IDF

'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.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer.

Cleared for publication:

IDF Lieutenant Colonel M. killed in Gaza

One officer, Lt. Col. M, killed, one injured and evacuated to hospital during IDF operation three kilometers deep inside Gaza.

Hamas: Zionist special force infiltrated using civilian car

Hamas says IDF force entered Gaza in a civilian car and "murdered" a senior Hamas official.

7 Hamas terrorists eliminated in Gaza

IDF says forces engaged in 'exchange of fire' in Gaza operation, 7 Hamas terrorists killed in airstrikes.

Youth loses fingers in IDF training accident

Boy trying out for elite combat unit severs fingers while putting up a tent.

Gaza Arab caught after infiltrating into Israel

Arab crosses border fence from northern Gaza into Israeli territory, reaches one of the local communities.

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

Special documentation from the 'Witnesses in Uniform' delegation at the Lopochowa Forest and Birkenau and Majdanek extermination camps.

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Arab sources report that Israeli security forces surrounded building in hometown of Barkan terrorist. However, he was not inside.

Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years

After decades of searching, remains of the body of Air Force pilot Yakir Mordechai Nave Lieper Z"L are found

'Rights Paper' that's trying to damage Jewish nature of IDF

The Secular Forum posts their 'Rights' with the intent to damage the Jewish nature of the IDF

Home of Barkan terrorist to be demolished - partially

Army issues demolition order for two stories of home where Barkan terrorist lived prior to attack which left two Israelis dead.

Terrorist shot during stabbing attack near Kiryat Arba

Attempted terror attack reported near Israeli town of Kiryat Arba near Hevron. Terrorist shot and neutralized.

‘You defend the state from its enemies’

President Rivlin visits IDF Judea and Samaria Division. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I thank you and your families.”

IDF soldier suspected of attacking civilians with ax

Soldier on leave allegedly shot at two Israelis, attacked others with an ax.

Watch: Israel's special forces practice for war in Cyprus

Together with the Cypriot National Guard, IDF's Commando Brigade prepare for all-out war.

PA accuses Israel of plot 'to drown Hevron in settlers'

Spokesperson for the PA in Ramallah condemns Israeli announcement of the building of new housing units in Chevon's Old City

Senior officer:

'I say you can be religious soldier and also shave; Now shave.'

Southern Command human resources officer Col. Alon Matzliach orders soldier: 'I think one can be a religious soldier and also shave beard.'

Report: IDF fires on arson balloon terrorists

5 reportedly targeted in air strike after launching arson balloons at southern Israel.

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

Israeli aircraft fires on terror cell launching firebombs attached to balloons towards Israeli territory.

12 wanted terror suspects and weapons dealer arrested in Samaria

12 wanted suspects were taken into custody throughout Samaria. Illegal weapons dealers detained next to Shechem, weapons seized.

IAI signs massive weapons deal

Israel Aerospace Industries will supply missile defense systems to the tune of $550 million to an undisclosed country in Asia.

3 Gaza terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike at Gaza terror cell which approached Israeli security fence. 3 terrorists reported killed.

Netanyahu welcomes nomination of new IDF Chief of Staff

Netanyahu says Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi is a worthy candidate for IDF Chief of Staff.

Hamas terrorist killed in clashes near Ramallah

Security forces open fire at rioters who threw rocks at them in Na'alin. One of them, a Hamas terrorist, killed. Three officers injured.

Who is Major General Aviv Kochavi?

A profile of the intellectual and enigmatic officer who will become the IDF's next Chief of Staff.

IDF helps rescue Jordanian children trapped by flood

Israeli Air Force assisting in rescue of children trapped in Jordanian bus by flood waters after request by Jordanian government.

Watch: Israel's Navy SEALs practice freeing ship from terrorists

A rare look into the elite Shayetet 13 naval commandos and the methods they use to take over a hijacked ship.

Senior officer denies claims IDF not ready for war

Despite IDF ombudsman's warning's over IDF's depleted state, high ranking officer tells Arutz Sheva that such charges are baseless.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

Sirens heard in the Eshkol and Merhavim Regional Councils in the Gaza envelope. IDF says Iron Dome was activated.

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Head of Southern Command at ceremony for new head of Gaza Division: 'Our advantages over our enemies are clear and tangible.'

Arab rioter killed in Samaria clashes

One killed in Samaria after rioters shoot fireworks at IDF soldiers during army operation.

