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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military force responsible for safeguarding the security of the State of Israel. Comprising of ground, air, and naval components, the IDF plays a central role in defending Israel's borders, conducting operations, and maintaining a state of readiness.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024.

Iranian FM pessimistic about continuation of US talks, Netanyahu in US next week

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, June 28, 2025.

IDF soldiers recieve death threats, called Nazis during Binyamin riots

 Palestinians stand next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

Three Israelis arrested for espionage, plot to assassinate officials on Iran's direction

 Israeli rescue personnel inspect the remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran into the Golan Heights, Northern Israel on Thursday

US embassy in Israel eases restrictions, Golan leaders push for Israel sovereignty amid peace talks

 IDF troops operate in southern Syria on June 29, 2025.

IDF arrests several suspects in southern Syria, remove threats against Golan Heights residents

 IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabalya.

IDF's Givati Brigade troops locate, dismantle explosive site in Jabalya in northern Gaza

 IDF operating in the West Bank June 18, 2025.

Shooting of Jewish minor in West Bank incident was unintentional, IDF finds

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused extensive damage, last week.

Netanyahu: Success in Iran opened new opportunities to rescue the hostages

 A female air force crew member preparing to strike Iran, June 2025.

Two-woman team flew IAF jet for first time ever during Iran strikes

 Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld

IDF combat engineer killed by anti-tank missile in northern Gaza

Tanks positioned in Jabalya in northern Gaza, June 18, 2025.

Israel's offensive on Hamas is stalled in the sands of Gaza - what's next for the IDF?

 A Hermes 900 drone flies as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023

Israel ranks second globally in top 100 drone defense companies in 2025

By DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Israeli forces uncover extensive Hamas terror network in West Bank, arrest 60 terrorists

 People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, June 28, 2025.

Israeli cabinet undecided after hostage deal meeting, Trump pushing deal to end Gaza war

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, June 12, 2025.

IDF troops say IAF delays in Gaza are risking soldiers' lives

 Hostage families call for Israel to move forward with phase two of the hostage-ceasefire deal, February 11, 2025.

Israeli officials dampen optimism on hostage deal progress after Trump's comments

By Walla!
Smoke rises from Israeli airstrike in Blida, southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 25, 2025

IDF kills Radwan terrorist involved in rebuilding Hezbollah's arsenal

 Palestinians from clans hold guns and melee weapons to secure aid trucks in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 25, 2025.

US-backed Gaza aid org. says Hamas is targeting its staff in Gaza

A satellite image shows airstrike craters covered with dirt at the Natanz Enrichment Facility, following US airstrikes, in Natanz County, Iran, June 24, 2025

Israel and Iran: Is this the Jewish state's final showdown against Tehran?

By MARK WEISS
 Hakham Muhammad Issa al-Issa, June 28, 2025.

Security forces confirm death of senior Hamas military wing member in Gaza strikes

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

The 12-day gamble: How the Israel-Iran war unfolded

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