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July was Cool Videos Month at IDF Spokesman's Unit

Naval maneuvers video caps off month of videos showing the IDF's right stuff. Hasbara improving?

IDF ‘Fighting’ For Victories in Olympics

Six IDF soldiers are “fighting” in the London Olympics – competing as part of the Israeli Team in swimming, Judo and rhythmic gymnastics.

IDF Soldiers Caught in Egyptian Border Crossfire

Israeli soldiers were caught in crossfire between Egyptian soldiers and drug smugglers Wednesday morning. No Israeli injuries reported.

IDF's New Cellphones: Smarter and Safer

On Wednesday, the IDF will migrate its entire cellular network to Cellcom. Phone data will be secure.

85% of Hesder Recruits – in Combat Units

August recruitment cycle will include 450 Hesder students, with huge majority headed for combat.

No Injuries as IDF Force Attacked with Mortars

Terrorists fired five mortar shells at an IDF force operating near central Gaza on Monday. No one was hurt.

Chief of Staff's Pay Hiked, but Common Soldiers' Not?

Soldiers in High Court petition demand that soldiers' pay be updated to reflect rise in prices.

Video: The Double Life of Israeli Soldier-Olympic Hopeful

Yahel is a champion water polo athlete, works with troubled children and is a dedicated soldier – with eyes on the Olympics in Rio in 2016.

Officer's Promotion Nixed over Gas Canister Prank

Dep. Commander of Paratroopers 202nd Battalion threw gas grenade into room full of officers.

Iron Dome Defenses Increasing by 2013

Two more Iron Dome anti-missile defense systems are to be delivered to Israel by early next year, IDF sources said.

Terrorists Attempt to Target IDF Soldiers on Gaza Border

There was a failed attempt today by terrorist infiltrators to target Israeli soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip.

IDF Chief: Syria Intervention Could Lead to Regional War

IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz warned lawmakers that a misstep by Israel in securing Syria's chemical weapons could backfire

US Jewish Teens Answer Hizbullah and Iran by Enlisting in IDF

Zionism lives: A record number of 350 US teens are moving to Israel this summer to enlist in the IDF, some of them in elite combat units.

IDF Trains for ‘Arab Spring' in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is training for an “Arab Spring” rebellion in Judea and Samaria with a large-scale exercise for the first time in three years.

Motivation Still High Among New IDF Recruits

The IDF’s newest recruits have continued a trend toward high motivation to serve in combat. More sent to rescue squads.

Each Ethiopian Jewish Soldier will have a Mentor

Personnel Branch is planning a project to help Ethiopian soldiers in their initial steps in IDF.

Israeli Navy to Hold Exercises off Greek Island

The Israeli Navy is set to hold exercises using live ammunition off Greece’s Aegean island of Milos with cooperation of the Greek military.

IDF Photo Exhibit: Portraits of Combat

Proceeds from military cameraman Chanan Greenblat's exhibit to benefit project for traumatized soldiers.

Torah is Israel’s Defense against Evil, Says Rabbi Ovadia

The IDF defends Israel against enemies, but the Torah is the ultimate weapon against evil, says former Chief Sephardi Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

An Eye for a Lie

IDF Training Combat Cameramen

Combat cameramen embedded with fighting units will provide footage to fight enemy disinformation, and kill bad guys too.

Iron Dome Battery Placed in Eilat

Iron Dome anti-missile battery placed in the city of Eilat, IDF says it is part of a program testing the system's integration capabilities.

Video: Hizbullah Collecting Intelligence Along Lebanese Border

The IDF has released a video documenting the way Hizbullah is collecting information along the Lebanese border.

Soldier Who Refused to Ambush Vandals Suspended

The IDF suspends a Kfir Brigade fighter who refused to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals for six months.

‘Draft Law’ Panel: Sanctions against Hareidi Draft Refusers

The “draft law” panel headed by a Kadima MK wants heavy fines on hareidi youth who refuse to enlist. Sanctions on Arabs were less clear.

Soldiers Nab Suspected Terrorist in Hevron

Vigilant Israeli soldiers caught an Arab man carrying a knife in central Hevron; knife attacks on IDF personnel have risen this year.

Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Ambush 'Price Tag' Vandals

IDF soldier dismissed from a commanders’ course after refusing to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals.

Bedouins Steal Ammo Crates from IDF Base

Thieves on SUVs entered Tze'elim base and made off with loot, toying with soldiers who gave chase.

Bill to Make Women's Draft Refusal Illegal

Law proposed by female MKs would make it tougher for women to avoid enlistment.

After Three Decades, IDF Prepares for a Hostile Southern Border

The IDF is preparing for a “new era” on Israel's southern border, in an era reminiscent of the pre-Camp David days of a hostile Egypt

Car Crash Kills Two IDF Officers

Two IDF Navy officers were killed and two others injured early Wednesday when their military vehicle overturned near Tel Aviv.

