IDF

'Arabs who throw stones will pay for it'

IDF officer says terror culprits pay heavy price, invites Israelis to Judea and Samaria for Independence Day celebrations.

'We will not allow civilians to be injured'

Dozens of Arabs from Binyamin-region town of Sinjil throw rocks at Jews traveling on Route 20. IDF commander: Harming civilians is not okay.

IDF attack in Gaza after force shot at

IDF tank shoots at and destroys Hamas post in Gaza, after IDF force shot at near Gaza border fence.

'Every child knows he has lost a great father'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife meet with IDFand terror widows and orphans prior to Memorial Day next week.

Report: IDF grenade caused deadly Negev explosion

Report says Bedouin children killed in explosion in Negev had been playing with an IDF grenade which went off.

'Deaths of Bedouin children could have been avoided'

NGO slams authorities for not halting Bedouin thievery, says explosives should not have been in children's home.

Attempted stabbing attack on IDF soldiers

For second time in 24 hours, Arab terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldier at Shomron Brigade Junction.

'We're celebrating in Judea and Samaria - thanks to you'

Central Command General holds toast with Judea and Samaria heads, says security forces will 'work to improve until there is no more terror.'

Holocaust survivor reunited with woman who hid her from Nazis

At an event held by Friends of the IDF Holocaust survivor Miri Amir meets savior Mirosława Gruszczyńska.

'One picture, full of strength'

A picture found in the Arutz Sheva archives shows fallen soldier Captain Tzvika Kaplan on an army delegation to Poland - and tells a story.

'Zero tolerance for violence against IDF soldiers'

Defense Minister Liberman says attacks on security forces unacceptable, promises to prosecute perpetrators.

'The south of Israel has turned into the wild west'

Thousands of IDF reservists petition Chief of Staff: Stop equipment thefts in the south.

Report: Israel struck government army bases in Syria

Reports claim IDF bombed Syrian military base in retaliation for Friday strikes on the Golan.

IDF disperses Jewish, Arab, rock throwers

Jews, Arabs, throw stones at each other in Judea and Samaria.

Senior IDF officer: No reason to expect war

Senior IDF officer refers to military situation in various sectors. 'No soldier serves in mixed gender units against his will.'

113 haredi officers serving in the IDF

Despite recent haredi protests against the draft , 2017 saw the percentage of haredi officers in the army rise by dozens of points.

Coming soon: Soldiers to be required to carry pepper spray

Starting in July, soldiers not carrying a weapon will be required to carry pepper spray along with the usual beret, dog tag, and ID card.

Could corruption scandal torpedo Israel-German sub deal?

Israel and Germany agree that if police investigation of the submarine transaction reveals corruption, the deal will be voided.

Watch: IDF closes businesses which promote terror

IDF closes Hamas-aiding businesses, arrests terrorists, discovers pipe bombs.

Police commisioner: Missing Israelis probably no longer alive

Search and rescue forces continue searching for three missing Israelis, despite expectations that they are no longer alive.

Severely injured in Gaza, died in Vietnam

Reserve Colonel Pinhas "Pinki" Zuartz, who lost his foot in a Gaza operation, dies during trip to Vietnam.

Police arrest religious youth - out hiking with his family

Police arrest 18-year-old youth for participation in violent clash, ignore proof he was not involved.

Extremists stone IDF forces

Extremists stone IDF forces near Kochav Hashachar, police arrest one suspect.

Religious soldier attacked by haredi deserters

Haredim curse, chase, and throw objects at kippah-wearing IDF soldier.

On missile-hit warship, Israel readies for all threats

Warship hit by Hezbollah in 2006 becomes training ground for future battles.

'Elhai had a great soul'

Siblings of terror victim Elhai Taharlev tell of radiant soul, say they'll strive for spiritual growth from tragedy.

'We make sure every lone soldier has a place for the seder'

IDF holds mass seder for hundreds of lone soldiers, organizer speaks to Arutz Sheva.

'The IDF is ready and prepared for any danger'

President Rivlin tours north, speaks with IDF soldiers about Syria.

Watch: IDF enters illegal weapons factory

Watch live an IDF operation against manufacturing and maintenance of weapons.

Watch: IDF runs experiment on brand-new infantry vehicle

Haeitan is a new, fast, multipurpose infantry vehicle, able to travel 56 mph or more.

