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After terrorist eliminated:

Head of IDF Manpower Directorate visits Noa Lazar's family

Major General Yaniv Asor tells the family: The late Noa is an example and a model of the spirit of volunteerism and devotion.

Head of IDF Manpower Directorate visits Noa Lazar's family

Locals chase terrorists after firebomb attack on Jewish vehicle

Around 20 residents of Yitzhar rush to respond to firebombing of Israeli vehicle. 'We do not intend to sit with our hands folded.'

Locals chase terrorists after firebomb attack on Jewish vehicle

IDF thwarts drug smuggling attempt worth NIS 820,000

2 suspects spotted attempting to smuggle large amount of drugs into Israel from Egypt.

IDF thwarts drug smuggling attempt worth NIS 820,000

Watch: Terrorists hurl bomb at IDF checkpoint in Samaria

Arab terrorists film themselves throwing bomb at IDF soldiers at Jamalah checkpoint in northern Samaria.

Watch: Terrorists hurl bomb at IDF checkpoint in Samaria

Meretz chief calls to 'rein in IDF soldiers'

Zehava Galon, leader of leftist Meretz party, calls on Defense Min. to 'rein in IDF soldiers.'

Meretz chief calls to 'rein in IDF soldiers'

Forces apprehend second suspect involved in Beit El shooting

Security forces operated overnight to locate and apprehend the second suspect involved in the shooting attack near Beit El yesterday

Forces apprehend second suspect involved in Beit El shooting

IDF operating in Jenin, terrorist wounded in clashes

One terrorist seriously wounded during clashes with IDF, as Israeli forces carry out arrest operation.

IDF operating in Jenin, terrorist wounded in clashes

Mid-sea rescue:

Israeli helicopter evacuates US citizen from ship

The helicopter, which belongs to the Air Force's Unit 669, flew the cruise ship passenger to the hospital after she suffered a heart attack.

Israeli helicopter evacuates US citizen from ship

Terrorists threaten 'death sentence' for Jews at Joseph's Tomb

Lion's Den terrorist organization issues warning against Jews entering Samaria holy site on Sukkot.

Terrorists threaten 'death sentence' for Jews at Joseph's Tomb

Samaria Terror Wave

IDF closes most exits from Shechem

The move comes after a local terrorist organization took responsibility for the attack in which a soldier was killed

IDF closes most exits from Shechem

IDF

Soldiers down drone in northern Gaza Strip

The drone, belonging to the Hamas terror org., was attempting to cross into Israeli airspace and was spotted by IDF personnel

Soldiers down drone in northern Gaza Strip

IDF to change procedures at Shu'afat checkpoint after shooting

Procedure allowing Arabs without ID cards to leave their vehicles for inspection to be halted after terrorist abuses rule to commit attack.

IDF to change procedures at Shu'afat checkpoint after shooting

IDF conducts counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria

IDF, ISA and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria.

IDF conducts counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria

Chief of Staff to soldiers:

'Thanks to your efforts, terrorist attacks are being prevented'

IDF Chief of Staff visits scene of shooting attack in which IDF soldier Noa Lazar was murdered. Manhunt for terrorist continues.

'Thanks to your efforts, terrorist attacks are being prevented'

Arutz Sheva requests permission to broadcast from Homesh

Arutz Sheva has asked the IDF to permit a special broadcasting session from the Samaria town of Homesh regarding the Disengagement Law.

Arutz Sheva requests permission to broadcast from Homesh

IDF: No general closure during holiday

IDF issues update regarding general closure in Judea and Samaria, crossings to and from Gaza.

IDF: No general closure during holiday

Report finds IDF activity not related to Arab boy's death

Following Biden's demand that Israel probe death of Palestinian Arab boy, IDF investigation finds no connection with his death.

Report finds IDF activity not related to Arab boy's death

During Yom Kippur:

Wanted terrorist apprehended in Nablus

IDF and ISA forces conducted counterterrorism activity on Yom Kippur

Wanted terrorist apprehended in Nablus

Officer injured as Arab terrorist rams security forces near Ofra

Terrorist rams security forces who stopped him for a routine inspection, injuring one officer. The forces open fire at the terrorist.

