Training

IDF forum sums up months of training and operations

Senior IDF officials held an operational meeting to discuss the lessons of the Chariots of Fire and Breaking the Wave operations.

Heroes:

Israel Dog Unit thwarts terror, finds missing people and more

'If Israel experiences more severe earthquake, thousands of bodies and additional people, still alive, could be trapped under rubble.'

Dog Unit sees missing persons increase during coronavirus crisis

IDU Commander: 'We're stepping up training, readying more rescue teams, as well as continuing searching for missing people.'

"You have one mission: win the next war"

Golani and 7th Battalion forces completed two weeks of training in the Golan Heights intended to improve their battlefield skills.

Elite units trainer to supplement Israel Dog Unit

Guerrilla warfare expert specializing in IDF special units Nadav Yair trains Israel Dog Unit for advanced search-and-rescue.

Israel holds mass causality emergency scenario

Israel's volunteer emergency medical service United Hatzalah trains for mass causality attacks in Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium.

Arabs celebrate with illegal fireworks, weapons fire

With completion of PA matriculation exams, tens of thousands of students take to streets of eastern J'lem and Judea/Samaria with fireworks.

4 IDF soldiers injured in rocket explosion

2 officers, 2 other soldiers lightly injured in training exercise in southern Israel after 'infantry viper' rocket explodes. 2 hospitalized.

'We shook out the dust; we're ready for any scenario'

Arutz Sheva reporter joins Binyamin Brigade Battalion 43 commander training: 'Army ready for next battle - we've made a quantum leap.'

Counterterrrosim organization offers free training course

Terror survivors call for business, religious organizations, to complete counterterrorism training.

Watch: Israeli Navy trains for combat

Elite Shayetet 3 unit destroys 'enemy vessel' with ship-to-ship missiles in training exercise.

Scotland:

Jewish lawyer sanctioned for defending Israel online

Jewish lawyer in Scotland sanctioned for online argument with pro-Arab university lecturer.

ZAKA commanders become emergency rescuers

40 volunteers undergo special training including rescue techniques at Home Front Command base.

Watch: Combat training in the heart of Hevron

Central Command holds training course in Kiryat Arba and Hevron, with participation of senior commanders.

Watch: Integrated combat on the battlefield

IDF divisions finish 3-week joint training exercise.

'Impressive endurance':

Paratroopers prepared and ready for next war

After arduous 'War Week' including hours of live-fire exercises in built-up and open areas, paratroopers to receive prestigious Red Beret.

Watch: Paratroopers train for deployment deep in enemy territory

Soldiers prepare for military operations abroad, including in enemy states far from Israel's borders.

Inside the most challenging course in the IDF

Arutz Sheva joins the IDF's Naval Captain's course to see what the future commanders of Israel's ships and submarines must go through.

Exclusive:

IDF updates procedures following spate of fatal mishaps

Increased incidence of fatal firing accidents leads IDF to prohibit weapons-related exercises that include pointing weapons at persons.

New NREMT training program for gap year/MASA students

US students spending time in Israel now have an opportunity to participate in Israel’s first officially recognized NREMT training program.

WATCH: Soldiers train to free hostages from hotel

IDF forces practice scenarios posing potential danger to life in vacation city of Eilat.

Killed officer simulated terrorist before being shot

Senior officer on initial investigation: 'We can neither judge the soldier who fired nor the officer who didn't properly unload the weapon.'

Brigadier-General: Recognizing Israel crucial to fighting for it

Brigadier-General Eliezer Toledano says only by connecting to the land can army effectively fight for Israel.

Near-Disaster as Soldier’s Parachute Fails

Quick-thinking soldier survives near-disaster in training; IDF investigating.

Brig. Commander: Lack of Training Ruining Fighters' Fitness

IDF officials discuss budget cuts' impact on forces' fitness, competency; insist that advanced training will not be affected.

Soldier Who Collapsed: a Recent U.S. Immigrant

The soldier made Aliyah a year ago and lives on Kibbutz Malkia in the north.

‘We’re Heading for Repeat of the Second Lebanon War’

‘National responsibility’ activists angry, worried at decision to slash IDF training. ‘We’ve been there before.’

Video: IDF Prepares for Urban Warfare

IDF unit prepares for fighting in an urban environment. Combat robots help counter the risk of IEDs.

IDF to Update Captivity Training for Soldiers

The IDF will update the captivity training it provides to soldiers in its elite units based on information provided by Gilad Shalit.

Report: Iran Funding Terror Camp in Iraq

An Iranian-funded religious academy in Iraq is training approximately 1,500 recruits from Arab countries to use "combat weapons."

MK: Save Money, Don’t Train Women

MK suggests slashing IDF budget by 200 million by cancelling 2-3 weeks of training for female soldiers.

‘Physically Fit’ to Carry 130 Medals and Trophies

IDF physical fitness officer Captain Ishta is in great shape. While combat soldiers are decorated with a few medals, he has 100.

ExpeditionDI: The Game Which Prepares Soldiers for Battle

Quantum3D presents ExpeditionDI, a simulation and training tool for ground soldiers. Don't be fooled by its "cool game" appearance.