Israel Defense Forces

Amid the labyrinthine alleys of Jerusalem’s historic quarter, the tragic fall of Sgt. Lubin, a young officer who stood in defense of her adopted homeland, echoes a grim uptick in violence that has besieged the city, sharpening anxieties as each side mourns its losses.

Employing a meticulous blend of intelligence, specialized units, and cutting-edge technology, the Israeli Army adeptly navigates the labyrinthine challenge of tunnel warfare, setting a robust defensive bulwark against the subterranean threats posed by relentless adversaries.

Surrounded by hostile neighbors, Israel has long realized how imperative it is to strengthen its defenses and military capabilities.

Just days after we reported a US drone strike in Kabul had killed the death of ISIS leader Ayman al-Zawahri, a new terrorism threat has risen in Israel.

The Israeli Air Force conducted another airstrike inside Syria, at the al-Shayrat airbase located in Homs. The Syrian state-run television channel, SANA, reported that their air defense systems fired on what they identified as Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanese airspace.  SANA media, quoting an Army official said that “the air defenses shot down a number […]

The condition of a seriously injured Israeli pilot stabilized Saturday morning after he was forced to eject from his plane over northern Israel. The jet was operating as part of an Israeli response to an Iranian unmanned aircraft that had entered Israeli territory from Syria. A second pilot was lightly injured while abandoning the aircraft. The jet itself […]

On the eleventh anniversary of the 2006 Lebanon War between Israel and Hezbollah, there are indications that a future war may come soon, and be far more devastating. Speaking on the Hezbollah media channel Al Manar TV, Hashem Safieddine, a senior leader in the Hezbollah political structure, said that Israel would be ‘surprised’ in the […]

Active Protection Systems considered too likely to cause collateral damage as well as not survive jamming, high number of targets and clutter(particularly in the urban environment). They are also judged to cause too much of an increase in the tank’s electronic signature. Additional costs and redesigns to provide power, space and cooling for APS systems greatly complicate implementation on platforms not designed for them.

The military says it holds the Syrian government accountable for the “blatant breach of Israeli sovereignty.” Israel has taken pains to stay on the sidelines of neighboring Syria’s war, but has carried out similar reprisals on Syrian positions when errant fire has previously landed in Israeli-controlled territory.

With all of the intensity of the job, it’s easy to forget we’re talking about young women, who are dealing with complex situations and who carry the heavy burden of responsibility on their shoulders. Only few others their age have to handle such responsibility every day. They try to also lead normal lives—with families, friends, dating, and fun—but it’s not always possible.

IDF forces relayed their experience in combating regional terrorism threats to the US forces.

The terrorist was seriously wounded, the soldiers were not injured.