Officer injured as Arab terrorist rams security forces near Ofra

Wave of terror attacks

Def. Minister Gantz to terrorists: 'We have you in our sights'

Amid a recent rise in terror attacks Benny Gantz met with top military brass and sent a stern warning to anyone who wishes to hurt Israelis

Def. Minister Gantz to terrorists: 'We have you in our sights'

US demands Israel investigate death of 7-year-old PA boy

Seven-year-old's family claims he died due to a heart attack when Israeli soldiers arrived at his home to search for his two brothers.

US demands Israel investigate death of 7-year-old PA boy

'Take care of them'

Chief of Staff approves targeted eliminations

Report: IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi approved the use of targeted killings of terrorists from the air "in certain cases".

Chief of Staff approves targeted eliminations

Brother of terrorist from Tel Aviv shooting eliminated

2 terrorists eliminated after gun battle breaks out during arrest operation at home of terrorist who carried out Tel Aviv shooting attack.

Brother of terrorist from Tel Aviv shooting eliminated

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for Samaria shootings

'Jenin Battallion' affiliated with Islamic Jihad claims responsiblity for attacks on IDF forces over the last 3 nights,

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for Samaria shootings

Terrorists throw explosive devices at checkpoint near Jenin

Terrorists throw improvised explosive devices at Jalameh checkpoint. No injuries or damages reported.

Terrorists throw explosive devices at checkpoint near Jenin

IDF installs automatic crowd control system in Hevron

The system, which shoots foam-tipped bullets, teargas and stun grenades, was placed at a point that is prone to Arab riots

IDF installs automatic crowd control system in Hevron

Dozens of guns seized in thwarting of weapons smuggling

34 guns, 36 M-16 weapons assemblies, 56 M-16 parts seized after smugglers spotted at the Jordanian border.

Dozens of guns seized in thwarting of weapons smuggling

Terrorist from squad who fired at Samaria town eliminated

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade identify armed terrorists on a motorcycle and in a car in Shechem area, open fire and eliminate one.

Terrorist from squad who fired at Samaria town eliminated

Family of killed Al Jazeera journalist files complaint with ICC

Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh claims Israeli soldiers "deliberately targeted" the Al Jazeera journalist.

Family of killed Al Jazeera journalist files complaint with ICC

IDF combat officers end special visit to US Jewish communities

Birthright Israel's Reverse Mifgash program sends IDF officers on 10-day mission to US Jewish communities.

IDF combat officers end special visit to US Jewish communities

Hamas cell which planned major terror attacks arrested

7 men from Hebron and Nablus arrested who were recruited by Hamas in Gaza to carry out shooting and bombing attacks against Israelis.

Hamas cell which planned major terror attacks arrested

US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death

Democratic Senators attempting to require independent State Department investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death

Samaria:

Palestinian Arabs arrested after trying to cross border fence

IDF lookouts identify the suspects. Troops rushed to the scene, arrest them, find weapon in the bag of one of them.

Palestinian Arabs arrested after trying to cross border fence

Dozens of militaries participate in simulation at IDF base

3,000 IDF commanders participate in conference featuring militaries from around the world, lading to operational simulation at IDF base.

Dozens of militaries participate in simulation at IDF base

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I've lost the king of the world'

Dalia Falah, mother of slain IDF soldier Bar Falah, says son was 'something special.' Girlfriend Ariel Sebbag: 'You were everything to me.'

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I've lost the king of the world'

Watch: IDF major killed by terrorists is laid to rest

As her son is laid to rest, mother of fallen IDF Major Bar Falah asks for the song, 'Mommy's Hero' to be played at the funeral.

Watch: IDF major killed by terrorists is laid to rest

Terrorist killed in shootout with IDF

IDF soldiers working to map terrorists' homes are shot at, return fire.

Terrorist killed in shootout with IDF

Chief of Staff:

'Maj. Falah showed courage and paid for it with his life'

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi conducts investigation into firefight in which Maj. Bar Falah was killed.

'Maj. Falah showed courage and paid for it with his life'

Lapid:

PA officer in firefight with IDF escalates things to new level

PM reacts to killing of Major Bar Falah in shootout with terrorists, presence of member of PA intelligence forces among the terrorists.

PA officer in firefight with IDF escalates things to new level

IDF Maj. Bar Falah killed in gunfight with terrorists

30-year-old IDF Major Bar Falah named as the Israeli officer killed during a gunfight with terrorists in northern Samaria.

