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IDF attacks Hamas observation post

Air strike comes in retaliation for firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza towards Israeli territory.

IDF attacks Hamas observation post

IDF attacks in Gaza in response to firing of incendiary balloons

IDF fighter jets and aircraft attack a Hamas underground infrastructure.

IDF attacks in Gaza in response to firing of incendiary balloons

IDF presents: Virus-detecting robot

Robot is expected to significantly increase the number of daily COVID-19 tests and shorten the response time to just 30 hours on average.

IDF presents: Virus-detecting robot

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IDF locates explosive devices on northern border

Troops patrolling area where attack was thwarted last night locate bag containing explosives ready to be used against soldiers.

IDF locates explosive devices on northern border

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

IDF attacks infrastructure belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

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IDF thwarts infiltration attempt along Syrian border

IDF soldiers identify terrorists placing explosives near border fence. IDF forces and IDF aircraft fire at the terrorists.

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt along Syrian border

'If Hezbollah attacks, we'll see unusual action against Lebanon'

DM Benny Gantz orders IDF to prepare to destroy Lebanese infrastructure in case of Hezbollah attack on Israel.

'If Hezbollah attacks, we'll see unusual action against Lebanon'

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The full IDF operational Gaza expulsion plan

2004 IDF document reveals detailed plans to pacify and expel the Jews of the Gaza Strip.

The full IDF operational Gaza expulsion plan

New details of Hezbollah infiltration attempt revealed

Hezbollah squad was observed for half a day before it infiltrated 50 meters into Israel and was repelled by the IDF.

New details of Hezbollah infiltration attempt revealed

IDF: No infiltration from Lebanon

IDF says there was no infiltration from Lebanon Following reports of a number of suspicious people near the border.

IDF: No infiltration from Lebanon

Suspicious activity at Israel-Lebanon border

Suspicious persons approach border 1 day after IDF foils Hezbollah infiltration attempt.

Suspicious activity at Israel-Lebanon border

IDF breaks up student meeting with Lehi fighter

Military breaks up conversation between youth and man who fought to found State of Israel over failure to abide by COVID-19 restrictions.

IDF breaks up student meeting with Lehi fighter

Newest IDF recruit: 'At age 15, I was sure my life was over'

A dream come true: The amazing story of Daniel Defour, newest IDF recruit: 'Grateful to IDF and Special in Uniform for opening the door.'

Newest IDF recruit: 'At age 15, I was sure my life was over'

IDF to Hezbollah: Infiltration attempt was filmed

IDF dismisses Hezbollah's denials of attempt by 3 terrorists to infiltrate Israeli territory through Lebanese border.

IDF to Hezbollah: Infiltration attempt was filmed

Security incident was Hezbollah infiltration attempt

At least 3 terrorists chased back across Lebanese border after IDF forces spot them attempting to infiltrate Israel

Security incident was Hezbollah infiltration attempt

Firefight on Lebanon border

Residents told to remain in their homes after hearing gunfire on border with Lebanon. Army says combat situation remains ongoing.

Firefight on Lebanon border

Does the IDF avoid Katif Center out of pangs of conscience?

Katif Center's Rabbi Yitzhak Levy: 'We want IDF to send soldiers and officers, but there's mental difficulty in dealing with what happened.'

Does the IDF avoid Katif Center out of pangs of conscience?

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Hezbollah called off attack on IDF soldiers at last minute

Israeli security establishment fears Hezbollah still planning attacks on IDF soldiers, merely delayed retribution plan.

Hezbollah called off attack on IDF soldiers at last minute

Can Israel and Hezbollah stave off a dangerous escalation?

How things unfold depends on the degree of self-restraint and level-headedness on both sides, and just as importantly on luck. Opinion.

Can Israel and Hezbollah stave off a dangerous escalation?

Unmanned IDF aircraft falls in Lebanese territory

Israeli military reports that IDF drone aircraft was lost in Lebanon as army remains on elevated level of alert on northern border.

Unmanned IDF aircraft falls in Lebanese territory

Watch: IDF alert on northern border

The IDF's unusual deployment on the northern border continues this morning, amid assessment that Hezbollah is planning attack.

Watch: IDF alert on northern border

'Syria and Lebanon will bear direct responsibility for attacks'

Defense Min. Gantz meets with senior IDF officials, says Syria, Lebanon, to bear responsibility for attacks emanating from their soil.

'Syria and Lebanon will bear direct responsibility for attacks'

Israel's message to Hezbollah

Israel sends message to Hezbollah: Death of terrorist in alleged attack was not intended.

Israel's message to Hezbollah

IDF attacks Syrian military targets

Air strike is response to earlier fire from Syria towards the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Syrian military targets

A military visit from the US, despite coronavirus

Amid social distancing guidelines, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Israel and met with Defense Minister and Chief of Staff.

A military visit from the US, despite coronavirus

IDF: Hezbollah is planning an attack in the north

Army closes roads in the north and forces are being reinforced.

IDF: Hezbollah is planning an attack in the north

Near-tragedy during air mission

A malfunction almost ended up costing the lives of a crew of IDF soldiers onboard an army helicopter.

Near-tragedy during air mission

Meet the new 'Ghost' multidimensional IDF unit

The elite unit participated in maneuvering exercises to improve army preparedness.

Meet the new 'Ghost' multidimensional IDF unit

IDF soldier killed in vehicle accident

20-year-old soldier killed, officer hurt in vehicle accident near the Lebanon border.

IDF soldier killed in vehicle accident

Coronavirus in IDF rabbinical course

70 cadets from IDF rabbinical course ordered into isolation after 2 of them test positive for coronavirus.

