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Liberman: 'If war is forced on us, IDF knows how to win'

Defense minister Liberman spoke at the annual memorial ceremony for 73 soldiers who died in helicopter disaster.

Watch: IDF soldier helps elderly Arab woman cross street

Must see for those who claim IDF biased against Arabs.

IDF Officers Visit USS George H. W. Bush

Group of IDF officers led by Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Yair Golan visits Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.

Historical tanks get new life

Defense Ministry and Yad Lashiryon announce project to restore fifty historic tanks.

Deputy Defense Minister offers solution to Purim draft date

Deputy Defense Minister asks IDF to postpone draft of those whose induction falls on Purim; Army to allow postponement.

Watch: IDF plants trees for Tu Beshvat

IDF soldiers plant trees in place of those destroyed by the recent wave of terror arson.

'The Chief of Staff is more appreciated than I am'

Cabinet approves extending Gadi Eizenkot's term for additional year, Netanyahu says public appreciates Eizenkot more than the government.

Here's how haredi men get out of serving in the IDF

Police uncover deception enabling dozens of haredi men to wrongly claim psychiatric exemptions from IDF.

IDF soldiers with disabilities celebrate Tu Bishvat

'Special in Uniform' helps disabled IDF soldiers find their unique mission, plant trees for Tu Bishvat.

Watch: IDF soldier attacked in Bnei Brak

IDF soldier attacked by haredi protesters after apparently trying to disperse them using pepper spray.

Women IDF supporters to visit Israel

FIDF delegation to meet with Israeli women political and military leaders.

Brigadier General slams court for Azariya conviction

Gal Hirsch says operational incidents should stay confidential, military needs to handle them under wraps.

Israeli Cabinet ministers warn of possible escalation in Gaza

MK Naftali Bennett warns of escalation, MK Yoav Galant warns of war before spring.

Islamic Jihad blames Israel for Gaza escalation

Islamic Jihad leader calls on Israel to “stop its aggression”.

Fourth IDF attack on Hamas positions

IDF attacks four Gaza targets in retaliation for fire at Israeli towns and troops.

IDF tank destroys Hamas position in Gaza

IDF tanks attack Hamas position in response to fire on soldiers.

Former female combat soldier: My life will never be the same

Former female combat soldier says combat training harms female soldiers, tells personal story.

Cartoon depicting IDF soldiers on NY exam called 'offensive'

Political cartoon dealing with Israel-PA conflict appears on New York state Regents exam.

Eizenkot to return from sick leave

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot will return to his office on Wednesday following his recent cancer operation.

IDF releases first military smartphone

IDF releases new secure smartphone to help soldiers both on and off battlefield.

Jenin Arabs attack IDF forces

Jenin Arabs claim one dead after attacks on IDF soldiers.

Sounds of war: Hear how the IDF responds to attacks in real time

Summarizing 2016, the IDF has released recordings of military radio during emergency and combat operation.

Hundreds of terror attacks thwarted over past year in Yesha

Senior officer says IDF foiled hundreds of attacks in and from Judea and Samaria in 2016, shootings are currently the greatest threat.

IDF soldier lightly wounded in Jenin refugee camp

An IDF soldier was lightly wounded during operation to arrest wanted suspects in Jenin refugee camp.

65% of eligible recruits enlist in IDF

Rate of recruitment in IDF falling. There are significant barriers to the recruitment of soldiers from minority populations.

Fire opened at IDF troops in two separate incidents

Terrorists opened fire at IDF soldiers near the Gaza border and near the Lebanon border. No injuries in either incident.

Watch: Firebombs thrown, suspects apprehended by IDF

IDF releases video of Arabs throwing firebomb and their arrest by IDF forces. Palestinian car crashed through checkpoint, no injuries.

Watch: Soldiers shoot knife-wielding terrorist

After repeated warnings, terrorist brandishing knife shot by security forces.

After Bedouin terror attack, IDF puts restrictions - on soldiers

Soldiers' movements restricted in Negev as fears grow that members of Bedouin community could seek to 'avenge' death of terrorist.

Israeli army has a smoking problem, new study finds

Nearly 40 percent of Israelis are smokers by the time they finish their compulsory army service, a new study has found.

Commander of Northern Command suspends Colonel

Decision made after classified documents and encrypted mobile phone stolen from officer's car.

Chief of Staff has cancerous tumor removed

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot undergoes surgery to remove his prostate due to a cancerous growth.

