IDF
Brig. Gen. Noam Sha’ar reveals Iran tried to tamper with Homefront Command early-warning system, with potential catastrophic results.
There were reportedly no damage or injuries from the projectile.
The Jewish state was the only nation to send a search-and-rescue team.
Former Israel Defense Forces’ Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot said “Operation Northern Shield” exposed and neutralized terror tunnels dug under the Israel-Lebanon security fence.
From driving tests to tax consultation, passport and ID assistance, and even an employment workshop, lone soldiers had the opportunity to receive one-on-one personal consultation on acclimating into post-army life in Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces’ Southern Command and its air force were on higher alert than normal, and a limited number of reservists were called up as reinforcements. And an Iron Dome missile-defense battery was positioned in central Israel.
“Terrorists shot at our troops stationed along Israel’s border fence with Gaza several times throughout the day. In response, IDF fighter jets struck several terror sites in a Hamas military camp in the northern Gaza Strip,” said the IDF in a statement.
Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel urged Israeli consumers to begin buying fresh fruits grown in Israel for their celebrations, noting that dried fruits became traditional only due to the difficulty in successfully transporting fresh produce from Israel to places around the world.
Whatever was hit in Syria by Israel may have belonged to a category known as “time-critical targets.” That could mean that imminent plans were in place to move the target to a place where it would be harder to strike.
Video shows lieutenant in paratroopers reconnaissance unit shaking off assailants, but not reacting violently • IDF reports forces were in village of Qadum to check riots • Announces it will demolish home of terrorist behind Ofra, Givat Asaf shootings.
The IAF has been invited to take part in the annual Cobra Warrior exercise at Coningsby airbase in Lincolnshire in September.
Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi becomes 22nd chief of staff in ceremony at Kirya military headquarters • IDF “expresses what is best in the people,” he says • Netanyahu: “You are carrying a heavy responsibility. The goal is clear—to retain superiority over our enemies.”
