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Watch: Arrest of Ariel terrorists

Video shows moments of the arrest of the terrorists who carried out the deadly shooting attack at the entrance to Ariel on Friday night.

Watch: Arrest of Ariel terrorists

Stray shot strikes soldier

Careless discharge of a rifle left one IDF soldier injured in hebron - from a bullet suspected to have been fired across the city.

Stray shot strikes soldier

Memorial Day

24,068 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

Since last Memorial Day and until today, 56 people have been added to the tally. Memorial Day begins with one-minute siren on Tuesday night.

24,068 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

IDF soldier arrested for threatening posts against PM Bennett

Military police arrest soldier for writing threatening posts against PM on social media.

IDF soldier arrested for threatening posts against PM Bennett

IDF calls up six reserve battalions

Chief of Staff approves move to call up reserve units to reinforce efforts to prevent terror attacks.

IDF calls up six reserve battalions

'These tears combine happiness, spirituality, excitement, & joy'

Around 400 hesder yeshiva students accompanied by excited relatives enlist in the IDF, mostly in elite units.

'These tears combine happiness, spirituality, excitement, & joy'

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

Brigadier General Shay Klapper takes over command oft he Galilee Division, replacing Brig. Gen. Shlomi Binder.

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF says drone fell in Syrian territory during a routine operatione.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF General Staff marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi: The IDF is a clear expression of the principle of self-defense and self-determination.

IDF General Staff marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

Explosions heard in north

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

IDF soldier seriously injured in car accident

Soldier in serious condition after being struck by car near town of Maon. Terrorism not suspected.

IDF soldier seriously injured in car accident

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 4m worth of drugs into Israel

IDF soldiers along Egyptian border thwart attempt to smuggle drugs worth around 200 kilograms of drugs into Israel.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 4m worth of drugs into Israel

Five terror suspects apprehended during counterterror operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria.

Five terror suspects apprehended during counterterror operation

IDF: Five apprehended in counterterrorism operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism operation, apprehend five terror suspects.

IDF: Five apprehended in counterterrorism operation

After rocket attack:

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IAF jets attack Hamas targets in Gaza Strip following rocket fire on Gaza envelope.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IDF nabs Arabs responsible for mob attack on Israeli man

11 suspects arrested in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency raids in Judea and Samaria.

IDF nabs Arabs responsible for mob attack on Israeli man

A Tale of Two Cities – two worlds

Excerpt from the writer's book "With all your might." Two families, two Seders, one nation.

 A Tale of Two Cities – two worlds

Retired IDF general:

Disappointed by Abbas' weak condemnations

Former head of COGAT says he expected a significant condemnation from PA chairman of recent attacks.

Disappointed by Abbas' weak condemnations

18 terror suspects apprehended, weapons confiscated

Israeli security forces confiscate weapons, IDF, uniforms, and arrest 18 terror suspects. Dozens of Arabs respond with violence.

18 terror suspects apprehended, weapons confiscated

Large-scale Passover eve attack in Jerusalem thwarted

IDF forces surround home in village of Silwad, clashes erupt, cell planning attack in Jerusalem arrested.

Large-scale Passover eve attack in Jerusalem thwarted

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Real-life 'Fauda' as IDF captures shooter in Samaria

Counterterrorism Unit captures man suspected of carrying out shooting attack and planning further attacks in Tulkarm.

Real-life 'Fauda' as IDF captures shooter in Samaria

IDF: 15 terrorists, including 3 from Hamas, arrested overnight

In counterterrorism operation to arrest terror suspects, one IDF soldier suffers light injuries.

IDF: 15 terrorists, including 3 from Hamas, arrested overnight

Security forces fear uptick in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Israel's defense establishment concerned increase in forces along security fence may lead to increase in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria.

Security forces fear uptick in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Samaria Brigadier General:

'We are restoring God's promise to His people'

'Land of Israel was 'promised to the descendants of Abraham' says commander in IDF radio transmission to his troops.

'We are restoring God's promise to His people'

Shabbat desecration

Religious soldiers forced to pose for photo with Chief of Staff

Following outcry, IDF spokesman takes responsibility for incident & apologizes.

Religious soldiers forced to pose for photo with Chief of Staff

IDF stops terrorist squad en route to attack in Israel

Terror cell prevented from entering Israel to carry out attack during IDF operations in Jenin area.

IDF stops terrorist squad en route to attack in Israel

IDF forces operate at home of Tel Aviv terrorist

IDF soldiers and Israeli security forces operate in the city of Jenin and the adjacent villages.

IDF forces operate at home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Chief of Staff:

'We should have thwarted Tel Aviv attack'

IDF Chief of Staff: Tel Aviv terrorist came from an area that's under our responsibility.

'We should have thwarted Tel Aviv attack'

Israeli, US "Intrinsic Defender" naval exercise concludes

US Fifth fleet concludes 10-day training exercise with Israeli navy.

Israeli, US "Intrinsic Defender" naval exercise concludes

Meretz MK:

'You don't go to war over the murder of 11 Israelis'

Deputy Economy Minister: Number of people killed in attacks is what will determine whether the IDF launches a military operation.

'You don't go to war over the murder of 11 Israelis'

First publication:

IDF cancels Jerusalem tours due to terror wave

Soldier tells INN educational tours in Jerusalem cancelled for fear sight of IDF soldiers in Jerusalem could provoke violence during Ramadan

IDF cancels Jerusalem tours due to terror wave

Images of terrorists' car after IDF operation released

IDF forces fired dozens of rounds at car driven by Islamic Jihad cell, eliminating all three terrorists.

