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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.

Fire Opened on IDF Soldiers in the Golan Heights

Two suspects from Syria enter unmanned outpost near the border, then fire on IDF soldiers who search the area.

Top Syrian Rebel: Israel Attacked Missiles With Submarine

A top Syrian rebel official on Monday said that the IDF had indeed attacked Latakia over the weekend, with a submarine attack

Gantz: Army will have to Shrink

Chief of Staff comments on changing character of warfare: “The enemy is not always visible"

Israeli UAV Crashes Near Border with Egypt

An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on Sunday evening near the border with Egypt, due to a technical difficulty.

Repeat Performance: Hareidi Extremists Attack IDF Soldier

After a series of similar attacks, and less than a day after leading hareidi rabbi accused of incitement, extremists target soldiers again

Female Arab Soldiers: Zoabi Should Go to Gaza

Two Arab Christian female soldiers say that MK Hanin Zoabi, who objects to Arabs joining the army, does not speak for them.

Video: Arabs, Anarchists Harass Soldiers

Clip captures Arab and left-wing extremists harassing soldiers. Expert: "Those who start with rocks will finish with shots"

‘We Made a Commitment to the IDF’

A young hareidi religious immigrant made a commitment to the IDF, but sometimes does not even receive his minimal pay at all.

Hareidi IDF Rabbi: 'Hate is Creating a New Tisha B'Av'

The attempt to force hareidi religious yeshiva students to enlist in the IDF is a mistake, said Rabbi Yoel Schwartz, a top IDF official

Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan

Thousands of permanent service soldiers will be let go and some units will be shut down as the IDF restructures.

Israeli Doctors Come to Aid of Mountain Climber in Wales

Israeli military rescuers visiting Wales came to the rescue of a man who fell from a cliff in Gwynedd.

IDF Nabs Arabs With 'Terror Weapons'

Arabs possessing machine guns were arrested by IDF soldiers Tuesday. The guns may have been used in terror incidents, the army said.

Why Did IDF Not Share Al-Dura Video?

Newest testimony in Al-Dura case raises the question: where was the IDF while others fought to clear Israel’s name?

Agreement on Jewish, Non-Jewish Burial in IDF

MKs, ministers come to an agreement regarding the controversial subject of Judaism and burial in the IDF.

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

Republican Senator John McCain is calling for a suspension of US military aid to Egypt following army ouster of Islamist president Mursi.

IDF Places Iron Dome Battery in Carmel Region

The IDF placed an Iron Dome anti-missile battery in the Carmel region near Haifa.

Citing Egypt, Feiglin Calls Army Radio a 'Threat to Democracy'

If Egypt is any example, Israel must immediately remove Army Radio from control of the IDF said MK Moshe Feiglin (Likud)

Morsi Offers to Form Interim Coalition Government

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi offers to form an interim coalition government.

US Denies Urging Early Egyptian Elections

The State Department is denying reports that the U.S. is calling on Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi to schedule early elections.

Canada Shuts Down Cairo Embassy

Canada has shut down its embassy in Cairo as a result of continuing unrest in Egypt.

IDF Official: Hareidi Tactics Against Soldiers Have 'Nazi Tinge'

The IDF's head of planning and personnel said that attacks by hareidi groups against hareidi soldiers had a "Nazi tinge" to them.

Naftali Bennett: Who’s the Burden, Again?

Bennett reveals settlers’ contributions to the state, and asks, are these people "a burden?"

PM: IDF Officers Have No Business Discussing Politics in Public

Top IDF brass should not be voicing their political opinions in public, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said

IDF Commander: Left-Wing NGO ‘Part of the Problem’

IDF commander slams Breaking the Silence: they bash the military, but fail to provide information that could lead to change.

Hizbullah Trains Assad Forces for Aleppo Offensive

Some 80 thousand military forces trained by Hizbullah to launch a ground offensive to recapture Syria’s commercial city of Aleppo.

Livni to Appeal Law Granting Benefits for Soldiers

Justice Minister to appeal proposed law to reward former IDF soldiers, cites A-G's legal opinion that the law "violates equality."

IDF to Hareidi Soldiers: Hide Your Uniforms

A hareidi religious member of the IDF claimed that he was attacked while walking in the center of Bnei Brak while wearing his uniform

Ex-IDF Soldiers to Get 'Affirmative Action' Benefits

Decades after they were taken away, some preferential rights will be restored to demobilized IDF soldiers and National Service officers

Meretz Head: Benefits for Soldiers? Racism

MK Gal-On rejects proposal to reward military or civilian service, terms it ‘racist’ against Arabs.

