Israel IDF News

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.

JULY 1, 2026|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights.

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.

MAY 22, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

IDF soldiers operate inside an uncovered Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the incident, claiming that the strike "violates the most basic principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the laws of war."

MARCH 28, 2026|ByTOBIAS SIEGAL, CORINNE BAUM

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.

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.

DECEMBER 15, 2025|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

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."

AUGUST 23, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

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.

AUGUST 21, 2018ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

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.

JULY 29, 2018ByJULIANE HELMHOLD

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

Netanyahu appoints Col. Avi Blot as new military secretary

The military secretary acts as the prime minister’s senior IDF adviser on national security matters, overseeing the exchange of information and decisions between the army and prime minister.

JULY 17, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM