IDF

Watch: Special air show at IDF Air Force Base

IAF Aerobatics team appears in skies above Hatzerim Air Force base, honoring graduation from flight course.

US Defense Attaché to Israel concludes two years of service

Brig. Gen. Corey Martin concludes service in Israel, will be replaced by Brig. Gen. Charles Brown.

The real reasons why Israeli haredim don’t serve in the IDF

Shmuel Rosner and Dr. Shlomo Fischer discuss the Israeli haredi population and its unique challenges.

'Destroy terrorists' homes - even if they killed no one'

IDF 'examining' security agency's request to destroy terrorists' homes - even if the victims are injured instead of murdered.

IDF officer who used racial slur against Ethiopian punished

Paratroopers officer who used racial slur won't participate in commanders' course, report says.

'Everyone has something to contribute'

Naftali Stubin, a participant of the unique educational program in Israel for students with special needs wins Outstanding Soldier award.

Soldiers recorded running from Arabs

Arab news outlet claims IDF soldiers ran away from rock throwers. IDF: Recording doesn't tell the full story.

Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel

General Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations.

Watch: IDF conducts massive military exercise in north

Following discovery of terror tunnels on border with Lebanon, Israeli army holds largest exercise in years, with land, air, and sea units.

Officer deposed for hitting radical leftist returns to IDF

Shalom Eisner, removed from IDF after being filmed hitting provocative activist, returns to temporary reserve duty for his former position.

From the army of Judah - to the IDF

Watchtower used to transmit messages dating from time of King Hezekiah uncovered, excavations by IDF soldiers in southern Israel.

Watch: IDF busts massive car theft ring

IDF soldiers carry out large-scale operation in the city of Qalqilya, arresting 8 for violent car theft.

IDF officer ordered to apologize for racial slur

IDF captain uses racial slur against soldier, is forced to apologize. IDF: No place for hurtful statements, we're investigating.

'IDF using fake data to convince religious women to enlist'

A report says that the IDF estimates that within five years the number of religious girls who enlist will be doubled.

This week: Large-scale military exercise

Exercise, to conclude on Thursday, will entail heavy military traffic, including vehicles and aircraft, at points around the country.

Thousands of Arabs riot along Gaza border

Some 6,500 Palestinian Arabs confront IDF soldiers along Gaza border. 49 Arabs reportedly injured by IDF gunfire during the riots.

'Next war will be worst in Israel's history'

IDF Major General Yitzhak Brick: 'Every day 1,000 - 2,000 missiles could hit us in the next war - God help us.'

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF warplanes and aircraft attack a number of targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on Sderot.

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi Appoints New IDF Spokesperson

Aviv Kochavi appoints Brig. Gen. Hadi Zilberman as the next IDF spokesperson after previous appointment became embroiled in controversy.

IDF Northern Commander:

'Lebanon will pay heavy price in the next campaign'

At ceremony marking Second Lebanon War 13th anniversary, IDF Northern Commander referred to Nasrallah threats as 'result of great pressure'.

'Arrest the uniformed terrorists'

Samaria leader warns: Palestinian Authority 'policemen' shot IDF soldiers purposely, must be arrested.

Report:

IDF soldiers, PA security forces exchange fire in Shechem

PA officials say IDF forces surrounded building of Palestinian Preventive Security headquarters and exchanged fire with officers there.

'IDF Navy will continue protecting Israel's borders'

IDF Navy officer relates to the incident which took place near the northern shores of Israel

Netanel Felber's PT: He's making progress, gives us much hope

A Kan News profile on Netanel Felber reveals that he is slowly making progress at his rehabilitation program at Sheba in Tel Hashomer.

Watch: IDF troops take control of foreign cargo ship

IDF receives report of arson aboard foreign cargo ship, works with captain to find, arrest, stowaway.

'A role model for many Israelis'

IDF mourns Pres. Rivlin's wife Nechama, says she opened her home and heart to soldiers, served as a role model for many.

New IDF digital unit to thwart attacks in Judea and Samaria

In the past year, the IDF has changed its perception of the war on terrorism and established the digital unit.

'We don't need more haredi soldiers'

Senior Israeli journalist, Yossi Yehoshua, says that IDF is overstaffed, making drafting of haredi youths unnecessary.

Watch: Israel Air Force and elite 'Egoz' unit in Cyprus

IAF forces and commando unit take part in special join Cypriot military for special training exercise featuring remotely piloted aircraft.

