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Israel to Reopen Airspace After Syria Strike

Israel is poised to lift a closure on its northern airspace imposed a day earlier as part of an alert that followed air strikes on Syria.

IDF: Shorten Service to 32 Months From 2015

Military presents plan for shortening mandatory service to the Perry Committee on equal service.

Iran Ready to 'Train' Syria Army, Says Commander

Iran is ready to help "train" the Syrian army if Damascus seeks such assistance, said commander of Islamic republic's army ground forces.

IDF Commander: Israel Holding 'Some Dialogue' with Gaza

Israel is conducting some sort of dialogue with Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, says the head of the IDF’s Gaza Division.

IDF General: Situation is Fragile, but No 'Third Intifada'

Former IDF commander in Judea and Samaria: the security situation remains "fragile" but I don't believe there will be a third intifada.

New Yorkers Raise Funds for Israel

The Mashadi Synagogue in Great Neck, New York holds a special market aimed at fundraising for Israeli organizations.

MK Seeks New ‘Open Fire’ Laws in Judea, Samaria

MK seeks to give Israelis east of the green line greater leniency in shooting to protect selves, property.

Gantz: I Hope We Can Develop Our Relations with Turkey

“Turkey is an important country with interests that are common to those of Israel,” says IDF Chief of Staff.

Binyamin Residents, ‘IDF has Abandoned Us’

Residents of Ofra, Adam upset as IDF removes security fences to ease Arab access.

Gantz: Coordination with Egypt Has Gotten Better

The coordination between Israel and Egypt has gotten better despite the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power, says COS.

Video: IDF Prepares for Urban Warfare

IDF unit prepares for fighting in an urban environment. Combat robots help counter the risk of IEDs.

IDF Airshow in Pictures

IAF planes fly over Israel, military bases open to public in honor of Independence Day.

IDF Closes Probes into Allegations of Misconduct in Gaza

The IDF has closed probes into more than 60 allegations of misconduct during Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza.

IDF's 'Main Event' in Samaria Postponed Due to Rain

The IDF has cancelled what was set to be its biggest Yom Ha'atzma'ut event ever in Samaria – because of the threat of rain

Gantz: The IDF Can Reach Any Target

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks on Memorial Day: We carry out our mission using those who fell as our guide.

'I'll Do Anything to Return to the IDF'

Captain Ziv Shilon, who was badly wounded in a Hamas attack near Gaza, vows to return to the IDF as a fighter.

MKs: Bury Jewish, Non-Jewish Soldiers in the Same Cemetery

MKs Shai and Stern are promoting legislation that would eliminate separate burial areas for Jewish and non-Jewish soldiers

Soldiers Come Under Attack in Anata

Soldiers attacked while arresting terror suspects in a Jerusalem-area Arab town.

Shots from Syria Fired at Golan Heights

A barrage of shots from Syria were fired near an IDF force in the Golan Heights. Soldiers responded by firing missiles at the source.

Arab Tries to Steal IDF Soldier's Weapon

An Arab who attempted to steal an IDF soldier's weapon while resisting arrest was lightly injured

Iron Dome Returns to South After Renewed Rocket Attacks

Recent rocket attacks on southern Israel have prompted the IDF to redeploy the Iron Dome anti-missile batteries in the region.

Soldiers Arrest Terrorist With Firebombs, Explosives

Soldiers from the IDF’s Kfir Brigade arrested a PA Arab who was carrying firebombs and improvised explosive devices.

IDF Security Failure as Gaza Man Reaches Netivot

A man from Gaza managed to penetrate all IDF defenses and reach Netivot. Defense experts concerned.

Rock Attacks Are Terror Attacks, Says IDF Division Commander

Outgoing IDF division commander Brig.-Gen. Hagai Mordechai has bluntly labeled rock throwing by Arab attackers to be “terrorist attacks.”

Terrorist Killed After Throwing Firebomb at IDF Soldiers

One terrorist killed after IDF soldiers open fire at two terrorists who threw firebombs at them in northern Samaria.

IDF Adds Fifth Iron Dome Battery

The Israeli military has added another Iron Dome battery to its arsenal of anti-missile defense systems.

IDF Perfects Selective Hearing with Combat Earplugs

New IDF earplugs to block dangerous noise while allowing human voices.

Samaria Region Head Says 'Shoot to Hit' Rock Attackers

Samaria leader Gershon Mesika says it's time to "shoot to hit" terrorists who hurl rocks at motorists traveling in Judea and Samaria.

Soldiers’ ‘Smart Cards’ to Save IDF Money

The IDF will issue ‘smart IDs’ to new soldiers. Change expected to save money on transport.

IDF Arrests Five Hamas Leaders in Hevron

The Israeli army arrested six Hamas leaders in Hebron on Wednesday morning, an IDF spokesman confirmed.

