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, 16 October 2026
- SECURITY SCARE: Large Search Underway Near Kafr Qara After Masked Man in IDF-Style Uniform Flees Olive Grove
- ‘They kept kicking me’: Washington Post photojournalist beaten in West Bank settler attack
- Two Tears On: How Sinwar Was Killed — The Blood Trail, The Grenades and The Drone
- IDF Destroys Dozens of Terrorist Memorial Monuments Across Judea and Samaria
- Two haredi draft evaders randomly detained in Rishon LeZion, sentenced to 20 days in military jail
- IDF Strikes in Lebanon Today; Northern Residents Warned of Loud Explosions
- IDF condemns attack on Washington Post photographer
- IDF Kills Hamas Commander Who Took Part in October 7 Massacre
- Citing IDF failures, family of soldier killed in Lebanon leaves Israel: ‘We can’t find solace here’
- Citing IDF failures, family of soldier killed in Lebanon leaves Israel: ‘We can’t find solace here’
- IDF Says It Killed Hamas Weapons Commander Who Took Part in Oct. 7 Attack, PIJ Operative in Separate Gaza Strikes
- Israeli forces search for masked, possibly armed man in IDF uniform in Kafr Qara
- Odeon Cinemas urged to amend ‘Naza’ film ad that ‘gives no hint’ allegations were rejected by IDF
- Sinwar documents reveal plans to broadcast ‘horrific images’ of attacks on Israelis
- Israeli opposition party leader on Eisenkot: 'Seeks government with Netanyahu'
- Liberman accuses Eisenkot of plotting post-election alliance with Netanyahu, siphoning votes
- The IDF failures that led to a soldier's tragic death in Lebanon, and drove his family out of Israel
- Manhunt for masked suspect in IDF uniform near Kafr Qara
- Manhunt for masked suspect in IDF uniform near Kafr Qara
- Police Hunt Armed Suspect in IDF Uniform near Kfar Qara
- More Judaism, more victory: Ben-Gvir seeks revamped IDF code of ethics
- IDF blocks roads leading to Gaza border after Nahala settlers attempt to build outpost overnight
- IDF blocks roads leading to Gaza border after Nahala settlers attempt to build outpost overnight
- IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander
- IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander
- IDF kills two terrorist in Gaza Strip for roles in October 7, attempts to harm Israeli civilians
- IDF kills two terrorist in Gaza Strip for roles in October 7, attempts to harm Israeli civilians
- ‘I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews': IDF reveals letter by Yahya Sinwar’s son
- In letter said written by Sinwar’s son, 10-year-old expresses desire to ‘shoot Jews’
- More Judaism, more victory: Ben-Gvir seeks revamped IDF code of ethics