Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
Australia members of the Gaza bound Global Sumud Flotilla arrive at Sydney airport. Photo: X.
June 18, 2026, 11:38 am
AFP to look into flotilla activist abuse claims
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she believes women; AJA asks the AFP to examine Australian flotilla participants themselves and if they breached terrorism laws
By Bruce Hill
IDF forces in the Gaza Strip. Photo: IDF
October 30, 2025, 9:10 am
279 attempted suicide since start of 2024
Between January 2024 and July 2025, 279 Israel Defence Forces soldiers attempted to take their own lives.
By STAV LEVATON
Idan Amedi in concert. Photo: supplied
August 19, 2025, 12:28 pm
Singer Idan Amedi reunites with life-saving medic
In an extraordinary moment, Fauda star and Israeli music sensation, Idan Amedi surprised his audience by embracing the IDF combat medic who was part of the team that rescued him from near death.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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
Sar-El volunteers at Tel Hashomer IDF base
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
Michael Balkin.
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
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