Israel IDF News
IDF's next-generation artillery gets NIS 600 million training boost with Elbit deal
The Defense Ministry and IDF signed a 15-year, NIS 600 million agreement with Elbit Systems to expand artillery training for the Ro'em howitzer and Lahav rocket launcher systems.
IDF avoiding killing certain Hamas officials in Gaza over fear of civil order collapse
Israel prepares for possible Iran escalation as US delays military action until after midterms
'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu, Katz deny plans to fire IDF chief Zamir ahead of election
Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000
Ministers approved extending emergency reserve call-ups and special detention arrangements through November 30, despite a Defense Ministry legal opinion warning of serious equality concerns.
'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border
"The area adjacent to the barrier is designated as a closed military zone; entry is strictly prohibited," the military said in a statement.
IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations
Security officials say terror activity in the West Bank is at its lowest level since 2011, but warn of growing friction, weapons concerns and potential escalation ahead of the holidays.
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
The IDF's reality, where it wants both women and religious men serving together, demands clear rules, common sense, and commanders who know the soldiers they lead.
WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation
The military said that both terrorists were suspected by the Shin Bet of planning and promoting terrorist plots to harm the citizens of the State of Israel and the IDF.
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.
As US-Iran peace prospects crumble, return to heavy fighting up to Trump, CENTCOM, Huckabee says
“I wouldn’t be overconfident if I were the Iranians that they will be able to make this work well for them,” Huckabee said.
Likud MK Kallner opposes criminal arrests for haredi draft evaders, backs economic sanctions
Kallner, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, told 103FM that he does not think arresting yeshiva students is 'the right way.'
Dozens of drones entered Gaza Strip over recent months, fears Hamas could use in attack - report
At least 28 drones reportedly entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite the IDF thwarting 89 drone smuggling attempts since January, according to Army Radio.
IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces
The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.
