Israel IDF News

IDF issues new security guidelines for soldiers traveling abroad after deadly Bondi shooting

The IDF Operations Directorate issued a statement emphasizing its security recommendations for soldiers abroad, while it also pointed out the recent increase in antisemitic attacks.

Members of the forensic team stand near the scene of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025.
Israeli journalist Tal Lev Ram attends a conference on the Israeli army station "Galei Tzahal", in Tel Aviv on September 30, 2025.

Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court

IDF intercepts fifth Houthi missile from Yemen in last week

 Hamas terrorists seen in Gaza City, February 28, 2025

Hamas’s refusal to compromise preceded IDF strikes, sources say


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's Border Defense Array school trains thousands of troops each year

The school started out with 70 instructors, by next year it will have 150

Defense Ministry begins construction of smart-fence along Gaza border.

IDF's new multi-dimensional Division 99 to open next month

Division will see rapid-maneuvering attack forces penetrate deep enemy territory, and will specialize in fighting in fortified urban areas.

An IDF soldier trains in combat techniques

IDF completes drill in northern Israel

Ahead of Passover, army holds large-scale exercise with conscripts and reservists.

An IDF helicopter and soldiers during a training exercise for the 401th Brigade

WATCH: B'Tselem accuses IDF of shooting Palestinian in the back

The IDF has also opened several criminal investigations in recent months into shootings of Palestinians on the Gaza border in that ongoing confrontation.

Screenshot of B'Tselem video seemingly showing IDF soldiers shooting at a Gazan citizen, 2018.

Politicians congratulate Kochavi on appointment as new IDF chief of staff

"May he be strong and very courageous for the security of the people of Israel, our land and our state."

MAJ.-GEN. YOEL STRICK (left) walks with his predecessor at the Northern Command, Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, at the unit’s headquarters in Safed yesterday.

IDF's Golani Brigade finishes drill simulating war with Hezbollah

Hezbollah was recently described by a senior officer in the Northern Command as "the strongest army in the Middle East after the IDF."

IDF soldiers of the Golani Brigade train for scenarios involving enemies similar to Hezbollah.

NGOs demand IDF prosecute its own for destroying Gaza building

The IDF said the building also served as the headquarters for Hamas’s interior security operations.

Smoke rises after an Israeli aircraft bombed a multi-story building in Gaza City August 9, 2018

IDF forces raid terrorist's village following stabbing attack

One Israeli, Yotam Ovadia, was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing attack after a Palestinian terrorist infiltrated Adam, a West Bank settlement near Jerusalem.

IDF soldiers seen during overnight activity following Thursday's stabbing attack, July 28, 2018