IDF

For First Time, IDF Recruits Enlist for Less Than 3 Years

August 2015 recruits for IDF combat units will only serve two years and eight months, as opposed to previous service of three years.

One Year Later: 'United in Battle like Fingers into one Fist'

Overlooking Gaza, Lt. Col. Aviram Ring recounts special "spirit" and unity of reserved forces, like 'fingers closing into one fist.'

Terrorist Confesses She Wanted to Kill a Soldier

Ruan Abu Matar, a 22-year-old resident of Beitillu named as terrorist who stabbed an IDF soldier outside Nahliel on Wednesday.

Christian Soldier Admits He Made Up Story of Attack

A soldier who claimed that he had been attacked while wearing an IDF uniform in Nazareth said Monday that he had made up the whole story.

Far-Left NGO 'Hounding' IDF, Justice Minister Fires

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked defends IDF officer who shot dead rock-throwing attacker, says B'Tselem wants to 'tie the IDF's hands.'

IDF Emasculation? Senior Commanders Investigated for War

Lt. Col. Yeshurun interrogated Monday for ordering fire on Hamas 'clinic' - he is one of 5 under microscope for fighting terror.

Arutz Sheva interview

IDF Ethics Code Author: Hannibal Protocol Misused Last Summer

Prof. Asa Kasher reveals a soldier was killed by the IDF to prevent his abduction during last summer's war, in a corruption of protocol.

Highway Near Sinai Border Re-Opens to Traffic

Chief of Staff orders that Highway 12, which runs near the Sinai border, be re-opened to traffic.

Innocent Protester or Terrorist?

'Innocent' youth shot by IDF Binyamin Brigade Commander Yisrael Shomer shown brandishing M-16 in pictures circulating online.

'Hamas Aiding ISIS in Egypt to Prepare for Next War with Israel'

One year since Operation Protective Edge, IDF official says Hamas using ISIS in Sinai to reopen arms smuggling tunnels.

Knesset Marks One-Year Anniversary since Protective Edge

Veterans and business owners still seeking compensation from the State to be represented in special series of debates in Knesset.

Nine Arrested in IDF Ambulance Ambush Investigation

Additional arrests in northern communities as investigation into Druze ambush continues. Police: we're bringing perpetrators to justice.

Viral Video: IDF's Flying Machine Gunner

He may not be the most effective machine-gunner, but he does what he does with style.

322 IDF Soldiers Wounded in Gaza War

IDF Rehabilitative unit releases statistics from Operation Protective Edge; more than half seriously injured.

MK Urges IDF to Separate Men and Women to Stop Sexual Abuse

Sexual harassment case between Lt. Col and soldier shows 'problematic' trend within IDF, Bezalel Smotrich (Jewish Home) asserts.

Right Defends IDF Commander After Terror Incident

MKs quote the Torah directive to kill a pursuer after IDF commander is forced to shoot rock thrower dead.

Officials Defend Commander Who Shot Terrorist Dead

Both senior military officials and the head of Samaria Regional Council defend IDF for stopping potentially lethal attack.

Watch: Soon-to-be IDF Soldiers Attend Pre-Enlistment Party

The Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers thanks new recruits just before they become IDF soldiers.

Ya'alon Threatens to Act 'Firmly and Decisively' to Fight Terror

Defense Minister meets with IDF generals in Judea-Samaria over recent attacks, notes Ramadan 'fans the flames' against West.

IDF Boosts Border Presence After Egypt Attacks

Kerem Shalom and Nitzana crossings closed, areas near Egypt cleared after ISIS-linked attacks kill 50 Egyptian soldiers.

Anti-IDF Israeli Band to Play at IDF Event

Event for new recruits to feature Hadag Nahash, which has called IDF soldiers 'war criminals.'

Netanyahu, Ya'alon Vow to End Terror at Victims' Bedsides

Both officials promise to fight to stop wave of terror attacks as they visit stabbing victims in Jerusalem hospital.

IDF to Beef Up Presence in Judea and Samaria

IDF to send a Nahal battalion to take part in routine security operations in Judea and Samaria, in the wake of latest terror wave.

IDF Appoints Special Team to Plan Strike on Iran

Chief of Staff appoints his deputy to lead crew examining military options day after Iran nuclear deal, as IAF drills for possible strikes.

IDF Successfully Avoids Negative Press Coverage of Gaza Flotilla

Clever stalling tactics and timed statements work in Israel's favor.

Female Soldier Stabbed by Terrorist at Rachel's Tomb

Female terrorist wounds soldier standing guard at Jewish holy site just outside Bethlehem; after suffering serious wound soldier stabilizes.

Gun-Toting Arab Teen Terrorist Arrested Entering Jerusalem

Possibly preventing terror attack, officer isolates 15-year-old Arab at checkpoint after finding an automatic weapon on him.

Navy Takes Over Flotilla Ship

IDF naval fighters board the Swedish Marianne vessel that was attempting to break the blockade on Gaza. No injuries reported.

IDF Ready to Use Force - If Need Be - Against Flotilla

Senior military officials reveal that the plan is to proceed as with past flotillas - no matter the consequences.

Terrorist Killed in Gun Battle with IDF Soldiers

Terrorist fatally wounded after attacking IDF checkpoint in Jordan Valley and later dies of wounds; soldiers unharmed.

