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This haredi commander overtook a terrorist - without a weapon

Haredi battalion's new commander is a hero who overtook a terrorist with his bare hands.

This haredi commander overtook a terrorist - without a weapon

Security at the new Ramon International Airport

Large fence, mine-clearing, and multiple layers of security protect Israel's newest international airport.

Security at the new Ramon International Airport

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike terrorist targets belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza in retaliation for fire on Sderot.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas position

IDF responds to gun-fire at soldiers from Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas position

'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'

Family of Hadar Goldin urges government not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'

Unappreciative, ungrateful

Unappreciative, ungrateful

Violent rioting at Gaza fence

IDF reports riots near Gaza fence of past two days particularly violent, including use of marbles, firecrackers, and explosive devices.

Violent rioting at Gaza fence

IDF: 4,000 rioters near Gaza fence

Violent disturbances take place in 14 Judea and Samaria locations, with about 700 violent rioters participating.

IDF: 4,000 rioters near Gaza fence

Watch: Hamas terrorists throw explosives during Gaza riots

IDF reveals Hamas use of grenades, pipe bombs, and live fire in attack on Israeli troops.

Watch: Hamas terrorists throw explosives during Gaza riots

24 terrorists identified among Gaza dead

Ongoing IDF, Shin Bet investigation reveals at least 2 dozen terrorists among rioters killed in yesterday's riots.

24 terrorists identified among Gaza dead

IDF casts doubt on story of baby killed at Gaza protests

Testimony collected by IDF undermines credibility of Hamas Health Ministry's claims infant died from inhaling IDF tear gas.

IDF casts doubt on story of baby killed at Gaza protests

'An infiltration into Israel was prevented'

Defense establishment sums up Monday's events on the Gaza border, preparing for the possibility that they will continue.

'An infiltration into Israel was prevented'

Netanyahu:

'Hamas wants to destroy us - we will act with determination'

Kerem Shalom Crossing was again set on fire tonight by Hamas terrorists. IDF responds against Hamas targets.

'Hamas wants to destroy us - we will act with determination'

Watch: Attempted infiltration under cover of Gaza demonstrations

IDF publishes videos of attempts to breach, damage Gaza security fence.

Watch: Attempted infiltration under cover of Gaza demonstrations

Nine wanted terrorists captured

Authorities arrest nine wanted terror suspects, warn Gazans not to try to harm border fence.

Nine wanted terrorists captured

IDF prepares for 'Nakba Day' riots

IDF increases deployment by Gaza border as Hamas plans 'Nakba Day' riots.

IDF prepares for 'Nakba Day' riots

Here's how the IDF is fighting kite terror

IDF uses drones to down firebomb-carrying kites headed for Israeli territory.

Here's how the IDF is fighting kite terror

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel

IDF planes destroy Hamas terror tunnel near Gaza crossing.

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel

Car ramming attack in Samaria

IDF soldier lightly injured in car ramming attack near Shavei Shomron.

Car ramming attack in Samaria

These are the sites that were attacked in Syria

IDF publishes aerial photographs of Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria.

These are the sites that were attacked in Syria

Terror group: No choice but to respond to Israel militarily

Islamic Jihad terror group says Israel's retaliation to rockets leaves 'no choice' but to attack Israel militarily.

Terror group: No choice but to respond to Israel militarily

IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Qods Force in Syrian territory following rocket barrage on the Golan.

IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IAF attacks targets in Syria after Iran's Qods Force fired a barrage of 20 rockets toward the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

'Go to jail rather than cooperate'

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi calls on religious girls not to show up for 'religion interviews' at army recruitment offices.

'Go to jail rather than cooperate'

IDF orders Golan Heights back to normal routine

IDF says no immediate threat to Golan Heights, schools to function as usual.

IDF orders Golan Heights back to normal routine

Israel orders Golan shelters open over Iran 'activity' in Syria

IDF cites 'irregular' activity by Iranian forces in Syria in changing directives to protect civilians from potential Iranian attack.

Israel orders Golan shelters open over Iran 'activity' in Syria

'Whoever hurts us, we will hurt them'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks at ceremony marking 70 years of the IDF.

'Whoever hurts us, we will hurt them'

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

IDF fortifies northern border to prepare for possible military infiltration by Iranian forces.

Iran's revenge: Israel prepares for infiltration

Haredi businessmen are threatening yeshiva deans, says rabbi

Sephardic-haredi rabbi says prominent religious businessmen demanding yeshiva deans not criticize IDF service in talks with their students.

Haredi businessmen are threatening yeshiva deans, says rabbi

'We will not allow anyone to attempt to harm Israel's citizens'

IDF seizes ax, bottles of gasoline from terrorists who attempted to infiltrate Israel from Gaza. 3 terrorists killed, 1 captured.

'We will not allow anyone to attempt to harm Israel's citizens'

Terrorist infiltration foiled at Gaza border

2 terrorists killed attempting to breach security fence and infiltrate into Israeli territory.

Terrorist infiltration foiled at Gaza border

IDF doesn't recognize 'Traditional'?

IDF soldiers defining themselves 'Traditional' and not shaving during Omer period forced to shave or jailed.

IDF doesn't recognize 'Traditional'?

IDF bombs Hamas position that launched burning kites into Israel

IDF has been attempting to deal with Gaza 'kite terrorism' that has devastated southern farming communities.

