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This file photo provided on Friday October 20, 2017 by the government-controlled Syrian Central Military Media shows Iran's army chief of staff Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, left, looking at a map with senior officers from the Iranian military as they visit a front line in the northern province of Aleppo, Syria. (Syrian Central Military Media, via AP)
November 20, 2018, 5:45 pm
IDF says its efforts to keep Iran from Syrian foothold are succeeding
Military chief says Islamic Republic’s capabilities ‘far’ from what they sought, army will continue to counter Iranian attempts to establish permanent presence
By Judah Ari Gross
Surveillance footage released by the IDF that it says shows a group of armed jihadist fighters in southern Syria approaching the Israeli border on August 2, 2018. (courtesy: IDF)
August 2, 2018, 1:20 pm
IDF: Airstrike kills 7 IS gunmen who crossed from Syria into Israeli territory
Army says attackers were 650 feet past ceasefire line but had not crossed main Golan Heights border fence; military later retrieves explosive belts, Kalashnikov rifle at scene
By Jacob Magid and AFP
IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, center-right, meets with senior officers from the Northern Command amid concerns of potential Iranian missile strike against northern Israel on May 9, 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
May 9, 2018, 5:53 pm
IDF chief tours tense northern border amid fears of Iranian strike
Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot hears ‘situational assessment’ from commanders along Syrian frontier, meets with local leaders; visit follows call by army to open area’s bomb shelters
By Judah Ari Gross
Noam Tibon
March 2, 2018, 7:51 am
Noam Tibon
Iran is not going anywhere
Teheran is partnering with Russia to create a new front against Israel from Syria
The IDF's 188th Armored Brigade takes part in a large exercise in northern Israel meant to simulate war in Lebanon in February 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 22, 2018, 5:19 pm
IDF simulates war in Lebanon, amid tensions with Iran, Hezbollah
Reservist, conscript brigades take part in large-scale exercises along the Lebanese border to ‘improve preparedness on the northern front,’ army says
By Judah Ari Gross
From left, incoming head of the IDF's 210th 'Bashan' Division, Brig. Gen. Amit Fisher; head of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick; and outgoing head of the 210th Division, Brig. Gen. Yaniv Assur, salute during a ceremony in the Nafah Army Base on the Golan Heights on February 11, 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 11, 2018, 5:33 pm
IDF: We ‘will not allow’ Iranian entrenchment in Syria
Incoming head of Golan Heights division says he will prepare reservists for ‘the test of war’ amid ongoing tensions
By Judah Ari Gross
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
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