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IDF: David’s Sling Missile Use Justified

IDF: David’s Sling Missile Use Justified

The decision to fire two David's Sling missiles last week to intercept two SS-21 ballistic missiles fired from southern Syria was justified, the IDF said Sunday after concluding its investigation into the incident. Read more

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No Ceasefire in Sight As Gaza Border Remains Hot

No Ceasefire in Sight As Gaza Border Remains Hot

An IDF drone fired at a group of terrorists launching incendiary balloons from Gaza on Monday afternoon. Shehab, a Palestinian news source, also reported that directly after the drone attack, the IDF fired at two Hamas observation posts in central Gaza. Read  More

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IDF Evacuates Syrian Civil Defense Members to Jordan

IDF Evacuates Syrian Civil Defense Members to Jordan

Emmanuel Nahshon, spokesman for Israel’s Foreign Ministry, on Sunday tweeted: “Upon request of the US, Canada and European states Israel has completed a humanitarian effort to rescue members of a Syrian civil organization      (“ White Helmets”) and families. They...

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Sirens in the Golan, David’s Sling Anti-Missile System Fired

Sirens in the Golan, David’s Sling Anti-Missile System Fired

Red alert sirens sounded in several locations in northern Israel on Monday leading to the first-time firing of two missiles from the David’s Sling anti-missile system. The IDF reported that two rockets had been fired towards Israel as part of the internal conflict in...

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Defense Ministry Announces Emergency Earthquake Convention

Defense Ministry Announces Emergency Earthquake Convention

In light of recent recurring tremors in Israel’s northern region, the Defense Ministry is to hold a special emergency convention on Wednesday, aimed at determining the readiness of Israel’s emergency services in the event of a large-scale natural disaster. Read...

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