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Home Front Command eases security guideline restrictions on Lebanon border communities

Due to the long-standing conflict with the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah, many border communities have been restricted throughout the conflict.

 Smoke is seen from rockets fired from Lebanon, near Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel on June 1, 2024.
First Haredi unit at Tel Nof Airforce base

First haredi unit opens at Tel Nof Air Force base with 20 recruits amid mass draft protests

 An Israeli anti missile system intercept rockets fired from Lebanon, near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, September 4, 2024.

Hezbollah sends over half of country into shelters, IDF keeps up pressure

 A pro-Palestinian protester holds up a portrait of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar outside of a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City, U.S., August 14, 2024.

Israel offers Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for hostages 


Rogue states using fake GPT content to hack governments - ex-IDF cyber chief

Former IDF Unit 8200 cyber commander says that all cyber attacks and defenses are getting better with AI.

 hacker behind monitors hacks servers,cyber security

Thousands mourn at funeral of soldier who died during training

Crowds gathered at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery to pay their last respects at the funeral of Corporal Hillel Nehemiah Ofen, who recently died during a military training session.

 Friends and family attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Hillel Ofen at Mt Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem. Ofen died after collapsing in training. August 15, 2023.

Women breaking barriers into combat units amid reservists strike

"Being a female combat soldier is an honorable form of service, and did not always exist as an option," one female combat soldier said.

 Young women getting ready to race young men at simulation for elite IDF units tryout at Wingate Center in Netanya

Is volunteering for IDF reserve duty cratering or stable? - analysis

A JISS survey showed deep discontent in the reserves dating back years, with 82% unhappy with their level of pay, and 66% feeling that society and their families see them as “friers” (suckers).

 IDF RESERVISTS and activists protest judicial reform, outside the Prime Ministers Office in Jerusalem, March 2.

IDF, Shin Bet nab terrorists behind series of shooting attacks

The eight terrorists were arrested throughout the past few weeks and their weapons were seized by security forces.

 Israeli forces stand guard during clashes with Palestinians following the funeral of Palestinian Osama Adawy, 18, who was killed by Israeli troops during clashes on Wednesday, in Al Aroub camp in the West Bank, October 13, 2022.

What has been happening in Jenin? And what is Israel's nightmare? - analysis

The general IDF view is its two main moves: completing portions of the West Bank barrier wall and regular preemptive raids.

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, September 25, 2022

IDF removes almost-month-long closure on Nablus

The closure was placed on Nablus after a number of terror attacks was claimed by the Lions' Den militant group.

 Palestinians clash with Palestinian security forces in Nablus, in the West Bank on September 20, 2022

IDF: Slain soldier Falah ‘led from the front,’ died fighting terrorists

The IDF investigated the death and circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of Maj. Bar Falah.

 Maj. Bar Falah, Deputy Commander of the Reconnaissance Battalion was killed overnight by Palestinian gunmen near Jenin.

IDF tank training suspended after soldier killed in armored accident

An Armored Corps drill near the Nafah base in northern Israel ended in disaster when an IDF soldier was killed.

 Israeli tanks seen near the Israeli-Syrian border in the northern Golan Heights, on July 22, 2022.

Israel's security forces bust massive weapons smuggling ring

Revealed on Monday, Israel Police's special operations unit and the IDF bust a major smuggling attempt in southern Israel.

Firearms were found in the back of the suspects' vehicle