IDF bombs Hamas position that launched burning kites into Israel

Arabs 'celebrate' downing of Israeli UAV

Thousands of Gazans continue to riot along the Gaza border, burn tires and flying kites with burning items.

Arabs 'celebrate' downing of Israeli UAV

IDF warns: Don't touch kites from Gaza

IDF warns Gaza kites may be armed with explosives, considers using drones to shoot down flying firebombs.

IDF warns: Don't touch kites from Gaza

Watch: Highly classified IDF unit sings in Farsi

Leaked video shows highly classified IDF unit singing in Farsi during graduation ceremony.

Watch: Highly classified IDF unit sings in Farsi

Soldier hacks into IDF computer system to show its vulnerability

Soldier warns his commanders that 'Tzahalnet' exposed to hacks. They ignore him - but he proves his point by hacking into secret database.

Soldier hacks into IDF computer system to show its vulnerability

IDF reservists to receive academic credits beginning next year

Committee of University heads announces decision to grant two academic credits to IDF reservists.

IDF reservists to receive academic credits beginning next year

Multiple attempted infiltrations from Gaza: 3 terrorists killed

Attempted breaches of Gaza security fence thwarted. IDF forces kill 3 infiltrators. Explosives thrown at soldiers.

Multiple attempted infiltrations from Gaza: 3 terrorists killed

Watch: Hamas terrorist tries to damage Gaza security fence

IDF arrests Hamas terrorist trying to harm security border fence under cover of fog.

Watch: Hamas terrorist tries to damage Gaza security fence

Haniyeh: Continue to confront the IDF

Hamas leader urges Gazans to continue marching towards the border with Israel.

Haniyeh: Continue to confront the IDF

IDF attacks Hamas’s naval force in Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report four dead in Israeli attack on naval base in Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas’s naval force in Gaza

Gaza rioters try to burn security fence

Hundreds of Palestinian Arab rioters attempt to infiltrate Israel and burn the security fence along the Gaza border.

Gaza rioters try to burn security fence

Watch: IDF troops raid PA village

IDF soldiers in Gush Etzion area raid village of Halhul following recent wave of terrorist attacks and riots.

Watch: IDF troops raid PA village

'Where was B'Tselem when they tried to burn Jews?'

B'Tselem films soldiers firing at rioters at checkpoint set up after firebombs thrown at Jewish family.

'Where was B'Tselem when they tried to burn Jews?'

Syrian mortar shell strikes Israel

IDF retaliates after spillover from Syrian civil war strikes Golan Heights.

Syrian mortar shell strikes Israel

Netanyahu responds to Iran:

'The IDF is ready for every possibility and scenario'

PM responds to Iranian Foreign Minister's accusations. 'Large gap between the minister's words and the Revolutionary Guard's actions.'

'The IDF is ready for every possibility and scenario'

Ethiopian soldier beaten by police becomes decorated officer

Soldier beaten by police officer in racist incident caught on video now a decorated officer in the cyber unit of the IDF technology branch.

Ethiopian soldier beaten by police becomes decorated officer

Meet the Israeli Navy's newest purchase - the Seahawk

Israeli Air Force experiences drastic leap in capabilities with purchase of the Seahawk, the sibling of the venerable Blackhawk helicopter.

Meet the Israeli Navy's newest purchase - the Seahawk

IDF rounds up 19 terror suspects

More than 15 of the suspects are wanted Hamas members, IDF troops close down printing press used for disseminating incitement.

IDF rounds up 19 terror suspects

This is how Hamas uses children to harm Israel's border fence

Photos distributed by the IDF show how Hamas uses children and teens to carry out terror attacks against Israel.

This is how Hamas uses children to harm Israel's border fence

'Firebomb kites' breach Israeli territory

Some 3,000 Arabs rioted along the Gaza border. The IDF said several kites with firebombs entered Israeli territory and were extinguished.

'Firebomb kites' breach Israeli territory

Watch: 360-degree Independence Day flyover

Join the IDF's aerobatics team on a 360-degree Independence Day flyover.

Watch: 360-degree Independence Day flyover

IDF warns Gazans: Don't participate in violent riots

IDF drops leaflets warning Gazans to stay away from border fence, ignore Hamas instructions.

IDF warns Gazans: Don't participate in violent riots

70th Independence Day

Watch: Parachuting demonstration on Israeli coast

A unique parachute parade was held in the skies of Israel, in which 100 commanders and soldiers jumped out of planes.

Watch: Parachuting demonstration on Israeli coast

Thousands of reservists mistakenly called up

Reservists called to report immediately to emergency meeting points, before IDF clarifies mistake. 'I was sure there was a war.'

Thousands of reservists mistakenly called up

Veterans meets 70 years after War of Independence

Members of 8th Armored Brigade, the oldest armored brigade in the IDF, reunite 70 years after they fought together.

Veterans meets 70 years after War of Independence

Haredi children connect to memory of IDF fallen

Rabbi Menachem Bombach teaches children in haredi Betar Illit of IDF fallen soldiers and obligation to remember and honor.

Haredi children connect to memory of IDF fallen

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

Defense Minister Liberman warns Israel's neighbors: Israel won't compromise on security, don't test us.

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

Watch: First of Chief of Staff's office director speaks

Shosh Habas talks about being the office director of the first IDF Chief of Staff, and the challenges of the War of Independence.

Watch: First of Chief of Staff's office director speaks