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IDF soldier wounded by friendly gunfire

IDF soldier moderately wounded during arrest operation near Bethlehem. The incident is being investigated.

New Commander of Golani Brigade: Colonel Shai Klapper

Born in Kfar Saba, grew up in Sha'arei Tikva, studied at Shavei Hevron Yeshiva. Participated in many operations, received citation.

Arab rock terrorists ambush Jews returning from prayers

Arabs throw rocks at Jews returning from Friday night prayers, IDF forces at the scene run for cover.

New commando unit head is ex-Gush Katif resident, Bible expert

The new head of the Shayetet-13 naval commando unit is a former winner of Israel's Bible Competition who once lived in Gush Katif.

'Shin Bet covering up true number of terror attacks'

Panel discussing Israeli civilian safety reveals most terror attacks go unreported, unnoticed.

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IDF strikes back against weapons theft

IDF issues new orders for protecting weapons storehouses in the face of a wave of thefts since the beginning of the year.

What do Israelis think about women in combat units?

Over 80% of the Israeli public thinks the IDF promotes female combat soldiers as a way to promote equality, not for professional reasons

Hundreds swarm to grave of Othniel Ben Kenaz

Over 400 Jews swarm tomb of Biblical judge located in Hevron Arab neighborhood.

Conscientious objector jailed for 30 days

Noa Gur Golan refuses to enlist in the IDF, claiming that 'we need to lower the level of violence.' The IDF put her in prison for 30 days.

A gun under a baby

Arab mother hides gun in her shirt, uses her baby to cover it up.

Chief rabbi: No one has the right to yell at soldiers

Chief Rabbi David Lau says attacks on IDF soldiers 'not Torah way,' redemption will come when we love each other, speak instead of yell.

The precondition Azariya must fulfill to be pardoned

IDF officer says only Elor Azariya can ask for leniency amid politicians' calls for a pardon.

'Without the nation of Israel, we would not have survived'

Elor Azariya's father warns severe consequences if IDF soldiers can't shoot terrorists, thanks Israeli public for outpouring of support.

Watch: Special forces arrest rioters

Undercover police officers arrest Arab rioters in Judea and Samaria.

They studied together, and will serve together

550 yeshiva students enlist in IDF, including 32 from the same yeshiva who stayed together in their new roles as combat engineers.

Seven wanted terror suspects arrested

Security forces arrest seven terror suspects, confiscate 8000 shekels intended for use in terror attacks and incitement.

Watch: Joint exercise in naval warfare with US and France

IDF, US Navy, and French Navy hold major joint exercise practicing variety of scenarios in naval warfare.

Soldier who neutralized terrorist may receive citation

Soldier who ended Neve Tzuf slaughter by shooting terrorist in stomach may receive citation from IDF.

Again: Soldier injured by stray bullet on base

IDF soldier accidentally shot in third incident in 2 months.

Mother of terrorist who slaughtered 3 in Halamish arrested

IDF captures mother of terrorist who butchered three members of the Salomon family over Shabbat after she calls for terror attacks on Jews.

Rocket fired from Gaza; IDF retaliates

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol. IDF attacks Hamas position in response.

'I shot once at the terrorist's stomach and neutralized him'

IDF soldier who neutralized Friday's terrorist says he 'was in the right place at the right time.'

Security fence foils tractor theft

Arabs steal tractor from central Jewish town, then abandon it near border fence.

New prayer for Israeli security forces

Israel Police rabbi receives approval to add mention of Israel Police into 'Prayer for IDF.'

Wounded IDF vets given a trip to the Hamptons

Belev Echad group gives vets 9-day tour of NYC as expression of gratitude for putting their lives on the line to protect the Jewish State.

Court frees Azariya from house arrest on Shabbat

Soldier convicted of manslaughter to be sent to house arrest, but to be permitted to leave house on Shabbat for prayers.

Elor Azariya to be released to house arrest

IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter after shooting wounded Arab terrorist to be returned home after 16 months of open arrest on army base.

'We lost a true leader'

Avi Raskas eulogizes brother in law Lt. David Golovensitz, who was shot and killed by an accidental firearm discharge.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attacks eliminated

Security forces identify and kill terrorist who carried out shooting attacks in the Binyamin region.