Coronavirus in IDF rabbinical course

'Prepare to operate coronavirus hotels until the end of 2021'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells Home Front Command to prepare to continue operating 'coronavirus hotels' through 2021.

'Prepare to operate coronavirus hotels until the end of 2021'

IDF reports near tripling of coronavirus cases in 9 days

Number of Israeli soldiers with the coronavirus nearly triples in past nine days to 568.

IDF reports near tripling of coronavirus cases in 9 days

Soldier shot in training accident

Soldier struck by friendly fire during training exercise at Kfir Brigade base, taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

Soldier shot in training accident

"Also in the IAF, our special forces are at the core"

Head of IAF & commander of new speical forces wing explain: "We are embarking upon the next chapter in the history of Aerial Special Forces"

"Also in the IAF, our special forces are at the core"

Report: Israel succeeded in infiltrating Hamas leadership

Hamas leader escapes Gaza on IDF ship, as Arab reports claim cooperation with Israel.

Report: Israel succeeded in infiltrating Hamas leadership

12 diplomats and foreign ambassadors tour northern border

IDF and Foreign Ministry host 12 diplomats and ambassadors on a tour of Israel’s northern border ahead of renewal of UNIFIL mandate.

12 diplomats and foreign ambassadors tour northern border

IDF arrests three infiltrators at Lebanese border

Three infiltrators identified by IDF lookouts while trying to cross the fence on the Lebanese border before being taken for questioning.

IDF arrests three infiltrators at Lebanese border

IDF Chief of Staff enters isolation

Chief of Staff to enter isolation for second time after meeting with person who was later diagnosed with the coronavirus.

IDF Chief of Staff enters isolation

Significant surge in coronavirus cases in the IDF

65 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the IDF over 24-hour period, bringing the total number of cases to its highest since pandemic began.

Significant surge in coronavirus cases in the IDF

Deceptive quiet: IDF prepares for conflict with Gaza

Six years after Operation Protective Edge, the IDF remains vigilant and constantly prepares for the next round of fighting with Hamas.

Deceptive quiet: IDF prepares for conflict with Gaza

Hundreds of soldiers enter isolation

Entire battalion goes into isolation at Golan Heights base after COVID-19 patient attends soldier's birthday party.

Hundreds of soldiers enter isolation

IDF tightens restrictions on soldiers

Under new regulations, IDF meetings to be limited to 10 participants, soldiers on leave must remain at home.

IDF tightens restrictions on soldiers

IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure

IAF fighter jets and helicopters attack Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure

Vacation days reduced for combat unit soldiers

With 208 IDF soldiers infected by the virus and an additional 5,000 in quarantine, soldiers' days off will be reduced to 1 in 3 weeks.

Vacation days reduced for combat unit soldiers

IDF reveals future of battlefield intelligence

New intelligence unit will provide soldiers in the field with accurate 3D mapping, location of the enemy before the battle.

IDF reveals future of battlefield intelligence

'I call on young people: The IDF needs you'

President Rivlin addresses future fighters at graduation ceremony of the IDF Officers’ Course.

'I call on young people: The IDF needs you'

IDF cuts mandatory service time for men

Beginning today, male IDF draftees to be required to serve two-and-a-half years in the army.

IDF cuts mandatory service time for men

Golani soldier, 19, dies at party

Itai Saban, 19-year-old Golani soldier, dies suddenly while on leave

Golani soldier, 19, dies at party

When Northwest Florida Jewish women join IDF after high school

It is unusual to find two young Jewish women from Northwest Florida electing to serve in the IDF following  graduation from high school.

When Northwest Florida Jewish women join IDF after high school

'Corona wedding' during IAF training? Anything's possible!

She's a surf guide for girls and he just completed the IAF's fighter pilot course. They met and married during the COVID-19 epidemic.

'Corona wedding' during IAF training? Anything's possible!

Largest IDF synagogue to date opens

Soldiers at IDF training campus in Southern Israel can now pray and celebrate in the largest IDF synagogue to date.

Largest IDF synagogue to date opens

Gantz: We won't wait forever for the Palestinians

Defense Minister hints he may support unilateral application of sovereignty if PA continues to say no to talks or peace.

Gantz: We won't wait forever for the Palestinians

This soldier serves on the same plane that rescued her family

In 1991, Ethiopia was on verge of chaos while IDF carried out 3 top-secret operations to bring thousands of Ethiopians to Israel.

This soldier serves on the same plane that rescued her family

IDF announces new coronavirus rules

Soldiers to be banned from using trains, sizes of gatherings of soldiers to be limited as IDF combats rise in morbidity in the ranks.

IDF announces new coronavirus rules

Body of missing IDF soldier found

Body of Staff Sergant Adiel Binyamin Fishler located after two days of searching.

Body of missing IDF soldier found

IDF unveils new drone unit

Drones can collect accurate and high resolution intelligence in a variety of conditions.

IDF unveils new drone unit

IDF confiscates equipment used in illegal Area C construction

Dozens of pieces of heavy equipment, from bulldozers to stone saws, confiscated from quarries in operation to stop illegal construction.

IDF confiscates equipment used in illegal Area C construction

Watch: Foiled attempt to smuggle arms via sea

2 terror operatives and weapons cache apprehended following sea chase.

Watch: Foiled attempt to smuggle arms via sea

'We pray for day when we know what happened to other soldiers'

Memorial held on Mt. Herzl for soldier killed in Lebanon War whose body was missing for 37 years.

'We pray for day when we know what happened to other soldiers'

IDF soldiers pray for needed Biblical articles for worship

A special organization is trying to ease the entrance of haredim, into the Israeli army.

IDF soldiers pray for needed Biblical articles for worship