Israel IDF News

Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000

Ministers approved extending emergency reserve call-ups and special detention arrangements through November 30, despite a Defense Ministry legal opinion warning of serious equality concerns.

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024
Jews who support the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip march near the Israeli border with Gaza, in southern Israel, July 19, 2026

'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border

Israeli security forces seen during a raid in the West Bank village of Salem, near Nablus, on August 2, 2026.

IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations

IDF soldiers participate in the Arrowhead agility competition on July 8, 2026.

Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial


Elor Azaria’s defense team says IDF broke law by urging family to drop appeal

Army denies assertion, says meeting was to inquire if family required aid.

THE FATHER of convicted Sgt. Elor Azaria (center) prays behind him in a military court during a remand hearing for his case last March

Israeli youth ‘aren’t familiar enough with the land’

Brigadier-general says IDF recruits need to spend more time outdoors

IDF elite unit training day

A Miami bat mitzva girl brings cheer to IDF soldiers with disabilities

Special in Uniform soldiers were the recipients of a special gift.

iami bat mitzva girl brings cheer to IDF soldiers with disabilities

Maj-Gen. Topolansky hands in resignation after loosing sensitive laptop

Maj-Gen. Hagai Topolansky to be questioned under caution.

The Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv

Watch: IDF commandos train to operate deep into enemy territory

The Oz Brigade specializes in infantry special-operations.

IDF soldiers.

IDF soldier killed after tank flips during exercise

Latest in a string of serious accidents

IDF Armored Corps soldiers train on the Golan Heights

Azaria prosecutor: Video sums up entire case

The night before, hundreds marched in central Jerusalem in support of Azaria. His trial has led to major controversy in Israel and sparked political tensions.

SGT. ELOR AZARIA (in uniform) arrives at the Jaffa Military Court

Separating court and IDF

The chaplain’s job is to facilitate religious expression, not influence policy.

Rabbi Col. Eyal Karim served in the Sayeret Matkal Special Forces Unit

'Milestones feel like your own personal holiday'

Loten was born with cerebral palsy. Now she's in the IDF.

Loten Aroch

The music and songs of the Israeli military bands

Get into the Israeli mindstate with this playlist from the Jewish state.

Israeli military band