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'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'

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

Photos: Saying goodbye to Eizenkot

President Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu and past and present senior defense officials came to say goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff.

Comrades of killed soldier: We were briefed on what to say

Soldiers say they were briefed about what was proper to mention during investigation into death of soldier killed in navigation accident.

Outgoing Chief of Staff - Up close and personal

As Lt. Gen. Eisenkot approaches the end of his tenure, IDF Spokesperson releases for publication the 'informal' album of 4 years of service.

IDF attacks two Hamas underground structures

IDF fighter jets target two Hamas underground structures in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on southern Israel.

Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of times

In an interview with the New York Times, IDF Chief of Staff sheds light on shadowy war with Iran in Syria.

Terror attack thwarted in Hevron

IDF shoots a knife-brandishing terrorist in Hevron on Friday.

IDF attacks two Hamas posts

IDF aircraft targets two Hamas military posts in response to violent riots on the Gaza border.

Stabbing attack thwarted south of Jerusalem

IDF soldiers neutralize Palestinian Arab who attempted to carry out a stabbing attack in Kiryat Arba.

IDF nabs terror cell responsible for Shabbat shooting attack

Terrorist cell which opened fire on Israeli town south of Jerusalem last Shabbat captured.

Hundreds of Israelis visit 'Tomb of the Seventy' deep in Samaria

450 Israelis visit Hill of Pinchas in Palestinian Authority village in Samaria, believed to be burial place of biblical figures.

Is the IDF ready for all-out war?

'More force and roadblocks won't cause terror to disappear'

Chief of Staff: "Anyone who says that a little more force will cause terrorism to disappear – doesn't know what he is talking about."

'Training exercise in which soldier drowned followed the rules'

IDF officers tell investigators soldier's death during navigation training exercise not the result of failure to follow operation rules.

IDF inaugurates new athletics facility

New athletics stadium opened at Camp Ariel Sharon thanks to $1 million donation by Friends of the IDF.

Missing 3-year-old found alive and well in Samaria

IDF, police find child who went missing by Itamar after large-scale search

'My son died for nothing'

Father of IDF soldier who drowned during training exercise rips commanding officer over son's death. 'You don't give a damn.'

Hundreds at funeral of soldier killed in training accident

Sergeant Evyatar Yosefi, who was killed during a training accident in the Galilee, laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul military cemetery.

Watch: Moshe Arens on founding of the IDF

Watch fascinating Moshe Arens interview where he discusses the defenses of Israel, IDF history, and his view of the future.

Evyatar Yosefi identified as soldier killed in training accident

Soldier drowns after falling into Galilee stream during flash flood.

IDF mourns Moshe Arens

IDF says former defense minister led technological evolution and development of Israel's military.

IDF soldier killed during training course in Galilee

Young man carried away by flash flood in northern Israel was IDF soldier engaged in navigation training exercise.

Nahal Haredi soldiers under investigation

Soldiers from IDF's Nahal Haredi battalion are under suspicion of attempting to release right-wing activists who had thrown stones at Arabs.

IDF strikes Hamas strongholds in retaliation for balloon bomb

Israeli attack helicopters open fire on Hamas positions in Gaza Strip, after bomb-laden balloons launched into Israel via model airplane.

IDF's growing use of drones on battlefield

Unmanned technology in field intelligence units seems to be way forward on modern battlefield around the world, and the IDF is no different.

Netanyahu's military secretary reprimanded

Eizenkot chides Brigadier-General Avi Blut for not relaying Netanyahu's orders to stop Amona evacuation in time.

150 haredi soldiers sworn in at Western Wall plaza

Netzach Yehuda Battalion holds first swearing-in ceremony since Givat Assaf attack.

Successful CPR at IDF swearing in ceremony at Western Wall

Father of soldier at military ceremony saves life of man who collapsed during event at the Western Wall

Netanyahu:

'We destroyed Hezbollah's secret weapon'

PM addresses 650 IDF cadets. 'President Trump acts against Iranian threat economically while we act militarily.'

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad says goodbye to outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot, who expresses appreciation for the joint work between the bodies.

Pipe bomb thrown at soldiers in Samaria

Suspect flees after throwing explosive at IDF soldiers in northern Samaria.

