Category Defense

IDF Launches War Exercise on Lebanon Border

IDF forces to simulate battle against Hezbollah; timing of drill not coincidental says military affairs journalist. The IDF is launching an exercise code-named Lightning Storm to prepare forces for a military clash with Hezbollah. The drill will test various battle…

Iran Strike May Be Inevitable, Israeli Think Tank Says

Iranian nuclear bomb to trigger regional arms race that will be a strategic nightmare for Israel, says Jerusalem research institute. An Israeli strike to neutralize Iran’s nuclear project may be unavoidable, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) says.…

Strikes Target Southern Syria, Damascus Airport

Bombings target Hezbollah sites on Golan, Iranian arms shipment; Syria says Israel used jets and surface-to-surface missiles in attack. Israel attacked multiple targets in southern Syria and bombed the Damascus airport late Wednesday, local media reported. The strikes were carried…

Nuclear Chess: Is Israel Ready to Strike Iran?

How close is Israel to finalizing its plans to attack Iran? Reports that IDF is drawing up new proposals could be deceptive. The IDF is reportedly drawing up new plans for a strike on Iran’s nuclear project. The army says…

IDF Boosts Defenses Against Drones, Cruise Missiles

Israel tests upgraded Iron Dome air defense batteries in preparation for large-scale assault by Iran axis. Israel’s Defense Ministry tested an upgraded model of the Iron Dome air defense system on Monday. Security officials refused to disclose the precise nature…

Defense Minister Approves Long-Range IDF Operations

Israel signals intention to intensify operations in remote locations in warning to enemies in distant theaters.   Defense Minister Benny Gantz visited the IDF’s Depth Corps on Sunday to review its operational plans and readiness to execute them. Gantz approved…