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Palestinian Authority claims 2 dead in clashes with IDF

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

After gun fight with IDF, wanted terrorists surrender

Two terrorists wanted for series of shooting attacks surrender to Israeli forces following siege, gun battle in Samaria.

Gun battle rages between IDF forces, Arab terrorists in Samaria

Arab terrorists in Shechem open fire on Israeli soldiers as they pursue suspects wanted for recent string of terror shootings in Samaria.

Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Qabatiya

Islamic Jihad's Alaa Zakhrana is arrested after shootout with IDF.

Shots fired at two IDF posts, no injuries reported

IDF soldiers respond with live fire, searching for the suspects in both areas.

Increase in foiled smuggling attempts along borders

Since the beginning of the year, security forces have foiled 40 drug and 18 arms smuggling attempts at Egyptian and Jordanian borders

IDF foils smuggling of 10 guns at Jordanian border

3 arrested in bust of weapons-smuggling operation over the weekend.

Shooting attack in Samaria:

Terrorists open fire on car in Shavei Shomron

Terrorists open fire towards Israeli vehicle in the town of Shavei Shomron. No injuries reported, IDF soldiers searching for suspects.

Soldier lightly injured during operation near Jenin

IDF soldier lightly injured from terrorist fire during operational activity in village of Bruqin.

'Election propaganda'

Gantz ordered to remove photos taken with soldiers

Chairman of Central Elections Commission accepts Likud appeal, orders Gantz to remove photos from his private social media accounts.

Report: Israeli F-35s flying over Iran

Saudi news site reports Israeli military aircraft have flown over Iran multiple times in recent months.

Security forces thwart smuggling attempt near Dead Sea

IDF, Israel Police, foil attempt to smuggle 400,000 NIS worth of weapons near Dead Sea.

Soldiers accused of violence relieved of positions

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi blasts: 'Violent incident involving the soldiers is severe, repugnant and contradicts the values of the IDF.'

150 days later: IDF joins hunt for missing teen

150 days after Moishe Kleinerman vanished from Meron, the IDF's missing-person specialists joined the Israel Dog Unit in searching for him.

Head of Islamic Jihad in Jenin to be indicted

Bassam al-Saadi launched his terrorist career almost 40 years ago. His arrest prompted Operation Breaking Dawn.

ZOA to State Department:

'Support Israel in fight against terrorist-supporting NGOs'

ZOA criticizes US call for clarification on IDF raids of six PA NGOs that were blacklisted as terrorist organizations by Israel.

IDF makes defensive preparations at Joseph's Tomb

Further efforts being made to provide security at Joseph's Tomb after multiple terrorist attacks, Arab riots at the holy site.

200 young haredi men enlist in IDF

The young men will be integrated into both combat and non-combat jobs

Chief of Staff reveals:

Third country was attacked during Gaza operation

IDF carried out attack in third country parallel to wave of arrests in Samaria and operation in Gaza, Chief of Staff Kochavi reveals.

Near-tragedy at Joseph's Tomb:

Soldier fires towards comrade, causing light injuries

Soldier's weapon fires bullet towards comrade's chest, protective vest prevents tragedy.

'Joseph's Tomb is ours'

Arabs riot as Jewish worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

IDF returns fire after terrorists open fire at Jewish worshipers. Head of Samaria Regional Council: The people of Israel are strong.

Report:

US asked Israel to review IDF's rules of engagement

Axios report: Blinken asked Gantz to review Israel's "rules of engagement" in Judea and Samaria following killing of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

IDF reveals extent to which drones were used during recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Father of friendly fire victim

"Natan wanted Israel to be united"

The father of Natan Fitoussi, who was killed this week by friendly fire, spoke to the media about his son's special personality

IDF to consider letting soldiers fly in Saudi and Omani airspace

IDF policy currently prohibits soldiers from flying over the Arab kingdoms, but soon all flights to the east will take that route

Hundreds attend funeral for soldier killed by friendly fire

A large funeral was held for Natan Fitoussi, among those who eulogized him: his brigade commander and older sisters

Chief of Staff : Protecting soldiers part of protecting citizens

Mistaken identification blamed for incident in which a soldier was shot and killed by a fellow soldier last night.

