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8 terrorists arrested in overnight raids

IDF, security forces arrest wanted suspects in PA-controlled villages of Jaba', Qalandiya and Jalazon.

8 terrorists arrested in overnight raids

Senior IDF officer:

'Thousands of bullets were fired at us'

Senior officer in the IDF Central Command recalls incident in Jenin in in which Yamam officer Noam Raz was killed.

'Thousands of bullets were fired at us'

IDF and police conduct counterterrorism op in Burkin village

IDF, ISA and police forces conduct counterterrorism activity in Burkin village to apprehend individuals suspected of terrorist activity.

IDF and police conduct counterterrorism op in Burkin village

Loud explosion heard in central Israel

IDF says the sound may have come from fighter jets that were conducting training, no fear of a security incident.

Loud explosion heard in central Israel

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IDF Intl. Spokesperson responds to death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler presents details on the Jenin incident.

IDF Intl. Spokesperson responds to death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

Journalist's death:

Chief of Staff: Soldiers acted with professionalism, courage

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi announces investigation of death of Al Jazeera journalist, stresses soldiers came under heavy fire.

Chief of Staff: Soldiers acted with professionalism, courage

Jenin terrorists:

'We shot a soldier'

See the moment the IDF says Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Alqeh was shot by terrorists during a firefight in Jenin.

'We shot a soldier'

Al Jazeera journalist's death

Smotrich: Bennett mum despite libel targeting IDF

The Religious Zionism Party attacked Bennett's 'silence' over 'libelous' claims against the IDF's 'murder' of the Al Jazeera journalist.

Smotrich: Bennett mum despite libel targeting IDF

Bennett, Gantz participate in IDF 'Chariots of Fire' exercise

IDF engages in one of the longest military exercises in its history.

Bennett, Gantz participate in IDF 'Chariots of Fire' exercise

IDF foils weapons smuggling from Lebanon

Suspects from Lebanon throw bag containing guns, ammunition into Israeli territory.

IDF foils weapons smuggling from Lebanon

Hey Jew: What’s that? That? That’s my emotional support bat!

Ever notice how often Jews lodge complaints to various organizations? How the organizations "look into it?" And how it happens again? Op-ed.

Hey Jew: What’s that? That? That’s my emotional support bat!

IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered young father

Security forces demolish home of terrorist who took part in shooting of Yehuda Dimentman and two others at the Homesh Junction.

IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered young father

Bamba, Coke, Memory – commemorating Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Bamba, Coke, Memory is a special initiative that uses the life story of Major Yochai ‘Juha’ Kalangel to inspire others in acts of gratitude.

Bamba, Coke, Memory – commemorating Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan

IDF and Israel Police foil attempt to smuggle weapons worth a quarter of a million shekel into Israel.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan

IDF soldiers and commanders visit the graves of the IDF's fallen

Memorial ceremonies held across IDF units and at monuments in memory of the fallen on Israel's Memorial Day.

IDF soldiers and commanders visit the graves of the IDF's fallen

Memorial evening for haredi community honors fallen soldiers

Over 1,000 participate in memorial event for fallen soldiers, tailored to the haredi community.

Memorial evening for haredi community honors fallen soldiers

Public Security Minister leaks censored information

Minister Omer Barlev reveals name of enemy country in which IDF soldier Barak Sharabi fell 38 years ago - in defiance of military censor.

Public Security Minister leaks censored information

1st time:

Soldier with mental disability to receive Award of Excellence

Sgt. Gal Shavi to receive President’s Award of Excellence for his contribution to the IDF and Israel on Israel’s Independence Day.

Soldier with mental disability to receive Award of Excellence

IDF Spokesman: Recent attacks are not Hamas-directed

Brig. General Ran Kochav says recent terrorist attacks are difficult to stop because they are not planned by larger terrorist organizations.

IDF Spokesman: Recent attacks are not Hamas-directed

Watch: Arrest of Ariel terrorists

Video shows moments of the arrest of the terrorists who carried out the deadly shooting attack at the entrance to Ariel on Friday night.

Watch: Arrest of Ariel terrorists

Stray shot strikes soldier

Careless discharge of a rifle left one IDF soldier injured in hebron - from a bullet suspected to have been fired across the city.

Stray shot strikes soldier

Memorial Day

24,068 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

Since last Memorial Day and until today, 56 people have been added to the tally. Memorial Day begins with one-minute siren on Tuesday night.

24,068 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

IDF soldier arrested for threatening posts against PM Bennett

Military police arrest soldier for writing threatening posts against PM on social media.

IDF soldier arrested for threatening posts against PM Bennett

IDF calls up six reserve battalions

Chief of Staff approves move to call up reserve units to reinforce efforts to prevent terror attacks.

IDF calls up six reserve battalions

'These tears combine happiness, spirituality, excitement, & joy'

Around 400 hesder yeshiva students accompanied by excited relatives enlist in the IDF, mostly in elite units.

'These tears combine happiness, spirituality, excitement, & joy'

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

Brigadier General Shay Klapper takes over command oft he Galilee Division, replacing Brig. Gen. Shlomi Binder.

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF says drone fell in Syrian territory during a routine operatione.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF General Staff marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi: The IDF is a clear expression of the principle of self-defense and self-determination.

IDF General Staff marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

Explosions heard in north

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

IDF soldier seriously injured in car accident

Soldier in serious condition after being struck by car near town of Maon. Terrorism not suspected.

IDF soldier seriously injured in car accident

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 4m worth of drugs into Israel

IDF soldiers along Egyptian border thwart attempt to smuggle drugs worth around 200 kilograms of drugs into Israel.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 4m worth of drugs into Israel

Five terror suspects apprehended during counterterror operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria.

