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Soldier recounts terrorist attack

"I felt a bullet hit my helmet and lowered my head"

A soldier who participated in the exchange of fire with the terrorists at Yehuda Junction described the moments of the encounter, the bullet that struck his helmet, and his attempt to calm a fellow soldier.

"I felt a bullet hit my helmet and lowered my head"

Chief of Staff: Soldiers' actions prevented even greater tragedy

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction: "The terrorists were eliminated by a deputy battalion commander and a company commander."

Chief of Staff: Soldiers' actions prevented even greater tragedy

Terrorists eliminated

Two IDF soldiers killed in shooting attack near Judea Junction

5 Israelis injured in a shooting attack carried out by multiple terrorists near Judea Junction, one of them critically. Two terrorists eliminated following a manhunt and an exchange of fire.

Two IDF soldiers killed in shooting attack near Judea Junction

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, who was involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and rebuilding Hamas' military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

Israel sanctions Lebanese company that supplied fuel to Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved sanctions against Coral Oil after Israeli authorities found that the company supplied diesel and gasoline to a Hezbollah-owned fuel distributor.

Israel sanctions Lebanese company that supplied fuel to Hezbollah

Did Trump block Iran strike?

Netanyahu: Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.

Netanyahu:  Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

In unprecedented warning delivered through a UN official, Hamas threatens another October 7-style massacre, targeting Israel and abroad.

Unusual warning: Hamas threatens new October 7 massacre

As riots rock France

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Shin Bet Director David Zini meets French intelligence chiefs amid nationwide riots that left 150 police officers injured and over 1,200 protesters arrested.

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Report

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Dozens of Israeli military aircraft reportedly conduct "training exercise" near Iranian border, 800 miles from Israel.

IAF conducts show of force near Iranian border

Near diplomatic crisis

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

An out-of-control Israeli robotic APC prompts airstrikes that mistakenly targeted a Lebanese Army vehicle; no injuries were reported, IDF investigates.

IDF strikes just miss Lebanese troops

Clashes and protests

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Dozens of haredi protesters gathered outside the police station in Kfar Saba to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. Demonstrations were also held on Highway 4.

Haredi draft dodger arrested in Kfar Saba

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

Netanyahu calls for toppling Iran's regime as Katz warns of devastating retaliation, expanded Israeli control in Lebanon, and no withdrawal from Gaza.

Netanyahu and Katz warn: Iran will burn

From drones to balloons:

New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border

Drug shipment weighing 100 kilograms drops from the sky in southern Israel, exposing dangerous new smuggling tactic.

New smuggling method raises security fears on Jordan border

IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students

Even while studying at yeshiva, hesder students remain subject to military rules on political activity. The IDF has clarified what they can, and cannot, do during election season.

IDF issues election warning to hesder yeshiva students

IDF eliminates terrorist who planned attack killing four soldiers

IDF, ISA, eliminate Nukhba terrorist involved in planning explosive attack that killed four soldiers from IDF's Battalion 52 last year.

IDF eliminates terrorist who planned attack killing four soldiers

From the front lines to the ballot box: IDF soldiers begin voting

From Mount Hermon to Eilat and across Israel's borders, IDF soldiers begin casting their ballots at 850 military polling stations, including mobile stations for troops on operational missions.

From the front lines to the ballot box: IDF soldiers begin voting

Final ride:

Islamic Jihad operative arrested in taxi sting

He appeared to be an ordinary taxi driver in Bethlehem, but Israeli undercover officers discovered him helping rebuild Islamic Jihad's infrastructure and finance terrorist activity.

Islamic Jihad operative arrested in taxi sting

Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied

The man whose report led to the arrests on Highway 1 has been located and admitted that he lied. The suspects are apparently not terrorists, but the Shin Bet investigation is ongoing.

Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied

Kedumim:

9-year-old spots suspicious object in Samaria, prevents disaster

A 9-year-old boy from Kedumim spotted a suspicious object near the community and alerted his father. Security forces discovered it was a missile fuel tank left from the war with Iran and safely removed it.

