IDF

Soldier's parents, Emergency Council slam COVID vaccine pressure

Parents of IDF soldiers engage attorney as children 'face threats, sanctions, shaming, cancelled leave' for declining COVID-19 vaccine.

Soldier: I hit the terrorist with my rifle

Corporal L recounts fight with terrorist who attempted to stab her before he was killed by her commanding officer.

Jewish man arrested for 'throwing stones'

Samaria man, 24, is arrested for throwing stones, but released immediately afterwards. 'He did nothing wrong.' attorney says.

Court overturns Chief of Staff's decision

Aviv Kochavi, IDF Chief of Staff, decided to fire a commander - but the court overturned his decision.

Jewish youths caught after infiltrating army base in Samaria

IDF forces arrest 2 who infiltrated base and 2 others who waited for them in car.

Home of Esther Horgan's murderer to be partially demolished

Head of IDF's Central Command signs order to demolish two floors of the home in which terrorist Muhammad Kabha lived.

Female soldier seriously injured by gunfire at base in the south

Female IDF soldier seriously injured as a result of gunfire at Sayarim Base. Incident being investigated.

IDF arrests shepherd who infiltrated from Lebanon

According to army, the shepherd who was arrested is a member of a group which assists Hezbollah in reconnaissance.

New vaccines earmarked for IDF

The shipment of Moderna vaccines is expected to be sent to the IDF.

IDF medical officer talks about Doctor Day

IDF Lt Reut Sapir says that she and her soldiers try to live up to their reputation

Beginning of the end for WhatsApp?

Will WhatsApp be affected by the app's new privacy changes?

Beginning of the end for WhatsApp?

Will WhatsApp be affected by the app's new privacy changes?

IDF rejects sexual assault claims

An IDF spokesperson dismissed allegations that soldiers on peacekeeping duty had violated a female protestor.

Attempted attack on soldiers in Jenin area

IDF launches manhunt on Shabbat in search of attacker attempting shooting and ramming attack near Ya'bad near Jenin. No IDF casualties.

Watch: 7 cutting-edge technologies at the heart of the IDF

IDF introduces '7 most advanced technologies that provide us with an edge on the battlefield and assist in saving civilian lives.'

30 years since Gulf War: Defense Ministry releases archives

Videos from sites where Scud missiles struck Israel, statistics from war revealed for first time from IDF archives.

Officer and soldier injured in training accident in the south

The accident occurred at a shooting range near a military base in the south. The two were evacuated to hospital.

Suspects linked to stone-throwing attack captured

IDF, Shin Bet nab suspected terrorists linked to stone-throwing attack that left one woman injured.

Suicide was main cause of death in IDF in 2020

28 soldiers lost their lives during 2020. 9 took their own lives.

IDF identifies several suspects near Lebanon-Israel border

IDF soldiers fire in the air and drive away a number of suspects who crossed the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel.

PA claims IDF shot and critically injured a man near Hebron

IDF says 150 Palestinian Arabs rioted during operation near Hebron, looking into reports that its troops shot a 24-year-old.

Senior Security Official:

'Hezbollah attack on northern Israel is very likely'

Senior officer in northern command warns that Shi'ite terror group Hezbollah is very likely to attempt major terror attack in near future.

IDF blames loss of control for deadly plane crash

Investigative team releases interim findings in crash of training plane which killed 2 IAF pilots.

IDF sums up 2020:

'Increase in terror attacks, decrease in arrests'

While southern border was main confrontation with rocket interception, more terror acts were exposed in north, IDF says in summary of 2020.

Suspects try to infiltrate from Lebanon

IDF lookouts identify three suspects approaching border fence with Lebanon. One of them crosses into Israeli territory before going back.

Rectify the Tefilla for Tzahal

When this prayer is being read, 'and in all they turn they should be successful', I quietly add 'only against our enemies.' Opinion

Watch: What you need to serve in the IDF

This is what it takes to become a soldier in one of the elite fighting units on the planet.

Terrorist confesses to murder of Esther Horgan

Man who killed Jewish woman recounts how he waited in forest for a victim, struck her on the head several times.

Officer sent to prison after tank accidentally fires on Gaza

Platoon commander jailed for 7 days over failures which led to tank firing on Gaza by mistake.

Watch: IDF arrests terrorist who murdered Esther Horgan

Additional suspects in murder of Jewish woman arrested in Jenin District,

IDF reinforcing troops in Judea and Samaria

IDF prepares for escalation in Judea and Samaria following deadly terror attack and car chase.

