The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/improvised-explosive-device-ied/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:24:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png improvised explosive device IED | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/improvised-explosive-device-ied/ 32 32 5 IDF soldiers killed, 14 injured by roadside bombs in northern Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-idf-soldiers-killed-14-injured-by-roadside-bomb-in-northern-gaza/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:53:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3593350 IDF probe finds three explosives detonated in succession while soldiers were on foot in Beit Hanoun; four of five slain troops served in ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda Battalion

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]]> IDF reservist killed, senior officer seriously hurt by roadside bomb in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reservist-killed-senior-officer-seriously-hurt-by-roadside-bomb-in-west-bank/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:19:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3463620 Sgt. First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda, 31, killed in Palestinian town of Tamun during patrol; blast injures his battalion commander, 3 other soldiers

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]]> The IED threat: Terrorism in the West Bank is fast becoming more sophisticated, deadly https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-ied-threat-terrorism-in-the-west-bank-is-fast-becoming-more-sophisticated-deadly/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:07:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3325222 2 soldiers have been killed recently by explosive devices buried under roads. Data on IED manufacture shows a fast-growing threat. The fear is that civilians will be targeted next

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]]> IDF drone hits cell planting roadside bomb in West Bank, killing 4 terror operatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-drone-hits-cell-planting-roadside-bomb-in-west-bank-killing-4-terror-operatives/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:48:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323864 Source says strike was some 100 meters from where soldier was killed Monday by an IED; separately, 4 gunmen shot by troops during manhunt after civilian hurt by gunfire near Nablus

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]]> Soldier killed, 16 injured by roadside bombs during operation in West Bank’s Jenin https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-killed-16-injured-by-roadside-bombs-during-operation-in-west-banks-jenin/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:33:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319891 Army bulldozers didn't detect large explosives buried deep under road in northern West Bank; most damage caused when 2nd bomb exploded as troops came to assist

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]]> Palestinian teens killed in accidental blast while handling explosives https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teens-killed-in-accidental-blast-while-handling-explosives/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:44:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3037413 Islamic Jihad names fatalities in Balata refugee camp, day after group claimed credit for Jenin roadside bomb that wounded Israeli troops

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]]> Palestinian driver shot dead while trying to ram through checkpoint — police https://www.timesofisrael.com/driver-shot-during-suspected-ramming-attempt-near-jerusalem/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:54:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2436964&preview=true&preview_id=2436964 Border guard struck and lightly injured by car of East Jerusalem resident caught presenting false papers at West Bank crossing A'zaim, near Jerusalem

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]]> IDF finds bombs planted outside West Bank village, apparently to target soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-finds-bombs-planted-outside-west-bank-village-apparently-to-target-soldiers/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 16:04:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2434760&preview=true&preview_id=2434760 Military says troops uncovered two explosive devices buried along a road near Ramallah, apparently rigged to blow when a soldier approached

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]]> IDF opens probe after troops allegedly plant explosives in Palestinian village https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-opens-probe-after-troops-allegedly-plant-explosives-in-palestinian-village/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:24:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2380257 Initial questioning leads officials to believe soldiers didn't get authorization for action in Kafr Qaddum, where demonstrations take place regularly

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]]> Unknown assailants detonate bomb in Bnei Brak apartment building; no injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/unknown-assailants-detonate-bomb-in-bnei-brak-apartment-building-no-injuries/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 01:40:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2132357 Police exploring possible attempt to threaten senior municipal officials living in the building; stun grenade thrown at Netivot mayor's home

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]]> London police open terror probe after three small bombs found https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-police-open-terror-probe-after-three-small-bombs-found/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:08:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2030856 No injuries reported; flights not affected after packages found near Heathrow, City Airport and Waterloo Station

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]]> Palestinians say three killed in IDF Gaza strike were boys aged 13-14 https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-the-three-killed-in-idf-gaza-strike-were-boys-aged-13-14/ Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:25:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1950832&preview=true&preview_id=1950832 Army says it attacked a squad of Palestinians who were apparently trying to place explosive device near border fence in southern part of coastal enclave

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]]> 3 Gazans said killed in IDF strike while attempting to plant explosives https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strike-targets-3-gazans-attempting-to-plant-explosives-at-border-fence/ Sun, 28 Oct 2018 19:13:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1950648 Squad of Palestinians were sabotaging border fence in southern part of coastal enclave, army says

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]]> 3 Gazans killed in border riots; IDF hits Hamas posts after officer lightly hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-palestinians-said-killed-as-thousands-rally-along-gaza-border/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:36:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1925503&preview=true&preview_id=1925503 12,000 Palestinians rally at border; soldiers attacked with grenades, bombs and rocks; 30 protesters reported injured; 2 fires sparked in Israel by arson balloons

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]]> Army finds another IED on Gaza border; police disarm boobytrapped balloon https://www.timesofisrael.com/army-finds-another-ied-on-gaza-border-police-disarm-boobytrapped-balloon/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:55:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1925379&preview=true&preview_id=1925379 IDF detonates bomb in a 'controlled blast' for second time in 2 days, blames Hamas terror group for the attempted attack

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