IDF captures suspect who aided Barkan terrorist

Israeli forces apprehend Palestinian Authority resident who aided Barkan terrorist, helped him hide following deadly attack.

Army: No shots were fired at Israeli soldiers in Hevron district

Army investigation into reported shooting attack on IDF soldiers suggests no shots were actually fired at soldiers.

Round of officers appointed to rank of colonel

Female Lt. Col. Tal Caspi to head 2020 Administration in Computer and Defense Division and be promoted to full colonel.

Belev Echad dinner brings together Fauda stars, Jewish activists

Belev Echad Dinner to honor stars of “Fauda,” as well as Shay and Lisa Zach, Raz Budany, and Alison Wolfson.

10,000 Arabs take part in weekly Gaza riots

IDF says Hamas acted toward restraint in weekly Gaza border riots, stresses that "it is expected that terrorism will stop."

Talking Turkey

'Everything that was struck was destroyed'

IDF general says Hamas will 'find it difficult' to replace facilities destroyed in response to rocket attack on Be'er Sheva.

'This is what a home hit by a rocket looks like'

Watch: IDF Intl. Spokesman takes viewers on a tour of the Be'er Sheva home hit by a Gaza rocket.

Watch: Gaza terror cell eliminated in IDF strike

Footage shows terrorist cell in northern Gaza Strip preparing to fire rocket at Israel - only to be eliminated in airstrike.

Terrorist killed as IDF launches airstrikes after rocket attack

Israel hits 20 terrorist positions across Gaza Strip after rocket hits Israeli city. One terrorist reported killed.

'Sovereign country can't tolerate constant attacks'

Be'er Sheva mayor demands government provide solutions, says sovereign country cannot allow constant attacks.

Ron Arad in never before published photos

IDF publishes photos of navigator Ron Arad from the time of his military service, on the 32nd anniversary of his capture.

IDF to demolish home of Barkan terrorist

Home of terrorist responsible for shooting attack in Barkan industrial zone to be demolished, IDF announces.

'Close Abbas in his Ramallah headquarters'

Islam expert Prof. Moshe Sharon calls on Israel to take a firm hand not only against the PA chairman, but also against Hamas.

500,000 youth hikers walk 'in soldiers' footsteps'

Program encouraging teens to enlist in IDF combat units to launch for its 15th year, bring students to sites on Golan Heights.

Free birth control pills to be distributed to female soldiers

Goal is to reduce number of female soldiers choosing abortion. Last year, abortions cost IDF over 4 million shekels.

'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'

Soldier who identified the incident on the Gaza border over the weekend recalls what took place.

IDF: We thwarted mass breach of the security fence

IDF officer details how Gazans hurled explosives, attempted to cross into Israel en masse.

IDF apprehends Gazan infiltrator

Gazan who entered Israel without weapons transferred for questioning.

Gaza border incident:

Terrorists detonated explosive along border fence

Investigation of incident along Gaza border finds 20 terrorists placed explosive device along the fence, detonated it and broke in.

IDF kills Gaza terrorists who infiltrated Israel

Terrorists detonate bomb on the Israel-Gaza border fence, attacked an IDF position inside Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff to address Friends of IDF gala in NYC

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces to celebrate ‘A Night of Heroes’ marking Israel's 70th year of independence.

Watch: Terrorist nabbed following stabbing attack

Terrorist who stabbed two IDF soldiers located and arrested in joint operation of IDF, police, Border Police, and Shin Bet security agency.

Samaria terrorist captured

Security forces capture 19-year-old Palestinian Arab terrorist who carried out stabbing attack near the Samaria Regional Brigade base.

IDF to reconsider decision sparing Old City terrorist's home

The military had previously decided not to demolish the home of Adiel Colman's killer after deciding that the terrorist was mentally ill.

Netanyahu:

'It's not worth trying us'

After Israel destroys Hamas tunnel, Netanyahu says terrorists wasting their time trying to dig into Israel. 'It's not worth trying us.'

'No shame in preserving Jewish majority in Galilee'

Defense Minister Liberman lays cornerstone for new IDF rehabilitation and maintenance center in Nazareth Illit.

Religious Zionist general to be Liberman's IDF secretary

Controversial IDF officer Brig. Gen. Ofer Vinter becomes an aide to Defense Minister after years of being held back for promotion.