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Bennett: Religious people are held back in the IDF

'There's a problem here and we have to correct it,' Bennett says.

Bennett: Religious people are held back in the IDF

Two children infiltrate Israel, armed with a knife

IDF soldier gives armed Gazan children water, sends them back to their parents.

Two children infiltrate Israel, armed with a knife

40,000 Gazans riot on Israel's border

Tens of thousands of violent rioters gather along Gaza-Israel border, hurl rocks and grenades.

40,000 Gazans riot on Israel's border

IDF fires at Hamas military post in northern Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military post after terrorists throw explosive devices at the security fence along the Gaza border.

IDF fires at Hamas military post in northern Gaza

IDF official warns Gazans: Stay away from the border

Head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration in Gaza to Gazans: Hamas is wasting your money on fruitless riots.

IDF official warns Gazans: Stay away from the border

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

Chief of the Staff Aviv Kochavi approves plans for the preparation for expected violent riots on the Gaza border fence.

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

In wake of 'human animals' furor, Kotler leaving Channel 13 News

Channel 13 News sources said that Kotler wasn't fired nor did she resign but she is going on unpaid vacation for about a year.

In wake of 'human animals' furor, Kotler leaving Channel 13 News

Netanyahu hints at 'extensive campaign' in Gaza

PM orders IDF to prepare for 'extensive campaign' in Gaza Strip following rocket attacks, says Israel fighting war on multiple fronts.

Netanyahu hints at 'extensive campaign' in Gaza

IDF prepares for 'Land Day' escalation on Gaza border

Army completes preparations for violence expected along Gaza border during 'Land Day' protests over the weekend.

IDF prepares for 'Land Day' escalation on Gaza border

IDF aircraft open fire on Gaza terror cell

Terrorists in northern Gaza Strip launch balloon bombs towards Israeli territory, prompting IDF aircraft to open fire.

IDF aircraft open fire on Gaza terror cell

Demolition order for home of Ofra terrorist

Head of Central Command orders demolition of home of terrorist who murdered infant Amiad Israel Ish-Ran.

Demolition order for home of Ofra terrorist

'We must raise motivation for combat service'

President Rivlin meets with new recruits at IDF induction center. 'We must do all we can to ensure the IDF remains the people's army.'

'We must raise motivation for combat service'

Soldier injured in ramming attack released from the hospital

IDF soldier seriously injured in attack in Samaria on March 4 finally released from the hospital, plans to return to the army after rehab.

Soldier injured in ramming attack released from the hospital

Report: 1 killed during clashes with IDF south of Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority claims 1 killed, 3 wounded by IDF fire as Arab rioters clash with Israeli security personnel near Bethlehem.

Report: 1 killed during clashes with IDF south of Jerusalem

Rocket fire continues

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF Chief of Staff to send additional forces to southern command as attacks from Gaza continue.

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

Balloon arson from Gaza continues despite Hamas claims of a ceasefire.

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

'Gaza rehabilitation a higher priority than the IDF'

Parents of Hadar Goldin demand government act to bring their son's body home as military response to Hamas rockets continues.

'Gaza rehabilitation a higher priority than the IDF'

'How do you wake up in the morning?'

Amid attacks from Gaza Strip, many Israelis forced to trade in their usual morning routines for emergency runs to bomb shelters.

'How do you wake up in the morning?'

IDF announces demolition of Ariel terrorist's home

IDF informs family of terrorist who murdered two in Ariel of upcoming demolition.

IDF announces demolition of Ariel terrorist's home

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack terror targets belonging to both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Schools in Gaza envelope will be closed on Tuesday.

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza

Senior political source: Netanyahu approved each target from DC

PM holds security consultation in Washington over escalation with Hamas, picks targets for IAF to strike.

Senior political source: Netanyahu approved each target from DC

IDF attacks offices of Hamas chairman

Israeli warplanes strike offices of Hamas chairman Ismail Haniyeh as retaliation for rocket attack continues.

IDF attacks offices of Hamas chairman

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

3-story structure which served as headquarters of Hamas intelligence destroyed in IDF retaliation for rocket attack.

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

IDF Spokesman in Arabic: 'Hamas responsible for everything'

IDF Spokesman Avihai Edri in statement to Gaza residents in Arabic: 'IDF will respond appropriately; Hamas responsible for everything.'

IDF Spokesman in Arabic: 'Hamas responsible for everything'

IDF confirms: Attack on Gaza begins

IDF confirms that military response to rocket that injured 7 north of Tel Aviv has begun. Arab media report several airstrikes.

IDF confirms: Attack on Gaza begins

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF issues warning to Gaza area residents that air force will attack Gaza in near future. Rail traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot halted.

IDF tells Gaza area residents: 'We'll attack soon'

IDF sends reinforcements to southern Israel

IDF calls up reservists, moves two brigades south, after rocket hits family home, wounding seven.

IDF sends reinforcements to southern Israel

Terror money seized in Hevron

IDF confisctes terror funds, arrests 12 wanted suspects.

Terror money seized in Hevron

Rock terrorism: Arab killed by IDF fire

IDF soldier opens fire after rocks thrown at Israeli vehicles. One Arab killed, three wounded.

Rock terrorism: Arab killed by IDF fire

'IDF must re-think mixed-gender battalions in wake of attack'

The response of the mixed-gender batallion to the shooting attack at the Ariel junction on Sunday called 'an operational failure.'

