Posts Tagged: IDF Israel
How to Debate Israel’s National Security Decisions
In the public debate about Israel’s national security in general and a desirable Israeli-Palestinian settlement in particular, the dividing line between “political” and “professional” has...
Iran and Israel Are on a Collision Course
JNS.org - The past few days have shown that Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct military confrontation. First came the Israeli airstrike...
New IDF Chief of Staff Takes Charge Facing an Explosive Region
JNS.org - The recent appointment of Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi as the next Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) means that the Israeli...
IDF Ground Forces Acquire More Precise Rocket Firepower
JNS.org - A recent deal for the purchase of hundreds of millions of shekels worth of guided rockets for the IDF is a forward-looking step...
Yes, Israeli Security Forces Should Question Everyone Equally
JNS.org - In recent weeks, a handful of American Jews have loudly complained about being questioned by the Israeli police over their contacts with Palestinians....
Israel’s Active Defense Campaign in Syria: The Next Phase
Tehran’s recent decision to attempt direct clashes with Israel resulted in a resounding defeat on May 10, when the IDF destroyed 50 Iranian military targets...
Israeli Angels Wear Green
JNS.org - I remember shortly before Operation Cast Lead in 2008/2009 --the first of the three Gaza operations within a four-year period -- I drove a number of times...
Two Palestinians Breach Gaza Security Fence in Fourth Incident This Week
JNS.org - Two Palestinians breached the security fence around Gaza on Thursday carrying a knife and wire cutters, the fourth such incident in just one week. The...
How the IDF Is Preparing for a Multi-Front War
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plan designed to prepare it for the challenge of multiple-front warfare is now entering its third year. The ability to operate effectively...
Why the Future Looks Bright for ‘Special’ and ‘Regular’ IDF Soldiers Alike
JNS.org - My name is Oren. I am 41 years old, married to Hila and a father of three. I’ve made a career serving in the...
IDF Prepares for New High-Tech Home in Southern Israel’s ‘Silicon Wadi’
JNS.org - The IDF is gearing up for a major relocation to southern Israel, where it plans to create new environs replete with academia and high-tech...
IDF Is Israel’s Most Trusted Public Institution, Survey Shows
JNS.org - The IDF is the most trusted public institution in Israel, according to the newly released 2017 Israel Democracy Index survey. Eighty-one percent of respondents said...
Israel’s Iron Dome System Goes Naval
JNS.org - The Israeli Navy has a new tool at its disposal to defend the country’s offshore gas rigs in the Mediterranean Sea, which are under...
Artificial Intelligence Shapes the IDF in Ways Never Imagined
JNS.org - In pop culture and science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) is often portrayed as a threat to humanity. But in the real world, AI's many...
