Overnight, IAF aircraft targeted a terror tunnel and a weapon manufacturing facility in the northern Gaza Strip, a terror tunnel in the central Gaza Strip and an additional terror tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed. These
Northern Command
From Brazil to Hurfeish: Meet the First-Ever Druze Lone Soldier
The IDF currently has over 5,000 lone soldiers serving in its ranks. Lone soldiers fly in from all over the world to volunteer–French, English, American, Russian, Canadian, Mexican, Australian and many, more. However, last week the IDF officially recognized the
Israel Defense Forces: January 2012
The month of January was an eventful one, with many occurrences both within Israel’s borders and outside them. Jan 27: The IDF honored the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Designated by the UN General Assembly in 2005, this day marks the liberation of the
IAF Adopts Technology Designed to Prevent Bird Strikes
New birds radar station to be installed in northern Israel to ensure safe flying
Rockets Hit Northern Israel
A short while ago, a number of rockets hit the Western Galilee. No casualties were reported. The IDF responded by targeting the origins of the fire. On August 2010 Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) fired at IDF soldiers working inside Israeli territory. Despite
In Response to Rocket Fire, IAF Targets Three Sites in Gaza
Overnight, IAF aircraft targeted a weapons storage facility in the northern Gaza Strip as well as a smuggling tunnel and weapons manufacturing site in the southern Gaza Strip. Direct hits were confirmed. The sites were targeted in response to the
Back to School Video: Druze Students Cross into Syria
Yesterday, August 4, 2011, hundreds of Israeli Druze college students traveled from Israel to Syria via the Quneitra Crossing, along the Israeli-Syrian border. The students, who study at Syrian educational institutions, returned for the upcoming fall semester. The Israeli Druze
IDF Reinforces Israel-Syria Border Fence Following Riots
Today, Golan Brigade Commander Colonel Eshkol Shukron addressed recent changes made along Israel-Syria border. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has completed the installation of a sturdier border fence along the Israel-Syria border as a measure to prevent future illegal infiltrations
Israel Marks Five Years since the Second Lebanon War
Today, Israel marks five years since the start of the Second Lebanon War in 2006. On July 12, 2006, Hezbollah terrorists killed three Israeli soldiers during an attack on an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) vehicle patrolling within Israeli territory alongside
IDF Chief of Staff visits Northern Command
IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, visited the 36th Armored Division, which is subordinate to the Northern Command. “We must remain alert and prepared,” said Lt. Gen Gantz. “The IDF is prepared to use all the
