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.
Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, in a pick made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.
Then-senior IDF Operations Command official Shlomi Binder passed on warnings to a top aide to Air Force Chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar in the hours before the Hamas invasion.
Reporter's Notebook: Jenin has long been seen as a hub for terrorism, where weapons, money, and terrorist forces converge.
The delivery was frozen by the Biden administration in May due to the Israeli operation in Rafah.
Halevi's resignation in keeping with promise to take responsibility for October 7 • OC Southern Command Yaron Finkleman follows suit
The IAF's 120th "Desert Giants" Squadron has participated in several of its most historic missions, including Operation Entebbe and Solomon, as well as dropping humanitarian aid in Rwanda and Bosnia.
Halevi has dropped signals that he may not resign before there is a hostage exchange deal, something he believes should have occurred this past summer.
The MGQ demanded that a criminal investigation be opened into Defense Minister Israel Katz on suspicion of obstruction of justice and breach of trust.
Of the 338 new haredi draftees, 211 are in combat units, while 127 are in units to support combat units.
The IDF's Oketz canine unit has played a critical role in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with its use of military dogs providing key lessons for militaries worldwide.
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