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Admiral Daniel Hagari appointed next IDF Spokesperson

Incoming Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi appoints Rear Admiral Hagari to replace Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav.

Admiral Daniel Hagari appointed next IDF Spokesperson

IDF launches admission trials for 130 potential female recruits

Recruits will seek admission to the Yahalom Unit and Unit 669, the Airborne Combat Rescue and Evacuation Unit.

IDF launches admission trials for 130 potential female recruits

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

19-year-old IDF Baruch Kabarta from Petah Tikva killed by gunshot at army base in central Israel.

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli security forces attacked during counter-terror sweep in Judea and Samaria, killing terrorist who threw firebomb.

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

IDF soldier fatally wounded at army base in central Israel. Army launches investigation.

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

Gun battle near Jenin

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Gun battle breaks out during operation to demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Major Bar Falah. Two Arabs dead, no soldiers injured.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF concludes investigation of incident last month in which IDF soldiers accidentally opened fire on security personnel in Ofra.

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF:

Counterterror Maccabim Brigade Headquarters ends activity

Brigade was founded in 2022 to deal with infiltration through security barrier as part of Operation Break the Wave

Counterterror Maccabim Brigade Headquarters ends activity

IDF soldiers indicted for throwing IED at Arab house

2 soldiers face multiple charges for building, throwing improvised explosive at Arab house Al Fureidis.

IDF soldiers indicted for throwing IED at Arab house

8 teens with cerebral palsy inducted into IDF

In ceremony, parents lift their disabled children from their wheelchairs, dance with them, celebrating the realization of a lifelong dream.

8 teens with cerebral palsy inducted into IDF

IDF Spokesperson receives bodyguard following death threats

Security added for Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav after IDF Spokesperson's Unit accused of left-wing, anti-settler political agenda.

IDF Spokesperson receives bodyguard following death threats

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order issued last week for the home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania in Hebron.

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets PM-designate Netanyahu to explain military's concerns over transfer of powers to ministers.

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes

IDF letter to soldiers links Hanukkah to Christmas

Lt.-Col. Tzachi Revivo writes letter to Northern Command soldiers describing Christmas, says like Hanukkah it is a 'holiday of light.'

IDF letter to soldiers links Hanukkah to Christmas

Will families of fallen soldiers be able to harvest their sperm?

According to proposed legislature, enlisted soldiers would be asked whether they want their sperm to be donated in case of death.

Will families of fallen soldiers be able to harvest their sperm?

Border Police vs. outpost:

Twice-weekly raids reduce Nahalat Zvi to torn fabric & rubble

"I'll be back with a bulldozer to demolish everything," says district commander.

Twice-weekly raids reduce Nahalat Zvi to torn fabric & rubble

Due to malfunction:

Tens of thousands of reservists called up in pre-dawn hours

Cause as yet unknown, possibility of cyber attack under investigation.

Tens of thousands of reservists called up in pre-dawn hours

Showing gratitude to the IDF, the modern-day Maccabees

Much of the world doesn't realize how much Israel's survival depends on the bravery of the young IDF soldiers who protect it. Op-ed.

Showing gratitude to the IDF, the modern-day Maccabees

Hanukkah miracle:

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

Explosive detonates close to soldier as IDF responds to disturbances near Rachel's Tomb, soldier miraculously unhurt by blast.

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

30 thousand NIS for soldiers who confronted leftists in Hebron

Israelis raised thousands of shekels for the two IDF soldiers who confronted left-wing activists in Hebron last month.

30 thousand NIS for soldiers who confronted leftists in Hebron

IDF soldier pens 'anonymous' political column in left-wing media

"It's either Kahane or sanity," soldier writes. "There's no right-wing or left-wing anymore."

IDF soldier pens 'anonymous' political column in left-wing media

IDF to demolish home of Hebron terrorist

IDF announces intention to demolish apartment in which terrorist Muhammad Jabari lived.

IDF to demolish home of Hebron terrorist

New instructions to soldiers:

'Only shoot stone-throwers in the ankles'

IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria received instructions not to kill stone-throwing terrorists, citing "A dead stone-thrower incites riots".

'Only shoot stone-throwers in the ankles'

Suspect in Friday's shooting arrested

Border Police and IDF forces this morning (Sunday) arrested a suspect in Friday's shooting attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria.

Suspect in Friday's shooting arrested

Near tragedy:

IDF soldiers open fire on Israeli security personnel

IDF soldiers opened fire on two security guards from Ofra who they thought were Palestinian stone-throwers. No injuries were reported

IDF soldiers open fire on Israeli security personnel

Shooting attack in Samaria

Bullet strikes driver's headrest, driver escapes unharmed

The IDF is hunting for the culprits after shots were fired at an Israeli vehicle earlier this afternoon.

Bullet strikes driver's headrest, driver escapes unharmed

Watch: Israel’s most elite Special Forces unit?

Never before seen footage of one of Israel's most elite special forces units.

Watch: Israel’s most elite Special Forces unit?

Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff:

'The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF'

PM Lapid meets Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the IDF General Staff Forum.

'The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF'

IDF:

'Most combat soldiers come from high socio-economic status'

IDF presents data it says refutes claims people from periphery, lower socio-economic status, bear disproportionate military burden.

'Most combat soldiers come from high socio-economic status'

Ministers accept recommendation regarding prisons

The professional team recommended removing IDF soldiers from security prisons and gradually replacing them with professional jailors.

Ministers accept recommendation regarding prisons

Hadar Goldin's brother:

'Govt. sees bereaved families as the enemy, not the terrorists'

Tzur Goldin is furious after Hamas displayed his brother's weapon during a parade this week.

'Govt. sees bereaved families as the enemy, not the terrorists'

Drug smuggling suspect killed near Egyptian border

IDF soldiers spot several suspects attempting to smuggle drugs from Egypt into Israel, 1 suspect shot and killed.

