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Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is the national military of the State of Israel, responsible for the nation's defense across land, air, and sea. Established in 1948, it is a conscript-based force currently engaged in a high-intensity, multi-front conflict against the Iranian regime and its regional proxies, including Hezbollah and the Houthis.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) serves as the primary guarantor of Israeli national security and sovereignty. As of June 2026, the IDF has transitioned into a state of direct, high-intensity confrontation with the Iranian regime, moving beyond the traditional 'war between wars' doctrine to active kinetic operations within Iranian territory. This shift followed a massive Iranian ballistic missile barrage, which the IDF successfully neutralized using its multi-layered air defense systems. Following these events, the IDF Chief of Staff approved offensive plans, leading to targeted strikes on approximately 20 military sites in central and western Iran, including drone manufacturing plants and air defense batteries in Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz.

On the northern front, the IDF is conducting significant operations to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure. Recent achievements include the exposure and destruction of a massive, Iran-funded tunnel network beneath the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon. This complex, designed to house hundreds of operatives, was a central hub for rocket launches against northern Israeli communities. The IDF continues to operate in this sector to enforce security and prevent the establishment of a 'new equation' by the Iranian-led axis.

Domestically, the IDF maintains operational readiness across Judea and Samaria, responding to civil unrest and terror threats. While the military remains focused on external state actors and organized terror groups, it also navigates complex internal security challenges, including riots near Jewish communities in Mount Hebron. The IDF's current posture is characterized by a high state of alert, with the military leadership emphasizing that any further aggression from the Iranian axis will be met with decisive force. The organization remains a central pillar of Israeli resilience, integrating advanced technology and intelligence to safeguard the state's borders and citizens.

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Iran Releases Missile Launch Footage as Major Airports Halt Flights Amid Continued Strikes
Iranian state media and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released video footage on Monday purportedly showing the massive missile barrage launched toward Israel earlier this morning. The release of the footage coincided with an emergency shutdown of civilian aviation across the Islamic Republic, with authorities announcing the indefinite cancellation of all flights at Tehran's Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports, as well as Mashhad International Airport in the northeast. These developments occur as reports continue to emerge of active strikes and heavy fighter jet activity over the Iranian capital.
Iran Strikes Saudi Arabia, Targets US Air Base; Saudi Arabia Declares All-Clear
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IDF warns Iran made 'grave mistake' as airspace closures widen
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The IDF has revealed a large-scale underground terror tunnel network built by Hezbollah beneath the Beaufort Ridge, planned and funded by Iran. The network, located six kilometers from Metula, includes living quarters, medical facilities, and weapons storage, and was designed to accommodate hundreds of terrorists. Israeli forces from the Golani Brigade, Maglan, and Yahalom units are working to dismantle the tunnels and establish operational control over the area.

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