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IDF

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.
Les secours arrivés sur les lieux de la collision avec la voiture d'une femme enceinte

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Society

Pregnant woman injured, country-wide clashes as massive ultra-Orthodox draft protests turns violent

Over 7,000 vehicles gridlock major routes nationwide, sparking fierce clashes between secular residents and ultra-Orthodox demonstrators over military conscription arrests

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Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, on road 6 near the Ben Shemen junction, June 11, 2026.

2 min

Politics

Slow travel and long hours: ultra-Orthodox plan to block Israel's roads

Organizers have emphasized that the goal is to stage a visible but orderly protest against what they describe as a growing crackdown on Torah students

Read time: 2 min.


Benjamin Netanyahou lors d'une rencontre avec des officiers réservistes participant à une formation d'officiers de combat au kibboutz Migdal Oz, dans le Goush Etzion.

2 min

Defense News

Israeli PM calls for weapons independence, says country must reduce reliance on US arms

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reserve combat officers in Gush Etzion that Israel must build its own armaments system

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An Israeli Sa'ar 6-class corvette war ship with an Iron Dome Missile Battery patrol off the shore of the southern Israeli city of Eilat, on February 11, 2025.

2 min

Defense News

IDF holds Eilat naval exercise as Shin Bet chief warns of October 7-style attack on city

The drill follows a foiled jet ski infiltration from Jordan last month and warnings from Shin Bet chief David Zini about a potential mass attack on the southern resort city

Read time: 2 min.


A woman displays the Somaliland flag as people queue to cast their votes during the 2024 Somaliland presidential election at a polling station in Hargeisa, Somaliland, Wednesday, Nov. 13,2024.

2 min

Diplomacy & defense

Around 50 Israeli soldiers deployed to Somaliland following security agreements - report

According to separate reports cited by CNN, Somaliland has also granted Israel access to an additional military facility that could serve as a logistical stop for aircraft operating on long routes

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IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon

2 min

Defense News

Lebanon: Israeli troops under new defensive-only orders, New York Times reports

The report contrasts remarks made earlier by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who said Israel faced "no restrictions" in Lebanon and maintained "full freedom of action" against threats

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IDF announces it eliminated a Hamas terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov hostage and participated in attacks on Israeli troops

2 min

Defense News

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held former Omer Shem Tov hostage

The strike also killed Ahmed Samir Muhammad Washah, whom the military identified as a Hamas operative and sniper

Read time: 2 min.


Golani reconnaissance fighters in the Beaufort Ridge, May 2026

3 min

Diplomacy

Israel considers limited Lebanon withdrawals ahead of Washington talks

Israel is examining "small withdrawals" from southern Lebanon beyond the 6-mile line ahead of Tuesday's negotiations, but insists the Yellow Line remains non-negotiable

Read time: 3 min.


Weapons found in the underground route located in the area of ​​the village of Majdal Zun

2 min

Defense News

IDF uncovers major Hezbollah tunnel complex beneath southern Lebanese village

More than 20 operatives killed and over 50 terrorist sites dismantled as troops discover a 650-feet underground network containing launch shafts, missiles and UAVs

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Betsalel Smotrich

2 min

Defense News

Bezalel Smotrich: "Israel will remain in Lebanon even in the face of American pressure"

"As long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, we will not move an inch," he insisted

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Benjamin Netanyahou, juin 2026

4 min

Defense News

Israel vows forceful response after four soldiers killed in southern Lebanon

“My instructions are clear: Israel will not tolerate any attack against its soldiers or its territory, and will make Hezbollah pay a very heavy price for these aggressions,” Netanyahu declared

Read time: 4 min.


IDF operates in Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon

3 min

Defense News

IDF publishes map of updated security zone in southern Lebanon

As tensions persist along the Israel-Lebanon border, the military says the deployment is intended to prevent cross-border threats and protect northern Israeli communities

Read time: 3 min.


Sergeant Major (Res.) Alexander Filin

1 min

Defense News

IDF soldier Major (Res.) Alexander Filin killed in combat in southern Lebanon

Seven other soldiers were injured and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment

Read time: 1 min.


Organization Belev Echad launches new support program for wounded Israeli soldiers and victims of terror

6 min

Society

'A springboard for life': how Belev Echad is helping Israel's wounded veterans rebuild

From football and martial arts to running, surfing, and therapy dogs, the organization is creating new paths to recovery for soldiers wounded in combat and survivors of PTSD

Read time: 6 min.


1 min

Defense News

US official releases official reading of MoU; declares an immediate end to war including Lebanon | LIVE BLOG

Iran FM says one of the options being considered for MoU involves US and Iranian presidents present for signing

Read time: 1 min.


Benjamin Netanyahou et Donald Trump à l'issue de leur rencontre en Floride, le 29 décembre 2025

1 min

Defense News

Israel formally requested access to the US-Iran MoU and was denied, i24NEWS has learned | LIVE BLOG

Trump at G7 meeting with Qatari emir: All hell will rain down on Iran if it acquires a nuclear weapon • Qatari foreign ministry announces it will participate in Geneva US-Iran talks

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Donald Trump dans le bureau ovale, le 04.06.2026

2 min

Defense News

Iran will not receive sanction relief until they 'do what they are supposed to' Trump declares | LIVE BLOG

Israeli drone strikes motorcycle in south Lebanon, the 2nd apparent Israeli strike following US-Iran MoU announcement

Read time: 2 min.


Benjamin Netanyahou et Donald Trump le 29 décembre 2025

3 min

Iran & Eastern States

'Israel's strike in Beirut shouldn't have happened, we are close to an Iran deal,' Trump says

White House scrambles to salvage virtual deal signing after Israeli strikes, Trump says '2-3 hours' but time elapses

Read time: 3 min.


President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One, early Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

1 min

Defense News

President Donald Trump announces peace agreement has been reached with Iran | LIVE BLOG

According to the Prime Minister of Pakistan' post on X the official signing ceremony will be on Friday in Switzerland

Read time: 1 min.


Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, at Ganot junction junction, June 11, 2026

4 min

Society

Chaos on Israel's roads as Haredi draft protests escalate nationwide

Police used stun grenades to disperse protesters blocking major highways after demonstrations erupted over the arrest of military draft evaders, several major highways have been completely shut down

Read time: 4 min.


IDF forces in Jenin

2 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

West Bank: Two Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion during Jenin operation

The incident comes amid ongoing Israeli counterterrorism operations in the northern West Bank, particularly in and around Jenin

Read time: 2 min.


MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the World Cup final

2 min

FIFA World Cup 2026

IDF expected to scrap plan to stream World Cup for troops on classified military network

i24NEWS has learned that the IDF is expected to block the use of its encrypted Z-TUBE platform for World Cup broadcasts, despite earlier plans to bring the tournament to soldiers in Lebanon

Read time: 2 min.


Donald Trump et Mojtaba Khamenei

1 min

Defense News

'Deal signing shortly:' Trump cancels scheduled strikes and announces Iran's leadership agrees to deal | LIVE BLOG

US accepts Iran’s draft proposal, likelihood of final approval by Iran is high, Iranian media reports

Read time: 1 min.


La division 252 de Tsahal achève sa mission dans le nord de la bande de Gaza, juin 2026

2 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

Gaza: IDF eliminates two key Hamas financial officials

According to Israeli authorities, Jamasi and Harazin served as key financial operatives for Hamas, overseeing the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to the group's military wing

Read time: 2 min.


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