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IDF: Enough time to prepare for military strike on Iran

Military estimate: Iran enriching uranium at fast pace - but IDF has enough time to plan attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Hundreds of police to be added to fight alleged settler crime

MK Smotrich: Speed with which Omer Barlev's attacks on settlers turned into actions is frightening.

US rebuffs request to send refueling planes ahead of schedule

Israel agreed to purchase refueling planes from US - but the planes will only arrive in four years.

IDF launches surprise drill in the south

More than 3500 reservists will be mobilized for an extensive logistical drill in Israel's southern commands.

Arabs cocked a weapon at a soldier - and escaped alive

Armed Arab robbers attempt to break into IDF base in Golan Heights, aim a weapon at the soldier guarding the base.

IDF fighters open fire on rock-throwing terrorists in Samaria

IDF force fires at squad of terrorists who threw rocks near Mevo Dotan. One terrorist wounded and taken for medical treatment.

Israel-Gaza border barrier completed

After 3.5 years of construction, the Israel-Gaza border barrier is now complete

Global initiative raises money for wounded IDF soldiers

Over $1.7 million raised for wounded Israeli soldiers by Belev Echad supporters at NY annual gala.

'Soldiers in IDF's haredi battalion are contemporary Maccabees'

Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff light Hanukkah candles with haredi soldiers.

IDF leaders visit US CENTCOM headquarters

Operations Directorate and Cooperation Directorate meet US military leaders in Tampa, Florida, discuss challenges faced by both countries.

Soldiers in Golan Heights celebrate Hanukkah with volunteers

Soldiers from 'Sufa' Battalion stationed in Golan Heights celebrate with volunteers from IFCJ, Yahad for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers.

IDF to re-examine allowing compulsory service in Prison Service

Following expose on pimping of female soldiers in prisons, IDF, Defense Min., re-examine mandatory service in units outside IDF's own.

Chief of Staff: 'Zero tolerance' for harassment of any kind

Lighting Hanukkah candles with commanders at a training base, IDF Chief of Staff praises women who 'did the right thing, a brave action.'

IDF spokesman: 'We're accelerating our plans against Iran'

Brig.-Gen Ran Kochav: "IDF is preparing for all eventualities, focusing on preventing Iran from becoming a threshold state."

IDF steps in to help fight new COVID-19 variant

IDF's Home Front Command assisting civilian authorities with the 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.

Injured IDF officer: 'If I'm asked to go to war again - I'll go'

Aharon Karov, critically injured in a Gaza war, tells Arutz 7 about his daily struggles & the importance of respecting injured IDF soldiers.

'The greatest day': Her sons are soldiers - despite disabilities

Heartwarming: Tammy Isaac-Shiffman, mom of 2 boys with special needs, talks about how she guided them past their disabilities, into the IDF.

Poll: Majority of Israelis don't support mandatory draft

Less than half of Jewish Israelis support a mandatory army draft, per new poll.

Mother of officer who died in prison: 'My son was healthy'

Mother of Captain T., who died in a military prison, calls for investigation to rule out murder. 'He always did things out of the box.'

IDF commander: 'We'll find a solution to the rockets'

'Hamas fires rockets because it's the only tool they have left,' Commander of IDF's Southern Command says. 'We need to fear Hamas less.'

Moving, timely performance of 'Prayer for the Conscript'

The 'prayer of conscript' for the success of new soldiers was written by Tzohar rabbis and sung by chief cantor of the IDF Shai Abramson.

Join the global movement

Join global movement to bring Hanukkah to IDF soldiers

People around the world are adopting IDF bases, to show support for 100k active soldiers and give them a true taste of the Hanukkah holiday.

IDF releases footage of arrest of 14 Hamas terrorists

IDF, Shin Bet, and police arrest 50 Hamas operatives in massive blow to terrorist infrastructure.

IDF: Joint Training with US, Gulf states preparations for Iran

Senior IDF officer reveals Israel, Gulf states now openly working together to prepare to counter Iranian threat.

Defense Ministry chief lauds female religious IDF soldiers

“We’re all here for the people and State of Israel," says Defense Ministry chief at Ohr Torah Stone’s Midreshet Lindenbaum in Karmiel.

US Ambassador to the UN visits IDF to discuss security threats

U.S. Ambassador to the UN visited the IDF to Discuss Overcoming Regional Threats Together.

Bennett: Israel will defend itself by itself

PM visits IDF exercise, says Israel dealing with Iran and its proxies on multiple fronts and preparing for all challenges.

Security forces thwart weapon smuggling attempt on Jordan border

Forces from the Israel Police and IDF arrest two arms dealers, seize 11 weapons which were in their possession.

IDF reservists to be investigated over death of Arab rioter

Teenage rioter killed recently by IDF fire while throwing stones at Israeli soldiers near town of Elon Moreh. Army police launch probe.

