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The Israel Defense Forces, also known as the IDF, is the army of the State of Israel, established in 1948 alongside the Jewish state. It is the central defense force of the State of Israel, and consists of three branches: air, sea, and land. Service in the army is mandatory for Israelis, and it is considered one of the strongest armies in the Middle East. The army is headed by the Chief of Staff. Today it is led by the 23rd Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi.
An IDF soldier smashed a statue of the crucified Jesus in southern Lebanon; the IDF has launched an investigation.

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Defense News

IDF condemns act of soldier damaging Jesus statue in southern Lebanon

IDF: 'We view the incident with great severity; the action does not align with our values'

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A cargo ship carrying vehicles sails through the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 22, 2026

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International

Tehran says it won't participate in peace talks, vows to retaliate after US seizes Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz | LIVE BLOG

IDF confirms image of soldier damaging Jesus statue in southern Lebanon is authentic, says the 'serious' situation will be further investigated

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IDF pilots communicate with ground forces in southern Lebanon strikes

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Defense News

IDF says over 150 Hezbollah operatives killed in final strikes before ceasefire

The military says more than 1,800 Hezbollah members were killed during Operation Roaring Lion in Lebanon

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A police officer walks past a billboard regarding U.S. and Iran negotiations, outside a media facilitation center in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Defense News

Iran rejects participation in second round of negotiations with US in Pakistan | LIVE BLOG

IDF reservist killed, nine soldiers injured in southern Lebanon IDF explosion. One soldier was seriously wounded, 4 were moderately injured, and 4 were lightly injured

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Tsahal encercle Bint Jbeil, bastion du Hezbollah au Sud-Liban, le 13.04.2026

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Middle East

IDF: terror cell that approached Israeli troops in southern Lebanon 'eliminated'

The incident took place one day after the ceasefire that halted Israel's operation against Iran-backed Shiite terror militia Hezbollah went into effect

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Israeli soldiers from the Alexandroni Brigade, 91st Division, operate in the area of the Litani River in southern Lebanon

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Defense News

IDF implements Gaza-style 'yellow line' in south Lebanon

The Israeli military warned that 'self-defense operations are not restricted by the ceasefire' as troops targeted Hezbollah operatives within the newly established 'Yellow Line'

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Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Mina Al Fajer, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Defense News

Iran says Hormuz is under its control, U.S navy to receive 'hard blow' if it attacks Iranian vessels | LIVE BLOG

UK maritime centre reports IRGC boats opened fire on tankers in Strait of Hormuz; 2 ships say they were hit with gunfire while crossing

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Impact in northern Israel's Nahariyah 16.4.2026

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Society

Lebanon ceasefire angers northern Israel residents: 'Price is paid here in blood'

'Until we see Hezbollah dismantled and our communities truly protected, any celebration is nothing more than kicking sand in the eyes of the public'

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IDF seizes cache of 130 Hezbollah weapons, including rifles and pistols, hidden inside a southern Lebanon school

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Defense News

IDF uncovers Hezbollah arsenal stashed inside southern Lebanon school

IDF seizes cache of 130 Hezbollah weapons hidden inside a school in southern Lebanon

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IDF strike in southern Lebanon seen from the border

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Defense News

Israel and Hezbollah near 'imminent' ceasefire as US pressure mounts - report

Lebanese officials tell the Financial Times a deal is imminent, senior Israeli sources tells Channel 12 that the government will have 'no choice but to fully cease fire' within days

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and US President Donald Trump

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Defense News

US and Iran reportedly consider extending ceasefire by another 2 weeks for more negotiating time | LIVE BLOG

Senior US official: This is not something we’ve asked for, but Trump would welcome end of Lebanon hostilities as part of a peace agreement

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Alleged Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon

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International

17 nations demand urgent de-escalation in Lebanon; condemn 'mass civilian casualties'

Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom all signed the statement

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Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Uriel Bianco

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Defense News

IDF Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianco, 30 years old, killed in Lebanon

His death brings to 13 the number of Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion in Iran, and to 937 since October 7, 2023.

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Direct, high-level meeting between official representatives of Israel and Lebanon 14.04.26

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Defense News

Direct Israel-Lebanon talks wrap after two hours of discussions in Washington | LIVE BLOG

Israeli ambassador to US, Yechiel Leiter, to i24NEWS' Mike Wagenheim: The Lebanese government made it clear they will no longer be occupied by Hezbollah

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IDF strikes on Beirut as part of operation 'Eternal Darkness'

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Defense News

New details on Operation Eternal Darkness: 250 Hezbollah operatives were killed across Lebanon

IDF releases new details on Lebanon strike under “Operation Eternal Darkness,” confirming over 250 Hezbollah operatives and commanders were killed in the April 8, 2026 operation across Lebanon

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Tsahal encercle Bint Jbeil, bastion du Hezbollah au Sud-Liban, le 13.04.2026

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Defense News

IDF completes encirclement of Bint Jbeil ahead of Lebanon talks

The Israeli military's Division 98 completes an encirclement of the town and launches an attack on the Hezbollah stronghold; The IDF says more than 100 operatives killed

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Defense Minister Katz praises IDF Intelligence Division for accelerating Iran operation

2 min

Defense News

IDF Chief orders immediate readiness for possible return to war with Iran

After negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without a deal, the Israel Defense Forces has reportedly entered a heightened state of readiness, preparing for possible return to fighting

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People take cover in their shelter as sirens warn of incoming missile fired from Iran, in central Israel, March 4. 2026

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Society

Poll: Israeli support for Iran campaign plummets after ceasefire

A new INSS National Security Survey reveals deep public skepticism following the announcement of the ceasefire with Iran. 61% of the public opposes the truce, while only 29% support it

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Illustration - Chantier de construction en Israël

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Society

Israel to open new discounted housing lottery with nearly 8,000 units nationwide

Registration begins April 15, with up to half of apartments reserved for reservists

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Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tel Aviv

2 min

Iran & Eastern States

Under the rubble: Iran's hidden arsenal with thousands of ballistic missiles - report

The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran still possesses thousands of medium- and short-range ballistic missiles tucked away in subterranean 'missile cities'

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IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon

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Middle East

IDF: More than 1,400 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated and over 4,300 infrastructure sites dismantled

Five IDF divisions continue to operate simultaneously in targeted operations across southern Lebanon

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Le président du Parlement iranien, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

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Middle East

Lebanon ceasefire, release of Iran’s blocked assets a must for talks with U.S. to begin, Tehran says | LIVE BLOG

Israel, Lebanon spoke via envoys in Washington, 1st meeting to discuss ceasefire set for Tuesday, Lebanese presidency says

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Air Force plane takes off for an attack in Iran, March 2026

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Diplomacy & defense

Over 18,000 bombs and 4,000 targets hit: IDF reveals scale of Iran strikes

New data from Operation Roaring Lion highlights Israel's extensive air campaign as ceasefire and Iran talks are set to begin

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صورة لرئيس أركان الجيش الإسرائيلي السابق هرتسي هاليفي والتي سربها لقراصنة الايرانيون

2 min

Defense News

Iranian hackers publish dozens of photos of former IDF Chief of Staff

The Handala group, whose name has previously been linked to several publicized leaks, claimed to have breached systems connected to Herzi Halevi and to have collected sensitive information

Read time: 2 min.


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