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The IDF continues to reach unprecedented milestones
Brigadier General Orly Markman was appointed to head the IDF Court of Appeals. This appointment makes her the third woman to be appointed to the position of Major General in the Israeli military. Security forces arrested dozens of Hamas terrorists in recent months. It...
Securing Israel’s Borders
As part of its ongoing efforts to secure the border, IDF scouts from the ‘Yoav’ Brigade spotted several suspicious figures attempting to smuggle narcotics from Egypt into Israel. Israeli troops were deployed to the scene to spoil the smuggling efforts confiscating...
The IDF has begun a surprise reservist drill amid its month-long exercise in the north
Israel's military has a long history of being one of the most competent and well-trained in the world. That's why it constantly undergoes exercises to keep its forces trained and ready for action. And this week, Israel is conducting a series of drills in northern...
Tragedy Averted: Terrorist Disguised as IDF Soldier Identified and Captured
A Palestinian terrorist was captured on his way to carry out an attack on Monday afternoon walking along Route 60 near Ma’ale Lavona in the Shomron (Samaria). The terrorist was wearing IDF military fatigues but local residents identified him and notified local...
IDF Soldiers Thwart Stabbing Attack in Samaria; Assailant Shot in Leg
A Palestinian woman was shot in the leg while attempting to stab Israeli soldiers in Samaria, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The woman, identified by Kan News as Firouz Albu, 23, of Abu Dis, drew a knife and attacked soldiers at the Yitzhar Junction, the IDF...
IDF Retaliates Against Lebanese Missiles
Early Wednesday morning, three rockets were fired into Israel from Lebanon. IDF artillery units quickly responded to the Hezbollah rocket attacks. The IDF forces fired at multiple targets responsible for firing missiles in Lebanon in response to the attacks. Of the...
IDF responds to arson attacks from Gaza
Early Monday, the IDF struck a Hamas military base near a school in response to incendiary balloon attacks launched from Northern Gaza. The IDF worked to ensure that the were no casualties at the sight of the incendiary balloon launching. The airstrikes came shortly...
IDF Exposes Hezbollah Weapons Warehouse Adjacent to Lebanese School
Last Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces revealed a Hezbollah weapons warehouse built close to a school in Southern Lebanon. On Twitter, the IDF said: “Our intelligence can reveal that Hezbollah has built a weapons warehouse just 25 meters from a school in the...
Israeli Forces Thwart Illegal Arms Shipment From Lebanon
Israeli forces arrested three Palestinians on Saturday who had been attempting to infiltrate into Israel from Gaza, according to the Israeli military. The suspects were carrying a number of knives and were interrogated at the scene. The incident comes a day after...
Israel Launches Counterstrike Against Hamas After Arson Attacks
Israeli warplanes struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday morning in response to the launch of airborne incendiary devices into Israeli territory, the Israeli military reported. These truly evil acts of destruction were initiated by terror...