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IDF scraps partnership with controversial Mandel Institute

Chief Education Officer ends program that sent IDF's top officers to be educated by left-wing lecturers.

Haaretz calls on public to monitor 'religionization' in IDF

Far-left newspaper joins the fight against against traditional observance in the IDF, school system.

Israel significantly relaxes gun license regulations

The move is expected to cause hundreds of thousands of Israelis to apply for a license immediately.

IDF retaliates after Syrian shell lands in buffer zone

IDF hits Syrian post after shell lands near Israeli security fence.

IDF campaign to stop soldiers from downloading spyware apps

Apps downloaded from Google Store give terrorists access to all phone information, recording devices, cameras.

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IDF to stop distributing tear gas to soldiers

Spray intended to help soldiers neutralize terrorists, but IDF concluded measure inefficient, improper use could be dangerous.

Terrorist killed in Gaza infiltration attempt

IDF troops fire on 4 terrorists who breached border fence and attempted to set fire to military post.

Liberman: Labor party's natural place with Arab parties, Meretz

Defense Minister says it is to be expected that Labor would vote against draft law.

Prison for Duvdevan soldier charged with manslaughter

Soldier whose 'friendly fire' killed sergeant sentenced to 18 months in prison.

IDF official's car stolen in Europe - with secret documents

Car carrying sensitive IDF documents stolen during meeting while security guard left car - while it was still running.

IDF drone shot down near Gaza

IDF drone documenting violent rioters shot down. IDF Spokesperson: No fear that information was leaked.

Watch: IDF gives humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees on border

IDF: Transfers tons of humanitarian aid to Syria refugees on Israeli border, but bars refugees from entering Israel.

'We will win every encounter with the enemy'

Friends of the IDF unveil new synagogue, donate Torah scroll to IDF base in southern Israel.

'Women in a tank wouldn't survive in war'

Head of pre-military program warns of the dangers of integrating female soldiers in armored units.

Liberman to bereaved family: We salute you

Defense Minister invites family of soldier killed by marble block to pilots' course graduation.

Education Corps house inaugurated in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter

'Home to connect people's heritage, legacy of the land, legacy of battle, and heritage of State of Israel,' says Chief Education Officer.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Series of sirens heard in Gaza Belt region. IDF says 12 rockets fired, three of them intercepted by Iron Dome.

Soldier convicted for selling weapons to civilian

IDF soldier gets 7.5 years in prison for stealing 3 M-16s from his base and selling them.

IDF attacks arson balloon launchers

IAF aircraft targets vehicle used by terrorists to launch arson balloons in Gaza.

Soldier injured in accident near Kiryat Arba

Reservist soldier seriously injured in operational accident in Kiryat Arba.

Watch: Surprise marriage proposal at IDF ceremony

Soldiers help captain prepare surprise proposal at IDF ceremony.

University of Haifa wins tender for military colleges

University of Haifa wins Defense Ministry tender for military colleges, schedules studies for July 2018.

Panic in Tel Aviv

Surprise military exercise near Tel Aviv causes residents to panic, call the police.

'We Salute You, Sgt. S'

“Suddenly I blacked out and found myself lying on the grass, covered in blood, and couldn't understand what had happened".

Deadly tank accident caused by deviation from path

IDF completes investigation into death of Sergeant Eliyahu Drori in tank accident. Lessons from the incident assimilated by military.

IDF officer injured near Beit Lechem

Rock-throwing Arab rioters injure IDF officer.

Legendary IDF battlefield tours impart Israeli fighting heritage

IDF Appreciation Day for 1948 fighters for State and IDFs 70th anniversary. 'Their work was important once and is important to this day.'

IDF drone falls in Syrian Golan

IDF says no fear of intelligence leakage after drone malfunctions, falling

Navy tests new torpedo system

IDF completes test of new, more advanced torpedo system that is ready for use in all of Israel's submarines.

New 'Spearhead Fighter' pin unveiled

Insignia awarded to front-line fighters after year combat service adorned with traditional sword and olive leaf characterizing IDF emblems.

IDF strikes Hamas position after arson balloon launch

Israel Air Force strikes Hamas position after terrorists launch helium balloons with incendiary devices against Israel.

ANALYSIS: How to deal with Hamas in Gaza

IDF brass talk of easing Gaza economic crisis as solution, experts disagree.

