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 hunts for guns in overnight West Bank raids

The cost of an illegal weapon has skyrocketed since January 2015 from NIS 1,500 to NIS 7,000.

Illegal weapon seized during IDF raid on West Bank arms factory

WATCH: IDF destroys home of terrorist who killed border-police officer

The home of Hadas Malka's killer was destroyed Thursday after being sealed by security forces last week.

IDF destroys home of terrorist who killed Hadas Malka

Nine soldiers recover after being infected with measles

They contracted mild symptoms of highly contagious disease.

Soldiers in the IDF Medical Corps treat Syrian victims.

IDF appoints new Air Force commander

Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin had been head of the IDF Planning Directorate since July 2015.

Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, current Air Force commander, and Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, his predecessor

Israeli soldier injured by friendly fire in Bethlehem operation

IDF investigating incident in which special unit soldier was shot by fellow soldiers.

IDF forces in the area around Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

APC weapons upgrade advances urban warfare

The IDF's Namer and Eitan vehicles will be fitted with new weaponry.

 Ministry of Defense shows off new APC turret.

‘Everything is in your head’… or not

From mafkatz (platoon commander) to lotak (underground warfare) to taryach (unit maneuver), the army has an abbreviated language all its own.

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Shimon Elkabetz named new head of Army Radio

Elkabetz thanked Liberman for “his trust and choice” and the members of the search committee for their “praiseworthy and unequivocal recommendation.”

A SOLDIER from Army Radio at the station in 2013.

IDF commander suspended for illicit relationship with subordinate

Lt.-Col. Elad Cohen was due to finish position in coming weeks regardless of investigation.

IDF Caracal soldier

Golani officer killed in training buried in J’lem.

22 yr-old David Golovanchic from Efrat was drilling his platoon on potential stabbing attack when he was hit in the upper body at close range.

Officer David Golovanchic, 22, from Efrat was killed during an IDF training exercise in Hebron