The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-southern-command/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png IDF Southern Command | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-southern-command/ 32 32 With new Gaza fighting, 4 IDF widows worry the bodies of their fallen husbands won’t return https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-new-gaza-fighting-4-idf-widows-worry-the-bodies-of-their-fallen-husbands-wont-return/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:50:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3500733 Women from the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization whose spouses are among the 35 dead hostages in Gaza call for 'the immediate release of all hostages -- living and dead'

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]]> Katz holds up promotion of two IDF officers until after October 7 probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-holds-up-promotion-of-two-idf-officers-until-after-october-7-probe/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:13:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3425850 Defense minister approves list of senior appointments made by army chief except for two senior commanders at Southern Command; new Ground Forces chief selected

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]]> IDF preparing for possible long-range rocket attacks from Gaza on Oct. 7 anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-preparing-for-possible-long-range-rocket-attacks-from-gaza-on-oct-7-anniversary/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:15:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3391099 Army assesses projectiles could be fired at central Israel as nation marks 1 year since Hamas attack; IDF bolsters defenses on Gaza border, deploys troops to surrounding towns

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]]> Yeshayahu Gavish, Six Day War general who captured the Sinai, dies at 99 https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshayahu-gavish-six-day-war-general-who-captured-the-sinai-dies-at-99/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:57:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3389553 Known as 'Shaike,' Palmach alum was last living senior commander from 1967 war, where he led massive Sinai battle; felt Paratroopers 'stole the show' with conquest of Jerusalem

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]]> IAF chief: Preventing all weapon transfers from Iran to Hezbollah now a top priority https://www.timesofisrael.com/iaf-chief-preventing-all-weapon-transfers-from-iran-to-hezbollah-now-a-top-priority/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:42:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3384600 Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says terror group's ability to recover from hits depends on bringing in arms; says Air Force, Northern Command are preparing for potential ground op in Lebanon

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]]> Report shows IDF’s silence on fears ahead of Nova, failure to react as massacre unfolded https://www.timesofisrael.com/tv-report-details-idfs-silence-on-security-fears-failure-to-react-to-nova-massacre/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:56:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3371163 Army officials say they didn't prioritize deploying forces to rave because police said area had been cleared out; soldiers only arrived in large numbers by middle of afternoon

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]]> Fighting will continue in Rafah until Hamas is defeated there, says IDF general https://www.timesofisrael.com/fighting-will-continue-in-rafah-until-hamas-is-defeated-there-says-idf-general/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:01:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3313000 Soldier killed Sunday in Gaza's southernmost city; first day of IDF's 'strategic pauses' in Strip comes as Palestinians mark Eid al-Adha and fighting appears to abate

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]]> Sgt. Danit Cohen, 19: Aspiring actress with seven siblings https://www.timesofisrael.com/sgt-danit-cohen-19-aspiring-actress-with-seven-siblings/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:23:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304097 Killed while battling a Hamas invasion of the Urim IDF base on October 7

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]]> Lt. Col. Meidan Israel, 35: Proud father and dedicated IDF officer https://www.timesofisrael.com/lt-col-meidan-israel-35-proud-father-and-dedicated-career-idf-officer/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:46:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3221385 Killed on October 25 in a military-linked car accident

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]]> Report: Top IDF general advised preemptive strike against Hamas, year before Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-top-idf-general-advised-preemptive-strike-against-hamas-year-before-oct-7/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:23:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3195520 In November 2022 , then-chief of Southern Command presented three-step plan to cripple terror group, amid warnings it was planning attack like the one it eventually carried out

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]]> Thousands of Gazans waving white flags head south along IDF evacuation route https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-gazans-waving-white-flags-head-south-along-idf-evacuation-route/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:42:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3147237 Palestinians recount being told to raise their hands by troops as they make journey; chief of IDF Southern Command says 'we won’t rest, we won’t stop, until we fulfill our mission'

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]]> IDF chief Halevi says reservists ‘don’t have the right’ to refuse to show up for duty https://www.timesofisrael.com/halevi-says-reservists-dont-have-the-right-to-refuse-to-show-up-for-duty/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:12:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3048393 With renewed threats by reserve soldiers over judicial overhaul, military chief says IDF must remain ready amid heightened tensions across region

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]]> Officer dismissed as IDF blames deadly Egypt border attack on easily opened gate https://www.timesofisrael.com/officer-dismissed-as-idf-blames-deadly-egypt-border-attack-on-easily-opened-gate/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:07:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032220&preview=true&preview_id=3032220 Military probe says emergency gate used by gunman was unknown to soldiers stationed in area; officers to shorten 12-hour guard shifts, prioritize preparing for potential attacks

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]]> IDF brass meet Egyptian counterparts in Cairo to probe deadly border attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-brass-meet-egyptian-counterparts-in-cairo-to-probe-deadly-border-attack/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:21:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3031705&preview=true&preview_id=3031705 Delegation including chief of Southern Command, head of international relations and top intel officer continue joint investigation of killing of 3 soldiers by Egyptian policeman

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]]> Egyptian cop who killed IDF troops is named, said to have griped about border duty https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-cop-who-killed-idf-troops-is-named-said-to-have-griped-about-border-duty/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:44:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3027684&preview=true&preview_id=3027684 Mohamed Salah Ibrahim, 22, from Cairo, reportedly once went AWOL for 18 days, suffered mental distress following death of comrade

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