IDF

IDF reveals:

Over 1,000 haredim enlist annually - not all of them religious

IDF does not investigate whether 'yeshiva students' actually study in yeshiva, top official says.

Watch: Israeli planes destroy Gazan rocket pads

IAF fighter planes destroyed rocket launching pads in Gaza before terrorists had a chance to target Israeli cities.

Operation Shield and Arrow

1 dead as IDF bombs Islamic Jihad rocket launching site

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad positions in the Gaza Strip, including rocket launching site. Netanyahu meets with Opposition Leader Lapid.

Near Jenin:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists in PA town of Qabatiya

IDF soldiers operating in Qabatiya return fire at vehicle with terrorists who fired at them, eliminate both.

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IDF strikes terrorists prepping anti-tank missiles in Khan Yunis

IAF attacks terrorists who were preparing to fire missiles at Israel amid Operation Shield and Arrow.

Watch: The airstrikes that eliminated three top Gaza terrorists

IDF releases footage from 2:00 a.m. bombings that killed three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.

IDF captures two terrorists in Shechem operation

Israeli security personnel come under fire during operation in Samaria which led to arrests of two wanted terrorists.

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Home Front Command instructs residents of communities near border with the Gaza Strip to remain in shelters until further notice.

After eliminating top terrorists:

IDF attacks 10 Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza

IDF continues striking Islamic Jihad targets as part of operation "Shield and Arrow".

Indictment:

IDF soldier accused of abusing Palestinian Arab

Charges will soon be filed against three other soldiers suspected of involvement in the incident.

IDF holds International Conference on the Law of Armed Conflict

Military Advocate General MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi leads 3-day conference with senior experts in international law from 30 countries.

Officer who neutralized terrorist after being rammed awarded

Lt. A. was rammed near Modiin in November and opened fire on the terrorist saving additional soldiers.

Senior IDF source:

'We're ready for a significant operation, if need be'

'There are no cities of refuge in Judea and Samaria,' senior military source says.

Gush Etzion:

Terrorist who attacked soldier shot

A riot broke out during a security inspection between Al Hader and Hudan. Soldiers opened fire on a rioter who attacked one of them.

Hamas claims 1 killed, five injured in IDF airstrike in Gaza

Gaza officials say man killed, five injured in Israeli missile strike in northern Gaza Strip, following rocket barrage on southern Israel.

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IDF bombs Hamas positions in Gaza Strip after rocket attacks

IDF refuses to confirm ceasefire reached with Gaza terrorists.

IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists

IDF soldiers demolish home of terrorist who murdered Shalom Sofer and of terrorist who murdered three in Ariel.

IDF investigating unusually poor Iron Dome performance

2 rockets out of 6 strike Sderot, leading to unusually low interception rate of just 67% for a system which boasts success rate of over 90%.

Jordan Valley:

Parachuter causes fear of terrorist infiltration

Security forces deployed after Israeli parachuter performs jump over community of Mevo'ot Yericho without coordinating with IDF.

Judea & Samaria security sweep

1 terrorist eliminated, several wounded during clashes with IDF

At least seven terrorists wounded and one killed during IDF security sweep of Judea and Samaria.

'I was thoroughly impressed':

CENTCOM Commander in Israel, visits naval commando unit

Head of US Central Command's visit focuses on continued cooperation and the strengthening of relations between the IDF and CENTCOM.

Israel celebrates 75 years:

President Herzog awards 120 outstanding soldiers

At special ceremony on Independence Day, President Herzog tells outstanding soldiers Israel's mosaic of views is its strength.

Israel is fighting the World's War

In a world where evil is a reality writ in the black ink of the Koran, there can only be temporary refuges. Israel knows that well. Op-ed.

IDF survey: Declining motivation to serve in combat units

Survey carried out in 2022 shows declining desire to serve in combat units predates political crisis. IDF: Survey only a partial picture.

'If only for one sacred day'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Memorial Day obliges us to come together and focus on the things that connect us.

IDF to demolish home of Tel Aviv terrorist

IDF issues demolition order for terrorist who murdered Or Eshkar. Home of Ido Baruch murderer to be demolished as well.

Memorial Day 2023:

24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.

8,000 soldiers 'March in the Paths of the IDF'

Special project marks 75th anniversary of the State of Israel and the founding of the IDF.

IDF:

Company that deserted sentenced to detention, probation.

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade deserted after their commander was dismissed. IDF: 'Inconsistent with IDF values.'

IDF drone aircraft crashes in Syria

Israeli military launches investigation after unmanned aircraft crashes in Syria.

3 Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attack arrested in Jenin

PA health ministry says 6 Arabs injured in firefight between IDF and terrorists during arrest operation.

IDF to continue sending enlistment letters to haredim

Military presents new service model under which solders who serve for longer will receive higher salaries.

IDF:

Jewish Heroism in mark of 80 years since Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Chief of Staff: "The Holocaust was an attempt to dismantle and destroy our spirit by erasing our identity as a nation and later our bodies."

Stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Man lightly to moderately wounded in stabbing attack. Terrorist neutralized.

IDF: Women to continue to be integrated into combat units

Military submits response to Supreme Court on petitions regarding opening combat units to female soldiers.

Op-Ed:

Israel should prepare for war and politicians need to take heed

A wake-up call from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. Op-ed.

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwarted a drug smuggling attempt worth approximately 3 million NIS

IDF bolsters air defenses for rest of Ramadan

Additional Iron Dome batteries deployed in light of recent security escalation.

Decorated IDF colonel castigated for meeting Minister Ben-Gvir

Col. Avinoam Emuna met with the National Security Minister ahead of his possible appointment as the commander of the National Guard.

Shock in the IDF:

Company commander planned to steal equipment from old tanks

The company commander, his deputy, and a soldier were caught attempting to take equipment from tanks that were set to be scrapped.

2 terrorists eliminated after shooting at Elon Moreh

Gun battle in Samaria follows arrest of 5 terrorists planning attack in Jenin before dawn.

5 terrorists who planned terror attack arrested in Jenin

Israeli forces capture five terrorists who were on the verge of carrying out a terror attack.

Minister Gallant in Samaria:

'Terrorist who thinks he may elude the IDF is gravely mistaken'

Minister Gallant visited the Menashe division in northern Samaria and was briefed on the division's operational activity.

Rockets fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Three rockets launched from Syrian territory towards Israeli territory. Two of them cross into Israeli territory, one intercepted.

Due to the terror wave:

IDF soldiers to reinforce police in central cities

The general lockdown of Judea and Samaria will be extended to the end of the Passover holiday on Wednesday night.

2 more rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon

Latest rocket attack follows barrage of 34 rockets from Lebanon on northern Israel.

On Passover night:

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory. One launch explodes in Gazan territory, the other in open area.

Gallant warns:

'We will hit anyone who tries to harm us and make him regret it'

Defense Minister visits Iron Dome battery in the south of the country following rocket barrage that was fired from Gaza overnight.

IDF: Iron Dome activation in Upper Galilee was false alarm

Defense Minister Gallant: We will exact a heavy price from anyone who tries to harm us.

Israel Dog unit runs joint exercise with IDF officers' course

Potential IDF officers came to the Israel Dog unit to learn the organization's capabilities in responding to various kinds of emergencies.

Stabbing attack:

Wounded soldier continued to struggle with terrorist

IDF states that the soldier who was seriously wounded lay over his weapon during the attack, fought with terrorist until help arrived.

Shooting attack in Kibbutz Ma'ale Gilboa

Multiple houses struck by bullets in northern Israel. IDF searching for the shooters.

Netanyahu: Our internal debates won't help our enemies defeat us

PM, Defense Minister Gallant hold pre-Passover toast with soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Base.

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

Iranian drone crossed into Israeli airspace before being shot down. Another UAV shot down over Gaza today.

Gun battle breaks out in Shechem, 2 terrorists eliminated

IDF forces engage terrorists in Shechem during arrest operation for suspects wanted in shooting of soldiers in Huwara.

IAF commander:

Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.

Report: Terrorists in Samaria opened fire on IDF cargo plane

Jenin terrorists reportedly fired shots at low-flying IDF cargo airplane.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'We will not allow the Iranians and Hezbollah to harm us'

The Defense Minister toured the Etzion Regional Brigade, where he was briefed about the investigation into Saturday's ramming attack.

Tragic:

IDF cadet collapsed and died during security assignment

The officer training course cadet was carrying out a security assignment when she collapsed. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Judicial reform:

Soldiers who refused reserve duty in protest to be tried

Reservists who did not report for an exercise in protest of the judicial reforms will be tried by the battalion's communications officer.