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Planes from Cyprus help extinguish fires in Israel

Delegation from Cyprus including firefighting planes lands at Tel-Nof Base.

Israel inaugurates INS Magen ship in Germany

Israel's first Sa'ar 6 corvette officially named in Germany.

Women's movement: Put 'Mother and Father' back on IDF forms

Shovrot Shivyon women's movement slams surrender to LGBT pressure, says there was 'no public discussion,' conservatives are 'silenced.'

IDF drops traditional parental identifications

Instead of 'Mother' and 'Father,' recruitment forms now ask to name 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2.' 'IDF has succumbed to LGBT demands.'

IDF closes probe into death of paraplegic Gaza protester

Israeli military says 'no evidence' that IDF soldiers responsible for death of paraplegic Gaza protester who died during border protests.

Ahmed Tibi's fake news

IDF clarifies that contrary to claims of MK Tibi, parents of Gazan girl who died of cancer did not want to enter Israel with her.

Firebomb launched from Gaza lands in IDF base

Explosive device found in IDF base was one of 30 sent into Israel.

From sleeping on the street to an IDF combat officer

When Lieutenant Avi (Avremi) Laufer was 14, he never dreamed that 11 years later he would be an IDF combat officer. Read his moving story.

10,000 riot along Gaza border fence

Rioters burn tires, throw stones and explosives in Nakba Day protests.

IDF completes preparations around Gaza for 'Nakba Day'

IDF closes sites, reinforces troops near Gaza border, out of concern for violence, escalation.

IDF to Gazans: The terrorism only hurts you

IDF's Arabic language spokesman to Gazans: For your safety, stay away from the security fence.

Satmar hasidim buy pizza for IDF soldiers

Satmar hasidim visiting from US buy pizza for soldiers serving in Hevron.

15,000 celebrate Independence Day at IDF Samaria exhibition

Thousands throng to largest IDF exhibition in Israel in Samaria to enjoy free shows, exhibits

It's the IDF against the Islamic Vernichtung

Israel allegedly ordered IDF: End operations before Eurovision

Government orders army to 'achieve necessary operational goals' in weekend fighting with Hamas before Independence Day and Eurovision.

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets

IDF fighter planes attack 30 terror targets belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Two soldiers injured by mortar fire on Gaza border

One soldier is moderately injured and the other is lightly injured. They were evacuated to the hospital for treatment.

IDF: Hamas cyber attack against Israel foiled

The IDF cleared for publication that an IDF and Israel Security Agency operation thwarted an attempted cyber attack by Hamas on Israel.

Cabinet instructs IDF to up retaliatory attacks in Gaza

IDF forces begin targeted assassinations of Hamas terrorists in response to hundreds of rocket attacks on Israel.

Watch: IDF hits terror targets in Gaza Strip

Israeli aircraft strike terrorist positions in Gaza Strip, after hundreds of rockets fired at Israel from coastal enclave.

IDF eliminates terrorist behind Iranian funding of Hamas

Israeli fighters kill Hamas terrorist who transferred Iranian money to Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes 260 targets in Gaza

IDF attacks terror tunnels, weapons productions site, several Hamas launching stations, and other terrorist targets.

'The knock on the door, the symbol of loss'

President Rivlin meets members of IDF casualties unit whose job is to inform families when soldiers are killed.

IDF prepares for 'several days of fighting'

IDF bolsters forces in south. 8 terrorists eliminated in attacks by Air Force, while Gazan mother, daughter killed by Hamas fire.

IDF attacks Hamas security and military intelligence offices

IDF fighter jets attack a six-story building in the Rimal neighborhood of northern Gaza.

This is how the terror tunnel in Gaza was destroyed

In response to the rocket barrage from Gaza, IDF attacks dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets, including a terror tunnel.

IDF hits 120 terror targets

IDF attacks Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror targets in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.

PA factions threaten to respond to Israeli 'aggression'

Gaza factions threaten to retaliate after two Hamas terrorists killed in IDF air strike.

Two soldiers wounded in shooting incident near Gaza

IDF officer and female soldier wounded in shooting along Gaza border. IDF attacks Hamas military post.

Rockets fired at southern Israel

Two rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel. Earlier, Israeli warplanes attacked Hamas military compound.

Anti-Israel legislation submitted to US Congress

Legislation proposed by Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum would prohibit US funding to IDF over detention of children.

Security forces seize lathe for manufacturing weapons

Israeli security forces seize lathe used to explosives and grenades, arrest eight wanted terror suspects.

IDF soldier injured in southern Israel

Soldier moderately injured during a routine operation, evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.

Dishonorable discharge for reservist who hit Leftist operative

IDF Judge Advocate General rules soldier 'acted improperly', won't be called to future reserve duty. No legal proceedings will be initiated.

IDF completes 'Allied Spirit X' exercise

IDF completes first-ever training exercise on foreign soil in 'peak' of cooperation with US, British, and German forces.

Watch: Paratroopers sing 'Hatikva' in Germany

IDF paratroppers sing Israel's national anthem during joint army exercise. The exercise included US, German, and British soldiers.

Israel to free 2 prisoners after soldier's body returned

Israel agrees to release two Syrian prisoners in gesture of 'goodwill' following return of IDF soldier Zachary Baumel's remains.

Smuggling of Jordanian weapons into Israel foiled

Israeli police thwart the smuggling of dozens of pistols and submachine guns from Jordan into Israel.

IDF demolishes home of Ori Ansbacher's murderer

Security forces arrive with bulldozers at home of terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher after the Supreme Court approved the demolition.

General closure on Judea and Samaria during Passover

Opening of crossings and lifting of closure will take place after the holiday in accordance with an assessment of the situation.

'Cleared for publication': Netanyahu with IDF soldiers

Netanyahu publishes pictures taken in the election period on social media, ridiculing the AG's ban on pictures with IDF soldiers.

Did Israel attack an Iranian WMD site in Syria?

It appears that the raid may have taken out an Iranian WMD site in Hama, Syria, that appeared to be modeled on the disputed site in Iran.

Will Haredim soon join the Israeli Air Force?

Is Israel's Air Force the next frontier for haredi integration into the IDF?

British Chief of Defense Staff visits Israel

British army chief of staff hails cooperation with IDF, meets IDF Chief of Staff Aviv, visits Yad Vashem.

Mixed-gender service? We won't be able to perform reserve duty

A fourth battalion will now also incorporate mixed-gender service, leaving only one battalion out of five single-gender.

Soldier's family: Everyone loved him

Family remembers soldier killed when bus rolled over. Driver under arrest.

Women will not serve in tank combat positions

IDF ends controversial program to integrate women into Armored combat units, says program too expensive right now.

It's over: The white tribe and the Mizrachim

Tragedy during tryouts for Paratroopers Brigade

18-year-old who was critically injured in bus accident in the Negev dies of his injuries.

Top secret special intel unit recognized for anti-terror work

Head of IDF Intelligence Directorate awards Unit 504 for its work in the north for the last 5 years.

Disparities in IDF unit routine norms

Examining committee recommends series of measures aimed at strengthening initiation and control processes in some commando units.

Voting begins in IDF bases

Soldiers to vote for 72 hours in 640 polling stations. Soldiers of the Special Tasks Engineering Unit were the first to vote.

General closure in Judea and Samaria on election day

IDF will impose general closure on Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and close Gaza crossings on Tuesday.

Hamas claims dozens wounded in border riots

IDF says some 10,500 Palestinian Arabs take part in weekly "March of the Return" violence along the Gaza border.

'A meaningful and intense day after 37 years'

Head of IDF Casualties Dept addresses return of body of MIA Zachary Baumel.

Rivlin: The end of 37 years of pain and doubt

President thanks IDF for finally returning body of First Sergeant Zachary Baumel 37 years after he was killed in Lebanon.

Demolition order against terrorist's house issued

IDF Central Command commander orders demolition of house of terrorist who murdered Gal Kaidan and Rabbi Achad Ettinger last month.

Golani fighters refuse order while on call in Gaza

Nine soldiers who were posted to Tze'elim refused to participate in a training drill and were sent to 20 days' detention.

First-ever rapid deployment of THAAD in Israel completed

EUCOM completes first-ever short-notice rapid deployment of the THAAD system in Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.