Israeli Defense Forces
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Defense Forces, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Jared Kushner and Nikolay Mladenov Plan Talks in Israel on Gaza Peace Efforts
Jared Kushner and UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov plan to visit Israel next week to discuss advancing the Trump administration's Gaza peace plan amid Israeli political skepticism and up…
US Ambassador Clarifies Settlers Are Not the Problem in West Bank Violence
US Ambassador Mike Herzog clarified that settlers are not the problem in West Bank violence, condemning a small minority of lawbreakers involved in attacks on Palestinian families…
US CENTCOM Commander Urges Renewed Strikes on Iran During Israel Visit
US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper visited Israel and urged resuming strikes on Iran's infrastructure to pressure Tehran. He warned joint operations may be necessary amid st…
US Demands Israel Publicly Condemn Settler Violence Amid Kosra Standoff
The US has pressured Israel to publicly condemn extremist settler violence in the West Bank village of Kosra, where settlers besieged Palestinian homes including one owned by an A…
Israeli Forces Kill Hamas Platoon Commander in Khan Yunis Airstrike
Israeli forces killed a Hamas platoon commander in an airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza, after he planned attacks on Israeli troops. This follows repeated Hamas violations and attacks…
Central Elections Committee Orders Netanyahu to Remove Campaign Video Featuring Children
Israel's Central Elections Committee has ordered Prime Minister Netanyahu to remove a campaign video featuring children, citing legal prohibitions on involving minors in election…
US State Department Condemns West Bank Violence as Threat to Israeli Security
The US State Department condemned all violence in the West Bank, calling it a direct threat to Israeli security and regional stability. This followed a strong rebuke by US Ambassa…
Israel Outsources National Security Policy to Trump’s Middle East Vision
Israel has effectively outsourced its national security policy to the U.S. under Trump’s Middle East vision, particularly through the 20-Point Plan in Gaza. This plan replaces Ham…
Lebanese Prime Minister's X Account Hacked, Anti-Israel Post Deleted and Restored
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's X account was hacked, leading to the deletion of his tweet condemning Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon. Salam restored the post a…
Israel Must Use Current Pause With Iran to Strengthen Defense and Strategy
Israeli experts emphasize that Israel should use the current pause in tensions with Iran to strengthen its military and strategic position, drawing lessons from historical ceasefi…
Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government m…
White House Warns Israel Over Handling of Kosra Clashes, Citing Eroding Trust
The White House, particularly Vice President J.D. Vance, has expressed sharp criticism of Israel's handling of violent clashes in Kosra, warning that it undermines U.S.-Israel tru…
US Ambassador Hakobi Condemns Israeli Terrorists in Kusra, Calls for IDF and Police Intervention
US Ambassador Mike Hakobi condemned Israeli settlers as terrorists in Kusra, prompting the IDF and police to act at the embassy's request to remove them amid rising tensions. The…
Israel and Lebanon Agree on Four Countries for Hezbollah Disarmament Oversight
Israel and Lebanon agreed on the UK, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia to monitor Hezbollah's disarmament, with disputes over home searches and no UN involvement.
Israel Denies Agreement on International Oversight Body for Lebanon Deployment
Israel denies reaching a final agreement on the international body to oversee the Lebanese army's work in southern Lebanon, despite Reuters reporting candidate countries. Negotiat…
Israel and Lebanon Agree on Four Countries to Oversee Hezbollah Disarmament Mechanism
Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia as candidates to oversee Hezbollah's disarmament in southern Lebanon. The mechanism may involve foreig…
American Golani Fighter William Shakin Laid to Rest in Jerusalem After Suicide
William Shakin, an American volunteer soldier in the Israeli Golani Brigade, died by suicide in New York and was buried in Jerusalem. He struggled with severe mental health issues…
Eyewitness Claims Iranian Revolutionary Guards Participated in Nahal Oz Attack
Eyal Eshel, father of a soldier killed in the October 7 Nahal Oz attack, claims Iranian Revolutionary Guards were involved, citing Persian-speaking assailants. The IDF denies conf…
Monitoring Mechanism Launches in Gaza Amid Ceasefire and US-Israel Coordination
Nikolay Mladenov announced a new mechanism to monitor ceasefire violations in Gaza following recent IDF strikes. Despite calm days, two were injured in a drone attack. The US, dis…
IDF Conducts Targeted Killing of Militant in Northern Gaza After 10-Day Pause
The IDF resumed targeted killings in Gaza after 10 days, eliminating militant Muhannad Saada in Beit Lahia and injuring a child.
