IDF

Watch: Surprise General Staff Gaza fighting exercise

Armor, artillery, air, intelligence take part in three-day surprise exercise to examine Southern Command preparedness for Gaza fighting.

Kohavi to top brass: Planning a clear victory

The chief of staff to set up a workshop to discuss the IDF's strengths, with aim of achieving a clear victory in war.

With a knife and a firebomb: Two PA Arabs arrested

IDF forces arrest two Palestinian Authority Arabs, find them armed with a knife and firebomb.

US Jewish leaders visit underground Gaza barrier

Participants in Conference of Presidents Leadership Mission to Israel tour Israel’s F-35 fighter squadron and Gaza border.

Chief of Staff visits IDF Gaza Division

Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi assesses situation at the Gaza border.

IDF strikes Hamas post over arson balloons from Gaza

IDF targets Hamas military post in southern Gaza after incendiary balloons launched into Israeli territory.

IDF soldier injured in bomb attack - American immigrant from LA

Soldier injured in bomb attack on Gaza border identified as Yoadd Zaguri, a lone immigrant from California.

New appointments by IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi

Recently-minted IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi selecting his first commanding posts as head of the army.

New Right: Put Oshrat Kotler on trial

New Right to ask Attorney General to try Channel 13 anchorwoman over her statements against IDF soldiers.

The exercise that will strengthen IDF-US Army relations

IDF and US Army complete the joint Juniper Falcon 2019 military exercise.

Chief of Staff: Prepare for Gaza conflict

IDF assessment states that Hamas is likely to provoke a confrontation before the upcoming elections.

Report: Israeli attack on Syria

Syrian media reports Israeli attack in Kuneitra area; Jerusalem maintains silence.

'IDF Special Forces operating in Afghanistan'

Iran claims: Israel sent troops to Afghanistan to gather intelligence on Iranian military movements.

Watch: IDF surveys home of suspect in murder of Jewish teen

Troops operate in Hevron, surveying house of suspected murderer of Ori Ansbacher in order to examine the possibility of its demolition.

8,000 Gazans riot along border

Hamas says two Arabs killed in weekly "March of the Return" border riots.

Watch: IDF arrest in the middle of an Arab village

Arutz Sheva correspondent joins IDF force during arrest of 2 suspected of illegal weapons trafficking.

Joint US military-IDF exercise begins

Preparations at their height for the Juniper Falcon exercise, which aims to deepen cooperation between the two militaries.

A-G tells Netanyahu to stop using IDF in election materials

Attorney General rules that it is improper for Netanyahu to share photos of his trips to IDF bases on social media for election campaign.

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

In the past year alone, the IDF's cyber defense battalion thwarted some 130 attacks, most by Iran, on military infrastructure and equipment.

IDF responds following rocket attack from Gaza

Tank attacks Hamas position in southern Gaza Strip in response to launching of rocket into Israeli territory.

Fatah claims Israel 'executed' terrorist

Fatah rejects Israeli claims that terrorist eliminated near Jenin had thrown explosives at Israeli soldiers.

Soldier injured in training accident

IDF soldier flown to Hadassah Ein Karem after being injured during training in the Jordan Valley.

Agreement signed between Assuta Hospital, Defense Ministry, IDF

First agreement signed with Assuta Hospital in Ashdod for treating soldiers and those eligible for rehabilitation.

Thousands of rioters gather along Gaza border

Weekly "March of the Return" protests continue. Hamas says 32 Gazans shot by Israeli troops.

IDF aid delegation returns from Brazil

Team carried out a slew of rescue missions in Brazil following the dam collapse that left dozens dead.

M-16 stolen from IDF base

Military Police are investigating after thieves steal an M-16 rifle from a base in southern Israel.

Settlement security team to be investigated as soldiers

IDF Criminal Investigative Unit takes control of probe as civilian security force members are classified as IDF soldiers when on duty.

National Union Chair: 'Military Prosecutor lacks common sense'

MK Betzalel Smotrich responds harshly to indictment against Netzach Yehuda fighters who struck Arab detainees.

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New IDF cell phone plan deprives officers of privacy

Officers who join cell phone plan designed for them sign a contract allowing the IDF to enter and search phones.

Israeli delegation summarizes first day in Brazil

IDF aid delegation continues to operate in area of collapsed dam, cooperating closely with Brazil authorities to rescue missing.

