Israel Defense Forces

2023-06-05 21:14:26 IDF: Soldiers from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion train in Morocco

For the First Time, the IDF Will Take an Active Part in the International Exercise “African Lion” on Moroccan Land

A delegation of 12 soldiers and commanders from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion left yesterday (Sunday), for the "African Lion 2023" exercise led by the Israeli Ground Forces in Morocco.

Participating in the exercise are about 18 countries and approximately 8,000 soldiers from the U.S. Armed Forces, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and the Ghana Armed Forces.

This is the first time that the IDF is taking an active part in the “African Lion” international exercise.

During the next two weeks, the soldiers will focus on training in various combat challenges that combine urban warfare and underground warfare, in which they will conclude in a common exercise for all participating armies.

The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen the relationship between the countries. Additionally, to create a mutual learning opportunity allowing the foreign armies to share knowledge.

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2023-06-05 08:21:40 IDF: The Military Court sentenced the individual responsible for the shooting attack in which the late Malachi Rosenfeld was murdered to two life sentences

Today (Sunday), the Military Court sentenced Maad Hamed, who was convicted, according to his admission, of the crime of intentionally causing the death of (equivalent to the offense of murder in Judea and Samaria) the late Malachi Rosenfeld on June 29, 2015. The defendant was also convicted of the offenses of attempting to intentionally cause death, membership and activity as part of an unlawful association and other offenses.

The defendant was convicted of establishing a terrorist cell on behalf of the Hamas terrorist organization. He did so with the goal of carrying out terrorist attacks Israeli against Israeli targets and was planning to carry out a shooting attack together with the other members of the terrorist cell. As part of this framework, on June 29, 2015, the defendant fired toward a private vehicle in which four Israeli passengers were sitting, killing Malachi Rosenfeld and injuring additional passengers. Furthermore, the defendant was prosecuted for another shooting attack in June 2015.

After hearing the arguments of both parties regarding the sentencing, the Military Court sentenced the defendant to two life sentences. In addition, it was determined that the defendant will pay compensation to the family of the deceased and the victims of the crime in a total amount of one million and 90 thousand NIS.

The military prosecution is in contact with the family members of the deceased and the victims of the crime, continuously updating them on developments and granting them all the rights they are lawfully entitled to. Open / Comment

2023-06-03 21:31:54 Attached is the IDF announcement regarding Staff Sergeant Ori Izhak Iluz, who was killed this morning by an assailant who opened fire at him during a routine activity on the Egyptian border: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0306237112 Open / Comment

2023-06-03 18:32:57 IDF: Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: "This is a difficult incident, during which three soldiers, two men and a woman, were killed during operational activity to maintain the security along the Egyptian border.
We are investigating the incident in a thorough, in-depth manner, together with the Egyptian Armed Forces, and we will draw the necessary conclusions.”

A short time ago, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, concluded a situational assessment in the Paran Regional Brigade.

LTG Halevi examined the sequence of events in the location throughout the day together with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Eliezer Toledano, the Commanding Officer of the 80th Edom Division, BG Itzik Cohen and the Head of the International Cooperation Division, BG Effie Defrin.

Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: "This is a difficult incident, during which three soldiers, two young men and a young woman, were killed during operational activity to maintain the security along the Egyptian border. At the end of an exchange of fire, in which IDF soldiers strived for contact, the assailant was neutralized.
The incident took place at a border where operational activities are conducted every night.
We are investigating the incident in a thorough, in-depth manner, together with the Egyptian Armed Forces, and we will draw the necessary conclusions.
The soldiers fulfilled their duty and prevented further harm to IDF soldiers and civilians. I ask that you wish strength to the families for their loss.”

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC030623511 Open / Comment

2023-06-03 17:37:16 Attached is the IDF announcement regarding Staff Sergeant Ohad Dahan, who was killed this noon during an exchange of fire with an assailant in the Paran Regional Brigade area: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC030623700 Open / Comment

2023-06-03 15:50:20 Attached is the IDF announcement regarding Sergeant Lia Ben nun, who was killed this morning by an assailant who opened fire at her during a routine activity on the Egyptian border: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC030623701 Open / Comment

2023-06-03 14:52:36 IDF: In the early morning, two IDF soldiers, a male and a female, were killed by an assailant who opened fire at them while they secured a military post at the Egyptian border. Afterward, additional soldiers arrived at the area and conducted searches there.

At noon, during the searches, IDF soldiers identified the assailant in Israeli territory, and an exchange of fire was instigated between the assailant and the soldiers. The soldiers shot and neutralized the suspect. During the exchange of fire, an IDF soldier was killed and an IDF non-commissioned officer was lightly injured.

The assailant is an Egyptian policeman. An investigation is conducted in full cooperation with the Egyptian army.

The incident is investigated in the field by the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Eliezer Toledano, the Commanding Officer of the 80th Division, BG Itzik Cohen and additional commanders.

IDF soldiers continue searching the area to rule out the presence of any additional assailants. Open / Comment

2023-06-03 14:29:01 Attached is the IDF announcement regarding the death of an IDF soldier during an exchange of fire with an assailant at the Paran Regional Brigade area: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC030623444 Open / Comment

2023-06-03 13:27:43 Attached is the IDF announcement regarding the death of two IDF soldiers this morning (Saturday) due to a security incident at the Egyptian border: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC03062358 Open / Comment

2023-06-03 12:46:20 IDF: Following the initial report, during a confrontation with an assailant in Israeli territory a short while ago, an exchange of fire was instigated between the assailant and IDF soldiers. The soldiers responded with live fire and neutralized the assailant.
IDF soldiers continue searching the area. Open / Comment