IDF

Terrorists fire two rockets from Gaza

Red Color siren sounded in Kissufim. IDF says rockets did not cross into Israeli territory.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle weapons from Lebanon

Dozens of guns found after IDF catches 2 people attempting to cross border into Israel.

What will the soldiers eat on Rosh Hashanah?

IDF soldiers and commanders will be seated at the holiday table on Erev Rosh Hashanah at bases and posts in the north, south and center.

Happy New Year, Jews!

In a heartwarming video, Israel's army wishes Jews around the world a happy New Year.

First woman appointed to head IAF flight squadron

Lt. Col. G. assumes role as commander of the "Nachshon Squadron", becoming the first woman in the IAF to command a flight squadron.

Demolition orders signed for homes of soldier's murderers

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition orders for homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier Dvir Sorek.

IDF soldier seriously injured in accident on army base

Israeli soldier run over by loading vehicle at IDF base in northern Israel, leaving him seriously injured.

'There's a lot of fire all around'

IDF releases recording of communications from assault helicopter during rescue of Special Forces unit from Gaza Strip.

Watch: IDF soldiers in Samaria prepare for war

From drive-by shootings and bomb attacks to full-scale war, IDF forces in Samaria prepare for every contingency during military exercises.

Watch: You won't learn what it's like in the army in a classroom

When Israelis finish high school, they learn the greatest lesson of them all...

Elections in IDF underway

Elections in IDF units began last Saturday and will continue until tomorrow at 10:00 PM when polling stations close.

General closure on Gaza, Judea and Samaria for election day

IDF orders closure on PA, Hamas controlled areas for Tuesday's elections, starting at midnight tonight.

IDF foils weapons smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers identify attempt to smuggle weapons from Lebanon into Israel.

IDF raises level of alert

IDF raises its level of alert out of concern that Gaza terrorist organizations will expand the range of the rocket fire.

Sirens in the south, IDF attacks in Gaza

"Red Color" sirens sounded in Gaza envelope. IAF attacks several Hamas targets in Gaza.

'We will not permit accurate missiles in Lebanon'

"The IDF will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria or develop accurate missiles in Lebanon," says IDF Chief of Staff.

President Rivlin given surprise birthday party at IDF visit

'Nothing more thrilling than to celebrate your 80th birthday with youngest, most daring brigade in army. With you, I feel safe and young.'

IDF attacks targets in northern and central Gaza

Israel Air Force planes fired three missiles at a Hamas target in central Gaza, reports say.

Three Gazans arrested after crossing into Israel

Teenage Gazans armed with knife infiltrate Israeli territory, are arrested.

Two Gazans dead in violent border riots

Hamas vows revenge after two Arabs killed by Israeli fire in weekly "March of the Return" protests.

"Nasrallah didn't understand what was happening"

IDF spokesman discusses maneuver in which apparently-injured soldiers were evacuated, claiming a blow has been struck to Nasrallah's image.

Brig. Gen. Yehudah Fox becomes new defense attache in Washington

Defense attache in Washington DC changed at ceremony attended by Ambassador Ron Dermer.

Hezbollah publishes video of attack on Israel

Terror group airs video of attack on Israeli army base.

Arab correspondent visits attacked IDF base: Everything is empty

Reporter for RT News Arabic channel wanders through empty IDF base which was attacked by Hezbollah.

The IDF's message to Lebanon

After Hezbollah launches missile attacks at northern Israel, IDF calls on Lebanon to confront Hezbollah terrorist group.

After missile attacks, IDF on high alert in northern Israel

After a quiet night, Israel's security forces remain prepared and on high alert. Agricultural activity still not allowed near border fence.

Hamas praises Hezbollah's attack on the northern border

Hamas says Israeli air strikes need to be stopped on all fronts from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and all the way to "Palestine."

How IDF maneuver tricked Hezbollah

The IDF 'evacuated wounded soldiers' to create a 'fog' in Lebanon and confuse Hezbollah while carrying out a massive assault.

IDF increases readiness in the north

IDF cancels major exercise as forces improve preparedness for possible scenarios in northern Israel.

IDF soldier lightly injured in Gaza border riots

IDF soldier lightly injured from grenades thrown by rioters along Gaza border.

Less slideshows, more thinking

Gaza Division commander asks officers to stop making perfect PowerPoint presentations.

IDF imposes curfew on soldiers near northern border

Soldiers under curfew, farmers told to avoid border amid concerns of possible Hezbollah attack.

'Preparing for every possibility'

Local leaders in northern Israel meet top IDF commanders to discuss security situation, possible responses

Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are an example for all of us'

Pres. Rivlin visits IDF's Judea and Samaria Division, meets with forces operating since Friday terror attack.

IDF launches social media platforms for Iranian public

For first time, IDF to connect with Farsi speakers on Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram.

Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF responds

IDF attacks Hamas position in northern Gaza in response to latest rocket attack.

Fearing Hezbollah attacks, IDF limits army traffic in north

Israel closes roads on northern border to military vehicles due to concerns of Hezbollah retaliation.

Smiling on the plane:

These are the terrorists who were eliminated in Syria

IDF unveils information about terrorists who were eliminated while trying to carry out drone attack.

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

IDF jets attack office of Hamas commander in retaliation for rocket fire. In addition: Israel to reduce fuel transfers to Gaza.

Israel thwarted Iranian armed drone attack

IDF confirms strikes against Iranian targets after intelligence reports of planned attack on northern Israel.

Manhunt for Dolev terrorist continues

Security forces still searching for terrorists who murdered 17-year-old Rina Shnerb near Dolev-area spring.

Wounded rabbi thwarted a terrorist attack in February

Rabbi Eitan Shnerb, one of the victims of the terrorist attack on Friday and father of Rina, serves as a battalion rabbi in the IDF.

Terrorist throws grenades at soldiers and is shot

Armed terrorist approaches border with Gaza, throws grenades at IDF troops before being shot.

IDF warns:

'Terrorists will harm Gazans as well'

IDF spokesman in Arabic addresses residents of Gaza, says terrorist rocket attacks will halt measures to improve residents' lives.

IDF attacks twice in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on the south.

The man who saved Syrian refugees and doesn't expect a thank you

“Abu Yakub” was what the Syrian children called this very proud Israeli. Meet Eyal Dror.

IDF accidentally fires at Israeli plane

IDF force mistakes Israeli crop duster for plane infiltrating from Syria, fires on aircraft.

Number of abortions among IDF soldiers rises

IDF performing more abortions - despite distribution of free contraception. Organization blames 'radical feminists' for change.

Tefillin from Golan Heights battle given to lone soldier

Family of slain IDF soldier Benny Hanani, who fell in the Yom Kippur War, donate his tefillin to a lone soldier who immigrated to israel.

Former IDF soldier critically wounded during service passes away

Rotem Langer, shot by an Arab sniper during his service as a paratrooper in Operation Defensive Shield, dies at age 38.

After-operation investigation:

3 soldiers who did not engage to be dismissed from combat

Soldiers from Golani Brigade dismissed for failing to engage during Gaza border incident where three fighters injured.

Security forces arrest 23 wanted terror suspects

Security forces seize illegal weapons, arrest 23 wanted terror suspects.

'I identified five suspicious figures'

Corporal B identified a number of armed terrorists near the border fence, alerted troops and assisting in eliminating the terrorists.

Hamas: IDF kidnapping terrorists' bodies

Gaza Arabs claim Israel 'kidnapped' bodies of terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Israel.

Watch: Gaza terrorists infiltrate Israel

IDF publishes footage of armed Gaza terrorists attempting to cross into Israel Saturday night.

3 terrorists killed attempting to infiltrate Israel

Arab media reports 3 terrorists killed when IDF stopped infiltration from northern Gaza Strip overnight.

IDF foils attempt to infiltrate into Israel

IDF soldiers identify several armed terrorists near border fence in northern Gaza. IDF helicopter and tank fires at them.

Arabs attempt to kidnap IDF soldier

Arabs escape scene after failed attempt to kidnap IDF soldier.

IDF general censured for unauthorized tour of Hezbollah tunnel

Brig.-Gen. Rafi Milo is penalized for leading troops on an unauthorized tour of a Hezbollah tunnel at midnight into Lebanese territory.

Visit of freshman congressmen to IDF concludes

Delegation tours Israel-Lebanon border, visits Arrow missile defense and Iron Dome batteries, and receives briefings on threats IDF faces.