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IDF chief warns soldiers to use 'appropriate force'

As controversy continues over soldier who shot wounded terrorist in Hevron, army Chief of Staff issues warning letter to soldiers.

'Hevron soldier acted according to wartime protocol'

Lawyer of soldier who shot wounded terrorist tells Arutz Sheva he expects prosecutor to accept soldier's version following judge's ruling.

'The prosecutor has no evidence against the soldier'

Attorney of soldier who shot wounded terrorist refuses to let him be tried for homicide, notes murder clause was dropped in hearing.

Ya'alon slams 'ugly' critics over Hevron shooting

Defense Minister escalates attacks against 'extremists' and 'political actors' on the Right for backing soldier who shot wounded terrorist.

Did you hug a terrorist today?

IDF officer moderately injured in shooting accident

Victim admitted to Beilinson Hospital in moderate condition; circumstances of the incident still under investigation.

Soldier who shot wounded terrorist remanded for two more days

Court orders soldier who killed neutralized terrorist in Hevron to be held for additional two days, pending verdict in controversial case.

Soldier formally charged with 'needlessly killing' terrorist

Prosecution and defense make their case in court as controversy over Hevron shooting continues; Ruling expected later Tuesday.

Bennett: Some of our leaders have lost it

Jewish Home chairman: Don't jump to conclusions while investigation into soldier who shot a terrorist is ongoing.

New bill to ban naming soldiers under investigation

Knesset bill would require military approval to print name of IDF soldier under investigation.

Video interview

'Unbearable' double standards for terrorists and Jews

Daughter of rabbi accidentally killed by soldier demands leaders 'be accountable' for silence then, uproar at terrorist's death now.

Yehuda Glick threatened for opposing killing injured terrorist

Temple Mount activist receives threatening message after publicly criticizing soldier who shot an injured terrorist in the head last week.

Watch: 'I nearly died because of IDF open-fire restrictions'

Former soldier critically wounded in suicide bombing defends soldier on trial for shooting terrorist in the head; 'He's not a murderer.'

Netanyahu defends IDF after soldier shoots injured terrorist

Prime Minister hails army's 'highest ethical values', as controversy continues over soldier who shot wounded terrorist in the head.

IDF to soldier's sister: The court will decide if he's innocent

IDF rejects statement by sister of soldier who was filmed shooting a neutralized terrorist.

Senior IDF general killed in plane crash

Brig. Gen. Munir Amar, head of IDF Civil Administration, killed in light plane crash in the Galilee.

Soldier suspended for shooting neutralized terrorist

B'Tselem activist films soldier shooting terrorist in the head minutes after he was neutralized. IDF slams 'serious incident.'

Islamic Jihad hacked into IDF drones

Charges filed against Gaza resident who hacked into IDF drones, letting Islamic Jihad view IDF's activities over Gaza.

IDF soldier collapses and dies in training

In tragic training mishap, new recruit dies day after enlisting in Givati Brigade.

Watch: Israelis murdered by ISIS in Istanbul brought home

IDF delegation lands back in Israel with the 3 Israelis murdered and 5 victims suffering considerable wounds on board.

Heartwarming: Overcoming disabilities to defend the nation

Lotan has struggled with cerebral palsy her whole life - now thanks to a special program, she is realizing her dream as an IDF soldier.

IDF snubs the Chief Rabbinate

In shocking first, top IDF brass refuses to invite Chief Rabbis to take part in event. Latest move distancing Jewish identity from army.

IDF recognizes soldier killed in Rami Levy as 'fallen in battle'

IDF changes plans to write 'fallen in a terrorist attack' on tombstone of soldier who fought terrorists bare-handed after wife's appeal.

Watch: IDF raids Palestinian weapons factory in Samaria

Shin Bet and IDF forces seize 15 makeshift assault rifles in latest raid to stamp out illegal guns which are often used by terrorists.

Hamas vows retaliation for Israeli Gaza airstrikes

After IAF responds to Gaza rocket fire with airstrikes on Hamas compound, Islamist terror group warns of 'escalation.'

'Strategic folly'

PA 'intel base' overlooking sensitive IDF base

Residents warn of disaster as IDF considers letting PA build massive complex overlooking Beit El and district army base.

Watch: IDF raid village of Jaffa stabbing spree terrorist

Army releases footage of nighttime operation, hours after Hajjah resident Bashar Masalha murdered 1 and wounded 10 others Tuesday night.

IDF: We changed beard rules to make it as difficult as possible

During heated discussion, Personnel Directorate head admits army changed rules because it didn't like seeing bearded soldiers.

IDF to outsource kosher supervision on dozens of bases

Move comes as part of effort to reduce manpower requirements. Military Rabbinate will still be involved, but from a distance.

Soldiers still prevented from carrying weapons on leave

Despite IDF chief's new orders following unarmed Sergeant's murder, reports soldiers still forced to leave bases unarmed.

