Israel Defence Forces (IDF)

John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare at the US Military Academy at West Point, speaking at a ZFA event in Melbourne.

December 23, 2024, 9:30 am

Hamas casualty figures are lies says expert

IDF humanitarian actions “unprecedented” says Spencer

By Bruce Hill

Sar-El volunteers at Tel Hashomer IDF base.

November 29, 2023, 6:58 am

‘Crying out for help’

"I needed to actually be on the ground and doing something to help the people of Israel,"

By Bruce Hill

Protesters holding placards and Israeli flags join a gathering outside the headquarters of the BBC in London on October 16. Photo: Daniel Leal / AFP

November 24, 2023, 1:06 pm

BBC apologies after false claim

The BBC has come under attack for its coverage of the war between Israel and the Hamas terror organisation...

By AJN STAFF

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Photo: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP

November 24, 2023, 12:59 pm

Iran will not directly enter war – report

Since the conflict began, there has been debate over how deeply involved and aware Tehran was of the planned brutal incursion. Iranian leaders have repeatedly warned Israel of the threat of a regional war over the offensive in Gaza, but have denied involvement in the massacre.

By AJN STAFF

IDF troops inside Gaza on November 21. Photo: IDF Spokesman

November 23, 2023, 3:23 pm

IDF encircles Hamas stronghold of Jabaliya

The ground operation has concentrated on northern Gaza but is expected to expand to the Strip's south in the future stages of the war.

By Emanuel Fabian, AGENCIES and TOI STAFF

November 21, 2023, 7:16 am

Help free up soldiers at IDF bases

"There are no tourists in Israel and there's very few people volunteering, so Israelis are very appreciative of any contribution you make..."

By Bruce Hill

Beanies and letters from Our Kitchen Hand program participants.

November 15, 2023, 1:32 pm

Beanies for the IDF soldiers

“There are so many people out there who would like to be doing something for Israel,” Pam said. “The emotion shown when the beanies are being delivered is unbelievable; tears are shed.”

By Jessica Abelsohn

A sign written by soldiers apologizing for breaking into the Kibbutz Be'eri nursery so they could water plants in the evacuated community, November 4, 2023. Photo: screenshot X

November 10, 2023, 10:00 am

Soldiers break into Kibbutz Be’eri’s nursery – to water the plants

The owner of a nursery in Kibbutz Be'eri has hailed a ‘small miracle’ in the devastated community, when she returned weeks after the October 7 massacre to discover the plants are still thriving.

IDF ground forces in the northern Gaza Strip. Photo: Israel Defence Forces

November 9, 2023, 12:39 pm

IDF ‘tightening noose’ around Hamas in Gaza City

"We will fight together, and with God's help, we will win together,"

By Emanuel Fabian, Michael Bachner and LAZAR BERMAN

IDF ground forces operate in the northern Gaza Strip, in this photo released for publication on November 7, 2023. Photo: Israel Defence Forces

November 8, 2023, 1:22 pm

IDF ‘tightening noose’ around Hamas in Gaza City

Netanyahu says ‘We’re reaching deeper than Hamas ever imagined,’ urges Red Cross to demand access to hostages, rules out fuel entering Gaza, warns Hezbollah against joining war

By Emanuel Fabian, Michael Bachner and LAZAR BERMAN

November 2, 2023, 2:11 pm

Healing Israel’s wounded soldiers

ZDVO Australia president Michael Balkin was excited to arrive in Israel early last month, before everything changed.

By Michael Balkin

Ambulances at the entrance to emergency at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on October 15. Photo: Dawood Nemer / AFP

November 1, 2023, 4:19 pm

IDF: Main Hamas base under Shifa Hospital

According to the IDF, Hamas’s internal security also has a command centre inside Shifa Hospital, from which it directs rocket fire on Israel and stores weapons.

By Emanuel Fabian and TOI STAFF

Teens play with children in Jerusalem during the weeks after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Photo: Odelia Kaye

November 1, 2023, 11:03 am

With young adults off to war, Israeli teens are stepping up in their communities

Since war began earlier this month, most young Israeli men and some women have been drafted into military service, and teens have been uniquely positioned to step into the gap.

By Daniela Gribetz

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi speaks to media near the Gaza border.
Photo: Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel

October 26, 2023, 11:50 am

Ground op delayed by ‘tactical matters’

The IDF said on Tuesday it had also foiled several plans by Hezbollah terrorists to carry out attacks against Israel from southern Lebanon, as skirmishes continued on the northern border amid fears a new front could be opened.

By AJN STAFF

October 26, 2023, 11:35 am

Lord mayor slammed

'Consistent with the objective of maintaining social harmony, the City should not display any partisan symbols associated with the current conflict'

By Gareth Narunsky