IDF

'250 percent increase in complaints by religious soldiers'

Reserve Rabbi's Forum member Rabbi Aviad Gadot responds to report by Soldier's Complaints Commissioner: 'An alarming trend.'

Israel leads international naval exercise "Mighty Waves"

Joint naval exercise between Israeli, US, French, and Greek navies concludes.

Destruction to Construction

Tisha B'Av: From Destruction to Construction

Bet El students both mourn on Tisha B'Av and watch massive construction take place in the Land of Israel.

'The terrorist opened his eyes and saw us standing over him'

Commander of force which captured killers of Dvir Sorek recounts mission to find the terrorists as they slept.

Armed terrorist shot after infiltrating into Israel

Armed terrorist shot after approaching border fence in northern Gaza.

Two terrorists surprised in their beds

Security forces arrest four suspects in murder of IDF soldier Dvir Sorek.

IDF foils infiltration from Gaza

IDF opens fire on four armed terrorists attempting to cross into Israel from Gaza..

Security forces arrest terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Watch: Security forces arrest two suspects involved in murder of IDF soldier Dvir Sorek. One of the suspects is a member of Hamas.

'Druze and Bedouin take part in keeping Israel safe'

IDF Chief of Staff visits meets Bedouin and Druze leaders in honor of Eid Al Adha.

Watch: Search for murderers of Dvir Sorek

IDF soldiers arrest Arab from village of Beit Fajjar as part of manhunt for murderers of Dvir Sorek.

Manhunt continues for terrorists who murdered Dvir Sorek

Israeli security forces fear terror cell which murdered 19-year-old Dvir Sorek will attempt additional attack.

Watch: IDF searches for terrorists who murdered soldier

Security forces deploy to find terrorists who stabbed Hesder yeshiva student to death, left his body on side of the road.

IDF soldier murdered in Gush Etzion

IDF soldier stabbed to death in attack in Gush Etzion area, kidnapping suspected.

Assault rifle discovered, suspects arrested

Security forces arrest terror suspects, IDF confiscates M-16 near Ramallah.

Watch: IDF shows off new generation of armored vehicles

Israel's Defense Ministry unveils radical invention that will transform military tanks as we know them.

Leftist activist: 'Do you think I'm afraid of Jewish garbage?'

Jerusalem court rejects far-left activist Guy Hirschfeld's request for restraining order against pro-Israel watchdog.

Special: From computer games to the battlefield

Xbox controllers and Pokémon style interface. The technologies in the next generation of tanks are well-known from the gaming world. Watch.

IDF reveals its next generation of combat vehicles

Compay and agile. More survivable and easier to maintain. IDF's newest combat vehicle can be operated by a crew of just two soldiers.

Head of US Army Futures Command visits Israel

Gen. John M. Murray meets Chief of Staff and other senior officers, sees new and advanced IDF weaponry.

Dozens of haredim train to join the Paratroopers Brigade

The Shachar organization, which assists religous soldiers, holds a training series for haredim who want to join the paratroopers.

Gaza Border Attack:

'Terrorist infiltrated Israel, hid for 2 hours before attack'

A senior IDF officer in the Gaza Division said that the security incident was under the control of the IDF the entire time.

This is how the IDF prepares for war

IDF reveals how forces prepare for possible war with Gaza.

Chief of Staff awards citation to Navy's Commando Unit

Israeli Navy honored for series of operational activities over the last year.

Military exercise in southern Israel

IDF schedules three-day military exercise in Ashkelon.

Hearings for 5 IDF officers for soldier's drowning

IDF officers will undergo hearings after an investigation reveals that a navigational training exercise deviated from safety regulations.

Partner with us and help build an Aliyah Yeshiva in Samaria

The heart of Israel is Judea and Samaria. Without a strong presence there, Israel is weakened tremendously.

Life sentence for terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky

Brother of murdered soldier says death penalty, monetary fines, will deter terrorists more than 'summer camp jail.'

A quiet revolution:

Haredi IDF graduates to join the Mossad?

An employment conference for haredi IDF graduates includes representatives of the Mossad and the Israel Prison Service.

IDF raids hidden weapons factory PA camp

IDF, Border Police arrest owners of lathe used to make weapons in Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem in overnight raid.

Arabs suspected of firebomb attacks arrested

IDF soldiers from Netzah Yehuda Battalion carry out arrests of suspected Arab terrorists.

