IDF

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.

Watch: Armed terrorist attempts to enter Israel

IDF foils attempt by terrorist to infiltrate Israel from Gaza.

Air raid sirens - helpful or harmful?

IDF debates whether to sound air raid sirens during 'quiet' periods, or only during 'war time.'

57,277 IDF veterans are recognized as disabled

Defense Ministry publishes data as Israel marks the Day of Appreciation for Those Wounded in Israel’s Wars and in Terrorist Attacks.

US military working with Israel to counter Iran

Senior IDF official meets with senior US military, Dep. of Defense, officials.

Watch: Firebomb thrown at IDF vehicle

Gazan demonstrators hurl firebombs at IDF vehicles during violent Friday protests. No one was injured.

The link between captivity by the enemy and serious illness

The Ministry of Defense announced its intention to examine the link between captivity and illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.

IDF fighter seriously injured in accident in Golan

19-year-old seriously injured after being hit by a civilian vehicle hit on near Moshav Yonatan.

German Army Chief of Staff visits Israel

Inspector General of the German Army, General Eberhard Zorn, visits Israel for the first time since taking office.

Woman jailed for desertion following disengaement

Soldier who deserted IDF in wake of Gush Katif expulsions to serve 7 months in prison, be reduced in rank.

Teen struck by lightning is IDF soldier

IDF confirms 19-year-old who was struck by lightning Sunday was soldier in middle of training exercise.

IDF troops foil weapons smuggling attempt

IDF troops thwart attempt to smuggle illegal weapons in Palestinian Authority, apprehend suspect.

Cause of IDF helicopter fire revealed

Investigation into near-disastrous helicopter fire lauds pilots for quick action which prevented any loss of life.

Soldier who deserted following Disengagement arrested

Woman who claimed trauma from forcing Jews out of their homes arrested at airport attempting to leave country.

Report: IDF falsified statistics on haredi draft

For years, IDF's statistics on haredi enlistment have been exaggerated to prevent public criticism, report says.

IDF dispatches aid delegation to Albania

IDF dispatches delegation of ten experts to Albania following the earthquake there.

IDF uses less lethal rifle in Gaza border riots

IDF using Ruger-type sniper rifle in demonstrations along Gaza border, resulting in a drop in number of fatalities.

The operation that got complicated in Khan Yunis

Al-Jazeera reveals new details about the secret operation in Gaza last year.

IDF eliminates terrorist who firebombed civilian vehicle

IDF confirms: Terrorist who hurled flaming firebombs at passing vehicles eliminated, two others arrested.

How Universities enable hijacking free speech when Jews are involved

Watch: IDF Chief of Staff inspects army bases

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi completed an inspection of 180 army bases on Thursday.

IDF demolishes homes of Dvir Sorek's murderers

IDF forces demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Dvir Sorek in stabbing attack in August.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks targets in Gaza after two rockets were fired toward the south. Around midnight: A false alarm in Ashkelon.

IDF grounds Yasur helicopter fleet

IAF grounds entire fleet of Sikorsky CH-53 helicopters after one of them catches fire due to engine malfunction.

IDF gears up for 'day of rage'

Arabs in Judea, Samaria call for 'day of rage' in response to Pompeo's declaration on Israeli 'settlements', IDF preparing for Arab riots.

'We were prepared for Hamas to join the battle'

IDF commander in charge of recent Gaza operation says IDF was prepared for Hamas to join fighting, correctly estimated number of rockets.

Poll: Nearly half of soldiers say 'purity of arms' harms IDF

Half of Israeli soldiers refrained from taking action in the field because they feared legal consequences, poll shows.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff of US Armed Forces in Israel

General Mark A. Milley of US Armed Forces visits Israel on the invitation of IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

IDF: Activities against Hamas will be more complex and difficult

Says north would be even more complex, because number of rockets would be 'much higher'.

France: We are committed to Israel's security

France urges Iran to refrain from destabilizing actions in Syria following IDF air strike on Iranian targets near Damascus.

Watch: Children deserve better

IDF video in honor of World Children's Day shows what Palestinian Arab children are put through.

Photos show IDF attack targeting Iranian headquarters

ISI satellite company releases photographs of the IDF attack against the Iranian Quds Force headquarters in Syria.

F35i light up the skies

Two new F35i fighters are the first to spearhead the new squadron.

Bennett sends message to Iran's leaders

"The rules have changed: Anyone who fires at the State of Israel during the day does not sleep at night."

Pro-BDS activists interrupt former IDF soldier's London talk

Retired Israeli soldier who helped Syrians receive treatment in Israel met with protests while speaking in London.

Second surprise exercise by Chief of Staff concludes in north

Exercise designed to enhance IDF Northern Command combat readiness.

Watch: Mother surprises soldier son

Logan Brenner made Aliyah to Israel from the US to enlist in the IDF. At ceremony concluding 8-month course he was surprised by his mother.

Netanyahu: "We will attack all those who attack us"

Netanyahu concluded operation Black Belt, "All operational parameters were successful"

IDF arrests Lebanese man crossing into Israel

The unarmed Lebanese man crossed the border precisely at the time when IDF forces were in the area, and he was immediately detained.

'We didn't promise to stop targeted eliminations'

Senior Israeli official clarifies: Israel did not promise to the Islamic Jihad that it would stop targeted eliminations of terrorists.

US Air Force commander visits Israel

IDF Chief of Staff grants award to US Air Force chief, Gen. Goldfein.

'If we detect attempts to launch rockets, we'll hit the squads'

Head of IDF Southern Command speaks to residents of southern Israel, says Islamic Jihad "making efforts" to prevent rocket fire.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad military compound and headquarters after ceasefire breached.

'Red tweet'

IDF's Twitter account was blocked from reporting about rocket sirens after the social network identified it as a repetitive tweet.

'Terrorist with lots of Israeli blood on his hands'

Interview with foreign IDF Spokesman Lt Colonel Jonathan Conricus.

Watch: The Islamic Jihad explained

What is the Islamic Jihad all about? The IDF explains.

IDF to Gazans: Is it worth it?

IDF reaches out to Gaza residents on social media, saying Islamic Jihad is ruing their children's lives.

IDF intensifies air campaign in Gaza

IDF completes wide-scale strike on Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza, bombs rocket factory.

Injured in terror attack, Captain Eliztur continues to lead

8 months after being critically injured in car ramming attack, Meir Elitzur returns to company command

IDF estimates: Islamic Jihad will keep firing rockets

IDF Spokesperson estimates that Islamic Jihad intends to continue firing rockets in a similar fashion to yesterday.

Rocket barrages on the south, IDF attacks terror targets

Sirens sounded in number of communities in Gaza envelope. IDF continues to attack terrorist targets in Gaza.

190 rockets fired at Israel

Iron Dome intercepts 90% of rockets fired at populated areas as Islamic Jihad rocket barrage continues.

IDF forces mobilize around Gaza

Hundreds of reservists called up as Islamic Jihad rocket barrage continues.

IDF tanks attack Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

Israeli response to firing of dozens of rockets from Gaza continues.

'We're not going back to targeted killings'

IDF Spokesperson comments on elimination of Islamic Jihad leader: A ticking time bomb who planned attacks in the coming days.

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF, Shin Bet attack home in which senior Islamic Jihad commander stayed. Sirens sounded in Gaza envelope.

Israeli and US armies conduct cyber battlefield exercise

IDF and US Cyber Command officials take part in the 'Cyberdome' exercise.

Israeli-American Haim Saban donates $15 million to IDF soldiers

Philanthropists Haim and Cheryl Saban show their appreciation to IDF soldiers at the annual evening of tribute in Los Angeles.

Eli alumnus who lost an eye becomes battalion commander

Lt. Col. Dvir Diamond, who lost his right eye during Operation Protective Edge, tapped to become commander of Battalion 101.