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Northern Command

The Northern Command is charged with guarding and protecting Israel’s Northern border, including Mount Hermon, the Galilee, and the Golan Heights.

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IDF Reinforces Israel-Syria Border Fence Following Riots

Posted on Jul 24, 2011

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

Posted on Jul 12, 2011

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

Posted on Jun 06, 2011

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

“Naksa Day” Rioters Near Majdal Shams Are Warned Not to Breach Border

Posted on Jun 05, 2011

Below is a warning issued by the IDF to rioters approaching the Syrian-Israeli border near Majdal Shams: “Stop! You are breaching an international border. We warn you not to damage security infrastructure. Whosoever attempts to violate Israel’s sovereignty or security

Updates Regarding Today’s “Nakba” Riots

Posted on May 15, 2011

Over the course of the day, several riots broke out in various locations, causing friction between Israeli security forces and the rioters and inciters: Northern Region: During the midday hours, hundreds of Syrian rioters infiltrated the Israeli-Syrian border into the

Rioters Reach Village of Majdal Shams

Posted on May 15, 2011

A short while ago thousands of Syrian civilians breached the Israel-Syria border near the Israeli village of Majdal Shams. IDF forces fired warning shots in order to prevent the violent rioters from illegally infiltrating Israeli territory. A number of rioters have

Rocket Launching Attempt Thwarted

Posted on Mar 27, 2011

A short while ago, Israeli Air Force aircraft identified a group of rocket launchers preparing to fire a rocket at the Israeli home front from the northern Gaza Strip, and thwarted the attempt by firing at them. A hit was

Palestinian Children Diagnosed With Cancer Visit Mt. Hermon With Alpine Unit Reservists

Posted on Mar 25, 2011

[vodpod id=Video.5818106&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last week, Palestinian children diagnosed with cancer visited Israel’s only ski resort located in Mt. Hermon, northern Israel. The children, accompanied by their families, enjoyed the snow and slopes along with IDF reservists from the Alpine Unit. The

IDF, Israeli Police Searching Area Following Rocket Fire

Posted on Mar 24, 2011

Following explosions heard in the area around Gedera, Yavne, and Rishon LeZion, the Israel Police and the IDF Home Front Command are currently searching the area. The incident is possibly related to the firing of a Grad missile at the

Anti-Tank Missile Thwarted

Posted on Mar 22, 2011

A short while ago, an IDF force operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a group of terrorists preparing to launch an anti-tank missile at an adjacent force, and thwarted the attempt by firing towards it, confirming a hit. The

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