IDF

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.

Is Israel ready for another war?

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

IDF Presents: What it takes to be a great leader

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

Gaza Division receives Certificate of Appreciation

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

Supporters of FIDF to cycle across Israel

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

Court hands would-be terrorist 7.5 years in prison

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

IDF won't buy vegetables from Gaza

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

Bereaved family boycotts murder trial

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

Watch: IDF forces operate in Barkan terrorist's village

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

Barkan shooting attack

Relatives of terrorist arrested, home raided

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

IDF Chief of Staff visits forces stationed on Gaza border

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

IDF blocks roads near Gaza border ahead of clashes

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

Islamic Jihad vows to oppose cease fire

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

100,000 see IDF's strength

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

Is the IDF woefully unprepared for war?

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

IDF searches for child terrorist after attempted knife attack

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

Troops attacked in Qalqiliya

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

Gazans with knife caught infiltrating Israel

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

IDF most vegan army in world

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

Security forces map terrorist's home

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

Record number of female religious soldiers

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

IDF soldiers attacked while taking medication for detainee

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

Rivlin sees 'the impressive power of the IDF'

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

'We are determined to defend the residents'

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

Watch: IDF neutralizes explosives

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

Gaza rioters hurl at least 100 explosives at IDF

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

Iranian mayor apologizes for billboard showing Israeli soldiers

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

IDF carries out attack in Gaza as riots continue

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

The IDF as never seen before

IDF soldiers mistakenly featured on Iranian billboard

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

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

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 in Arab town

Border Police confiscate illegal weapons, arrest one Arab suspect.

Children and families connect to IDF through interactive expo.

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

Arab suspects hurl explosives at IDF

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

The murder of Ari Fuld and the lessons of standing up to terror

Gaza rioter killed in clashes with IDF

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

IDF attacks Gaza terrorist cell

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

False alarm in southern Israel

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

Kremlin on relations with Israel: Too early to ask

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

IDF conducts air strikes in northern Gaza

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

IDF embraces disabled volunteers

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

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

Incendiary balloon explodes, IDF attacks in Gaza

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

IAF chief meets Russian commanders in Moscow

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

'End attacks on IDF soldiers'

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

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

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

Gaza rioter killed in clashes with IDF during Yom Kippur

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

Assad blames Israel for downing of Russian plane

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

Downing of Spy Plane:

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

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

Dozens of Gazans infiltrate into Israel

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

Two Gazans killed in border riots

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

Putin: Downing of Russian plane appears to be accident

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

Israel: Syria, not IDF shot down Russian plane

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

IDF fires at terrorists near Gaza border

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

Yom Kppur War archives:

Head of Military Intelligence: There will be no war

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

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IDF prepares to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ari Fuld

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

Drone from Gaza enters Israel

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

Could removed inspection post have prevented deadly attack?

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

Three Arabs die during weekly Gaza border clashes

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

Watch: IDF bus attacked after accidentally entering Qalandia

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