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Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, two IDF soldiers wounded

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US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.
Israeli soldiers disperse Palestinian farmers and left-wing activists preventing them from picking olives during the annual harvest season, in the village of Qusra, in the West Bank, October 29, 2024.

IDF stood by while Israelis burnt West Bank home, beat elderly Palestinian man - Army Radio

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 25, 2026.

IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alon Christian soldiers serving in the IDF.

Netanyahu meets Christians serving in IDF amid controversy over treatment of Lebanese Christians


Database that doxed Canadians who joined IDF publishes list of schools, synagogues they attended

GTA to IDF is a new project by Davide Mastracci, who previously released the 'Find IDF Soldiers' site in February 2025.

Protesters and counter protesters hold flags during a protest outside the screening of the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" about the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 10, 2025.

Minister Eliyahu Launches National Appreciation Week for IDF Wounded

Reunion with paratrooper Liran Baruch highlights the legacy and sacrifice of Israel’s wounded heroes

Soldiers and injured participants from the ‘The Strong Are Revealed’ nonprofit organization taking part in a surfing activity held in honor of Israel’s Wounded Veterans Appreciation Day.

IDF kills one, arrests another after stone-throwing attack near West Bank highway

The actions of the suspects "endangered the civilians who were driving along the route," the IDF said.

IDF troops operate in the northern West Bank.

Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach

The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Car-ramming at Hebron checkpoint wounds one IDF soldier, terrorist killed

A vehicle accelerated towards a group of soldiers. Troops shot at the attackers, killing both of them.

Israeli security forces at a checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, December 1, 2025. (illustrative)

Katz slams IDF chief Zamir: IDF inquiries and promotions must follow agreed process

Katz said the IDF is subordinate to decisions of the political echelon, headed by the prime minister, and that the defense minister’s role is to ensure those decisions are implemented.

Prime Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli minister of Defense Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025.

Belgian NGO HRF files new complaint in Spain against Israeli tourist, alleging Gaza war crimes

The group asked Spanish authorities to detain the traveler urgently to prevent his departure and “ensure accountability,” according to the complaint.

Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion patrol near the Israeli-Gaza border, October 20, 2023.

Katz rejects appt of Col. (res.) Gitelman, claims he promoted draft dodging

"Those who preach or encourage refusal will not serve in the IDF and will not be promoted to any position," Katz said.  

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery. November 11, 2025.

Oct. 7 cm'tee not yet formed due to Zamir-Yadai tensions, Zamir calls for external investigation

Initial IDF assessments indicate that the second Turgeman committee's findings are likely to cause a shakeup within the defense sector, given their critical assessment of the Oct. 7 events.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir a tour of southern Syria with other government and military officials, November 19, 2025

Seventy soldiers from IDF's haredi Hashmonaim Brigade complete first squad commanders course

Throughout the training, participants underwent combat training exercises in both urban and open terrain, participated in navigation drills across the country, and some also fought in Gaza.

Troops from the IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade complete the brigade's first squad commander course. December 2, 2025.