Five terror suspects apprehended during counterterror operation

IDF: Five apprehended in counterterrorism operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism operation, apprehend five terror suspects.

IDF: Five apprehended in counterterrorism operation

After rocket attack:

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IAF jets attack Hamas targets in Gaza Strip following rocket fire on Gaza envelope.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IDF nabs Arabs responsible for mob attack on Israeli man

11 suspects arrested in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency raids in Judea and Samaria.

IDF nabs Arabs responsible for mob attack on Israeli man

A Tale of Two Cities – two worlds

Excerpt from the writer's book "With all your might." Two families, two Seders, one nation.

 A Tale of Two Cities – two worlds

Retired IDF general:

Disappointed by Abbas' weak condemnations

Former head of COGAT says he expected a significant condemnation from PA chairman of recent attacks.

Disappointed by Abbas' weak condemnations

18 terror suspects apprehended, weapons confiscated

Israeli security forces confiscate weapons, IDF, uniforms, and arrest 18 terror suspects. Dozens of Arabs respond with violence.

18 terror suspects apprehended, weapons confiscated

Large-scale Passover eve attack in Jerusalem thwarted

IDF forces surround home in village of Silwad, clashes erupt, cell planning attack in Jerusalem arrested.

Large-scale Passover eve attack in Jerusalem thwarted

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Real-life 'Fauda' as IDF captures shooter in Samaria

Counterterrorism Unit captures man suspected of carrying out shooting attack and planning further attacks in Tulkarm.

Real-life 'Fauda' as IDF captures shooter in Samaria

IDF: 15 terrorists, including 3 from Hamas, arrested overnight

In counterterrorism operation to arrest terror suspects, one IDF soldier suffers light injuries.

IDF: 15 terrorists, including 3 from Hamas, arrested overnight

Security forces fear uptick in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Israel's defense establishment concerned increase in forces along security fence may lead to increase in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria.

Security forces fear uptick in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Samaria Brigadier General:

'We are restoring God's promise to His people'

'Land of Israel was 'promised to the descendants of Abraham' says commander in IDF radio transmission to his troops.

'We are restoring God's promise to His people'

Shabbat desecration

Religious soldiers forced to pose for photo with Chief of Staff

Following outcry, IDF spokesman takes responsibility for incident & apologizes.

Religious soldiers forced to pose for photo with Chief of Staff

IDF stops terrorist squad en route to attack in Israel

Terror cell prevented from entering Israel to carry out attack during IDF operations in Jenin area.

IDF stops terrorist squad en route to attack in Israel

IDF forces operate at home of Tel Aviv terrorist

IDF soldiers and Israeli security forces operate in the city of Jenin and the adjacent villages.

IDF forces operate at home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Chief of Staff:

'We should have thwarted Tel Aviv attack'

IDF Chief of Staff: Tel Aviv terrorist came from an area that's under our responsibility.

'We should have thwarted Tel Aviv attack'

Israeli, US "Intrinsic Defender" naval exercise concludes

US Fifth fleet concludes 10-day training exercise with Israeli navy.

Israeli, US "Intrinsic Defender" naval exercise concludes

Meretz MK:

'You don't go to war over the murder of 11 Israelis'

Deputy Economy Minister: Number of people killed in attacks is what will determine whether the IDF launches a military operation.

'You don't go to war over the murder of 11 Israelis'

First publication:

IDF cancels Jerusalem tours due to terror wave

Soldier tells INN educational tours in Jerusalem cancelled for fear sight of IDF soldiers in Jerusalem could provoke violence during Ramadan

IDF cancels Jerusalem tours due to terror wave

Images of terrorists' car after IDF operation released

IDF forces fired dozens of rounds at car driven by Islamic Jihad cell, eliminating all three terrorists.

Images of terrorists' car after IDF operation released

New Details From Operation:

Terrorists were about to carry out attack in central Israel

Three terrorists eliminated by Israeli forces Saturday morning in Samaria were on their way to carry out attack in central Israel.

Terrorists were about to carry out attack in central Israel

Foiled terror attack:

Terrorist promised, 'Soon you'll hear about me'

One of the terrorists eliminated in Friday operation in Jenin carried an M16, promised to do 'something very big' in Israel.

Terrorist promised, 'Soon you'll hear about me'

Miracle:

Three terrorists eliminated en route to terror attack

Shootout develops during arrest operation, leaving four Border Police officers injured, one of them seriously.

Three terrorists eliminated en route to terror attack

IDF Chief of General Staff:

'We will continue to act in every way possible to stop attacks'

Chief of General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi to soldiers: “We will continue to act in every way possible to stop attacks - that is our mission."

'We will continue to act in every way possible to stop attacks'

PA chairman:

'The settler crimes will lead to an escalation'

Mahmoud Abbas' office condemns IDF operation in Jenin in which fire was opened at soldiers.

'The settler crimes will lead to an escalation'

IDF cancels 'Yeshiva day' for religious soldiers

The day of study for religious soldiers has been cancelled, although there are disagreements as to why.

IDF cancels 'Yeshiva day' for religious soldiers

IDF increases alertness following deadly terror attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds operational situation assessment after gunman kills 5 in Bnei Brak.

IDF increases alertness following deadly terror attacks

Following Hadera attack:

Chief of Staff orders reinforcement of battalions

The Israel Police will also be on high alert as of Monday, with police forces being deployed in all major centers and checkpoints.

Chief of Staff orders reinforcement of battalions

IDF conducts first official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco

Visit includes signing of memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation between IDF and Moroccan military.

IDF conducts first official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco