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IDF opens probe after Arab killed in Binyamin region

Adei Ad residents say that their security team killed Arab in order to extricate themselves from a violent Arab mob.

IDF opens probe after Arab killed in Binyamin region

Thousands of Gazans riot along border fence

10,000 rioters throw grenades and rocks at IDF soldiers. In Judea and Samaria, IDF forces eliminate rock-throwing terrorist.

Thousands of Gazans riot along border fence

Inside the annual day devoted to lone soldiers

The sixth annual day dedicated to assisting lone soldiers comes to a close. Guests included Prime Minister Netanyahu. 'This is real Zionism.

Inside the annual day devoted to lone soldiers

IDF attacks Hamas military camp

IDF fighter jets target a number of terror sites within a Hamas military camp following incident in which IDF officer was wounded by sniper.

IDF attacks Hamas military camp

Soldier shot near Gaza returns home

Hospital releases officer whose helmet saved his life from a terrorist's bullet earlier today.

Soldier shot near Gaza returns home

Netanyahu halts money transfers to Gaza

PM orders halt to transfer of Qatari money to Gaza after IDF soldier shot, nearly killed in cross-border attack.

Netanyahu halts money transfers to Gaza

Miracle in the south: Bullet hits helmet, does not penetrate

Soldier only lightly injured by gunshot to the head thanks to his helmet.

Miracle in the south: Bullet hits helmet, does not penetrate

Soldier wounded by gunfire from Gaza

Terrorists break through security fence, sabotage IDF equipment before returning to Gaza and shooting a soldier.

Soldier wounded by gunfire from Gaza

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

Ski resort closed today in light of tensions in the north, to reopen tomorrow.

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

IDF says Iranian attack on Golan was planned long in advance, signals escalation by Tehran.

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

Report: 11 dead in Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Russia reports that four Syrian soldiers killed by Israeli strikes, while monitor group says total of 11 people dead in attack.

Report: 11 dead in Israeli airstrikes in Syria

IDF buys 10 tons of dried fruit for Tu B'Shvat

In honor of Tu B'Shvat, the Defense Ministry supplies soldiers with 10 tons of fruits for Tu B'Shvat holiday.

IDF buys 10 tons of dried fruit for Tu B'Shvat

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Sunday night's air strikes in Syria targeted weapons storage sites, an Iranian intelligence site and an Iranian training camp.

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force in Syrian territory.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Hadar Goldin's father says army could have returned son

Uvda Investigative Channel releases video of soldiers who had gone after terrorists in tunnels attempting to get Hadar back.

Hadar Goldin's father says army could have returned son

Watch: French sailor rescued by IDF after weeks adrift

Man recovered drifting in a boat with a broken radio and no steering system near the Gaza Strip.

Watch: French sailor rescued by IDF after weeks adrift

IDF arrests Hamas terrorist who crossed Gaza border

Suspect arrested by IDF soldiers after crossing border fence found to be member of Hamas.

IDF arrests Hamas terrorist who crossed Gaza border

Report: Lebanon captures person who infiltrated from Israel

Lebanese media says army tracks down person who clambered over border fence from Israel.

Report: Lebanon captures person who infiltrated from Israel

Indictment against soldier filmed hitting Arab teen in Hevron

IDF soldier charged with assault over incident in November 2017 which was filmed by far-left B'Tselem organization.

Indictment against soldier filmed hitting Arab teen in Hevron

Israeli forces uncover weapons factory in Samaria

IDF locates factory in Palestinian Authority-controlled city of Shechem used to manufacture weapons.

Israeli forces uncover weapons factory in Samaria

Report: Infiltration into Lebanon from Israel

IDF believes breach in northern border fence made by someone who entered Lebanon from Israel.

Report: Infiltration into Lebanon from Israel

Yes to National Service, no to military coercion'

Religious girls demonstrate against Education Ministry decision to fund groups that encourage them to join the IDF.

Yes to National Service, no to military coercion'

Residents of the north concerned: There are more tunnels

Israelis who live near the border with Lebanon were surprised to hear about the conclusion of Operation Northern Shield.

Residents of the north concerned: There are more tunnels

'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'

President Rivlin says goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot.

'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'

Photos: Saying goodbye to Eizenkot

President Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu and past and present senior defense officials came to say goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff.

Photos: Saying goodbye to Eizenkot

Comrades of killed soldier: We were briefed on what to say

Soldiers say they were briefed about what was proper to mention during investigation into death of soldier killed in navigation accident.

Comrades of killed soldier: We were briefed on what to say

Outgoing Chief of Staff - Up close and personal

As Lt. Gen. Eisenkot approaches the end of his tenure, IDF Spokesperson releases for publication the 'informal' album of 4 years of service.

Outgoing Chief of Staff - Up close and personal

IDF attacks two Hamas underground structures

IDF fighter jets target two Hamas underground structures in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on southern Israel.

IDF attacks two Hamas underground structures

Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of times

In an interview with the New York Times, IDF Chief of Staff sheds light on shadowy war with Iran in Syria.

Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of times

Terror attack thwarted in Hevron

IDF shoots a knife-brandishing terrorist in Hevron on Friday.

Terror attack thwarted in Hevron

IDF attacks two Hamas posts

IDF aircraft targets two Hamas military posts in response to violent riots on the Gaza border.