Hebrew U lecturer blasted for berating uniformed IDF soldier

Im Tirtzu Zionist organization 'calls on Education Minister to immediately intervene and fire this violent lecturer.'

Watch: Lecturer yells at student in uniform

Senior lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem documented shouting at female student who arrived to class in IDF uniform.

IDF finds illegal M-16 rifle in Arab village

Assault rifle commonly used by IDF found in village near Hevron. 2 suspects arrested.

'You saved my life'

Soldier who foiled terror attack in Samaria last week meets with young woman whose life he saved.

Watch: IDF forces search for Givat Assaf terrorist

Arab outlets report IDF arrested 11 suspects during searches in village of Kobar, including 6 relatives of terrorists involved in attacks.

IDF summarizes 2018:

Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks

Army publishes summary of annual data indicating a decrease in number of shooting and rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Residents of terror tunnel village flee as cement floods streets

Watch: Israel floods Hezbollah terror tunnel with cement, which spills out on Lebanese side into village of Kafr Kila.

IDF: It will take 'weeks' to destroy all Hezbollah tunnels

Israeli army says operation to destroy all Hezbollah attack tunnels in the north to continue as long as necessary.

Liquid cement used to destroy terror tunnel floods village

IDF publishes images of cement used to detroy terror tunnel flooding Lebanese village where Hezbollah dug the tunnel.

'I was thinking: This is probably a terrorist attack'

Soldier who fired at terrorist in Samaria recalls: "I recognized a vehicle that was speeding toward us, I told the civilians to move."

IDF uncovers another Hezbollah attack tunnel

Fifth Hezbollah terror tunnel discovered, destroyed as part of Operation Northern Shield.

What the generals don't know and an ordinary IDF soldier does

IDF Comptroller: The ground forces are prepared for war

After examination by three committees, the IDF is convinced of its readiness for war and is committed to narrowing existing gaps.

Five female IDF observers sent to jail

Five female IDF observers sent to 10 days incarceration after refusing to paint wall at base on Gaza border.

You joined the haredi family in the IDF

IDF haredi administration head in special column for recruits to haredi Chitzim paratroopers and Tomer Brigade.

'We have deprived Hezbollah of its attack tunnels'

PM, Security Cabinet tour area of operations on northern border where Hezbollah tunnels are being destroyed.

Watch: Soldiers lightly injured when jeep overturns

Three IDF soldiers lightly injured when jeep overturns after trying to avoid hitting another vehicle.

Rivlin hosts "Special in Uniform" soldiers

The President hosted IDF's special needs soldiers who are part of the "Special in Uniform" program.

IDF fires at terrorists who crossed fence in Golan

IDF troops fire towards armed suspects who crossed the Alpha Line into Israel near the Syrian border.

Our security guarantee: The IDF

Israel can defend itself and doesn't need favors of foreigners. We're no longer dhimmis who have to bend before every breeze. Opinion.

For the first time: IDF blows up terrorist tunnel in the north

The stage of neutralizing the tunnels in Operation Northern Shield begins with explosion of the first tunnel.

Soldier hurt in traffic accident dies of his injuries

Sergeant posthumously promoted to Sergeant First Class after succumbing to injuries sustained when he was struck by a car.

Watch: IDF begins destroying Hezbollah terror tunnels

Israeli forces demolish cross-border terror tunnels built by Hezbollah into Israeli territory.

IDF begins neutralizing Hezbollah terror tunnels

Israeli army neutralizing cross-border terror tunnels from southern Lebanon into Israel, following discovery earlier this month.

Exposé: European organization harasses IDF soldiers in Hevron

Im Tirtzu organization exposes anti-Israel NGOs operating inside Hevron to harass IDF soldiers.

IDF soldier critically injured in accident in south

IDF soldier critically injured in car accident near Kibbutz Mefalsim, evacuated to the Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.

Israel reveals Hezbollah's latest cross-border terror tunnel

IDF aerial photographs show torched trees and overturned rocks, suggesting Hezbollah tunnel into Israel was dug in 2016-2017.

Brigade commanders tour Binyamin terror zone

Judea and Samaria Division Commanders tour sites where recent terrorist attacks launched and discuss dealing with surprise incidents.

Soldiers injured as military vehicle overturns

IDF reveals nature of training accident that left 2 soldiers injured in northern Israel.