IDF

Chief of Staff awards citation to Navy's Commando Unit

Israeli Navy honored for series of operational activities over the last year.

Military exercise in southern Israel

IDF schedules three-day military exercise in Ashkelon.

Hearings for 5 IDF officers for soldier's drowning

IDF officers will undergo hearings after an investigation reveals that a navigational training exercise deviated from safety regulations.

Partner with us and help build an Aliyah Yeshiva in Samaria

The heart of Israel is Judea and Samaria. Without a strong presence there, Israel is weakened tremendously.

Life sentence for terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky

Brother of murdered soldier says death penalty, monetary fines, will deter terrorists more than 'summer camp jail.'

A quiet revolution:

Haredi IDF graduates to join the Mossad?

An employment conference for haredi IDF graduates includes representatives of the Mossad and the Israel Prison Service.

IDF raids hidden weapons factory PA camp

IDF, Border Police arrest owners of lathe used to make weapons in Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem in overnight raid.

Arabs suspected of firebomb attacks arrested

IDF soldiers from Netzah Yehuda Battalion carry out arrests of suspected Arab terrorists.

Shooting incident on Egypt-Israel border

Israeli security forces discover Egyptians smuggling drugs into Israel.

North American immigrant with autism joins Israeli military

'It’s a win-win situation for the country, the soldiers, and for me,' new soldier Michael says.

How Hamas is using Whatsapp to try to gain IDF secrets

IDF reveals attempts by Hamas hackers to use cellular chat application to trick soldiers into revealing sensitive information.

IDF: Killing of Hamas member a mistake

Army says soldiers misidentified law enforcement official as armed terrorist near border fence.

Hamas threatens Israel after 'security officer' dies

Hamas threatens revenge after member killed at border by Israeli soldiers.

Watch: How terror tunnel was uncovered

IDF continuing to investigate route of tunnel discovered during construction of underground barrier around Gaza border yesterday.

Camp for bereaved teens kicks off

D.C. and Philadelphia-area summer camp for children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers offers participants fully-funded fun.

Terror tunnel exposed in southern Gaza

IDF locates tunnel while constructing underground barrier along the Gaza border.

IDF shoots down Gaza drone which violated Israeli airspace

Unmanned aircraft from Gaza Strip violates Israeli airspace, is shot down by IDF.

Watch: IDF operations following ramming attack

Security forces arrested terrorist who carried out ramming attack last night near Hizma. Father of terrorist arrested with him.

Terrorist who carried out ramming attack arrested

IDF and Shin Bet arrest terrorist suspected of running over five soldiers near Hizma. IDF confirms incident was terror attack.

Five soldiers injured in ramming attack

Five IDF soldiers were injured when a car rammed into them near Hizma, in northern Jerusalem

Reform rabbis to perform IDF funerals?

IDF chief rabbi instructs military rabbinate to respect families' wishes after State tells court Reform rabbis to perform military funerals

'Israel's trump card': Submarine fleet marks 60th anniversary

Israeli navy celebrates 60th anniversary of establishment of submarine force.

IDF to allow Reform military funerals

State representative announces to Supreme Court that Reform rabbi or 'rabbah' will be permitted to hold military funeral ceremonies.

'You are a model for Israeli society as a whole'

President Rivlin presents certificates of excellence to this year's IDF’s outstanding reserve units.

'Arabs see soldiers who can't guard properly'

A former IDF soldier tells Arutz Sheva about worrying pattern of soldiers stationed in the field who are distracted, unprepared for action.

Watch: Special air show at IDF Air Force Base

IAF Aerobatics team appears in skies above Hatzerim Air Force base, honoring graduation from flight course.

US Defense Attaché to Israel concludes two years of service

Brig. Gen. Corey Martin concludes service in Israel, will be replaced by Brig. Gen. Charles Brown.

The real reasons why Israeli haredim don’t serve in the IDF

Shmuel Rosner and Dr. Shlomo Fischer discuss the Israeli haredi population and its unique challenges.

'Destroy terrorists' homes - even if they killed no one'

IDF 'examining' security agency's request to destroy terrorists' homes - even if the victims are injured instead of murdered.

IDF officer who used racial slur against Ethiopian punished

Paratroopers officer who used racial slur won't participate in commanders' course, report says.

'Everyone has something to contribute'

Naftali Stubin, a participant of the unique educational program in Israel for students with special needs wins Outstanding Soldier award.