'A soldier who smokes shoots less accurately'

Expert on smoking in the IDF says tobacco companies exploit army to create addicts and income, calls on rabbis to forbid smoking as well.

Childhood friends brought together by reserve duty in Samaria

Shai Kadosh and Nir Eligov have been friends since first grade, but were sent to separate units during their mandatory army service.

Elor Azariya asks to be released from the IDF, open arrest

Soldier appealing manslaughter conviction asks to be released from arrest since his period of IDF service ends next week.

'The Chief of Staff wants a smoke-free army'

Sale of cigarettes and tobacco at army bases to end.

4,649 disabled IDF veterans suffer PTSD

143 soldiers injured in Operation Defensive Shield known and treated as disabled IDF veterans; Defense Ministry reveals numbers.

Soldier fires at commander's car

IDF soldier fires at vehicle belonging to superior officer, no-one hurt. Military police launch investigation.

IDF soldier dies at water park

21-year old IDF soldier dies after collapsing during day at Holon water park.

Israeli accidentally enters Jenin

Israeli citizen accidentally enters Jenin, transferred to Israeli security forces.

Soldier who shot his friend: 'Nothing can atone'

Soldier who accidentally shot and badly wounded his close friend says he wishes he could change places and be the one in the hospital.

IDF presents program to prevent shell shock

IDF implements computer program to help combat soldiers avoid shell shock.

Liberman: Attacks on haredi officer 'unbearable'

Defense Minister meets officer threatened by haredi radicals, says Israel must put those responsible for harassment campaign in jail.

IDF Presents: The driverless Hummer

New driverless vehicles to provide supplies to troops in the field.

Combat soldier suspected of raping female soldier

Soldier under arrest by military police for alleged rape of female soldier in his battalion. He denies charge.

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.'

Lieutenant David Golovenchich laid to rest

Soldier killed in training accident buried at Mt. Herzl Military cemetery.

Why was live ammunition used for a training exercise?

Investigation shows IDF regulations ignored during training exercise. Soldier involved in accidental shooting of officer in state of shock.

IDF officer killed in Hevron to be laid to rest Wednesday

22-year old David Golovenchich from Efrat, who was shot and killed in Hevron Tuesday, to be laid to rest at IDF cemetery at Har Herzl.

IDF officer killed in Hevron

IDF officer killed in misfire incident during drill in Hevron. Military Police is investigating.

'Our only agenda is to win at war'

General Moti Almoz responds to criticism against Joint Service Order: 'We can't promote agendas in army; very proud of religious Zionism.'

What does Israel do with money confiscated from terrorists?

Deputy Defense Minister reveals how Israel put millions of shekels in confiscated terror funds to use.

Israeli drone crashes in Gaza

Israeli “Sky Rider” drone crashes in southern Gaza. No sensitive information leaked.

Civilians replacing military kashrut supervisors

20 IDF bases complete transfer to civilian supervision; 16 additional bases to soon follow.

'The terrorist should know his family will suffer'

Herzl Hajaj, the bereaved father of Shira Hajaj, speaks to Channel 20 about the government's suit against terrorist's family.

Building contractor arrested for weapons theft

Renovations contractor working on IDF base turns out to be accomplice in May weapons theft.

Security forces nab 2 female senior terrorists

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrest two female senior terrorists associated with PFLP, in addition to 9 other terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

IDF destroys cannon belonging to Syrian regime

IDF retaliates to latest incident of "spillover" from Syrian civil war, destroys cannon belonging to the Syrian army.

IDF strikes Syrian army post

Israeli aircraft strike Syrian army post after latest incident of "spillover" from Syria's civil war into the Golan Heights.

Syrian 'spillover' rocket hits Golan Heights - again

Syrian rocket explodes in Golan Heights.

IDF confiscates monument honoring terrorist murderer

IDF confiscates Jenin monument honoring orchestrator of 1974 massacre.

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IDF strikes Gaza following rocket attack

Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes on two military infrastructures belonging to Hamas after attack on Sha'ar Hanegev.