IDF Radio, Military radio station in Tel Aviv, Israel
IDF Radio is a military broadcasting station in Tel Aviv that transmits news, music, and defense updates across multiple frequencies. Listeners throughout the country can access the station through FM radio, online platforms, and mobile apps.
The station was founded in 1950, continuing the broadcasting work of the Hagana militia that preceded it. Its first broadcast began with a trumpet fanfare followed by the Israeli national anthem.
The station brought casual Hebrew speech into broadcasting, shifting how younger Israelis connected with radio media. This informal tone became a defining feature that set it apart from more formal news outlets.
You can tune in through FM radio, stream online, or use mobile apps from anywhere in the country. Coverage reaches all parts of Israel without gaps.
During the 1973 war, it became the first Israeli station to broadcast continuously around the clock without interruption. This achievement showed how vital reliable information became during that period.
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