Drug smuggling suspect killed near Egyptian border

State Department:

'We hope to see accountability in death of Jenin teen'

State Department spokesperson comments on death of 16-year-old girl during clashes in Jenin: A tragic incident. It's heartbreaking.

'We hope to see accountability in death of Jenin teen'

Lapid expresses condolence for PA teen allegedly shot by IDF

It is not clear why the 16-year-old was standing next to an armed terrorist during a firefight with IDF forces in Jenin.

Lapid expresses condolence for PA teen allegedly shot by IDF

IDF:

'Sniper may have hit teen girl who was next to armed terrorist'

Senior officer says 16-year-old girl was next to armed man who was shooting at soldiers from a rooftop in Jenin when she was killed.

'Sniper may have hit teen girl who was next to armed terrorist'

IDF seizes NIS 3 million in drugs

75 kilograms of drugs seized in Paran Regional Brigade area in thwarted drug smuggling operation.

IDF seizes NIS 3 million in drugs

For the third time this week:

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt in southern Israel

IDF soldiers thwart a drug smuggling attempt worth 900,000 shekels in the Paran Regional Brigade area.

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt in southern Israel

IDF blocks parking lot at entrance to Homesh

Homesh residents: DM Gantz directly responsible for dirt levee blocking parking lot.

IDF blocks parking lot at entrance to Homesh

Gun battle in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated during IDF arrest operation

IDF soldiers enter Jenin to arrest suspected terrorists. Three terrorists dead in gun battle, three others arrested.

Three terrorists eliminated during IDF arrest operation

'I feel great pride and privilege to protect the residents'

Lieutenant R. who neutralized terrorist near Ofra: The terrorist fired in our direction, we made contact and managed to neutralize him.

'I feel great pride and privilege to protect the residents'

Shooting attack in Ofra - no casualties

IDF eliminates terrorist who opened fire at military post at gate to Ofra community.

Shooting attack in Ofra - no casualties

IDF concludes Eastern Breeze exercise with French military

IAF and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) practice aerial cooperation in Israel’s skies

IDF concludes Eastern Breeze exercise with French military

IDF apprehends ten suspects in drug smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwart smuggling attempt on Egypt-Israel border, confiscate drugs.

IDF apprehends ten suspects in drug smuggling attempt

Report:

IDF Chief of Staff says coalition deals 'break chain of command'

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi reportedly vows to prevent Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, from involvement in appointment of generals.

IDF Chief of Staff says coalition deals 'break chain of command'

Lapid:

'We need a strong, disciplined army'

PM holds security situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division: The government gives full backing to our soldiers.

'We need a strong, disciplined army'

Soldier from Hebron incident released from prison

Soldier who told left-wing activists in Hebron: 'Ben-Gvir will make order here' released after having 10-day sentence reduced by 4 days.

Soldier from Hebron incident released from prison

Following rocket fire:

IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site

Fire opened at Israeli jets during strike, and sirens sound in open areas in southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas weapons manufacturing site

Arabs hack phones of IDF soldiers, publish footage from service

Arab hackers publish video entitled, 'You Are Not Safe,' showcasing photos and videos of IDF soldiers and military exercises.

Arabs hack phones of IDF soldiers, publish footage from service

IDF prevents 300 leftist activists from entering Hebron

One week after leftist activists provoke altercation with IDF soldiers, military declares Hebron closed military zone.

IDF prevents 300 leftist activists from entering Hebron

Soldier imprisoned for statement receives reduction in sentence

Commanding officer of the Southern Command approves reduction of sentence for Givati Brigade soldier who made political statement.

Soldier imprisoned for statement receives reduction in sentence

Watch: Security forces arrest 'Lions' Den' terrorist in Shechem

Security forces enter Shechem, arrest wanted terrorist who has been involved in shooting attacks on IDF soldiers.

Watch: Security forces arrest 'Lions' Den' terrorist in Shechem

Stop Netflix from airing "Farha" now!

The hatred Israelis encountered in Qatar is fed by lies like those in the Netflix series that portrays IDF soldiers as murderers. Op-ed.

Stop Netflix from airing "Farha" now!

IDF mulling removing soldiers from Hebron positions

If the decision is implemented, the soldiers at the positions will be replaced by Border Police officers.

IDF mulling removing soldiers from Hebron positions

Attempted shooting attack

Terrorists open fire on bus near Ofra, no injuries

Terrorists open fire on armored bus with passengers on board on near Ofra. IDF soldiers searching the area for suspects.

Terrorists open fire on bus near Ofra, no injuries

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'Politicians allowed to demand IDF support the soldiers'

MK Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu criticizes IDF Chief of Staff, says it's 'illogical' that an official should lecture elected figures.

'Politicians allowed to demand IDF support the soldiers'

Border Police block entry to Samaria neighborhood

Nearly a year after ending a two-year blockade, Border Police have returned to the entrance of the Kumi Ori neighborhood.

Border Police block entry to Samaria neighborhood

PA reports:

Islamic Jihad commander and his assistant eliminated in Jenin

Several Palestinian Arabs injured and four arrested during IDF operation in Jenin. Islamic Jihad threatens retaliation.

Islamic Jihad commander and his assistant eliminated in Jenin

Lapid on Iranian threat:

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

A New Battalion Joins the IDF: The Panther Battalion

New battalion to operate in area of Judea and Samaria security barrier as part of Operation Break the Wave.

A New Battalion Joins the IDF: The Panther Battalion

IDF upholds jail time for soldier who expressed political view

Central Command commander: 'We will not tolerate instances in which soldiers overstep boundaries and abuse their position of authority.

IDF upholds jail time for soldier who expressed political view