Tag: IDF
IDF seizes 1 million shekels worth of drugs at Egyptian border
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday that it had thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics worth 1 million shekels, an estimated $300,000, into the country from Egypt.
IDF forces seized 105 kilograms of drugs...
Last-minute compromise enables Israeli government to pass soldiers’ tuition bill
Israel’s government on Monday passed a law subsidizing academic tuition fees for discharged soldiers, following a last-minute compromise.
The government had originally proposed that the state fund 60% of the soldiers’ tuition fees, but the...
What is known and unknown so far about tragic death of Al Jazeera journalist...
The Israel Defense Forces’ investigation into the tragic death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Wednesday in Jenin is ongoing, and no final determination has yet been made over where the shot came from that struck...
Al Jazeera journalist killed in firefight between Palestinian terrorists, IDF
An Al Jazeera journalist was killed in Jenin on Wednesday during an exchange of fire between the Israel Defense Forces and Palestinian gunmen, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. The military is investigating the...
Defense establishment to impose civilian sanctions on relatives of Arab terrorists
The Israeli defense establishment has decided to place civilian sanctions on the relatives of Palestinian terrorists in the wake of the ongoing wave of terrorism, Kan News reported on Tuesday.
The sanctions will include a ban on working...
Two arrested in connection with Elad terror attack
Israeli security forces have captured two suspects in connection with the deadly ax attack in Elad last week, according to a joint statement on Sunday by the Israel Police, Israel Defense Forces and Israel...
IDF General Staff visits Yad Vashem for day of Holocaust education
The Israel Defense Forces General Staff held a study day dedicated to commemorating the Holocaust at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem on Monday. Israel marks Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, over the course of 24 hours starting on the...
IDF spokesman: Palestinian faction likely behind Lebanon rocket attack
A Palestinian terror faction was likely responsible for the rocket launched into Israel from southern Lebanon on Sunday, an Israeli military spokesman said on Monday.
Israel Defense Forces Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav told 103 FM that while no group...
Israeli troops seize $1.2 million drug shipment on Egyptian border
Israeli security forces on Sunday foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics into Israel from Egypt, seizing 200 kilograms of drugs worth an estimated 4 million shekels ($1.2 million), the Israel Defense Forces said in...
IDF to impose closure on Judea and Samaria until Saturday
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday the closure of Judea and Samaria, as well as crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip, from Thursday until Saturday.
The decision follows a security assessment by senior...