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Which IDF units donated the most blood in 2016?

IDF, Magen David Adom, hold ceremony honoring IDF units who donate large quantities of blood.

Which IDF units donated the most blood in 2016?

'Haredi soldiers not giving up on Torah study'

Netzach Yehuda CEO says haredi IDF recruits maintain religious lifestyle, show haredim have nothing to fear from IDF.

'Haredi soldiers not giving up on Torah study'

This is how 'equality' in the IDF looks

Climbing wall used for obstacle course indicates that the IDF in fact holds by three levels of equality.

This is how 'equality' in the IDF looks

Brigade commander talks with haredi soldiers on women's singing

Commander removes haredi soldiers during social event with women's singing, encourages them to maintain their way of life in the army.

Brigade commander talks with haredi soldiers on women's singing

'Promoting an extremist feminist agenda in the IDF'

'Brothers in Arms' organization blasts Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman after he insists the IDFis not promoting a feminist agenda.

'Promoting an extremist feminist agenda in the IDF'

2 Gazans arrested sneaking into Israel

IDF arrests 2 men trying to enter Israel from terrorist-run enclave.

2 Gazans arrested sneaking into Israel

Terror widow: Our home will never be rebuilt

Michal Salomon says terrorists will rebuild their destroyed home, demands government make punishment for murder more severe.

Terror widow: Our home will never be rebuilt

IDF demolishes home of Halamish terrorist

IDF troops demolish home of terrorist who murdered three members of the Salomon family.

IDF demolishes home of Halamish terrorist

Hamas denies digging tunnels under civilians' homes

Hamas says IDF allegations it is burrowing terror tunnels underneath homes in Gaza are "lies and rumors".

Hamas denies digging tunnels under civilians' homes

IDF wants officers to spend more time with their families

Israeli army developing a project that would enable officers serving in combat units to spend more time with their families.

IDF wants officers to spend more time with their families

Health Minister opposes bill to raise smoking age to 21

20 MKs from across the political spectrum support a bill raising smoking age from 18 to 21 - but Health Minister opposes it.

Health Minister opposes bill to raise smoking age to 21

IDF soldier injured by Arab stone-throwers

Arabs throw rocks at IDF soldiers operating near Jericho, security forces confiscate illegal firearms.

IDF soldier injured by Arab stone-throwers

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Hezbollah:Israel detonated spy device before we could examine it

Hezbollah says that they found a concealed spy device, but Israel detonated it from afar before they terror group could examine it.

Hezbollah:Israel detonated spy device before we could examine it

Soldiers refuse to share room with religious soldiers

Five IDF soldiers punished for refusing to sleep in the same room with religious soldiers.

Soldiers refuse to share room with religious soldiers

90% of haredi soldiers find jobs after army

New study shows 87% of Shachar soldiers and 88% of Netzah Yehuda soldiers integrate into job market after release from army.

90% of haredi soldiers find jobs after army

WATCH: Soldiers train to free hostages from hotel

IDF forces practice scenarios posing potential danger to life in vacation city of Eilat.

WATCH: Soldiers train to free hostages from hotel

IDF to Hamas: Don't test us

IDF uncovers more Gaza terrorist tunnels inside residential buildings and mosques.

IDF to Hamas: Don't test us

IDF uniforms and gear found in a village

Security forces carry out search in Gush Etzion, discover firebombs and IDF helmets and shoes.

IDF uniforms and gear found in a village

IDF soldier wounded by friendly gunfire

IDF soldier moderately wounded during arrest operation near Bethlehem. The incident is being investigated.

IDF soldier wounded by friendly gunfire

New Commander of Golani Brigade: Colonel Shai Klapper

Born in Kfar Saba, grew up in Sha'arei Tikva, studied at Shavei Hevron Yeshiva. Participated in many operations, received citation.

New Commander of Golani Brigade: Colonel Shai Klapper

Arab rock terrorists ambush Jews returning from prayers

Arabs throw rocks at Jews returning from Friday night prayers, IDF forces at the scene run for cover.

Arab rock terrorists ambush Jews returning from prayers

New commando unit head is ex-Gush Katif resident, Bible expert

The new head of the Shayetet-13 naval commando unit is a former winner of Israel's Bible Competition who once lived in Gush Katif.

New commando unit head is ex-Gush Katif resident, Bible expert

'Shin Bet covering up true number of terror attacks'

Panel discussing Israeli civilian safety reveals most terror attacks go unreported, unnoticed.

'Shin Bet covering up true number of terror attacks'

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IDF strikes back against weapons theft

IDF issues new orders for protecting weapons storehouses in the face of a wave of thefts since the beginning of the year.

IDF strikes back against weapons theft

What do Israelis think about women in combat units?

Over 80% of the Israeli public thinks the IDF promotes female combat soldiers as a way to promote equality, not for professional reasons

What do Israelis think about women in combat units?

Hundreds swarm to grave of Othniel Ben Kenaz

Over 400 Jews swarm tomb of Biblical judge located in Hevron Arab neighborhood.

Hundreds swarm to grave of Othniel Ben Kenaz

Conscientious objector jailed for 30 days

Noa Gur Golan refuses to enlist in the IDF, claiming that 'we need to lower the level of violence.' The IDF put her in prison for 30 days.

Conscientious objector jailed for 30 days

A gun under a baby

Arab mother hides gun in her shirt, uses her baby to cover it up.

A gun under a baby

Chief rabbi: No one has the right to yell at soldiers

Chief Rabbi David Lau says attacks on IDF soldiers 'not Torah way,' redemption will come when we love each other, speak instead of yell.

