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GOP Backing $680M for Iron Dome

Republicans are pushing for a large military aid allotment for Israel's Iron Dome system due to Obama's refusal to name a figure

CTB Issues Sinai Terror Warning

Israelis are warned not to travel to Sinai due to an increased level of terror threat ahead of Remembrance Day and Independence Day.

Grieving Family: 'Guilty Must Be Brought to Justice'

Family of Hila Bezaleli, Israeli soldier who was killed on Mount Herzl on Wednesday, condemned the negligence that caused the tragedy.

Chief of Staff: IDF's 'Steely Arm' will Hit Back at Enemies

Maj. Gen. Gantz: "We are the defensive shield of the nation that will never again stand helpless and defenseless."

Watchdog Group Upset by Jewish Learning in IDF

A watchdog group has criticized rabbis’ lectures to IDF soldiers as “brainwashing.”

Ariel Mayor: IDF Commanders Lack Courage

Ariel Mayor Ron Nachman slammed IDF chief Benny Gantz charging he lacked the courage to deal with foreign anarchists

IDF Soldier Collapses and Dies in Training

Tragedy in Israel’s south as a soldier seeking acceptance to an elite unit collapses during training and dies.

IDF Chief of Staff Removes Eisner from Command for Two Years

IDF Chief of Staff Gantz removes Lt. Col. Eisner from command position after an edited video showed him using force to restrain a protester.

50 Soldiers in ‘March of Living’ in Poland

An Israeli Air Force plane flew 50 soldiers and American supporters to Poland to participate in the annual “March of the Living."

Protest in Support of Eisner Held in Tel Aviv

Several dozen people, headed by MK Michael Ben-Ari, held a protest in support of Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner in Tel Aviv.

Barbivai: Female Draft-Dodgers Use Religion as Excuse

IDF manpower chief Orna Barbivai says too many women who say they are religious are allowed to opt out of the IDF.

IDF Lt. Col. Eisner: The Mission Comes Before Looking Good

Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner said the IDF top brass are more concerned with perceptions than success in the field

Video: Danish Police Clubbing Protesters

Israel's leaders are desperate to appease Denmark over an altercation between an IDF officer and an activist – should they?

Soldiers Back Commander in 'Activist Assault'

A group of soldiers have written a letter to IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz saying Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner is a 'moral and ethical' commander

Memorial Cancelled: Security Concerns or Revenge?

Sources close to the family of terror victim Ben Yosef Livnat say cancelling a memorial service at Joseph's Tomb was an act of revenge

IDF Cancels Ben Yosef Livnat Memorial

IDF commanders first approved a family memorial service at Joseph's Tomb on the anniversary of Ben Yosef Livnat's murder, then canceled it.

Lebanese Navy Aiding IDF

According to IDF naval officials, their counterparts in Beirut are aiding in turning ships away from Israel's waters.

IDF Foils Bombing

Vigilant soldiers stopped a would-be terrorist carrying explosives, knives, and ammunition at a checkpoint in northern Samaria.

IDF Shops for More Precision Rockets

Israel's military is going shopping to upgrade the missiles fired from its helicopters, a military source says.

Video: US, French Soldiers Wish You ‘Happy Passover’

French and American “lone” soldiers, without families in Israel, wish their extended Jewish families around the world a Happy Passover.

Patriot Battery Deployed Near Haifa

For the first time since the 2006 Lebanon War a Patriot anti-missile battery was deployed near Haifa; IDF on Passover alert.

IDF Finds Unexploded Grad Near Eilat

The IDF has found a second Grad rocket from the attack launched on Eilat from Sinai on Thursday.

IDF Chief: Remember Our Soldiers on Passover

IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz wished Israel a happy Passover, and asked citizens to keep a thought for the soldiers who remain on watch

Chabad Group Gives Soldiers 50,000 Matzahs

A Chabad-Lubavitch organization has donated 50,000 matzahs so that every soldier can fulfill Passover mitzvas in the best way.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Controlled Areas

As it goes on high alert for Passover, the IDF imposes a closure on the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.

Israel Warns: We'll Hit Hamas, Hizbullah for Terror Attacks

Israel has issued a new warning: any terror attack on Israel will be answered with the IDF firing on Hamas and Hizbullah.

IDF Chief: Israel Will Reach Those Responsible for Terror Plots

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz warned Thursday that Israel can reach every terrorist plotting against Israeli targets overseas.

Terror Infrastructures Uncovered in Sinai

Nearly a dozen terrorist infrastructures have recently been uncovered in the Sinai Peninsula by intelligence personnel.

PM: Sinai a Launching Pad for Terrorists

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel will not hesitate to strike those who seek to harm its citizens.

Israel Goes on High Alert for Passover

The IDF, whose tradition of mass leaves for Passover ended last week, will also be on high holiday alert following a rocket attack on Eilat

Anonymous Hero Receives Certificate of Excellence

Captain in Intelligence Corps honored for breakthroughs, operational courage and great contribution to security.

