Israeli military news now

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the Israeli military:

Recent Developments:

  1. IDF Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, in response to rocket fire from the territory. (Source: The Times of Israel)
  2. Israel Deploys Iron Dome Defense System: Israel has deployed its Iron Dome defense system to protect against rocket attacks from Gaza, following a surge in violence in the region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. IDF Conducts Drill in Northern Israel: The Israeli military conducted a large-scale drill in northern Israel, simulating a war scenario with Lebanon. (Source: Haaretz)

Recent Operations:

  1. Operation Northern Shield: The IDF launched Operation Northern Shield in December 2018, aimed at uncovering and destroying Hezbollah tunnels along the Israel-Lebanon border. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
  2. Operation Dawn of the Desert: In 2019, the IDF launched Operation Dawn of the Desert, a military operation in the Sinai Peninsula aimed at combating ISIS and other terrorist groups. (Source: The Times of Israel)

Military Exercises:

  1. Austere Challenge 2020: The IDF conducted a large-scale exercise, Austere Challenge 2020, in February 2020, simulating a war scenario with Iran. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
  2. Blue Flag 2020: The Israeli Air Force (IAF) hosted the Blue Flag 2020 exercise, a multinational aerial exercise, in November 2020. (Source: The Times of Israel)

Military Modernization:

  1. F-35I Adir Fighter Jets: Israel has received the first batch of F-35I Adir fighter jets, a variant of the F-35 Lightning II, from the United States. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
  2. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has developed a new missile defense system, the Iron Beam, designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells. (Source: Defense News)

Personnel and Equipment:

  1. IDF Chief of Staff: Major General Aviv Kochavi was appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces in January 2020. (Source: The Times of Israel)
  2. New Israeli Tank: The Israeli military has unveiled a new tank, the Namer, designed to provide better protection for troops in urban warfare scenarios. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

Please note that the news articles and updates provided are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.