Shooting incident on Egypt-Israel border

Israeli security forces discover Egyptians smuggling drugs into Israel.

North American immigrant with autism joins Israeli military

'It’s a win-win situation for the country, the soldiers, and for me,' new soldier Michael says.

How Hamas is using Whatsapp to try to gain IDF secrets

IDF reveals attempts by Hamas hackers to use cellular chat application to trick soldiers into revealing sensitive information.

IDF: Killing of Hamas member a mistake

Army says soldiers misidentified law enforcement official as armed terrorist near border fence.

Hamas threatens Israel after 'security officer' dies

Hamas threatens revenge after member killed at border by Israeli soldiers.

Watch: How terror tunnel was uncovered

IDF continuing to investigate route of tunnel discovered during construction of underground barrier around Gaza border yesterday.

Camp for bereaved teens kicks off

D.C. and Philadelphia-area summer camp for children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers offers participants fully-funded fun.

Terror tunnel exposed in southern Gaza

IDF locates tunnel while constructing underground barrier along the Gaza border.

IDF shoots down Gaza drone which violated Israeli airspace

Unmanned aircraft from Gaza Strip violates Israeli airspace, is shot down by IDF.

Watch: IDF operations following ramming attack

Security forces arrested terrorist who carried out ramming attack last night near Hizma. Father of terrorist arrested with him.

Terrorist who carried out ramming attack arrested

IDF and Shin Bet arrest terrorist suspected of running over five soldiers near Hizma. IDF confirms incident was terror attack.

Five soldiers injured in ramming attack

Five IDF soldiers were injured when a car rammed into them near Hizma, in northern Jerusalem

Reform rabbis to perform IDF funerals?

IDF chief rabbi instructs military rabbinate to respect families' wishes after State tells court Reform rabbis to perform military funerals

'Israel's trump card': Submarine fleet marks 60th anniversary

Israeli navy celebrates 60th anniversary of establishment of submarine force.

IDF to allow Reform military funerals

State representative announces to Supreme Court that Reform rabbi or 'rabbah' will be permitted to hold military funeral ceremonies.

'You are a model for Israeli society as a whole'

President Rivlin presents certificates of excellence to this year's IDF’s outstanding reserve units.

'Arabs see soldiers who can't guard properly'

A former IDF soldier tells Arutz Sheva about worrying pattern of soldiers stationed in the field who are distracted, unprepared for action.

Watch: Special air show at IDF Air Force Base

IAF Aerobatics team appears in skies above Hatzerim Air Force base, honoring graduation from flight course.

US Defense Attaché to Israel concludes two years of service

Brig. Gen. Corey Martin concludes service in Israel, will be replaced by Brig. Gen. Charles Brown.

The real reasons why Israeli haredim don’t serve in the IDF

Shmuel Rosner and Dr. Shlomo Fischer discuss the Israeli haredi population and its unique challenges.

'Destroy terrorists' homes - even if they killed no one'

IDF 'examining' security agency's request to destroy terrorists' homes - even if the victims are injured instead of murdered.

IDF officer who used racial slur against Ethiopian punished

Paratroopers officer who used racial slur won't participate in commanders' course, report says.

'Everyone has something to contribute'

Naftali Stubin, a participant of the unique educational program in Israel for students with special needs wins Outstanding Soldier award.

Soldiers recorded running from Arabs

Arab news outlet claims IDF soldiers ran away from rock throwers. IDF: Recording doesn't tell the full story.

Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel

General Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations.

Watch: IDF conducts massive military exercise in north

Following discovery of terror tunnels on border with Lebanon, Israeli army holds largest exercise in years, with land, air, and sea units.

Officer deposed for hitting radical leftist returns to IDF

Shalom Eisner, removed from IDF after being filmed hitting provocative activist, returns to temporary reserve duty for his former position.

From the army of Judah - to the IDF

Watchtower used to transmit messages dating from time of King Hezekiah uncovered, excavations by IDF soldiers in southern Israel.

Watch: IDF busts massive car theft ring

IDF soldiers carry out large-scale operation in the city of Qalqilya, arresting 8 for violent car theft.

IDF officer ordered to apologize for racial slur

IDF captain uses racial slur against soldier, is forced to apologize. IDF: No place for hurtful statements, we're investigating.