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IDF strikes three Hamas military posts in Gaza Strip

IDF strikes three Hamas military posts after incendiary balloons spark fire near border.

IDF strikes three Hamas military posts in Gaza Strip

IDF officer released early due to public pressure

IDF officer jailed for shooting at Palestinian vehicle released after mass petition to Defense Minister.

IDF officer released early due to public pressure

Shechem: Security forces arrest terrorist involved in shooting attacks

Israeli security forces arrest Lions' Den leader, terrorist Khaled Tubila, following his involvement in shooting attacks on Israelis.

Security forces arrest terrorist involved in shooting attacks

Nighttime operation in Shechem | PA reports: Leader of Lions' Den organization arrested

IDF soldiers surround home of Lions' Den leader until he surrenders. PA sources report clashes during the operation.

PA reports: Leader of Lions' Den organization arrested

Watch: Assailant opens fire at Israel Border Police at Gaza border

Violent riot occurs in northern Gaza Strip. Security forces respond after being fired at.

Assailant opens fire at Israel Border Police at Gaza border

IDF tanks attack Syrian military sites in Golan Heights

IDF strikes military infrastructure which violated Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria (1974) in Ein Altina in Mount Hermon.

IDF tanks attack Syrian military sites in Golan Heights

Watch: IDF forces fighting terrorists in Jenin

The IDF has released footage from a recent operation by an undercover unit to arrest terror suspects in the Jenin refugee camp.

Watch: IDF forces fighting terrorists in Jenin

Tank stolen from IDF base in northern Israel

The inactive tank was found in a junkyard near Haifa. Police are investigating the incident.

Tank stolen from IDF base in northern Israel

IDF unveils new 'Barak' tank

Defense Minister says new tank takes maneuvering capabilities to "another level," features innovative technological capabilities.

IDF unveils new 'Barak' tank

IDF raids home of Hamas operative in Jenin

Firefight with terrorists occurs in Jenin as senior terrorist operative's home raided.

IDF raids home of Hamas operative in Jenin

IDF to open elite units to women

The IDF claims that the Chief of Staff is not optimistic about women completing the training, but respects the Supreme Court's ruling.

IDF to open elite units to women

IDF prepares to demolish homes of planners of the attack near Eli

IDF soldiers operate in Palestinian Arab village of Urif, map homes of three terrorists involved in planning June attack.

IDF prepares to demolish homes of planners of the attack

Company commander incarcerated for firing at Arab vehicle escaping checkpoint

Golani company commander fires at Palestinian Authority Arab vehicle escaping checkpoint - and is incarcerated.

IDF commander incarcerated for firing at escaping Arab vehicle

IDF extracts Israelis who entered Arab village after shooting

Kibbutz Meirav residents enter Arab town of Jalbun after shots fired at their community.

IDF extracts Israelis who entered Arab village after shooting

To observe Rosh Hashanah: Chief of Staff walks to recite holiday prayers with soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi walked from his home to join ten soldiers for holiday prayers at an outpost on Route 443.

Chief of Staff walks to recite holiday prayers with soldiers

Watch: Happy Jewish New Year from the IDF

Watch the special Rosh Hashanah video from the IDF

Happy Jewish New Year from the IDF

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza Strip during border riots

IDF aircraft strikes military post belonging to Hamas during violent riot adjacent to security fence.

IDF strikes Hamas military post in Gaza Strip

Reserves Commander: Refusals to report for IDF duty are not widespread

Brigadier-General Benny Ben Ari says IDF competence not hampered by antigovt. protests, problem largely restricted to air force.

'Refusals to report for IDF duty are not widespread'

IAF completes joint exercise with Greek air force

Participating in the exercise were dozens of fighter jets from various squadrons, refueling tankers and the IAF’s surveillance aircraft.

IAF completes joint exercise with Greek air force

Watch: IED explodes during Gaza border riot

Rioters on the Gaza border attempted to throw a large IED into Israeli territory, which exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Watch: IED explodes during Gaza border riot

New generation of technology: IDF receives new unmanned aircraft

The "Spark" is designed to carry out contractual missions, intelligence actions, escort ground forces, direct strikes, and more.

