The Israel Defense Forces fielded its first operational laser defense system, the Iron Beam, on July 18.

The entities involved

• Israel Defense Forces →

  combined military forces of Israel

  • IDF assessed the situation following an attack in Hebron and implemented an entry ban in Samaria.11:28
  • The Israel Defense Forces condemned an attack targeting European diplomats on October 25, 2026.11:13
• Iron Dome →

  Israeli air defense system to intercept and destroy short-range rockets, aircraft and other missiles with a range of 4 to 70 km

  • The new event covers three distinct facts: increased Iron Dome use due to Iranian launches, India purchasing Barak 8 systems from Israel, and Iron Dome production in Israel.Mon 23:20
  • State-owned Israeli manufacturer produced Tamir interceptor missiles for Iron Dome.Mon 23:20

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• Netanyahu and Katz confirm the mobilization of the Israel Defense Forces to defend Israel.Oct 15
• Israel Katz ordered the Israel Defense Forces to develop a new operational plan.Aug 17
• IDF eliminated Hamas commanders and terrorists after they exited Kamal Adwan Hospital, amid ongoing attacks on Israeli civilians.Oct 9
• IDF serves across Israel's various communities.Oct 15