Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), known in Hebrew as Tsahal, is the military force of the State of Israel, established in 1948. It is responsible for defending the nation and its interests, including land, air, and sea operations. The IDF is known for its advanced technology and training, with compulsory military service for most Israeli citizens. The organization plays a crucial role in Israel's national security strategy and has been involved in numerous conflicts and peacekeeping operations in the region. Recently, the IDF was in the news for conducting airstrikes on checkpoints along the Lebanon-Syria border to counteract arms smuggling by the militant group Hezbollah.
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The Israel Defense Forces attacked a significant military facility in Iran.
צה"ל תקף את אחד המתקנים הסודיים, הגדולים והרגישים באיראן
Israel· 2026-03-06
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian intelligence and military sites in Tehran.
Israel bombardea sedes del Ministerio de Inteligencia de Irán y la fuerza Quds en Teherán
Peru· 2026-03-02
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in Lebanon in response to attacks.
Израиль начал наступательную операцию в Ливане
Belarus· 2026-03-02
The Israel Defense Forces conducted the largest air operation against Iran involving 200 fighter jets.
Ізраїль здійснив найбільшу авіаоперацію проти Ірану за участю 200 винищувачів
Ukraine· 2026-03-01The Israel Defense Forces reported the launch of rockets from Iran towards Israel.
ЦАХАЛ: Іран атакував Ізраїль ракетамиUkraine· 2026-02-28The Israel Defense Forces conducted an aerial drop of unidentified chemicals over southern Lebanon.
Defence Forces condemns Israeli chemical drop in southern Lebanon – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-02
The Israeli military was involved in an incident where they fired shots near UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon.
News zu Nahost: Israels Verteidigungsminister spricht von Besiedlung des nördlichen Gazastreifens - Politik
Germany· 2025-12-23
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that they recently carried out airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
ИДФ потврдија дека извршиле воздушни напади врз цели на Хезболах низ Либан
North Macedonia· 2025-12-18The Israel Defense Forces announced the withdrawal of troops as part of the ceasefire agreement.
У Газі офіційно почалося перемир'я, чекають звільнення заручниківUkraine· 2025-10-10
The IDF is credited with eliminating part of the leadership of the jihadists in Gaza.
El estado de la situación en la guerra contra Hamás
Venezuela· 2025-09-12
The Israel Defense Forces announced that they intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen.
Izrael tvrdí, že zachytil raketu odpálenú jemenskými povstalcami húsíjmi
Slovakia· 2025-09-09
The Israeli army was reported to have dropped four bombs near UNIFIL forces.
«اليونيفيل» تندد بهجوم إسرائيلي خطير على جنودها في جنوب لبنان
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-04
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes that raised allegations of war crimes.
Videot paljastavat Israelin iskut: Toimittajat tekivät työtään, kun heitä tulitettiin kahteen otteeseen
Finland· 2025-08-29
The Israel Defense Forces are currently investigating the failure of their defense systems to intercept the missile.
موشک جدید یمنیها با کلاهک چندگانه اسرائیل سرگردان کرد؛ ببینید | این موشک هم از پدافندها رد شد
Iran· 2025-08-23
The Israel Defense Forces has agreed to form a combat battalion consisting of men over 50 years old due to a severe manpower shortage.
کمبود نیرو و اجبار به استخدام افراد بالای ۵۰ سال!Iran· 2025-08-07The Israel Defense Forces coordinated air drops of humanitarian aid over Gaza.
Шест земји испуштија 136 пакети помош над ГазаNorth Macedonia· 2025-08-03
The Israel Defense Forces announced the resumption of humanitarian aid drops in Gaza.
ЦАХАЛ заявив про відновлення гумдопомоги в ГазіUkraine· 2025-07-27
The Israel Defense Forces declined to comment on its operations.
Israeli tanks roll into Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for first time since war began
United States· 2025-07-21
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed bombing a 'military target' in Syria.
EE. UU. expresa preocupación por bombardeos israelíes en Siria
Guatemala· 2025-07-16
The Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on a military headquarters in Damascus, Syria.
Израиль нанес удар по зданию Минобороны Сирии. Видео — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-16
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi infrastructure in Yemen.
Ізраїль атакував низку об’єктів єменських хуситів – ЦАХАЛUkraine· 2025-07-07
The IDF confirmed carrying out airstrikes on several ports in Yemen, targeting sites linked to the Houthi group.
Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen; Iran-linked weapon sites bombed; seized ship, power plant hit
India· 2025-07-06The Israel Defense Forces announced a new series of airstrikes on Iranian territory in response to rocket fire.
Израиль нанёс удары поблизости Фордо и ИсфаханаBelarus· 2025-06-22The Israeli military has attacked military infrastructures in Iran with the aim of destroying the Iranian nuclear program.
Informan restauración parcial de acceso a internet en Irán, tras más 60 horas de bloqueo - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-06-21
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on missile launch installations in western Iran.
Ізраїльські винищувачі атакували ракетні пускові установки на заході Ірану – ЦАХАЛUkraine· 2025-06-21The Israel Defense Forces announced that they carried out attacks on military targets in Iran.
BLOG Izrael saopštio da je pogodio desetine vojnih ciljeva u Iranu, uključujući i nuklearni istraživački centar
Montenegro· 2025-06-20The Israel Defense Forces confirmed carrying out strikes against Iranian military targets.
На западе Тегерана произошли мощные взрывы — РБКRussia· 2025-06-18
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed carrying out strikes against Iranian military targets.
На западе Тегерана произошли мощные взрывы — РБКRussia· 2025-06-17
The Israel Defense Forces explained that they targeted a communication center used by the Iranian military.
У Ізраїлі пояснили удар по телеканалу в Ірані: Це був центр зв’язкуUkraine· 2025-06-17The Israeli army has not commented on the specific information regarding the attacks.
Το Ιράν εγκαινίασε «νέα μέθοδο» επίθεσης κατά του Ισραήλ [Βίντεο]
Greece· 2025-06-16