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'Peace Process' Intifada

Abbas’ Suit and Tie Has Same End as Arafat’s Pistol: Violence

Abbas’ unity with Hamas already has spawned violence. Woman hurt by rock before the Sabbath. PA lets Hamas run loose.

Report: Israeli Special Forces Track Chemical Weapons in Syria

IDF Special Forces are operating inside Syria to track chemical weapons, the London Sunday Times reported.

INDCAA Studies Tech Impact

Exclusive: A7 Interview with Maj. Gen. Ben Reuven on Iron Dome

Major Gen. (res.) Eyal Ben Reuven, Israel National Defense College AA Chairman, talks about the venue for IDF conceptual analysis.

Soldiers, Police Searching for Missing IDF Soldier

Police and the IDF have stepped up their search for Liran Benevisti, a 20 year old IDF soldier who has been missing since Tuesday.

Photo Expose of ‘Routine’ Arrests of Terrorists

The IDF carries out arrests of terrorists and searches for weapons almost every night. Commander tells Arutz Sheva how it is done.

Soldier’s Story: From India to IDF

Young soldier recalls his journey from northeastern India to Kiryat Arba to the IDF.

‘Aunt Mary,’ Friend to Soldiers, Dead at 58

Soldiers knew Miriam Feiner as “Aunt Mary,” who ‘loved IDF soldiers like her own children.’

The IDF’s 67-Year-Old Colonel

Reserve Col. Peled, a former tank commander, still wears his uniform at age 67– and drives a truck carrier for tanks. “Eight years to go.”

Panetta: 'Iron Dome Does Not Start Wars. It Helps Prevent Wars'

The U.S. and Israel hailed the performance of Iron Dome defense system in combating recent attacks launched by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Anti-Terror Campaign Nets Weapons Warehouse

The latest anti-terror arrest in the Hevron region unveiled a weapons storehouse in a private home.

Mysterious 'Site 911' in Israel Raises Eyebrows

U.S. Army Corps plans to supervise construction of a five-story underground facility for an IDF complex, oddly named “Site 911.”

Pakistan Claims it Test-Fired Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile

Pakistan on Wednesday said it has successfully test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Watch IDF’s ‘Magic Wand’ at Work

For the first time, the Defense Ministry has released a video showing its Sharvit Ksamim system shooting down a rocket.

Motivation Among IDF Recruits Near All-Time High

The vast majority of recruits in the IDF November draft have expressed a desire to become members of combat units.

IDF Chief Assures 'Quiet Will Last – Or Else'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz assured Israelis on Sunday there would be no more rocket fire from Gaza – “or else.”

201 Incidents of Violence in Judea and Samaria in One Week

The terrorists' scope reached Judea and Samaria this past week as an increase in violent demonstrations and fire bombs was reported.

Former IDF Manpower Head: Gaza Operation Because of Elections

Netanyahu and Barak started Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza because of electoral considerations, says Maj. Gen. (res.) Elazar Stern.

IDF Arrests Dozens of Terrorists in Judea and Samaria

The IDF conducted a large-scale arrest campaign in Judea and Samaria overnight Wednesday

IDF Spokesman: We Will Foil Terror but Not Initiate Strikes

IDF Spokesman Brigadier General Yoav Mordechai: Despite the ceasefire, we have a mandate to foil any terror attack on Israelis.

Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Eight

16:10 AFP repeat unverified Hamas claim that ”one child was killed” in strike on media center. No explanation why the child was there.

Video: Soldiers Keep Up the Spirit, Sing: We Rely on G-d

A video posted to YouTube shows soldiers in southern Israel keeping up their spirits by singing and dancing in an expression of their faith.

Pillar of Defense Live Blog: Day Seven

Spontaneous protests come together in southern Israel against a ceasefire with Hamas.

Tanks Poised on Gaza Border

Hamas Leader: Israel Bluffing; ‘I Dare You to Invade’

Hamas’ leader Khaled Mashaal charges an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza is a bluff. “If you wanted to launch it, you would have done it.”

Ceasefire or Ground Invasion

Video: Reservists Gear Up for Gaza Ground Incursion

Reservists explain how they left their families to help mobilize for a possible ground invasion in Gaza. A truce may scratch the plan.

European Jewish Dignitaries Embark on IDF Aid Effort

A delegation of the European Jewish Union and the European Jewish Parliament embark on IDF humanitarian aid effort.

Cease-Fire Remains Talk

Reservist Seriously Wounded by Rocket Fire

A Reserve officer was seriously wounded by shrapnel from a Hamas rocket in the Eshkol region in the Western Negev Tuesday.

Prayers and Riots

Pillar of Defense, Day 6, in Pictures

Breslov hassidim raise the spirits of soldiers, a missile hits a school in Ashkelon, PA Arabs riot and soldiers pray. Day 6 in pictures.

Dozens of Gaza Targets Attacked in Sixth Day of Operation

IDF hits a slew of terrorist targets on the sixth day of Operation Pillar of Defense.

Israel Takes Over Hamas TV Programming

The Israeli army took over Hamas TV programming "to broadcast warnings” on the sixth day of Pillar of Defense.

