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IDF Nabs Knife Terrorist Who Attacked in Jerusalem

Security forces have arrested the Arab terrorist who nearly killed a young Jew on the Sabbath in the Ramot area of Jerusalem.

Huge US-Israeli Army Exercise to Test Missile Defense

The US and Israel next year will hold the largest ever joint military exercise and will test Israel’s missile defense system.

IDF Orders Flotilla to Change Course

The IDF has ordered an pair of ships headed for Gaza to change course - flotilla captains refuse.

Mandebilt Appointment Raises Ire

Former IDF JAG Avichai Mandelbilt's appointment to save Yesha towns is "asking the cat to guard the cream," nationalist leaders criticize.

Flotilla Activists 'Won't Resist IDF'

Organizers for a two-ship mini-flotilla headed towards Gaza say activists have vowed not to resist IDF commandos sent to intercept them.

Montel Williams, Emmy Award Winning TV Host, Visits Israel

Montel Williams travels across Israel to learn about ground-breaking advances in Israeli medicine, technology and patient care.

IDF Gears Up to Intercept Mini-Flotilla

Naval forces are preparing to intercept to Gaza bound yachts that departed from Turkey earlier in the week.

Arabs Rob Federman Farm in Hevron

A gang of Arabs broke into the Federman Farm and stole a herd of goats. Army joins in chase, but police do nothing.

Israel Successfully Tests ‘Ballistic Missile’

Israel successfully tests the Jericho missile, which foreign reports say can strike Iran carrying a nuclear payload.

Report: IDF Given Green Light in Gaza

The IDF has reportedly been given a green light to deal with rocket and mortar fire from Gaza, but will it change anything?

Gantz: 'Every Soldier Matters'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz told graduating Ground Forces officers the Shalit deal was important because: 'every soldier matters.'

IDF: Ceasefire Must Be Based on Facts, Not Declarations

IDF top spokesman Gen. Yoav Mordechai says 'declarations' are insufficient to effect a ceasefire, touts IDF success against Islamic Jihad.

Ceasefire Ends after Four Hours, Two Terrorists Killed

Gaza terrorists broke another ceasefire, this time only four hours after it was announced and agreed to by the Islamic Jihad.

Saudi Prince Ups IDF Kidnap Ante to $1 Million

A week after a Saudi cleric offers a $100,000 for kidnapping an Israeli soldier, a Saudi prince tops him and adds another $900,000.

Mofaz Urges Netanyahu to Let IDF 'Do What It Knows to Do'

Former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz is urging the government to allow the IDF to silence the rocket fire being rained on southern Israel.

IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded in Training Accident

A soldier sustained serious gunshot wounds during training in northern Israel. Military police are investigating.

Court: IDF Does Not Have to Compensate for Gaza Attack

The IDF does not have to compensate the family of a Gaza Arab killed during an IDF raid against terrorists, a court ruled Thursday.

IDF Prepares to Deploy 'Magic Wand'

The IDF is in the final stages of laying the groundwork to deploy its long-range missile defense system in central Israel.

Soldiers Say Commander's Dismissal After Arab Riot Political

Soldiers say their deputy battalion commander's dismissal after a lethal incident during an Arab riot was purely political.

IDF: Maritime Terror ‘Daily Occurrence’

The IDF’s Ashdod-based Navy unit deals with terrorist activity on a daily basis, security reconnaissance commander “D” says.

Report: IDF to Recommend Concessions to PA

In the wake of Hamas' stratospheric rise following the Shalit Deal, the IDF may recommend moves to bolster the PA.

Hundreds of Officers: Stop IDF Officers' Political Petitions

An IDF petition to end political IDF petitions. Officers blast recent petition that called for Shalit's release.

IDF Uniforms to be Made in Jordan?

Arad Textiles warns that its factories, which make IDF uniforms, may have to move operations out of the country, perhaps to Jordan.

Elite IDF Unit Officer: Shalit Deal is Frustrating for Us

Elite IDF Officer: Our unit's members endangered themselves to capture terrorists who were later released. What's the point?

IDF Commander Punished over PA Riot

An IDF commander has been removed from duty after a PA Arab was killed in a riot, though IDF investigation justified it.

Medical Delegation Arrives at Shalit Home

A delegation of physicians and psychologists arrived at the Shalit home in Mitzpe Hila to further asses Gilad Shalit's condition.

Israel Looks to Expand Navy to Protect Gas Interests

With new sea-borne gas finds under threat from Hizbullah, Iran, and Turkey the IDF is looking to expand its naval fleet.

Gantz: IDF 'Completed the Mission'

IDF Chief of Staff sent a letter to troops and commanders hailing the return of Gilad Shalit saying they had "completed the mission."

PA Police Operate in Israeli Town

PA Arabs show up to harvest Jewish-grown olives in Samaria, with PA police standing watch.

Yesha Commander's Comments Raise Resident's Ire

Political opinions expressed to the New York Times by Gen. Nitzan Alon have raised the ire of residents in Judea and Samaria.

