Israel IDF News

Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000

Ministers approved extending emergency reserve call-ups and special detention arrangements through November 30, despite a Defense Ministry legal opinion warning of serious equality concerns.

|ByANNA BARSKY
Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024
Jews who support the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip march near the Israeli border with Gaza, in southern Israel, July 19, 2026

'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border

"The area adjacent to the barrier is designated as a closed military zone; entry is strictly prohibited," the military said in a statement.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces seen during a raid in the West Bank village of Salem, near Nablus, on August 2, 2026.

IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations

Security officials say terror activity in the West Bank is at its lowest level since 2011, but warn of growing friction, weapons concerns and potential escalation ahead of the holidays.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF soldiers participate in the Arrowhead agility competition on July 8, 2026.

Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial

The IDF's reality, where it wants both women and religious men serving together, demands clear rules, common sense, and commanders who know the soldiers they lead.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

IDF forces raid terrorist's village following stabbing attack

One Israeli, Yotam Ovadia, was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing attack after a Palestinian terrorist infiltrated Adam, a West Bank settlement near Jerusalem.

JULY 29, 2018ByJULIANE HELMHOLD
IDF soldiers seen during overnight activity following Thursday's stabbing attack, July 28, 2018

Netanyahu appoints Col. Avi Blot as new military secretary

The military secretary acts as the prime minister’s senior IDF adviser on national security matters, overseeing the exchange of information and decisions between the army and prime minister.

JULY 17, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the security cabinet visit Homefront Command, July 16, 2018

Gunfire from Gaza damages cars and buildings after Hamas militant killed

According to Hebrew media the IDF was firing in response to Palestinian terrorist fire on an Israeli patrol.

MAY 28, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Smoke rises during an Israeli offensive in Gaza August 26, 2014.

Fashion forward: IDF upgrades fatigues for elite fighters

Army has also been revamping uniforms of regular combat soldiers.

FEBRUARY 25, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
New combat uniforms for elite IDF units announced on February 25th, 2018.

100 incidents of weapons theft from base over past two years

‘Armed soldiers are being robbed in broad daylight,’ says Berko

JANUARY 24, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF soldiers in training

The cutting-edge IDF unit revolutionizing field intelligence

Unit 3060 was formed in 2014 and has soldiers who specialize in technology.

JANUARY 3, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF SOLDIERS take part in a cyber security training course at the iNT Institute of Technology and Innovation in Beersheba in August

The best of the best get better: The IDF's elite commando training school

Lt.-Gen. Eisenkot brought four elite units together under one roof when he formed the Oz Brigade in December 2015.

DECEMBER 31, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli commandos during a large scale drill in Cyprus, June 2017

Anglos giving back

All over Israel, Anglo ‘olim’ are contributing to their communities.

DECEMBER 17, 2017ByRIVKAH LAMBERT ADLER
Pina Hama, a refreshment and break station for soldiers at the Gush Etzion junction, is staffed by volunteers such as Katz

Military glass ceiling: Highest ranks of IDF still closed off to women

Unlike the Shin Bet, the IDF has not opened its top ranks to female officers

DECEMBER 12, 2017ByYOSSI MELMAN
Female soldier, Lotem Stapleton, a physical education officer, demonstrates a move during a training session in Krav Maga, an Israeli self-defense technique, at a military base in the Golan Heights March 1, 2017.

Israeli women stepping up as men lose interest in combat roles

2,656 women enlisted as combat soldiers in 2017, an increase of 300 from 2016.

DECEMBER 3, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Female soldier, Lotem Stapleton, a physical education officer, demonstrates a move during a training session in Krav Maga, an Israeli self-defense technique, at a military base in the Golan Heights March 1, 2017.