Ministers demand kite terrorists be killed - but IDF opposed

IDF Chief of Staff says use of open fire rules on flyers of terror kites and balloons legally difficult.

'Summon EU ambassador to explain funding of anti-IDF groups'

Chairman of Hazon Leumi organization calls on PM to summon EU ambassador after report EU to fund legal warfare against IDF soldiers.

Bill: IDF orphans for life

Government approves bill to allow orphans of IDF soldiers killed in action to maintain status past the age of 21.

Meretz's solution: 'Go after the settlers'

Meretz leader MK Tamar Zandberg responds to bill forbidding documentation of IDF soldiers on duty by attacking 'settelers.'

IDF fires at terrorists launching arson balloons

Israeli forces respond to terror groups launching incendiary devices to burn Israeli land.

IDF attacks vehicle of head of kite terror squad

IDF aircraft targets vehicle of one of the leaders of the squads that launched arson and explosive balloons and kites from Gaza.

Gazan kite terror scorches nature reserve

Incendiary kites, balloons, spark over 20 fires in Israel, including near an IDF post and on a nature reserve.

IDF prepares for threat of 5,000 terror kites

Israel girds itself for terror group's threat to launch thousands of incendiary kites and balloons at end of Ramadan.

IDF to add incendiary kites to official weapons list?

IDF weighs adding terror kites to list of weapons, allowing soldiers to fire at terrorists preparing them.

'We saw soldiers who were sweating and tired'

Over 4,170 soldiers stationed near Gaza receive refresher packages from the International Fellowship Vehicle.

'We'll hit Israel with 5,000 incendiary kites, balloons'

Gaza terrorists say they will send 5,000 kites and helium balloons attached to explosives into Israel tomorrow.

First time in Judea and Samaria: Offensive drone in action

Flying long distances quickly and releasing riot dispersal material accurately - Binyamin Brigade presents the new offensive drone.

Army recruits who refused to visit Rabin's grave sent to prison

4 recruits from 'Hesder' track given two weeks in prison, after refusing to visit grave of former PM Rabin for ideological reasons.

Watch: Video from unit of murdered soldier

IDF releases video from mission of Duvdevan unit where a soldier was killed when a terrorist threw a marble block at his head.

IDF parachutes onto Polish and German soil

IDF Paratroopers conclude 'Swift Response' training exercise with EUCOM troops in Poland and Germany.

IDF to reduce supply of helium to Gaza Strip

Israel responds to Hamas use of helium gas meant for Gaza hospitals to use in balloon attacks on Israel.

Arabs who vandalized memorial for terror victim arrested

IDF soldiers arrest two Arabs suspected of vandalizing monument in memory of Danny Gonen.

Case closed against IDF soldiers in death of civilian

Soldiers who fired on wrong vehicle while attempting to stop ongoing terror attack will not face prosecution.

Prominent Religious Zionist General to be forced out of the IDF?

Fate of Brigadier General Ofer Vinter to be decided Monday. Vinter is known for his connection to Religious Zionist community, Eli academy.

Watch: IDF neutralizes naval terror tunnel

IDF attacks Hamas special naval force army post, neutralizes naval terror tunnel designed to allow frogman assaults in Israel.

PA: IDF 'the least moral army in the world'

PA foreign bureau accuses Israel of carrying out war crimes in violent riots along Gaza border.

Kite terror sparks 17 fires in Israel

IDF hits Gazans preparing 'terror kites' for use against Israel.

Terrorists fire at IDF troops from northern Gaza

Terrorists fire at IDF troops from northern Gaza as violent riots continue. No injuries reported.

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

Israel allows PA Arabs to pray on Temple Mount, at Cave of the Patriarchs. Meanwhile, Gaza rioters burn tires near border fence.

Watch: Integrated combat on the battlefield

IDF divisions finish 3-week joint training exercise.

IDF to Gazans: Don't be tools of Iran, Hamas

Israeli aircraft drop leaflets warning Gazans not to join Friday's mass riots on Israeli border marking 51st anniversary of Six Day War.

IDF soldiers refuse to visit Rabin's grave

4 soldiers refuse to visit grave of former PM on ideological grounds, flee base to escape discipline.

Court indicts three Bedouin for stealing soldier's weapon

Three Bedouin relatives plan and execute weapons theft, then work to hide evidence.