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News and updates about IDF

6 terrorists arrested in overnight operations

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

6 terrorists arrested in overnight operations

IDF opens all positions to haredi soldiers for the 1st time

New rules to allow haredi recruits to complete high school studies before enlisting, place soldiers based on ability rather than test scores

IDF opens all positions to haredi soldiers for the 1st time

Security forces confiscate Yeshiva solar panels

Just hours before Shabbat, security forces confiscated or destroyed equipment providing electricity to the Homesh Yeshiva.

Security forces confiscate Yeshiva solar panels

IDF: Shooting attack was thwarted due to routine activity nearby

Initial inquiry shows IDF soldiers operating during routine activity spotted terrorist and engaged, successfully shooting thwarting attack.

IDF: Shooting attack was thwarted due to routine activity nearby

IDF troops thwart shooting attack near Shechem

Terrorist opens fire at soldiers who return fire and neutralize him. Shomron Regional Council head: An uncompromising response is required.

IDF troops thwart shooting attack near Shechem

Watch:

Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF releases documentation showing Hamas military assets such as tunnels, weapons facilities embedded in civilian areas.

Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF demolishing homes of Ariel terrorists

IDF soldiers operating in Qarawat Bani Hassan to demolish residence of two terrorists who murdered Vyacheslav Golev.

IDF demolishing homes of Ariel terrorists

Security forces discover illegal ammunition and weapons

Israeli security forces apprehend seven wanted terror suspects, confiscate illegal weapons and ammunition.

Security forces discover illegal ammunition and weapons

Gunfire in Shechem

2 terrorists eliminated in clashes with IDF soldiers in Shechem

Clashes break out during IDF arrest operation in Shechem (Nablus). No Israelis injured, two terrorists eliminated and 9 injured.

2 terrorists eliminated in clashes with IDF soldiers in Shechem

IDF unveils new Judea and Samaria security fence

The new barrier to be erected will include kilometers of concrete wall and advanced means of monitoring nearby activity.

IDF unveils new Judea and Samaria security fence

Cleared for publication: IDF uses UAVs to carry out attacks

Multi-role and high performance tactical UAS - The Hermes 450 is a mature and combat proven system with over 500,000 operatio

Cleared for publication: IDF uses UAVs to carry out attacks

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

Bullet found in community of Netiv HaAsara fired from Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

IDF’s Wounded-In-Action Become High-Powered Executives

Returning to civilian life is a challenge for any veteran, but for IDF veterans who were wounded-in-action, the challenge is greater.

IDF’s Wounded-In-Action Become High-Powered Executives

Counterterrorism operation:

IDF arrests 11 wanted terror suspects

Terrorists hurl firebombs, rocks, and explosives at Israeli security forces. No injuries were reported.

IDF arrests 11 wanted terror suspects

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Drone crossed from Lebanese into Israeli airspace.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

'IDF continues to prepare for strike against Iran'

MG Rafi Milo enters position as commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, in handover ceremony attended by top officials.

'IDF continues to prepare for strike against Iran'

Security forces apprehend 11 terror suspects

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

Security forces apprehend 11 terror suspects

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Preparing military option against Iran is a moral obligation'

Aviv Kochavi says the IDF continues to prepare vigorously for an attack on Iran and must prepare for any development and any scenario.

'Preparing military option against Iran is a moral obligation'

Cleared for publication:

Chief of Staff to visit Morocco

IDF Chief of Staff will visit Morocco, marking the first time that an Israeli Chief of Staff has visited the country.

Chief of Staff to visit Morocco

Chief of Staff to visit Arab country next week

Kochavi will visit Arab country that no CoS has paid visit to in the past. The name of the country can't be published at this time.

Chief of Staff to visit Arab country next week

Terrorists form 'Jenin brigade' to battle IDF

The new, better organized fighting group poses a greater danger for the Israeli army.

Terrorists form 'Jenin brigade' to battle IDF

Mothers of lone IDF soldiers reunited with their children

Dozens of mothers of lone soldiers serving in the IDF head to Jerusalem for special gathering, reuniting them with their sons and daughters.

Mothers of lone IDF soldiers reunited with their children

War on Terror

5 terrorists arrested in overnight raids

Terrorists who opened fire on IDF soldiers on Friday arrested.

5 terrorists arrested in overnight raids

Bedouin Arab enlists in IDF - to spy for terror group

Bedouin Arab enlists in IDF to spy for terror group, gather inside information - and is arrested a few days later.

Bedouin Arab enlists in IDF - to spy for terror group

IDF soldier arrested for looting Arab property in Hebron

Military police arrest soldier accused of looting property of Palestinian Arabs during operation in Hebron.

IDF soldier arrested for looting Arab property in Hebron

Terrorist who stabbed haredi man arrested

IDF, Shabak arrest terrorist who stabbed a yeshiva teacher in Givat Shmuel yesterday. Victim's condition stabilizes.

Terrorist who stabbed haredi man arrested

Watch: IDF soldiers prepare for war with Hezbollah

Large scale IDF drills simulate a large-scale attack deep into Lebanese territory.

Watch: IDF soldiers prepare for war with Hezbollah

Terrorists open fire on IDF troops near Homesh

Security forces in pursuit of shooters. No casualties.

Terrorists open fire on IDF troops near Homesh

3 million shekels of cocaine seized at Egyptian border

The IDF has seized drugs worth NIS 15 million along Egyptian border in recent weeks.

3 million shekels of cocaine seized at Egyptian border

IDF rescues Jewish woman from Arab village

Lehava organization receives multiple requests from woman trapped in Arab village, advises her to request IDF rescue her.

IDF rescues Jewish woman from Arab village

Bennett says farewell: Iran knows it can't act with impunity

IDF bids farewell to outgoing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett,, leaders thank Bennett for contributions to Israel's security.

Bennett says farewell: Iran knows it can't act with impunity

Lapid: IDF will fight terror whenever, wherever necessary

Prime Minister responds to US examination of bullet which killed journalist which proved inconclusive as to who fired it.

Lapid: IDF will fight terror whenever, wherever necessary

US:

'Bullet too damaged to prove who shot Al Jazeera journalist'

US releases results of examination of bullet which killed Shireen Abu Aqleh, IDF says no soldier deliberately shot her.

'Bullet too damaged to prove who shot Al Jazeera journalist'

War on Terror

IDF nabs 13 terrorists, confiscates guns in overnight raids

Israeli security forces operate across Judea and Samaria in crackdown on terrorist groups, arresting 13 and seizing weapons.

IDF nabs 13 terrorists, confiscates guns in overnight raids

'Permission granted, down the UAV now!'

Hezbollah admits Israel shot down three of its UAVs. Watch the critical moments.

'Permission granted, down the UAV now!'

In first, Israel participates in AFRICOM military exercise

For the first time, Israel participates in the largest annual exercise held by Morocco and the US in Africa.

In first, Israel participates in AFRICOM military exercise

IDF intercepted three hostile UAVs

IDF intercepts three hostile UAVs which approached airspace over Israel's economic waters.

IDF intercepted three hostile UAVs

Four terror suspects apprehended in overnight operation

Four wanted terrorists arrested, no IDF forces injured.

Four terror suspects apprehended in overnight operation

War on Terror

12 terror suspects apprehended

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

12 terror suspects apprehended

Arab claimed dead after hurling explosives at IDF soldiers

Jenin hospital manager claims Arab who hurled explosives at security forces died from IDF fire.

Arab claimed dead after hurling explosives at IDF soldiers

1000 female soldiers demand new IDF uniforms

More than one thousand female soldiers have demanded the IDF provide trousers better suited to the female anatomy.

1000 female soldiers demand new IDF uniforms

Attempt by Israelis to smuggle weapons from Jordan thwarted

IDF spots 2 suspects approaching Israel from Jordan with multiple guns and amnunition.

Attempt by Israelis to smuggle weapons from Jordan thwarted

War on Terror

IDF nabs 10 terrorists, confiscates rifles during security sweep

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

IDF nabs 10 terrorists, confiscates rifles during security sweep

11 terror suspects arrested in overnight IDF operations

IDF, ISA, and Border police arrest nearly a dozen terror suspects, confiscate weapons in counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria.

11 terror suspects arrested in overnight IDF operations

IDF meets delegation of US Central Command officials

Strategic-operational meeting between the IDF and a delegation of senior officials from U.S. Central Command takes place.

IDF meets delegation of US Central Command officials

Nine suspects apprehended in counterterror activity

Arab rioters hurl firebombs at Jewish community, IDF responds with live fire.

Nine suspects apprehended in counterterror activity

Report: Fitness app can spy on IDF soldiers

The security breach, which may even allow Mossad operatives to be tracked in foreign countries, was revealed by an anonymous blogger.

Report: Fitness app can spy on IDF soldiers

Bennett: South enjoying its quietest year in the last 15 years

PM holds security assessment in the Gaza Division, says security stability must be preserved even in times of political instability.

Bennett: South enjoying its quietest year in the last 15 years

War on Terror

11 suspected terrorists rounded up in counterterror operation

Weapons parts, ammunition, vests, and a helmet confiscated in counterterror operation in Judea and Samaria.

11 suspected terrorists rounded up in counterterror operation

Following INN report:

Trans 'man' removed from male barracks

Biologically female soldier removed from male barracks after 3 weeks following complaints by religious soldiers.

Trans 'man' removed from male barracks

War on Terror

Terrorists shot while throwing stones at IDF soldiers

Rioters attack IDF forces during security sweep in Judea and Samaria, prompting soldiers to open fire.

Terrorists shot while throwing stones at IDF soldiers

Qalqilya:

Suspect shot dead while sabotaging security fence

IDF says suspect was attempting to cross into Israel by damaging the security fence.

Suspect shot dead while sabotaging security fence

First woman appointed IDF brigade commander

Former Head of IDF Combat Intelligence says Israel needs to use 'all aspects of its society' to maximize overall success.

First woman appointed IDF brigade commander

Overnight operations:

8 terror suspects arrested

IDF continues counterterror operations following deadly spate of attacks that left 19 dead.

8 terror suspects arrested

IDF attacks Hamas military posts in retaliation for rocket fire

Air raid sirens sound in Gaza-area towns in southern Israel; IDF confirms rocket fire from Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas military posts in retaliation for rocket fire

IDF attacks PA "biased investigations"

An IDF statement regarding the killing of an Al Jazeera journalist in Jenin accuses the PA of having priorities other than the truth.

IDF attacks PA "biased investigations"

IDF observation balloon captured by Hamas

IDF observation balloon falls in open area within Gaza, Arab reports claim Israeli attack in northern Gaza.

IDF observation balloon captured by Hamas

Clashes in Jenin

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists

Palestinian Arabs report three terrorists shot while sitting in their vehicle in Jenin.

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists

Terror attack thwarted, police volunteer among the terrorists

IDF arrests four terrorists who opened fire in northern Samaria and were carrying a bag containing two pistols.

Terror attack thwarted, police volunteer among the terrorists

IDF vs. Iran:

Billions to terror instead of drinking water

Official IDF twitter accound shares video of home with no drinking water in Iran. "The priorities of this dangerous regime are very clear"

Billions to terror instead of drinking water