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Pro-BDS activists interrupt former IDF soldier's London talk

Retired Israeli soldier who helped Syrians receive treatment in Israel met with protests while speaking in London.

Pro-BDS activists interrupt former IDF soldier's London talk

Second surprise exercise by Chief of Staff concludes in north

Exercise designed to enhance IDF Northern Command combat readiness.

Second surprise exercise by Chief of Staff concludes in north

Watch: Mother surprises soldier son

Logan Brenner made Aliyah to Israel from the US to enlist in the IDF. At ceremony concluding 8-month course he was surprised by his mother.

Watch: Mother surprises soldier son

Netanyahu: "We will attack all those who attack us"

Netanyahu concluded operation Black Belt, "All operational parameters were successful"

Netanyahu: "We will attack all those who attack us"

IDF arrests Lebanese man crossing into Israel

The unarmed Lebanese man crossed the border precisely at the time when IDF forces were in the area, and he was immediately detained.

IDF arrests Lebanese man crossing into Israel

'We didn't promise to stop targeted eliminations'

Senior Israeli official clarifies: Israel did not promise to the Islamic Jihad that it would stop targeted eliminations of terrorists.

'We didn't promise to stop targeted eliminations'

US Air Force commander visits Israel

IDF Chief of Staff grants award to US Air Force chief, Gen. Goldfein.

US Air Force commander visits Israel

'If we detect attempts to launch rockets, we'll hit the squads'

Head of IDF Southern Command speaks to residents of southern Israel, says Islamic Jihad "making efforts" to prevent rocket fire.

'If we detect attempts to launch rockets, we'll hit the squads'

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad military compound and headquarters after ceasefire breached.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

'Red tweet'

IDF's Twitter account was blocked from reporting about rocket sirens after the social network identified it as a repetitive tweet.

'Red tweet'

'Terrorist with lots of Israeli blood on his hands'

Interview with foreign IDF Spokesman Lt Colonel Jonathan Conricus.

'Terrorist with lots of Israeli blood on his hands'

Watch: The Islamic Jihad explained

What is the Islamic Jihad all about? The IDF explains.

Watch: The Islamic Jihad explained

IDF to Gazans: Is it worth it?

IDF reaches out to Gaza residents on social media, saying Islamic Jihad is ruing their children's lives.

IDF to Gazans: Is it worth it?

IDF intensifies air campaign in Gaza

IDF completes wide-scale strike on Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza, bombs rocket factory.

IDF intensifies air campaign in Gaza

Injured in terror attack, Captain Eliztur continues to lead

8 months after being critically injured in car ramming attack, Meir Elitzur returns to company command

Injured in terror attack, Captain Eliztur continues to lead

IDF estimates: Islamic Jihad will keep firing rockets

IDF Spokesperson estimates that Islamic Jihad intends to continue firing rockets in a similar fashion to yesterday.

IDF estimates: Islamic Jihad will keep firing rockets

Rocket barrages on the south, IDF attacks terror targets

Sirens sounded in number of communities in Gaza envelope. IDF continues to attack terrorist targets in Gaza.

Rocket barrages on the south, IDF attacks terror targets

190 rockets fired at Israel

Iron Dome intercepts 90% of rockets fired at populated areas as Islamic Jihad rocket barrage continues.

190 rockets fired at Israel

IDF forces mobilize around Gaza

Hundreds of reservists called up as Islamic Jihad rocket barrage continues.

IDF forces mobilize around Gaza

IDF tanks attack Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

Israeli response to firing of dozens of rockets from Gaza continues.

IDF tanks attack Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

'We're not going back to targeted killings'

IDF Spokesperson comments on elimination of Islamic Jihad leader: A ticking time bomb who planned attacks in the coming days.

'We're not going back to targeted killings'

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF, Shin Bet attack home in which senior Islamic Jihad commander stayed. Sirens sounded in Gaza envelope.

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

Israeli and US armies conduct cyber battlefield exercise

IDF and US Cyber Command officials take part in the 'Cyberdome' exercise.

Israeli and US armies conduct cyber battlefield exercise

Israeli-American Haim Saban donates $15 million to IDF soldiers

Philanthropists Haim and Cheryl Saban show their appreciation to IDF soldiers at the annual evening of tribute in Los Angeles.

Israeli-American Haim Saban donates $15 million to IDF soldiers

Eli alumnus who lost an eye becomes battalion commander

Lt. Col. Dvir Diamond, who lost his right eye during Operation Protective Edge, tapped to become commander of Battalion 101.

Eli alumnus who lost an eye becomes battalion commander

Former IDF Spokesman: 'There's a new weapon in war: Likes'

'We diminished Hezbollah's credibility through social media campaigns.'

Former IDF Spokesman: 'There's a new weapon in war: Likes'

Jewish American leaders meet IDF Spokesman

IDF Spokesman meets AIPAC CEO, head of AIPAC Jerusalem office, to discuss cooperation

Jewish American leaders meet IDF Spokesman

Trilateral meeting between Hellenic, Cyprus & Israeli armies

Parties discuss mutual security challenges, regional stability, future regional engagement.

Trilateral meeting between Hellenic, Cyprus & Israeli armies

Yovel doesn't come home any more on Thursdays

Yovel Mor-Yoseph, a Kfir Brigade Soldier, 11 months after his murder, remembered

Yovel doesn't come home any more on Thursdays

"I'm continuing in my brother's footsteps"

David Sarel, brother of Major Benia Sarel, who was killed in the 2014 Gaza war, completes tour of duty on Gaza front as company commander.

