IDF Flare Hits House Near Gaza City
A house in Shejaya was reportedly hit by a flare fired from an IDF tank; the area was the scene of terror activity late Friday evening.
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Shabbat Rocket Attack on Nahal Oz
The PFLP took responsibility for a 'mortar attack' on Nahal Oz late Friday after clashes with IDF forces in Ash-Shujaa’eya.
Former IDF Chief: Israel Must Prepare for War
Ashkenazi: Israel must not cut its budget because shifting strategic realities demand it prepare for war.
Orlev: I will not support the Tal Law
Jewish Home faction head Zevulun Orlev says the Hesder programs prove Torah study and observance are no excuse to dodge IDF service
Samaria Gives Twice Its Share of Combat Soldiers
Whopping 67.1% serve in combat units, as opposed to 39.5% nationwide.
IDF Arrests Six Terror Suspects in Judea and Samaria
The IDF arrested six terror suspects in Judea and Samaria amid a continued full court press against terror cells in the region.
IDF Video: One of the World's Smallest Drones in Action
IDF video presents the Skylark I-LE: Small, lightweight, can be carried by one person and set up to fly in less than 8 minutes.
Video: IDF Weapons Instructor Trains ‘Best Soldiers in World’
A new IDF video shows an Israeli-American weapons instructor Daniella Stepanoe at work to teach “the best soldiers in the world.
Israel Releases Arrow 3 Photos
Israel's Ministry of Defense released photos of a recent Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system test amid rising tensions with Iran.
IDF Arrests Fourth Hamas MP in Five Days
IDF forces raided the Ramallah home of Hamas-affiliated PLC member Abdul Jabbar Fuqaha and took him into custody.
'Greening’ is for Environment, not Hamas
The IDF is trying to educate Arabs in Judea and Samaria to make their cities green, which happens to be the same color as the Hamas flag.
Checkpoint Guard Shoots Axe-Swinging Terrorist
An Israeli soldier at a checkpoint north of Jerusalem shot an axe-swinging Palestinian Authority terrorist. The guard was not hurt.
Israel Hits Terrorists after Mortar Shell Attack
The IAF struck Gaza terrorists after a mortar shelling attack and an attempt to plant bombs. Hamas: They were setting traps for birds.
Kiryat Arba Jogger Alarms Soldier, Who Fires
IDF soldier on guard near Susya thought jogger was a terrorist and fired in the air. No one was hurt.
Thousands of Soldiers to Get 'Late Passes' Sunday
Soldiers, used to riding the trains for free, will now be taking buses Sunday morning - and the army is expecting many to come in late.
IDF Base: 1,500 Tank Shells Stolen
Military Police believe gang of metal thieves stole the shells. Officer: ammunition could reach terrorists.
Islamic Jihad's Jenin Commander Arrested
Israel's security services continue to target Islamic Jihad with a full-court press of arrests and targeted assassinations.
Conviction of Man Who Called Soldiers 'Nazis' Overturned
The conviction of an Israeli man who called IDF soldiers “Nazis” was overturned on Thursday, sparing him from a prison sentence.
IDF Paratroopers Renew Brigade Jumps, Ground Attack in Drill
Photo Essay & Video: For the first time in 15 years, IDF paratroopers took part in a combined brigade jump and live-fire drill.
IDF Medics Save PA Arab with Heart Condition
IDF soldiers save the life of a 73-year-old PA Arab with a severe heart condition, give him medical treatment.
IDF Chief: Terror Groups Threaten World Citizenry
IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz met with his NATO counterparts in Brussels saying the world must cooperate to stop global terrorism
Rabbi Melamed: It Is a Great Mitzvah to Serve in IDF
It is a great mitzvah to serve in the IDF but also a mitzvah to refuse orders contradicting Jewish law, says Rabbi Eliezer Melamed.
IDF Kills Two Terrorists near Gaza Belt Kibbutz
Two terrorists were killed Wednesday when the IDF targeted them as they buried bombs at the Gaza security fence.
IDF Spokesperson: We Need to be Proactive, not Reactive
IDF Spokeswoman at Knesset session on public relations: We don't wait for the reporter to ask questions. We are proactive.
IDF Closes Qalqiliya - Arrests 9
IDF forces closed the Arab village of Qalqiliya and arrested 9 suspected terrorists, including some released for Gilad Shalit
Three Religious US Girls Become IDF Officers
Three new immigrant girls from the US say they can stay religious and serve in the IDF and even become officers.
Ateret Cohanim Hosts Lone Soldiers in Jerusalem, Media Condemns
90 lone soldiers were hosted on a tour of the Old City. Israel's media, however, complained that the tour included the Muslim Quarter.
US Pressure? Israel Postpones Massive Joint Drill
Israel delays largest-ever anti-missile military drill with the US for “technical” reasons days after Obama pressures Israel over Iran.
IDF Paratroopers March through Jerusalem's Old City
90 recruits of the paratroopers marched through Jerusalem’s Old City, waving flags and singing.
