Hezbollah continues to violate UN Resolution 1701 and international law, and is not stopping.
"I knew that being there would allow me to protect other soldiers.”
During Operation Protective Edge, IDF soldiers were faced with deadly risks in the Gaza Strip. Sixty four soldiers were killed and many more were wounded in combat. This is the story of one IDF commander who put his life in danger to rescue a soldier kidnapped by Hamas. Lt. Eitan, 23, joined the elite unit […]
Sgt. O's commander: “We do not fight indiscriminately. We are an army not a terrorist organization.”
The discovery of a Hamas “urban warfare” manual by IDF forces reveals Hamas’ callous use of Gazans
Hamas dramatically upgraded its weapons stockpile, placing millions of Israeli civilians at risk.
Terrorists involved in the rockets launched at Israel last week were targeted Friday by the IAF.
Since Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, terrorists in the area have fired more than 8,000 rockets into Israel.
IDF forces have searched about 1,350 locations for terrorists, illegal weaponry and the abducted boys.
55 of the 280 suspected terrorists who have been detained were part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange.
The IDF is determined to reduce constant acts of terrorism in Judea and Samaria, many of which involve Hamas.
There have been 64 terrorist kidnapping attempts in Israel since the beginning of 2013.
The Chief of Staff has confidence in the IDF’s capabilities to meet every threat head on.
The mission had to be a complete surprise for it to succeed.
The IDF will soon begin using a special robot to gather intelligence in underground areas. Another vehicle will scan enemy territory before Israeli forces even enter the field.
IDF has a support center for women, and a women’s adviser in every unit of the IDF. No other military has that.
Every airdrop for battleground missions involves troops from both air and ground branches of the IDF.
The two days complete each other–the happiness rising from the grief.
“His final act demonstrated his values of friendship and commitment,” Col. Braun says of Tzachi. “He was always first, even this time.”
Michael Levin's inspirational story is known worldwide, and people across the globe have followed in his footsteps to join the IDF.
Tibi, the lone Holocaust survivor in his family, fought to protect Israel in every one of its wars.
The IDF will take everyone's #WeAreHere stories and create an interactive, dynamic honor to the Shoah survivors.
Check out the IDF's most innovative weapons (at least the ones they can tell us about.)
Like Hamas, Hezbollah also builds tunnels. Those tunnels pose a serious danger to IDF border patrols.
The unique skills of people on the autistic spectrum adds great breadth to IDF intelligence work.
IDF helicopters are ready to act on a moment's notice to defend the State of Israel.
The Samson Super Hercules aircraft ensures the IDF can safeguard Israel from far beyond her shores.
Intelligence organizations seek enemy's secrets; for the past 35 years, all secrets are on computers.
Increased violence and attacks against Israel during March.
The vehicles drive through such dangerous places that the vehicles are armored, even the tires.
A new IDF training program uses YouTube and computer games to teach advanced medicine to Israeli soldiers.
“Naturally, as the process of closing tunnels from Egypt to Gaza becomes more efficient, the smuggling attempts by sea increase.”
“We are constantly challenging our base assumptions.”
The sun has risen over Masada, the temperature is rising after a cool night, and five hundred faces are painted in camouflage colors.
Shooting a weapon isn't just about being able to aim and hit a target accurately.
After a short time in the unit, he did a paramedics course, and completed it with honors.
It is not everyday that a young man from Potomac, Maryland travels for tens of thousands of miles to join the Israel Navy.
Givati Special Forces conducted a joint exercise with the United States Marine Corps, to teach the IDF approach to urban warfare and to learn about the Marines’ operational experience.
Qualifying for the IDF elite units requires true greatness. It takes courage, determination, strength and mental toughness.
She teaches all things explosive: from how to handle the explosives themselves to utilizing them in operations, such as gaining access to buildings.
Although Palestinians can receive medical treatment in Gaza, many turn to Israeli hospitals for more advanced care.
"My father kicked me out when he discovered I enlisted," said Ibrahim. But this Bedouin soldier’s dedication to the IDF eventually changed his father’s mind.
IDF forces will be smaller, far stronger, far more skilled and far better equipped.
A peek into how a combat squadron functions once the sun sets.
“The Herev Battalion must teach the entire IDF how to fight effectively against Hezbollah."
