The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-military/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:50:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli military | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-military/ 32 32 Gazans say Israel’s building demolitions fuel fears of permanent displacement https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazans-say-israels-building-demolitions-fuel-fears-of-permanent-displacement/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:13:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646552 Palestinians claim destruction of residential towers is aimed at emptying Gaza City, while Israel insists sites are Hamas strongholds

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]]> Israel leads global surge in military spending, with steepest increase since 1967 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-leads-global-surge-in-military-spending-with-steepest-increase-since-1967/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:17:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536818 With jump of 65% in 2024 amid multifront war, the country's defense budget boost was the largest in the world, watchdog finds

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]]> As protesters back troops accused of abuse, a debate erupts on military morality in war https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-protesters-back-troops-accused-of-abuse-a-debate-erupts-on-military-morality-in-war/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343688 Family members of reservists suspected of torturing a Gazan detainee say soldiers should be thanked, not prosecuted, as area outside Beit Lid becomes latest ideological flashpoint

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]]> Israel ranks among 10 most powerful countries in annual list; 4th strongest military https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-among-10-most-powerful-countries-in-the-world-in-annual-list/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:15:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2915112 US News & World Report finds Israeli military behind only US, China Russia; country is world's 6th most politically influential and 10th strongest power; but ranks only 37th 'best'

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]]> Settlers block opening of West Bank road to Palestinians after 20 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-block-opening-of-west-bank-road-to-palestinians-after-20-years/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:53:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2747995 Watchdog group says Kedar residents prevented Israeli authorities from removing roadblock on route built during Second Intifada to allow direct access to settlement

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]]> 6 Palestinians killed in West Bank as extensive Israeli military operation continues https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-palestinians-killed-in-west-bank-as-extensive-israeli-military-operation-continues/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:49:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2745826 2 deaths in Jenin Thursday morning, after 4 fatally wounded Wednesday during IDF raids in major West Bank cities and towns; Ramallah announces general strike in protest

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]]> Hamas threatens to ramp up violence after Palestinian gunmen killed in IDF raid https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-threatens-to-ramp-up-violence-after-palestinian-gunmen-killed-in-idf-raid/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:51:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2737214 Gaza-based terror group threatens to meet 'escalation with escalation' as Israel launches large-scale operation in West Bank following wave of deadly terror attacks in Israel

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]]> IDF nominally censures officer who used excess force on protesters, Palestinian https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-nominally-censures-officer-who-used-excess-force-on-protesters-palestinian/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 08:30:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2633324&preview=true&preview_id=2633324 Investigation finds that Maj. Maor Moshe was unjustified in shoving Israeli activist to the ground, and also used unnecessary violence against a Palestinian even after being warned

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]]> IDF officer seen shoving, injuring left-wing demonstrator let off with ‘censure’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-officer-seen-shoving-left-wing-demonstrator-let-off-with-censure/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:26:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2618962&preview=true&preview_id=2618962 Israeli army investigation says commander erred in using riot dispersal means, pushing demonstrators at Friday afternoon protest in the south Hebron Hills

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]]> IDF soldiers injure left-wing activists at West Bank protest, drawing outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldiers-injure-left-wing-activists-at-protest-drawing-outcry/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:24:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2618360 Army says demonstration was violent, but censures commanding officer; Health Minister Horowitz demands 'thorough investigation,' decries violence 'against peace activists'

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]]> Palestinian worker said to die from heart attack after being tear gassed by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-worker-said-to-die-from-heart-attack-after-being-tear-gassed-by-idf/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:52:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2475350 Palestinian media says Fouad Joudeh was seeking to cross into Israel illegally for work despite COVID closure; army says he threw stones at Israeli troops

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]]> IDF to tell some troops to stay home in fight to slow spread of virus https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-tell-some-troops-to-stay-home-in-fight-to-slow-spread-of-virus/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 22:50:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2259434&preview=true&preview_id=2259434 Military calls off tryouts for elite units, tells combat soldiers to prepare for month-long stay on bases

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]]> IDF: Soldiers should prepare for month-long stay on bases amid virus outbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldiers-should-prepare-for-long-stays-on-bases-amid-virus-outbreak/ Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:17:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2259035 Deputy commander of elite Unit 8200 is one of 2,500 service members currently in quarantine; soldier in same unit reportedly tests positive for coronavirus

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]]> Hebrew U: Prof. who claims arms tested on Palestinian kids doesn’t represent us https://www.timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-professor-claiming-arms-being-tested-on-kids-doesnt-represent-school/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:30:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2019988 Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian recorded telling audience at Columbia University that Israel is using Palestinian children to boost weapons sales

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]]> Parole board rejects soldier-slapper Tamimi’s petition for early release https://www.timesofisrael.com/parole-board-rejects-soldier-slapper-tamimis-petition-for-early-release/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:51:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1865754 Shin Bet says current political climate not suitable for 17-year-old Palestinian, who has yet to express remorse, to return home

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