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Natan Fitoussi killed in friendly fire incident

Preliminary investigation: Soldier left post, and when he returned he was mistakenly suspected of being a terrorist.

Cleared for publication:

IDF neutralized terror tunnel in northern Gaza

IDF identified and neutralized a Hamas terror tunnel with two routes dug from northern Gaza.

Religious soldiers walk out after women sing in IDF ceremony

Despite promises to the contrary, IDF's Combat Engineering Corps features female singers at official ceremony. Hesder soldiers walk out.

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.

Lapid:

'Israel knows how to put its hands on every terror organization'

Lapid and Gantz meet with members of the IDF General Staff Forum and Chief of Staff Kohavi at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Abbas sends condolences to families of eliminated terrorists

PA chairman calls families of the terrorists who were eliminated in IDF operation in Shechem.

Watch: IDF firefight with terrorists in Shechem

IDF publishes rare documentation from helmet cameras of soldiers of fight in which terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi was killed.

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi is killed in firefight as Israeli security forces attempt to arrest him in Shechem.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi vists Tel Nof Airbase, meets units that operated in Operation Breaking Dawn.

Balad chairman: IDF 'most destructive' force in the world

MK Sami Abu Shehadeh: 'Jews in Israel made 1 of the most well-oiled, most efficient, most destructive machines of destruction in the world.'

Operation Breaking Dawn:

'I see children running around - cancel the strike'

IDF delayed strike against Islamic Jihad leader several times due to the presence of children in the area.

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

Counter-terror operations in Yesha continue as rockets fly

20 Islamic Jihad suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight. Rioters throw stones, explosives at IDF forces.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.

Video reveals the truth:

IDF: Failed attempt to launch rocket killed Gazan children

IDF clarifies: Last attack in Jabalia was during daylight hours, Gazan children were killed after Gaza rocket failed to launch and exploded.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF general to Gazans:

'The responsibility lies in the hands of Hamas'

Head COGAT publishes video message to the people of Gaza about the current escalation.

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announces that an extensive recruitment of reservists has begun as Operation Breaking Dawn continues.

Operation "Breaking Dawn":

IDF kills 15 terrorists including Islamic Jihad senior official

IDF announces attacks against targets in Gaza strip. Emergency situation declared on the home front.

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

From the depths of the Red Sea: Joint exercise of the Israeli Navy missile ship flotilla & Shayetet 13 alongside United States Navy forces.

Sderot Mayor:

'The residents should not be held hostage'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi blasts conduct of security establishment. "Terrorists must be eliminated and threats must be neutralized."

Following assessment:

Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

The restrictions and road closures in the area near the Gaza border will continue on Friday.

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi visits Gaza Division as Israel remains in state of readiness 3 days after arresting Islamic Jihad leader.

Israel Dog Unit responds to increase in terrorist activity

A week of violent riots on the highways of the Samaria region has the Israel Dog Unit stepping in to help protect Israeli citizens.

Watch: Israel arrests terror leader

Footage from nearby security camera shows Jenin arrest of Basa'am Asadi, Islamic Jihad terror leader.

Terrorist eliminated

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Jenin

Exchange of fire in Jenin: IDF forces capture the leader of the Islamic Jihad in Samaria.

IDF thwarts drug-smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwart attempt to smuggle 600,000 NIS worth of drugs into Israel.

Soldiers re-uncover 1,500-year-old convent in military zone

A 1500-year-old convent with a mosaic floor and inscriptions is uncovered for a second time, in a military zone near Shoham, Israel.

IDF names first female military secretary to the President

​​Brig-Gen. Naama Rosen Grimberg will be third female member of General Staff Forum.

6 terrorists arrested in overnight operations

IDF, Shabak and Israel Border Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in several towns in Judea and Samaria.