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Watch: IDF simulates terrorist infiltration

IDF holds exercise in Samaria community of Revava simulating terrorist infiltration and shooting attack.

Watch: IDF simulates terrorist infiltration

Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas posts

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol region. IDF retaliates by attacking Hamas posts.

Rocket fired from Gaza, IDF attacks Hamas posts

From assisting military personnel to aiding civilians

IDF Technology and Maintenance Division distributes food and medicine to elderly and at-risk; 'Civilian response to soldiers was exciting.'

From assisting military personnel to aiding civilians

New no-contact coronavirus testing stations: No need for gear

Leumit Health Services and the IDF develop innovative coronavirus testing unit.

New no-contact coronavirus testing stations: No need for gear

IDF taking action against illegal PA construction

PA news agency reports on IDF activity to enforce the law in Judea and Samaria.

IDF taking action against illegal PA construction

IDF detains 5 Sudanese men sneaking across Lebanon border

Israeli forces catch five Sudanese men who tried to illegally enter the country across the Lebanese border overnight and sent them back.

IDF detains 5 Sudanese men sneaking across Lebanon border

IDF Intelligence vs the 'invisible enemy'

As most of the IDF returns to a normal routine, 400 intelligence officials to continue the battle against COVID-19.

IDF Intelligence vs the 'invisible enemy'

'I opened the glove compartment and found guns'

Arab driver arrested with parts to assemble M-16 assault rifles at crossing near Jerusalem.

'I opened the glove compartment and found guns'

INTO THE FRAY: Haaretz – One outrage too far?

INTO THE FRAY: Haaretz – One outrage too far?

Bedouin break into military base, steal equipment and weapons

Thieves tear fence surrounding Tze'elim base, break into 13 APCs and one tank.

Bedouin break into military base, steal equipment and weapons

Mazel tov Am Yisrael on the 72nd year of the Jewish State!

Mazel tov Am Yisrael on the 72nd year of the Jewish State!

The secret of Israel’s military - revealed

IDF reveals the secret to its continued success. Hint: It's not the weapons.

The secret of Israel’s military - revealed

Watch: Israel's Independence Days through the ages

For 71 years, we have partied together in the streets on Israel's Independence Day. This year will be a little different...

Watch: Israel's Independence Days through the ages

If there are tears in your eyes, let them be tears of grandeur

If there are tears in your eyes, let them be tears of grandeur

This Remembrance Day: Remembering what we have all lost

This Remembrance Day: Remembering what we have all lost

23,816 IDF casualties from 1860 and until today

Since last Memorial Day, 42 people have been added to the list of fallen soldiers.

23,816 IDF casualties from 1860 and until today

Watch: Arrest of terrorists plotting numerous attacks

IDF releases helmet footage of arrest of terror cell behind plots against many civilian and military targets including Teddy Stadium.

Watch: Arrest of terrorists plotting numerous attacks

Bennett orders halt to testing Gazans for coronavirus

IDF's decision to test Gazans for coronavirus was not coordinated with Defense Ministry, report says.

Bennett orders halt to testing Gazans for coronavirus

Watch: IDF soldiers sing 'Ani Maamin'

Soldiers from the Sderot yeshiva, Karnei Shomron, and Gush Etzion hold their own Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

Watch: IDF soldiers sing 'Ani Maamin'

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

IDF fighters identify Arabs trying to throw firebombs at a military post. One terrorist shot and arrested.

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

Israel's Air Force to salute hospitals

Four Texan II T6 planes will hold flyovers over hospitals, saluting medical staff and healthcare system.

Israel's Air Force to salute hospitals

What happened at Metzoke Dragot? The father explains

Head of northern Torah Core group, father of one of youths accused of violating quarantine, stealing IDF equipment relates son's version.

What happened at Metzoke Dragot? The father explains

IDF identifies damage to Lebanon border fence

IDF soldiers find damage on fence along Lebanon border. Infiltration ruled out.

IDF identifies damage to Lebanon border fence

Project 'Air to Breathe'

100 IDF-developed ventilators transferred to Sheba Hospital

'Allows hospitals to use their equipment and upgrade it significantly with a small, cheap addition.'

100 IDF-developed ventilators transferred to Sheba Hospital

IDF not waiting: Soldiers to be permitted to take vacation

The IDF will gradually allow soldiers and fighters to take vacations starting next week.

IDF not waiting: Soldiers to be permitted to take vacation

Armed Arab infiltrates IDF base

Arab infiltrates IDF base, injures two soldiers. IDF investigating.

Armed Arab infiltrates IDF base

12 million surgical masks airlifted from China to Israel

60 tons of medical equipment now making their way from China to Israel.

12 million surgical masks airlifted from China to Israel

Passover preparations in the IDF

Hundreds of soldiers recruited to take the place of the reservists who usually prepare for Passover on the bases.

Passover preparations in the IDF

Hospital: Officer wounded from bullet in serious condition

IDF officer wounded during shooting practice is in serious but stable condition, hospital says.

Hospital: Officer wounded from bullet in serious condition

Triumph of the fighting spirit at a time of global crisis

Arutz Sheva joined an IDF commander in Judea and Samaria in a tour of his troops at a time of national and global crisis.

Triumph of the fighting spirit at a time of global crisis

Mass breach of Health Ministry guidelines on Tel Hashomer base

In a picture circulated on social media, hundreds of soldiers can be seen sitting together in close quarters

Mass breach of Health Ministry guidelines on Tel Hashomer base

Chief of Staff: Follow the rules

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi posts a video from isolation, calls on IDF soldiers to abide by the coronavirus guidelines.