Soldiers recorded running from Arabs

Arab news outlet claims IDF soldiers ran away from rock throwers. IDF: Recording doesn't tell the full story.

Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel

General Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations.

Watch: IDF conducts massive military exercise in north

Following discovery of terror tunnels on border with Lebanon, Israeli army holds largest exercise in years, with land, air, and sea units.

Officer deposed for hitting radical leftist returns to IDF

Shalom Eisner, removed from IDF after being filmed hitting provocative activist, returns to temporary reserve duty for his former position.

From the army of Judah - to the IDF

Watchtower used to transmit messages dating from time of King Hezekiah uncovered, excavations by IDF soldiers in southern Israel.

Watch: IDF busts massive car theft ring

IDF soldiers carry out large-scale operation in the city of Qalqilya, arresting 8 for violent car theft.

IDF officer ordered to apologize for racial slur

IDF captain uses racial slur against soldier, is forced to apologize. IDF: No place for hurtful statements, we're investigating.

'IDF using fake data to convince religious women to enlist'

A report says that the IDF estimates that within five years the number of religious girls who enlist will be doubled.

This week: Large-scale military exercise

Exercise, to conclude on Thursday, will entail heavy military traffic, including vehicles and aircraft, at points around the country.

Thousands of Arabs riot along Gaza border

Some 6,500 Palestinian Arabs confront IDF soldiers along Gaza border. 49 Arabs reportedly injured by IDF gunfire during the riots.

'Next war will be worst in Israel's history'

IDF Major General Yitzhak Brick: 'Every day 1,000 - 2,000 missiles could hit us in the next war - God help us.'

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF warplanes and aircraft attack a number of targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on Sderot.

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi Appoints New IDF Spokesperson

Aviv Kochavi appoints Brig. Gen. Hadi Zilberman as the next IDF spokesperson after previous appointment became embroiled in controversy.

IDF Northern Commander:

'Lebanon will pay heavy price in the next campaign'

At ceremony marking Second Lebanon War 13th anniversary, IDF Northern Commander referred to Nasrallah threats as 'result of great pressure'.

'Arrest the uniformed terrorists'

Samaria leader warns: Palestinian Authority 'policemen' shot IDF soldiers purposely, must be arrested.

Report:

IDF soldiers, PA security forces exchange fire in Shechem

PA officials say IDF forces surrounded building of Palestinian Preventive Security headquarters and exchanged fire with officers there.

'IDF Navy will continue protecting Israel's borders'

IDF Navy officer relates to the incident which took place near the northern shores of Israel

Netanel Felber's PT: He's making progress, gives us much hope

A Kan News profile on Netanel Felber reveals that he is slowly making progress at his rehabilitation program at Sheba in Tel Hashomer.

Watch: IDF troops take control of foreign cargo ship

IDF receives report of arson aboard foreign cargo ship, works with captain to find, arrest, stowaway.

'A role model for many Israelis'

IDF mourns Pres. Rivlin's wife Nechama, says she opened her home and heart to soldiers, served as a role model for many.

New IDF digital unit to thwart attacks in Judea and Samaria

In the past year, the IDF has changed its perception of the war on terrorism and established the digital unit.

'We don't need more haredi soldiers'

Senior Israeli journalist, Yossi Yehoshua, says that IDF is overstaffed, making drafting of haredi youths unnecessary.

Watch: Israel Air Force and elite 'Egoz' unit in Cyprus

IAF forces and commando unit take part in special join Cypriot military for special training exercise featuring remotely piloted aircraft.

IDF completes destruction of main Hezbollah attack tunnel

IDF announces 'flagship' attack tunnel dug by Hezbollah to infiltrate Israeli communities has been sealed.

Does International Criminal Court have jurisdiction over IDF?

Conference chaired by IDF Military Advocate General to discuss issues at forefront of global interest in armed conflict law examines issue.

IDF confiscates illegal weapons in Hevron

Illegal M-16 assault rifle, gun, discovered in Hevron.

Report: Israel destroyed a spy device in Lebanon

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen network claims an IDF UAV destroyed a spy device in southern Lebanon.

IDF launches airstrike on Syria

IDF confirms airstrike on Syrian missile launcher following attack on IAF plane. Syrian media reports casualties.

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

100 wounded vets join forces in celebration of family and sport at The Veteran Games and Conference.