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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.

Watch: Emotional Hanukkah candlelighting in 3 continents

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

Druze soldier jailed for leaking army secrets

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

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.

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.

'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.

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 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.

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.

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.

'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.

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 readiness exercises tackle ISIS, abductions, rockets

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.'

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.

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.

Terrorist dies in shootout with IDF

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

IDF shuts down Palestinian radio station for inciting violence

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

IDF warns that CIA is trying to recruit Israeli soldiers

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

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

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

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

Cleared for publication: Israeli Arab paraglided into Syria

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

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.

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.

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 helicopter forced down after colliding with stork

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

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.

Sniper Versus Sniper: IDF Takes on Gaza Cell

Security forces identify terror cell planning shooting attack and responsible for last week's sniper fire - IDF snipers take out 1, wound 5.

IDF Demolishes Home of Terrorist who Murdered Dalia Lemkos

Home of Maher Al-Hashalmoun of Hevron demolished at the instruction of Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon.

IDF Soldier Killed in Be'er Sheva Attack Identified

Omri Levy, 19, from Moshav Sdei Hemed, is the soldier who was murdered in the terrorist attack in Be'er Sheva.

Watch: US Army Chief Inspects IDF Guard of Honor

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford in Israel for his first official overseas trip to discuss Iran, Syria and Russia.

300 Soldiers Deployed to Jerusalem

Cabinet implements slew of new security measures, but Arab terror attacks don't seem to be letting up.

Russia Announces Syria 'Hotline' with Israel

Russian defense ministry says a special 'hotline' establish to avoid fighter jet dogfights in Syria, where it is propping up Assad.

Watch: Defying Terror, IDF Orphans Celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

Emotional cerebration in Jerusalem moved from Kotel due to security concerns - but President, IDF Generals insist on attending.

Over 1,000 Combat Soldiers Deployed to Jerusalem

Six military companies sent to reinforce police ranks in joint operations, as capital prepares for another tense day.

Cabinet Approves IDF Security on Public Transit in Jerusalem

Cabinet approves new security system for public transportation. IDF soldiers will serve as security guards in the interim.

Proposal: IDF Forces to Back Up Police in Jerusalem

Security cabinet proposes new measures to crack down on terror after three Israelis killed in attacks in Jerusalem.

IDF Instructs Soldiers: Don't Sleep on Buses

As terror wave worsens, Israel's military issues new guidelines for soldiers to maintain personal security.

Watch: Undercover Special Forces Take Down Rioters

Arab rioters thought they had the upper hand - until some of 'their own' turned out to be elite Israeli soldiers. Watch:

IDF Confirms Hevron Stabber Attacked Soldiers

Palestinian outrage over Hadeel al-Hashlamon's death proves unjustified as IDF confirms the 18-year-old lunged at soldiers with a knife.