IDF

Documentation: Hezbollah operatives inside a terrorist tunnel

Watch the Hezbollah terrorists documented by an IDF camera in the tunnel of attack terrorism that was exposed today in Israeli territory.

Operation Northern Shield

Terror tunnel located 40 meters inside Israel

IDF says tunnel found leading into northern town dug through hard rock using different methods from Hamas tunnels from Gaza.

Netanyahu: Anyone who tries to harm Israel will pay heavy price

Israeli premier says IDF 'determined' locate and neutralize all cross-border terror tunnels from Lebanon leading into Israel.

Terror tunnel discovered on Israel-Lebanon border

IDF forces on Tuesday discover cross-border terror tunnel crossing from south Lebanon village into Israeli territory.

IDF launches operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels

IDF launches "Operation Northern Shield" to destroy terrorist tunnels dug by Hezbollah.

Murdered soldier's father: 'Sanity has prevailed'

Family of Ronen Lubarsky hails decision to demolish terrorist's house but intends boycotting murderer's trial.

Report: Elite IDF unit entered Gaza posing as aid workers

Israeli special forces unit involved in fateful operation in Gaza last month had posed as group of humanitarian aid workers to enter Strip.

Senior IDF officer removes 'Observe Sabbath Decorum' signs

Training base complex commander removes signs in dining rooms prohibiting smoking and mobile phone use on Shabbat and holidays.

Syrian missile fired at Israel found in Golan Heights

Remnants of missile fired from Syria towards Israeli aircraft found in northern Israel.

Colonel's promotion frozen for shooting rock thrower

Bowing to left wing pressure, Eizenkot decides to freeze promotion of Colonel Yisrael Shomer for shooting rock thrower near Bet El in 2015.

Female soldiers to serve as kashrut supervisors

IDF to draft women to serve as kashrut supervisors. Though position has been open to women for years, policy never implemented until now.

New IDF formation: Paran

Formation to protect Halutza Sands area to city of Eilat, will consolidate border defense battalions Bardelas and Caracal.

Report:

IDF special forces officers entered Gaza under false identities

Lebanese outlet reports details from fateful incident in Gaza in which IDF Lt. Col. was killed in battle with Hamas.

'Protect the State, take care of yourselves'

Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Netanyahu visits the Commando Brigade exercise, meets soldiers taking part.

IDF: Home of Ari Fuld's murderer will be destroyed

Israeli army vows to demolish home of Arab terrorist who stabbed American-Israeli man to death in Gush Etzion shopping center.

It's official:

Aviv Kochavi appointed 22nd IDF Chief of Staff

Kochavi to enter office December 31, replacing Gadi Eizenkot. His deputy will be Major General Eyal Zamir.

32,000 military boots

IDF launches November recruitment period

Thousands of new recruits to arrive in recruitment centers in the next two weeks, join the IDF and serve in field units.

Watch: The Commando Brigade trains for all-out war

Commando Brigade currently participating in 10-day drill spanning the length of Israel.Troops training for all-out war in Lebanon and Gaza.

'It's time for a preemptive strike on Hezbollah'

Former MK Gidon Sa'ar reiterates call for IDF to strike Hezbollah to prevent terror militia from growing stronger.

IDF to Lebanon: May you be free of Iran and Hezbollah

IDF wishes residents of Lebanon a Happy Independence Day on Twitter, takes aim at Iran and Hezbollah.

Bennett hits back at Yair Golan. 'Israel needs to start winning'

Bennett responds after General Yair Golan accuses him of 'weakening the IDF and the State of Israel'.

Netanyahu holds first meeting with IDF brass as defense minister

'We have a common mission to defend Israel's security in every arena.'

The Military Censor's unusual announcement

Military Censor publishes announcement urging public not to publish any information about IDF operations in Gaza.

Bennett does not take back harsh words

Naftali Bennett sticks to what he said about soldiers fearing Military Advocate General. 'A surplus of legalization is costing us lives.'

Terrorist found carrying knife in Pringles container

Female terrorist caught trying to smuggle knife for stabbing attack in snack box at Qalandiya crossing.

Haredi draft dodger disappears after hospital visit

Yeshiva student arrested for draft dodging missing after hospital visit.

Ayelet Shaked:

Trump's Deal of the Century peace plan is a 'waste of time'

Justice Min.doubtful government can survive after Defense Min's departure, says Trump's 'Deal of the Century' unlikely to lead to peace.

Terrorists shot while planting explosives in Binyamin

IDF ambushes terrorist cell which planted explosives, threw firebombs at Israeli vehicles.

'IDF soldiers fear no one'

PM Netanyahu slams Minister Bennett for saying IDF soldiers more afraid of military prosecutor than Hamas leader.

