Israeli Defense Forces

Israel's shift to domestic ammunition production

"The lesson from the war in Ukraine and against Hamas is identical: Israel must significantly increase its arsenal," said a former Israeli defense official. Opinion.

Op-Ed

The Israeli defense minister’s shameful retreat

Prominently on display in Yoav Gallant’s speech were two traits that make him unfit for his job: cowardice and betrayal. Op-ed.

Danger - Israel's defense companies should not be for sale

Israel just allowed the sale of a publicly-owned defense and weapons company to foreign nationals, a move with ominous implicaions. Op-ed.

Forces apprehend terrorist released from prison in 2020

IDF, ISA and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Brad Cooper, visits Israel

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, VADM Brad Cooper, met Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy, VADM David Saar Salama.

'Fulfilling my grandparents' dreams' - IDF soldiers speak up

IDF Field Intelligence collects visual data on enemy movement & transfers it to other forces, on guard of the State of Israel.

Gantz answers ICC: A flawed, political and biased decision

Defense Minister Benny Gantz in a letter to Israeli defense establishment: Poor and baseless decision designed to serve Israel’s detractors.

UN Push to Blacklist IDF

UN's Children and Armed Conflict group says IDF should be added to blacklist for deaths of Palestinian children during Protective Edge.

Bennett: Whoever Attacks IDF Soldiers is Not Israeli

Jewish Home head Naftali Bennett explains why he won't participate in NIF-backed conference: 'I boycott IDF persecutors.'

Israeli Reservists Demand End to Gaza War Probe

In a letter to IDF Chief of Staff, reservist soldiers and officers call for a halt to criminal investigations into soldiers' conduct.

IDF Creates New Intelligence Dept. to Monitor ISIS

In April, the IDF began tracking the spread of Islamic State; today, an entire intelligence department has been dedicated to surveillance.

Israel to Halt Majority of Gas Mask Production

Gas mask production for civilians and IDF soldiers will cease due to reduced chemical weapons threat from Syria.

Cabinet Approves Gadi Eizenkot as Next IDF Chief of Staff

Government ministers unanimously approve Gadi Eizenkot's appointment as IDF Chief of Staff during Sunday Cabinet meeting.

IDF Displays Hamas's Weapons from Operation Protective Edge

IDF releases pictures Monday of the large arsenal of Hamas weapons confiscated during operation in Gaza.

Abduction Fears Ruled Out in Samaria

Arabs report Jew from Kochav Yaakov arrested by PA for carrying out 'price tag' attack sparking IDF fears of kidnapping attempt.

MK Miri Regev Welcomes Salary Increases for Soldiers

Regev welcomes Defense Minister's decision to raise soldiers' salaries, but regrets decision stems mostly from public pressure.

IDF Soldiers' Salaries To Increase in 2015

Soldiers are expected to receive 800-1000 NIS per month. IDF spokesman: 'We must ensure a soldier has enough to support himself.'

Aryeh Eldad: 'Suicides - The Result of Difficult Battle Scenes'

In light of the suicide of 3 Givati ​​soldiers who fought in Gaza, physician, Arieh Eldad, believes that the army is not really prepared.