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Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff reviews northern border
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi toured the Galil formation sector (91 – part of the IDF northern command) Monday evening, together with the commander of the Northern Command, Major General Uri Gordin, the commander of the “Galil” formation, Brigadier Gene
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Israeli, US Air Forces launch joint 'Juniper Oak' exercise
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The air forces of the US and Israeli started a new round of their bilateral "Juniper Oak" training exercise on Sunday night, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
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How the Israeli Air Force is preparing for multi-arena war
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Israeli Air Force played a key role in the exercise, reflecting its centrality as Israel's strategic arm.
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Defense Minister Gallant: Jenin is no longer factory for terror
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces' intensified security operation in Jenin entered its second day on Tuesday, and looked to be on track to achieving its goal of shattering the concept of Jenin as a terrorist haven out of reach of the Israeli military.
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Israel says Jenin rockets not linked to Hamas, posed no threat
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A lone wolf was responsible for two rockets fired from Jenin on Monday and they did not carry explosives, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday.
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IDF promotes two new major generals
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Finkelman is set to take over as the new commander of the IDF's Southern Command. Harel will be the new head of the IDF's Planning Division and the building of the incoming multi-armed force.
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A rejuvenated Iran-Al-Qaeda link poses new security threats
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Yet despite the many military blows that Salafi jihadist entities have absorbed over the years--both ISIS and Al Qaeda--both have been able to survive and create new threats due to their ideology, which cannot be bombed out of existence.
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Palestinians launch rocket from Jenin for first time
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The rocket was believed to have exploded in mid-air.
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Four Israelis killed in shooting attack, army searching for terrorist
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The four were declared dead at the scene by emergency responders. Another four were evacuated to hospitals, including one in serious condition, two with moderate wounds, and one who was lightly injured.
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Iraq 'gradually turning into a source of threat' to Israel
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
There are growing signs, however, that Iraq is also gradually posing an unusual--and more geographically immediate--threat to Israel.
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Israel killed hundreds of ISIS terrorists, says former Army chief
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Israeli lawmaker and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot revealed on Sunday that the Israel Defense Forces conducted external operations against Islamic State in 2015.
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Palestinian Journalist hit by rubber bullet during violent clash, Israel i
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it is investigating the circumstances of a Palestinian journalist being hit by a rubber bullet during a clash in Ramallah on Thursday.
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