Israel Defense Forces

For years, women have been serving in combat positions in the...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:16:34 +0200

For years, women have been serving in combat positions in the IDF. Reblog if you believe they have what it takes.

7 years ago, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative election on...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:13:55 +0200

7 years ago, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative election on a promise to improve Palestinians’ lives. But promises are not set in stone. Read more: http://www.idfblog.com/hamas/2013/01/25/seven-years-later-gazas-reality-under-hamas/

2012 was packed full of events. Here’s a look back at the...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:02:13 +0200

2012 was packed full of events. Here’s a look back at the memorable moments of the past year.

In 2013, 3.5 million Israelis are under the threat of rocket...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:56:35 +0200

In 2013, 3.5 million Israelis are under the threat of rocket fire from Gaza.

In 2012, 15 shooting incidents aimed at Israeli civilians took...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:55:30 +0200

In 2012, 15 shooting incidents aimed at Israeli civilians took place in Judea and Samaria.

Israelis are the target of terror attacks every day. Rocks can...

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 09:51:52 +0200

Israelis are the target of terror attacks every day. Rocks can kill.

Hamas celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:42:55 +0200

Hamas celebrates its 25th anniversary.

What is Hamas really celebrating today? Watch the four videos in...

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:33:32 +0200

What is Hamas really celebrating today? Watch the four videos in this infographic and then share it so more people will see. #HamasCelebrates

Give the Iron Dome a LIKE!

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:15:37 +0200

Give the Iron Dome a LIKE!

Last week, as every week, the IDF helped ensure that truckloads...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:13:46 +0200

Last week, as every week, the IDF helped ensure that truckloads of goods and gas entered the Gaza Strip.

65 years ago Israel’s War of Independence started, during...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:12:08 +0200

65 years ago Israel’s War of Independence started, during which the IDF was founded. We continue to stand strong and protect Israel.

After eight days of fighting, the IDF has ended Operation Pillar...

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:36:01 +0200

After eight days of fighting, the IDF has ended Operation Pillar of Defense.

On Nov. 21, 2012, a bomb exploded on a bus in Tel Aviv. Soon...

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:41:34 +0200

On Nov. 21, 2012, a bomb exploded on a bus in Tel Aviv. Soon after, Hamas TV broadcast its delight at the news that civilians in Israel were targeted.

Published on Nov 20, 2012 Yesterday, a long-range rocket fired...

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:49:57 +0200

Published on Nov 20, 2012

Yesterday, a long-range rocket fired from the Gaza Strip directly hit a residential building in Israel’s fourth-largest city, Rishon LeZion. After the air raid siren sounded, the residents of the apartment entered the reinforced security room - required in all new buildings by Israeli law - and thus were saved.

This video shows the severe damage caused to the building.

Share this picture if you think more people should know.

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:33:35 +0200

Share this picture if you think more people should know.

In response to incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, the...

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:31:39 +0200

In response to incessant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip, the IDF has launched a widespread campaign against terror targets in Gaza. The operation, called Pillar of Defense, has two main goals: to protect Israeli civilians and to cripple the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza.

Here’s a recap of the seventh day of the operation.

The following video presents an IAF strike on a smuggling...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:12:43 +0200

The following video presents an IAF strike on a smuggling tunnel. After the first strike, secondary explosions can be seen, indicating hidden ammunition at the spot.

On Nov. 20, 2012, a rocket fired from Gaza hit a car in the...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:35:19 +0200

On Nov. 20, 2012, a rocket fired from Gaza hit a car in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba and destroyed it completely. One bystander was injured.

Palestinian terrorists have fired more than 13,000 rockets into Israel in the past 12 years. On Nov. 14, 2012, the IDF launched Operation Pillar of Defense in order to cripple the terrorist infrastructure in Gaza and restore quiet to Israelis living under fire.

15 seconds is a long time. Or is it?

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:33:45 +0200

15 seconds is a long time. Or is it?

On Nov. 20, 2012, the IDF targeted an underground rocket...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:21:35 +0200

On Nov. 20, 2012, the IDF targeted an underground rocket launching site in Gaza.