12 IDF Soldiers Arrested for Passing Info to Sinai Smugglers

The IDF has arrested 12 soldiers on suspicions that they have been givinginformation on IDF troop movements to Sinai Bedouin.

Three IDF Soldiers Fall Asleep 'Defending' Northern Border

A report said that three IDF soldiers were arrested after they fell asleep while on guard duty on the northern border with Lebanon.

MK Orlev: Serving in IDF is a Mitzvah

Jewish Home MK: "He who studies Torah must carry out the mitzvah of defending the Jewish state."

Efrat Reunion in Officers’ Training Course

Three young men from one Judea town complete grueling officers’ course. ‘There are a lot of officers in Efrat,’ they say.

Soldier’s Life at Risk in Hunger Strike

A soldier arrested for going AWOL is on a hunger strike and has refused medical treatment.

Resurgence in Terrorist ‘Phone Bombs’

Terrorist groups are recycling an old trick with the use of phone-activated bombs on civilian roads.

MK: Save Money, Don’t Train Women

MK suggests slashing IDF budget by 200 million by cancelling 2-3 weeks of training for female soldiers.

IDF Snipers Perform 'Beyond Expectations'

In largest such championship in 14 years, snipers show they are "more than ready for the next conflict.”

Barak: The Goal – 90% Hareidi Enlistment

Defense Minister Ehud Barak suggests 10% of hareidi men learn Torah, while the rest enlist in the military or civilian service.

1,400 Jews Visit Kever Yosef

Some 1,400 people visited the Tomb of Joseph (Kever Yosef) on Wednesday night, while Arabs rioted and injured an IDF soldier.

Paris School Under Fire for Blatantly Anti-Israel Exam Question

French Jews outraged after a university in Paris posed a question on an exam as to whether IDF strikes can be classified as "genocide."

Bereaved Family Benefits to be Law

A bill would outline the standard benefits for families that lost a child during IDF service.

IDF Ponders Beit El – Migron Swap

IDF considers killing two birds with one stone by moving Beit El base to Migron.

Comptroller: Israel PR Too Dependent on IDF

Report says National Information Directorate is too small to handle its numerous tasks, IDF can't handle Israel's PR.

IDF Officer Suspended for Firing on Attackers

An IDF officer has been suspended over a video showing him throwing stones, firing at the ground in response to a violent attack.

‘Physically Fit’ to Carry 130 Medals and Trophies

IDF physical fitness officer Captain Ishta is in great shape. While combat soldiers are decorated with a few medals, he has 100.

Six Day War Veteran Looks Back

Hillel Erman, who served in the IDF Paratroopers Brigade during the 1967 Six Day War, remembers it 45 years later.

IDF Soldier Injured in Rock Attack Near Ramallah

An IDF soldier was injured Saturday afternoon in an attack by PA Arabs hurling rocks at a patrol unit near the PA capital of Ramallah.

Soldier Killed, 3 Injured in Jeep Accident

19-year-old IDF soldier Dor Jan killed, three other soldiers injured when a military jeep overturns in the Golan Heights.

Video: US Joins IDF for Rescue Drill

American armed forces recently joined the IDF for a joint emergency rescue drill to teach soldiers how to save lives.

Israel to Unveil World’s Smallest Missile

Israel’s Rafael Defense Systems will unveil the world’s smallest missile at the annual Eurosatory exhibition in Paris next week.

IDF Joins the Fight Against Cyber Attacks

The IDF’s Operations Department defines the essence of IDF cyber warfare, puts together instructions for facing potential enemies.

PA Arabs Attack, Israelis' Weapons Confiscated

Yitzhar’s security forces have their weapons taken following concerns over heavy-handed response to PA attacks.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike terror targets in Gaza, in response to Friday's shooting incident which resulted in the death of one soldier.

IDF Retaliates After Deadly Kidnapping Attempt, Mortar Fire

IDF fire killed 4 members of a Gaza rocket launching cell, and wounded four others, as tensions in the Gaza belt region escalate.

Fallen Soldier: Sgt. Nathaniel Moshiashvili

The IDF spokesperson's office identified the soldier slain in Friday's Gaza gunfight as Nathaniel Moshiashvili, 21, of Ashkelon.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi: Army is Preparing to Evacuate Ulpana

Rabbi Avichai Ronsky: Judea and Samaria Division Commander told me that the IDF is preparing for the demolition of the Ulpana neighborhood.

New Defense Attaché to US, Canada: Maj. Gen. Yaakov Ayish

Maj. Gen. Yaacov Ayish, who headed Operations Directorate, will replace Maj. Gen. Gadi Shamni.

Video: Hareidim Enthusiastic About IDF Program

Arutz Sheva meets soldiers who serve in Shachar Kachol, which allows hareidim to serve in the army while keeping their lifestyle.

MK Shai: Cancel Turkish Tenders Over Indictment

Lawmaker says Israel must not remain indifferent to a Turkish indictment of four top IDF commanders.