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| October 16, 2016
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IDF rolls out new field-proven equipment after Armored Corps Battalion exercise

 

view videoIDF welcomes a few new battle-field equipment:
• Backtrail follows armored vehicles in any terrain holding up to 8 tons of supplies & munitions.
• Camel II water distribution system delivers full water tanks to field units.
• “Crane truck” allows tanks’ motors to be replaced on the battle-field.

By Lilach Shoval

 

The Israel Defense Forces is adding a number of new pieces of logistics equipment to its stocks with aim of improving operations in battle, particularly when it comes to supplying soldiers with water and other needs. The new equipment was tested and proved successful in an exercise the Armored Corps’ 7th Battalion conducted a few weeks ago. Continue Reading »

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| October 4, 2016
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An inside look at IDF’s 8200’s combat intelligence unit

 

view videoFrom obtaining real time information on Hamas in Gaza, to listening to a Hezbollah telephone conversation, the soldiers of IDF’s 8200 combat intel battalion are giving Israel an added technical edge in protecting the Jewish State before going into battle.

By Yoav Zitun

 

It’s only been around for five years, and still doesn’t have a name or insignia. They are the combat soldiers of the elite intelligence unit 8200. Although 8200 is more known for its glasses wearing computer geniuses, this section of the unit helps to gather field intelligence for the most elite combat units in the IDF – including Sayeret Matkal and the Israeli Navy’s Shayetet 13. Continue Reading »

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| September 25, 2016
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Unidentified IDF knapsack with weapons returned to security forces by Palestinian Arabs

 

An army knapsack filled classified material, numerous weapons & ammunition was found by Palestinian Arabs on Route 35 near Hevron, and returned to Israeli forces via Palestinian police.

By Uzi Baruch

 

Palestinian Arabs found an IDF knapsack containing classified materials near Hevron, and returned it to Israeli security forces.

Weapons seized by Netzah Yehuda – the IDF’s haredi (ultra-Orthodox) battalion – Photo courtesy: Nahal Haredi Foundation

According to the report on Channel 2, the Arabs claimed that they found the bag on Route 35, near Hevron. It contained classified materials, as well as army uniforms and ready-to-use weapons.

The Arabs who found the knapsack notified PA security forces, and turned it over to them. Continue Reading »

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| September 24, 2016
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Palestinian media reports 3 Gazans wounded by IDF fire during border confrontation

 

view videoOfficial network of Hamas says 2 of the injured Gazans are in serious condition, and a Ma’an spokesperson confirmed that live fire had been used when Palestinians breached Israel’s border “buffer zone.”

By i24news

 

At least three Palestinians were injured on Friday in clashes with Israeli troops on the Gaza border, the Ma’an Palestinian news agency says.

Ma’an quotes an Israeli army spokesperson as saying that “riot dispersal means” had been used during “violent riots” in order to “prevent infiltration.”

Israel’s Desert Reconnaissance Battalion works with other units, protecting Israel’s southern borders against an assortment of scenarios, including infiltrations. Continue Reading »

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| September 20, 2016
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Terrorist killed during 3rd knife-attack in Hevron-area in less than 24 hours

 

Alert IDF soldiers shot dead a Palestinian terrorist who lunged at them armed with a knife in hand, intent on stabbing them, marking Tuesday morning’s stabbing attempt the third foiled terror attack in the Hevron area in less than 24 hours.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

 

Yet another attempted stabbing in the Hevron district, as an Arab terrorist targeted soldiers near the village of Bani Naim Tuesday morning, but was shot and neutralized by security forces on the scene.

The abortive attack occurred between the Arab village of Bani Naim and industrial zone of the neighboring Jewish town of Kiryat Arba.
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| September 2, 2016
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IDF set to deploy unmanned patrol vehicles on Gaza border

 

Currently the IDF aims to deploy the UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) on its Gaza border with plans to eventually deploy them on Israel’s other borders with Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.

By  James Rogers

 

Israel is planning to bolster its high-tech arsenal by deploying fully autonomous military vehicles along the country’s dangerous border with Gaza.

The Border Protector UGV – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

“This is the future — the border is a very dangerous place,” an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) official told FoxNews.com, citing the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), snipers, anti-tank missiles and terrorist tunnels. Continue Reading »

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| August 31, 2016
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Israel Security closes another Palestinian radio station for incitement to violence

 

Israel Defense Forces, Shin Bet and Israel Police detain five employees of ‘Alsanabel’ station for publicly inciting listeners to violence, after closing the radio station and seizing its technical equipment.

By i24news

 

Israeli security forces carried out an overnight operation to shut down a Palestinians radio station near the city of Hebron for broadcasting incitement against Israel, Israeli media reports said Wednesday.

IDF soldiers remove broadcasting equipment as they close the al-Sabanel radio station in Dura for incitement to violence on August 31, 2016. – Photo courtesy: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Armed with an order from Central Command, the IDF, Israel Police, and members of the Shin Bet raided the offices of the “Alsanabel” station, based out of the small town of Dora, just southwest of Hebron. Continue Reading »

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| August 31, 2016
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WATCH: IDF’s ‘Drakonit’ system allows soldier’s firing without exiting APC, tank

 

IDF’s newly integrated Drakonit system will permit its soldiers to fire at targets up to 1.5 kilometers away without having to exit, or expose themselves on their armored vehicles, providing the soldiers with optimum protection.

By Yoav Zitun

 

The IDF Ground Forces’ Technological Brigade have begun installing in recent months the “Drakonit” computerized firing network in “Achzarit” APCs, which are used in regular and reserve infantry brigades, and on the Combat Engineering Corps’s older “Puma” armored vehicles.

