30.11.2025 22:35
The Israel Defense Forces have decided to tighten mobile device rules for senior officers by banning Android phones. According to reports from the Jerusalem Post and Army Radio, under the new directive, commanders with the rank of lieutenant colonel and above will only be allowed to use Apple iPhone devices provided by the IDF for official communications.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has made a critical change to enhance cybersecurity at the senior command level. According to Army Radio and the Jerusalem Post, the IDF has banned the use of Android phones on official lines and made the iPhone mandatory for officers with the rank of lieutenant colonel and above.
PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED MILITARY INFORMATION
The decision is said to have been made to create tighter protection against cyber threats to classified military information.
According to officials, this step aims to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to senior officers' phones and to standardize security protocols.
It is noted that by operating the IDF's operating system through a single brand, security controls, software updates, and intrusion detection processes can be managed more easily.