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New structural changes to IDF include bolstering border and air …
Jun 11, 2025 · The decisions, approved by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, include bolstering border and air defense units, reviving a defunct armored brigade, establishing a new …
IDF launches major new Gaza op, 'seizing' key areas; Palestinians ...
May 17, 2025 · IDF launches major new Gaza op, ‘seizing’ key areas; Palestinians: Dozens killed in strikes Gideon’s Chariots offensive involves taking control of ‘strategic areas,’ military says ...
Israel sends ground forces into south Lebanon to attack Hezbollah …
Oct 1, 2024 · The start of the IDF’s ground offensive came some two weeks into intensified fighting with Hezbollah, and after Operation Northern Arrows was launched earlier in …
IDF assesses Hamas defeated militarily in all of Gaza, is now a ...
The IDF has labeled dismantling Hamas as the most important war goal in the south, but returning the hostages is a more urgent goal and it is receiving priority.
Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser ...
Dec 28, 2025 · The IDF’s first operational Iron Beam high-power laser air defense system, displayed during a handover ceremony at a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility, …
Footage shows IDF heavily bombed Syrian military HQ in Damascus
Jul 16, 2025 · The IDF appears to have heavily bombed the Syrian general staff command building in Damascus in a major airstrike, footage shows. Earlier, a warning strike was carried …
IDF seizes 3 tons of arms from ex-Assad regime sites; violence …
Jul 13, 2025 · IDF seizes 3 tons of arms from ex-Assad regime sites; violence flares in southern Syria Troops locate explosives, rockets at ‘key’ commando bases in operation aimed at …
IDF soldier killed in combat in northern Gaza - The Times of Israel
Jun 29, 2025 · IDF soldier killed in combat in northern Gaza Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, 20, killed in explosion; Hamas-linked agency says 17 killed by IDF fire across Strip; PM to hold …
IDF announces new light infantry division based on volunteer …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday detailed its plans to form a new light infantry division based on volunteer reservists for patrol and routine security, including during …