UAVs May Help Prevent Terrorists’ ‘Kidnap Deals’

The Israel military’s UAVs may help locate kidnapped soldiers and prevent terrorists from using captives as barraging chips.

IDF Indicts Four for Jerusalem Bus Bombing

Four members of the Hevron terror cell responsible for the 23 March 2011 bus bombing in Jerusalem have been indicted.

Gaza Terrorist Killed by Own Bomb

A Gaza-based terrorist was killed by his own bomb while trying to plant the device along the Israel-Gaza security fence.

IDF Gets 50 Huge Sukkahs and 1,000 Four Species Sets

"Ahavat Yisrael" project donates sukkahs, Arbaat Haminim worth over 300,000 shekels.

Beauty Contest in the IDF: 350 Sukkahs to Compete

The IDF is adding Sukkot fun with a holiday competition encouraging soldiers to build beautiful sukkahs at the highest religious standard.

300 Prayer Booklets Sent to American Jewish Troops

A shipment of 300 NCSY prayer booklets has gone on a special mission to U.S. Jewish troops serving in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea.

ISA, IDF Capture Palmer Murderers

Two terrorists arrested for the killing of Asher Palmer and his infant son Yonatan. Three others arrested for stealing Palmer's gun.

IDF: 15,000 Water Bags for Fasting Soldiers

Special water bags contain 40 ml. of water, to be made available for soldiers on operational duty who feel faint

IDF Drills 'Yom Kippur Surprise' in North

Two entire reservist brigades were called up by surprise to test readiness. 38 years ago, it was not a drill.

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Battle Can Be Won' Against Terrorism

In a New Year's greeting to Jews around the world, IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz says the battle against terrorism “can be won.”

Rock Attacks by Arabs in Yesha Up Sharply

There was a significant rise in the number of rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria in August and September.

IDF Holds its Annual Combat Championship

IDF held its annual combat championship for commanders at the Wingate Institute. Officers with the rank of Lt.-Col. or higher took part.

Beirut Official Claims IDF Killed Israeli Captives

A senior official in Beirut has claimed kidnapped soldiers Edud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev were killed by the IDF.

Bedouin Guard Tried to Dismantle IDF Tank to Sell for Scrap

A Bedouin security guard was sentenced to a 4 month suspended sentence after he tried to steal an IDF tank and sell it for scrap metal.

IDF Amends Age of Majority for Youth Courts

A legislative amendment has raised the age of majority for IDF courts in Judea and Samaria from 15 to 18.

Sinai Anarchy to mean More IDF Reserves

IDF reservists will be called up more frequently as soldiers are moved to Israel’s south over Sinai terrorism.

IDF Hits Gaza Terror Cell

The IDF hit Gaza terrorists Saturday as they prepared to fire rockets at southern Israel.

Gantz: We'll Continue to Stand Strong

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz extends his best wishes for Rosh Hashanah to the Jewish people and their families.

"Guns vs. Butter" - Israeli Style

What comes first - the defense needs of the country, or the welfare of citizens? In Israel, it's a complicated question.

IDF: Palestinian Authority Paid Arabs to Riot

The Palestinian Authority paid many of the Arabs who rioted after last week’s UN session, in violation of PA agreements not to incite.

With UN Speeches Over, Reservists Head Home

With fears of massive PA riots past, IDF reservists head home for the holidays.

Video: Soldiers, Don't Give the Enemy Information

The IDF’s information security department releases a new video which provides guidelines for safe behavior online.

EUCOM Commander Concludes Two-Day Visit to Israel

EUCOM Commander conducts work visit to Israel as part of the annual schedule of joint training and learning between EUCOM and the IDF.

Frustrated Civilians Declare: We’ll Defend Our Own Roadways

Residents of Judea say they will police their own roadways in light of security failures in the region.

IDF Treats PA Children with Cancer to Zoo Trip

The IDF, as part of national effort to help Palestinian Authority cancer victims, treats children with a trip to a zoo and the beach.

Rabbis Asked to Intervene in IDF’s No-Fire Orders

As IDF publishes restrictive no-fire orders, frustrated leaders ask Chief Rabbis to intervene.

Lawyers Running IDF, Says Expert

Lt.-Col. (res.) Dan Si'on says new chain of command places IDF soldiers under Attorney-General's command and ties their hands.

Hesder Yeshivas Work With IDF to Solve "Female Singer" Issue

Hesder Yeshivas suggest allowing soldiers to opt out of entertainment shows with female singers, but mandate attendance at ceremonies.

IDF Developing Cannon with 25-Mile Range

The IDF’s Artillery Corps is considering a new cannon system with the ability to shoot six shells a minute with a range of 25 miles.

Coupons Give More Dignity to Needy Disabled IDF Soldiers

Instead of having them wait on line for food packages, Matzdeim will provide supermarket coupons for disabled IDF soldiers.

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