IDF

IDF report:

Commander forcibly shaves soldier with knife

IDF releases report showing over 6,000 complaints by soldiers in 2019, majority of which were found to be justified.

IDF opens fire on Islamic Jihad snipers in Gaza

IDF forces hit an Islamic Jihad sniper squad which fired from the Khan Younis area in the Gaza Strip toward forces inside Israeli territory.

New IDF multi-year program has focus on Iran

IDF plan focuses on building multi-force capabilities, countering Iranian threat in new 'Tnuva' program.

Smotrich intervenes, IDF will honor Purim

Following Minister's intervention, this year all post-Purim recruitment postponed to give consideration to celebrants.

Body of Islamic operative involved in shooting found

IDF fighters locate body of suspect who carried out shooting attack near Talmon in West Binyamin.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas targets in central Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

The IDF's surprising warning

IDF warns: Terror attack happened because IDF lost intelligence information due to budget cuts.

IDF launches new 5-year program

'Tnufa' program' for 2020-2024 aims to enhance Israel's military edge, prepare for new threats.

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area

Gaza terrorists fire rocket towards southern Israel, which lands in open area.

IDF attacks Hamas training complex

IDF fighter jets attack several Hamas terrorist targets in retaliation for rocket fire from Gaza.

Israel begins production of "Eitan" - the First Wheeled APC

The first EITANs will be operational at the end of 2021 & will be equipped with ‘Iron Fist’ advanced defense system and an unmanned turret.

Terrorist who hurled firebomb at soldier arrested

Terrorist who hurled firebomb at Border Police's Shahar Madioni, lighting his shoulder on fire, is arrested in Hevron.

Terrorist who rammed 12 soldiers arrested

IDF, police, and Shin Bet arrest man who ran over Golani soldiers in Jerusalem overnight.

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructures

IDF fighter jets and aircraft attack Hamas targets across Gaza in retaliation for mortar and incendiary balloon firing.

Watch: Firebombs hurled at IDF soldiers

Terrorists hurl firebombs at military vehicles driving in Al-Bireh, near Ramallah. The soldiers ignore the firebombs and keep driving.

Three rockets fired at southern Israel

Sirens sounded in Netivot and other communities near Gaza border. IDF confirms three rockets fired.

'Hamas and Hezbollah are better than IDF's elite units'

Former IDF official says Hamas, Hezbollah, have better quality soldiers than the IDF. 'End result is the IDF doesn't dare cross into Gaza.'

Canada court rules against wife of deceased terrorist

Canadian insurance company wins appeal against wife of PFLP terrorist who failed to disclose past.

Israel to halt cement imports into Gaza

In response to rocket fire, Israel halts cement imports into Gaza cuts 500 entry permits for Gaza merchants.

IDF attacks underground Hamas war room

IDF attacks underground infrastructure used by Hamas' military wing in response to rocket fire and incendiary balloon attacks.

Undercover agent used to smuggle tahini

IDF disciplines commanders involved in undercover military operation - to deliver tahini.

IDF reinforces Jordan Valley ahead of Trump plan release

As Arabs protest against planned release of Trump peace plan, IDF transfers brigade from Golani to the Jordan Valley

IDF on high alert as Trump plan set to be revealed

Combat forces to be attached to units in Judea and Samaria, troops around Jewish communities to be bolstered amid imminent release of plan.

IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

Retaliating for 'balloon bombs' launched into Israel, IDF attacks Hamas terror targets in southern Gaza.

Homes of Dvir Sorek and Rina Shnerb's murderers to be demolished

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

Fatalities in IDF hit all-time low

27 fatalities in the IDF last year, the lowest number since the IDF's establishment in 1948.

3 terrorists killed attacking soldiers

3 terrorists infiltrate from Gaza and attack soldiers, sparking firefight which ended in the deaths of the terrorists.

IDF installs mezuzahs on bunk doorposts

IDF places 6,000 mezuzahs on doorposts of soldiers' living quarters, says anyone missing a mezuzah should speak to his unit rabbi.

Security forces close five illegal weapons workshops

Security forces confiscate illegal weapons, seize workshops manufacturing them.

IDF believes: Hamas is responsible for incendiary balloons

IDF officials say the organization which is ruling Gaza is leading the renewal of the balloon terrorism.

