IDF

Commando Brigade gets new Religious Zionist commander

Colonel Kobi Heller to replace Avi Blut as head of IDF's Commando Brigade. Heller is third-straight Religious Zionist to head elite unit.

IDF kicks off summer combat draft

IDF begins July-August draft cycle. Most foreign-born troops are from Ukraine, followed by the US and Ethiopia.

State Department praises rescue of Syrian White Helmets

United States praises Israel and Jordan for facilitating the evacuations of hundreds of White Helmet rescuers from Syria.

Greenblatt praises 'daring' IDF rescue

U.S. envoy praised IDF for rescue operation of hundreds of members of the White Helmets in Syria.

IDF attacks a terror cell launching arson balloons

IDF aircraft strike terrorists launching incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel.

Report: Israeli jets hit Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli fighter jets hit targets in Syria.

Watch: Israel rescues Syrian 'White Helmets'

'They were afraid, but when they reached Israel, they were crying from joy,' says IDF officer who oversaw rescue of Syrian civilians.

Ex-Israeli commandos innovate for 'weekend warriors'

IDF veterans create hiking, rappelling tools offering solutions that 'hadn't existed,' say IDF taught them 'nothing is impossible.'

Israel assists in rescuing Syrians

IDF completes humanitarian effort to rescue members of a Syrian civil organization and their families due to a threat to their lives.

Photos: Hamas headquarters before and after IDF attack

IDF publishes aerial photographs of three Hamas headquarters in Gaza before and after they were destroyed by the IDF.

IDF soldier killed by Hamas snipers identified as Aviv Levi

IDF soldier killed on Friday would have celebrated 21st birthday in two weeks.

Zionist Union MK: We need to act immediately

MK Eitan Cabel calls for demilitarization of Gaza, says 'endless rounds of shooting' must end.

IDF attacks 60 targets in Gaza

Following border riots and sniper attack on IDF soldiers, IAF demolishes three Hamas compounds.

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas leader

Head of the Arab media division of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit to Hamas' Yahya Sinwar: No one involved in terror has immunity.

UN envoy: Step back from the brink

UN envoy to the Middle East urges calm in wake of the escalation in Gaza. Liberman: Hamas bears responsibility.

Let's get off the moral high ground and act

Who gives the defense orders?

'Our war is not over'

Father of soldier who suffered brain damage in Operation Protective Edge describes the long road to recovery. Every day G-d gives us a gift'

Police arrest weapons thieves that targeted off-duty soldiers

Suspects followed home conscripts on their weekend leave and burglarized their weapons while they were sleeping.

Armored Corps aims to expand mixed-gender tank units

Armored Corps recommends expanding initiative turning female infantry soldiers into tank operators.

IDF forces come under mortar fire near Gaza Strip

Terrorists in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip launch mortars at Israeli forces stationed along border.

Report: Terrorist eliminated in Gaza

1 dead, 3 injured in Israeli airstrike on Gaza terrorists launching incendiary bombs at Israel.

Watch: Six humanitarian aid operations for Syrian refugees

Over past week, IDF transfers 72 tons of food, 70 tents, 9,000 liters of fuels, medicine and medical equipment, clothing, and toys.

IDF equipment-return amnesty yields exciting stories

Some 400 weapons, including pistols, machine guns, submachine guns, rifles, Kalashnikov rifle, and more were returned.

First time in IDF:

The blood transfusions that will save soldiers' lives

IDF to replace current blood supply with whole blood, significantly increasing effectiveness of battlefield transfusions.

Left shaken: Kippahs and Shabbat observance

Left-wing MKs slam perceived 'religionization' in the IDF during Knesset conference.

'Gazans, demand that Hamas cease its terror'

Head of the Gaza District Coordination and Liaison Administration turns to Gazans and says their lives would be better without Hamas terror.

'Uniformed officer cannot participate in political conferences'

MK Moti Yogev sends letter to DF Liberman protesting IDF Colonel's participation in left-wing conference in the Knesset.

Turning the army into a place of 'Yiddishkeit'

'Tzalash' group aims to foster religious observance in the army. 'When you break it down, the army is the easiest place to be religious.'

IDF strikes Gaza in response to firebomb attacks

Four fires started in Israel by incendiary balloon attacks Monday.

Bennett faces off against IDF chief: Why aren't you shooting?

'I don't think shooting children who are launching rockets is right. It is against my operational and ethical position.'

IDF deploys missile defense system in Tel Aviv area

Follow escalation with Gaza terror groups, IDF deploys extra Iron Dome missile defense batteries to Tel Aviv area, southern Israel.

Knesset speaker marks one year anniversary of bloodbath

MK Yuli Edelstien visits Neve Tzuf a year after a terrorist killed three members of the Salomon family.

IDF: These are the sites that were attacked in Gaza

IDF targeted a building which allegedly served as a library and in fact was used by Hamas as a training facility.

Sirens heard in southern Israel

Rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel, as PA media report that the IDF attacked in Gaza.

'Animal hunting may end in terror'

IDF cracks down on Arabs hunting animals with weapons near Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Syrian UAV made in Iran

Syrian drone shot down by Patriot missile after invading Israeli airspace found to be Iranian-produced Ababil model.

IDF attacks Syrian military posts

IDF attacks three military posts in Syria in response to infiltration of Syrian UAV into Israeli territory.

IDF fires on balloon arsonists, captures infiltrator

Infiltrator caught with explosives attempting to attack IDF troops as aircraft fires at terrorists launching arson balloons.

'IDF had complete control over UAV situation'

IDF spokesperson says military took remote control of UAV launch from Syria into Israel before destroying it.

'Hamas in Gaza is deterred - we will restore quiet'

IDF Spokesperson says kite terrorism is proof of IDF's deterrent capability.

IDF soldier accidentally fires bullet into vehicle

Soldier doing safety inspection of another soldiers gun fires bullet through military vehicle windshield. No injuries reported.

IDF stops boat seeking to break Gaza blockade

Boat with 8 people on board intercepted attempting to breach naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Muslim leader faces death threats after meeting IDF spokesman

French Imam comes under fire for condemning Hamas, Iran in video with IDF spokesman.

Overnight: Shooting attack in Beit El

Shooting attack took place in the town of Beit El overnight Monday. No injuries. IDF soldiers arrest four terror suspects.

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.