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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military force responsible for safeguarding the security of the State of Israel. Comprising of ground, air, and naval components, the IDF plays a central role in defending Israel's borders, conducting operations, and maintaining a state of readiness.

First German 'Leopard 2' tank equipped with Israeli 'Trophy' defense system launched

The new launch comes amid growing controversy in Germany over the sale of weapons to Israel.

Israel struggling with growing drone threat, experts say, calling for urgent upgrades

The tragedy that claimed four soldiers from the IDF's Golani Brigade shows that Israel's defenses are not fully ready to fully combat drone attacks.

19/10/2024

Ex-IDF air defense chief Ran Kochav to 'Post': How to solve drone problem after Golani base disaste

After several months of delay, Gallant tries to fast-track new drone defense ‘within months.’

 THE RABIN ARAVA crossing between Jordan and Israel, north of Eilat.

'We would be alone in a catastrophe': Arava, Eilot regional council residents fear Oct. 7 scenario

Amid growing concerns from the residents of the Arava about infiltrations along the Jordanian border, the head of the Eilot Regional Council: "We are calling on the Israeli government to allocate res

By PELED ARBELI
14/10/2024

UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime of 'extermination' in destruction of Gaza health system

The inquiry further accused Israeli forces of restricting permits for patients in Gaza and deliberately targeting medics.

By REUTERS
10/10/2024

Hezbollah rockets harm civilians despite IDF operations; Gallant: our strike will be suprising

Changes in war could mark a shift in emphasizing Gaza and Lebanon as bigger security issues than Iran.

IDF discusses returning northern resident as Hezbollah hits Haifa area with over 200 rockets

As Northern Arrows stretches into its second week, Haifa is slammed by rockets

Two IDF generals promoted to rank of Major-General

The military announced that Bar Kalifa would head the Manpower Directorate while Goldfus would command the Northern Corps.

Liberman: Occupy southern Lebanon until Hezbollah not a threat

The former foreign minister said that Israel must not back down in the current direct fight with Iran.

'Defense is more expensive than offense': The cost of Iran's missile attack and Israel's defense

The unwritten rule is that the interceptor missile always costs more than the missile being intercepted.

04/10/2024
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