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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


WATCH: Herzi Halevi becomes new IDF chief of staff

Halevi and Kohavi will spend the day in a series of ceremonies, culminating in the Kirya military headquarters.

 IDF Chief of Staff (Lt.-Gen.) Hertzi Halevi at the Western Wall, January 16 2023.

IDF: Slain soldier Falah ‘led from the front,’ died fighting terrorists

The IDF investigated the death and circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of Maj. Bar Falah.

 Maj. Bar Falah, Deputy Commander of the Reconnaissance Battalion was killed overnight by Palestinian gunmen near Jenin.

A country divided, is a country with violence. It is not normal - opinion

Israel and Palestinians have been going back and forth with the fighting. When will it be enough?

 PALESTINIANS CLASH with Israeli security forces in the Shuafat Refugee Camp in Jerusalem, Monday.

Israel has foiled dozens of cyber attacks by Iran over last year, IDF says

An increase of 70% of hostile activity was recorded over the past year by Iran. Here's how Israel is fighting back.

The IDF’s Cyber Defense Directorate C41 Directorate.

Israel might use armed drones in West Bank counter terrorism operations

Two IDF commanders underwent training to operate an air force assault command center that monitors and controls armed drones for operational use.

A SKYLARK drone is thrown by an IDF soldier during a military exercise in southern Israel in 2013

Israel's security forces bust massive weapons smuggling ring

Revealed on Monday, Israel Police's special operations unit and the IDF bust a major smuggling attempt in southern Israel.

Firearms were found in the back of the suspects' vehicle

WATCH: This is how the IDF killed the terrorist in Nablus - play-by-play

How did the intense operation in Nablus to stop a wanted terrorist unfold? Read the operational play-by-play >>>

Combat footage of Yamam commandos on a mission in Nablus to stop the terrorist Ibrahim al-Nabulsi

IDF arrests 13 Hamas-affiliated suspects, clashes erupt in Nablus

13 Hamas-affiliated terror suspects arrested, from 39 homes • Clashes break out, include stone throwing, Molotov cocktails

 Israeli security forces operating in the West Bank, August 1, 2022.

IDF troops to see salary rise by end of week - PM Bennett

“This is the little bit that can be done for those who do so much for us,” Bennett said.

IDF soldiers of the ultra-Orthodox 'Nahal Brigade' seen silhouetted holding their weapons at an Israeli army base in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 31, 2014.

New IDF intelligence center under construction in the Negev

Plans for the intelligence center were announced in late November at a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

 Breaking ground in the IDF's new intelligence center being built in the Negev. Construction is expected to conclude by 2028.