IDF

Elor Azariya's father admitted to hospital

Elor Azariya's father, Charlie, was admitted to the hospital amid fears he suffered a minor stroke.

IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetings

Lieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot landed Saturday night in the US on an 'official work visit'.

Attempted stabbing attack in Samaria

Terrorist shot dead while trying to stab soldiers at the entrance to Shechem Sunday afternoon.

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life.

IDF announces investigation into lecturer who defamed 'Esther'

After a lecturer brought by the IDF's Educational Division gave a lecture defaming the Book of Esther, the IDF announces an investigation.

IDF Educator defames the Book of Esther

A lecturer in the IDF's education division gives a anti-religious diatribe against the Book of Esther.

Watch: Joint exercise of Israeli Navy and US Marines

IDF and U.S. special forces conducted a joint exercise in the Negev: "Kaya Green" which simulated a coastal raid in enemy territory.

'Not all those responsible have been brought to justice'

Family of Rabbi Michael Mark react to arrest of terrorists who murdered him.

IDF captures terrorists who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark

IDF operation in the village of Surif apprehends terrorists who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark in front of his children.

'The system has lost its way'

Former Shas leader Eli Yishai gave a show of support to Elor Azaryia at a hearing on Tuesday. 'I fear the message this gives to soldiers'.

Indictment filed against imposter IDF officer

Man indicted after posing as Senior IDF Officer 'Rotem Karni', developing relationships with several women - then stealing their money.

Syrian mortar shell strikes Golan, Israeli jets hit back

Mortar shell believed to be spillover from Syrian civil war, but IDF says it holds Assad regime responsible for any such incident.

IDF bans donations to soldiers

A new plan, called "Yachad," will allow the IDF provide for every soldier - while preventing them for providing for themselves.

Report: 87% of yeshiva-track soldiers go to combat units

New details from this month's draft: 87% of soldiers who chose to combine army service with Torah study opted to join combat units.

'The prosecution doesn't want the truth to come out'

Azariya's lawyers attack the military prosecution for the "unfair" manner of its interrogation.

'The Company Commander is a false witness, plain and simple'

The cross-examination of Hevron soldier that shot a wounded terrorist is currently underway.

Number of women enlisting for combat positions increasing

Survey shows 40% increase in preference for combat positions among female draftees July 2016.

IDF seizes weapons in Arab town

An IDF operation successfully locates terrorist weaponry in Judea and Samaria.

Vehicle used in terror attack confiscated

IDF forces find vehicle used to ram into soldiers in terror attack in early May in which 3 were wounded, one seriously.

IDF position near Lebanon border comes under fire

Soldiers shoot back without hitting anyone. Authorities suspect initial bullet was stray shot.

'The driver took out a grenade - I shouted, stop!'

Soldier injured in grenade blast that killed two comrades communicates with parents while on life support; investigation still ongoing.

IDF warns soldiers against new Pokemon game

IDF tells soldiers that Pokemon Go is not to be used on military bases due to security concerns.

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff: I regret nothing

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz: If I had the chance, I would engage the Second Lebanon War again.

They traded supper for kitbags and uniforms

Leaving their homes and families, members of the Regev Battalion reservists trained for a week in honor of their country.

Two immigrants' struggle to join the IDF

Felipe Rodriguez and Navon Kaplan, two olim hadashim, refuse to give up on their dream of serving in the IDF.

Beard crisis: 'Religious soldiers are in a dilemma'

Rabbi Avi Shayish, divisional IDF chaplain, explains how army's unresolved beard crisis is causing problems for religious soldiers.

Released from IDF for 'very bad behavior'

After 170 days in military prison, Ta'ir Kaminar is released from IDF service - but not as a 'conscientious objector'.

Rabbi Druckman: It's pure libel

Rabbi Haim Druckman applauds the strengthening religious establishment, in light of the media storm surrounding IDF Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim

'One of you will be the first female IDF Chief of Staff'

Prime Minister at event honoring female soldiers of the IDF: 'our female fighters have influence far beyond the borders of Israel'.

IDF appoints Druze officer to head Medical Corps

Colonel Dr. Badar Tarif - soon to be Brigadier General - will be the first Druze officer to hold the senior position.

New Chief Military Rabbi appointed

Rabbi Eyal Moshe Karim, former paratroopers commander and author of a book on Jewish military law, will be the next Chief Military Rabbi.

Family of Hevron soldier ask public to help pay legal fees

Mother of Elor Azariya urges Israeli public: help bring my son home, the State has abandoned him, it's been 3 months since he's been here.

