Central Command

PM and ministers condemn violence against Central Command Head

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the act of violence against the Head of IDF Central Command, Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth; all Government ministers support this condemnation.

Jit riot investigation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Outgoing Central Command head:

'Settler leaders failed to condemn anti-Arab violence'

Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox states at ceremony turning over position to Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth that settler leaders invite criticism of all settlers when they fail to act against extremists.

PM Netanyahu:

'Despite international pressure we will change this reality

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment at the IDF Central Command and discussed the situation on various fronts.

Avi Bluth to be appointed chief of IDF's Central Command

Brigadier General Avi Bluth is an alumnus of the Eli pre-military academy, former Military Secretary for the Prime Minister and commander of the IDF's Judea and Samaria Division.

Central Command Chief Yehuda Fox to step down in the summer

Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox told those close to him in recent months that he sees himself as part of the General Staff that failed on October 7th and that he must take accountability and end his tenure as others did.

Under the radar:

8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

IDF's Central Command approves allowing 8,000 PA Arabs to work in Israeli-controlled areas - despite lack of approval by political echelon.

Leading rabbis meet top IDF officer to discuss security

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis meet Commanding Officer of the Central Command, demanding that he increase security in Judea and Samaria.

Gantz:

'We will settle accounts with anyone who tries to harm us'

National Unity party chairman visits Central Command, Efrat, and families from the south in Kfar Etzion.

IDF bars Arab workers from Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria

General Yehuda Fox has ordered that even Arabs with Israeli citizenship not be permitted entry to Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria.

Gallant:

'Where we didn't strengthen the settlements, we got terrorism'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment at Central Command, meets municipal leaders of Judea and Samaria.

Head of Central Command:

Homes of terrorists who murdered Jews to be demolished

Demolition orders issued to homes of terrorists who carried out attacks in Ariel industrial area and village of Al Funduq.

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order issued last week for the home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania in Hebron.

US general: Iran poses biggest threat to regional security

The outgoing commander of the US Central Command ended his final visit to Israel today with a review of threats in the region.

Report:

IDF commander pushing to demolish Homesh yeshiva

Political sources tell Israel National News Major General Yehuda Fuchs is seeking green light to demolish Samaria yeshiva,

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.'

Israel officially joins US CENTCOM

US Central Command officially assumes command responsibility for US forces in the State of Israel in move strengthening US-Israel alliance.

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.

Restraining order against youth extended by three months

22-year-old youth expelled for a year from Judea and Samaria was told his restraining order would be extended by three months.

Honenu: IDF serves another distancing order - without cause

Commander of Central Command Roni Numa continues to issue distancing orders without evidence, according to the legal organization Honenu.

IDF Gearing Up for Conflict in Judea, Samaria

Israel's freezing of 2.5B NIS in PA tax revenues could lead to violence, IDF estimates. Terror activity on the rise.

Report: 45% Decrease in 'Price Tag' Attacks in 2014

25% decrease as well in 'Jewish nationalist' crime. Is it due to the war, or something else?

Kurds 'Control 90% of Kobane', Says United States

United States Central Command confirms that Kurdish forces have pushed back ISIS and control 90 percent of the town of Kobane.

Ya'alon to Ban Palestinian Arab Workers from Judea-Samaria Buses

Sudden reversal of April 2013 decision may reduce terror, nearly one year after formal hearing on harassment and security issues.

Plates Arrive at IDF Base Wrapped in Bible Pages

Central Command base soldiers shocked to discover plates wrapped in pages ripped from Bible; Defense Ministry launches investigation.

3 Wounded in New Rock Attack on Bus at Beit Ummar

Three more people have been wounded in a fresh round of road terror attacks near the Palestinian Authority Arab village of Beit Ummar.

Netanyahu Visits Central Command, Briefed on Security

"Our mission is to maintain the security of the citizens of the State of Israel," Netanyahu says during security briefing.

Military Official Says Soldiers Not Fleeing, Video Distorted

A Military official defended the IDF against a video depicting soldiers fleeing from Palestinian rioters, said the video distorted reality.

IDF Soldiers Scrambled in North for Surprise Drill

IDF soldiers scrambled without warning early Wednesday for a surprise drill designed to test their “fitness and readiness” in the north.

Nitzan Alon Takes Over Central Command

Brig. Gen. Alon becomes Maj. Gen. Alon in a ceremony at the Kiryah Base in Tel Aviv.

Official: Alon's Appointment Decided on by Barak

Senior official reveals: Barak decided on Nitzan Alon's appointment as head of Central Command. Chief of Staff had to submissively accept.

IDF Commanders Visit Mertzbach Family

Head of Israeli Central Command and commander of the IDF’s Judea Brigade visit family of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach. "We are ashamed."