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IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

3-story structure which served as headquarters of Hamas intelligence destroyed in IDF retaliation for rocket attack.

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

IDF Spokesman in Arabic: 'Hamas responsible for everything'

IDF Spokesman Avihai Edri in statement to Gaza residents in Arabic: 'IDF will respond appropriately; Hamas responsible for everything.'

IDF Spokesman in Arabic: 'Hamas responsible for everything'

IDF confirms: Attack on Gaza begins

IDF confirms that military response to rocket that injured 7 north of Tel Aviv has begun. Arab media report several airstrikes.

IDF confirms: Attack on Gaza begins

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF issues warning to Gaza area residents that air force will attack Gaza in near future. Rail traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot halted.

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF sends reinforcements to southern Israel

IDF calls up reservists, moves two brigades south, after rocket hits family home, wounding seven.

IDF sends reinforcements to southern Israel

Terror money seized in Hevron

IDF confisctes terror funds, arrests 12 wanted suspects.

Terror money seized in Hevron

Rock terrorism: Arab killed by IDF fire

IDF soldier opens fire after rocks thrown at Israeli vehicles. One Arab killed, three wounded.

Rock terrorism: Arab killed by IDF fire

'IDF must re-think mixed-gender battalions in wake of attack'

The response of the mixed-gender batallion to the shooting attack at the Ariel junction on Sunday called 'an operational failure.'

'IDF must re-think mixed-gender battalions in wake of attack'

IDF marks end of Operation Northern Shield

IDF holds ceremony marking end of operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels, awards soldiers and units for excellent performance.

IDF marks end of Operation Northern Shield

IDF won't place shelters at Judea, Samaria, junctions

Yesha Council demands shelters placed at Judea, Samaria, junctions be removed, IDF acquiesces.

IDF won't place shelters at Judea, Samaria, junctions

A time for miracles:

IDF celebrates Purim with heartwarming induction ceremony

Four special youth join the IDF in a personalized induction ceremony. Families: 'It's a Purim miracle.'

IDF celebrates Purim with heartwarming induction ceremony

Watch: Security forces pursue Ariel terrorist

Security forces capture murderous terrorist, IDF publishes footage from operation.

Watch: Security forces pursue Ariel terrorist

Two terrorists eliminated near Joseph's Tomb

Terrorists threw explosives at IDF soldiers securing worshipers at Joseph's Tomb. The forces returned fire, eliminating two terrorists.

Two terrorists eliminated near Joseph's Tomb

Ariel terrorist neutralized

Terrorist who murdered 2 at Ariel Junction killed after heavy firefight with security forces.

Ariel terrorist neutralized

'This is not a lone terrorist, these are skilled fighters'

Rafi Levengrond, whose daughter was murdered in the Barkan attack, not surprised that the IDF finds it difficult to locate Ariel terrorist.

'This is not a lone terrorist, these are skilled fighters'

Report: IDF raiding PA village of Burqin

IDF forces reportedly entered villages in the area near the attack at the Ariel junction.

Report: IDF raiding PA village of Burqin

Watch: Hunt for terrorist continues

IDF forces search for terrorist who carried out attack at Ariel and Giti Avisar junctions.

Watch: Hunt for terrorist continues

IDF maps out home of Samaria terrorist as manhunt continues

Israeli forces continue searches for terrorist responsible for Sunday's attacks. IDF lays groundwork for demolition of terrorist's home.

IDF maps out home of Samaria terrorist as manhunt continues

'Israeli lives are holy, the judicial system is not'

New Right leader Bennett says his party will work to remove legal interference preventing IDF from fighting terror effectively.

'Israeli lives are holy, the judicial system is not'

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Rocket launcher was loaded, aimed, in preparation for future war, Hamas 'just as surprised' as Israel when missiles launched at Tel Aviv.

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Special: Meet the Israeli pilots who attacked Gaza

IDF pilots who retaliated for attacks on Tel Aviv talk about their orders and attack. 'We did everything to allow you to sleep at night.'

Special: Meet the Israeli pilots who attacked Gaza

IDF estimates: Terrorists didn't intend to target Tel Aviv

IDF emphasizes: Hamas responsible for preventing rocket attacks, targets hit by IDF are all military.

IDF estimates: Terrorists didn't intend to target Tel Aviv

IDF attacks targets in Gaza, rockets fired toward south

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in response to rocket attack on central Israel. IDF Spokesperson: Hamas responsible for attack on Gush Dan.

IDF attacks targets in Gaza, rockets fired toward south

IDF intel unveils new Targeting Center

New IDF Targeting Center brings together army intelligence data with systems capable of singling out most pressing threats.

IDF intel unveils new Targeting Center

Hezbollah's malicious plans exposed: How should Israel react?

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, a former IDF intelligence official, talks about the 'Golan File'.

Hezbollah's malicious plans exposed: How should Israel react?

29 terrorists captured during major anti-terror sweep

IDF nabs dozens of wanted terror suspects, uncovers hidden weapons cache during raids in Judea and Samaria.

29 terrorists captured during major anti-terror sweep

Escalation in Israel's south

IDF strikes on military targets in Gaza after grenade round lands in Israeli town.

Escalation in Israel's south

Naftali Bennett:

'I will bring the IDF back to being lethal and victorious'

New Right chairman: I am not entering a government that promotes a Palestinian state, period.

'I will bring the IDF back to being lethal and victorious'

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

Security forces capture two suspects who crossed Gaza border fence. They were transferred to the Shin Bet.

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

Armed Gazans nabbed while infiltrating into Israel

IDF captures two armed Gaza Arabs on border attempting to infiltrate into Israeli territory.

