Defense News

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military force responsible for safeguarding the security of the State of Israel. Comprising of ground, air, and naval components, the IDF plays a central role in defending Israel's borders, conducting operations, and maintaining a state of readiness.

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

IDF kills Hamas's rocket production commander in the Gaza Strip

Jumaa was killed in the Deir el-Balah area in central Gaza, and was central in the terrorist organization's production of rockets.

At least 21 hostages alive, authorities concerned about status of three add'l hostages, source says

All relevant information in the possession of the IDF’s Missing Persons Unit is passed on to the hostage's family by an intelligence officer.

IDF strikes Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon

Lebanon and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire in November, which halted the fighting and mandated that southern Lebanon be free of Hezbollah fighters and weapons.

08/05/2025

Katz: What Israel did to Hezbollah, it will do to regime in Tehran

To the Iranian leadership that "funds, arms, and operates the Houthi terrorist organization: the era of proxies is over, and the axis of evil has collapsed."

08/05/2025
 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. May 6, 2025.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist that took hostages, secret Iran nuclear facility discovered

Katz says Israel will do to Iran what it did to Hezbollah • Israel strikes south Lebanon • If Israel doesn't wake up, US will advance Saudi deal without it

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy seen

UK munitions transfers to Israel continued despite supposed cut off

The report claims UK firms have continued to export munitions and F-35 parts.

Houthi missile targeting Israel falls short over Saudi Arabia

This follows President Donald Trump's Tuesday announcement that the US would stop bombing the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen, saying that the group had agreed to stop attacking US ships.

US proposes alternative Gaza gov't, aid distribution plan

UAE brokers Israel-Syria talks • COGAT chief visits Jordan

How much does a strike on Sanaa International Airport cost Israel?

Israel's airstrikes on Sanaa, conducted on Tuesday, likely cost approximately 13 million shekels.

By UDI EZION
06/05/2025
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz give a statement following IDF

'Anyone who harms us ,we will strike back sevenfold,' Katz says after Yemen strikes

"I have said many times that anyone who attacks the State of Israel will pay the price," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.

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