Posts Tagged: IDF Southern Command
IDF Southern Command’s Fire Unit Holds First War Drill Since Gaza Conflict in May
JNS.org - The Fire Control Center of the Israel Defense Forces Southern Command held its first war drill since “Operation Guardian of the Walls” in...
Head of IDF Southern Command: ‘We’re Ready for Next Stage’ of Operation Against Hamas
The head of IDF Southern Command told Israel’s Channel 13 on Thursday that the IDF is preparing for “the next stage” of Israel’s latest conflict...
IDF Massing Ground Forces on Gaza Border Amid Concerns Over Possible Terrorist Infiltration Attempts
The Israeli military is massing ground forces on the border with the Gaza Strip in an effort to thwart possible terrorist infiltration attempt from the...
Israeli Military Said to Be Making Significant Progress in Shoring Up Gaza Border Defenses
The IDF is making significant progress in its efforts to shore up defenses along the Gaza border, including an underground barrier, an above-ground fence and...
IDF General: Hamas Taking Advantage of Quiet on Gaza Border to Build Up Strength for Next War
Hamas is taking advantage of the current quiet on the Israel-Gaza border to build up its strength for the next round of fighting, a high-ranking...
IDF Officer: Hamas Is Deterred, But Gearing Up for Next War With Israel
JNS.org - Eyeing a fresh round of violence with Israel, the Hamas terrorist organization is sparing no effort to enhance its arsenal and train its operatives,...
IDF Drills ‘Extreme’ Scenarios, Including ISIS Attack
JNS.org - The Israel Defense Forces Southern Command held a surprise drill earlier this week to practice readiness for “extreme” scenarios such as a clash with...
Hamas Working to Outsmart Iron Dome With Investment in Short Range Missile Production
Gaza based terror group Hamas is attempting to bolster its capabilities with shorter range rockets, that have a maximum range of 30 kilometers, in order...
New IDF Southern Command Chief Sworn In
Ynet - Maj.-Gen. Sami Turgeman officially took over as the head of the IDF Southern Command on Thursday, replacing Maj.-Gen. Tal Russo, who is retiring...