Watch: Israeli police uncover automatic weapons in PA village

Three illegal firearms found hidden in PA village, concealed under a door, a mat, and torn up grass.

Claims against IDF service

'The circus is over, we'll act harshly with home-grown enemies'

DM Bennett orders IDF and security forces to issue restraining orders banning anarchist leftist activists from Judea and Samaria.

IDF launches second F-35i fighter jet squadron

F-35i "Adir" fighter is the world's most advanced stealth aircraft, with real-time processing, control and situational awareness abilities.

IDF helicopter attacks tunnel infrastructure in Gaza

Attack comes in retaliation for firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza toward Israeli territory.

He got on a plane and joined the Israeli army

Rabbi Ari Abramowitz empowers lone soldier veterans to lead successful lives after serving in the Israeli army.

Benny Gantz prays for peace, especially within Israel

Benny Gantz visits girls' seminary, discusses prospects for peace, integration of haredim and Arabs in the IDF or national service.

IDF strikes Hamas in response to Gaza rocket attacks

IDF retaliates for launching of 4 rockets at Israeli territory from Gaza.

4 rockets launched from Gaza

2 rockets intercepted as Red Alert sirens blare in response to terrorist launch from Gaza.

Security forces operate in outpost near Yitzhar

IDF and Border Police officers arrive at "Kumi Ori" outpost for evacuation and demolition of two residential buildings.

Military Intelligence:

Iran will have enough uranium for a nuclear bomb in 1 year

IDF presents intelligence findings to government, Iran will have uranium for nuke in 1 year, missile to carry nuke in 2 years.

Watch: US haredim celebrate completing Talmud with IDF soldiers

Soldiers in IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battlion celebrate completion of daily Talmud cycle, together with American haredim.

Proud in Uniform: New Year of hope and contribution to society

After a yearlong journey, 9 Special-in-Uniform volunteers are inducted into the IDF and receive their soldier’s IDs.

Women in tanks:

'There's physical difficulty that's hard to overcome'

Navah Dromi, who served as IDF armor instructor, explains that integrating women into armor is problematic and wrong.

IDF continues push for female tank service

Chief of Staff approves 'next stage' in plan to integrate women into armored units, including serving in tanks.

Nearly 1,300 rockets fired at Israel in 2019

Out of nearly 1,300 rockets, Iron Dome intercepted nearly 480, and the majority of others landed in open areas, IDF report shows.

IDF launches new combat unit

IDF announces launch of new combat force dubbed the 'multidimensional unit', which army hopes will be able to 'strike enemy faster.'

Watch: 2019 in 63 seconds

Watch: IDF releases video summing up its activities in 2019, welcoming new year.

Watch: This pilot had a surprise waiting for him...

This pilot thought we were filming a video about his helicopter, but we had a surprise waiting for him instead...

Watch: IDF soldiers' surprise on a Jerusalem train

An IDF soldiers started singing a Hanukkah song on a light rail train in Jerusalem. Watch what happened next.

Female tank officers face 'physical and mental difficulties'

Women serving as tank soldiers face difficulties during service, have trouble loading missiles, source says.

Innovative laser system to intercept incendiary balloons

Light Blade system will lock on balloon or drone and laser beam will destroy it.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and helicopters attack several Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Commander: Soldiers protecting Yitzhar 'afraid, broken'

Samaria Brigade Commander holds tense meeting with residents of Yitzhar, slams 'extremism,' attacks on soldiers.

IDF: Operation Black Belt was a success

Chief of Staff reviews investigation on results of recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza in which senior terrorist was killed.

'I'm proud to be a haredi combat soldier in the IDF'

Hundreds of haredi combat soldiers participated in an event marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of haredi combat units.

IDF's 'BaMahane' magazine closing after 85 years

Israeli military's news weekly, founded before the establishment of the state, to end publication, be merged with IDF's website.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attack underground infrastructure, naval target and terrorist compound in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on the south.

Bennett: Syria is Iran's Vietnam

DM Bennett, Chief of Staff Kochavi attend large-scale military exercise in the IDF Northern Command.

Victim's family:

'Killers of children should not see the light of day'

Family of Rina Shnerb, who was killed in terrorist bombing, respond to arrest of the killers.