IDF deploys for prayers at Joseph's Tomb

Shomron Brigade Tracking Officer described IDF preparations for secure entries to Joseph's Tomb. Hundreds worshiped there Tuesday night.

Soldier wounded by Marmara terrorists to sue IDF

IDF Naval Seal beaten as he participated in raid on Turkish ship, recognized as disabled IDF vet, now eligible to claim state compensation.

President Rivlin: We must fight terror with a firm hand

President Rivlin responds to Negev terror attack, calls on Arab leaders to work with Israel to prevent terror.

Soldier killed in working accident in the Golan

Soldier from the Golani Brigade killed while fixing an armored personnel carrier at the Al Furan base in the Golan Heights.

IDF observation balloon drifts away and disappears in wind

IDF attempts to find observation balloon with sensitive equipment usually located over Route 443. Balloon drifted in wind and probably fell.

Feiglin: Hamas saw soldiers acting like sissies

Former Likud MK says leftists are trying to reconstruct events to fit their own agenda.

Soldier confined to base for pro-Azariya Facebook post

IDF soldier confined to base for 28 days after failing to take down Facebook post supporting Elor Azariya.

Haredi officer files multi-million shekel suit against harassers

Haredi IDF officer files 2.4 million shekel lawsuit against leaders of campaign to defame him and his family in haredi community.

IDF responds to Gaza gunfire after IDF tanks damaged

IDF forces return fire after Gaza gunfire damages several IDF tanks stationed near Gaza border.

'Irresponsible to judge soldiers actions based on video'

IDF Col. says soldiers acted 'excellently' during terror attack Sunday, spread out so as not to shoot each other by mistake.

Army report suggests morale declining among combat soldiers

In wake of Azariya conviction, majority of combat soldiers in IDF believe commanders wouldn't back them up in an investigation.

Could you be a Hamas spy?

IDF and defense establishment uncover Hamas operation to gather sensitive intelligence using social media.

Defense Ministry to purchase 200 American trucks for IDF

Defense Ministry to purchase 200 American trucks for the IDF, amounting to 200 million NIS, replacing the trucks currently in circulation.

IDF weapons' factory raids yield results

IDF weapons raids cause price hike in black market.

Education Minister: Breaking the Silence poisons our children

Knesset approves law banning Breaking the Silence from schools, as Meretz members protest - and are removed from vote.

Reports: Qatar to mediate exchange deal between Israel and Hamas

Report claims Israel offered to release 60 terrorists in exchange for soldiers' bodies.

IDF fights stone and firebomb terror

Security forces hold regional operation to fight terror, spot and arrest terror cell throwing stones at passersby.

December's sirens turn out to be 2 Grad rockets

IDF spokesman says rocket sirens at end of December were Grad rockets fired at Israel, not spillover from Sinai.

Urgent IDF subcommittee debate on harassment of haredi soldiers

Committee chairman Ohana: "Whoever persecutes haredi soldiers - we'll persecute him back!"

'Soldiers not affected by Azariya verdict'

Head of IDF Southern Command says soldiers who kill terrorists and abide by the rules of engagement are supported by command.

PM: Great creativity and innovation in fight against terror

PM and Defense Minister visit security command in Judea and Samaria, learn about IDF's counter-terrorism methods.

IDF soldiers eliminate knife-wielding terrorist

Soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit open fire at terrorist who tried to stab them in Shechem.

2 victims killed in ramming attack were US citizens

Two of the four Israeli soldiers killed in the truck-ramming attack in eastern Jerusalem were American citizens through their parents.

What moves Prime Minister Netanyahu?

PM opens Likud faction meeting with remarks on yesterday's terror attack. Wounded soldiers told him they want to continue serving in IDF.

Lapid: 'Keyboard Heroes' couldn't wait to slam IDF

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid attacked IDF critics following Armon Hanatziv carnage.

Eyewitness: Hesitation to shoot may have cost lives

Tour guide says things would have been better if soldiers had opened fire earlier, blames hesitation on Elor Azariya's conviction.

IDF investigation: Some cadets fired at the terrorist

IDF investigation into truck attack finds that a number of cadets opened fire at the terrorist, while the others were ordered to flee.

Watch: Cadet who shot at terrorist in truck ramming attack

Cadet who shot at terrorist tells Arutz Sheva how soldiers thought attack was accident until terrorist backed up to run them over again.

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