Murdered rabbi's lost speech

Exclusive: Rabbi Nehemia Lavi encourages IDF soldiers training while country enjoying Independence Day celebrations.

Terrorist throws explosives at soldier, gets shot

IDF forces arrest wanted terrorists, shoot explosives throwers.

Military coup in Israel

Usually, one should speak softly, but when there is danger to life, one must speak unyieldingly.  We are surrounded by 350 million Arabs.

PASSOVER: IDF

61 tons of matzo, 115 thousand schnitzels

Army food center to supply 115,000 schnitzels, several tons of meat, fish. Also dessert: 8.5 tons kosher for Passover cakes, cookies.

Winning the struggle for religious rights in the IDF

Despite meeting of Chief of Staff Eizenkot and leading Religious Zionist rabbis, CoS' attitude towards Jewish tradition cannot be trusted.

Police on high alert for holidays

Police commander says Arabs favor holidays for deadly attacks.

IDF enters home of Jerusalem terrorist

IDF and Civil Administration enter terrorist's home, seal bookstore used to manufacture ammunition.

Ancient underground tunnel system discovered near Har Hevron

IDF soldiers accompany civilians in tour of underground tunnels near Har Hevron town.

IDF threatens to punish soldiers who protest co-ed combat units

Army takes surprisingly strident and threatening tone against soldiers distributing flyers at intersections.

A military strategy of equality

Twisted IDF equality revolution based on conceptual folly of no difference between men and women.

Women in combat - by the numbers

IDF says 800 pregnancies reported, 600 abortions funded per year; 10 different studies show women less fit for combat than men.

Attorney General frustrates Defense Minister, protects yeshiva

Attorney General Mandelblit tells Defense Minister he can't close hesder yeshiva, mechina targeted for expressing traditional values.

Soldier loses consciousness and dies

Private Lotem Kordover found unconscious in her room and taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead. IDF investigating.

Bedouin soldier: You don't know anything about Israel

Bedouin man who served in IDF tours US to show how little anti-Israel Jews know about the Jewish state.

Family of Oron Shaul sues IDF for proof of son's death

Family of soldier believed killed in 2014 Gaza conflict whose body has been held by Hamas demands release of evidence of his death.

Watch: Special needs youths join the IDF

For the first time the IDF is inducting special needs youths into its ranks via the 'Big People in Uniform' program.

'Integrating men and women harms the army's cohesion'

Special conference discusses difficulties faced by IDF units which integrate men and women.

Bennett slams Smotrich: The IDF is us

Jewish Home leader slams own MK for article calling on religious pre-military programs to delay enlistment of students in IDF.

Gender separation to return to officers training school

IDF COS says units in officers training school will again be gender-separated, following numerous complaints from religious soldiers.

Eli yeshiva heads: We will not cooperate

The pre-army yeshiva at Eli responded to Defense Ministry request for a hearing regarding the future of their yeshiva.

Security forces seal terrorist's home

Police prepare to seal home of ramming attack terrorist who killed four soldiers and injured 15.

PA claims Gazan killed by Israeli gunfire

IDF identifies three suspicious figures near Gaza border, opens fire. PA officials claim 18-year-old killed.

IDF reservist dies following military run

Reserve officer Elhanan Brezner collapses and dies, the latest soldier to die following strenuous training activity.

Educating the next generation of soldiers

Second Lieutenant Mor Ben-Simon who foiled a ramming attack with his colleagues will receive new inductees to his brigade.

Reason for demonstrations: Arrest of haredi draft dodgers

Dozens of Jerusalem Faction members demonstrate at Jerusalem, Beit Dagan and Reem junctions. Police dispersed demonstrators.

'If Lebanese rockets strike Israel, it's a declaration of war'

Education Minister Bennett speaks with Arutz Sheva about security on the northern border, education, and the IDF.

IDF cyber cadets 'catch em all' in Pokemon themed exercise

Army exercise features popular Japanese animated characters from the Pikachu franchise.

'Israel doesn't need new elections'

Defense Minister visits army base, speaks of importance of IDF diversity, says new elections 'last thing Israel needs.'

Rocket strikes southern Israel, no casualties reported

IDF retaliates for Saturday morning rocket, strikes 2 Hamas military bases in Gaza causing collateral damage only.

IDF attacks targets in Syria

IDF launches airstrikes on several targets in Syria, confirms Jordan Valley siren was result of those airstrikes.