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IDF strikes Hamas' intelligence headquarters

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas' military intelligence headquarters in the Al-Farqan neighborhood of the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes Hamas' intelligence headquarters

Israel under attack:

Report: IDF given 'green light' in Gaza

PM, Defense Minister reportedly give go-ahead to launch heavy retaliation for 300 rockets fired at Israel. Security Cabinet to meet.

Report: IDF given 'green light' in Gaza

Watch: IDF strikes Gaza terror targets

IDF bombs 70 Hamas, Islamic Jihad targets, including terror tunnels, in response to launch of 200 rockets at Israel.

Watch: IDF strikes Gaza terror targets

IDF: Hamas to feel our 'full intensity'

Iron Dome intercepts 60 out of 200 rocket launches as Israel finds itself under siege.

IDF: Hamas to feel our 'full intensity'

Watch: Home struck by Gaza rocket

IDF publishes images of one of multiple homes struck by rockets fired by Hamas terrorists during barrage.

Watch: Home struck by Gaza rocket

IAF strikes Gaza in response to rockets

IDF responds to firing of dozens of rockets from Gaza. PM at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.

IAF strikes Gaza in response to rockets

200 rockets:

Israel under fire

Red alert sirens blare across southern Israel following deaths of IDF Colonel, Hamas terrorist leader. 1 hurt in mortar attack.

Israel under fire

Thousands attend funeral of Lt. Col. M.

Special forces soldier killed in firefight with Hamas terrorists in Gaza laid to rest in his hometown. Rivlin: 'Your dad was a hero.'

Thousands attend funeral of Lt. Col. M.

'It's a miracle my son came back'

IDF officer wounded during battle with Hamas terrorists regains consciousness.

'It's a miracle my son came back'

Fallen IDF Officer:

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

IDF officer killed during battle with Hamas terrorists to be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. Monday, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

President Reuven Rivlin, Jewish Home chief Naftali Bennett eulogize IDF officer killed during Gaza fighting. 'He ensured our safety.'

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

'IDF special unit's mission wasn't targeted assassination'

Fateful special forces operation in Gaza wasn't planned as targeted assassination of Hamas leader, IDF says.

'IDF special unit's mission wasn't targeted assassination'

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Cleared for publication:

IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza

One officer, Lt. Col. M, killed, one injured and evacuated to hospital during IDF operation three kilometers deep inside Gaza.

IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza

Hamas: Zionist special force infiltrated using civilian car

Hamas says IDF force entered Gaza in a civilian car and "murdered" a senior Hamas official.

Hamas: Zionist special force infiltrated using civilian car

7 Hamas terrorists eliminated in Gaza

IDF says forces engaged in 'exchange of fire' in Gaza operation, 7 Hamas terrorists killed in airstrikes.

7 Hamas terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Youth loses fingers in IDF training accident

Boy trying out for elite combat unit severs fingers while putting up a tent.

Youth loses fingers in IDF training accident

Gaza Arab caught after infiltrating into Israel

Arab crosses border fence from northern Gaza into Israeli territory, reaches one of the local communities.

Gaza Arab caught after infiltrating into Israel

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

Special documentation from the 'Witnesses in Uniform' delegation at the Lopochowa Forest and Birkenau and Majdanek extermination camps.

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Arab sources report that Israeli security forces surrounded building in hometown of Barkan terrorist. However, he was not inside.

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years

After decades of searching, remains of the body of Air Force pilot Yakir Mordechai Nave Lieper Z"L are found

Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years

'Rights Paper' that's trying to damage Jewish nature of IDF

The Secular Forum posts their 'Rights' with the intent to damage the Jewish nature of the IDF

'Rights Paper' that's trying to damage Jewish nature of IDF

Home of Barkan terrorist to be demolished - partially

Army issues demolition order for two stories of home where Barkan terrorist lived prior to attack which left two Israelis dead.

Home of Barkan terrorist to be demolished - partially

Terrorist shot during stabbing attack near Kiryat Arba

Attempted terror attack reported near Israeli town of Kiryat Arba near Hevron. Terrorist shot and neutralized.

Terrorist shot during stabbing attack near Kiryat Arba

‘You defend the state from its enemies’

President Rivlin visits IDF Judea and Samaria Division. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I thank you and your families.”

‘You defend the state from its enemies’

IDF soldier suspected of attacking civilians with ax

Soldier on leave allegedly shot at two Israelis, attacked others with an ax.

IDF soldier suspected of attacking civilians with ax

Watch: Israel's special forces practice for war in Cyprus

Together with the Cypriot National Guard, IDF's Commando Brigade prepare for all-out war.

Watch: Israel's special forces practice for war in Cyprus

PA accuses Israel of plot 'to drown Hevron in settlers'

Spokesperson for the PA in Ramallah condemns Israeli announcement of the building of new housing units in Chevon's Old City

PA accuses Israel of plot 'to drown Hevron in settlers'

Senior officer:

'I say you can be religious soldier and also shave; Now shave.'

Southern Command human resources officer Col. Alon Matzliach orders soldier: 'I think one can be a religious soldier and also shave beard.'

'I say you can be religious soldier and also shave; Now shave.'

Report: IDF fires on arson balloon terrorists

5 reportedly targeted in air strike after launching arson balloons at southern Israel.

Report: IDF fires on arson balloon terrorists

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

Israeli aircraft fires on terror cell launching firebombs attached to balloons towards Israeli territory.

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

12 wanted terror suspects and weapons dealer arrested in Samaria

12 wanted suspects were taken into custody throughout Samaria. Illegal weapons dealers detained next to Shechem, weapons seized.

