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

Is IDF ready to fight a war? Chief of Staff says army at highest preparedness, but recent report by former top general suggests otherwise.

What does it take to become a great leader? Current and past chiefs of the IDF General Staff give their answers.

IDF Chief of Staff recognizes Gaza Division's dedication, awards it Certificate of Appreciation.

Supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) gearing up for an intense six-day bicycle ride through Israel this month.

Be'er Sheva court sentences Israeli-Arab to 7.5 years in prison for planning to carry out terror attack against IDF soldiers.

IDF no longer purchasing vegetables from farmers in Gaza, Tulkarm, report says.

Family of Staff Sergeant Ronen Lubarsky boycotts murder trial for terrorist after understanding that terrorist won't get the death penalty.

Security forces operate in village where Barkan terrorist lives, arrest several suspects.

IDF soldiers arrived at the house of the terrorist in the village of Shweika, mapped the building and carried out interrogations and arrests

Senior IDF commanders visit Gaza border area, assess security situation.

About 20,000 Gaza Arabs are expected to participate in riots along the fence.

Islamic Jihad gets a new leader, vows to thwart all political plans aimed at "eliminating the Palestinian problem."

'Our IDF' exhibition concludes after Sukkot. 'The public received a glimpse of the army's strength and tasted the innovation of the IDF.'

Amid fight between Chief of Staff and IDF's Ombudsman over military's readiness, State Comptroller debates opening probe of his own.

Knife terrorist, 8, attempts to carry out attack before escaping the scene.

Soldiers neutralize firebomb-throwing terrorist, provide him with first aid.

IDF catches 2 terrorists attempting to cross security fence with knife from Gaza.

1 out of 18 soldiers declare themselves vegetarian; in three years number of IDF vegans increased 20-fold.

Israeli security forces map out home of terrorist who killed Duvdevan soldier in May.

Defense Ministry reveals 15% increase in religious women enlisting in IDF through midrashot program.

IDF finds soldiers were attacked upon entering Palestinian Arab home in order to pick up medication for a suspect they had arrested.

President Reuven Rivlin visits 'Our IDF' exhibition, says strength of IDF 'has always been its excellent soldiers.'

IDF specialists disposed of the explosive devices and grenades which were hurled during the Hamas-led riots along Gaza border.

IDF units work to neutralize explosives hurled into Israeli territory during Gaza border riots.

Rioters on Gaza border with Israel hurl at least 100 explosives, grenades, at IDF soldiers during border riots.

Mayor of Shiraz apologizes for billboard which mistakenly featured Israeli soldiers.

IDF aircraft attack northern Gaza after grenades and explosive devices thrown at Israeli forces along the border fence.


Red-faced officials hastily remove billboard commemorating Iran-Iraq war that accidentally featured IDF soldiers.

Judea Brigade commander explains IDF security arrangements to protect tens of thousands of worshipers in the city of the patriarchs.

Border Police confiscate illegal weapons, arrest one Arab suspect.

Arutz Sheva visits IDF's hands-on expo for children and families.

IDF troops search for Arab attackers, confiscate 2 illegal weapons.


Health officials in Gaza say rioter killed by IDF fire, 10 more wounded. Gazans hold 'riot at sea' along maritime border.

IDF aircraft attack terrorist cell that fired incendiary balloons from northern Gaza into Israeli territory.

Siren heard around 3:30 a.m. in the Eshkol Regional Council. IDF confirms it was a false alarm.

Kremlin spokesman confirms Putin was brief on Israeli actions in Latakia, but says decision on Russia's next step is premature.

More than 10,000 Gazans riot along security fence with Israel. One soldier injured by grenade shrapnel.

Young adults with disabilities enlist for three year volunteer military service in unprecedented government initiative.

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

Incendiary terrorism from Gaza continues, with 10 fires raging near the Gaza border.

High-ranking officials in Israeli, Russian air forces hold several meetings after accidental downing of Russian plane by Syrian army.

Politicians call for increased sentences after 3 soldiers attacked by haredi extremists in Meah Shearim.

Netanyahu says Israel hoping to prevent break major conflict - but adds IDF prepared to use all of its might if war becomes inevitable.

Rioter in Gaza near Israeli border shot during Yom Kippur succumbs to injuries.

Syrian President writes Putin, says Russian plane was downed over Syria due to Israeli "arrogance".

Israeli military officials head to Russia in bid to prove IDF not to blame for downing of Russian aircraft over Syria.

Terrorists hurl grenade, firebombs at IDF soldiers along Gaza border. Dozens of rioters cross border, vandalize army position.

Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli security forces shoot two Gazans dead as clashes along the border continue.

Russian president says downing of Russian plane wasn't deliberate, will discuss incident with Netanyahu.

IDF acknowledges strike in Syria - but says downed Russian plane was accidentally hit by Syrian missiles after Israeli jets had left.

IDF aircraft opens fire towards terrorists who suspiciously approached the security fence in southern Gaza.

IDF releases minutes of General Staff meetings from day before Yom Kippur War, where assessment no war would happen was made.

Army engineering team maps out home of Arab terrorist who stabbed American-Israeli man to death in preparation for demolition.

IDF soldiers identify drone that infiltrated Israeli territory from Gaza. Searches are underway.

Residents had complained removal of IDF inspection post would lead to more terror attacks prior to murder of Ari Fuld.

12-year-old Gazan killed when struck by 'solid object' during riot - not by IDF fire.

IDF bus carrying soldiers and officers accidentally enters Qalandia, north of Jerusalem, and comes under a hail of stones.