IDF Maj. Bar Falah killed in gunfight with terrorists

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi:

'My father wasn't an observant man, but he feared G-d'

Kochavi also discussed changes that are being made in the army: 'The IDF is changing so it can adjust to the current and future battlefield'

'My father wasn't an observant man, but he feared G-d'

IDF begins operating armed drones in Judea and Samaria

The drones have not yet carried out an attack, but the forces handling them have been trained for their operational use when necessary.

IDF begins operating armed drones in Judea and Samaria

Arab injured from IDF fire was believed to be attempting escape

Security forces suspect smuggling attempt, fire at escaping vehicle.

Arab injured from IDF fire was believed to be attempting escape

On the eve of Shabbat:

PA mob attacks Israeli farm

For the second time in a week, Israeli farmers working in the Nahal Shilo region were attacked and their farms were damaged by PA rioters.

PA mob attacks Israeli farm

Attacked soldier:

'He slammed my skull with a hammer, it's a miracle I survived'

Soldier attacked by hammer-wielding terrorist: 'If I had fainted from the hammer and been stabbed, no one would've known where I was.'

'He slammed my skull with a hammer, it's a miracle I survived'

Attempted terror attack:

Terrorist eliminated after attacking IDF soldier with hammer

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer northeast of Ramallah. Soldier shoots the terrorist and kills him.

Terrorist eliminated after attacking IDF soldier with hammer

1 terrorist dead, 27 arrested in IDF anti-terror sweep

Palestinian Authority outlets report large-scale Israeli operation in Judea and Samaria, with dozens of suspects arrested and rioter killed.

1 terrorist dead, 27 arrested in IDF anti-terror sweep

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff

'Judaism should be equal for every soldier in the Jewish army'

Herzi Halevi leads a religious lifestyle. On the Hesder program: 'I think it's an outstanding program', thinks it should be extended

'Judaism should be equal for every soldier in the Jewish army'

Shooting Attack

The bullet entered the driver's face and exited the other side

One of the soldiers and the bus driver who were injured in Sunday's attack are still hospitalized.

The bullet entered the driver's face and exited the other side

Revealed:

IDF knew of Syrian nuclear reactor 5 years before destroying it

IDF intelligence learned of secret Syrian project to build nuclear weapons in 2002. Reactor was destroyed in 2007.

IDF knew of Syrian nuclear reactor 5 years before destroying it

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle NIS 500 million in drugs

Operation to smuggle 25 kg of drugs from Egypt into Israel thwarted.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle NIS 500 million in drugs

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Palestinian Arab media report that IDF troops entered Jenin and surrounded building in which terrorist who murdered three in Tel Aviv lived.

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

US on Abu Aqleh report:

'We underscore the importance of accountability'

State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.

'We underscore the importance of accountability'

New details on Jordan Valley bus shooting

Security forces continue to search for 3rd terrorist in shooting attack on bus which wounded 7.

New details on Jordan Valley bus shooting

With weapons drawn, security forces patrolled haredi city

Following report of infiltration by terrorist, Israeli security forces patrol the city of Beitar Illit.

With weapons drawn, security forces patrolled haredi city

The IDF's new chief of staff: Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi

Defence Minister Gantz chose to recommend Halevi over Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The decision first needs to pass government approval

The IDF's new chief of staff: Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi

In first:

IDF allows Iranian media outlet to enter Iron Dome base

IDF allows Iranian opposition channel to enter military base in southern Israel, speak with commander and soldiers.

IDF allows Iranian media outlet to enter Iron Dome base

Soldier neutralized terrorist:

'I gave life-saving medical care to my squad sergeant'

Corporal M., a soldier and medic in the Tzabar Battalion, recounts attack near Hebron in which his fellow soldier was wounded.

'I gave life-saving medical care to my squad sergeant'

Soldier was killed by end of tank cannon

Preliminary investigation into training accident death shows soldier was struck in the head, did not collapse due to medical condition.

Soldier was killed by end of tank cannon

Palestinian Authority claims 2 dead in clashes with IDF

Palestinian Authority claims two youth dead in separate clashes with IDF.

Palestinian Authority claims 2 dead in clashes with IDF