Tag: Israel Defense Forces
Could the Arrest of Senior Fatah Terrorist Signal Future Instability in Judea and Samaria?
In recent years, most of the counter-terrorism arrests by the Shin Bet, the Israel Defense Forces and the counter-terrorism unit of the Israel Police have targeted Hamas, not Fatah-Tanzim members, who have been dormant.
Habayit Hayehudi Picks former IDF Chief Rabbi as New Leader
During his military service, Rabbi Peretz criticized the expulsion of thousands of Jewish homesteaders from the Gaza Strip.
2 Bomb Attacks in the Shomron; No Injuries
The IDF also discovered weapons and money in counter-terrorism operations.
IDF Tank Attacks Hamas Post After Israeli Officer Shot by Gaza Terrorists
An IDF tank attacked a Hamas field monitoring post in the northern Gaza Strip in response.
No More Appeals: Supreme Court OK’s Demolition of Ari Fuld’s Killer’s Home
The demolition can be carried out at any time at this point in accordance with the orders of the Israeli Supreme Court.
US Seeks $373M Acquisition of Israel’s Iron Dome Anti-Missile Defense System
“Based on an analysis of cost, schedule and performance, the Army [decided] ... to field two interim IFPC batteries of Iron Dome in 2020."
New IDF Chief Promises ‘Lethal, Efficient, Innovative Army’
In his farewell speech, outgoing chief Eizenkot responding to the harsh criticism directed at himself and the IDF by outgoing IDF ombudsman Yitzhak Brick.
Meet Vegan, Philosophy Major Aviv Kochavi, New IDF Chief of Staff
Kochavi is credited with the idea of using a 5 kg hammer to break down walls and cross through homes in refugee camps to prevent soldiers from being shot by snipers.
Gantz: I Risked Israeli Soldiers’ Lives to Save Gaza Strip Arabs
"We did not harm civilians, but we endangered Golani soldiers."
Israel Says F-16 Barak Sale to Croatia is Dead, Croatia ‘Blameless’
“Unforseen problems” have ended the deal, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry.
Report: IDF Attacks Explosive Balloon Terror Squad in Gaza
There were no casualties, but there were reports of explosions in the area.
Fallen F-15 Fighter Jet Canopy Found Near Hebron
The canopy – a heavy glass dome that covers the pilot and navigator on the warplane – was recovered Monday.
The Children of Two Religious IDF Outsiders Engaged
The match unites two of the most outstanding religious IDF commander who have been under the thumb of the outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot.
Palestinian Authority Terrorist Bombs IDF Forces
In response, IDF soldiers opened fire at the attacker, who fled the scene.
New IDF Battalion to Defend Northern Front Against Hezbollah
The ‘Gates of Fire’ battalion will serve under the IDF ‘Baram’ Brigade that guards the region.
IDF Summarizes 2018 Terror in Judea, Samaria
A total of 16 Israeli citizens were murdered by Palestinian Authority terrorists in Judea and Samaria in 2018.
Israel Receives C130J Transport Plane at Nevatim Air Base
The IAF plane is called the ‘Samson’ (Shimshon in Hebrew); in the United States it is called the ‘Super Hercules.’
Arab Report: 6 Injured as IDF Demolishes Home of Barkan Murderer
On Sunday evening, dozens of Arabs barricaded themselves inside the Na'alwa building in an attempt to prevent the IDF from demolishing it after the issued deadline.
IDF Arrests Barghouti Clan Member, Behind Terror Activities
Also on Saturday, the terrorist who on Friday severely wounded an IDF soldier in a military post in Beit El surrendered to Israeli security forces.
Shut That Barn Door: IDF Fortifying Beit El Post with Barbed Wire Fence
The IDF Corps of Engineers is on the job.
HIV Carriers Allowed to Enlist in IDF
Another change: overweight recruits will be allowed to undergo stomach-shortening surgery, go on a six-month leave and then be reevaluated as potential combat recruits.
Watch: Hezbollah Attack Tunnel Exposed in Northern Israel
The IDF has begun a limited call up of reserve forces in preparation for potential retaliation by Hezbollah.
IDF Operation Located Terror Tunnel Outside Metula
The tunnel was discovered as part of the IDF Northern Shield operation launched Monday morning to expose and neutralize terrorist tunnels dug by the Hezbollah terror organization into Israeli territory.
Elbit Completes $500 Million Acquisition of Israel Military Industries
The decision to privatize IMI was made by the Israeli government in 2013.
Eizenkot and Kochavi Approach Changing of IDF Brass
The two IDF commanders have asked for a few weeks' extension to "help with the orderly change of command."
Soldiers’ Complaints Commissioner: IDF Commanders Lie to the Knesset
"To my chagrin, I find that some IDF commanders' mouths and hearts are not the same."
Liberman Picks Eizenkot’s Deputy as Next IDF Chief of Staff
During the 2014 Operation Protective Edge, Kochavi was criticized for "not working to dedicate the appropriate intelligence effort to combating the tunnel threat from the Gaza Strip."
Teenage Gazan Rioter Dies in New Border Violence
The teenager who was shot was targeted while throwing a bomb at a soldier at the time he was hit, according to the IDF.
NYC National FIDF Gala Raises More than $32 Million for Israeli Soldiers
IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot was expected in attendance as well, but due to an early-morning rocket attack on Beer Sheva on Wednesday, he immediately returned to Israel.