Likud MK Amit Halevi Criticizes Security Failures Behind Border Fatality and Calls for Deep Systemic Reforms
Likud MK Amit Halevi criticized Israel's security and political leadership for failing to treat borders as sovereign, leading to the killing of Border Police officer Barel Hadaria…
Washington Supports Netanyahu's Political Maneuvering Amid Peace Plan Dispute
U.S. officials view Netanyahu's public rejection of Trump's peace plan as politically motivated but support his maneuvering ahead of Israeli elections. The U.S. peace initiative d…
Israeli Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault Released Early, Victim Speaks Out
IDF Captain Ofir Menachem, convicted of sexually assaulting two female soldiers, was released after one year on appeal. Victim Noa Rothschild voiced her ongoing trauma and fear fo…
Israeli Reservists Urge IDF Chief to End Jewish Terror Amid Kosra Siege in West Bank
Over 300 Israeli reservists have petitioned IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to take firm action against Jewish extremist violence in the West Bank village of Kosra, citing inadequate militar…
Israeli Forces Move to Evict Illegal Outpost in Palestinian Village of Kousra
Israeli military forces, led by Central Command Chief Avi Blot, began dismantling an illegal settler outpost in the Palestinian village of Kousra near Nablus, amid ongoing tension…
Trump Warns Iran of Potential Strikes While Claiming US Controls Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump declared full US control over the Strait of Hormuz and warned Iran of potential strikes if provoked. Meanwhile, Israeli forces attempted to intercept a s…
Israel, US, Syria, and IAEA Agree to Remove Nuclear Materials from Syrian Site 99
Israel, the US, Syria, and the IAEA have agreed to remove nuclear materials from Syria's secret Site 99, a facility holding remnants of the 2007-destroyed nuclear reactor program…
Multinational Force Entry to Gaza Delayed Until October Amid Post-Ceasefire Challenges
The deployment of a multinational force to Gaza, part of a broader peace plan following the ceasefire, is delayed until at least October, possibly after Israeli elections. Key ini…
Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Spot for Defense Minister Katz Amidst Likud Primary Turmoil
Prime Minister Netanyahu has secretly reserved a Knesset seat for Defense Minister Israel Katz ahead of Likud primaries, despite Katz continuing to campaign actively. The move, ju…
Israeli Border Police Uncover Double Wall Concealing 11 Illegal West Bank Residents in Commercial Vehicle
Israeli Border Police at the Ofar checkpoint near Jerusalem discovered 11 illegal West Bank residents hidden in a double wall inside a commercial vehicle. The driver from Beersheb…
Lebanese Protest Israeli Attempts to Seize Strategic Town Al-Mansouri Near Tyre
Residents of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon protested Israeli military actions amid fears of an Israeli plan to seize the strategic town. Despite ceasefire agreements, Israeli sh…
Golani Unit's Bofor Memorial Torah Scroll Returns to Bofor Hill After 44 Years
The Torah scroll commemorating the fallen soldiers of the 1982 Bofor Hill battle, including Lt. Col. Goni Harnik, was returned to the site 44 years later and read in a solemn cere…
Hamas Delays in Gaza, Awaiting Israeli Peace Plan Failure, Analyst Warns
Analyst Avi Issacharoff warns that Hamas is deliberately delaying in Gaza, waiting for Israel to fail its peace plan while continuing to arm itself and maintain control. Hamas’s l…
Cyprus Prefers Israeli Merkava Tanks Over German Leopards Amid Turkish Tensions
Cyprus has rejected Greece's offer of German Leopard tanks, seeking instead Israeli Merkava tanks to replace its aging Russian fleet amid rising tensions with Turkey. The move ref…
Russia Loses Dominant Military Role in Syria but Retains Strategic Influence
After Assad's fall, Russia loses dominant control over Syrian military bases and civilian infrastructure but retains influence through training, arms, and economic ties. Syria mov…
Tensions Escalate as Israel-Lebanon Talks Stall Amid Drone Attack
Israel-Lebanon peace talks are delayed amid heightened tensions after Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at Israeli forces near Beaufort. Lebanon protests Israel's refusal to e…
Israel Monitors Syria’s Accelerated Air Force Reconstruction Amid Regional Tensions
Israel is closely watching Syria's rapid efforts to rebuild its air force, including new pilot recruitment and combat drills, amid concerns over increased Turkish influence and po…
Senior IDF Southern Command Officer Warns of Rising Armed Threats in Gaza Amid Restrictions on Engagement
A senior IDF Southern Command officer warns that Israeli forces in Gaza face increased risks as armed militants repeatedly cross operational boundaries, but current engagement rul…
Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan, Prioritizing Politics Over Security and Reconstruction
US and Israel Freeze Major Fronts Until After November Elections Amid Iran Tensions
The US and Israel have agreed to a temporary freeze on military and diplomatic actions against Iran and in Gaza until after the November US midterms and Israeli elections. Preside…
Israeli Operation Hijacks Lebanese Plane to Capture Terror Leader Before Yom Kippur War
In August 1973, Israel intercepted a Lebanese civilian plane to capture terror leader George Habash but found he was not aboard. The operation, conducted despite intelligence warn…
Israeli Soldier Severely Wounded in Lebanon Blast as Family Calls for Prayers
An Israeli soldier, Dolev Ben Atara, was critically wounded in a booby-trapped building explosion during an operation in southern Lebanon. Two reservist officers were killed, and…
IDF Maintains Control in Nablus Amid No Plans for New Refugee Camp Occupation
The Israeli Defense Forces are not currently planning to occupy another Palestinian refugee camp despite prior statements by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Instead, the IDF focuse…
US Veteran Who Fought in Gaza Dies by Suicide Amid Lack of Support from Israeli Authorities
William Shakin, a US combat veteran who served in Gaza after October 7, died by suicide amid insufficient mental health support from Israeli authorities. Despite his service and t…
Trump Peace Council Rejects Netanyahu's Denial, Says Israel Upholds 15-Point Gaza Agreement
Trump Peace Council officials reject Netanyahu's denial of the 15-point Gaza agreement, affirming Israel's compliance with the ceasefire and military boundaries. The plan aims for…
Reserve Soldiers Reject Claims They Serve for Money, Emphasize Duty and Sacrifice
An Israeli reserve officer refutes claims that reservists serve for money, emphasizing their dedication, sacrifices, and the demanding nature of their service. He calls for respec…
Israel-Lebanon Talks Stall Over Pilot Zone Expansion and Prisoner Release Disputes
Israel and Lebanon's recent negotiations in Rome ended without progress due to disputes over expanding pilot zones in southern Lebanon, prisoner releases, and the future internati…
Israel Navy Receives Advanced Dolphin-Class Submarine 'Dragon' After Nearly a Decade of Development
The Israeli Navy has received the advanced Dolphin-class submarine INS Dragon after nearly a decade of development. Currently conducting sea trials in Germany, the 550 million eur…