12 wanted terror suspects and weapons dealer arrested in Samaria

IAI signs massive weapons deal

Israel Aerospace Industries will supply missile defense systems to the tune of $550 million to an undisclosed country in Asia.

IAI signs massive weapons deal

3 Gaza terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike at Gaza terror cell which approached Israeli security fence. 3 terrorists reported killed.

3 Gaza terrorists eliminated

Netanyahu welcomes nomination of new IDF Chief of Staff

Netanyahu says Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi is a worthy candidate for IDF Chief of Staff.

Netanyahu welcomes nomination of new IDF Chief of Staff

Hamas terrorist killed in clashes near Ramallah

Security forces open fire at rioters who threw rocks at them in Na'alin. One of them, a Hamas terrorist, killed. Three officers injured.

Hamas terrorist killed in clashes near Ramallah

Who is Major General Aviv Kochavi?

A profile of the intellectual and enigmatic officer who will become the IDF's next Chief of Staff.

Who is Major General Aviv Kochavi?

IDF helps rescue Jordanian children trapped by flood

Israeli Air Force assisting in rescue of children trapped in Jordanian bus by flood waters after request by Jordanian government.

IDF helps rescue Jordanian children trapped by flood

Watch: Israel's Navy SEALs practice freeing ship from terrorists

A rare look into the elite Shayetet 13 naval commandos and the methods they use to take over a hijacked ship.

Watch: Israel's Navy SEALs practice freeing ship from terrorists

Senior officer denies claims IDF not ready for war

Despite IDF ombudsman's warning's over IDF's depleted state, high ranking officer tells Arutz Sheva that such charges are baseless.

Senior officer denies claims IDF not ready for war

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

Sirens heard in the Eshkol and Merhavim Regional Councils in the Gaza envelope. IDF says Iron Dome was activated.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Head of Southern Command at ceremony for new head of Gaza Division: 'Our advantages over our enemies are clear and tangible.'

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Arab rioter killed in Samaria clashes

One killed in Samaria after rioters shoot fireworks at IDF soldiers during army operation.

Arab rioter killed in Samaria clashes

IDF captures suspect who aided Barkan terrorist

Israeli forces apprehend Palestinian Authority resident who aided Barkan terrorist, helped him hide following deadly attack.

IDF captures suspect who aided Barkan terrorist

Army: No shots were fired at Israeli soldiers in Hevron district

Army investigation into reported shooting attack on IDF soldiers suggests no shots were actually fired at soldiers.

Army: No shots were fired at Israeli soldiers in Hevron district

Round of officers appointed to rank of colonel

Female Lt. Col. Tal Caspi to head 2020 Administration in Computer and Defense Division and be promoted to full colonel.

Round of officers appointed to rank of colonel

Belev Echad dinner brings together Fauda stars, Jewish activists

Belev Echad Dinner to honor stars of “Fauda,” as well as Shay and Lisa Zach, Raz Budany, and Alison Wolfson.

Belev Echad dinner brings together Fauda stars, Jewish activists

10,000 Arabs take part in weekly Gaza riots

IDF says Hamas acted toward restraint in weekly Gaza border riots, stresses that "it is expected that terrorism will stop."

10,000 Arabs take part in weekly Gaza riots

Talking Turkey

Talking Turkey

'Everything that was struck was destroyed'

IDF general says Hamas will 'find it difficult' to replace facilities destroyed in response to rocket attack on Be'er Sheva.

'Everything that was struck was destroyed'

'This is what a home hit by a rocket looks like'

Watch: IDF Intl. Spokesman takes viewers on a tour of the Be'er Sheva home hit by a Gaza rocket.

'This is what a home hit by a rocket looks like'

Watch: Gaza terror cell eliminated in IDF strike

Footage shows terrorist cell in northern Gaza Strip preparing to fire rocket at Israel - only to be eliminated in airstrike.

Watch: Gaza terror cell eliminated in IDF strike

Terrorist killed as IDF launches airstrikes after rocket attack

Israel hits 20 terrorist positions across Gaza Strip after rocket hits Israeli city. One terrorist reported killed.

Terrorist killed as IDF launches airstrikes after rocket attack

'Sovereign country can't tolerate constant attacks'

Be'er Sheva mayor demands government provide solutions, says sovereign country cannot allow constant attacks.

'Sovereign country can't tolerate constant attacks'

Ron Arad in never before published photos

IDF publishes photos of navigator Ron Arad from the time of his military service, on the 32nd anniversary of his capture.

Ron Arad in never before published photos

IDF to demolish home of Barkan terrorist

Home of terrorist responsible for shooting attack in Barkan industrial zone to be demolished, IDF announces.

IDF to demolish home of Barkan terrorist

'Close Abbas in his Ramallah headquarters'

Islam expert Prof. Moshe Sharon calls on Israel to take a firm hand not only against the PA chairman, but also against Hamas.

'Close Abbas in his Ramallah headquarters'

500,000 youth hikers walk 'in soldiers' footsteps'

Program encouraging teens to enlist in IDF combat units to launch for its 15th year, bring students to sites on Golan Heights.

500,000 youth hikers walk 'in soldiers' footsteps'

Free birth control pills to be distributed to female soldiers

Goal is to reduce number of female soldiers choosing abortion. Last year, abortions cost IDF over 4 million shekels.

Free birth control pills to be distributed to female soldiers

'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'

Soldier who identified the incident on the Gaza border over the weekend recalls what took place.

'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'