Israeli military news today

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 a rocket attack that hit a residential area in the southern Israeli city of Sderot. (Source: Haaretz)
  2. Israel Deploys Additional Troops to West Bank: The IDF has deployed additional troops to the West Bank, amid concerns over increased Palestinian violence and tensions. (Source: Times of Israel)
  3. Israel and US Conduct Joint Military Exercise: The Israeli military and the US military conducted a joint exercise in the Negev Desert, focusing on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations. (Source: Jerusalem Post)

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. The operation is still ongoing.
  2. Operation Dawn of the Desert: In June 2019, the IDF launched Operation Dawn of the Desert, a military operation aimed at destroying Hamas tunnels and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Recent Military Exercises:

  1. Exercise "Blue Flag": The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise "Blue Flag" in October 2019, a large-scale aerial exercise involving fighter jets from several countries, including the US, France, and Germany.
  2. Exercise "Noble Dina": The IDF conducted Exercise "Noble Dina" in November 2019, a joint military exercise with the US military, focusing on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.

Recent Military Procurement:

  1. F-35 Fighter Jets: Israel has received additional F-35 fighter jets from the US, bringing the total number of F-35s in the Israeli Air Force to 50.
  2. Iron Dome Defense System: The IDF has received additional funding to upgrade and expand the Iron Dome defense system, which has been used to intercept rockets and missiles from Gaza.

Recent Military Personnel News:

  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, replacing General Gadi Eisenkot.
  2. IDF Officer Killed: An IDF officer was killed in a shooting attack in the West Bank in October 2019.

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