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IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Aircraft and tanks fire at terrorist targets in response to rocket that was fired toward southern Israel.

Weapon stolen from soldier in Jordan Valley

Shin Bet, police searching for weapon stolen from training base from hands of sleeping soldier.

Golani Commander:

'We didn't sleep until the terrorist was captured'

Family of murdered soldier Amit Ben Yigal observe the village of Ya'bad where Amit was killed during operational activity.

Watch: Father of murdered soldier visits his son's grave

Father of Amit Ben Yigal visits his son's grave in the military cemetery to inform him of the capture of the terrorist who murdered him.

IDF officer wounded in training accident hopes to return to duty

IDF head of training visits officer who was seriously wounded in friendly fire incident during training.

IDF officer injured during training exercise

IDF officer seriously injured by another officer's weapon during military training.

Israel's security organizations prepare for sovereignty

IDF, Shabak, hold meeting to discuss possible outcomes of a decision to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Soldiers with disabilities return to bases following furlough

Soldiers from the IDF’s Special in Uniform project return to bases brimming with motivation and ready to continue defending the country.

IDF generals peruse sovereignty map

Not awaiting official declarations, army prepares to deal with rioting in all sectors over sovereignty in Judea and Samaria declaration.

B'Tselem video: Soldier throws grenade in PA village

Videos posted by leftist organization show soldier puncturing the wheel of a car and another soldier throwing what looks like gas grenades.

Terror attack foiled near Ramallah

Riots break out in Arab town after IDF foils ramming attack.

Israel was not ready when the virus struck. But who was?

To defeat an enemy, you need for life to have meaning. And that is the case in Israel and explains its success in the pandemic. Opinion.

Dismissal, reprimands in case of soldier who committed suicide

Investigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.

Watch: The liberation of Jerusalem

On this day in the Hebrew calendar, we celebrate the liberation of Jerusalem in the 1967 Six Day War.

Former Chief of Staff seeking to go into politics?

A year and a half after retiring from the IDF, Gadi Eizenkot hints for the first time that he intends to join politics.

IDF Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to thwart threats

IDF Chief of Staff says 'our enemy will discover on the day of reckoning that he has turned his home front into the front.'

Hunt for terrorist who murdered soldier continues

IDF continues search for terrorist who murdered Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal in a block-throwing attack last week.

Arrest in desecration of slain soldier's grave

41-year-old Rishon Letzion resident arrested after signs of digging found at grave of soldier killed in block-throwing attack last week.

IDF on high alert along northern border

IDF upped the level of alert on the northern border with Lebanon in light of recent events along the security fence.

Terrorist attack thwarted near Jerusalem

IDF soldiers open fire at terrorists who threw an explosive device and a firebomb near Abu Dis.

Fellow soldiers pay emotional visit to bereaved family

Fellow soldiers of Amit Ben Yigal visit his family and sing songs of Shabbat together with them

Signs of digging at grave of slain soldier

Father of Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal visits cemetery with military officials after signs of digging reported at his son's grave.

Soldier hurt in ramming attack identified

Shadi Ibrahim of Sajur is the soldier who was severely wounded in the ramming attack in Har Hevron.

IDF prepares for application of sovereignty

Defense establishment preparing for range of responses to application of sovereignty ranging from mild to extreme.

IDF closing in on terrorist who murdered soldier

20 arrested as search continues for terrorist who murdered Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal with a block yesterday.

IDF soldier injured, stone-throwing terrorist eliminated

Palestinian Arab rioters attack IDF forces operating in Hebron district, IDF soldier injured. Stone-throwing terrorist shot and killed.

'Nations amass against Israel, the IDF needs God more than ever'

Many IDF troops need new Torah Scrolls. One organization is changing that.

Live: Funeral of Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal

IDF soldier killed in block-throwing attack Tuesday morning laid to rest.

Hundreds salute fallen soldier

Hundreds of civilians gather to pay their respects to Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal, who was killed in a block-throwing attack Tuesday morning.

Arab Muslim twins From east Jerusalem - now serving in the IDF

Once they held up a gas station with a fake gun - but now these Arab Muslim brothers are proudly serving as combat soldiers in the IDF.