Gaza Division Prepared for 'Glatt Kosher' Seder

Gaza Division Rabbi says IDF units are at top level of kashrut – including the most sensitive locations.

Peres Thanks Soldiers over Secure Radio

President Shimon Peres thanked soldiers during a visit to Israel’s northern border. Peres also slams Assad.

How Can You Help the IDF This Passover?

As Jewish families gather around the seder table, it is important to remember the Israeli soldiers who safeguard are freedom.

IDF Shoots, Kills Terrorist Near Gaza Border

An IDF force shoots and hits a terrorist who was crawling towards Israel's border with Gaza.

PM: Beit Hamachpela Expulsion on Hold

As his ministerial committee prepares to meet, PM Binyamin Netanyahu says there will be no action in Hevron until the facts are established.

IDF Catches Arab Heroin Smuggler near Jordan

Israeli soldiers Sunday night foiled an attempt by an Arab from Jordan to smuggle nearly 100 pounds of cocaine and heroin into Israel.

Video: Land Day Riot in Bethlehem

Soldiers in a watchtower in Bethlehem caught Arab rioters hurling stones and firebombs at their position on video.

As Expected – Land Day Turns Violent

Masked rioters attacked IDF troops at Kalandia as a part of Land Day protests; tear gas, high-frequency sound, and 'skunk' spay employed.

Security Chiefs 'Hands On' for Land Day

Israel's top military and police commanders personally visited potential hot spots where violence may erupt on Land Day.

Aharonovitch: Gaza Requires Much More Aggressive Action

Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovitch says the next escalation with Gaza will be longer and more violent.

IDF to Remain on Full Alert Over Passover

IDF chief Benny Gantz ends the Army's long-customary Passover vacation, orders commanders to cancel leaves and remain at full strength.

IDF Creates 4th Home Front Search and Rescue Battalion

Force will respond to non-conventional attacks, large-scale rescue events and other extreme situations.

Palestinian Authority Arab Stabs Soldier

A Ramallah area Arab stabbed and lightly wounded an IDF soldier during a counterterrorist operation. The soldiers shot three terrorists.

Watch IDF Elite Combat Troops in Training

An IDF video gives a rare glimpse into tough training by crack “Egoz” combat soldiers, lugging and firing the Israeli-made “Tabor” rifle.

IDF’s Best Combat Weapon: Hands and Feet

The IDF has “unveiled” what it calls its best combat weapon – hands and feet used in “Krav Maga’ hand-to-hand combat training.

Report: Undercover Israelis in Iran

A British newspaper reported Sunday that Israeli commandos are operating undercover in Iran.

IDF Pleased with Its Performance in Latest Gaza Campaign

Southern Command review sees recent fighting as "a marked success" with pinpoint accuracy of IAF strikes.

ISA Thwarts Soldier Kidnapping, Suicide Bombing

Israel has indicted a Hamas terrorist who was planning to kidnap an IDF soldier and aid a suicide bombing squad in reaching Eilat.

'Iron Dome' Soldier Risked His Life to Save Others

A soldier endangers himself to repair malfunction in Iron Dome; comrade races to his rescue just prior to system's launch.

Israel's New Radar on the Gaza Border

Israel has installed new radar systems on the Gaza border to eliminate blind spots and reduce infiltrations, the IDF says.

IDF Soldiers Use Dog on Arab Demonstrator

IDF soldiers use a dog on a PA Arab who behaves wildly during a violent demonstration in Samaria.

Photos: IDF Mechanical Unit Holds Training Exercise

The IDF’s mechanical equipment engineering battalion, which plays an important role in Gaza operations, holds successful exercise.

IDF Foils Infiltration Attempt from Egypt

IDF troops fire at suspects who entered Israel through the border with Egypt. One person dead, three wounded.

Soldier Wounded in Light Rail Stabbing Attack

In the first major terror attack reported on Jerusalem's light rail, a female soldier was stabbed by an Arab, who fled the scene

Terrorists Fire Another Rocket at Israel Thursday

The IDF responded to Wednesday's Gaza terror rocket attacks by striking at terror targets in Gaza

Polish Air Force Comes to Israel for First Exercise with IAF

The Polish Air Force arrived for a joint session with the IAF, including aerial battles with Israeli jet fighters and simulation squadrons.

IDF Uncertain About Gaza Ceasefire

The IDF Southern Command chief says he is unsure how long the current ceasefire will hold saying 'no one body has full control of Gaza

Americans Love the IDF, Raise $26 Million

Americans love the IDF. More than 1.300 business and philanthropic leaders donated $26 million at a Friends of the IDF dinner in New York.

IDF Chief of Staff: ‘Quiet to Greet Quiet, Fire against Fire’

Terrorists will determine if the IDF strikes against them, says Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, “Quiet in return for quiet, fire against fire.”

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