Chief of Staff: Follow the rules

IDF Chief of Staff enters quarantine

General Aviv Kochavi enters self-quarantine after meeting commander who tested positive for coronavirus.

IDF Chief of Staff enters quarantine

Experiment: Dogs will detect coronavirus carriers

Ministry of Defense trying to train dogs from IDF's Oketz Unit to identify coronavirus patients by sniffing their saliva samples.

Experiment: Dogs will detect coronavirus carriers

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military posts and infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

On Sunday, 500 soldiers to join lockdown efforts

Soldiers to work together with police officers to enforce coronavirus lockdown rules, close roads.

On Sunday, 500 soldiers to join lockdown efforts

Operation Golden Guards:

IDF, defense establishment take responsibility for elderly care

IDF to map elderly population and needs, increase awareness; Minister Naftali Bennett: 'We'll rise to the challenge.'

IDF, defense establishment take responsibility for elderly care

IDF & Home Front Command working to contain coronavirus

IDF will help enforce closure if announced. Home Front running 'Coronavirus hotels.' Soldiers caring for children of hospital workers.

IDF & Home Front Command working to contain coronavirus

Watch: IDF Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Over 160 countries have been affected by COVID-19, including Israel. This is what the IDF is doing to protect Israel.

Watch: IDF Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Bennett calls up 2,500 reservists to deal with coronavirus

Defense Minister approves additional call-up of IDF reservists to assist medical establishment in dealing with coronavirus outbreak.

Bennett calls up 2,500 reservists to deal with coronavirus

'Coronavirus has led to reduction in terror'

Coronavirus pandemic has led to drop in hostile activities towards Israel, IDF official says.

'Coronavirus has led to reduction in terror'

These are the IDF's recommendations for coronavirus

Watch: IDF explains complexity of coronavirus epidemic, outlines steps to reduce infection.

These are the IDF's recommendations for coronavirus

Watch: The IDF’s coronavirus guidelines

Due to the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, the IDF has implemented a series of measures to minimize the virus’ impact on the IDF.

Watch: The IDF’s coronavirus guidelines

IDF cancels reserve unit training at least until Passover

IDF announces reserve units' training will be delayed in light of the recent rise in coronavirus cases in the country.

IDF cancels reserve unit training at least until Passover

Soldiers thwart attempted terrorist attack in Binyamin region

IDF soldiers identify terrorists preparing to throw firebombs, open fire at them and arrest them.

Soldiers thwart attempted terrorist attack in Binyamin region

Defense Ministry purchases 50m worth of supplies for coronavirus

Defense Min. launches expedited procurement of medical equipment.

Defense Ministry purchases 50m worth of supplies for coronavirus

Senior officer briefs 18,000 Israel supporters on Hezbollah

Watch full speech of IDF Spokesman to AIPAC conference about Hezbollah's threats, Operation 'Northern Shield', and US support.

Senior officer briefs 18,000 Israel supporters on Hezbollah

Coronavirus:

IDF March draft to proceed with no parent chaperones

IDF continues to prepare for coronavirus as about 2,000 soldiers remain in isolation. 300 soldiers complete isolation and return to units.

IDF March draft to proceed with no parent chaperones

Rocket fired from Gaza misses mark

IDF says rocket fired from Gaza toward southern Israel explodes within Gazan territory.

Rocket fired from Gaza misses mark

Homes of Rina Shnerb's murderers demolished

IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists from squad that carried out attack near Dolev last August.

Homes of Rina Shnerb's murderers demolished

US-Israel military exercise halted over Coronavirus scare

JUNIPER COBRA Exercise cancelled following new Health Ministry guidelines on Coronavirus.

US-Israel military exercise halted over Coronavirus scare

IDF General under quarantine over Coronavirus

Major General Aaron Haliva ordered to enter home isolation after returning from Italy, met with PM Netanyahu before being quarantined.

IDF General under quarantine over Coronavirus

IDF announces start of 'Juniper Cobra' joint training exercise

Biennial joint military exercise between IDF and EUCOM starts today.

IDF announces start of 'Juniper Cobra' joint training exercise

Watch: IDF soldiers vote in Israeli election

Soldiers have their say as country votes for the 23rd Knesset.

Watch: IDF soldiers vote in Israeli election

IDF: Attempted sniper attack in Golan Heights

IDF attacks vehicle involved in sniper attack. DM Bennett: 'Even on election day, our enemies are trying to hurt us.'

IDF: Attempted sniper attack in Golan Heights

"You have one mission: win the next war"

Golani and 7th Battalion forces completed two weeks of training in the Golan Heights intended to improve their battlefield skills.

"You have one mission: win the next war"

55,000 students will stay at home on Monday

IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.

55,000 students will stay at home on Monday

IDF soldiers open fire at Arab who tried to run them over

Suspected ramming attempt near Beit El: Palestinian Arab vehicle speeds toward soldiers, who open fire at the driver and injure him.

IDF soldiers open fire at Arab who tried to run them over

IDF admits to false figures in haredi recruitment

Committee investigating haredi recruitment data finds no increase in recruitment from 2014-2018.

IDF admits to false figures in haredi recruitment

Home Front Command: Cyber-terror the greatest threat since 1948

Commander of Home Front Command warns Israeli ability to respond militarily could be paralyzed by cyber-attacks which freeze entire cities.

Home Front Command: Cyber-terror the greatest threat since 1948