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Qalandia: Terrorists arrested amid violent riots

Israeli security forces seized weapons and detained suspected terrorists in overnight raid in Palestinian town north of Jerusalem.

Qalandia: Terrorists arrested amid violent riots

Explosive thrown at IDF forces patrolling Gaza border

None injured in attack on Golani Brigade soldiers at border; Israeli forces respond with mortar fire.

Explosive thrown at IDF forces patrolling Gaza border

Three soldiers wounded during terror arrest operation

Three soldiers lightly wounded while arresting terrorists in Qalandia. It is believed they were wounded by friendly fire.

Three soldiers wounded during terror arrest operation

'Let me enlist!' French oleh sleeps outside base

Moving protest: 32-year-old new immigrant and 2-time triathalon 'Ironman' vows to sleep outside rain or shine until he is allowed in IDF.

'Let me enlist!' French oleh sleeps outside base

Bennett bans 'Breaking the Silence' from Israeli schools

Education Minister bars extremist anti-IDF NGO from schools, days after Defense Ministry imposes similar ban on entering IDF premises.

Bennett bans 'Breaking the Silence' from Israeli schools

Soldiers punished for heckling Arab reporter

Three soldiers who made faces and noises while an Arabic reporter spoke on camera get 14 days without leave.

Soldiers punished for heckling Arab reporter

IDF preparing to demolish homes of teen terrorists

Homes of two teen stabbers in the Hevron area secured ahead of demolition.

IDF preparing to demolish homes of teen terrorists

BDS lies when it calls our brave IDF soldiers “war criminals.”

BDS lies when it calls our brave IDF soldiers “war criminals.”

IDF dropout rates soar; men twice as likely to drop out

One in six men and one in twelve women do not finish their mandatory service; 'emotional distress' a primary factor.

IDF dropout rates soar; men twice as likely to drop out

Ya'alon bans 'Breaking the Silence' from engaging with IDF

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon orders that members of leftist organization not be allowed to enter IDF camps.

Ya'alon bans 'Breaking the Silence' from engaging with IDF

IDF to call up 4 battalions to reinforce Judea-Samaria

Two reserve units, two regular IDF units to be deployed at the beginning of 2016, in first call-up since terror wave began.

IDF to call up 4 battalions to reinforce Judea-Samaria

Details emerge about Arab IDF soldier who joined ISIS

Soldier served in the IDF's elite Givati Brigade, was estranged from his family over joining the army.

Details emerge about Arab IDF soldier who joined ISIS

Group: PTSD a big problem in the IDF

PTSD is a problem in the IDF, not just the US Army - and a group of veterans wants some help in dealing with it.

Group: PTSD a big problem in the IDF

New weapon scopes for IDF soldiers

New Mepro-M5 red dot sight scopes to enter IDF units in the upcoming weeks

New weapon scopes for IDF soldiers

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Soldiers demand Rivlin not give 'BDS engine' his approval

Reserve duty commanders protest outside Presidential Residence, urge Rivlin not to attend radical leftist conference in NY.

Soldiers demand Rivlin not give 'BDS engine' his approval

Watch: Emotional Hanukkah candlelighting in 3 continents

Jewish teens from New York, Munich light candles with 150 IDF orphans over video feed.

Watch: Emotional Hanukkah candlelighting in 3 continents

Druze soldier jailed for leaking army secrets

Corporal jailed and demoted for giving civilian classified info about IDF activities on Israeli-Syrian border.

Druze soldier jailed for leaking army secrets

Dramatic video shows IDF mission to rescue wounded Syrian rebels

Rare video highlights controversial Israeli policy to treat rebels fighting Assad - many of whom are themselves sworn enemies of Israel.

Dramatic video shows IDF mission to rescue wounded Syrian rebels

Top Religious Zionist military yeshiva high school to close

Defense Ministry confirms Or Etzion yeshiva high school military dormitory will close due to budget cuts.

Top Religious Zionist military yeshiva high school to close

'Training medics in combat will save lives'

IDF reveals plans to train medics in basic combat procedures and deploy them to the front lines in future wars.

'Training medics in combat will save lives'

IDF to phase out APCs after deadly war incident

Deaths of 7 IDF soldiers during Protective Edge have spurred movement to replace APCs with wheel-based vehicles - possibly with US aid.

IDF to phase out APCs after deadly war incident

IDF preparing to demolish three terrorist homes

IDF forces arrest three Hamas terrorists in Jenin, map terror homes to be able to destroy them in deterrent.

IDF preparing to demolish three terrorist homes

Terrorists fire on IDF vehicle from Gaza

Engineering Corps vehicle damaged by small arms fire from Gazan-based terrorist in latest breach of tense ceasefire.

Terrorists fire on IDF vehicle from Gaza

IDF soldiers' salaries to increase by 50 percent

Government approves substantial pay raise for IDF soldiers; 'No more appropriate time than on eve of Hanukkah,' says Netanyahu.

IDF soldiers' salaries to increase by 50 percent

'Red warning lights'

Attorney exposes IDF and radical leftist group's close ties

Lawyer representing combat soldier reveals he found radical anti-IDF group consulted by police, allowed to tamper evidence.

Attorney exposes IDF and radical leftist group's close ties

IDF demolishes home of planner of Henkin murders

IDF troops demolish the home of Rajab Ahmed Mohammed Aliwa, head of the terrorist cell who murdered Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin.

IDF demolishes home of planner of Henkin murders

IDF readiness exercises tackle ISIS, abductions, rockets

Surprise drill ran air, ground, and naval forces through a series of 'worst case scenarios.'

IDF readiness exercises tackle ISIS, abductions, rockets

IDF lets HIV-positive recruits enlist for first time

Despite concerns about blood contact and infection, IDF scraps longstanding policy on HIV-positive recruits, but only in non-combat roles.

IDF lets HIV-positive recruits enlist for first time

IDF holds surprise drill in the Gaza region

General staff drill to take place in southern region, with residents likely to feel heavy presence of vehicles and jets.

IDF holds surprise drill in the Gaza region

Coming home: Vast majority of 'lone soldiers' making aliyah

90% of IDF volunteers from the Diaspora move to Israel permanently after their service - and they're bringing their families with them.

Coming home: Vast majority of 'lone soldiers' making aliyah

Ex-IDF Chief Rabbi demands coalition crisis over IDF decision

Closing the Jewish Awareness department of the IDF is a red flag for Rabbi Ronsky.

Ex-IDF Chief Rabbi demands coalition crisis over IDF decision

IDF gets ready to destroy three terrorist homes

In late night mission, special forces map out homes of those behind recent serious attacks in preparation for demolition.

IDF gets ready to destroy three terrorist homes

IDF officer who called to arm PA won't be punished

Official postulates Ya'alon's refusal to rebuke Maj. Gen. Roni Numa shows Central Command had backing on 'bizarre proposal.'

IDF officer who called to arm PA won't be punished

Repeat of Oslo?

IDF asks state to arm PA Security Forces

Influx of weapons in Oslo were used by PA in terror war against Israel, but military again asking to arm PA forces, give more work permits.

IDF asks state to arm PA Security Forces

After deadly attacks, Gush Etzion taking no chances on security

Gush Etzion Regional Council tells Arutz Sheva how it's protecting residents from unrelenting Arab terrorism.

After deadly attacks, Gush Etzion taking no chances on security

Terrorist dies in shootout with IDF

Arab terrorists conduct drive-by on IDF jeep outside Shiloh, return fire kills one and wounds two others.

Terrorist dies in shootout with IDF

Deterrence in action: IDF blows up terrorist's home

Watch as special forces detonate home of Danny Gonen's murderer in the dead of night.

Deterrence in action: IDF blows up terrorist's home

IDF demolishes home of Danny Gonen's murderer

Home of terrorist who shot Danny Gonen dead last June demolished. Three Arabs killed shooting at soldiers.

IDF demolishes home of Danny Gonen's murderer

In bid for better health, IDF may drop pastrami, hot dogs

In wake of WHO report on cancerous effects of processed meats, Israel's army may be rethinking its weekly menu.

In bid for better health, IDF may drop pastrami, hot dogs

Watch: Israeli agents pose as Arab family in daring operation

To arrest terrorist stabber holing out in Hevron hospital, IDF undercover unit disguises as Arab family, including pregnant woman.

Watch: Israeli agents pose as Arab family in daring operation

IDF soldiers in hot water for protesting low wages

Army taking disciplinary action against soldiers for taking part in social media campaign against Knesset's vote to reject pay raises.

IDF soldiers in hot water for protesting low wages

New storm around soldier who besmirched IDF on German show

Popular Facebook page demands soldier who spoke out against the IDF be dismissed from the army.

New storm around soldier who besmirched IDF on German show

'I fought to be a combat soldier, now I'm fighting for life'

Orel Ozeri recounts horrific car-ramming attack that left her in a coma for two weeks and her dream to become IDF chief of staff.

'I fought to be a combat soldier, now I'm fighting for life'

Palestinian sites incite to murder IDF hero

Soldier commended for eliminating three Arab terrorists in two weeks targeted after IDF showed his face to the media.

Palestinian sites incite to murder IDF hero

Hollywood celebs raise $31 million for IDF soldiers

Actors and singers take part in massive FIDF event, showing 'amazing support of Hollywood elite and Jewish community' for Israeli soldiers.

Hollywood celebs raise $31 million for IDF soldiers

Report: IDF to boost manpower by widening combat requirements

Soldiers who barely miss the mark for physical health required for combat service could be upgraded to behind-the-scenes roles in the field.

Report: IDF to boost manpower by widening combat requirements

IDF shuts down Palestinian radio station for inciting violence

Station shuttered for actively inciting Palestinian Arabs to terrorism against Jews.

IDF shuts down Palestinian radio station for inciting violence

IDF warns that CIA is trying to recruit Israeli soldiers

IDF warns its soldiers and officers against foreign attempts to turn them into spies.

IDF warns that CIA is trying to recruit Israeli soldiers

Military Intelligence chief: We're already at war with Iran

Maj. Gen. Herzl Halevi warns Iran rapidly closing in on Israel's technological advantage.

Military Intelligence chief: We're already at war with Iran

Soldiers accused of hitting terrorist detained

Military court leaves combat soldiers in detention until ruling whether or not to arrest them, over claims that they struck a terrorist.

Soldiers accused of hitting terrorist detained

Five soldiers indicted for hitting terrorists

Two terrorists - one who hit himself to frame soldiers - get IDF to indict combat soldiers; phones searched for 'right-wing statements.'

Five soldiers indicted for hitting terrorists

IDF prepares new war on terror in Judea

After Gush Etzion stabbing IDF and regional leaders hold situation appraisal, decide on new measures to fight terror 'more significantly.'

IDF prepares new war on terror in Judea

Drastic improvement in condition of stabbed soldier

An IDF soldier, 19, seriously injured in stabbing in Beyt Einun on Monday is now breathing on his own.

Drastic improvement in condition of stabbed soldier

Campaigners up in arms over 'wave of arrests' of soldiers

At least a dozen soldiers have been questioned or arrested after claims of 'excessive force' by terrorists and far-left NGOs.

Campaigners up in arms over 'wave of arrests' of soldiers

Cleared for publication: Israeli Arab paraglided into Syria

23 year-old man from the Golan Heights crossed the border via parasail; IDF investigating.

Cleared for publication: Israeli Arab paraglided into Syria

Police defend wrongful deaths in terror attack misfires

Police officers of past and present note the occasional misstep is inevitable after deaths of Jewish man, Eritrean migrant this week.

Police defend wrongful deaths in terror attack misfires

Jewish man mistakenly shot shouted 'I am ISIS!'

IDF opens investigation into shooting of 28-year-old immigrant from Dagestan, who was killed after trying to snatch their weapons.

Jewish man mistakenly shot shouted 'I am ISIS!'

IDF bans soldiers from taking part in missionary events

Counter-missionary group scores major victory, as army issues new guidelines banning participation in Christian missionary events.

IDF bans soldiers from taking part in missionary events

IDF helicopter forced down after colliding with stork

IDF helicopter made emergency landing after colliding with stork during national air force exercise.

IDF helicopter forced down after colliding with stork

IDF soldier detained in Armenia headed back to Israel

Arik Martoyan was detained by Armenian authorities while on a family roots troop, because of his eligibility for the draft.

IDF soldier detained in Armenia headed back to Israel