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IDF Successfully Tests "Magic Wand" Anti-Missile System

“Magic Wand” anti-missile system for intercepting intermediate-range rockets completes successful first test.

Golani Soldiers Swear In at the Kotel

Golani Brigade’s inaugural ceremony takes place at the Western Wall for the first time in 22 years.

Draft-Dodging Not a Religious Problem

While secular politicians tend to accuse religious Israelis of draft-dodging, a new study shows that over 20% of secular Jews avoid service.

Netanyahu Meets Hareidi Soldiers

Prime Minister visits hareidi IDF battalion, just two days after Cabinet approves measures to encourage more hareidi recruitment.

IDF Considers Personal Fire Extinguishing Spray

A special environmentally friendly fire extinguishing spray is being considered by the IDF for soldiers to help extinguish fires.

More Hareidim for IDF: Government Approves New Recruiting Plan

Government approves new recruitment plan for hareidim into the IDF, allocates NIS 130 million per year for this purpose.

Trucker Hit by Shrapnel, IDF Reassures Southerners

A trucker was hit by shrapnel in a Kassam attack Saturday night. IDF commander Tal Russo traveled to the western Negev to reassure southerners.

New IDF Spokesman Appointed

Col (res.) Lior Lotan will replace Brigadier General Avi Benayahu as IDF spokesman.

Samaria Preschoolers Meet the IDF

The IDF reaches out to Samaria Jews by giving hundreds of preschoolers a fun-filled tour of an army base.

IDF Trains Officers for Helping Arab Civilians during Battle

The IDF is ready for the media and international criticism during the next war by training officers to help civilians during fighting.

Hareidi Men Join IDF Intelligence

25% more hareidi-religious men join the ranks of IDF intelligence, most will work with computers and communications.

Soldiers Pitch In to Restore Carmel Forest

Soldiers from the Nachal Brigade have a special mission: to rehabilitate the Carmel forest after a devastating fire.

IDF Warns Soldiers Against Facebook

IDF warns its soldiers not to publish photos which identify the unit in which they serve on the popular social network.

IDF Gets New Torah on Chanukah

Young Jews from around the world donate 188th Torah scroll to the IDF on Chanukah.

IDF More Trusted than Courts, Knesset

The IDF remains Israel's most trusted public institution, easily surpassing the Knesset and the police.

Southern Youth Still Thankful for Cast Lead

500 youth from Sderot and other rocket-hit towns are still thankful for Cast Lead and the ensuing quiet.

IDF Also Combats Illegal Hunting

Soldiers work together with the Nature and Parks Authority to stop illegal hunting by Arabs.

'Disappointed' Maj.-Gen.Ganz to Retire

Major-General Benny Ganz to retire, admits disappointment over losing out for Chief of Staff post.

Female Electricians Help Power the Israeli Army

As many as 80 percent of the soldiers who maintain Israeli army vehicles and weapons in the southern region are women, according to the IDF.

Website Targets Cast Lead Soldiers

An anti-Israel website listed personal information about IDF officers and soldiers who took part in Operation Cast Lead.

Samaria Resident Badly Hurt in Arab Ambush

Arabs hurled a cinder block at a Jewish man driving near Shiloh. Increased signs that terrorists are preparing to kidnap soldiers.

Do Soldiers' Mothers Call the Shots in the IDF?

Among many topics, the "Women and Security" conference dealt with the influence mothers have on the IDF and the way Israel's enemies preceive it

IDF's Combat Soldiers to Carry Cameras, Not Just Guns

A new course teaches IDF's ground troops to take photographs as they fight, to aid the information war.

IDF Finds Bodies of Pilots Killed in Training Crash

The IDF has found the remains of two IAF pilots who were killed when a Sufa F-16I advanced airplane crashed in southern Israel.

IDF Kicks Off 'Orange Flame' Biological Warfare Drill

Medical personnel, police and IDF soldiers will converge in central Israel Tuesday as the IDF kicks off its annual 'Orange Flame' biological drill.

IDF Historian: The Left Won't Wake Up Until It's Too Late

Dr. Uri Milstein praises Amos Yadlin for being brave enough to lay out Israel's security problems - he wonders if the country is ready for them.

“The Targeted Killings Have Proven Themselves”

Retired IDF officer believes that terror leaders should continue to be targeted and killed by the IDF.

Anger at IDF's Firing of Security Officer

Judea and Samaria residents are up in arms after a local IDF commander fired one town's security officer for having shot at Arab infiltrators.

Bill to Limit Army Exemption for Religious Girls

A proposed law would define girls' religiosity by attendance at a religious educational institution in order to receive military service exemption.

Largest IDF Medical Course Concludes

50 medical officers complete course and will be assigned to various IDF units.

IDF Tank Shells Stop Three Gaza Terrorists; One Killed

Islamic Jihad said one of their terrorists was killed Wednesday when a three-man cell approached the security fence and was met by tank fire.

