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IDF soldier critically injured in car crash

Investigation opened after soldier badly hurt in traffic accident.

IDF soldier critically injured in car crash

New program to use artificial intelligence in armored vehicles

Israel Min. of Defense selects IAI as prime contractor to develop technological platforms for the 'Carmel' future armored fighting vehicle.

New program to use artificial intelligence in armored vehicles

Chief of Staff: IDF will act anywhere against Iran

IDF Chief says Israel's response to Iran, including its nuclear program will continue to evolve and 'surprise.'

Chief of Staff: IDF will act anywhere against Iran

Thousands of weapons stolen from IDF each year

Data on weapons thefts from IDF bases released, showing terrorists and criminals seize thousands of weapons from IDF annually.

Thousands of weapons stolen from IDF each year

Green Pass system imposed at Israel military bases

IDF to limit access at army bases to the vaccinated, recovered, and soldiers with recent COVID tests.

Green Pass system imposed at Israel military bases

Soldiers' mothers: Change open-fire rules to protect our sons

Mothers of soldiers protest outside IDF headquarters, call to change open-fire regulations.

Soldiers' mothers: Change open-fire rules to protect our sons

Terrorist killed during IDF operation near Jenin

Israeli security forces operating in PA village of Burqin open fire toward terrorist who fired at them.

Terrorist killed during IDF operation near Jenin

'Saturday I texted him, Sunday morn. they told me what happened'

Father of soldier wounded in shootout with Hamas terrorists recounts family ordeal.

'Saturday I texted him, Sunday morn. they told me what happened'

'Time to restore deterrence'

Chairman of Sdot Negev Regional Council welcomes elimination of terrorists, urges similar determination towards Hamas in Gaza.

'Time to restore deterrence'

IDF officer, soldier seriously wounded in gunfight

Rambam hospital says IDF soldiers in 'serious, unstable' condition' after gunfights with Hamas terrorists which left 5 terrorists dead.

IDF officer, soldier seriously wounded in gunfight

4 Terrorists killed in gunfight with IDF soldiers near Jenin

Palestinian Arab gunmen open fire on IDF soldiers during arrest operation in Jenin area. 4 gunmen killed

4 Terrorists killed in gunfight with IDF soldiers near Jenin

Pres. Herzog meets Barel Shmueli's comrades-in-arms

President, First Lady welcome soldiers from the company of Barel Shmueli, who was murdered by a terrorist on the Gaza border.

Pres. Herzog meets Barel Shmueli's comrades-in-arms

Watch: IDF soldier presenting Israel's angle to Arab world

He has become the face of the IDF across the Arab world, drawing harsh criticism from many alongside support from unexpected sources.

Watch: IDF soldier presenting Israel's angle to Arab world

Meretz MK condemns riot control measures

MK Mossi Raz says that he has never seen the IDF act as violently as they do towards Palestinian protestors.

Meretz MK condemns riot control measures

IDF thwarts weapons smuggling attempt

IDF troops spot suspects attempting to smuggle weapons in Jordan Valley area.

IDF thwarts weapons smuggling attempt

Gantz: If terror orgs rear their heads we'll take them down

Defense Minister tours IDF Central Command and holds situational assessment with senior commanders. 'Security forces ready for any threat.'

Gantz: If terror orgs rear their heads we'll take them down

IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

'We will not rest until the last of the terrorists are captured'

Chief of Staff at Naval Academy graduation ceremony: The IDF will defend the border with the Gaza Strip from any attack against Israel.

'We will not rest until the last of the terrorists are captured'

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza Strip

IDF attacks Hamas military compound, military training facility, a military camp with a site for storing weapons and a terrorist tunnel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza Strip

IDF allows terrorists to escape - again

The Israeli Air Force struck Gaza on Rosh Hashanah and gave an 'evacuation warning' before striking. Here's what that looks like.

IDF allows terrorists to escape - again

IDF strikes in Gaza following incendiary balloon attacks

IAF aircraft attack Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, after incendiary balloons cause three fires in southern Israel.

IDF strikes in Gaza following incendiary balloon attacks

Bennett: Stop using IDF for cynical political goals

PM says army needs full backing even after mistakes are are following shooting death of Barel Shmueli.

Bennett: Stop using IDF for cynical political goals

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

'The strategic importance of maritime space is growing'

IDF Chief of Staff: The enemy uses the sea for terrorist purposes, to transfer weapons.

'The strategic importance of maritime space is growing'

Gantz meets IDF disabled org: We will fight and win together

Defense Minister holds pre-Rosh Hashannah meeting with IDF organization for disables soldiers and veterans. 'Soldiers fight on all fronts.'

Gantz meets IDF disabled org:  We will fight and win together

Gantz: Soldiers have full backing to neutralize threats

Defense Minister responds to criticism of IDF's rules of engagement after soldier shot and killed at close range on Gaza border.

Gantz: Soldiers have full backing to neutralize threats

Military report: Rise in severe infections

New report by Military Intelligence Directorate suggests preparing options for 'significantly reducing' frontal learning.

Military report: Rise in severe infections

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

Aviv Kohavi: We have expanded our target bank. If the quiet in the South is not maintained we will not hesitate to enter into a campaign.

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

IDF soldiers protest: Let us defend ourselves

Hundreds of soldiers stage social media protest following death of soldier who was shot on Gaza border.

IDF soldiers protest: Let us defend ourselves

Condition of Israeli soldier wounded on Gaza border deteriorates

Hospital officials say condition 21-year-old Border Police officer shot by terrorists on Gaza border has worsened.

Condition of Israeli soldier wounded on Gaza border deteriorates

IDF strikes Hamas buildings, leaves terrorists alone

IDF retaliation for riots on border, launching of incendiary balloons includes strikes on Hamas infrastructure, warnings to terrorists.