9-year-old spots suspicious object in Samaria, prevents disaster

War, faith and a mission:

Nahal commander honors fallen comrades, inspires a new generation

After fighting on October 7, taking part in battles across the Gaza Strip and losing his comrades in Rafah, Captain Y. looks to the new generation of recruits with great faith, 'the spirit of victory of the Jewish people is stronger than ever.'

Nahal commander honors fallen comrades, inspires a new generation

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a senior Hamas official responsible for protecting the terrorist organization's leadership.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

Historic milestone in IDF:

First haredi officer course completed by Hashmonaim Brigade

Fifteen cadets graduate as Hashmonaim Brigade’s first officers. Chief of staff says they are breaking new ground in integrating haredim into the IDF and building the brigade’s command echelon.

First haredi officer course completed by Hashmonaim Brigade

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who participated in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre.

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

Netanyahu

'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he discussed toppling the Iranian regime with US President Donald Trump, declaring that the move would lead to Hezbollah's elimination and peace with Lebanon.

'We must complete the elimination of the Iranian regime'

If Hezbollah attacks

Katz threatens to expand control in Lebanon

Defense Minister warns: If Hezbollah joins an Iranian attack, the IDF will capture additional territory in Lebanon and incorporate it into the security zone.

Katz threatens to expand control in Lebanon

High alert

The Chief of Staff's pre-election message

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited a large-scale Gaza Division exercise and warned that Israel's enemies continue planning attacks despite suffering heavy blows.

The Chief of Staff's pre-election message

IDF develops new test that could change who gets recruited

The IDF is developing a new assessment to uncover hidden talents and open military career paths to candidates who may have been overlooked by traditional recruitment screening.

IDF develops new test that could change who gets recruited

Southern Lebanon

Over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites destroyed

IDF soldiers operating in the southern Lebanon security zone in recent weeks destroyed more than 540 terrorist infrastructure sites and located more than 150 weapons.

Over 540 terrorist infrastructure sites destroyed

IDF exposes Lebanese Army failures against Hezbollah

Months after Lebanon’s army claimed it had addressed a Hezbollah weapons site in southern Lebanon, the terror group was caught removing weapons and military equipment in the region.

IDF exposes Lebanese Army failures against Hezbollah

Millions taken from IDF?

Major wartime fraud investigation exposed

Police arrest 21 IDF personnel and civilian contractors in nationwide raids over suspected wartime fraud involving millions of shekels and military fuel.

Major wartime fraud investigation exposed

Family of fallen soldier alleges IDF failures in Lebanon

The father of a 21-year-old soldier killed in a Humvee rollover demands answers, alleging the vehicle traveled without an escort and that critical procedures may have been violated.

Family of fallen soldier alleges IDF failures in Lebanon

Terror attack foiled:

Elite Israeli forces arrest two on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

Acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence, elite Yamam forces arrested two suspects near Latrun on suspicion of planning an attack against Israeli civilians.

Elite Israeli forces arrest two on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

Captivity survivor's mother

'Netanyahu bears responsibility for nurturing Hamas in Gaza'

The mother of former hostage Avinatan Or blames the Prime Minister for allowing funds to flow to Hamas and for the prolonged war, but stops short of saying he should have resigned.

'Netanyahu bears responsibility for nurturing Hamas in Gaza'

Doctor who joined ISIS receives 27-month sentence

Mohammed Azzam, a doctor who worked at Soroka Hospital, pledged allegiance to ISIS after October 7 and possessed manuals for making explosives and poisons.

Doctor who joined ISIS receives 27-month sentence

Katz: IDF ready to destroy Hamas, demilitarize Gaza

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns time to destroy Hamas 'approaching,' says IDF is 'prepared' to demilitarize Gaza.

Katz: IDF ready to destroy Hamas, demilitarize Gaza

Netanyahu's harsh warning: 'Don't try us'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IAF base, warns Israel's enemies against attacking the Jewish state.

Netanyahu's harsh warning: 'Don't try us'

'No administrative detentions'

Katz backs IDF, puts responsibility on police

Defense Minister Israel Katz insists police, not the IDF, must handle Jewish rioters in Judea and Samaria, rejecting calls to restore administrative detention despite recent violence.

