IDF

Thousands riot along Gaza border

IDF says thousands of Arabs rioted along the security fence with Gaza, hurling firebombs and IEDs. No injuries reported.

IDF: Deadly ramming likely an accident

No possibility ruled out, but preliminary investigation suggests killing of woman on Samaria road was not terror attack.

Defense Ministry will allow yeshiva students to fly to Uman

Following pressure from haredi parties, Defense Minisrry waives ban on overseas flights for haredim avoiding IDF service.

New Brigadier General appointed at celebratory ceremony

Avi Balot, commander of the commando unit, will replace Eliezer Toledano, who served as military secretary to the prime minister

Unit pride

It took me time to turn my repentance from shame into pride. From here I call on religious soldiers: Don't be afraid to stand on G-d's side.

IDF base commander suspected of corruption

Commander of Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on leave as investigation into alleged activities underway.

IDF: No criminal investigation in 2014 battle

IDF Military Advocate General releases findings on use of Hannibal Protocol to rescue Hadar Goldin when Hamas violated a ceasefire.

It's official: Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen

Liberman decides to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing following several days of quiet along the Gaza border.

'Yair Golan will not endanger a soldier for the enemy'

Friend of candidate for IDF Chief of Staff furious after bereaved families send letter opposing his candidacy over past statements.

Wounded IDF soldier regains consciousness

IDF soldier seriously wounded in training accident regains consciousness, communicates with relatives.

Reserve soldier suspended after leftists complain

Video of soldier confronting leftist in Har Hevron posted to social media causes IDF to suspend soldier. 'All I did was push the camera.'

Bereaved father: How could Golan compare us to Nazis?

Father of slain soldier relates how officer did not know whether he was allowed to open fire on terrorist who killed his son.

Hesder students flock to IDF

Over past three weeks, 650 hesder yeshiva students enlist for active service.

Demolition order for home of Adam terrorist

IDF soldiers issue demolition order for home of terrorist who murdered Yotam Ovadia on July 26.

100 bereaved families protest Chief of Staff candidate

Families of fallen soldiers demand defense minister nullify candidacy of Maj. Gen, Yair Golan over willingness to put soldiers at risk.

Terrorists throw grenade at soldiers on Gaza border

Weekly riots along Gaza border continue. Rioters try to infiltrate Israel, attack IDF soldiers with grenade.

Radical haredi faction to sue police over foul smelling spray

Yerushalmi Faction says new police policy of individual targeting radicals with foul smelling 'skunk' spray violates the law.

IDF topples Hamas headquarters

Watch: In a message to Hamas, Israel obliterates terror organization's alleged Gaza command center. Escalation shows no sign of ending.

'The cabinet is only good at talking'

Former Shas head Eli Yishai had harsh criticism for how Israel is handling the flare-up with Gaza.

Israeli official: 'Hamas suffered a severe blow'

Netanyahu meets with top army brass in order to plan next moves with Gaza as rockets reach Be'er Sheva for the first time in four years.

IDF Southern Command head visits Sderot

IDF leaders visit southern city struck by rockets fired by Gaza terrorists.

IDF will work to crack down on 'religious gender segregation'

After 30 religious troops turned their back on parachuting instructor, manpower chief meets with radical feminist lobby, promises 'changes'.

IDF strikes on the Hamas underground terror targets

IDF jets target terror tunnels, Hamas military compound.

Improvement in condition of critically injured woman

Alarms activate this morning around Gaza, political-security cabinet to meet at noon. Hospital reports improvement in woman's condition.

Senior IDF official: We'll evacuate towns if we need to

IDF official says he doesn't see the end of this round of fighting, Israel is recruiting reserves and moving forces to the south.

South under fire:

IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets

More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.

36 rockets fired from Gaza

Rocket strikes by terrorists from Gaza continue after at least 2 injured by rockets.

IAF strikes 12 terror targets in Gaza after rocket barrage

Red Alert siren sounds again after rocket barrage from Gaza injures 2. IAF strikes 12 targets.

2 injured in Gaza rocket barrage

8 rockets fired from Gaza. 2 injured, including child. Iron Dome intercepts 2 rockets.

Hesder Yeshiva Association:

'Soldiers did not turn their backs on female instructor'

Hesder Yeshiva Association says report religious soldiers disrespected female instructor 'fake news.'