Images of terrorists' car after IDF operation released

New Details From Operation:

Terrorists were about to carry out attack in central Israel

Three terrorists eliminated by Israeli forces Saturday morning in Samaria were on their way to carry out attack in central Israel.

Terrorists were about to carry out attack in central Israel

Foiled terror attack:

Terrorist promised, 'Soon you'll hear about me'

One of the terrorists eliminated in Friday operation in Jenin carried an M16, promised to do 'something very big' in Israel.

Terrorist promised, 'Soon you'll hear about me'

Miracle:

Three terrorists eliminated en route to terror attack

Shootout develops during arrest operation, leaving four Border Police officers injured, one of them seriously.

Three terrorists eliminated en route to terror attack

IDF Chief of General Staff:

'We will continue to act in every way possible to stop attacks'

Chief of General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi to soldiers: “We will continue to act in every way possible to stop attacks - that is our mission."

'We will continue to act in every way possible to stop attacks'

PA chairman:

'The settler crimes will lead to an escalation'

Mahmoud Abbas' office condemns IDF operation in Jenin in which fire was opened at soldiers.

'The settler crimes will lead to an escalation'

IDF cancels 'Yeshiva day' for religious soldiers

The day of study for religious soldiers has been cancelled, although there are disagreements as to why.

IDF cancels 'Yeshiva day' for religious soldiers

IDF increases alertness following deadly terror attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds operational situation assessment after gunman kills 5 in Bnei Brak.

IDF increases alertness following deadly terror attacks

Following Hadera attack:

Chief of Staff orders reinforcement of battalions

The Israel Police will also be on high alert as of Monday, with police forces being deployed in all major centers and checkpoints.

Chief of Staff orders reinforcement of battalions

IDF conducts first official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco

Visit includes signing of memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation between IDF and Moroccan military.

IDF conducts first official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco

IDF deputy chief of staff meets with top US brass

Second-in-command of Israeli military visits US to deepen ties between IDF, US military.

IDF deputy chief of staff meets with top US brass

2 terrorists arrested after firing on IDF soldiers

Terrorists shoot at IDF soldiers in Samaria. 1 terrorist hospitalized after soldiers return fire.

2 terrorists arrested after firing on IDF soldiers

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle 2.5m worth of drugs

IDF and Israel Police troops thwart smuggling attempt of 37 weapons and drugs worth 2,500,000 NIS.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle 2.5m worth of drugs

Jewish interests In both Ukraine and Russia

Never forget that, thank G-d, Jews now have a place of refuge and an army to defend them. Opinion.

Jewish interests In both Ukraine and Russia

2 militants killed in clashes with the IDF

Security officials blame increased violence on the PA losing control of the situation and Hamas filling the vacuum.

2 militants killed in clashes with the IDF

Clashes at Joseph's Tomb

Arabs throw rocks and firebombs at IDF forces securing the entry of Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb.

Clashes at Joseph's Tomb

IDF:

Israeli vehicle breaks through checkpoint, hits troops

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit provides update on two violent incidents involving Israelis and security forces that took place near Homesh.

Israeli vehicle breaks through checkpoint, hits troops

Report:

IDF Chief of Staff met Qatari army chief in Bahrain

Saudi website reports Kochavi met Chief of Staff of Qatari military during his visit to Bahrain this week.

IDF Chief of Staff met Qatari army chief in Bahrain

IDF Chief of Staff makes first visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain

Israel built 'security network with strategic partners,' gaining 'strategic advantage over threats in the region,' IDF Chief of Staff says.

IDF Chief of Staff makes first visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain

IDF Chief of Staff arrives for visit in Bahrain

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds historic first visit to Bahrain.

IDF Chief of Staff arrives for visit in Bahrain

New Israel Video e-Newsletter

New e-newsletter "Daily Israel Videos" allows subscribers to choose which topics relating to Israel they want to receive.

New Israel Video e-Newsletter

Cypriot military chief arrives for first visit to Israel

Israeli, Cypriot, militaries discuss shared security challenges, focus on opportunities to expand cooperation.

Cypriot military chief arrives for first visit to Israel

Dramatic video: How Iranian drones were intercepted

IDF releases new documentation, information about interception of 3 armed Iranian drones on their way to Israel last year.

Dramatic video: How Iranian drones were intercepted

IDF ends 'Witnesses in Uniform' delegations to Poland

IDF moves delegations of soldiers to learn about the Holocaust to Lithuania in contested move which may cause diplomatic crisis with Poland.

IDF ends 'Witnesses in Uniform' delegations to Poland

Hebron:

Arab rioters throw objects at IDF troops

PA officials report seriously wounded teen from IDF fire during riot in Hebron.

Arab rioters throw objects at IDF troops

IDF: Nationalist motives behind Hizma stabbing

Second Hizma stabbing was due to nationalist motives, IDF searching for perpetrator.

IDF: Nationalist motives behind Hizma stabbing

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

IDF, Israel Police, confiscate 12 Kalashnikov rifles, along with cartridges and ammunition.

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

Chief of Staff to Yad L'Achim:

Missionaries not allowed on army bases

'No place for cult activity attempting to stab the Jewish people in the back,' Yad L'achim says.

Missionaries not allowed on army bases

End to coalition crisis?

Bennett to present compromise on IDF pensions

PM to present compromise on the pensions of permanent IDF personnel after Gantz boycotted Knesset votes over the law.

Bennett to present compromise on IDF pensions