Hevron activist: IDF commanders are betraying their soldiers

Baruch Marzel criticizes outgoing commander of the IDF's Judea Brigade who testified against soldier Elor Azariya.

Azariya's comrade: I didn't feel there was danger of a bomb

Fellow soldier testifies at trial for Elor Azaria, who shot neutralized terrorist, denies there was fear of bomb but thanks Azariya.

Saving our soldiers - psychologically

Researchers from Tel Aviv University team up with the IDF and US Army to develop a computer game to prevent PTSD.

Courtroom drama

Sparks fly at trial of soldier who shot wounded terrorist

Ambulance driver filmed kicking terrorist's knife closer to him after shooting takes the stand, is grilled by prosecutors.

Lapid denies he's giving up efforts to draft haredim

Yesh Atid head confronted after saying the haredi draft won't be on table for next gov. Says it's because he thinks Court will decide first.

Former IDF chief chauffeurs his old driver to army release

Former IDF Chief of Staff surprises his old driver to take him to be released from the army.

IDF commander jailed for inviting rapper to army party

Company commander spent a week in military prison after surprising troops with appearance of nationalist rapper 'The Shadow.'

Nine Israelis rescued after being attacked in Ramallah

Group of nine Israeli leftists who enter Ramallah intentionally attacked with firebombs and rocks, escape without injury.

IDF to form new haredi paratrooper unit

Multi-year Gideon plan leads to significant changes in IDF policy.

Watch: IDF holds major infantry, navy, air force drill

Exercise involving all military branches ended today. Watch compiled footage of the action

Photos: IDF, American military hold joint exercise in Israel

78 American soldiers take part in join exercise with IDF at the Lod Industrial area in central Israel.

Military investigates who ordered soldiers' Google formation

Video of soldiers at Israeli air base lining up to spell 'Google' in honor of Eric Schmidt's visit draws ire; 'Soldiers shouldn't do this.'

Israel to receive first F-35 fighter jet today

IDF to take possession of the first F-35 exported from the US this afternoon. Arutz Sheva will have live coverage.

Army opens investigation into Route 443 shooting

IDF launches official probe into incident in which soldiers responding to attack accidentally killed innocent Arab bystander.

Request: Don't make names of Azariya witnesses public

Military prosecution asks court to prohibit the publication of the names of officers who are supposed to testify in Elor Azariya trial.

Watch: IDF jeep attacked with firebombs

Arabs throw firebombs at an IDF jeep near Hevron. Miraculously, the soldiers were unharmed.

Experts say IDF tank returned by Russia is the wrong one

Military expert say tank from battle of Sultan Ya’akov and returned by Russia was not the one from which three IDF soldiers were abducted.

Israeli officer will not face trial over Gaza 'tribute' shelling

Lt. Col. Neriya Yashuron to be reprimanded, but won't face trial, for ordering troops to fire at empty building in tribute to slain comrade.

Netanyahu: We look after our soldiers

Netanyahu awards commendation for bravery to Dr. Regina Fikman, who served as a medical officer during Operation Protective Edge.

Israel shows off top-of-the-line equipment at French expo

Products include tunnel-clearing robots, radio-based drone destroyers, and more.

IDF relaxes closure on hometown of Tel Aviv gunmen

Army relaxes restrictions on residents entering and exiting Yatta, near Hevron, as Shavuot security measures lifted.

Watch: Home of Dafna Meir’s killer demolished

IDF forces demolished the home of the terrorist who murdered Dafna Meir in her Otniel home.

IDF imposes closure on Judea and Samaria, closes Gaza crossings

Palestinian Arab entry into Israel will not be allowed during Shavuot with the exception of humanitarian cases.

IDF to send hundreds more troops into Judea and Samaria

In response to deadly Tel Aviv shooting, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman tells reporters he doesn't intend to 'make do with words.'

IDF rejects B'Tselem claims of a 'second executed terrorist'

Army flatly rejects radical group's claims based on Arab witnesses, after the group previously instigated Elor Azariya's trial.

Officer claims he tear gassed soldiers' tent 'out of love'

Paratroopers platoon commander on trial for throwing tear gas grenade into tent to punish sleeping soldiers.

Watch: Israel's amazing new APC can't be stopped

New Engineering Namer variant could prove crucial in future guerrilla warfare; capable of constructing bridges over obstacles.

Paratroopers ordered to hide in Jerusalem

Paratrooper recruits told on police orders to close bus curtains at Damascus Gate en route to Kotel ceremony; 'did we liberate Jerusalem?'