'Whoever can't look at a woman, how can he kill a terrorist?'

IDF officers warns soldiers who turn away from looking at a woman may not have what it takes to serve in combat.

IDF reinforces Gaza division

IDF increases forces near Gaza in response to Hamas threat that Israel 'will not be able to sleep at night.'

IDF: No tolerance for disrespect towards female instructors

IDF responds to incident where 30 religious paratrooper trainees turned their backs on a female instructor.

Israel and Gaza: How did we get here?

IDF explains how Hamas has continuously provoked conflict with Israel since the 2005 Disengagement instead of building up Gaza.

Gaza terrorists fire at IDF soldiers

Watch: IDF targets Hamas post after terrorists fire at soldiers.

Two IDF officers dismissed following training accidents

Two officers removed as commanders following serious training accidents in the elite Maglan unit of the IDF.

Petition:

Calls to expose IDF connection with Mandel Institute

Lavi organization demands IDF Spokesman provide full information about curricula IDF cadets undergo by outside institutes.

Israel intercepts second Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla carrying 'humanitarian aid.'

Gazans infiltrate into Israel

IDF targets Hamas post in Gaza after a number of suspects infiltrate Israel and hurl firebombs and an explosive device.

IDF evacuates Israeli-run humanitarian clinic in Syria

'Mazor Ladach' field clinic, established in Syrian border area in cooperation with US, closes.

Kfir Brigade:

Fighting terror, protecting the home front

Captain Benayahu Cohen, commander of the Shimshon company in the Kfir Brigade, writes to the brigade's new recruits.

Weapons found near Hevron

Security forces arrest suspected terrorists, confiscate illegal weapons, money.

Watch: IDF observes ISIS terrorists on Golan

IDF publishes documentation of the surveillance of the terrorist squad that was liquidated in Syrian Golan Heights.

Satmar leadership enraged after girls visit IDF museum

'The Satan tricked our holy daughters into visiting an unclean place due to its connection with the Zionist ugliness.'

IDF captures terrorists who launched shooting attack near Bet El

Terrorists who carried out shooting attack near Bet El 3 weeks ago came from same refugee camp.

Druze officer who protested Nationality Law suspended

Officer announces in post he would resign from army in protest of legislation; punished with 14-day suspension from office.

'I'm convinced many more will follow'

Moshe Feiglin backs up his son after he was expelled from combat for calling on fellow troops to refuse orders.

Moshe Feiglin's son booted from combat unit

IDF kicks out politician's son after he wrote a viral Facebook post calling on troops to refuse orders that endangered them.

IDF arrests Arabs suspected of operating Hamas TV channel

IDF detains 20 in a large-scale operation targeting Hamas' efforts to incite violence.

Widow of IDF commander marries another military hero

"At a time when there is no light, life can surprise us for the good," the widow said.

Religious IDF soldiers forced to listen to transgender lecture

Soldiers in commanders course complain after being forced to listen speech lauding transgender lifestyle. IDF says lecture was a mistake.

IDF: Decision to deploy David's Sling was correct

Despite the failure to shoot down Syrian rockets, army stands by decision to deploy the vaunted anti-missile system.

IDF clarifies modesty regulations for female soldiers

Amid the anti-religious uproar over IDF's modesty regulations, general says commanders must not tweak guidelines.

PA report: Two dead in Gaza air strike

Palestinian Arab media report that two Palestinian Arabs were killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza.

Watch: IDF operates in the village of the murderer

IDF continues operation in village of Kobar, from which the terrorist who murdered Yotam Ovadia came.

IDF targets Gaza observation post

Gazan terrorists fire at IDF soldiers, IDF retaliates.

Shots fired at IDF troops in northern Gaza

Shots fired at IDF forces in northern Gaza. IAF attacks observation post.

Chief of Staff visits scene of stabbing attack

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot visits scene of the attack in Adam, where Yotam Ovadia was murdered.

Violent riots along Gaza border continue

IDF says 7,000 Palestinian Arabs took part in violent riots along the Gaza border. Hamas claims 14-year-old shot dead.

IDF questions terrorist's family

4 arrested in Arab village of Kobar following deadly stabbing attack by resident of village. Rioters throw firebombs at IDF forces.