Katz backs IDF, puts responsibility on police

IDF on highest alert, reinforces forces ahead of elections

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders leave restrictions, increased commander presence, and additional troop deployments across multiple fronts to ensure Israel's elections proceed safely.

IDF on highest alert, reinforces forces ahead of elections

IDF reveals Hamas plot to bomb Gaza refugee camps

Newly-revealed Hamas document details plans to plant explosives near displaced civilians, triggering panic and allowing terrorists to escape advancing IDF forces.

IDF reveals Hamas plot to bomb Gaza refugee camps

Israeli defense giant secures $235 million rocket deal in Europe

Elbit Systems wins a $235 million contract to supply precision-guided rockets and PULS artillery systems to a European country under a government-to-government agreement with Israel.

Israeli defense giant secures $235 million rocket deal in Europe

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists in Gaza strikes

IDF eliminated three Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza who were involved in weapons production, military engineering and efforts to restore the terror group's capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates three Hamas terrorists in Gaza strikes

IDF salutes thousands of lone soldiers serving in combat roles

The IDF Personnel Directorate, FIDF, and Association for the Soldier honor 2,000 lone soldiers serving in combat roles, many of whom have no family in Israel. The average age of enlistment is 21.

IDF salutes thousands of lone soldiers serving in combat roles

Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines ten principles for Israel's security, emphasizing preemptive strikes, military independence, defeating enemies, and strengthening the nation's Jewish identity.

Netanyahu unveils new security doctrine: From defense to offense

IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders troops to remain on duty during Israel's October 27 elections amid fears of a regional escalation involving Iran or its proxies.

IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack

Hamas flag & stolen license plates

Vehicle inspection leads to weapons discovery in Dura

An inspection of a suspicious vehicle in Dura uncovered a Hamas flag and stolen Israeli license plates, leading to a search of a nearby garage where handguns and an improvised firearm were discovered.

Vehicle inspection leads to weapons discovery in Dura

‘A red line was crossed’:

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest

Security coordinators protested outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding intervention over the alleged harsh detention of a colleague from Samaria.

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest

Watch:

Arabs found crammed in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

After finding that the driver of the suspicious Renault was unauthorized to enter Israeli territory, IDF and Border Police forces opened the trunk and found three more illegal entrants.

Arabs found crammed in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The IDF is allowing Lebanese and Syrian workers to enter agricultural areas within the security zone in southern Lebanon to harvest olives, in coordination with and under the supervision of Israeli troops.

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

Jewish shepherd rammed by Palestinian Arab

Jewish shepherd injured in Samaria after Palestinian Arab swerves and rams him, sending him flying through the air.

Jewish shepherd rammed by Palestinian Arab

IDF eliminates 4 Hamas terrorists, including October 7 attacker

IDF eliminates four Hamas terrorists in separate strikes across Gaza, including Nukhba operative, sniper, and terrorist who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre.

IDF eliminates 4 Hamas terrorists, including October 7 attacker

IDF: To remove the threat

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re’im on 10/7

The terrorist infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7 massacre and recently advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, in violation of the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re’im on 10/7

During olive harvest:

Israelis injured as Palestinian Arabs set fire to Jewish farm

Several Israelis lightly injured as Palestinian Arab rioters throw rocks, launch fireworks, and torch farmland in Binyamin; regional council accuses Palestinian Authority of direct involvement.

Israelis injured as Palestinian Arabs set fire to Jewish farm

Northern Israel:

Manhunt for masked suspect in IDF uniform near Kafr Qara

Police, Border Police, and Shin Bet launch extensive searches for masked individual wearing IDF uniform who may be armed.

Manhunt for masked suspect in IDF uniform near Kafr Qara

IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander

In separate strikes, IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist, Hamas weapons production commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7.

IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander

Two years later

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Marking two years since Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF releases a handwritten document in which the Hamas leader ordered terrorists to document atrocities on October 7.

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Ramming in Binyamin

Palestinian driver hits Israeli attempting to block road

Israeli lightly injured after being struck by a Palestinian Arab vehicle in Binyamin. An initial IDF investigation finds that youths had attempted to block traffic on the road.

Palestinian driver hits Israeli attempting to block road