In latest sign of increased cooperation among three countries that increasingly view Turkey as a rival in the Mediterranean Sea, IDF says “Noble Dina” exercise, which was led by Israel and also included France, covered “anti-submarine procedures, search and rescue scenarios, and a scenario simulating battle between ships.”
"The sense is that the soldier needs to wait until the last second and only then shoot," says P, a soldier currently undergoing infantry training.
The answer to this debate will be given if and when the Iranians carry out another attack. In the meantime, Israel must enlist the help of partners and convince them that the fight against Iranian terror, similar to the nuclear program, is not just an Israeli problem, but a global interest.
As development of the Arrow 4 defense system gets underway, the Institute of National Security Studies describes an "extreme scenario" of an under-discussed threat to Israel: missiles. If the public's behavior during COVID is any indication, says Brig. Gen. Udi Dekel, Israel is woefully unprepared.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz says any such arrangement will not constitute a formal security pact.
Muhammad Abu Adra, 43, was recruited by Hamas while in Gaza over a year and a half ago. Shin Bet: We view the exploitation of Israeli citizenship for the aiding of terrorist activities with severity.
Senior defense officials believe Israel must set clear red lines pertaining to Hezbollah's precision weapons project. Others believe Israel should consider "exploiting the opportunity" of a limited escalation on the northern border to target Hezbollah's precision capabilities.
Rafael’s air-defense system has successfully intercepted more than 90 percent of projectiles headed for built-up areas in Israel since 2011 and has become an essential element of national security, even as it had to overcome resistance before its initial arrival.
The move formalizes regular military exercises among the US, Israel and Arab states, which is "crucial for developing effective theater missile defenses, as well as boosting readiness and interoperability in cyber, counterterrorism, special operations, and maritime security."
The main difficulty facing the IDF in its fight to combat deadly rock-throwers is the lack of intelligence, both before and after an incident occurs. New pilot programs now in the field are using groundbreaking technology to take the fight to the enemy before he strikes.