'IDF must re-think mixed-gender battalions in wake of attack'

IDF marks end of Operation Northern Shield

IDF holds ceremony marking end of operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels, awards soldiers and units for excellent performance.

IDF marks end of Operation Northern Shield

IDF won't place shelters at Judea, Samaria, junctions

Yesha Council demands shelters placed at Judea, Samaria, junctions be removed, IDF acquiesces.

IDF won't place shelters at Judea, Samaria, junctions

A time for miracles:

IDF celebrates Purim with heartwarming induction ceremony

Four special youth join the IDF in a personalized induction ceremony. Families: 'It's a Purim miracle.'

IDF celebrates Purim with heartwarming induction ceremony

Watch: Security forces pursue Ariel terrorist

Security forces capture murderous terrorist, IDF publishes footage from operation.

Watch: Security forces pursue Ariel terrorist

Two terrorists eliminated near Joseph's Tomb

Terrorists threw explosives at IDF soldiers securing worshipers at Joseph's Tomb. The forces returned fire, eliminating two terrorists.

Two terrorists eliminated near Joseph's Tomb

Ariel terrorist neutralized

Terrorist who murdered 2 at Ariel Junction killed after heavy firefight with security forces.

Ariel terrorist neutralized

'This is not a lone terrorist, these are skilled fighters'

Rafi Levengrond, whose daughter was murdered in the Barkan attack, not surprised that the IDF finds it difficult to locate Ariel terrorist.

'This is not a lone terrorist, these are skilled fighters'

Report: IDF raiding PA village of Burqin

IDF forces reportedly entered villages in the area near the attack at the Ariel junction.

Report: IDF raiding PA village of Burqin

Watch: Hunt for terrorist continues

IDF forces search for terrorist who carried out attack at Ariel and Giti Avisar junctions.

Watch: Hunt for terrorist continues

IDF maps out home of Samaria terrorist as manhunt continues

Israeli forces continue searches for terrorist responsible for Sunday's attacks. IDF lays groundwork for demolition of terrorist's home.

IDF maps out home of Samaria terrorist as manhunt continues

'Israeli lives are holy, the judicial system is not'

New Right leader Bennett says his party will work to remove legal interference preventing IDF from fighting terror effectively.

'Israeli lives are holy, the judicial system is not'

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Rocket launcher was loaded, aimed, in preparation for future war, Hamas 'just as surprised' as Israel when missiles launched at Tel Aviv.

Hamas arrests terrorists who fired at Tel Aviv

Special: Meet the Israeli pilots who attacked Gaza

IDF pilots who retaliated for attacks on Tel Aviv talk about their orders and attack. 'We did everything to allow you to sleep at night.'

Special: Meet the Israeli pilots who attacked Gaza

IDF estimates: Terrorists didn't intend to target Tel Aviv

IDF emphasizes: Hamas responsible for preventing rocket attacks, targets hit by IDF are all military.

IDF estimates: Terrorists didn't intend to target Tel Aviv

IDF attacks targets in Gaza, rockets fired toward south

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in response to rocket attack on central Israel. IDF Spokesperson: Hamas responsible for attack on Gush Dan.

IDF attacks targets in Gaza, rockets fired toward south

IDF intel unveils new Targeting Center

New IDF Targeting Center brings together army intelligence data with systems capable of singling out most pressing threats.

IDF intel unveils new Targeting Center

Hezbollah's malicious plans exposed: How should Israel react?

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, a former IDF intelligence official, talks about the 'Golan File'.

Hezbollah's malicious plans exposed: How should Israel react?

29 terrorists captured during major anti-terror sweep

IDF nabs dozens of wanted terror suspects, uncovers hidden weapons cache during raids in Judea and Samaria.

29 terrorists captured during major anti-terror sweep

Escalation in Israel's south

IDF strikes on military targets in Gaza after grenade round lands in Israeli town.

Escalation in Israel's south

Naftali Bennett:

'I will bring the IDF back to being lethal and victorious'

New Right chairman: I am not entering a government that promotes a Palestinian state, period.

'I will bring the IDF back to being lethal and victorious'

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

Security forces capture two suspects who crossed Gaza border fence. They were transferred to the Shin Bet.

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

Armed Gazans nabbed while infiltrating into Israel

IDF captures two armed Gaza Arabs on border attempting to infiltrate into Israeli territory.

Armed Gazans nabbed while infiltrating into Israel

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Givat Assaf terrorist

IDF confirms it demolished home of terrorist who murdered two haredi soldiers.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Givat Assaf terrorist

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes and military aircraft attack Hamas military compound in retaliation for firing of explosive balloons and rockets.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF major discovers his brother was ramming attack victim

IDF major serving in Kfir Brigade receives notification of ramming attack - and finds out his brother was the severely injured officer.

IDF major discovers his brother was ramming attack victim

Four Arabs found carrying pipe bombs

In two separate incidents, Israeli authorities discover a group of Arabs to be hiding pipe bombs.

Four Arabs found carrying pipe bombs

IDF officer wounded in attack identified

Yisrael Meir Elitzur identified as IDF officer wounded in Monday's ramming attack.

IDF officer wounded in attack identified

Israeli aircraft hit Hamas post in Gaza after bomb attack

After bombs hurled at Israeli security fence, IDF planes hit Hamas position in northern Gaza.

Israeli aircraft hit Hamas post in Gaza after bomb attack

IDF strikes Hamas position following balloon attack

IDF aircraft attacks Hamas position in southern Gaza in response to the sending of balloons carrying an explosive device into Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas position following balloon attack