The Drakonit, manufactured by Elbit, allows the operation of a heavy machine gun on the roof of armored vehicles directly from the fighter’s box without the soldier needing to extend their body outside and thus endanger themselves. Continue Reading »

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| August 16, 2016
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Palestinian killed by IDF during early morning illegal weapons raid

 

IDF Spokesperson reports 11 Palestinians injured when IDF troops, Shabak and Israel Police entered Fawwar to arrest suspects and search for weapons, and were met with stones, Molotov cocktails & other improvised explosives.

By i24news

 

A Palestinian teenager who was shot on Tuesday during clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank succumbed to his wounds later that day, Palestinian officials said.

Israeli soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint blocking access to the al-Fawwar refugee camp on July 26, 2016 -Photo: HAZEM BADER/AFP)

“Mohammed Abu Hashash, 17, died after he was shot in the chest during clashes with (Israeli forces) in the Fawwar camp,” a statement from the Palestinian health ministry said. Continue Reading »

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| August 14, 2016
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Israel’s Defense Minister ends IDF soldiers volunteering with migrant families

After public outcry, Defense Minister Liberman gave orders: ‘If soldiers have free time, they should help Holocaust survivors or the needy. Charity begins at home.’

By i24news

 

Israeli Defense Minster Avigdor Liberman has given orders to put a stop to a volunteering program involving IDF soldiers playing with children of migrants in south Tel Aviv after the incident caused public outcry, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday.

Israel’s then FM, now Defense Minister, Avigdor Liberman – Photo: AFP/MENAHEM KAHANA

According to the report, Liberman personally phoned IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot last week and ordered him to put an immediate end to the program. Continue Reading »

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| August 9, 2016
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REPORT: IDF combat soldiers will be given college scholarships after discharge

Full scholarships to pursue a university degree or professional certification upon completion if combat service will be funded by the IDF, the Friends of the IDF and the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers.

By JTA

 

Israeli combat soldiers will receive full scholarships from the military to pursue a university degree or professional certification.

The scholarships will be funded by the Israel Defense Forces, as well as the Friends of the IDF and the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers, the Israeli Hebrew daily Yediot Acharonot reported.

In a recent meeting, IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Gadi Eisenkot asked Israel’s Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon to help him find the funds to offer such scholarships to only to combat soldiers, but to all soldiers after their service, according to Ynet, the English-language sister publication of Yediot. Continue Reading »

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| August 7, 2016
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IDF failed to destroy Russian drone that invaded Israeli airspace

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin informed PM Netanyahu that the UAV which accidentally entered Israeli airspace was Russian, not Hezbollah’s or Syrian.

By David Rosenberg

 

A drone which penetrated Israeli airspace three weeks ago was Russian, not Syrian, as initially believed, Haaretz reported on Sunday.

In mid-July, three weeks ago to the day, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crossed into Israeli airspace over the Golan Heights from the Syrian frontier, and managed to fly some 2.5 miles (4 km) into Israeli airspace before turning back.

At the time, an IDF spokesperson acknowledged that a drone had entered Israeli airspace, but gave no indication as to who was behind the incident. Continue Reading »

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| August 1, 2016
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WATCH: IDF wheels out its first 8-wheeled armored personnel carrier

 

The IDF’s Eitan high speed APC will enable rapid deployment of forces to critical areas and will also be equipped with the Trophy active protection system, that intercepts RPGs and neutralizes anti-tank missile threats.

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

 

The Defense Ministry unveiled on Monday the IDF’s first wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC). The platform will soon enter service, joining the tracked Namer APC to eventually replace the aging and vulnerable M113 platforms.

Eitan, the IDF’s first wheeled armored personnel carrier

The Defense Ministry’s Tank Administration announced that it had built the first prototype of the the APC, dubbed Eitan, after completing the development stage.

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| July 27, 2016
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Israeli forces arrest Palestinian terror cell, kill terrorist responsible for death of W.Bank Rabbi

 

The Palestinian terrorist eliminated, after firing on a joint IDF, Israel Police & Shin Bet operation, has been identified in the media as 29 yr-old Muhammad al-Fakih.

By i24news

 

A Palestinian in a Hamas terror cell involved in the death Rabbi Michael Mark of was killed during an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operation overnight near the West Bank city of Hebron, Israel’s Channel 2 news reports.

“A terrorist behind the attack in which Rabbi Michael Mark was assassinated on July 1 was killed on Tuesday night during exchanges of fire with soldiers,” a statement from the IDF said.

The Palestinian killed has been identified in Palestinian media as 29-year-old Mohamed al-Fakih, from the village of Surif, to the north of Hebron. Continue Reading »

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| July 13, 2016
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Israel Border Guard kills Palestinian, wounds another during search operation 

 

IDF: While the officers were uncovering an illicit weapons workshop, police opened fire on a suspicious vehicle with 3 young men driving at them.

By AFP

 

An Israeli border policeman shot dead one Palestinian and wounded another in the West Bank on Wednesday when they drove towards officers, an army spokeswoman said.

Israeli border guards (MAGAV) patrol along Israel’s security-barrier in the Palestinian village of al-Ram – Photo: ABBAS MOMANI/AFP

The officers had been carrying out a search operation in Al-Ram, northeast of Jerusalem, during which they uncovered an arms workshop, when they spotted the vehicle coming towards them, the spokeswoman said. Continue Reading »

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