Category Defense

Israel Faces Attack by Pro-Iranian Fighters in Syria

IDF closely monitoring northern border as hundreds of foreign pro-Iranian fighters reportedly mobilized to Golan. The string of recent explosions in Iran is heightening tensions on Israel’s borders for fear of Iranian retaliation. On Sunday, Iran admitted significant damage in…

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IDF Prepares for Major Iranian Attack, Trouble in Gaza

Army takes steps to counter large-scale Iranian revenge attack on Israel; troops hold exercises on Gaza border in anticipation of escalation in violence. Defense officials estimates that Iran is set to retaliate for any future IDF strikes that kill Iranians…

Is Hezbollah Planning a Surprise Attack on Israel?

Why does an IDF officer believe that Hezbollah is preparing for war with Israel, and what are Sudanese migrants doing on the Lebanon border? In recent weeks there is more action on the northern front. Tuesday evening, IDF forces captured…

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IDF Creates Unique Red Team, Resumes War Drills

New IDF red team to recruit only female soldiers, simulate Hezbollah and Hamas forces; meanwhile, elite battalion holds Lebanon war drill. The IDF is upgrading its preparations for wars on Israel’s northern and southern borders. After halting military drills due…

IDF Warns Hezbollah Next War Will Be ‘Very Painful’

Senior IDF commanders threaten Hezbollah, as strikes on group’s military assets in Syria continue to intensify. The head of the IDF Operations Directorate warned Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah to avoid a military clash with Israel. “Nasrallah is well aware of…

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Israel’s New Government Faces Dramatic War Choices

Israel’s new government will draw on a uniquely experienced war cabinet as it makes critical decisions on Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. The unity deal signed between Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz ended Israel’s political saga, but marks the beginning of…