No apology from Bennett

Education Minister rebuffs criticism of remarks that IDF soldiers more concerned with military prosecutor than with Hamas terrorists.

'Lt. Col. M killed during mission to locate terror tunnels'

Second senior Hamas leader claims secret operation during which Israeli officer was killed had aimed to plant spy devices in Gaza Strip.

Four Palestinian Arabs wounded by IDF fire

Four Palestinian Arabs wounded, one seriously, from IDF fire west of Ramallah.

Netanyahu: I will serve as Defense Minister

Prime Minister announces plans to keep Defense Ministry portfolio following departure of Avigdor Liberman, despite Jewish Home ultimatum.

Hamas official: IDF operation meant to plant 'various means'

Senior Hamas official claims IDF operation in Gaza last week was intended to plant "various means" in the enclave.

'IDF spent 45 minutes on the phone telling Gazan to leave'

British reporter describes the extraordinary lengths IDF went to avoid hurting civilians during the recent flare-up in Gaza.

Liberman bids farewell to General Staff forum

Outgoing defense minister: I tried to keep the IDF out of political debates.

Israeli Defense Minister announces resignation

Yisrael Beytenu chief tells faction members he will resign as Defense Minister, call for early elections.

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

Sources close to Defense Minister say he is frustrated with government's response to Hamas attacks, has decided to resign.

Liberman to resign as Defense Minister?

Israeli defense minister sparks speculation with sudden announcement of upcoming public statement scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Terrorist nabbed on Gaza border after botched attack

IDF soldiers attacked by terrorist hurling hand grenades, but manage to capture terrorist after grenades fail to detonate.

Before and after:

These are the Hamas targets attacked by the IDF

IDF releases before and after photographs depicting Hamas strategic targets that were struck in the latest round of fighting.

'Our boys stand there like sitting ducks'

Father of soldier wounded in attack on bus near Gaza asks why soldiers were left to stand by border during volatile period.

Senior Air Force Official:

'IDF levelling seven-story buildings in aggressive response'

Israeli Air Force official says IDF hitting terror targets in urban areas in Gaza, without killing anyone.'

2 terrorists eliminated after rocket barrage on Israel

6 killed as IDF retaliates in Gaza following massive barrage of rocket fire on Israel, including terrorist killed infiltrating into Israel.

IDF destroys Hamas building near schools

Building, in the heart of Gaza City near mosque and diplomatic facilities, served as intel, R&D center. It also contained a kindergarten.

400 rockets fired at Israel, IDF hits 150 terror targets in Gaza

Israeli military says 150 targets in Gaza have been hit thus far in response to Hamas attacks, in response to barrage on southern Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas' Interior Security headquarters

IDF fighter jets attack Hamas' Interior Security headquarters, disguised as a hotel in the Rimal Neighborhood.

IDF official: Hamas crossed a red line

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories warns Gazans: Look at the pictures from 2014.

IDF strikes Hamas' intelligence headquarters

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas' military intelligence headquarters in the Al-Farqan neighborhood of the northern Gaza Strip.

Israel under attack:

Report: IDF given 'green light' in Gaza

PM, Defense Minister reportedly give go-ahead to launch heavy retaliation for 300 rockets fired at Israel. Security Cabinet to meet.

Watch: IDF strikes Gaza terror targets

IDF bombs 70 Hamas, Islamic Jihad targets, including terror tunnels, in response to launch of 200 rockets at Israel.

IDF: Hamas to feel our 'full intensity'

Iron Dome intercepts 60 out of 200 rocket launches as Israel finds itself under siege.

Watch: Home struck by Gaza rocket

IDF publishes images of one of multiple homes struck by rockets fired by Hamas terrorists during barrage.

IAF strikes Gaza in response to rockets

IDF responds to firing of dozens of rockets from Gaza. PM at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.

200 rockets:

Israel under fire

Red alert sirens blare across southern Israel following deaths of IDF Colonel, Hamas terrorist leader. 1 hurt in mortar attack.

Thousands attend funeral of Lt. Col. M.

Special forces soldier killed in firefight with Hamas terrorists in Gaza laid to rest in his hometown. Rivlin: 'Your dad was a hero.'

'It's a miracle my son came back'

IDF officer wounded during battle with Hamas terrorists regains consciousness.

Fallen IDF Officer:

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

IDF officer killed during battle with Hamas terrorists to be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. Monday, leaving behind a wife and two children.

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

President Reuven Rivlin, Jewish Home chief Naftali Bennett eulogize IDF officer killed during Gaza fighting. 'He ensured our safety.'

'IDF special unit's mission wasn't targeted assassination'

Fateful special forces operation in Gaza wasn't planned as targeted assassination of Hamas leader, IDF says.