Armed Gazans nabbed while infiltrating into Israel

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Givat Assaf terrorist

IDF confirms it demolished home of terrorist who murdered two haredi soldiers.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Givat Assaf terrorist

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes and military aircraft attack Hamas military compound in retaliation for firing of explosive balloons and rockets.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF major discovers his brother was ramming attack victim

IDF major serving in Kfir Brigade receives notification of ramming attack - and finds out his brother was the severely injured officer.

IDF major discovers his brother was ramming attack victim

Four Arabs found carrying pipe bombs

In two separate incidents, Israeli authorities discover a group of Arabs to be hiding pipe bombs.

Four Arabs found carrying pipe bombs

IDF officer wounded in attack identified

Yisrael Meir Elitzur identified as IDF officer wounded in Monday's ramming attack.

IDF officer wounded in attack identified

Israeli aircraft hit Hamas post in Gaza after bomb attack

After bombs hurled at Israeli security fence, IDF planes hit Hamas position in northern Gaza.

Israeli aircraft hit Hamas post in Gaza after bomb attack

IDF strikes Hamas position following balloon attack

IDF aircraft attacks Hamas position in southern Gaza in response to the sending of balloons carrying an explosive device into Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas position following balloon attack

Watch: Surprise General Staff Gaza fighting exercise

Armor, artillery, air, intelligence take part in three-day surprise exercise to examine Southern Command preparedness for Gaza fighting.

Watch: Surprise General Staff Gaza fighting exercise

Kohavi to top brass: Planning a clear victory

The chief of staff to set up a workshop to discuss the IDF's strengths, with aim of achieving a clear victory in war.

Kohavi to top brass: Planning a clear victory

With a knife and a firebomb: Two PA Arabs arrested

IDF forces arrest two Palestinian Authority Arabs, find them armed with a knife and firebomb.

With a knife and a firebomb: Two PA Arabs arrested

US Jewish leaders visit underground Gaza barrier

Participants in Conference of Presidents Leadership Mission to Israel tour Israel’s F-35 fighter squadron and Gaza border.

US Jewish leaders visit underground Gaza barrier

Chief of Staff visits IDF Gaza Division

Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi assesses situation at the Gaza border.

Chief of Staff visits IDF Gaza Division

IDF strikes Hamas post over arson balloons from Gaza

IDF targets Hamas military post in southern Gaza after incendiary balloons launched into Israeli territory.

IDF strikes Hamas post over arson balloons from Gaza

IDF soldier injured in bomb attack - American immigrant from LA

Soldier injured in bomb attack on Gaza border identified as Yoadd Zaguri, a lone immigrant from California.

IDF soldier injured in bomb attack - American immigrant from LA

New appointments by IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi

Recently-minted IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi selecting his first commanding posts as head of the army.

New appointments by IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi

New Right: Put Oshrat Kotler on trial

New Right to ask Attorney General to try Channel 13 anchorwoman over her statements against IDF soldiers.

New Right: Put Oshrat Kotler on trial

The exercise that will strengthen IDF-US Army relations

IDF and US Army complete the joint Juniper Falcon 2019 military exercise.

The exercise that will strengthen IDF-US Army relations

Chief of Staff: Prepare for Gaza conflict

IDF assessment states that Hamas is likely to provoke a confrontation before the upcoming elections.

Chief of Staff: Prepare for Gaza conflict

Report: Israeli attack on Syria

Syrian media reports Israeli attack in Kuneitra area; Jerusalem maintains silence.

Report: Israeli attack on Syria

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Iran claims: Israel sent troops to Afghanistan to gather intelligence on Iranian military movements.

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Watch: IDF surveys home of suspect in murder of Jewish teen

Troops operate in Hevron, surveying house of suspected murderer of Ori Ansbacher in order to examine the possibility of its demolition.

Watch: IDF surveys home of suspect in murder of Jewish teen

8,000 Gazans riot along border

Hamas says two Arabs killed in weekly "March of the Return" border riots.

8,000 Gazans riot along border

Watch: IDF arrest in the middle of an Arab village

Arutz Sheva correspondent joins IDF force during arrest of 2 suspected of illegal weapons trafficking.

Watch: IDF arrest in the middle of an Arab village

Joint US military-IDF exercise begins

Preparations at their height for the Juniper Falcon exercise, which aims to deepen cooperation between the two militaries.

Joint US military-IDF exercise begins

A-G tells Netanyahu to stop using IDF in election materials

Attorney General rules that it is improper for Netanyahu to share photos of his trips to IDF bases on social media for election campaign.

A-G tells Netanyahu to stop using IDF in election materials

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

In the past year alone, the IDF's cyber defense battalion thwarted some 130 attacks, most by Iran, on military infrastructure and equipment.

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

IDF responds following rocket attack from Gaza

Tank attacks Hamas position in southern Gaza Strip in response to launching of rocket into Israeli territory.

IDF responds following rocket attack from Gaza

Fatah claims Israel 'executed' terrorist

Fatah rejects Israeli claims that terrorist eliminated near Jenin had thrown explosives at Israeli soldiers.

Fatah claims Israel 'executed' terrorist

Soldier injured in training accident

IDF soldier flown to Hadassah Ein Karem after being injured during training in the Jordan Valley.

Soldier injured in training accident

Agreement signed between Assuta Hospital, Defense Ministry, IDF

First agreement signed with Assuta Hospital in Ashdod for treating soldiers and those eligible for rehabilitation.

Agreement signed between Assuta Hospital, Defense Ministry, IDF