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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.

Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families

The escalation of Israel’s operations in Gaza has brought new upheaval for reservists and their families, as well as renewed resentment about haredi Orthodox Jews who avoid military service.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
29/05/2025

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denies five killed at aid distribution site

GHF stated that two Palestinians were ill from issues unrelated to facility security, that two food sites were operational, and had handed out 840,262 meals.

Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals Iron Beam-like laser defense shot down dozens of aerial threats

The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers.

 Division 146 completes its mission – 91st Division regains control of the Lebanon sector.

IDF reduces wartime forces on Lebanese border after months of quiet

Only 50 out of 16,000 southern Lebanese homes are being rebuilt • 190 Hezbollah terrorists killed since ceasefire • Group still has thousands of rockets

Witkoff to send new Gaza ceasefire proposal to Israel, Hamas, 'Post' learns

Hamas said that it agreed to a framework for a permanent Gaza ceasefire with US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Netanyahu gives final confirmation Hamas's Mohammed Sinwar is dead

On May 13, the IDF dropped a large number of bombs on a tunnel hideout under a hospital in Gaza in order to target Sinwar.

Witkoff to send new deal proposal, Netanyahu announces Sinwar's death

IAF targets Houthis' final aircraft • IDF reduces number of forces on Lebanon border

Seven million shekels seized from terror financing businesses in West Bank raids

Thirty suspects were arrested during the raids, and various tech devices and weapons were seized.

Aid distribution centers in Gaza 'mark end of Hamas rule,' source tells 'Post'

There are two more food centers on the way, although this still leaves one million Palestinians getting aid from UN.

Israeli Arabs joining Islamic state, Hamas factions in West Bank, defense officials warn

Officials identified a growing trend in recent weeks involving terror-linked activity, outlining several patterns and contributing factors behind its spread.

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