Former Northern Command head selected by defense minister, following recommendations by outgoing and incoming army heads

Military officials tell Israeli TV that the Lebanese terror group is continuing to build lookouts on northern frontier under guise of NGO, in violation of UN resolution

Military's Arabic-language spokesperson publishes images of ‘Green Without Borders’ post along Lebanon security fence, alleging it to be a front for the Iran-backed terror group

Amid tensions over gas dispute, IDF Northern Command chief says work on posts along frontier intensifying, but Hezbollah operatives 'will pay the price' in future conflict

Military does not believe conflict is imminent, but says Iran-backed terrorist militia, with which it fought a war in 2006, has an arsenal of roughly 140,000 missiles

After killing of Iranian nuke scientist, Kohavi says military is 'aware of possible developments,' but operating as usual; praises troops for thwarting attack on Golan border

Gen. Mark Milley meets with defense minister, IDF chief and Mossad head, speaks with Netanyahu via video, receives intel briefings

Border blast heightens tensions; army sets up roadblocks, sends additional troops, increases intelligence gathering in north out of concern terror group may launch revenge attack

Head of IDF Northern Command says Israel indebted to the Christian-led militia for its role in maintaining the southern Lebanon Security Zone, designed to defend northern Israel

Defense minister makes first visit to Northern Command, discusses Iranian presence in Syria, gets updates on Lebanon from top brass