IDF Begins Week-Long Military Drill

Israel’s military service began a week-long military exercise this week that involves testing the various defense systems.

Knesset Lobby: Don’t Make Anyone Enlist

A new movement proposes a radical solution to the hareidi enlistment issue: no mandatory enlistment for anyone.

IDF Collects Warning Beepers from Gaza Belt Security Teams

The IDF has raised the ire -- and concerns -- of security teams around the Gaza periphery by deciding to revoke military warning beepers.

Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats

Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighboring Syria and Lebanon.

Iran Launches Rearmed 50-Year-Old Destroyer on Persian Gulf

Iran has claimed that it has launched a 50-year-old destroyer on the Persian Gulf after repairing it and rearming with modern missiles.

Insiders: IDF Keeps Chief Rabbi "Gagged"

IDF Chief Rabbi Rafi Peretz is being deliberately kept away from the media for fear he will say something controversial, IDF insiders said

‘We’re Heading for Repeat of the Second Lebanon War’

‘National responsibility’ activists angry, worried at decision to slash IDF training. ‘We’ve been there before.’

CoS Gantz Slashes IDF Training, Other Programs

Chief of Staff Benny Gantz announced that the army would be forced to cut training missions for soldiers because of budget cuts

Bereaved Father Protests as Far-Left Soldier Set Free

Father of Haifa terror victim upset as IDF frees soldier who refused counter-terror duty.

Hundreds of Soldiers Arrest Top Arab Troublemakers

Some 300 Border Guards and IDF soldiers were deployed Wednesday night to arrest 13 wanted Arabs in Judea and Samaria

‘IDF Does Not Deny Terror is On the Rise’

Ex-commander says that despite his controversial statements, Chief of Staff Gantz knows terrorism is a problem.

MK Eichler: Abolish Mandatory IDF Service

Cancellation of the mandatory service and turning the IDF into a professional army will end the "cultural war" against hareidim, says MK.

Twice as Many Officers from Premilitary Academies

Premilitary ‘mechina’ programs produce two times as many IDF officers.

Rabbi Mertzbach's Daughter: Allow Soldiers to Protect Themselves

The daughter of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach expects that IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria be allowed to open fire when in danger.

Panel Releases Final Recommendations on Hareidi Army Service

The Perry Committee on equal IDF service for all on Thursday filed its recommendations with the government

Knesset Votes for ‘Jenin, Jenin Law’

Knesset gives initial approval to bill that would forbid slander of IDF soldiers.

IDF Identifies Soldier Killed in Accident

IDF releases name of soldier killed in accident. Soldier died while clearing land mines.

Gantz Warns Assad: Don't Escalate the Situation

"If Assad causes the situation in the Golan Heights to deteriorate, he will pay the price," warns IDF Chief of Staff.

IDF Soldier Killed in Training Accident

An IDF soldier was killed Tuesday night in a training exercise when a mine he was handling exploded

Doctor: Report Affirms Al-Dura Story Was a Hoax

Dr. Yehuda David, who was sued for libel by the father of Muhammad al-Dura, and won, reiterated his position that the story was a lie

New Protective Suits, Advanced GPS to Arm IDF

The IDF Central Command has begun receiving new riot dispersal equipment, including protective suits for soldiers.

Rabbi Mertzbach's Family: Jewish Blood Will Not be Ignored

The family of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach z”l responds to video which shows him being mistakenly shot dead by an IDF soldier.

Law Requires IDF Buy 'Blue and White' Uniforms

The government on Sunday approved an extension of a law that requires the IDF and security forces to buy Israeli-made uniforms

Security Chief: IDF Taking Off the Silk Gloves

The IDF is ending its ‘silk glove treatment’ of Arabs who attack Israeli towns with rocks and firebombs, security chief says.

Rioting Arabs Wounded by IDF Fire

IDF soldiers open fire at rioting Arabs near Beit El, failing to break up a protest with tear gas.

Soldiers Injured in Shavuot Bomb Attack Recovering

Two of the four soldiers who were hospitalized in an attack on an IDF unit near Hevron were released Wednesday night

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UN 'Lodges Firm Protests With IDF' Over Air Strikes

The UN has called on Israel to halt military air patrols over Lebanon amid heightened tensions after air raids on targets in Syria.

Ya'alon: Israel Not Getting Involved in Syrian Civil War

Israel is not getting involved in Syria's civil war, Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said.

Law Against Soldier Libel Would Prevent "Jenin, Jenin" Syndrome

The Ministerial Law Committee approved a law that would allow filing complaints against those who disseminated lies about IDF soldiers