'Attack on IDF Ambulance Undermines Druze Community'

Counterterrorism expert who lives where attack took place says that ambush harmed the Druze cause itself.

Lynching of Syrians on IDF Ambulance May Have Been Premeditated

IDF soldier notes that rumors of an incident near Majdal Shams surfaced in the hours preceding the lynching.

Haredi Extremists Attack, Smear Feces on Haredi Soldier's Home

Extremists target hassidic resident of Beit Shemesh who enlisted into the army, demand he leave the city; police launch investigation.

Four Soldiers Wounded as Hummer Flips

Overnight training exercise near Dimona marred by overturned hummer, as soldiers flown by helicopter to hospital.

Vizhnitz Rebbe Orders Youths to Enlist in IDF

In dramatic turnaround on previous decision, Vizhnitz yeshiva students told to enlist all together on a special day after long negotiations.

Druze 'Lynching' on IDF Ambulance Tipped Off by Soldier?

IDF investigation indicates soldier passed info to Druze assailants, and that soldiers tried to defend the wounded Syrians.

Top IDF General to Soldiers: Stay Off WhatsApp!

IDF general warns too many officers communicating with their soldiers via social media in potential risk to army.

Netanyahu: We Will Bring Druze Lynchers to Justice

Both Netanyahu and Ya'alon vow crackdown on citizens taking the law into their own hands after Syrian casualty killed by Druze mob.

Wounded Syrian Killed in Druze Attack on IDF Ambulance

Crowd of Israeli Druze descend on ambulance carrying wounded Syrian refugees.

IDF Soldiers Counter Stories of Gaza Abuse With 'Our Truth'

'Our Truth' is grass-roots movement of IDF soldiers who want the world to know what it is really like to defend Israel.

IAF Chief: 'No Restraint' in Next Lebanon War

IAF General Amir Eshel adamant that Hezbollah's 'immoral tactics' won't prevent Israel from attacking civilian areas in next Lebanon war.

Watch: IDF Muslim Soldiers Send Ramadan Greetings

Following PM Netanyahu's Ramadan message, IDF Arabic spox joins Muslim officers breaking fast to issue message of peace.

Expert: Israel Didn't Commit War Crimes in Gaza

NGO Monitor's legal advisor dismisses accusations that Israel committed war crimes in Gaza.

Interview

'Not Every Civilian Death Equals a War Crime'

Int'l law expert Adv. Ido Rosenzweig explains why the onus is on the IDF to investigate last summer's war - and dispels key misnomers.

Ben-Dahan to Soldiers: Prove Israel is World's Most Moral Army

Israel is an army that whose basis is morality – no matter what outside organizations or countries say, said Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan.

MKs: Why Do Markets Destroy Food When People Are Hungry?

Leftover food makes up some 40% of the “trash” thrown away each day in Israel, Knesset members were told Wednesday.

300 Grenades Stolen and Sold by IDF Soldier

Soldier gets 7.5 years in jail for serial pilfering of gas and stun grenades which he sold on the black market.

IDF Declares 'Closed Military Zone' in Golan, Then Cancels

Area in north-eastern Golan shut off as IDF says it is following Syrian fighting, but shortly afterwards IDF cancels the move.

IDF to Establish New Cyber Command

Chief of Staff announces that IDF will form a cyber command to combat new challenges in online warfare.

Watch: 'World Wants to Tie Both Our Hands Behind our Backs'

Deputy minister Hotovely and foreign ministry director Dore Gold present report vindicating IDF's fight against Hamas terror last summer.

Congress Approves Millions in Extra Aid for IDF Missile Defense

Bipartisan move secures hundreds of millions in funds for Israeli short- and long-range missile defense systems.

Karma: Arab Terrorist Dies after IDF Jeep Flips On Top of Him

Palestinian terrorist attacks IDF jeep with explosive device - and ends up underneath it.

Family of Gaza Children Livid Over IDF's Cancellation of Probe

Family of four Gaza children killed in an airstrike on a beach angry over IDF's closure of a probe into the incident.

Israel Closes Probe into Gaza Beach Bombing

IDF drops proceedings over a bombing of a Gaza beach where four children died during last summer's war.

Int'l Legal Experts Slam IDF - For Over-Warning Gazans

Experts from US, Germany warn IDF 'legal zeal' sets dangerous precedent tying hands of democracies fighting terror.

Dempsey: I Couldn't Imagine a World Without US-Israel Alliance

In final visit to Israel as US Army chief, Martin Dempsey hails crucial alliance. Yaalon warns: 30 terror groups operating in Syria alone.

UN Leaves Israel Off Child Rights Blacklist

After pressure from Israel to keep off and NGOs to put on, Ban Ki-Moon decides not to place IDF on 'List of Shame.'

Top US Officials Briefed by Radical Anti-Israel NGO

In a first, Breaking the Silence briefs White House and State Dept. officials on its allegedly false testimony against the IDF.

IDF Rabbi Pulled From Traditional Kotel Ceremony

Kotel rabbi to demand answers on status quo change, as chief education officer replaces rabbi amid report of weakening rabbinate.

Watch: Soldiers of IDF's Elite Unit 669 Finish Their Training

First-person footage shows new recruits to elite search and rescue unit complete training on land, sea and air.