Watch: Slain soldier joins colleagues in motivational chant

Video released showing unit of soldier slain in block-throwing attack chanting 'who's meshugah, I'm meshugah!'

Headlines about IDF soldiers pack a message

When it comes to an IDF soldier, the verb in the headline tells it all. Murdered or died? The word chosen is never accidental. Op-ed.

'The terrorist saw a soldier - and threw a brick at his face'

Initial IDF investigation reveals terrorist atop 3-story building spotted IDF soldier - and heaved a block at his head.

Fallen soldier's girlfriend: He didn't 'die', he was murdered

'He sent me a text message yesterday saying that he was taking care of himself, promising he'd come back,' says girlfriend of slain soldier.

IDF forces operating in town where soldier was killed

'The terrorist dropped a massive block on him, his helmet just wasn't enough.' IDF forces return to PA village where soldier was killed.

IDF soldier killed in stone-throwing attack

Israeli soldier fatally injured in stone-throwing attack during arrest operation in northern Samaria.

New details about demolition of terrorist's home

Senior officer: Demolishing a home during Ramadan is like having your belongings confiscated by tax authorities during the Seder.

Anticipating the enemy: IDF 'SHILUACH' Division inaugurated

New Division coordinates multi-branch systems, develops innovative military methods, designs power structure continuously and long-term.

Weapons, drug smuggling attempt thwarted on Israel-Egypt border

Bedouin attempt to smuggle weapons and drugs across Israeli-Egyptian border, are arrested.

Mother’s Day: Son beats the odds and serves in the IDF

Daniel Tabarzar was diagnosed with William’s Syndrome as a baby - yet he defied the odds and is now in the IDF’s Special in Uniform program.

Watch: IDF simulates terrorist infiltration

IDF holds exercise in Samaria community of Revava simulating terrorist infiltration and shooting attack.

Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas posts

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol region. IDF retaliates by attacking Hamas posts.

From assisting military personnel to aiding civilians

IDF Technology and Maintenance Division distributes food and medicine to elderly and at-risk; 'Civilian response to soldiers was exciting.'

New no-contact coronavirus testing stations: No need for gear

Leumit Health Services and the IDF develop innovative coronavirus testing unit.

IDF taking action against illegal PA construction

PA news agency reports on IDF activity to enforce the law in Judea and Samaria.

IDF detains 5 Sudanese men sneaking across Lebanon border

Israeli forces catch five Sudanese men who tried to illegally enter the country across the Lebanese border overnight and sent them back.

IDF Intelligence vs the 'invisible enemy'

As most of the IDF returns to a normal routine, 400 intelligence officials to continue the battle against COVID-19.

'I opened the glove compartment and found guns'

Arab driver arrested with parts to assemble M-16 assault rifles at crossing near Jerusalem.

INTO THE FRAY: Haaretz – One outrage too far?

Bedouin break into military base, steal equipment and weapons

Thieves tear fence surrounding Tze'elim base, break into 13 APCs and one tank.

Mazel tov Am Yisrael on the 72nd year of the Jewish State!

The secret of Israel’s military - revealed

IDF reveals the secret to its continued success. Hint: It's not the weapons.

Watch: Israel's Independence Days through the ages

For 71 years, we have partied together in the streets on Israel's Independence Day. This year will be a little different...

If there are tears in your eyes, let them be tears of grandeur

This Remembrance Day: Remembering what we have all lost

23,816 IDF casualties from 1860 and until today

Since last Memorial Day, 42 people have been added to the list of fallen soldiers.

Watch: Arrest of terrorists plotting numerous attacks

IDF releases helmet footage of arrest of terror cell behind plots against many civilian and military targets including Teddy Stadium.

Bennett orders halt to testing Gazans for coronavirus

IDF's decision to test Gazans for coronavirus was not coordinated with Defense Ministry, report says.

Watch: IDF soldiers sing 'Ani Maamin'

Soldiers from the Sderot yeshiva, Karnei Shomron, and Gush Etzion hold their own Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

IDF fighters identify Arabs trying to throw firebombs at a military post. One terrorist shot and arrested.