New e-Newsletter to Launch

New Israel Videos e-Newsletter Lets Subscribers Choose Topics

Bet El Institutions will launch the e-newsletters Daily Israel Videos, allowing subscribers to choose which topics they want to receive

Watch: Israel and US exercise open and urban field combat

IDF, MARCENT, and US Marine Corps complete two-week long ground forces exercise.

IDF report: Lack of coordination caused friendly fire shooting

IDF publishes conclusions following 'friendly fire' incident. Chief of Staff: 'Mistakes happen during fighting.'

Family of murdered soldier:

'If we don't receive response, we'll appeal to Supreme Court'

Family of Barel Hadarya Shmueli, Border Police officer killed on Gaza border, demands IDF provide answers by November 20.

Egyptian army to increase presence at Gaza border

Israeli and Egyptian military leaders meet to discuss shared security challenges, including in southern Gaza frontier.

Terrorist exits his vehicle - and opens fire at soldiers

Palestinian Authority terrorist fires at soldiers near Ramallah - and escapes.

PA claims IDF shot dead a 13-year-old boy

Palestinian Arab media report 13-year-old killed by IDF gunfire in clashes near Shechem. IDF: Incident is under investigation.

Investigation into shooting death of IDF soldier complete

Chief of Staff reveals results of investigation into death of Yonatan Granot, who was accidentally killed by a fellow soldier.

PM on IDF exercises: Whoever needs the message, will get it

'We are no longer defined by the conflict or by our enemies, but according to who we are & our contribution to the world,' PM Bennett says.

IDF to hold drill, testing changes to siren system

Maximum time to reach shelter has changed in some locations, while the siren system in other locations has been split into several areas.

US helicopter carrier docks in Israel for military exercise

US troops to participate in 2-week counter-terrorism training exercise with Israeli counterparts.

Project to safeguard northern residents takes off

Defense Ministry, IDF, work to add bomb shelters to 21 towns along Israel's northern border.

IDF commander suspended for refusing to be vaccinated

The commander of the IDF's alpinist brigade has been suspended for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Watch: Israeli F-15s escort American bomber

Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jets escort American B-1B bomber over Israeli skies towards the surrounding bay.

Watch: Lebanese citizen caught after crossing into Israel

Unarmed Lebanese citizen caught by security forces after crossing border into Israel.

IDF Gaza Division completes major exercise

Military exercise sought to implement lessons IDF learned in May war with Hamas.

IDF launches exercises to increase readiness on Gaza front

Defense exercises set to begin Tuesday morning in Gaza frontier area.

Watch: IDF opens northern border for Lebanese farmers

In gesture of goodwill, IDF allows Lebanese farmers to harvest olive trees in Israeli territory.

Chief of Staff to children with disabilities: You are wanted

IDF Chief of Staff promises to place Israeli children with disabilities in the IDF at Special in Uniform event,

Air Force resumes training to attack Iran nuclear sites

After 2 years, IAF resumes exercises in preparation for possible attack on Iranian nuclear program.

Chief of Staff seeks to publish book written during his tenure

Aviv Kohavi asks Ministerial Committee on Publications to approve the publication of a book he wrote on military leadership.

IDF blocks roads near Gaza border

Following situational assessment, IDF blocks several roads and sites near Gaza border.

Group calls for removal of Christian missionaries from IDF

Missionary watchdog group urges Benny Gantz to remove missionaries from IDF, stop drafting 'cult members'.

Israeli, German air force commanders fly over Israel

Honorary flyover held in Israeli skies as part of the “Blue Flag” exercise, passing over Knesset building and ending over Malcha.

IDF eliminates terrorist who threw firebombs

IDF soldiers fire at terrorists who threw firebombs at Israeli vehicles between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion. One terrorist killed.

Blue Flag joint US-Israel military exercise to kick off

This year's 'Blue Flag' to be the largest and most advanced aerial exercise Israel has ever had.

In one hour: IDF soldiers complete tractate of Talmud

Watch: Soldiers in the IDF's Netzach Yehuda battalion celebrate conclusion of Talmudic tractate - after completing it in one hour.

Secret missionary activity in the IDF

'Standing orders for the Messianic soldier' booklet for 'Messianic Jews' explains how to missionize to fellow soldiers.

Soldier commits suicide by leaping out of taxi on highway

IDF recruit was in distress, received 'dozens of calls' during last taxi ride, driver says.

1300 Ulpana girls considering IDF service visit induction center

Head of Tzohar, Rabbi David Stav congratulates girls for considering army service.

More fighters: Kochavi proclaims

Maneuverability improved, motivation to serve in combat units

Highest rates entering combat units in the last 7 years- Aviv Kochavi states due to better maneuverability