Category Defense

IDF Chief Tells Israelis to Prepare for Missile War

Strong message from IDF chief: Israel to bomb urban areas in Lebanon to stop missile attacks, plans for Iran strike move into high gear. Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi delivered a significant speech Tuesday to prepare Israelis for a major…

Air Force Warns Iran Axis: Israel Ready for Action

IDF deploys F-35s in Lebanon in broad daylight, publicizes recordings from bombing missions in Syria in warning message to Iran axis. The Israel Air Force in recent days conveyed warning messages to both Syria and Lebanon. The IDF is signaling…

IDF Trains for Missions in Iran, Air Force Officer Says

Senior officer speaks to Maariv daily about Air Force preparations to strike distant targets, says Israeli planes to be downed in next war. The Israel Air Force is training for missions in remote locations such as Iran, a senior officer…

Israel to Hold Month-Long War Drill in 1st Half of 2021

IDF drill to simulate all-out war with focus on Lebanon and Syria, direct clash with Iran; army plans large maneuvers, reserve call-up. The IDF will hold an unusually large war drill before the summer of 2021 that will last for…

Israeli Navy Prepares to Fight in Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli Navy packs warships with advanced weapons as IDF boosts sea-to-land combat capabilities against Hamas and Hezbollah. The IDF recently held a drill in the southern town of Ashkelon to simulate Gaza war scenarios. Residents were surprised to see large…

Israel Nears Red Line for Strike on Hezbollah Missiles

Preemptive strike in Lebanon? Hezbollah converts hundreds of rockets to precision weapons; experts say 500 missiles to pose grave threat for Israel. Hezbollah is estimated to possess hundreds of medium- and long-range precision-guided missiles, Maariv daily reports. Israel views these…