Video shows IDF fighter refraining from firing at terrorist

Video posted to social media shows IDF fighter seemingly afraid to open fire at terrorist who threw a firebomb at him.

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff concludes Israel visit

General Mark A. Milley's visit aimed at strengthening partnership and cooperation between US and Israeli militaries.

'Haredi soldiers are like the Maccabees'

IDF Deputy Chief lights Hanukkah candles with haredi soldiers. 'You fight our enemies just like Yehuda Maccabee did.'

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in Israel: Happy Hanukkah

General Mark Milley, who is visiting Israel, lights eighth candle of Hanukkah with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

IDF tank accidentally fires towards Gaza

IDF tank accidentally fires towards Gazan territory during exercise. Damage to abandoned structure identified.

IDF ultimate mystery donut challenge

In the IDF's unique taste-test challenge, soldiers tried Hanukkah donuts filled with various flavors. Here are their reactions.

Tzalash: Saving spiritual lives in the IDF

"Someone who observes the commandments will be a better soldier because of it," says Rabbi Peretz Einhorn.

IDF volunteers complete humanitarian mission to ravaged Honduras

A team of IDF disaster relief experts made their return from Honduras today after assisting in the country's post-storm rebuild.

Watch: Wounded IDF soldier's 'miracle' return to music

Soldier badly wounded in Operation Protective Edge in Gaza returns to doing what he loves most - something he never imagined would happen.

'Haredi soldiers are our modern day Maccabbees'

Blue and White minister lauds Nahal Haredi soldiers, vows to expand programs for haredi service members.

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting

Speaking at a ceremony at the Kirya HQ, Defense Minister stressed need for diversity within the ranks.

IDF soon to be testing 100,000 people per day for coronavirus

Health Ministry may also charge IDF with vaccination program.

PA claims teen killed during clashes with IDF

PA “health ministry” claims 13-year-old was shot by Israeli soldiers during protest north of Ramallah. IDF stresses: No live fire was used.

Watch: IDF soldier plays soccer with Palestinian kids

IDF Arabic spokesman tweets video of IDF soldier playing ball with a group of Arab boys

In just one hour: IDF Company completes Talmud tractate

Orchestrated by Tzalash, 120 soldiers and commanders from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion completed Talmud tractate of Megilla in just an hour.

Report: Plane which crashed had several prior incidents

Plane model involved in deadly crash reportedly had several previous incidents, including crashes, despite army's denials.

Will Trump attack Iran? The IDF prepares

Political echelon instructs military to be prepared for scenario in which President Trump strikes Iran in his last days in office.

Watch: Women recruited for tank service in IDF

After a 1-year hiatus, women are again being recruited for tank units in the IDF. The move is accompanied by much controversy.

Rabbi Peretz: Religious Zionist youth won't serve in mixed units

"Standards will have to be lowered if women are allowed into elite units - someone will have to take responsibility for the consequences."

IAF Major, cadet killed in Negev plane crash named

Major, cadet in training named as the 2 who were killed when a plane crashed near Mishmar Henegev

Shock in Samaria: Border police trash synagogue ark

Border police, army desecrate sacred objects and texts in evacuation of Homesh yeshiva at site of 2005 Disengagement.

Explosives aimed at IDF soldiers exposed

IDF fighters locate explosives placed near Palestinian Arab in the Ramallah area.

Iron Dome did not work: 'We will continue to investigate'

IDF releases findings of probe into incidents in which Iron Dome system wasn't activated after rocket fire from Gaza.

Watch: Near-disaster as IDF tank flips over in Jordan Valley

IDF Merkava tank flips over while trying to drive onto transport truck in the Jordan Valley.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructure and military training complex in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Underground terror:

The deepest tunnel Hamas ever dug

IDF builds elevator to allow forces into Hamas tunnel which penetrated into Israeli territory.

Tzalash: Keeping IDF soldiers connected to Torah

"We see the spark and joy in the eyes of our soldiers and it gives us the strength to carry on," says David from the Tzalash organization.

Watch: IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Footage shows IDF attacking Iranian targets in Syria overnight.

Maj General Halevi appointed Deputy Chief of General Staff

Defense Minister Gantz announces appointment of Herzi Halevi as Deputy Chief of General Staff at recommendation of Chief of Staff.