Tanks

Tensions rise in Givati unit after religious soldiers refuse mission involving female medic

Sources familiar with the details warned that the way the incidents are handled could lead to a broader crisis involving yeshiva student units in the IDF.

A Namer APC shows off its abilities traversing steep terrain
Merkava Tank in southern Israel, on the border with Gaza, November 11, 2024.

Cyprus ramping up pressure on Tel Aviv while eyeing Israel’s Merkava tanks for its army - report

OPERATIONS CONDUCTED by troops from the 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon.

401st Brigade ends eight-month southern Lebanon mission after destroying 1,200 Hezbollah sites

GRADUATES OF the IDF’s new targeting cell officers’ course graduation ceremony. Established to train commanders to coordinate precision strikes by integrating intelligence, ground forces, air power, drones, artillery, & naval assets while balancing operational needs while minimizing civilian harm.

Inside the IDF's cutting-edge 'targeting cell' course, shaped by lessons from the Gaza war


IDF tanks roll into central Rafah in unprecedented thrust into city

The tanks were spotted near Al-Awda mosque as IDF deepened its operations in Rafah.

 IDF tank operates in the Gaza Strip. May 28, 2024.

IDF tanks kill 5, wound 7 in Gaza friendly fire accident, IDF releases names

On Wednesday, a friendly fire incident occurred in Jabalya, involving two IDF tanks firing on a forward IDF battalion headquarters, resulting in casualties.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank.

Four men in a tank: A story of camaraderie among IDF tank crews - opinion

There are four soldiers in an Israeli tank: the commander, the driver, the gunner, and the loader. E, who is slim and of average height, became a gunner.

 IDF TANK near the Gaza border, March 26.

UN report says IDF tank fire killed 'clearly identifiable' reporter

"The firing at civilians, in this instance clearly identifiable journalists, constitutes a violation of UNSCR 1701 (2006) and international law," the UNIFIL report said.

 A journalist's car burns at the site where Reuters videojournalist Issam Abdallah was killed and six others were injured on Friday when missiles fired from the direction of Israel struck them, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, October 13, 2023.

Israeli tank 'likely' fired machine gun at reporters in Lebanon, report claims

"It is considered a likely scenario that a Merkava tank, after firing two tank rounds, also used its machine gun against the location of the journalists," TNO's report said.

 A journalist's car burns at the site where Reuters videojournalist Issam Abdallah was killed and six others were injured on Friday when missiles fired from the direction of Israel struck them, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, October 13, 2023.

Israeli military technology company, Elbit, signs $600 million deal with Australia

Elbit Systems to upgrade Australian necessary military equipment in beneficial new deal. Rafael and Plasan also involved in the project.

Australian APC armed with Israeli-made Spike missiles. It is estimated that each Australian APC will have Israeli systems worth more than $2.5 million.

Meet the Israeli tank unit that led the way into Gaza

Tank gunner Dar Cohen recalls how his company of tanks drove to fight terrorists on the Gaza border on October 7 and 8 and then prepared to lead the charge into Gaza.

 Dar Cohen and his company of Israeli Merkava IV tanks from the 401st Armored Brigade north of Gaza near Yad Mordechai on October 8, 2023.

IDF discovers models of Israeli tanks in Hamas training camp

Soldiers targeted a Hamas military post, which served as a training camp for the Khan Yunis Brigade of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.

 Model of Israeli tank found in a Hamas training complex, Khan Yunis, Gaza, January 18, 2024

More than just a war machine: Tankers make their tank their home

This unusual story of friendship, shared struggles, and unexpected moments of humanity offers a rare glimpse into the lives of soldiers in the field.

Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks

Meet the IDF unit ensuring Israeli tanks are battle ready for Gaza

The IDF’s 7th Brigade is operating in Khan Yunis defeating terrorists, while on border, tanks are repaired and quickly returned to action

 A Merkava 4 tank being repaired