FD
Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel
The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security apparatus. The IDF is headed by the chief of the general staff, who is subordinate to the defense minister.
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30-day activity pulse
Recent
256
Baseline
143
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Peak
79
Peak article volume on 2026-05-03.
Event Map
Event Timeline
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conflict · 2026-05-07
Shelling/artillery/missile attack in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah fires rocket barrage at IDF soldiers
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conflict · 2026-05-07
Air/drone strike in Southern Lebanon
IDF soldiers seriously injured by explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon
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conflict · 2026-05-06
Air/drone strike in Dahiyeh
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs and capital areas, first attack since ceasefire
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-05-06
Capital Allocation Event in Tel Aviv
Israeli defense-tech startup Kela raises $200 million at $1.2 billion valuation
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-05-05
Criticize or denounce in Jerusalem
Smotrich faces backlash for saying Abbas-backed government is worse than Oct. 7
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-05-03
Sign formal agreement in Jerusalem
Israel approves plan to buy US F-35 and F-15I aircraft
🇱🇧LBN
conflict · 2026-05-03
Other in Yaroun
Israeli military damages Greek Catholic church and school in southern Lebanon
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conflict · 2026-05-03
Shelling/artillery/missile attack in Manara
Several missiles launched at IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-05-01
Impose state of emergency/martial law in northern Israel
Israel Home Front Command restricts gatherings in northern Israel
🇮🇱ISR
conflict · 2026-04-30
Air/drone strike in Galilee Panhandle
Israeli interceptions over Galilee Panhandle during morning rush hour
🇺🇸USA
cameoplus · 2026-04-30
Impose administrative sanctions in Nashville
Tennessee Governor signs bill recognizing “Judea and Samaria”
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-04-30
Refuse to yield in Jerusalem
Attorney General freezes discounted housing lottery to exclude Haredi couples
🇮🇱ISR
conflict · 2026-04-29
Disrupted weapons use in Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Israeli forces intercept humanitarian ship en route to Gaza
🇮🇱ISR
conflict · 2026-04-28
Remote explosive/landmine/IED in Esh Kodesh
Israeli forces neutralize explosive device near Jewish community in Samaria
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-04-28
Intent to Meet/Negotiate in Herzliya
Yair Lapid agrees to move down on Together list to include Gadi Eisenkot
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-04-27
Make statement in Jerusalem
Netanyahu says Israel still needs military action to stop Hezbollah rockets
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conflict · 2026-04-27
Air/drone strike in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes kill 14 in Lebanon despite ceasefire
🇮🇱ISR
cameoplus · 2026-04-27
Impose state of emergency/martial law in Mount Meron
Israeli government limits Lag Ba’omer celebrations on Mount Meron