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IDF fighters eliminate terrorist in Gush Etzion

Fighters from Maglan unit eliminate 13-year-old who threw firebombs at Israeli vehicles on Highway 60.

Firebomb throwing terrorists arrested

IDF reservists enter two PA towns and arrest four terrorists who threw firebombs towards Migdal Oz.

Will Arabs be drafted into the IDF?

MK David Amsalem files a petition with the High Court demanding that Arabs also be required to draft into the IDF.

Nancy Pelosi visits Iron Dome battery

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, views Iron Dome battery, receives briefing on threats facing Israeli civilians.

Trilateral meeting for military cooperation held in Greece

Head of the IDF Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate participates in trilateral meeting with Greece and Cyprus.

Israeli F-15s escort American B-52 bomber

IDF fighter jets escort American bomber craft through Israel skies on its way from the Gulf.

IDF: Suspects crossed Gaza security fence, set truck on fire

The suspects returned to the Gaza Strip shortly after, the IDF said.

Wave of shooting attacks:

Israeli security forces eliminate 3 armed terrorists

Joint operation of IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police leads to elimination of terrorists responsible for shooting attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Officers dismissed over deadly friendly-fire incident

Investigation finds series of errors, including mistaken identity, led to friendly fire incident in which 2 soldiers were killed.

20-year-old IDF officer killed in Galilee car accident

Driver arrested after fleeing scene of deadly accident.

IDF wraps up five-day cross-corps exercise

Tanks, troops, artillery, planes, and intelligence services worked together to provide a more effective and lethal force for the drill.

Third time in a week: Attempted shooting on IDF force in Samaria

Terrorists shoot from passing vehicle at military post at entrance to Shechem. No casualties among IDF soldiers.

US dissatisfied with Israeli probe of PA Arab's death

US demands “thorough criminal investigation” into death of Palestinian Arab after IDF operation in Jiljiliya.

US military officer included in training to strike Iran

In precedent-setting move, US military officer included in IDF training to strike at Iran, demonstrating Israel's capabilities to the US.

Gantz: Fight against Jewish terrorism matter of security, morals

Defense Minister tours Samaria area along with IDF, Shabak, and Police leaders, including site where Yehuda Dimentman was killed.

Chief of Staff:

'Immoral and reprehensible' how soldiers left Arab on the ground

'Being mission-oriented does not contradict maintaining IDF values,' IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi says.

Probe of death of PA Arab:

IDF reprimands commander, dismisses two others

Chief of Staff receives investigation into death of elderly Palestinian Arab after he was arrested by IDF in Jiljiliya.

Shots fired at IDF vehicle

IDF vehicle, post, sustain damage in two separate shooting incidents.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The IDF conducted a raid in a neighboring country'

Aviv Kochavi hints about operation that the IDF conducted in a nearby country.

Large weapons smuggling operation broken up in Jordan Valley

Over 50 weapons seized after IDF, police stop 3 suspicious vehicles traveling on Route 90.

Will colleagues of slain soldier Barel Shmueli be investigated?

IDF reportedly considering investigation of response of soldiers on Gaza border to killing of comrade during violent riot.

Joint force exercise sweeps through central Samaria city

IDF, Israel Police, and other emergency services practiced responding to multiple simultaneous incidents in one of Samaria's largest cities.

Home of accomplice in Yehuda Dimentman's murder to be demolished

Part of home of minor who assisted his cousin in murder of yeshiva student in Samaria to be demolished.

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IDF Education Force band sends love to Texas synagogue

Education Force band sings "Kol Ha'Olam Kulo" in solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville.

Egoz unit resumes training after deadly friendly fire incident

IDF unit which lost 2 commanders in friendly fire shooting last week resumes operational activity as Chief of Staff visits.

2 soldiers hurt in accidental grenade explosion

Soldiers taken to hospital in Jerusalem after accidental grenade detonation at military base in Mishor Adumim.

IDF widow: No anger at shooter in friendly fire incident

Or Elharar, widow of Major Itamar Elharar, who was killed in a friendly fire incident, opens up a week after the tragic accident.

First publication: IDF to allow married soldiers days off

Under new regulation, married soldiers to be allowed to return home on day of mikvah immersion.

Friendly fire tragedy

'Two gunmen surprised me, so I acted immediately'

Officer who shot dead two members of his unit says he felt he was in danger and therefore opened fire.

'Ofek, come back!' A father's tears at military funeral

A thousand people attend funeral of Ofek Aharon, one of the 2 soldiers who were killed in a friendly-fire incident last night.

Tragedy at special IDF unit

Ofek Aharon, Itamar Elharar, killed in Jordan Valley incident

Serious shooting accident results in deaths of two officers during security operations in the Jordan Valley.

First publication

Demolition order for home of Yehuda Dimentman's murderer

Family of terrorist Muhammad Jaradat informed their home will be demolished following murder of Yehuda Dimentman.

Terrorist taken with victim to hospital - without handcuffs

Terrorist who committed ramming attack in Binyamin taken to hospital in same helicopter as soldier he wounded, not handcuffed during flight.

IDF investigating after elderly PA man died after being released

Military Police Criminal Investigation Division investigating after detained PA man dies after his release,

Likud MK proposes: One dunam of land to each discharged soldier

'Soldier who settles in the Negev is preferable to any land-robbing Bedouin,' MK David Amsalem says.

IDF: 31 soldiers fell in 2021

IDF releases casualty figures for the previous year.

Watch: Arabs attempt to drag tank from IDF memorial site

Arabs arrive at Brigade 7 memorial site, attempt to drag away one of the tanks stationed there.

IDF: We'll destroy floor terrorist lived on

IDF announces decision to demolish floor Yehuda Dimentman's murderer lived on, allows terrorist's family to appeal.

Helicopter crash victim laid to rest

Lt. Col. Erez Sachyani, who was killed in military helicopter crash alongside Maj. Chen Fogel, laid to rest in cemetery in Misgav.

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone on Lebanese border

IDF forces shoot down Hezbollah drone after it crossed into Israeli territory. The incident is being investigated.

Teen with autism fulfills dream of joining IDF

Tal Or, Itamar's mother, relates story of his adoption, discovery his autism, fight to allow him to join his friends in the IDF.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF retaliates for rocket launches on central Israel, attacks Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.

IDF cancels weapons permits for soldiers

The IDF has rolled out a strategy against theft of weapons from soldiers - soldiers will no longer be permitted to take weapons off base.

Israeli returned to Israel after crossing border to Lebanon

Bedouin who crossed the border a few weeks ago returned from Lebanon in coordination with UNIFIL.

Are the IDF Reserves ready for war?

IDF has failed to meet obligation to report to government on state of readiness of reserves for the past three years.

Large increase in terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in 2021

1,500 more stone-throwing incidents in 2021 compared to 2020, doubling of shootings and stabbings, according to IDF data.

Chief of Staff: IDF made significant strides in 2021

IDF Chef of Staff Aviv Kochavi sums up IDF's accomplishments in the past year.

IDF, Defense Ministry duck responsibility for home demolition

IDF, Defense Ministry each claim the other is responsible for the order the demolition of the home of the terrorist who murdered Eli Kay.

Attempted shooting near Nablus

IDF searching for perpetrators after terrorists fire at Nablus-area military post.

IDF told soldiers: Don't wander on foot around Ramle

'Instruction was given during Operation Guardian of the Walls, has since been canceled,' IDF spokesperson says.

New report shows crisis of confidence in IDF

Decline in public confidence in the IDF part of a growing trend that began last year.

Soldiers attack Jew who blocked their path in Gush Etzion

Soldiers attacked Gush Etzion man who, they claimed, interfered with their patrol. The soldiers were disciplined.

IDF eliminates terrorist who opened fire in Binyamin region

IDF forces eliminate 26-year-old Palestinian Arab who tried to carry out an attack near Psagot.

Defense Minister: Prepare for 5,000 new COVID-19 cases daily

DM Gantz orders Home Front Command to expand activities of coronavirus headquarters.

Gantz: It is possible to put an end to Iran's strategy

Defense Minister Gantz: "Iran does not have real bargaining chips. Both overt and covert actions will be expanded”

12 UN ambassadors from nations around the world visit the IDF

UN ambassadors visit Israeli military bases, meet with top IDF officials in trip organized by Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

IDF prepares for demolition of terrorists' home

Palestinian Arabs open fire towards IDF soldiers mapping the home of Yehuda Dimentman's murderers. No soldiers wounded.

IDF, Police plan to deal with violence in mixed cities

Following May violence in mixed Arab-Jewish cities, new Border Police units to be created under police command.

Chief of Staff: We will not stop until we capture the terrorists

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits site of Samaria terrorist attack: Our troops continue to pursue the terrorists.

IDF preparing for war with Iran

After the preparations were abandoned, it will take several years for the IDF to be ready for an attack.