Unusual warning to IDF fighters in Judea and Samaria

Commander of Judea and Samaria Division writes letter to commanders, warns against excessive force against Palestinian Arabs.

IDF delegation searches for survivors of Brazil dam collapse

IDF aid delegation locates bus trapped by flood after dam collapse, no survivors on board.

Watch: Israeli aid team arrives in Brazil following dam disaster

Death toll in Brazilian dam collapse rises to 58. IDF delegation arrives in Brazil to assist with search and rescue efforts.

'They surrounded me and tried to drag me into the village'

Teenager recounts how Palestinian Arabs stabbed, beat, and attempted to kidnap him near the Samaria community of Adei Ad.

Chief of Staff tours Gaza border

Lieutenant-General Aviv Kochavi toured the Gaza border and held an assessment of the situation.

'New York Yankees' shows support for IDF lone soldiers

NY Yankees send over special hats with their logo alongside an Israeli flag as a gift to lone soldiers. 'These people have a lot of courage'

IDF opens probe after Arab killed in Binyamin region

Adei Ad residents say that their security team killed Arab in order to extricate themselves from a violent Arab mob.

Thousands of Gazans riot along border fence

10,000 rioters throw grenades and rocks at IDF soldiers. In Judea and Samaria, IDF forces eliminate rock-throwing terrorist.

Inside the annual day devoted to lone soldiers

The sixth annual day dedicated to assisting lone soldiers comes to a close. Guests included Prime Minister Netanyahu. 'This is real Zionism.

IDF attacks Hamas military camp

IDF fighter jets target a number of terror sites within a Hamas military camp following incident in which IDF officer was wounded by sniper.

Soldier shot near Gaza returns home

Hospital releases officer whose helmet saved his life from a terrorist's bullet earlier today.

Netanyahu halts money transfers to Gaza

PM orders halt to transfer of Qatari money to Gaza after IDF soldier shot, nearly killed in cross-border attack.

Miracle in the south: Bullet hits helmet, does not penetrate

Soldier only lightly injured by gunshot to the head thanks to his helmet.

Soldier wounded by gunfire from Gaza

Terrorists break through security fence, sabotage IDF equipment before returning to Gaza and shooting a soldier.

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

Ski resort closed today in light of tensions in the north, to reopen tomorrow.

'Iran attempted to send Israel a message with Golan attack'

IDF says Iranian attack on Golan was planned long in advance, signals escalation by Tehran.

Report: 11 dead in Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Russia reports that four Syrian soldiers killed by Israeli strikes, while monitor group says total of 11 people dead in attack.

IDF buys 10 tons of dried fruit for Tu B'Shvat

In honor of Tu B'Shvat, the Defense Ministry supplies soldiers with 10 tons of fruits for Tu B'Shvat holiday.

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Sunday night's air strikes in Syria targeted weapons storage sites, an Iranian intelligence site and an Iranian training camp.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force in Syrian territory.

Hadar Goldin's father says army could have returned son

Uvda Investigative Channel releases video of soldiers who had gone after terrorists in tunnels attempting to get Hadar back.

Watch: French sailor rescued by IDF after weeks adrift

Man recovered drifting in a boat with a broken radio and no steering system near the Gaza Strip.

IDF arrests Hamas terrorist who crossed Gaza border

Suspect arrested by IDF soldiers after crossing border fence found to be member of Hamas.

Report: Lebanon captures person who infiltrated from Israel

Lebanese media says army tracks down person who clambered over border fence from Israel.

Indictment against soldier filmed hitting Arab teen in Hevron

IDF soldier charged with assault over incident in November 2017 which was filmed by far-left B'Tselem organization.

Israeli forces uncover weapons factory in Samaria

IDF locates factory in Palestinian Authority-controlled city of Shechem used to manufacture weapons.

Report: Infiltration into Lebanon from Israel

IDF believes breach in northern border fence made by someone who entered Lebanon from Israel.

Yes to National Service, no to military coercion'

Religious girls demonstrate against Education Ministry decision to fund groups that encourage them to join the IDF.

Residents of the north concerned: There are more tunnels

Israelis who live near the border with Lebanon were surprised to hear about the conclusion of Operation Northern Shield.

'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'

President Rivlin says goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot.