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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.

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, June 8, 2026.

IDF preparing to stop Lebanon ground advance amid pending US-Iran deal

A list of Hezbollah field commanders killed by the IDF recently.

IDF announces killing of 10 Hezbollah field commanders, successors

Terrorists from Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Adha, in Gaza City, May 27, 2026.

IDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, one Hamas commander in precision strikes

AN IDF soldier aiming out of a window in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes over 300 Hezbollah sites, kills five Gaza terrorists, captures 50 suspects in West Bank

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 4, 2026.

IDF pushes deeper in into Lebanon to neutralize threat of Hezbollah

IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area of southern Lebanon.

'If order given, we will take over Beirut': IDF Golani cmndr. tells 'Post' about Wadi Saluki op.

An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

IDF reserve Infantry and Merkava Tank soldiers train in a military exercise in the Golan Heights on October 23, 2023

Some 25 hesder yeshivot boycott IDF's tank corps over new pilot to incorporate women

Israel security forces apprehend five terrorists planning an  imminent terror attack in the Barta'a area near Jenin, November 30, 2025.

IED explosion wounds two IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation in Jenin

Weapons seized from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon by the 91st Division

IDF 91st Division destroys anti-tank launcher, seizes weapons, kills Hezbollah terrorists

Illustrative image of former Hamas leaders Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar.

Hamas items, including Sinwar's battle plans on display at new intelligence center exhibit

 Ramat David Airbase.

Ramat David Airbase hit by missile fragment during Sunday's Iran escalation, IDF confirms to 'Post'

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese people.

President Herzog calls for Lebanese President Aoun to reject Hezbollah, Iran influence

Fatah Secretary-General Jibril Rajoub

Fatah official rejects Gaza technocratic committee, contradicts official PA stance

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Border Police officer, two IDF officers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Trump canceled last attack on Iran, now Israeli sources fear that green light might never come

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in the North on June 9, 2026.

Zamir says strike in Iran was preparation for a heavier blow, will return to bombing if needed

Israeli president Isaac Herzog attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

Nearly 100,000 pres. pardon applicants’ records exposed to wartime cyber threats, report finds

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.

IDF kills Lebanese terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, fired at soldiers

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