Chief rabbi: No one has the right to yell at soldiers

The precondition Azariya must fulfill to be pardoned

IDF officer says only Elor Azariya can ask for leniency amid politicians' calls for a pardon.

The precondition Azariya must fulfill to be pardoned

'Without the nation of Israel, we would not have survived'

Elor Azariya's father warns severe consequences if IDF soldiers can't shoot terrorists, thanks Israeli public for outpouring of support.

'Without the nation of Israel, we would not have survived'

Watch: Special forces arrest rioters

Undercover police officers arrest Arab rioters in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: Special forces arrest rioters

They studied together, and will serve together

550 yeshiva students enlist in IDF, including 32 from the same yeshiva who stayed together in their new roles as combat engineers.

They studied together, and will serve together

Seven wanted terror suspects arrested

Security forces arrest seven terror suspects, confiscate 8000 shekels intended for use in terror attacks and incitement.

Seven wanted terror suspects arrested

Watch: Joint exercise in naval warfare with US and France

IDF, US Navy, and French Navy hold major joint exercise practicing variety of scenarios in naval warfare.

Watch: Joint exercise in naval warfare with US and France

Soldier who neutralized terrorist may receive citation

Soldier who ended Neve Tzuf slaughter by shooting terrorist in stomach may receive citation from IDF.

Soldier who neutralized terrorist may receive citation

Again: Soldier injured by stray bullet on base

IDF soldier accidentally shot in third incident in 2 months.

Again: Soldier injured by stray bullet on base

Mother of terrorist who slaughtered 3 in Halamish arrested

IDF captures mother of terrorist who butchered three members of the Salomon family over Shabbat after she calls for terror attacks on Jews.

Mother of terrorist who slaughtered 3 in Halamish arrested

Rocket fired from Gaza; IDF retaliates

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in open area in Eshkol. IDF attacks Hamas position in response.

Rocket fired from Gaza; IDF retaliates

'I shot once at the terrorist's stomach and neutralized him'

IDF soldier who neutralized Friday's terrorist says he 'was in the right place at the right time.'

'I shot once at the terrorist's stomach and neutralized him'

Security fence foils tractor theft

Arabs steal tractor from central Jewish town, then abandon it near border fence.

Security fence foils tractor theft

New prayer for Israeli security forces

Israel Police rabbi receives approval to add mention of Israel Police into 'Prayer for IDF.'

New prayer for Israeli security forces

Wounded IDF vets given a trip to the Hamptons

Belev Echad group gives vets 9-day tour of NYC as expression of gratitude for putting their lives on the line to protect the Jewish State.

Wounded IDF vets given a trip to the Hamptons

Court frees Azariya from house arrest on Shabbat

Soldier convicted of manslaughter to be sent to house arrest, but to be permitted to leave house on Shabbat for prayers.

Court frees Azariya from house arrest on Shabbat

Elor Azariya to be released to house arrest

IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter after shooting wounded Arab terrorist to be returned home after 16 months of open arrest on army base.

Elor Azariya to be released to house arrest

'We lost a true leader'

Avi Raskas eulogizes brother in law Lt. David Golovensitz, who was shot and killed by an accidental firearm discharge.

'We lost a true leader'

Terrorist who carried out shooting attacks eliminated

Security forces identify and kill terrorist who carried out shooting attacks in the Binyamin region.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attacks eliminated

'A soldier who smokes shoots less accurately'

Expert on smoking in the IDF says tobacco companies exploit army to create addicts and income, calls on rabbis to forbid smoking as well.

'A soldier who smokes shoots less accurately'

Childhood friends brought together by reserve duty in Samaria

Shai Kadosh and Nir Eligov have been friends since first grade, but were sent to separate units during their mandatory army service.

Childhood friends brought together by reserve duty in Samaria

Elor Azariya asks to be released from the IDF, open arrest

Soldier appealing manslaughter conviction asks to be released from arrest since his period of IDF service ends next week.

Elor Azariya asks to be released from the IDF, open arrest

'The Chief of Staff wants a smoke-free army'

Sale of cigarettes and tobacco at army bases to end.

'The Chief of Staff wants a smoke-free army'

4,649 disabled IDF veterans suffer PTSD

143 soldiers injured in Operation Defensive Shield known and treated as disabled IDF veterans; Defense Ministry reveals numbers.

4,649 disabled IDF veterans suffer PTSD

Soldier fires at commander's car

IDF soldier fires at vehicle belonging to superior officer, no-one hurt. Military police launch investigation.

Soldier fires at commander's car

IDF soldier dies at water park

21-year old IDF soldier dies after collapsing during day at Holon water park.

IDF soldier dies at water park

Israeli accidentally enters Jenin

Israeli citizen accidentally enters Jenin, transferred to Israeli security forces.

Israeli accidentally enters Jenin

Soldier who shot his friend: 'Nothing can atone'

Soldier who accidentally shot and badly wounded his close friend says he wishes he could change places and be the one in the hospital.

Soldier who shot his friend: 'Nothing can atone'

IDF presents program to prevent shell shock

IDF implements computer program to help combat soldiers avoid shell shock.

IDF presents program to prevent shell shock

Liberman: Attacks on haredi officer 'unbearable'

Defense Minister meets officer threatened by haredi radicals, says Israel must put those responsible for harassment campaign in jail.

Liberman: Attacks on haredi officer 'unbearable'

IDF Presents: The driverless Hummer

New driverless vehicles to provide supplies to troops in the field.

IDF Presents: The driverless Hummer

Combat soldier suspected of raping female soldier

Soldier under arrest by military police for alleged rape of female soldier in his battalion. He denies charge.

Combat soldier suspected of raping female soldier