Touch Screen for Golani Commanders

New up-to-date device with a touch screen and map will allow IDF commanders to excel during battle.

No More Facebook on IDF Bases

The IDF will reportedly block soldiers from access to social media and email accounts on the Internet in offices on military bases in Israel.

We Are One: IDF Receives Torah Scroll from US Jewish Youth

Young Israel and NCSY donate 187th Torah Scroll to Israeli Defense Forces.

IDF Holds Complex Joint Combat Exercise Demonstration

New tank and anti-tank defense system used for the first time during a demonstration at Negev base starting ten day joint exercise.

Hareidi IDF Unit Celebrates Next Ten Years

A celebration took place in Jerusalem commemorating ten years of a project lauded as a uniting force in Israeli society and the IDF.

Every Army Fights in Urban Terrain - The IDF Fights for Its Home

The Latrun Military 2010 Conference last week focused on ‘Fighting in Urban Terrain," which in Israel means fighting for one's home.

IDF Soldiers Use Free Time to Throw Parties for Charity

The IDF does more than just fight. Soldiers in elite units get together on weekends to party and to raise major sums for sick children.

IDF Worried by Possible 'Peace Talk' Terror Spike

Senior officer in Judea and Samaria says progress in talks with PA will lead to a spike in Hamas terrorism.

IDF Kills Three Rocket-Launching Terrorists in Gaza

The Israeli army eliminated three Islamic Jihad terrorists after they prepared to attack southern Israel with rockets late Tuesday night.

Study Finds: Rise in Number of Religious Army Captains

A groundbreaking study finds that over 30% of IDF captains come from a religious background.

English Speakers Celebrate 25 Years of Helping IDF

For 25 years, a group of English-speaking volunteers has worked to support the IDF, providing funds for soldiers' centers and other projects.

Needy IDF Soldier Families Receive 'Golden Tickets'

The IDF Soldiers' Association is distributing 3,500 "golden tickets" to needy families of the troops this holiday season, worth about NIS 200 each.

Wanted: Deputy for Galant

Major-General Eisencott says 'no, thanks' to the job, and may be on his way out of IDF. Galant document affair may have hurt his status.

IDF to Establish Anti-Chemical Unit

New IDF unit will focus on chemical warfare threat from Israel's neighbors.

US Army-IDF Drill Aims at Mock PA Terrorists

Joint US Marine-IDF training includes fighting mock Palestinian Authority terrorists. Marines show respect for Israelis: “This is their reality.”

Report: Potential Suspect in Galant Document

Israeli police announce they have a potential suspect in Galant document, and clear IDF of any involvement in its leak.

Despite Reaction, Irish Student IDF Volunteer Would Do it Again

Cliona Campbell, a 19 year old Irish student who volunteered in Israel, returned home to a hate campaign, organized by anti-Israel elements.

US and Israel Increase Military Cooperation

200 US Marines participated in military drills with the IDF in the Negev this past month.

Police 'Grilled IDF Spokesman over Galant Document'

Brig-Gen Benayahu a 'major suspect' in the affair. Document may have been faked in order to hurt Maj-Gen Galant's chances to become Chief of Staff.

Capt. Lakia: a War Hero Who Singlehandedly Killed 2 Terrorists

Captain Lakia, gravely wounded in the sniper ambush, was a hero in Operation Defensive Shield, killing two terrorists who ambushed his unit.

IDF's New Rules for Protecting Civilians in Combat

The IDF has released new rules aimed at protecting civilians present in combat zones. Rules created following Cast Lead.

Controversial Hareidi-IDF Rule Changed Quietly

The government quietly changes the rules to allow hareidi-religious men to opt out of IDF service beginning at age 22, not 26.

Agreement Reached: Only “Made in Israel” IDF Uniforms

MKs and Finance Ministry officials have reached consensus, and a law requiring the IDF to provide only “made in Israel” uniforms will be passed.

Study: Post-Traumatic Stress Lowest in IDF

IDF soldiers are less likely than those in other armies worldwide to suffer post-traumatic stress.

IDF Recruits' Motivation Continues to Rise

Motivation continues to rise among new IDF recruits. More ask to serve in combat, ground troops.

Eiland Team Presents: The Flotilla Incident - Step by Step

Watch the film, produced by the Eiland Team of Experts, breaking down the events of the Turkish flotilla using a timeline, 3D models and footage

Internal IDF 'Arena' for eBay-Style Trade in Military Equipment

The IDF opens “the Arena,” allowing units to trade military equipment on an internal eBay-style site.

New Protection for IDF Namer APCs

The IDF is about to acquire new protection for its Namer armored personnel carrier – the Spurred Arrow.

Kfir Soldiers Earn Their Berets

Kfir soldiers are given their berets in the first ceremony of its kind in Afula, which has adopted the brigade.

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