IDF hands over land to Palestinians

Following suit, IDF returns land in Samaria that it had requisitioned almost 40 years ago and no longer uses.

IDF takes disciplinary actions following Qalandiya incident

Several commanders in Oketz unit punished following incident in which two soldiers accidentally entered Palestinian village.

WATCH

Dramatic footage from IDF Qalandiya rescue mission

IDF releases footage showing soldiers operating under fire to rescue two comrades who accidentally strayed into hostile Arab territory.

Lost soldiers' quick reactions saved their lives in Qalandiya

IDF report into rescue of soldiers who strayed into Area A finds they acted properly, but were to blame for getting lost in the first place.

IDF General suspended for two weeks over alleged sex crimes

Deputy IDF Chief of Staff suspends senior officer accused of sexual harassment.

Waze led soldiers to mistakenly enter Qalandiya

Soldiers using Waze to guide them from Beit El to Mitkan Adam IDF base accidentally ended up in Qalandiya refugee camp.

Two soldiers rescued after accidentally entering Qalandiya

Clashes break out between Palestinian Arabs and IDF soldiers after two soldiers accidentally enter PA village.

Deputy Defense Minister: Religious soldiers won't have to shave

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan describes how 'army is pulled by Supreme Court instructions' and was forced to publish shaving rules.

IDF spokesman: Not a real army if everyone has a beard

IDF spokesman clarifies: 'No desire to hurt feelings. Religious soldiers should approach their commanders'

IDF beard storm: Recognize this face?

Religious soldiers are outraged by new anti-beard order - and it turns out even the defense minister had one.

Will religious soldiers be forced to shave their beards?

Outrage over new IDF orders, as hundreds of religious-Zionist soldiers say they will go to jail rather than violate religious convictions.

IDF orders religious officer to shave his beard

IDF refuses to allow religious career officer to continue growing beard, despite giving him exemption from shaving for years.

Stabbing attack thwarted in Beit El

Terrorist shot dead while trying to stab soldiers at a checkpoint near the town of Beit El.

In the shadow of Iran, Israeli-US joint defense drill a success

'Juniper Cobra' exercise simulates real-life scenarios - including the threat of multiple air and missile attacks from north and south.

Watch: IDF operation nabs weapons stashes in Arab villages

Nighttime raids net assault rifles, other deadly weapons, hidden in Palestinian villages in Samaria.

IDF demolishes two terrorists' homes

IDF forces demolish the homes of two terrorists who carried out attacks against Israelis on November 19.

Poll: Most Israeli Jews don't back Eizenkot's remarks

Channel 10 poll finds that 57% of Jews in Israel do not back Chief of Staff's defending the IDF's open-fire orders.

Murdered shopper: Sergeant Tuvia Yanai Weissman

21-year-old father murdered by Arab terror teens during Shabbat shopping identified as an IDF soldier.

Women combining the army with Torah study

MK Manuel Trajtenberg meets with seminary girls, discusses issues of women in IDF. 'Way to equality goes through Judaism.'

'Kill or be killed'

IDF Chief of Staff dismisses Talmudic 'slogan'

Eizenkot questioned by high-schooler on open-fire orders endangering soldiers' lives, goes on to pooh-pooh famed maxim of the Jewish sages.

Israel '15 years ahead' in cyber warfare capabilities

Senior IDF official says cyber attacks against Israel down overall in 2015 - but many significant threats remain.

Haredi national service enlistment falls short of quota

Haredi enlistment in the IDF nears mark, but enlistment in national service woefully shy of quota.

Missile drill on Monday for all educational institutions

At 10:05 a.m., exercise to train proper conduct during a missile attack on Israel will take place across the country.

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Samaria firefight

IDF reserve soldiers come under fire by terrorists while responding to rock-throwing incident near Jenin.

Dutch try and fail to stop export of dogs to Israel

Dutch legislators attempt ban on sale of dogs to Israel, claiming the IDF uses them as 'weapons.' Effort stymied by EU regulations.

The Israel Navy vet looking to solve Europe's smuggling problem

Drugs, people, weapons all smuggled daily through Europe via its 'back door' - the ocean. An IDF veteran is leading the fightback.

IDF requests command of Beit Horon after deadly attack

Following the attack that killed Shlomit Krigman, IDF requests command of area to provide better security than police.

'IDF must be prepared for possible war with Hamas'

Southern Command officers warn political echelon may 'lose patience' and demand immediate action against Hamas terror tunnels.

Palestinian rock thrower shot by IDF

IDF opens fire on Arabs hurling potentially lethal rocks and firebombs at soldiers stationed outside of Hevron. Rioter reported killed.

New IDF tech locates terrorists through the fog

Utilizing new system, IDF will be able to locate and identify terrorists in fog and haze, providing extra level of protection for soldiers.