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As IDF Response Begins, Sderot Residents Tense But Resilient

Following rocket barrage by Gaza-based terrorists, residents of embattled southern Israeli town keep a stiff upper lip.

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IDF Tanks Strike Gaza After 60 Rockets Hit Israel

IDF forces have eliminated two 'terror targets' so far, latest reports claim.

Soldier Seriously Hurt in Roof Collapse

Ten soldiers hurt in Haifa as temporary roof caves in at Navy base.

PA Spreads False Story of IDF Shooting Arab Motorist

PA security forces spread, then retract, false story of IDF opening fire; Arab driver actually died in car accident.

Lapid Calls Leftist Draft-Dodgers 'Spoiled Brats'

Finance Minister notes that letter refusing conscription not from 'idealists,' but 'secular slackers.'

Netanyahu 'Regrets' Shooting of Jordanian Judge

PM issues statement of 'regret' over the shooting of a Jordanian man who was killed in an altercation with IDF forces.

Hamas Claims Next War Will Target the Golan Heights

As IDF reveals weapons cache, Gaza city unveils statue of M75 rocket, honoring 'battle against Zionist enemy.' Hamas: the North is next.

PA Demands International Probe into Jordanian Border Shooting

Palestinian Authority reacts angrily after former PA resident shot dead in an attack on IDF border guards.

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Terrorist 'Judge' Shot Dead Attacking Soldier at Jordan Border

An IDF soldier shot and killed an Arab man who tried to attack him Monday at Allenby Bridge crossing.

Leftist Youths Refuse to Serve in IDF, As Hundreds Begin Service

Dozens of youths told Prime Minister they refused to serve in the IDF, on the same day that over 1,000 youths enlisted for combat units.

Watch: Soldiers Sing Shabbat Songs En-Route to Iran Weapons Ship

Having set sail to intercept Gaza-bound weapons shipment Saturday, Israeli Navy soldiers still managed to celebrate Shabbat at sea.

Clip Returns Fire On 'Official' Hareidi Protest Video

New clip flips propaganda video around, shows hareidi soldiers juxtaposed with 'worthless pursuits' of hareidi protesters.

IDF: Iran's Fingerprints 'All Over' Seized Weapons Ship

The U.S. helped Israel with information on the Klos C, and even offered to take the ship down, the State Department said.

'Raid on Weapons Ship a Great Achievement for Intelligence'

Amos Yadlin, former military intelligence chief, praises IDF for its success in intercepting the shipment of Iranian weapons to Gaza.

Footage Released from IDF Raid on Iranian Weapons Ship

Short clip shows IDF surveillance of the raid on Klos C; watch the ship as it gets surrounded.

Iranian Ship Stocked with Heavy Warheads

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon notes missiles 'threaten millions of Israelis,' had 175 kilogram warheads.

Push to Shorten IDF Service for New Immigrants

Committee discusses 'fast track' for IDF service for new immigrants in light of program to bring French Jews to Israel en masse.

IDF Kills 2 Hezbollah Terrorists Planting Bomb on Syrian Border

Soldiers clash with terrorists who tried blowing up border fence on Golan Heights.

Wanted Hamas Terrorist Arrested in Hevron

Ayub al-Qawasmi, a senior Hamas terrorist who had been wanted for years, nabbed weeks after being released by PA security forces.

'A Mandatory Draft is a Waste'

Israeli Freedom Movement leader Boaz Arad speaks to Arutz Sheva about the draft - and why he believes it should be abolished for everyone.

Fourteen Terrorist Suspects Arrested Overnight

Charges range from throwing Molotov cocktails to carjacking as arrests nab terrorists across Israeli heartland.

Bennett: Forget Sensors, We Need IDF to Protect Us

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett says Israelis must realize that they can only rely on themselves for their defense.

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs Riot Against IDF; Five Wounded

Stone-throwing mob attacks IDF after incitement at funeral of suspected terrorist.

IDF Captain Who Lost Arm Proposes to Girlfriend

Captain Ziv Shilon, who was wounded in a terror attack and lost his arm, proposed to his girlfriend in front of 1,500 people in Miami.

'We Are a Lighthouse in a Very Turbulent Storm'

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett rejects EU boycotts, the idea of land for peace, and complaints against the hareidi draft.

IDF Warns Lebanon 'You'll Pay If Hezbollah Strikes'

IDF reportedly sends warning through UNIFIL, tells Lebanese government it will be targeted if Hezbollah carries out threat.

Hareidi Soldier Excels in Officers' Course

Nahal Hareidi soldier receives excellence award in officers' course, adding to the unit's long list of successes.

IDF Bans Soldiers From Using WhatsApp for Operations

Information Security Department bans popular messaging application over concerns about sensitive intelligence reaching the wrong hands.

IDF on 'High Alert' Near Lebanese Border After Hezbollah Threats

Military mobilizes near Lebanese border after Hezbollah vows retaliation for air strike.

Amnesty International's 'Biased' Report on Israel

NGO Monitor accuses leftist organization of false claims and political warfare, report timed for 'Israel Apartheid Week.'

