Central Command

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."