted on: October 29th, 2012

The Golani infantry brigade is the number one choice of new recruits to the IDF, according to figures released by the army on Sunday.

Update on Sunday Night Rockets

Posted on: October 29th, 2012

At least twenty Kassam rockets were fired at Israeli civilians in southern Israel late Sunday night, after Israeli Air Force jets struck terror cells in Gaza.

Iran Claims Its Drone Transmitted Pictures of Restricted IDF Sites

Posted on: October 29th, 2012

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that Iran has in its possession UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) which are far more advanced than the one which the Hezbollah recently sent into Israel.

Israel Cabinet Passes “Full Protection”

Posted on: October 28th, 2012

In light of the ongoing attacks on civilian areas near Gaza, and the advancement of aggression by terrorist elements against the 200,000 person-strong ancient biblical city and modern-day metropolis of Be'ersheva, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's cabinet issued the following statement through the Government Press Office:

Captain Ziv Shilon Awakens, Salutes Following Attack

Posted on: October 25th, 2012

Captain Ziv Shilon, who was taken to Soroka Medical Center in critical condition after being wounded by a Hamas bomb in the Kissufim area near Gaza on Tuesday regained consciousness on Wednesday, saluting his commander with the arm doctors are fighting to save.

Ceasefire Reported Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

Posted on: October 25th, 2012

A purported ceasefire went into effect between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday at mighnight, apparently negotiated by Egyptian officials, putting an end to IDF strikes on terror installations in Gaza in exchange for a halting of rocket fire from terrorists.

Update on Injured IDF Officer

Posted on: October 24th, 2012

Captain Ziv Shilon was named as the Givati officer that was injured in Tuesday's terror attack.

Rockets on Southern Israel, 3 Foreign Workers Injured, IAF Hits 3 Launchers

Posted on: October 24th, 2012

Three foreign workers were badly injured by Hamas and Popular Resistance Committee rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel on Wednesday morning.

‘IDF Officers to Train Saad Hariri’s Men against Hezbolla in Jordan’

Posted on: October 23rd, 2012

Some 500 fighters will be trained each month, with the goal of reaching 20,000 soldiers after two years. A series of monthly coordination meetings was agreed on at that meeting as well.

Givati Officer Seriously Injured in Gaza Terror Attack (Updated)

Posted on: October 23rd, 2012

A Golani Officer injured near the Gaza fence on Tuesday morning. His unit was checking the path for bombs when the officer was injured in a terror attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "Israel will respond very harshly to this entire chain of terror."

Israel Negotiating Acquisition of 4 Missile Boats from S. Korea

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

This deal, one of several large scale defense deals being carried out between Israel and this Asian country, is expected to repair the damage caused to the cooperation between the two countries after Israel’s purchase of training planes a few months ago from Italy rather than from South Korea

IAF Kills Two Terrorists Preparing to Launch Rockets From Gaza

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012

The Israel Air Force killed two terrorists preparing to launch rockets against Israeli civilians from Gaza.

Israel, US to Conduct Biggest-Ever Military Drill

Posted on: October 18th, 2012

The United States and Israel will conduct their largest-ever joint missile defense exercise this month, making a display of solidarity as the international rift over how to deal with Iran’s nuclear program grows.

Netanyahu Says Israel May Use Military Option to Protect Syrian Bio-Chem Weapons

Posted on: October 17th, 2012

“Israel will do everything it takes to ensure Syria’s chemical weapons do not fall into the hands of terrorist organizations — and if such a situation arises, then Israel will weigh a military option,” Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told a group of European ambassadors in Jerusalem on Tuesday.