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Chabad hasid donates a quarter million shekels to IDF, police

Australian delegation brings warm clothes to IDF, Border Police, in Judea and Samaria, dedicates event halls to the tune of $71,508.

Chabad hasid donates a quarter million shekels to IDF, police

Security forces arrest man suspected of throwing 24 firebombs

Israeli security forces confiscate illegal weapons, arrest 17 suspected terrorists.

Security forces arrest man suspected of throwing 24 firebombs

Arab rioter killed as IDF searches for Ariel terrorist

Arab media claim rioter shot and killed by IDF forces during manhunt for terrorist who murdered Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal in Ariel Monday.

Arab rioter killed as IDF searches for Ariel terrorist

Terrorist Manhunt:

Report: IDF surrounding home in Shechem

PA media outlets claim IDF forces converging on home owned by father of Israeli-Arab terrorist who murdered Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal.

Report: IDF surrounding home in Shechem

'It's heroic to live on after being injured in a war'

Film chronicling 3 wounded Israeli soldiers helps high school students connect on Yom Hazikaron.

'It's heroic to live on after being injured in a war'

Who's laughing now?

Opinion: Leftist groups mocked Likud MK Miki Zohar's comments on female combat soldiers, but research shows Zohar may be right after all.

Who's laughing now?

'Why is the IDF promoting transgenderism and LGBT issues?'

Minister blasts IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot over what he calls excessive 'glorification' of IDF's transgender and LGBT soldiers.

'Why is the IDF promoting transgenderism and LGBT issues?'

IDF relaxes restrictions on facial hair for religious soldiers

The IDF relaxed its grooming standards to enable religious soldiers to grow beards after revised rules in 2016 caused a huge backlash.

IDF relaxes restrictions on facial hair for religious soldiers

Suspect in Havat Gilad murder arrested

Samaria: IDF forces arrest Arab suspected of assisting murderers of Rabbi Raziel Shevach near community of Havat Gilad.

Suspect in Havat Gilad murder arrested

Arab rioter killed in clashes in Jenin

19-year-old Palestinian Arab rioter killed during clashes with the IDF in Burqin, near Jenin.

Arab rioter killed in clashes in Jenin

IDF strikes Hamas targets

Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas targets

'The terrorist's wife and father-in-law were arrested'

Security forces operate in Jenin-area town to capture terrorist responsible for murdering father of six in January.

'The terrorist's wife and father-in-law were arrested'

Israeli attacked after entering PA village

Israeli citizen attacked by Arab rioters after entering the village of Abu Dis, rescued by Israeli security forces.

Israeli attacked after entering PA village

'Whoever says that girls can do anything is wrong'

Zionist Union MK and Major General Eyal Ben Reuven opposes IDF's attempt to gender integrate combat units.

'Whoever says that girls can do anything is wrong'

'IDF should avoid pursuing agendas not related to security'

Naftali Bennett weighs in on dust-up between IDF and prominent Religious Zionist rabbis over expansion of mixed-gender units.

'IDF should avoid pursuing agendas not related to security'

IDF orders thousands of shoulder-fired infantry rocket launchers

Israeli army expands arsenal of MATADOR infantry rocket launcher system, purchasing thousands from Rafael corporation.

IDF orders thousands of shoulder-fired infantry rocket launchers

App exposes locations of IDF bases and patrols

Application monitoring athletic activity exposes location of IDF bases, training exercises and patrol routes.

App exposes locations of IDF bases and patrols

Security forces confiscate firebombs, firearms, and magazines

Israeli security forces discover, confiscate firearms and magazines from Arab home, arrest 18 wanted terrorists.

Security forces confiscate firebombs, firearms, and magazines

Gov't pushes for harsher punishments for weapons thieves

Key ministerial committee approves legislation that would harshly increase punishments handed out to weapons thieves.

Gov't pushes for harsher punishments for weapons thieves

IDF to Lebanon:

'Your country has become one big missile factory for Iran'

IDF warns the Lebanese people about the Iranian takeover of their country. 'The IDF is ready - the choice is in your hands.'

'Your country has become one big missile factory for Iran'

Driver rammed soldier in Herzliya

Authorities search for driver who rammed and IDF soldier in Herzliya.

Driver rammed soldier in Herzliya

PA Security forces discover 12 explosive devices

Arab protesters burn effigies of US Pres. Trump, VP Pence, draw 'X' on photo of PM Netanyahu. Security forces safely detonate explosives.

PA Security forces discover 12 explosive devices

Man charged with throwing garbage bag and injuring soldier

Beit Shemesh resident charged with throwing object at vehicle while crowd gathered around IDF soldier caught in haredi neighborhood.

Man charged with throwing garbage bag and injuring soldier

IDF puts destroyed terror tunnel on display

The demolitions of Gazan terror tunnels are typically top-secret operations. But now the army has opened a demolished tunnel for display.

IDF puts destroyed terror tunnel on display

Condition of wounded officers improves

Officers wounded apprehending murderers of Rabbi Raziel Shevach could be released from the hospital tomorrow.

Condition of wounded officers improves

'Better to go to jail than to serve in mixed-gender units'

Dean of Sderot Hesder Yeshiva calls on his students to go to military prison rather than serve in combat units with women.

'Better to go to jail than to serve in mixed-gender units'

Hundreds of worshipers visit graves of Aaron's sons in Samaria

Guarded by the IDF, hundreds visit graves of Elazar and Itamar, sons of the first High Priest Aaron, in hostile Arab village of Awarta.

Hundreds of worshipers visit graves of Aaron's sons in Samaria

WATCH: Israeli soldier injured in ramming attack

Arab driver rams into IDF soldier near Jordan River baptism site.

