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.

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights.
Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan.

IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces

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

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


Two soldiers killed, four injured in IDF training exercise

According to the army, one of the fatalities was trapped in the vehicle for several hours.

Armored artillery vehicle accident, September 27, 2017

After fatal crash, IDF Apache helicopters battle-ready once again

The crash killed Maj.(res.) David Zohar and seriously injured a 1st Lt., whose condition has since improved.

Israeli Apache helicopter lands at Ramon air base

IDF, US Army celebrate inauguration of first American base in Israel

“This is the first time that we have an American flag flying in an IDF base.”

IDF, US Army celebrate opening of first joint base in Israel.

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.

Cartoon