Post-Marmara: Navy Learns to ‘Speak Air Force’

Navy learns to ‘speak Air Force’ in wake of near-disaster in joint mission.

Gantz: Israelis Rely on Us to Keep Passover Safe

Those sitting and celebrating Passover rely on the IDF to keep them safe, says Chief of Staff.

IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA Areas

IDF imposes a general closure on PA-assigned areas ahead of the Passover holiday. It will be in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.

Hesder Students to the Rescue for IDF Passover Preparations

Hesder students have volunteered to prepare IDF base kitchens for Passover, one of the biggest Passover koshering jobs in the country

Israel Scrambles to Prepare the Fish in Final Passover Rush

When Israeli Jews reach the Passover seder, some of their fish will swim in chametz-free ponds. Others will join their guests at the table.

IDF Soldiers Foil Infiltration in Beit El

IDF troops arrested two Palestinian Authority Arabs as they were approaching the town of Beit El in the Binyamin region.

Israeli, US, Greek Warships Conclude 'Noble Dina'

Israeli, Greek and US warships conclude joint two-week Mediterranean naval exercise codenamed "Noble Dina"

4 Syrians Treated, 2 Taken to Israeli Hospital by IDF

Four hurt Syrians were treated at the northern border Wednesday and two later hospitalized in Israel. It's not the first time.

Ex-Commander Warns: Complacency Kills

Former IDF commander gleans expertise from past wars, warns soldiers to ignore the media when fighting terror.

Sde Dov Airport, IDF Bases Relocating to Negev

The small seaside military Sde Dov airport will relocate to the Negev by 2018, along with a myriad of IDF bases from around the country.

Video: IDF Arrests Suspects in Rock Attack

The IDF arrested 10 suspects, all PA Arabs, in the rock attack near Ariel which left a two-year-old girl in critical condition.

IDF Arrests Suspects in Near-Fatal Rock Attack

The IDF arrests 10 PA men suspected of rock attack that badly wounded a mother and three young girls.

Soldiers Shoot Terrorist, Discover Huge Cache of Firebombs

IDF soldiers wound a terrorist after he threw a firebomb at them, then search the area and find a huge cache of firebombs.

IDF to Dismantle Outposts 'in Honor' of Obama

The IDF has received orders to dismantle the new communities of Ramat Migron and Oz Tziyon by the beginning of next week

NYC Event Raises $27 Million for IDF

Donors give millions to IDF, honor commander who lost arm.

IDF Most 'Female Friendly' Army in the World

The IDF is the world's most female-friendly army, statistics show. More than one third of the army's “enlisted men” are women

IDF Introduces the Elderly to Facebook

Soldiers joined the ‘Good Deeds Day’ with a visit to a nursing home, where they introduced the patients to Facebook.

Gantz: Israel’s Future is Shrouded in Mystery

Nobody knows what will happen next in the Middle East, IDF Chief of Staff says.

IDF Blows Up Sand in Hunt for Safe Windows

Near a southern airport, IDF workers are bombing a fake building. The goal – to find the world’s safest windows.

IDF Chief Calls for Constant Vigilance

IDF Chief of Staff speaks to commanders as they rehearse mass riot scenarios.

Court: No Compensation for PA Victims of War

Israel will not pay for the deaths of Arab civilians killed in battles between terrorists and IDF.

MK, Residents: Gate to Ariel Must Not Close

Plan to close an entrance to Ariel, Samaria's largest city, will not only inconvenience residents but put them at risk, MK warns.

New Homes to Replace IDF Tel Hashomer Induction Center

People seeking homes in the Tel Aviv will soon have at least 4,000 new homes to choose from, at the current site of the IDF Induction Center

North Korea Threatens US WIth 'Miserable Destruction'

North Korea threatened the United States with “miserable destruction” if Pentagon goes ahead with annual military exercises with South Korea

IDF: Despite Riots, No Third Intifada on the Way

Despite the ongoing Arab riots in Judea and Samaria, the IDF is not expecting a third intifada, officials say.

Official: Army Ready for All Cyber-Attackers

The IDF is ready to take on all cyber-challenges, and would survive any hacking attack directed at it, said the army's top computer officer

Bayit Yehudi: Hareidi Draft Agreement Incomplete

Bayit Yehudi party denied Saturday night report that it had reached an agreement with Yesh Atid party on hareidi enlistment.

Photos: IDF Soldiers Receive Mishloach Manot

Several Jewish organizations teamed up in order to bring the joy of Purim to as many Israeli soldiers as possible.

IDF Ready in ‘Volatile’ Golan

The IDF is prepared for a new reality in the Golan, retired general says. Region currently ‘volatile'.

Three Injured in US Helicopter 'Hard Landing' in Thailand

Two passengers on board a US Marine helicopter were seriously injured after aircraft was forced to make a "hard landing" in Thailand.

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