WATCH: Israeli soldier injured in ramming attack

Shabak: Terrorist who killed Rabbi Shevach may still be alive

Israeli security forces believe terrorist who organized Rabbi Shevach's murder to be still alive.

Shabak: Terrorist who killed Rabbi Shevach may still be alive

Hunt continues for rabbi's killers

Hamas vows more terror attacks after security forces break up terror cell responsible for murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

Hunt continues for rabbi's killers

Watch: IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel

Army releases footage of demolition of Hamas terror tunnel along Israel-Gaza border.

Watch: IDF destroys Hamas terror tunnel

Lost 'shtreimel' lands haredi man in IDF prison

22-year-old haredi man says it never crossed his mind that his missing traditional fur hat would land him in a prison cell.

Lost 'shtreimel' lands haredi man in IDF prison

Shootout in Jenin

Terrorists who murdered Rabbi Shevach captured

Security forces locate hideout of three terrorists in Jenin. One of them eliminated, two others arrested. Two Israeli officers wounded.

Terrorists who murdered Rabbi Shevach captured

Torah scroll finds a home at Iron Dome unit

Soldiers at the Southern Iron Dome unit celebrate a Torah scroll dedication together with the family of a deceased Holocaust survivor.

Torah scroll finds a home at Iron Dome unit

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The Iranian threat is not theoretical'

IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot says Iran still aims to achieve nuclear weapons and is trying to harm Israel's security through its proxies.

'The Iranian threat is not theoretical'

Calls for vengeance distributed at IDF base

Soldier arrested on suspicion of printing leaflets calling for revenge after terrorist murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

Calls for vengeance distributed at IDF base

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Commander of IDF’s Southern Brigade assures residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom that they are safe following terror tunnel demolition.

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli fighter plans attack terrorist infrastructure in Gaza. Security agencies announce closure of Gaza-Israel crossing.

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Watch: Undercover Border Police officers arrest Arab rioters

Undercover Border Police officers arrest three Arabs participating in violent riots.

Watch: Undercover Border Police officers arrest Arab rioters

'The mission is clear - find the terrorists'

IDF remains on high alert in the Shechem area as it continues the search for the terrorists who murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

'The mission is clear - find the terrorists'

IDF continues search for Samaria terrorists

IDF forces operate near Shechem in an attempt to locate terrorists who murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

IDF continues search for Samaria terrorists

IDF foils roadside ambush

IDF foils planned rock and firebomb attack, confiscates weapons, terror money, arrests 17 wanted terror suspects.

IDF foils roadside ambush

US comic accused of supporting 'genocide' over birthday wishes

Sarah Silverman's social media post wishing her IDF-soldier nephew a happy birthday leads to wave of anti-Israel comments.

US comic accused of supporting 'genocide' over birthday wishes

Significant decrease in number of terror attacks

New IDF data: 99 terrorist attacks took place in 2017 compared with 269 attacks in 2016. IDF seized 10 million shekels of terror money.

Significant decrease in number of terror attacks

Israel releases woman from 'slap video' on bail

Nour Tamimi released from prison on bail after court rejects prosecution's appeal against her release.

Israel releases woman from 'slap video' on bail

Israeli teens were paid by a US NGO to write anti-draft letter

Israeli teens were paid by a US NGO to write anti-draft letter

Introducing the IDF's 'startup unit'

IDF presents top-secret tech unit which develops apps to increase combat effectiveness in real time.

Introducing the IDF's 'startup unit'

Increase in IDF fatalities in 2017

Increase in accidents involving soldiers contributes to 25% increase in IDF fatalities over previous years.

Increase in IDF fatalities in 2017

Exclusive:

1st Bedouin in IAF pilot's course

First Bedouin soldier joins IAF's exclusive pilot course as IDF works to ensure better integration of minorities.

1st Bedouin in IAF pilot's course

Dozens of terrorists and rioters arrested

Security forces arrest, interrogate, 26 terrorists and 12 violent rioters.

Dozens of terrorists and rioters arrested

Reserve soldiers fuming over August summons

'I have no problem doing reserve duty- but why does it have to be in August, when I need to keep my kids busy?'

Reserve soldiers fuming over August summons

MK to Chief of Staff: Return Torah classes to IDF base

Likud MK pens letter to IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot demanding answers, after popular Torah class at central IDF base scrapped.

MK to Chief of Staff: Return Torah classes to IDF base

US far-left subversion is reaching Israel

US far-left subversion is reaching Israel

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

IDF spokesman says Israel retaliated for rocket fire, emphasizes Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza's residents.

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

MK Michael Oren: IDF must 'shoot to kill' suspected terrorists

On Twitter, MK Michael Oren calls for IDF to ‘shoot to kill’ suspected terrorists, says Neve Tzuf terrorist attacked medics treating him.

MK Michael Oren: IDF must 'shoot to kill' suspected terrorists

Rockets fired from Gaza interrupt event honoring fallen soldier

Iron Dome intercepts two missiles as a third falls in Israeli territory, damaging a building.

Rockets fired from Gaza interrupt event honoring fallen soldier

The Spielberg dilemma

The Spielberg dilemma

Detention extended for girl who slapped soldiers

Court orders Ahed Tamimi spend another five days in jail for slapping soldiers, releases cousin.

Detention extended for girl who slapped soldiers

Teenage terrorist behind attempted bombing of IDF court

Police sappers disarm two pipe bombs brought by terrorist to blow up military court in Samaria.

Teenage terrorist behind attempted bombing of IDF court

'High school graduates have become confused'

Deputy Defense Minister says using IDF enlistment to advance a political agenda is shameful and hypocritical.

'High school graduates have become confused'