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2 Israeli Soldiers Injured by Syrian Mortar Fire

In the northern Golan Heights, two soldiers were wounded from a mortar shell which fell next to them.

IDF Officials Pay Visit to Nine-Year-Old Terror Victim

IDF's Head of Central Command and the head of the Binyamin Brigade visited Noam Glick who was shot at close range by a terrorist.

Gantz: Homefront Soldiers Make Battlefront Possible

Gantz praises the soldiers who assist civilians while others are sent to battle. ‘You make their mission possible.’

UAV Crashes in Mediterranean; IDF Investigates

The IDF is investigating the second UAV crash in three months.

Update: Wounded Suspect Jumped Fence Near Attack Site

A suspected terrorist was shot and wounded during an arrest on Tuesday afternoon after trying to jump a border fence.

Chief of Staff Provides Imaginary War Scenario

Lt. Gen. Gantz explains how easily a multi-front war can develop – starting with an abduction on Syrian border.

Israel Arrests Two in Connection with Psagot Attack

IDF soldiers have arrested two PA Arabs from El-Bireh in connection with the shooting of a nine-year-old in Psagot.

More than 155,000 Tons of Goods Enter Gaza in September

5,549 trucks carrying 155,312 tons of goods entered Gaza in September, according to figures released by the IDF.

43.8% of Jews Favor Gov't Effort to Encourage Arab Emigration

Number is down from 50.7% in 2010. Poll shows 42% of Jews said that IDF soldiers should not be used to evict Jews from their homes.

Poll: Jews Trust IDF, President; Arabs Trust High Court, Media

Israeli Jews trust the IDF to a very large extent, according to a poll by the Israeli Democracy Institute - but not the High Court

‘Dangerous IDF Experiment’ on Female Soldiers Alleged

Forum head repeats warnings of long-term injuries to female combat soldiers, terms mixed units ‘a dangerous experiment.’

Tank Soldier Wounded by Accidental Bullet Discharge

A soldier is left in medium to serious condition after a bullet accidentally discharged from a machine gun hit him in the head.

Scandal: Female Soldier Called Up to Torah

During a military synagogue service, a female IDF soldier was summoned to the Torah. IDF: service was "not official."

Yaalon: 'IDF Will Find Soldier's Killer'

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon has promised the Kobi family that the IDF will find and punish the sniper who killed their son.

Two Arabs with Rifles Arrested in Hevron

IDF forces intensively combing the city for suspects in the murder of 1st Sgt. Gal Kobi Hy”d.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi: Interviews Are Not a 'Shabbat Emergency'

Former IDF Chief Rabbi Rabbi Avihai Ronsky criticizes IDF Spokesperson over a video filmed on Shabbat

Terrorist Killed in Jenin Firefight

Security forces attacked with grenades, improvised explosives during arrest of major suspect.

Firing Ranges To be Open to the Public During Days of Sukkot

During the intermediate days of Sukkot, the IDF will open a number of training areas in order for the general public to travel the country.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Assigned Areas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the IDF impose a general closure on the Judea and Samaria over Yom Kippur.

Commander: Violent Crime in Judea and Samaria 'Like Terrorism'

IDF commander explains army's tough stand on violent crime: ‘Instead of stealing, they could have attacked.’

Arab Rioters Open Fire on Jewish Worshippers at Joseph's Tomb

Arabs who attacked Jews visiting the Tomb of Joseph (Kever Yosef) in Shechem opened fire at IDF soldiers. Troops return fire, hit attacker.

Ya'alon: Assad Had Better Not Get Us Involved in Syria

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon reiterates that Israel will do whatever it needs to do defend its citizens.

New IDF App for Soldiers, Soldiers-to-Be

IDF unveils smartphone app that allows soldiers and soldiers-to-be to check their status or work on training, anytime, anywhere.

Video: Shana Tova from the IDF

In special video, IDF soldiers wish a Shana Tova and vow to continue to defend the State of Israel.

Officer who Hit Protester to Leave IDF

Eisner signs plea bargain, and will resign from service.

IDF Releases Most Reservists Called Up Ahead of Syria Strike

The IDF began to release some of the reservists that were called up in preparations for a possible U.S. military strike in Syria.

Gantz: We're Prepared for Any Scenario

IDF Chief of Staff encourages Israelis to go about their daily routine, even as a possible Western strike in Syria looms.

Slain Brothers Remembered with Holiday Gifts for Soldiers

Two brothers who fell in combat are commemorated with holiday gifts for 1,000 soldiers.

Israel to UNRWA: 'Avoid One-Sided Propaganda'

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning UNRWA for reprimanding Israel over the incident in Kalandiya this week.