"I'm continuing in my brother's footsteps"

A look at the IDF unit that neutralizes terror tunnels

Channel 11 gained a rare look into Yahalom; the soldiers who work underground to locate and neutralize terrorist tunnels on Israel's borders

A look at the IDF unit that neutralizes terror tunnels

IDF - the most vegan army in the world

There are over 10,000 vegan soldiers in the IDF - 1 out of every 18 soldiers.

IDF - the most vegan army in the world

IDF preparing for resumption of rocket fire

Political-Security Cabinet to meet Sunday afternoon in wake of the escalation in the security situation in the south.

IDF preparing for resumption of rocket fire

IDF Chief of Staff to Rabbis: Only commanders determine orders

'Only the commanders, with me as the head, set the orders, procedures and norms in the IDF,' Kochavi says.

IDF Chief of Staff to Rabbis: Only commanders determine orders

Convicted IDF soldier admits: I was wrong

Sergeant A, convicted in incident in which a Palestinian Arab teenager was killed: "I told the truth, loyalty comes first."

Convicted IDF soldier admits: I was wrong

Disabled Veteran to AG: 'What about future soldiers?'

Former IDF soldier urges Attorney General to prevent violent rioters from causing permanent injuries to IDF soldiers.

Disabled Veteran to AG: 'What about future soldiers?'

IDF fighter shoots a terrorist - and is convicted

Sniper from Givati ​​Brigade convicted for violation of authority after firing at a Palestinian Arab rioter on the Gaza border.

IDF fighter shoots a terrorist - and is convicted

Watch: IDF arrest stone-thrower who wounded soldier

IDF, Shin Bet forces arrest man who wounded soldier in stone-throwing attack in Samaria last month.

Watch: IDF arrest stone-thrower who wounded soldier

IDF soldier missing

Eliezer Ashkenazi of Kfar Saba was last seen near his home in the city. It is believed he was wearing an IDF uniform.

IDF soldier missing

IDF soldiers fire at suspicious vehicle

In accordance with military protocols, IDF soldiers fire warning shots at truck driver near Gaza security fence.

IDF soldiers fire at suspicious vehicle

'Northern front will be Israel's greatest challenge'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi presents multi-year security plan, says Iranian backed forces present greatest security threat to Israel.

'Northern front will be Israel's greatest challenge'

How rebuilding of terrorist's home was discovered

Regavim discovers PA was funding reconstruction of house of killer of Ronen Lubarsky after it was demolished by the IDF.

How rebuilding of terrorist's home was discovered

Watch: IDF demolishes terrorist's home again

PA report: For a second time, IDF soldiers demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky.

Watch: IDF demolishes terrorist's home again

Unmanned Israeli aircraft downed over Lebanese border

Hezbollah suspected in downing of IDF drone aircraft over southern Lebanon. IDF confirms aircraft lost.

Unmanned Israeli aircraft downed over Lebanese border

'Bibi Team':

Unit commanded by PM celebrates PM's birthday

'Bibi Team' that Netanyahu commanded while in IDF General Staff Reconnaissance Unit holds 50th reunion and celebrates PM's 70th birthday.

Unit commanded by PM celebrates PM's birthday

IDF closes hill where soldiers were attacked

Site near Yitzhar where right-wing youths attacked soldiers now closed off.

IDF closes hill where soldiers were attacked

Show of support for IDF at entrance to Yitzhar

Residents of Yitzhar denounce overnight attack on IDF soldiers in which one fighter was injured.

Show of support for IDF at entrance to Yitzhar

'A small group of delinquent youths'

Chief of Staff, head of Central Command condemn attack on IDF forces near Yitzhar.

'A small group of delinquent youths'

Joint List MK blasts the IDF

MK Ofer Cassif, Hadash's sole Jewish representative, criticizes IDF activities in response to Gaza border protests.

Joint List MK blasts the IDF

IDF arrests seven suspects crossing from Jordan into Israel

Jordan's Health Ministry says suspects are not citizens, hold foreign passports.

IDF arrests seven suspects crossing from Jordan into Israel

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Three terrorists arrested with explosives near Ramallah

The three residents of Beit Liqya, in their 30s and 40s, had a number of explosive devices in their possession.

Three terrorists arrested with explosives near Ramallah

IDF downs drone launched from Gaza

IDF troops spot and down drone near southern Gaza Strip security fence.

IDF downs drone launched from Gaza

Report: IDF soldiers attacked near Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Arab sources report violent clashes as IDF soldiers secure visit by Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb.

Report: IDF soldiers attacked near Joseph's Tomb

IDF soldiers open fire on Golan Heights

IDF forces fire into the air on the Golan Heights after suspicions of drone entering Israeli territory.

IDF soldiers open fire on Golan Heights

IDF fires towards suspected drone on Syria border

IDF soldiers open fire at suspicious object near the border with Syria. Investigation finds no drones infiltrated Israel.

IDF fires towards suspected drone on Syria border

Nineteen pistols, five Kalashnikov rifles - and more

IDF forces apprehend suspects, confiscate large amount of illegal weapons.

Nineteen pistols, five Kalashnikov rifles - and more

Watch: IDF Chief Cantor sings ‘Kol Nidre’

IDF Cantor and Rabbinical Choir in rendition of Kol Nidre, which has been part of the Yom Kippur service for over 1000 years.

Watch: IDF Chief Cantor sings ‘Kol Nidre’

IDF arrests armed Arab near Shechem

IDF troops apprehend Palestinian suspect armed witn an assault rifle near the village of Kfar Qaddum.

IDF arrests armed Arab near Shechem

Samaria breaks the record for blood donations

More than 1350 units of blood are donated by soldiers and civilians at the MDA donation base at the Samaria Regional Division.

Samaria breaks the record for blood donations

IDF soldier injured by Arab rioters

Device explodes near Hevron-area military post, Arabs riot as IDF searches for suspect.

IDF soldier injured by Arab rioters