The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-israel-defense-forces/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png IDF Israel Defense Forces | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-israel-defense-forces/ 32 32 IDF says over 70 Hezbollah sites hit as troops advance near south Lebanon’s Nabatieh https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-over-70-hezbollah-sites-hit-as-troops-advance-near-south-lebanons-nabatieh/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:07:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3842165 Lebanese army withdraws from southern city, says soldier seriously injured in Israeli drone strike; seven terror operatives killed earlier this week after emerging from tunnel

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]]> Government reported to restrain IDF action in Lebanon to avoid derailing US-Iran talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-reported-to-restrain-idf-action-in-lebanon-to-avoid-derailing-us-iran-talks/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:37:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3841963&preview=true&preview_id=3841963 PM's office denies Kan news report; Israeli strikes in south Lebanon continue as Hezbollah drones target troops, without injuries

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]]> Depleted but dangerous, Hamas is holding its fire against Israel. The quiet may not last https://www.timesofisrael.com/depleted-but-dangerous-hamas-is-holding-its-fire-against-israel-the-quiet-may-not-last/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:10:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835710 While others attack, the terror group has largely vanished from the battlefield as it licks its war wounds and focuses on controlling Gazans, but experts warn the situation is far from stable

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]]> After rabbis’ threat, IDF says men and women won’t serve in same tanks https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-rabbis-threat-idf-says-men-and-women-wont-serve-in-same-tanks/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:39:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840631 Army says options for integrating women don't include putting them in same vehicle as men, after Hesder yeshiva rabbis vowed to bar students from Armored Corps units

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]]> IDF confirms airbase was damaged during Iranian missile attack this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-confirms-damage-to-airbase-during-iranian-missile-attack-this-week/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840448&preview=true&preview_id=3840448 Warehouse at Ramat David Airbase apparently hit by falling fragments, not a direct impact, probe finds; military says none injured, no harm to facility's functioning

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]]> Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘state-led’ ethnic cleansing in West Bank; IDF rejects charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/amnesty-accuses-israel-of-state-led-ethnic-cleansing-in-west-bank-idf-rejects-charge/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840229 Rights group claims routine violence against Bedouin and Palestinian herding communities isn't perpetrated by 'bad apples,' but is 'a core component of a state-sanctioned campaign'

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]]> Video appears to show moment IDF soldier fired at family’s car in Hebron, killing baby https://www.timesofisrael.com/video-appears-to-show-moment-idf-soldier-fired-at-familys-car-in-hebron-killing-baby/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:43:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839952 B'Tselem says footage contradicts army's initial statement that soldier believed the vehicle was accelerating toward troops, who are reportedly being probed by Military Police for leaving scene

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]]> US strikes Iran after Trump vows retaliation for downing of US helicopter over Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-accuses-iran-of-downing-us-helicopter-over-hormuz-vows-retaliation/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839821 CENTCOM describes the 'self-defense strikes' on targets near the strait as 'proportional'; IRGC claims attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, warns of 'more severe response' if US 'aggression' continues

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]]> IDF’s viral Arabic-language spokesman sparks fear, fascination in Gaza and Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idfs-viral-arabic-language-spokesman-sparks-fear-fascination-in-gaza-and-lebanon/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:48:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839625 Avichay Adraee has become one of the region's most recognizable influencers through his evacuation orders and social media presence, though some view him as Israel's 'face of evil'

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]]> Satellite images appear to indicate damage at IAF base following Iranian missile attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-images-appear-to-indicate-damage-at-iaf-base-following-iranian-missile-attacks/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:05:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839558 Low-res pictures taken Monday seem to show damaged hangar at Ramat David airbase, IDF did not report impact in area; Iran says 2 of its air defense soldiers killed in IDF strike

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]]> Empowered after Oct. 7, IDF settler units are terrorizing Palestinians, critics say https://www.timesofisrael.com/empowered-after-oct-7-idf-settler-units-are-terrorizing-palestinians-critics-say/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:35:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826486 Staffed by locals, including extremists, Israel's West Bank regional defense reserve units are accused of exploiting the IDF's authority as they compound rampant violence and harassment

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]]> IDF strikes said to kill 6 in Gaza; Israel briefly closes crossings amid Iran fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-said-to-kill-6-in-gaza-israel-briefly-closes-crossings-amid-iran-fighting/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:02:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839098 8-year-old boy reportedly among dead in Jabalia; IDF says 3 top Islamic Jihad operatives killed in weekend strike; Cairo talks between mediators, Palestinian factions continue

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]]> Israel and Iran say they’re halting attacks on each other, after Trump pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-iran-say-theyre-halting-attacks-on-each-other-after-trump-pressure/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:07:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838800 Israeli official says 'the sense is that this round of fighting is behind us,' stresses IDF operations against Hezbollah to continue; PM to hold full security cabinet meeting tonight

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]]> Defying Trump, Israel strikes Iranian military, fuel targets; Iran, Houthis fire missiles at Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/defying-trump-israel-strikes-iranian-military-fuel-targets-iran-houthis-fire-missiles-at-israel/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:13:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838513 No injuries; settlement homes damaged by missile fragment; strike targets include Iranian air defenses; report: Netanyahu 'pseudo-agreed' to Trump's demand not to retaliate to initial fire

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]]> Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in two months; Trump tells Netanyahu not to retaliate https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-fires-missiles-at-israel-for-first-time-in-two-months-trump-tells-netanyahu-not-to-retaliate/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:50:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838461 US president says further escalation could blow up progress in talks with Tehran, after 10 missiles shot at northern Israel in response to strike on Hezbollah in Beirut; IDF ready to respond but awaiting green light

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