IDF

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.

Israel releases woman from 'slap video' on bail

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

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.

Increase in IDF fatalities in 2017

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

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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.

Dozens of terrorists and rioters arrested

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

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?'

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.

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.

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.

Rockets fired from Gaza interrupt event honoring fallen soldier

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

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.

Teenage terrorist behind attempted bombing of IDF court

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

'High school graduates have become confused'

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

Pipe bomb at Samaria military court

Police officers arrest suspect approaching military court with pipe bomb.

Firebombs on Joshua's Tomb

1,000 Jews pray at Joshua's Tomb in Samaria, as Palestinian Arabs riot and throw firebombs outside.

Terror attack thwarted at Qalandiya Crossing

Terrorist attempts to enter Jerusalem several times, is arrested before carrying out attack.

IDF finds homemade submachine gun in private residence

Security forces confiscate homemade submachine gun, detain local resident for questioning.

IDF warns of volatile Gaza situation

IDF & defense establishment claim at cabinet meeting earlier this week circumstances in Gaza reminiscent of days before Protective Edge.

2 soldiers charged in assault on fellow soldier

Military prosecutor indicts soldiers who beat Druze soldier several times, leaving him bleeding and hospitalized.

Chief of Staff:

'If necessary, we will act with force and defeat every enemy'

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says the IDF is superior but will take action in the face of any threat.

Suspects in attack on Bar Mitzvah children arrested

Seven Arabs arrested on suspicion of involvement in attack on Israelis who were on a Bar Mitzvah hike near Kusra.

Watch: Paratroopers train for deployment deep in enemy territory

Soldiers prepare for military operations abroad, including in enemy states far from Israel's borders.

Watch: IDF Cantor sings 'Im Eshkachech Yerushalayim'

Lt. Col. Shai Abramson, the IDF’s new Chief Cantor, sings 'Im Eshkachech Yerushalayim' at International Bible Competition for Adults.

Disabled Gaza man did not die from IDF fire

IDF official says disabled Gazan Ibrahim Abu Toriya did not die from IDF fire, demands Red Cross investigate incident.

11% of IDF's pilot course graduates come from Hesder yeshivas

IDF publishes data on a pilot course 175 that will be completed next week. 28% play musical instruments, 58% were in youth movements.

'Beating of IDF soldier was never about racism'

Defense attorneys say hospitalized soldier to blame for violence after attackers' remands extended.

2 more Arab women arrested for attacking IDF soldiers

2 more members of Tamimi family face trial over viral video of Arab women striking, shoving, and kicking soldiers.

Woman accused of attacking soldiers arrested

Security forces also arrest 17 terrorists, allow 500 Jews to pray at Joseph's Tomb.

Hanukkah songs like you've never heard them before

In honor of the last day of Hanukkah, the Military Rabbinate Troupe presents a new adaptation to the classical Hanukkah songs. Watch.

Remand of Arab teen who hit soldiers extended

Investigation determines soldiers, commander acted professionally in not responding to being struck repeatedly by rioter.

Army general:

'There are limits to our patience'

IDF general responds to footage of young Arab woman kicking, slapping soldiers: 'Be calm, cool, and collected - but also know when to act.'

Watch: IDF arrests PA woman video-taped kicking soldiers

Israel arrests Arab woman who was recently filmed hitting, kicking IDF soldiers in Nabi Salih.

2 IDF soldiers arrested after Druze serviceman brutally beaten

Soldiers suspected of beating fellow soldier after he refused to switch rooms with them arrested.

Family outraged after IDF soldier brutally beaten on base

IDF opens investigation after a soldier is brutally beaten on his base in northern Israel.

Arabs riot near Joseph's Tomb

Arabs call for the destruction of Joseph's Tomb, Samaria Regional Council Head Dagan demands IDF protect the site.

'Gaza well knows how powerful the IDF is'

MK Ben Reuven says what the IDF does to prevent a war is just as important as efforts to win the war.'

Ramallah terrorist planned to carry out suicide attack

Terrorist stabs IDF soldier near Ramallah, authorities say he planned to carry out suicide attack near Israeli soldiers.

Rabbi Shteinman credited with enlistment of 15,000 soldiers

Founder of the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion says Rabbi Shteinman blessed the initiative, valued unity above all else.

With cameras and rocks: Arabs surround Jewish town

Leftist activists bring Arabs shepherds, herds, to surround Jewish town in Jordan Valley, as IDF and police look on and do nothing.

'Why doesn't Hamas invest in hospitals and schools?'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories gives interview to BBC, issues a stern warning to Hamas.

100 lone soldiers celebrate Hanukkah together

Lone soldiers celebrate Hanukkah at a festive event in Tel Aviv.

IDF to build mikvehs for religious soldiers

Israeli army to build ritual baths at all bases with large numbers of religious soldiers.

IDF cracks down on incitement at PA universities

IDF confiscates inciting materials at PA universities, Hevron printing house, amidst celebrations over anniversary of Hamas' founding.

'We received exemptions, but we chose to enlist anyway'

IDF holds first-ever ceremony honoring volunteer IDF soldiers.

Leader of Hamas' Judea and Samaria division captured

IDF units conduct raid in Ramallah area overnight, capture commander of Hamas operations in Judea and Samaria.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in southern Gaza, hours after Gaza terrorists fire rocket at southern Israel.

'Israel's soldiers are the modern day Maccabees'

PM on first night of Hanukkah: 'A great light of progress and humanity emanates from State of Israel.'

IDF to probe shooting of terror suspect

Shooting of terror suspect to be investigated after no weapon found on suspect.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas positions in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Investigation concludes Bar Mitzvah hikers were in danger

IDF investigation agrees schoolchildren attacked by Arab lynch mob during Bar Mitzvah hike were in mortal danger.

Rocket fired from Gaza: IDF returns fire

Rocket fire follows rocket attack on Sderot kindergarten last week.

IDF to terrorists: Terror tunnels are 'death traps'

Southern Command head warns Gaza terrorists after destroying tunnel: 'Any terrorist who goes into a tunnel descends into a death trap.'

Terror tunnel discovered in Israeli territory

IDF uncovers - and demolishes - Hamas terror tunnel penetrating almost 1,000 feet into Israeli territory from Gaza.

Israel prepares for anti-Trump backlash during Friday prayers

Hundreds of additional police deployed to prevent Arab violence during Friday prayers after Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Watch: IDF forces 'capture' Cyprus

IDF conducts 'unusual' major joint training exercise with Cypriot army forces.

IDF opens new haredi draft center

New center to help religious soldiers integrate into the IDF. 'We want haredi soldiers to remain haredi by the time they are discharged.'