IDF Updates – March 16th
IDF: Earlier today, the IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists who were surveillance operatives and took part in directing terror attacks in the area of Yatar and Meiss El Jabal in southern Lebanon. The terrorists’ activity constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon. IDF: During the counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, […]
IDF Updates – March 15th
IDF: A short while ago, three terrorists were identified operating near IDF troops in the area of Netzarim, attempting to plant explosive devices on the ground. The IDF struck the terrorists. IDF: Earlier today (Saturday), two terrorists were identified operating a drone that posed a threat to IDF troops in the area of Beit Lahia. […]
IDF Updates – March 14th
IDF: Over the past week, Israeli security forces in Judea and Samaria eliminated three terrorists, apprehended over 100 wanted suspects, confiscated dozens of weapons, and questioned dozens of terror suspects. As part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, the forces conducted targeted raids in the areas of Arraba and Qabatiya. Israeli security forces […]
IDF Updates – March 13th
IDF: A short while ago, the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a terrorist command center belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organization in Damascus. The command center was used to plan and direct terrorist activities by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad against the State of Israel. The IDF will not allow terrorist organizations to […]
IDF Updates – March 11th
IDF: Earlier today (Monday), several terrorists were identified operating near IDF troops in the area of Shejaiya and attempting to plant explosive devices in the ground. The troops opened fire toward them, and hits were identified. Additionally, three terrorists were identified operating near IDF troops in the area of Nuseirat and attempting to plant explosive […]
Biography of the Incoming IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie (Efraim) Defrin
Biography of the Incoming IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie (Efraim) Defrin BG Effie Defrin was born in 1972 and enlisted in the Armored Corps in 1991. 2005-2007 – Served as the Commander of the 9th Battalion in the 401st Brigade in the Second Lebanon War, during which he was severely wounded. 2008-2010 – Served as the […]
IDF Updates – March 9th
Earlier today (Sunday), several terrorists were identified operating in proximity to IDF troops and attempting to plant an explosive device in the ground in northern Gaza. The IAF struck the terrorists. IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Visited the Area of Separation in Syria Attached is the full announcement: https://www.idf.il/276629 IDF: Attached is an […]
IDF Updates – March 4th
IDF: February Summary of the Counterterrorism Operation in Judea and Samaria Attached is the full announcement: https://www.idf.il/275230 IDF: Earlier today (Sunday), an IAF aircraft struck two suspects who were identified near IDF troops and posed a threat to them in southern Gaza. Hits were identified. The IDF once again calls on the residents of the […]
IDF Updates – March 2nd
IDF: Earlier today (Sunday), several suspects operated near IDF troops in northern Gaza and were identified planting an explosive device in the area. In order to thwart the threat, the IAF struck the suspects. The IDF will continue to operate in order to eliminate any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel […]
IDF Updates – February 28th
Joint IDF, ISA and Israel Police Announcement: Over the past week, Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities across Judea and Samaria. The forces apprehended approximately 75 wanted individuals and confiscated 17 weapons. Overnight, as part of the counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, Israeli security forces operated in Al Yamun, and apprehended four wanted individuals and […]
