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IDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces

The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.

Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan.
IDF soldiers operate inside an uncovered Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist who worked as journalist in targeted southern Lebanon strike

Members of the forensic team stand near the scene of a shooting during a Jewish holiday celebration at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025.

IDF issues new security guidelines for soldiers traveling abroad after deadly Bondi shooting

Israeli journalist Tal Lev Ram attends a conference on the Israeli army station "Galei Tzahal", in Tel Aviv on September 30, 2025.

Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court


62% of people feel National Service volunteers are undervalued - poll

Volunteers of National Civil Service – 'Sherut Leumi' in Hebrew – are between the ages of 18 and 21 and typically work 30–40 hours per week for 12 to 24 months.

Aliza Mark (Bat Sherut) and Jake Tokayer at his Tekes Siyum Maslul Shiryon

IDF raids home of terrorist who stabbed soldier, met with violence

Two IDF vehicles and a border police vehicle were damaged in the confrontation.

Israeli riot police clash with Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem Old City on May 7, 2021.

IDF accidentally reveals location of secret bases online

The map was detailed enough to include boundaries and names of the bases.

IDF OFFICERS examine a map of the Middle East.

IDF soldier indicted for second degree reckless killing of co-soldier

An IDF soldier who accidentally shot and killed his friend was indicted in a military court on Wednesday for recklessly using a weapon, leading to manslaughter.

A marksman aims a Russian-made ORSIS sniper rifle at the ISDEF demonstration on June 3, 2019

IDF's Border Defense Array school trains thousands of troops each year

The school started out with 70 instructors, by next year it will have 150

Defense Ministry begins construction of smart-fence along Gaza border.

IDF's new multi-dimensional Division 99 to open next month

Division will see rapid-maneuvering attack forces penetrate deep enemy territory, and will specialize in fighting in fortified urban areas.

An IDF soldier trains in combat techniques

IDF completes drill in northern Israel

Ahead of Passover, army holds large-scale exercise with conscripts and reservists.

An IDF helicopter and soldiers during a training exercise for the 401th Brigade

WATCH: B'Tselem accuses IDF of shooting Palestinian in the back

The IDF has also opened several criminal investigations in recent months into shootings of Palestinians on the Gaza border in that ongoing confrontation.

Screenshot of B'Tselem video seemingly showing IDF soldiers shooting at a Gazan citizen, 2018.

Politicians congratulate Kochavi on appointment as new IDF chief of staff

"May he be strong and very courageous for the security of the people of Israel, our land and our state."

MAJ.-GEN. YOEL STRICK (left) walks with his predecessor at the Northern Command, Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, at the unit’s headquarters in Safed yesterday.

IDF's Golani Brigade finishes drill simulating war with Hezbollah

Hezbollah was recently described by a senior officer in the Northern Command as "the strongest army in the Middle East after the IDF."

IDF soldiers of the Golani Brigade train for scenarios involving enemies similar to Hezbollah.