The Clock Ran Out on Terror

IDF War on Terror Began after Refraining for Months

The IDF gathered intelligence on Hamas terror sites months ago but did not act until the latest escalation.

IDF Releases Third Video Disproving Hamas Lies

IDF Spokesperson releases a third video which disproves the lies disseminated by Hamas during Operation Pillar of Defense.

Rabbi Melamed: Spiritual and Religious Struggle with Hamas

Rabbi Zalman Melamed strengthens the IDF soldiers who are defending Israel against Hamas’ ongoing rocket attacks.

IDF Has Hit 1,110 Targets in Gaza

The IDF has hit over 1,110 targets in Gaza since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense last week.

Call to Mass Prayer for Israeli Soldiers at Western Wall

Jews are called to gather Sunday at the Western Wall at 4 pm to pray for Israel's soldiers in their fight against Gaza terrorists.

Pillar of Defense Updated Live Blog:

Day Five: Missile attacks and Operation Pillar of Defense could delay Israel's upcoming national elections.

IDF Videos Disprove Hamas Propaganda

Hamas has made false claims it caused damage to Israeli cities and soldiers. The IDF sets things straight.

Hamas Tried to Develop a UAV

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have been trying to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reveals.

IDF Has Struck More than 300 Targets in Gaza

Since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense, the IDF has struck more than 300 targets throughout Gaza.

Video: IAF Leads Anti-Terror Operation, Releases Aerial Footage

The IAF is targeting Gaza missiles and launchers as part of Operation Pillar of Defense. Footage shows attacks and takeoffs.

Fighting Terror While Minimizing Harm to Gaza Civilians

In wake of the battle against terror, the IDF is emphasizing via the media and the web that much effort is made to avoid civilian casualties

Security Cabinet Allows IDF to Mobilize Reserve Units

Security Cabinet makes five decisions regarding Operation Pillar of Defense, including allowing the IDF to mobilize reserves.

IDF Warning to Hamas: Don't Show Your Faces Above Ground

IDF spokesman said there will be further military operations in the coming days and said he expects more rockets from Hamas

Syrian Army Promises to Avoid Firing at Israel

The Syrian army has pledged to Israel that its soldiers will avoid firing at the Israeli side of the border.

Critically Wounded Soldier’s Condition Improves

A soldier who was very seriously wounded in an attack on Saturday night has seen some improvement in his condition, doctors say.

Iron Dome Stops Missile Attacks on Ashkelon

The Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepted two Grad rockets aimed at the strategic port city of Ashkelon Monday.

Iran Launches Massive 'Velayat-4' Air Defense Drills

Iran launched massive air defense drills across half the country on Monday.

‘Trauma Town’ Sderot: Run to Bomb Shelter on Wedding Day

A father lies on his daughter to protect her from rockets. A woman runs to a bomb shelter on her wedding day. Welcome to Sderot.

Rockets Wound Four Negev Civilians

Four Israel civilians suffered shrapnel wounds from rockets fired by Gaza terrorists during the morning rush hour to school and work.

IDF Changes Rules of Engagement Along Syrian Border

The continued spillover of the fighting in Syria into Israel has caused the IDF to change the rules of engagement along the Syrian border.

Migron Expellees Discover that Arabs Have Looted their Homes

Expelled Migron residents shocked to discover that Arabs have looted their abandoned homes and that IDF had stopped guarding them.

Gaza Smuggling Tunnel Explodes During IDF Operation

Smuggling tunnel explodes in southern Gaza as a group of IDF soldiers work to uncover it.

IDF Sends Rescue Team to Ghana

The IDF's Home Front Command sent a rescue team Thursday morning to Accra, Ghana following the collapse of a six-story mall.

IDF Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Assist Shomron Demolition

An IDF soldier from the Nachal Hareidi removed from his position for refusing to assist a demolition in Yitzhar.

IDF Base Aims to Produce Healthier Soldiers

The IDF has begun a program designed to encourage soldiers to eat more healthfully, exercise more, and take better care of their teeth

Shoot-Out Follows Explosion

Update: Three Soldiers Wounded in Bomb Blast in Gaza

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza blew up a bomb and shot at Israeli soldiers, who returned fire. One soldier lightly wounded.

IDF Foils Terror Attack Along Gaza Border

IDF forces fire at a Palestinian Authority Arab terrorist as he tries to plant explosives near the security fence in central Gaza.

New IDF Technology Allows Instant ID for Fallen Soldiers

New technology will mean that fallen soldiers can be identified immediately, so that families do not wait hours for news.

50 Haredim to Enlist in IDF

In two weeks, about fifty haredim will enlist in the IDF through the Shahar project, which has already enlisted around 300 haredim

Dozens of IDF Soldiers Stranded by Sandy

Soldiers currently in the U.S. will get extra vacation days to cover the delays caused by storm.

Forces Beat, Intimidate Residents as Yitzhar Buildings Destroyed

Large numbers of IDF troops and border police descended on the community of Yitzhar overnight Wednesday and destroyed several buildings