IDF completes destruction of main Hezbollah attack tunnel

IDF announces 'flagship' attack tunnel dug by Hezbollah to infiltrate Israeli communities has been sealed.

Does International Criminal Court have jurisdiction over IDF?

Conference chaired by IDF Military Advocate General to discuss issues at forefront of global interest in armed conflict law examines issue.

IDF confiscates illegal weapons in Hevron

Illegal M-16 assault rifle, gun, discovered in Hevron.

Report: Israel destroyed a spy device in Lebanon

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen network claims an IDF UAV destroyed a spy device in southern Lebanon.

IDF launches airstrike on Syria

IDF confirms airstrike on Syrian missile launcher following attack on IAF plane. Syrian media reports casualties.

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

100 wounded vets join forces in celebration of family and sport at The Veteran Games and Conference.

Planes from Cyprus help extinguish fires in Israel

Delegation from Cyprus including firefighting planes lands at Tel-Nof Base.

Israel inaugurates INS Magen ship in Germany

Israel's first Sa'ar 6 corvette officially named in Germany.

Women's movement: Put 'Mother and Father' back on IDF forms

Shovrot Shivyon women's movement slams surrender to LGBT pressure, says there was 'no public discussion,' conservatives are 'silenced.'

IDF drops traditional parental identifications

Instead of 'Mother' and 'Father,' recruitment forms now ask to name 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2.' 'IDF has succumbed to LGBT demands.'

IDF closes probe into death of paraplegic Gaza protester

Israeli military says 'no evidence' that IDF soldiers responsible for death of paraplegic Gaza protester who died during border protests.

Ahmed Tibi's fake news

IDF clarifies that contrary to claims of MK Tibi, parents of Gazan girl who died of cancer did not want to enter Israel with her.

Firebomb launched from Gaza lands in IDF base

Explosive device found in IDF base was one of 30 sent into Israel.

From sleeping on the street to an IDF combat officer

When Lieutenant Avi (Avremi) Laufer was 14, he never dreamed that 11 years later he would be an IDF combat officer. Read his moving story.

10,000 riot along Gaza border fence

Rioters burn tires, throw stones and explosives in Nakba Day protests.

IDF completes preparations around Gaza for 'Nakba Day'

IDF closes sites, reinforces troops near Gaza border, out of concern for violence, escalation.

IDF to Gazans: The terrorism only hurts you

IDF's Arabic language spokesman to Gazans: For your safety, stay away from the security fence.

Satmar hasidim buy pizza for IDF soldiers

Satmar hasidim visiting from US buy pizza for soldiers serving in Hevron.

15,000 celebrate Independence Day at IDF Samaria exhibition

Thousands throng to largest IDF exhibition in Israel in Samaria to enjoy free shows, exhibits

It's the IDF against the Islamic Vernichtung

Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before Eurovision

Government orders army to 'achieve necessary operational goals' in weekend fighting with Hamas before Independence Day and Eurovision.

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets

IDF fighter planes attack 30 terror targets belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Two soldiers injured by mortar fire on Gaza border

One soldier is moderately injured and the other is lightly injured. They were evacuated to the hospital for treatment.

IDF: Hamas cyber attack against Israel foiled

The IDF cleared for publication that an IDF and Israel Security Agency operation thwarted an attempted cyber attack by Hamas on Israel.

Cabinet instructs IDF to up retaliatory attacks in Gaza

IDF forces begin targeted assassinations of Hamas terrorists in response to hundreds of rocket attacks on Israel.

Watch: IDF hits terror targets in Gaza Strip

Israeli aircraft strike terrorist positions in Gaza Strip, after hundreds of rockets fired at Israel from coastal enclave.

IDF eliminates terrorist behind Iranian funding of Hamas

Israeli fighters kill Hamas terrorist who transferred Iranian money to Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes 260 targets in Gaza

IDF attacks terror tunnels, weapons productions site, several Hamas launching stations, and other terrorist targets.

'The knock on the door, the symbol of loss'

President Rivlin meets members of IDF casualties unit whose job is to inform families when soldiers are killed.

IDF prepares for 'several days of fighting'

IDF bolsters forces in south. 8 terrorists eliminated in attacks by Air Force, while Gazan mother, daughter killed by Hamas fire.

IDF attacks Hamas security and military intelligence offices

IDF fighter jets attack a six-story building in the Rimal neighborhood of northern Gaza.