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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

Officer, three IDF soldiers injured by explosive device near Joseph's Tomb in Shechem

IDF officer and three soldiers injured by explosive device which detonated next to them as they secured worshipers entering Joseph's Tomb.

Officer, three IDF soldiers injured by bomb near Joseph's Tomb

IDF major, mother of toddler, killed in traffic accident

Major Efrat Shrem Zrihan was killed in a traffic accident on her way to base.

IDF major, mother of toddler, killed in traffic accident

Ramming attack foiled near Hebron

An attempted ramming attack was reported in the Hebron Mountain region. No victims were injured. The attacker was neutralized at the scene.

Ramming attack foiled near Hebron

Terrorists open fire at IDF post near Ya'bad

Security forces in pursuit of shooters after second shooting at military outpost in Judea and Samaria in 2 days.

Terrorists open fire at IDF post near Ya'bad

Three years later: Bereaved father remarries, draped in Golani flag

Bereaved father Baruch Ben Yigal remarries, draped in Golani Brigade flag. 'I fulfilled Amit's will.'

Bereaved father remarries, draped in battalion flag

200 teens refuse to enlist over judicial reform

A joint letter states that the refusal to serve is a protest against the judicial reform, occupation, and settlements.

200 teens refuse to enlist over judicial reform

Soldier's death in training sparks procedural overhaul in IDF

Hillel Ofen died during an exercise on one of the hottest days of the year, prompting a series of investigations.

Soldier's death in training sparks procedural overhaul in IDF

Shooting toward IDF post, no injuries reported

In addition, IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in the town of Kafr

Shooting toward IDF post, no injuries reported

Family united during IDF artillery exercise

Two sisters and their brother met during an Artillery Corps exercise of the IDF's 55th Brigade.

Family united during IDF artillery exercise

Haaretz apologizes for Torat Lehima cover calling to oppose military refusals

Haaretz issues apology for publication of Torat Lehima ad opposing refusal to serve in military.

Haaretz apologizes for ad opposing military refusal

Short Neck Syndrome

When leaders fear the morning newspaper more than the enemy, the task will remain unfulfilled. Op-ed.

Short Neck Syndrome

Cleared for publication: Terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri arrested

Two residents of Hebron arrested over murder of Batsheva Nigri and link themselves to carrying out the attack.

Terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri arrested

IDF reinforces troops in Judea and Samaria

Following situational assessment, IDF sends reinforcements to Judea & Samaria, to help close in the terrorist, ensure safety in the region.

IDF reinforces troops in Judea and Samaria

IDF: Aerial defense activated towards unidentified aircraft over Gaza

IDF Aerial Defense Array was activated toward an unidentified aircraft over Gaza.

Aerial defense activated towards unidentified aircraft over Gaza

Hunt for Huwara terrorist continues

Security forces believe terrorist who murdered Shai Silas Nigreker and son Aviad Nir in point-blank shooting will soon be captured.

Hunt for Huwara terrorist continues

IDF tractor strikes mine in Jordan Valley

Civilian IDF employee lightly injured after vehicle strikes mine during mine-clearing operation near Kibbutz Sha'ar HaGolan.

IDF tractor strikes mine in Jordan Valley

Watch: The moment IDF intercepted Hamas UAV over Gaza Strip

The UAV was tracked by the IDF from takeoff, and upon its eastward approach, the decision was made to intercept it.

The moment IDF intercepted Hamas UAV over Gaza Strip

Rabbi Eliyahu: IDF should stop acting like British army, start acting like a Jewish army

Safed Chief Rabbi criticizes IDF for warning against revenge attacks following murder of father and son in Huwara.

'Stop acting like British army, start acting like a Jewish army'

Iron Dome shoots down UAV launched from Gaza

IDF says no Israeli community was threatened by drone believed to belong to Hamas.

Iron Dome shoots down UAV launched from Gaza

IDF shoots masked Israeli citizen in Binyamin Region

IDF dispatched to scene where a group of Israelis in masks were throwing stones at Arab vehicles in the early morning.

IDF shoots masked Israeli citizen in Binyamin Region

Hamas newspaper highlights development of new explosive weaponry

An interview in a Hamas magazine tales of new and advanced explosives capable of severely damaging IDF vehicles.

Hamas newspaper highlights development of new explosive weaponry

Haredi parties: We will not agree to mandatory service

Representatives of haredi parties make clear they oppose mandatory service for haredim, even in a civil-national framework.

'We will not agree to mandatory service'

Navy suspeds reserve officer who refused to report for duty

The reserve rear admiral who did not report for duty in protest of the government's judicial reform plan.

Navy suspeds reserve officer who refused to report for duty