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Israel says it's ready to push Iran out of Syria

Israel says it's ready to push Iran out of Syria

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned  Iran that Israel would not tolerate any efforts to harm the country or its citizens. “The Iranians are extending their outreach to Judea and Samaria and Gaza, and …

Israeli Defense Minister to be temporarily replaced

Israeli Defense Minister to be temporarily replaced

The Israeli government has decided on a candidate for the post of acting Israeli Minister of Defense. It was done due to the departure of the current head of the department, Yoav Galant, to the Munich Security Conference.

Azerbaijani and Israeli Defense Ministers hold phone talks

Azerbaijani and Israeli Defense Ministers hold phone talks

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov and Minister of Defense of Israel Yoav Galant held phone talks today at the initiative of the Israeli side, according to the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. Galant noted …

Erdoğan meets with Israeli Defense Minister

Erdoğan meets with Israeli Defense Minister

On Thursday, October 27, a meeting was held in Ankara between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. The Turkish leader received the Israeli Defense Minister at the Presidential Complex. The …

Turkey and Israel normalize defense ties

Turkey and Israel normalize defense ties

Israel’s defense minister Benny Gantz became the first top defense official from his country to visit Turkey in 12 years Thursday as the two nations take steps to normalize their strained ties. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar …

Ilham Aliyev and Benjamin Gantz review issues of military co-op

Ilham Aliyev and Benjamin Gantz review issues of military co-op

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Minister of Defense of Israel Benjamin Gantz. The sides exchanged views on the long-term military-technical cooperation between the two countries and prospects in this …

Israeli defense minister nominates new army chief

Israeli defense minister nominates new army chief

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has nominated Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi as the country’s next army chief, his office said. The nomination of Halevi, who serves as deputy to outgoing Chief of General Staff Aviv Kohavi, will be …

Israel continues operation in Gaza Strip

Israel continues operation in Gaza Strip

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced the continuation of the operation against Islamic Jihad after assessing the situation together with the heads of law enforcement agencies, the press service of the ministry reports. …

Israel announces completion of Gaza border barrier

Israel announces completion of Gaza border barrier

Israel on Tuesday announced the completion of a sensor-equipped underground wall on its side of the Gaza border, a counter-measure developed after Hamas militants used tunnels to blindside its troops in a 2014 war. Israel went public …

Israeli army calls up 9,000 reservists

Israeli army calls up 9,000 reservists

Israel on Thursday said it was massing troops along the Gaza frontier and calling up 9,000 reservists ahead of a possible ground invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory, as the two bitter enemies plunged closer to all-out war. The …

Israeli ground offensive in Gaza 'on table'

Israeli ground offensive in Gaza 'on table'

As the Israeli military intensifies its strike on Hamas, plans for a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip will be presented to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi for approval later on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, IDF …

Israel orders troop reinforcements as hostilities ramp up

Israel orders troop reinforcements as hostilities ramp up

The Israeli army said in a statement that the chief of staff has called in troop reinforcements in the country's south as hostilities in Gaza press into a second day. Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has ordered the …

Israel successfully launches spy satellite into orbit

Israel successfully launches spy satellite into orbit

Israel’s Defense Ministry announced the successful launch of a new spy satellite early on Monday. It said the 'Ofek 16' reconnaissance satellite was launched at 4 a.m. from central Israel into space. It described the …

Israel launches Northern Shield operation

Israel launches Northern Shield operation

Israel’s Defense Forces have launched Northern Shield operation to expose and destroy tunnels, built by the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah, crossing into Israel, IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus said. …