MK Tibi: Mob Attack on Soldiers was ‘Legitimate Self-Defense'

Arab-Israeli MK says PA mob was right to attack soldiers: "The occupation soldiers commit war crimes."

IDF Backs Soldiers in Kalandiya Incident

The soldiers who entered Kalandiya Monday morning acted responsibly and professionally, says IDF.

Video: Three Arabs Killed in Kalandiya Riot

IDF: security forces entered neighborhood to carry out an arrest, and were attacked with "extreme violence" by hundreds of Arabs.

IDF Boosts Navy near Lebanon

Bombings, rocket attack followed by news that IDF will station a new, advanced warship on Israel’s northern border.

"They Don't Care About Syria, They Won't Care About Us"

Rabbi Avihai Ronsky, former IDF Chief Rabbi, says world inaction over Syria could be a harbinger of things to come for Israel.

Soldier Sentenced to Jail After Being Caught Hitchhiking

A soldier is serving jail time for hitchhiking: "There is a real danger of attempted kidnappings" officers say.

100-Year-Old Becomes Israeli Major-General

100-year-old finally gets rank of “Major General” that he earned 60 years ago.

Video: Terrorists Open Fire at IDF Forces in Jenin

Video shows IDF soldiers under fire in Jenin.

Investigators: LA Oleh Soldier Felled by Heat Stroke

An IDF soldier who was badly injured afternoon when he fainted during a training exercise was felled by heat stroke, investigators said

Soldier Who Collapsed: a Recent U.S. Immigrant

The soldier made Aliyah a year ago and lives on Kibbutz Malkia in the north.

Soldier Badly Injured After Fainting in Training Exercise

An IDF soldier was badly injured Sunday afternoon when he fainted during a training exercise.

4 Arrested in IDF Ammunition Theft

Four men from Kfar Tuba nabbed for stealing ammunition. Detainees include soldier, prisoner.

IDF ‘Graduates’ Form New Tech Elite

‘Graduates’ of IDF tech unit lead top Israeli businesses.

MKs Demand IDF Action on Soldier Suicides

A Knesset report released Monday said that 124 IDF soldiers committed suicide between 2007 and 2012.

Man Killed at Israel-Gaza Border

IDF troops shot a man who was suspiciously crossing the border between Hamas ruled Gaza and Israel.

Arab Soldier: I Decided to Enlist, Despite Everything

Soldier who lost one brother in the IDF and saw another injured has enlisted anyway.

Defense Minister Confirms: Soldiers Hurt by Bomb

Yaalon confirms that four IDF soldiers were hurt when they drove over a bomb.

Soldiers: New Battlefield Simulator Better Than the Real Thing

The “Nevo Firing Range,” a new simulator that has been adopted by the Israel Navy, provides a better training experience, say soldiers.

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Highway 6 Accident

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in Sunday’s accident on Highway 6. The names of two other victims have yet to be released.

Soldier's Weekend Break Turns Out to be Very Profitable

A soldier on a weekend break came home to a nice surprise: a NIS 27 million lottery jackpot in this weekend's draw.

Experts: Beersheva Best Real Estate Investment

Experts say home prices in Beersheva are set to continue rising, as tech parks and the IDF remake the face of the city.

MK Lipman Invites Hareidi Enlistees to his Home

Hareidi Yesh Atid MK lauds record 400 hareidim who signed up to the IDF; offers support to those whose families are unsupportive

IDF Defends ‘Arrest’ of Arab 5-Year-Old

IDF: 5-year-old attacker’s detention was for his own safety; he will not face charges.

IDF Honors ‘Inspiring’ Foreign Volunteers

More than 160,000 foreign citizens have volunteered with the IDF.

Jenin Arrest Turns Into Shootout

One terrorist hurt as terrorists, soldiers clash in northern Samaria.

Revealed: Israel Planned 'Entebbe 2' in Shalit Case

Israel tried to kidnap Hamas’ military commander in Gaza in order to trade him for Gilad Shalit.

Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

Hizbullah leader says that Europe should blacklist Israel's "military wing" as a terrorist organization.

Expert: 'Smaller, Smarter' IDF may be a Stupid Idea

A similar line of thinking and planning preceded the Second Lebanon War, "and the army paid dearly for it."

Can the IDF Afford a Small Army?

Beit Haggai, Binyamin Residents May Lose Roadblock Protection

Residents of Beit Haggai fear they will suffer more terrorism as IDF experts determine that a roadblock near Hevron can be safely removed

Comptroller Slams Poor Law Enforcement in Judea and Samaria

The relevant parties are not doing their job to properly enforce the law in Judea and Samaria, says State Comptroller in annual report.