IDF strikes Hamas buildings, leaves terrorists alone

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets attack military compound used by Hamas for training and the production of weapons.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Chief of Staff:

IDF prepared for war in Gaza, Hamas bears responsibility

Chief of Staff General Aviv Kochavi says IDF accelerating plans in light of progress of Iranian nuclear program.

IDF prepared for war in Gaza, Hamas bears responsibility

Home Front Command ends serological testing for children

IDF soldiers conducting the serological tests join marathon efforts to package and distribute antigen tests prior to start of school year.

Home Front Command ends serological testing for children

Palestinian Arabs hurl firebombs at Israeli vehicles

IDF soldiers open fire at Palestinian Arab who threw firebombs at cars in Gush Etzion.

Palestinian Arabs hurl firebombs at Israeli vehicles

IDF deploys additional troops to Gaza border

Military prepares for renewed riots on Gaza border after soldier shot at close range. 'IDF will respond to terrorist acts at the border.'

IDF deploys additional troops to Gaza border

Wounded soldier's parents demand IDF commander resign

IDF Southern Command chief visits critically wounded soldier in the hospital. Parents reproach him for allowing rioters to get so close.

Wounded soldier's parents demand IDF commander resign

Terrorists open fire on IDF soldiers in Samaria

IDF forces operating in Shechem come under fire from terrorists during arrest operation.

Terrorists open fire on IDF soldiers in Samaria

Watch: IDF armored personnel carrier overturns

IDF armored personnel carrier overturns at base in the north of the country. IDF investigating.

Watch: IDF armored personnel carrier overturns

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in retaliation for balloon terrorism

IDF fighter jets strike weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis, terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia and underground rocket launch site.

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in retaliation for balloon terrorism

New Haredi recruits begin their IDF experience

August 2021 recruitment cycle opens: Dozens of the Netzah Organization rabbis and coordinators accompanied hundreds of new recruits.

New Haredi recruits begin their IDF experience

IDF soldier in critical condition after fainting during training

IDF combat soldier passed out during training exercise in southern Israel and was airlifted to hospital.

IDF soldier in critical condition after fainting during training

Wounded soldier's parents:

'Why aren't soldiers allowed to open fire?'

Parents of soldier who was shot in the head at close range ask why rioters are allowed to get so close before soldiers can fight back.

'Why aren't soldiers allowed to open fire?'

IDF shoots PA man after repeated warnings to stop

The suspect continued approaching IDF soldiers at a Jerusalem checkpoint after repeated calls to stop.

IDF shoots PA man after repeated warnings to stop

Border Police officer critically wounded in Gaza riots

First Sergeant B suffers critical injuries during Gaza border riot.

Border Police officer critically wounded in Gaza riots

IDF receives toxicity results for dead intelligence officer

'Treat him as dead in service,' dead intelligence officer's parents demand.

IDF receives toxicity results for dead intelligence officer

Report: IDF attacks secret Hezbollah outpost

Syrian media reports 2 Israeli missiles fired at Hezbollah outpost on Syrian side of Golan Heights.

Report: IDF attacks secret Hezbollah outpost

Bennett: We'll respond to rocket at time, place of our choosing

Prime Minister holds situational assessment at Gaza Division a day after terrorists fire rocket at Sderot.

Bennett: We'll respond to rocket at time, place of our choosing

IDF begins administering third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

IDF Medical Corps to administer third dose to medical staff over the age of 30 and IDF servicemen aged 50 and over.

IDF begins administering third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Hezbollah drone crosses into Israeli airspace one week after Hezbollah launches 19 rockets at Israel.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

New IDF guidelines: No ceremonies under midday sun

At a recent ceremony on an army base near Be'er Sheva, officers took away soldiers' water bottles. One soldier fainted.

New IDF guidelines: No ceremonies under midday sun

Chief of Staff to fighters: We will not accept carelessness

IDF Chief of Staff participates in ceremony for the new Commanding Officer of the Central Command.

Chief of Staff to fighters: We will not accept carelessness

'The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression'

President Isaac Herzog participates in ceremony in honor of the arrival of the Sa’ar 6 “Atzmaut” ship in Israel.

'The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression'

IDF: Hezbollah using Lebanon crisis, inflicting 'double crime'

Hezbollah, an internationally recognized terrorist organization, has turned its weapons on the civilian population of both Lebanon & Israel.

IDF: Hezbollah using Lebanon crisis, inflicting 'double crime'

IDF thwarts stabbing attack near Yitzhar

IDF troops open fire towards Palestinian Arab woman who drew a knife and attempted to stab a soldier south of Shechem.

IDF thwarts stabbing attack near Yitzhar

IDF: Only vaccinated and recovered eligible for reserves

IDF says "Reservists are required to present the green badge on the day of reception."

IDF: Only vaccinated and recovered eligible for reserves

'If Hezbollah had wanted to, they could have done a lot worse'

IDF source: Wednesday rocket fire was 'not with Hezbollah's permission,' Friday's rockets were 'intentionally' launched at open areas.

'If Hezbollah had wanted to, they could have done a lot worse'

IDF attacks terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

Fighter jets strike areas in Lebanon from which rockets were fired toward the State of Israel as well as infrastructure used for terrorism.

IDF attacks terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

'The State of Israel is prepared for any scenario'

Defense Minister tours southern Israel, receives operational briefing and participates in discussion with commanders in the Gaza division.

'The State of Israel is prepared for any scenario'

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF

After winning the bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, taekwondo standout and IDF soldier Cpl. Avishag met the army's commanding officer.

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF