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IDF Editorial Team 08/10/2023 (October 8, 2023) 16:04 The IDF identified a target approaching Israeli territory and launched an interceptor toward it. An initial inquiry indicates that this was not a hostile aircraft and did not pose a threat to civilians. No attack was carried out in Lebanese territory. 15:46 The Chief of the General Staff is conducting a situational assessment in southern Israel. A short while ago, IDF fighter jets conducted an intensive aerial strike, targeting sites adjacent to the security fence near Beit Hanoun used by the Hamas terrorist organization to carry out attacks against Israel 14:05 :over...

They’re young, hot and ready for war. Members of the Israel Defense Forces are posting “thirst traps” on TikTok amid the nation’s conflict with Hamas — and experts say it’s part of a larger strategy to garner support and spread nationalism as the social media masses flock to support Palestinians, Rolling Stone reported. The IDF, which is in the midst of a cease-fire with Hamas following a short war that left 13 Israelis and over 240 Palestinians dead, has long been social media-savvy with a strong online presence, but they’ve stepped up their game amid the latest round of conflict...

The Israeli Military by Ari Bussel A right of passage in Israel, when one turns 18, is being drafted into the military. Men serve three years and women normally serve half that long. Officers (men or women) are signed for an additional year, for the privilege of attending the OfficersÂ’ Training School. Some (men and women) then remain in service as a vocation and are entitled to early retirement at the age of 40, at which time they typically embark on a second career. This was the way the system used to work. After completing the matriculation exams, a young...

Peretz's comments come in light of the continuation of military operations in south Lebanon and diplomatic efforts to find a solution for the crisis, mainly at the United Nations Security Council. "A military confrontation is not sufficient," Peretz stressed. "It is a tool that creates a room for maneuver for reaching the best political deal." Peretz said that Israel's biggest problem is the fact that over million Israelis are in shelters and the army's duty is to allow northern communities to return to their lives as soon as possible.

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