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  1. Feb 25

    IDF soldiers and Israel Police forces thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt adjacent to the border fence with Jordan. 2 suspicious vehicles were apprehended & 12 assault rifles, cartridges, and ammunition were found inside. The suspects & weapons were transferred to the Police.

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  2. Feb 23

    It was an honor to brief American Jewish leaders in Israel with the on the latest developments in the IDF and our region. The Jewish people in Israel and around the world are one family with a shared mission:

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  3. Feb 23

    Our soldiers identified and downed a Hamas drone between northern Gaza and Israel earlier today. The drone was monitored by the IDF throughout the incident and did not cross into Israel.

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  4. Feb 22

    IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi returned to Israel today after attending the biennial Singapore Airshow, the largest Airshow in Asia and one of the most important in the world, where he also met with various defense officials.

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  5. Feb 22

    For the first time ever, Israel joined the world's largest naval exercise. This is ‘IMX’:

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  6. Feb 21

    Iron Dome Israeli Navy's most advanced ship 🤝 ‘C-Dome’ See the first successful live-fire test of the 'C-Dome' for yourself:

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  7. Feb 21

    4/4 This live-fire test is an important milestone and demonstrates the operational capability of the Israeli Navy to defend the strategic assets and vital interests of the State of Israel against current and evolving threats.

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  8. Feb 21

    3/4 The series of tests simulated a number of advanced threats including rocket fire, cruise missiles & UAVs, which the 'C-Dome' is designed to successfully intercept.

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  9. Feb 21

    2/4 The ‘C-Dome’ was developed by the Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Directorate for Defense R&D of together with the IDF & . It joins several advanced systems in Israel’s multi-tier missile defense array, incl. the Arrow & David’s Sling.

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  10. Feb 21

    1/4 Israel has successfully completed the first series of live-fire tests of the 'C-Dome'—an advanced naval configuration of the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System—aboard the Israeli Navy Ship Sa’ar 6 ‘Magen’ Class Corvette.

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  11. Feb 20

    Muslim. Israeli. IDF reservist. This is Mohammad Kabiya. He is just one of the thousands of proud Muslim, Christian and Druze soldiers & reservists who serve alongside Jews in defense of our shared country—Israel.

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  12. Feb 19

    IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi visited yesterday the 2022 Singapore Airshow—the largest Airshow in Asia & one of the most important in the world. LTG Kohavi was briefed by members of the intl defense community & visited Israeli defense industry representatives.

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  13. Feb 18

    A short time ago, a radio-controlled aircraft crossed into Israel from Lebanon. Sirens were sounded & aerial defense systems were activated. After a few minutes, radar contact was lost with the aircraft. The event is under investigation & civilian life has returned to routine.

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  14. Feb 18

    A UAV crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace. Iron Dome interceptors were launched according to protocol and fighter jets were scrambled to patrol the area.

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  15. Feb 18

    🚨 Sirens just sounded in the Galilee area in northern Israel 🚨

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  16. Feb 17

    IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi is on his way to Singapore to attend the annual Singapore Airshow & meet defense officials. During the visit, Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG Halevi will carry out the Chief of the General Staff’s responsibilities in Israel.

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  17. Feb 17

    We can't say exactly what message the Iranian regime sent Hassan Nasrallah on his 30th anniversary as Hezbollah’s leader, but it would probably look something like this. Plus, we added in some key events that mustn't be forgotten:

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  18. Feb 17

    Our troops downed a Hezbollah drone that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace today. The drone was monitored by the IDF throughout the incident. We will continue to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to violate Israeli sovereignty.

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  19. Feb 17

    For the first time, the Israeli Navy participated with 60 intl navies in 'IMX'—the largest intl naval exercise—led by the . 'IMX' focused on joint rescue efforts and neutralizing naval threats. We will continue to strengthen regional maritime security with our allies.

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  20. Feb 16

    It was an honor to host and a congressional delegation today. Speaker Pelosi was briefed by Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG Halevi and presented with the Iron Dome’s life-saving capabilities—an important example of 🇮🇱-🇺🇸 security cooperation.

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