IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were founded in 1948 and rely on compulsory service and a large reserve system. This hub gathers reporting on the IDF from across Israel's newsrooms: operations in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond, military spokesperson statements, names of fallen soldiers, senior appointments and debates over conscription and reserve duty.
Earlier coverage
Friday, 23 October 2026
- In Syria, Israel’s female field intelligence soldiers power the IDF's covert operations
- IDF names two soldiers killed in deadly shooting attack near Hebron
- SHOMRON CASE: Itamar Security Coordinator Indicted Over Shooting, Says He Feared Ramming Attack
- Two IDF Soldiers Killed Thwarting Grave Terror Attack Near Hebron; Cordon Imposed
- TERROR ATTACK: Helmet-Cam Footage Shows Gunfight and Chase After Terrorist on Route 35
- TERROR CRACKDOWN: Netanyahu Says IDF Ready For Large-Scale Operation In Yehuda And Shomron
- WATCH: Helmet-cam captures IDF response to Hebron shooting attack that killed two soldiers
- Update: IDF Says Two Soldiers Killed in Terrorist Attack at Checkpoint Near Hebron in Judea-Samaria
- HY”D: IDF Names Two Soldiers Killed In Chevron Terror Attack; Troops Eliminated Terrorists And Prevented Larger Massacre
- Squad commander, combat soldier killed in West Bank terror attack, IDF confirms
- Squad commander, combat soldier killed in West Bank terror attack, IDF confirms
- 💔💔 HY”D: IDF Names Two Soldiers Killed In Terrorist Attack Near Chevron
- Two IDF Rescue Brigade Soldiers Killed in Hebron Attack
- Netanyahu Announces Aggressive New IDF Strategy in Hebron After Terror Attack
- MAJOR OPERATION: Netanyahu Announces Sweeping IDF Offensive In Chevron Following Terror Attack
- Why a new ultra-Orthodox party supports drafting Haredi men to the IDF
- After West Bank shooting, Netanyahu says IDF to evacuate Palestinian gunmen's neighborhood
- IDF Searches Hebron Homes Linked to Yehuda Junction Terrorists
- Netanyahu: Israel preparing for major operation in Judea and Samaria
- Netanyahu announces new IDF strategy in Hebron, signals major Judea and Samaria operation
- Netanyahu Announces Unprecedented West Bank Operation
- IDF Launches Counterterrorism Operations in Hebron Following Shooting Attack
- Hebron terrorists planned larger attack targeting Israeli civilians, IDF says
- Katz Orders IDF to Bring Jenin and Tulkarm Model to Hebron
- IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027
- IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027
- 2 soldiers killed in West Bank shooting; IDF believes Palestinian gunmen planned larger attack
- 5 injured, 2 critically, in West Bank shooting; IDF believes gunmen planned larger attack
- IDF investigating: Did AFP photographer have prior knowledge of attack?
- IDF planning major West Bank campaign after 2 soldiers killed, Netanyahu says