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Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, center, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, right, as the head of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick, right, watches on, during a visit to a large IDF drill in northern Israel on September 12, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 12, 2017, 5:28 pm
Liberman warns Hezbollah next war will end with ‘decisive’ Israeli victory
Defense minister says army's largest exercise in 19 years is crucial for preparedness, sends a message to enemies
By Judah Ari Gross
Soldiers run to a helicopter during an exercise in northern Israel simulating a war with the Hezbollah terrorist group in September 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 12, 2017, 12:36 pm
Simulating war with Hezbollah, IDF looks to avoid past mistakes
After war games with mock terrorist ‘killing sprees’ in Israeli communities and a counterattack in southern Lebanon, army bringing to a close its largest drill in 19 years
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF soldiers prepare for the 'Light of the Grain' exercise, the army's largest in 20 years, on September 4, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 4, 2017, 8:02 pm
Thousands of troops to stage mock war with Hezbollah in largest drill in years
Tens of thousands of soldiers as well as ships and aircraft will take part in 10-day exercise from Tuesday; army says timing unconnected to current Iran tensions
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF troops take part in a surprise exercise in northern Israel in early June 2017. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
June 5, 2017, 7:59 pm
In surprise drill, IDF tests reaction to Hezbollah attack
Army checks its response to outbreak of conflict in north, bringing thousands of troops to the Lebanese border for two-day exercise
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot (C) stands next to Maj. Gen Yoel Strick (R) at the headquarters of the Northern Command in Tzfat on March 19, 2017. (IDF spokesperson)
March 19, 2017, 8:21 pm
IDF chief says Lebanon responsible for next conflict with Hezbollah
Gadi Eisenkot warns Beirut will pay a price for allowing terror group to operate within its borders
By Tamar Pileggi
IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot attends a State Control committee meeting at the Knesset on August 16, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 2, 2017, 8:25 pm
Colonel’s promotion nixed after documents swiped from his car
IDF chief lets Northern Command officer Zaki Yefet return to work, but he's expected to quit military in 2018
By Judah Ari Gross
Then-head of Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi attends a Knesset committee meeting on February 25, 2014. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
November 3, 2016, 3:03 pm
Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi to take over as IDF deputy chief
Military reveals series of appointments to take effect in 2017, including new heads of air force, Northern Command
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative photo of Israeli artillery on the Lebanese border, January 28, 2015. (IDF Spokesperson)
July 20, 2016, 10:24 am
Soldier hit by ricochet after gunfire strikes IDF post
Army says serviceman unhurt, launches investigation into likely stray fire from across tense frontier
By TOI staff
A watchtower apparently built by the Lebanese army running along the border with Israel (screen capture: Ynet)
June 8, 2016, 9:57 am
Lebanese Army seen observing northern border during Liberman visit
Local residents photograph two men taking pictures of Israeli territory from newly built lookouts; defense minister says border 'in good hands'
By Raoul Wootliff
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman tours Israel's northern border on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
June 7, 2016, 5:48 pm
In north, Liberman warns Israel’s enemies ‘not to test us’
Touring area, newly installed defense minister says border 'in good hands'; stresses Jerusalem seeks quiet
By Judah Ari Gross and TOI staff
Archive photo: An Israeli army tank is seen stationed near the Golan Heights village of Majdal Shams, March 19, 2014. (AFP/Jalaa Marey)
May 29, 2016, 6:02 am
At Syrian border, IDF seeks closer contact with civilians on other side
Army establishes liaison unit to help coordinate medical aid and keep watch on war-torn areas where the Assad regime holds no sway
By TOI staff
IDF troops position sections of a wall near the Lebanon border at Kibbutz Misgav Am, April 20, 2016 (Channel 2 screenshot)
April 20, 2016, 10:12 pm
Amid fear of Hezbollah attack, IDF walls off section of Lebanon border
Troops position concrete wall near Kibbutz Misgav Am; four years ago, similar protection was built at Metulla
By TOI staff
Soldiers during a surprise drill in the Golan Heights in September 2012. (photo credit: Shay Wagner/IDF/Flash90)
April 18, 2016, 9:38 am
IDF launches surprise military drill in northern Israel
Planes, vehicles and troops set to maneuver in Golan Heights, Jordan Valley in general preparedness exercise
By TOI staff
Israeli soldiers check a map as they patrol the Israel-Lebanon border on December 21, 2015. (AFP Photo/Jack Guez)
December 29, 2015, 4:49 am
IDF deploys concrete barriers to northern border
In expectation of Hezbollah attack over killing of terrorist Samir Kuntar, army said to bolster troop presence in northern towns
By TOI staff and Judah Ari Gross
File: In this May 22, 2010 file photo, a Hezbollah fighter stands behind an empty rocket launcher while explaining various tactics and weapons used against Israeli soldiers on the battlefield (AP/Hussein Malla)
May 24, 2015, 1:12 am
Hezbollah focuses PR on Israel, to deflect from its killing of Muslims in Syria
Deeply embroiled in Assad's fight for survival, Shiite group uses 15th anniversary of Israeli withdrawal to show off its battle readiness in south Lebanon
By Mitch Ginsburg
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