IDF receives new unmanned aircraft

Arab MKs condemn: IDF soldiers enter Kafr Qassem, Ben Gvir: Let the IDF win

IDF soldiers enter Kafr Qassem while pursuing suspects who crossed border fence. Ben Gvir condemns IDF statement on the incident.

IDF soldiers enter Kafr Qassem, Ben Gvir: Let the IDF win

Israel warns Hamas: There will be a response to any firing of rockets from Gaza

Senior IDF officials warn Hamas through mediators that Israel will retaliate to rocket fire from Gaza during the upcoming holidays.

'There will be a response to any firing of rockets from Gaza'

Terrorists open fire towards military post near Tulkarm

Bullet casings found in the area, damage to structure detected. No injuries reported.

Terrorists open fire towards military post near Tulkarm

Brother born to fallen soldier

A baby boy was born to Baruch Ben-Yigal, father of Amit Ben-Yigal, who was killed three years ago. 'For me, this is closure.'

Brother born to fallen soldier

IDF Chief of Staff: 'Our stance is clear - enlistment for all'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi voiced his opposition to those who use the IDF in the current dispute in Israeli society.

'Our stance is clear - enlistment for all'

IDF Chief of Staff tours storehouses in northern Israel

Chief of Staff Halevi met with 20 battalion commanders and senior reserve officers and emphasized the importance of the IDF's unity.

IDF Chief of Staff tours storehouses in northern Israel

Nine IDF soldiers injured in crash in southern Israel

Two soldiers were moderately injured, and seven were lightly injured.

Nine IDF soldiers injured in crash in southern Israel

IDF, United Hatzalah, hold joint drill simulating response to shooting attack

Amidst wave of terror attacks, IDF medical teams and United Hatzalah hold joint drill simulating response to shooting.

IDF, United Hatzalah drill simulates response to shooting attack

IDF targets terror headquarters in Nur Shams

Security forces target building containing ready-to-use explosives; gunfight breaks out with suspects at the scene.

IDF targets terror headquarters in Nur Shams

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Defense Minister decides not to close or privatize Galei Tzahal despite Chief of Staff's position on the matter.

Gallant decides not to shut down IDF's radio station

Security forces intercept explosives shipment from Gaza

Security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle explosives from the Gaza Strip, hidden within a clothing delivery.

Security forces intercept explosives shipment from Gaza

IDF 'workshop' prepares for Iranian threat, next 10 years

Senior officials to examine implementation of multi-year 'Ma'alot' program and responses to all threats facing Israel.

IDF 'workshop' prepares for Iranian threat, next 10 years

IDF arrests three Hamas terrorists in Jenin

For the first time since the counterterror operation in July, IDF soldiers have entered the Jenin refugee camp.

IDF arrests three Hamas terrorists in Jenin

Gallant blasts his colleagues: Statements that endanger the IDF

Defense Minister blasts members of the government who recently made statements against the IDF.

'Statements that endanger the IDF'

Is Israel’s military fraying?

Deep changes in Israel’s socio-economic dynamics have invaded the debate on the “People’s Army.” Op-ed.

Is Israel’s military fraying?

Riots near Gaza border: Palestinian Arabs attempt to cross into Israel

Rioters throw explosive devices at border fence, attempt to cross into Israel. IDF soldiers respond.

Palestinian Arabs attempt to cross into Israel

IDF finds IEDs in childrens' bedroom

Several suspects, as well as arms and munitions, were captured during a raid in the town of Aqabah.

IDF finds IEDs in childrens' bedroom

IDF prepares home of terrorist who murdered Maksym Molchanov for demolition, clashes erupt

Palestinian Arab sources report that several Arabs were injured by IDF fire as clashes broke out during the IDF operation.

IDF prepares terrorist's home for demolition, clashes erupt

Unusual incident at IDF base: Arabs steal machine gun while soldiers are sleeping

IDF investigating incident in which a MAG-type machine gun was stolen while soldiers who were supposed to be guarding it fell asleep.

Arabs steal machine gun while soldiers sleeping