IDF Arrests Two Soldiers for Passing 'Price Tag' Intel
Two IDF soldiers arrested for passing data on troop movements and demolitions to nationalist activists.
Gafni: The Military Spoils the Hareidim
MK Moshe Gafni calls hareidi-religious men not to join the IDF under any circumstances, because of women's singing.
Bill: IDF Service Prerequisite for Elected Office
Yisrael Beiteinu has proposed a law that would limit public office to those who have completed IDF or National service.
IDF: No Plans to Absorb Syrian Refugees
The IDF spokesman's office says remarks by IDF Chief of Staff Gantz about plans to absorb Syrian refugees were taken 'out of context'
Who Fights More for the IDF, Settlers or Others?
The rate of ‘settlers’ in IDF combat service is 80 percent higher than the country-wide rate, contrary to the image in mainstream media.
Officials Admit Extrajudicial Policy in Judea, Samaria
Justice officials admit they have systemically targeted nationalists with administrative orders when evidence is absent.
Panel: Mum's the Word on Soldier Release Negotiations
A committee headed by retired judge Meir Shamgar presented recommendations for dealing with freeing abducted IDF troops.
UTJ Lawmaker Warns: 'Don't Enlist in IDF Yet'
A United Torah Judaism MK warns young hareidi religious men not to join IDF special programs without assurances they can observe Torah law.
Report: IAF Drill Above Southern Lebanon
A Lebanese newspaper reports the Israeli Air Force conducted a three-hour drill in the skies above southern Lebanon.
Surprise Navy Drill at Haifa Port as Iran Ends War Games
The IDF staged a surprise drill at its base at the port of Haifa as Iran completed “war games” that included a threat on Israel.
Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist Arrested in Raid
An early morning raid in northern Samaria netted more than just guns as the IDF returns its attention to Islamic Jihad.
IDF Spokesman Wants to Be Your Friend
The IDF has joined social networking, and its spokesman has opened up a Facebook page, where users can view real-time news updates.
IDF Chief of Staff: All Troops Must Attend Official Ceremonies
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Ganz rules no soldier will be exempt from official military ceremonies, even if a woman is singing.
IDF: Defense Budget Hike Not Big Enough
The head of the IDF Stategic Planning division says the IDF needs at least NIS 7 billion more to meet the challenges Israel is facing.
Israel Defends against Missiles with SMS
Israel is nearing a country-wide SMS messaging system that warns citizens of incoming missiles – in case they are not intercepted.
Chief IDF Rabbi: No Exclusion of Women in the IDF
IDF Chief Rabbi Rafi Peretz: We, who know about the importance of honoring women, must ensure that this debate does not enter our ranks.
Senior Ministers: Future Abductions Will Trigger War
The forum of eight senior ministers said the next abduction of an Israeli soldier will lead to war.
An IDF Look Back at 2011
As 2012 approaches, the IDF looks back on the major events in the previous Julian calendar year.
PM Defends Defense Budget Hike
Prime Minister Netanyahu defended an NIS 1.6 billion increase in defense spending saying it won't impact the socioeconomic agenda.
IDF: Next Gaza Incursion will be Different
IDF website says enhanced weapons systems will make Israeli forces entering Gaza more "flexible and lethal."
IDF Commander: Hamas Won't Strike Back
Col. Hermoni of the IDF southern brigade says Hamas won't react to IDF targeted killings because it wants to 'maintain peace.'
IAF Touts Female Flight Schools Grads
The most recent IAF pilots course included five female graduates - the most to graduate at any one time.
IDF Chief: Israel Can’t Escape Gaza Incursion
IDF chief Benny Gantz joins a growing list of security experts who say Israel's airstrike-for-rocket-attack strategy isn't effective.
Gantz: Religious Soldiers Can 'Leave the Room' When Females Sing
IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said that religious soldiers who preferred not to watch females performing wouldn't have to.
1,200 Jews Visit Kever Yosef
Some 1,200 Jews visited Kever Yosef (the Tomb of Joseph) on Monday night in honor of Hanukkah and Rosh Chodesh
Itamar Youth, IDF Soldiers Light Candles Together
Youth from of Itamar hold torchlight march, Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony with IDF soldiers.
IDF Enters Azzun Looking for Shotgun Terrorist
IDF forces went house to house in the Arab village of Azzun in search of a terrorist who fired on an Israeli vehicle; shots reported.
Report: Top Syrian General Deserts
Opposition sources in Syria said that a top Syrian army general, Mustapha a-Sheikh, has defected from his post.
Minister Demands Eviction Procedures Be Regulated
Minister Zevulun Orlev demanded security officials implement procedures for evictions that minimize the risk to children.
Comptroller: Israel's Homefront Not Prepared for War
State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss issued a report saying Israel's security officials did not learn from the 2006 Lebanon War
IDF Shows ‘Strength’ by Fencing in Jewish Communities
The IDF says its “defense mechanisms operate flawlessly” against terror in the south – and builds fences around Jewish communities.