Mission Brief (Official IDF Substack)

Mission Brief (Official IDF Substack)

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Field notes from the International Spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces.

Iran Is Recruiting Children Into the War
BlogApr 6, 2026

Iran Is Recruiting Children Into the War

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on March 26, 2026 a recruitment drive called “Homeland-Defending Combatants for Iran,” openly inviting volunteers as young as 12 to join the Basij paramilitary. Eyewitness reports and video evidence show children armed with AK‑47‑style...

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How Israel Is Redefining Aerial Defense
BlogMar 22, 2026

How Israel Is Redefining Aerial Defense

Israel’s air‑defense network, now operating in tandem with U.S. forces, has shifted from theory to live combat. A layered architecture—Arrow 3, Arrow 2, THAAD, David’s Sling and Iron Dome—covers the full altitude spectrum, intercepting missiles before they reach civilian areas. Joint command...

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Simultaneous Fire - Operational Updates on the Israeli Home Front
BlogMar 13, 2026

Simultaneous Fire - Operational Updates on the Israeli Home Front

An Iranian ballistic missile struck a home in Zarzir, injuring over 60 civilians, while Hezbollah launched nearly 200 rockets and 20 UAVs in a coordinated assault on Israel’s north. Israeli early‑warning teams and the IDF quickly intercepted many threats, neutralizing...

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Operation Roaring Lion – Day Four Update
BlogMar 4, 2026

Operation Roaring Lion – Day Four Update

Operation Roaring Lion entered its fourth day with intensified air campaigns against Iran and its proxies. Israeli Air Force pilots have flown roughly 1,600 strike sorties, deploying about 4,000 munitions, and executed over 300 strike waves in the last 24...

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