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'If Lebanon won't disarm Hezbollah, IDF will': Effie Defrin warns against Hezbollah’s rearmament

“If the Lebanese government does not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will. We will not allow Hezbollah to rearm, and we will continue operating in order to protect our civilians on our northern border.”

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin; illustrative.
An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Soldiers from "Force 100" attend the three panel High Court of Justice bench which will hear arguments on who will investigate former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi for her responsibility in leaking the video showing abuse of a detainee at the Sde Teiman base by IDF reservists.

Sde Teiman investigation: Judges propose compromise after packed hearing

From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis


4 killed in alleged Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah sites in Syria

The airstrike is the fourth alleged Israeli strike on Syria in the past month.

An Israeli F16 fighter jet takes off during a joint international aerial training exercise hosted by Israel and dubbed "Blue Flag 2017" at Ovda military air base in southern Israel November 8, 2017. Picture taken November 8, 2017. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson

Since 2018, he serves as the OC of the IDF’s Aerial Defense Command.

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson, April 3, 2021.

Remembrance Day: How to observe safely amid COVID-19 in Israel

Last year the Defense Ministry made the controversial decision to close cemeteries out of concern of coronavirus, but this year cemeteries will be open - with some restrictions.

Yom HaZikaron Mount Herzl 3 390

IDF accidentally reveals location of secret bases online

The map was detailed enough to include boundaries and names of the bases.

IDF OFFICERS examine a map of the Middle East.

IDF soldier indicted for second degree reckless killing of co-soldier

An IDF soldier who accidentally shot and killed his friend was indicted in a military court on Wednesday for recklessly using a weapon, leading to manslaughter.

A marksman aims a Russian-made ORSIS sniper rifle at the ISDEF demonstration on June 3, 2019

IDF strikes Hamas infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire

Military investigating why Iron Dome wasn't activated; surprise drill in the south begins

A ball of fire and smoke rises during Israeli airstrikes in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 22, 2020.

IDF Chief of Staff: Don't touch the bereaved families

Kochavi fails to mention the name of the Farkash family in the letter which came several days after the demonstrators were condemned by politicians including the PM.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi speaks at the officers graduation ceremony, July 1st, 2020

Company commander removed from post after causing coronavirus outbreak in unit

IDF says officer from elite Duvdevan commando brigade "knowingly" infected others with virus.

IDF technicians carry out coroanvirus testing, Israel, July 15, 2020

Smart Shooter develops SMASH Hopper to be mounted on armored vehicles

Next step: Mount precision fire control system on autonomous vehicle

SMASH Hopper on Plasan Reem vehicle.

First-ever virtual FIDF national gala - watch live

Join the first-ever FIDF gala featuring top-ranked army officials and the stories of those who give their lives and save the lives of the people of Israel.

US and Israeli soldiers together onstage at the 2019 FIDF National Gala Dinner in NY