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IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025
IDF troops carry out the Magen Oz drill on November 26, 2025.

IDF drills northern border readiness for surprise scenarios after Hezbollah chief's death

 Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

 A police helicopter during a firefighting drill in the Jerusalem Hills region, June 10, 2025.

Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Authority conduct drill in Jerusalem Hills


Col. Sharon Asman likely died from cardiac arrest, committee investigating his death finds

The committee found that the medical teams should have used a defibrillator at an earlier stage in the resuscitation attempt, even if there was no guarantee that it would have saved him.

IDF Lt.-Col. Sharon Asman who collapsed and died during a combat fitness drill, July 1, 2021.

Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in 'Desert Falcon'

The drill took place out of the IAF’s Ovda Airbase and saw the jets flying mostly over Israel’s Negev desert.

 Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in the 'Desert Falcon' drill, on January 16, 2022.

US NAVCENT Commander Cooper visits Israel

The visit was Cooper's third visit to Israel in the past six months, comes days after IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley.

 Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) Vice Adrimal Brad Cooper with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi.

Iran's war games in the Gulf were 'warning to Israel'

'These exercises had a very clear message: a serious, real ... warning to threats by the Zionist regime's authorities to beware of their mistakes.'

 An explosion is seen behind a soldier during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17',in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.

Iran showcases missile threats as part of ‘Great Prophet 17’ drill - analysis

In recent weeks, Iran has also tested air defenses over Natanz and Bushehr, facilities linked to its nuclear program.

 An explosion is seen behind a soldier during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17',in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021.

14 Days: Budget approval

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Budget approval in the Knesset.

Naval war drill: Israel, US, UAE, Bahrain hold first joint sea exercise

Israel, UAE, Bahrain and the US Navy are holding a multilateral maritime drill in the Red Sea.

US Navy 5th fleet ship.

Israel to hold COVID-19 ‘war games’ on Thursday

A national exercise called the “Omega Exercise” will be held on Thursday to prepare the country for the next coronavirus outbreak.

 Shaare Zedek hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on September 23, 2021.

Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf

The exercise covers an area from the eastern parts of the Strait of Hormuz to the northern parts of the Indian Ocean and parts of the Red Sea.

Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US

IDF holding amphibious drill in Eilat with US NAVCENT forces

IDF troops will include forces from the Maglan commando unit and from the Lotar anti-terrorism unit as well as from the School for Infantry Corps Professions and Squad Commanders.

IDF soldiers are seen taking part in military drills in Israel's North to simulate a war with Hezbollah.