Israel sees record number of requests for government support for sporting events

Apr 04, 2024

The ministry said 990 such requests were submitted so far in 2024 to it through Merkava, the government system.

IDF's 'Merkava' tanks in action near the Gaza Strip

Oct 22, 2023

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, several Merkava tanks and troops have been positioned by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) near the...

Israel approves USD 1.4 billion plan to accelerate tank, armored vehicle production

Aug 20, 2025

The Israeli government has approved a major plan to accelerate the production of Merkava tanks and the Tiger and Eitan armored personnel carriers, with...

UN says Israel shot at its peacekeepers in Lebanon

Nov 17, 2025

Israeli forces on Sunday (local time) "fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers from a Merkava tank from near a position Israel has established in Lebanese territory",...