‘Rabbis Should March Alongside Soldiers’

Former IDF Chief Rabbi advises current rabbis: put on your vest, pick up your gun, and join the march.

Soldiers Catch Arabs with Bombs, Prevent Terror Attack

Alert IDF soldiers catch six pipe bombs in the possession of two Palestinian Arabs in the Shomron.

Yaalon Slammed for Extending Hesder Service Period

Leaders of the religious Zionist movement expressed disappointment over the extension of Hesder service to 24 months

Secret Information about IDF Unit On Internet for Over a Year

Top-secret unit whose existence is classified leaked online for 18 months. Investigation launched.

'We Will Fight Until the Death'

Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach declares intense opposition to hareidi draft law at anti-draft rally, encourages followers 'not to surrender.'

Top Fatah Official Supports Hamas Kidnapping Israeli Soldiers

Senior PA representative Jibril Rajoub calls kidnapping Israeli soldiers 'the only language Israel can understand.'

New Bill to Give a Day Off to Parents of Deceased Soldiers

The Knesset will consider a bill that would give workers whose family members died while serving in the IDF a day off from work with pay.

Arab MK Pleads with Pope to Stop Christians Enlisting in IDF

MK Basel Ghattas submits plea to Vatican to stem rise in Christian Arab recruitment to IDF before upcoming visit.

Yitzhak Rabin Finally Gets Israeli Citizenship

Jordanian-born teenager named after slain Israeli prime minister can finally fulfill his dream to serve in IDF after battling bureaucracy.

Machon Lev to Work on Merkava Upgrade

Officials of the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) – Machon Lev – on Sunday conducted a tour of the IDF's Merkava tank project.

17 Arabs Wounded in Latest Gaza Provocation

Palestinian Arabs throw rocks at IDF soldiers near the border fence in northern Gaza.

Gaza Fence Clash - Terrorist Shot Dead

IDF shoots terrorist leading group attempting to tamper with security fence, second terrorist reportedly wounded.

Near-Disaster as Soldier’s Parachute Fails

Quick-thinking soldier survives near-disaster in training; IDF investigating.

Iran Claims 'Biggest Army In Region' on Revolution Anniversary

In time for 35th anniversary of Islamic Revolution, Iran showcases domestic military industry in latest threatening posturing.

Committee: IDF Service for Men Down to 32 Months

Shaked Committee shortens army service for men, MK Yogev warns of 'unprofessional, irresponsible decision.'

Number of Arab Christians Joining the IDF On the Rise

84 Arab Christians joined the IDF in the last half of 2013 and the numbers are expected to rise.

IDF Soldier Attacked In Bnei Brak

Days after massive hareidi protest of yeshiva funding cuts, soldier attacked and sent to hospital. Follows hareidi MK warnings to Lapid.

Danino: Most Explosives Used by Criminals Sourced in IDF

Police Chief Yochanan Danino says he considers criminally-motivated car bombs as a form of terrorism.

Rocket from Gaza Strikes Negev

Gazan terrorists fire rocket Saturday evening, no damage or injuries reported.

170 Hareidi Soldiers Sworn In Amid Protests

170 new hareidi soldiers join the Nahal Hareidi, as thousands protest new draft law and cutting of funding to yeshivas.

Security Forces Clear Illegal Arab Outpost in Jordan Valley

Arab and leftist activists cleared from area by joint security forces operation.

Samaria: Arrests, Injuries as Security Forces Clash with Rioters

Joint operation seizes machine gun, terror suspects.

Gantz: We'll Investigate 'Friendly Fire' Incident in Gaza

Chief of Staff promises that the IDF would continue to investigate the incident in which Tal Nahman was killed.

Blast from the Past

Old-School Israeli PR Makes the Case for Judea and Samaria

Slated for destruction, 30-year-old video by IDF Spokesperson's unit offers a glimpse into pre-Oslo days, when security trumped politics.

Soldier Killed by Friendly-Fire: Captain Tal Nahman, 21

IDF soldier killed in friendly fire after mistaken for a terrorist revealed to be 21 year-old from Nes Ziona. Family in shock.

IDF Soldier Killed by Friendly Fire in Gaza

IDF officer killed by friendly fire during an operation in northern Gaza. Incident is being investigated.

IDF Evaluates Draft-Dodger with Facebook, Debate Ensues

Incoming recruit declares herself 'religious' - and, thus, exempt - just before draft date; IDF uses Facebook to accuse her of fakery.

Binyamin-Area Soldiers Gear Up for 'Old-New' Type of Attack

IDF officer 'A.', instrumental in preventing a terrorist attack near the Binyamin community of Neve Tzuf, recounts details of the incident.

Torah Scroll Dedicated at Iron Dome Base

Young Israel dedicates scroll in partnership with Berger Fund to base established near Haifa two weeks ago.

Man Shot Attempting to Attack Iron Dome Position

An Arab man injured after running at an Iron Dome installation screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’; motive unclear.