Defense News

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.

Charges pressed against Jerusalem man who built and distributed pipe bombs

Charges were filed against Mohammed Mahisan for his connection with terrorist organizations, manufacturing and distributing pipe bombs, incendiary bottles, fireworks, and more.

By WALLA!
09/04/2024

Should Iran be afraid of Israel's long-range attack capabilities?

In the event of an all-out war, the damage Israel will cause to those countries that attack it is tens of times greater than their ability to harm Israel.

Ex-IDF maj.-gen.: Halevi, Kohavi overemphasized intel. over combat forces

Former Deputy Chief of Staff Uzi Dayan discussed an IDF document with Prof. Aryeh Eldad and Ron Koffman, criticizing Kohavi and Halevi for overemphasizing intelligence.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
02/04/2024

Journalist says the IDF needs haredim to safeguard West Bank settlements

Reporter and military commentator Yossi Yehoshua spoke with Ben Caspit and Prof. Aryeh Eldad about IDF Central Command Maj.-Gen. Yehuda Fox's plan to recruit ultra-Orthodox.

By 103FM
02/04/2024

How many Haredim can the IDF really absorb in near future? - Explainer

This week, the IDF also leaked a potential plan for having Haredim serve as border security in the West Bank without having to formally join the IDF.

IFCJ fortifies Israel’s North with new armored vehicles, security

The vehicles, all specially designed and armored Chevrolet Silverados, will allow senior municipal officials and security personnel to be able to reach communities under rocket fire and other threats

Ready for take-off: A look inside the IDF's new Space Directorate Unit

The new unit, which was established amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and tensions on the northern border, seeks to propel Israel into the space race and elevate cooperation between IDF units.

The Chief Rabbi's comments: Tone deaf and damaging - comment

Today, there is a strong sense that if people want to leave, they should go -- no one is keeping them here. 

10/03/2024

Women are shattering the IDF elite units' glass ceilings

There is no question that the recent trend, especially since the outbreak of the current war, has led to the integration of more women into units in which they previously could not serve. 

 Israeli flags are seen as tanks and armoured personnel carriers wait to be unloaded outside Kibbutz

Israel begins to rise in military firepower rankings after a decade of decline

This is still an overall reduction in ranking over the decade, as Israel had been in 11th place 10 years ago, during which time Iran rose rapidly despite the sanctions imposed on it.

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