IDF attacks two Hamas posts

Stabbing attack thwarted south of Jerusalem

IDF soldiers neutralize Palestinian Arab who attempted to carry out a stabbing attack in Kiryat Arba.

Stabbing attack thwarted south of Jerusalem

IDF nabs terror cell responsible for Shabbat shooting attack

Terrorist cell which opened fire on Israeli town south of Jerusalem last Shabbat captured.

IDF nabs terror cell responsible for Shabbat shooting attack

Hundreds of Israelis visit 'Tomb of the Seventy' deep in Samaria

450 Israelis visit Hill of Pinchas in Palestinian Authority village in Samaria, believed to be burial place of biblical figures.

Hundreds of Israelis visit 'Tomb of the Seventy' deep in Samaria

Is the IDF ready for all-out war?

Is the IDF ready for all-out war?

'More force and roadblocks won't cause terror to disappear'

Chief of Staff: "Anyone who says that a little more force will cause terrorism to disappear – doesn't know what he is talking about."

'More force and roadblocks won't cause terror to disappear'

'Training exercise in which soldier drowned followed the rules'

IDF officers tell investigators soldier's death during navigation training exercise not the result of failure to follow operation rules.

'Training exercise in which soldier drowned followed the rules'

IDF inaugurates new athletics facility

New athletics stadium opened at Camp Ariel Sharon thanks to $1 million donation by Friends of the IDF.

IDF inaugurates new athletics facility

Missing 3-year-old found alive and well in Samaria

IDF, police find child who went missing by Itamar after large-scale search

Missing 3-year-old found alive and well in Samaria

'My son died for nothing'

Father of IDF soldier who drowned during training exercise rips commanding officer over son's death. 'You don't give a damn.'

'My son died for nothing'

Hundreds at funeral of soldier killed in training accident

Sergeant Evyatar Yosefi, who was killed during a training accident in the Galilee, laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul military cemetery.

Hundreds at funeral of soldier killed in training accident

Watch: Moshe Arens on founding of the IDF

Watch fascinating Moshe Arens interview where he discusses the defenses of Israel, IDF history, and his view of the future.

Watch: Moshe Arens on founding of the IDF

Evyatar Yosefi identified as soldier killed in training accident

Soldier drowns after falling into Galilee stream during flash flood.

Evyatar Yosefi identified as soldier killed in training accident

IDF mourns Moshe Arens

IDF says former defense minister led technological evolution and development of Israel's military.

IDF mourns Moshe Arens

IDF soldier killed during training course in Galilee

Young man carried away by flash flood in northern Israel was IDF soldier engaged in navigation training exercise.

IDF soldier killed during training course in Galilee

Nahal Haredi soldiers under investigation

Soldiers from IDF's Nahal Haredi battalion are under suspicion of attempting to release right-wing activists who had thrown stones at Arabs.

Nahal Haredi soldiers under investigation

IDF strikes Hamas strongholds in retaliation for balloon bomb

Israeli attack helicopters open fire on Hamas positions in Gaza Strip, after bomb-laden balloons launched into Israel via model airplane.

IDF strikes Hamas strongholds in retaliation for balloon bomb

IDF's growing use of drones on battlefield

Unmanned technology in field intelligence units seems to be way forward on modern battlefield around the world, and the IDF is no different.

IDF's growing use of drones on battlefield

Netanyahu's military secretary reprimanded

Eizenkot chides Brigadier-General Avi Blut for not relaying Netanyahu's orders to stop Amona evacuation in time.

Netanyahu's military secretary reprimanded

150 haredi soldiers sworn in at Western Wall plaza

Netzach Yehuda Battalion holds first swearing-in ceremony since Givat Assaf attack.

150 haredi soldiers sworn in at Western Wall plaza

Successful CPR at IDF swearing in ceremony at Western Wall

Father of soldier at military ceremony saves life of man who collapsed during event at the Western Wall

Successful CPR at IDF swearing in ceremony at Western Wall

Netanyahu:

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

PM addresses 650 IDF cadets. 'President Trump acts against Iranian threat economically while we act militarily.'

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad says goodbye to outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot, who expresses appreciation for the joint work between the bodies.

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

Pipe bomb thrown at soldiers in Samaria

Suspect flees after throwing explosive at IDF soldiers in northern Samaria.

Pipe bomb thrown at soldiers in Samaria

Hebrew U lecturer blasted for berating uniformed IDF soldier

Im Tirtzu Zionist organization 'calls on Education Minister to immediately intervene and fire this violent lecturer.'

Hebrew U lecturer blasted for berating uniformed IDF soldier

Watch: Lecturer yells at student in uniform

Senior lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem documented shouting at female student who arrived to class in IDF uniform.

Watch: Lecturer yells at student in uniform

IDF finds illegal M-16 rifle in Arab village

Assault rifle commonly used by IDF found in village near Hevron. 2 suspects arrested.

IDF finds illegal M-16 rifle in Arab village

'You saved my life'

Soldier who foiled terror attack in Samaria last week meets with young woman whose life he saved.

'You saved my life'

Watch: IDF forces search for Givat Assaf terrorist

Arab outlets report IDF arrested 11 suspects during searches in village of Kobar, including 6 relatives of terrorists involved in attacks.

Watch: IDF forces search for Givat Assaf terrorist

IDF summarizes 2018:

Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks

Army publishes summary of annual data indicating a decrease in number of shooting and rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks