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IDF Closes Field Hospital in Nepal

1,600 Nepalese treated over a three-week period; hospital holds closing ceremony.

IDF Soldiers Wound Palestinian Near Gaza Border

Israeli troops shoot 17-year-old Palestinian Arab who came too close to the border fence and failed to comply with orders to turn back.

Lapid: 'Suckers' Lose Again as Yeshiva Students to Get IDF Pass

Yesh Atid MKs and supporters conducted a protest against the expected repeal of sanctions on yeshiva students who don't serve in the IDF.

IDF Begins its Move to the South

Military police school to be first to enter long-delayed new training base in the Negev, where it will enjoy advanced technological tools.

Report: Soldiers Waiting for Months for Medical Treatment

Soldiers tell Israeli media that they have been forced to turn to private care - or wait for months - due to poor IDF medical coverage.

Soldier Seriously Injured after APC Overturns in Golan

Soldiers evacuated for treatment after their APC overturned in the Golan Heights.

IDF Team in Nepal to Return to Israel; Death Toll Over 7,000

Eight days after earthquake, IDF to begin slow return home; part of the delegation to stay to search for Or Assaraf, run hospital.

Watch: Nepalese Boy Recovers at IDF Hospital

A 15-year-old Nepalese boy was brought into the IDF's field hospital after miraculously surviving for 5 days in the rubble.

Watch: IDF Humanitarian Mission Treats Patients in Nepal

As of Thursday, the IDF field hospital in Nepal has treated more than 200 patients.

Footage from the quake zone

Watch: 'It's Just Amazing, the Whole IDF is in Nepal'

New video documents IDF evacuating stranded Israeli tourists to field hospital, and efforts there to save wounded Nepalese.

Arabs from Saudi Arabia to Iraq Voice Support for Israel

From Jeddah with love? How an Arab Israeli soldier's quest to enlist his countrymen led him to an unexpected source of pro-Israel sentiment.

Watch: Nepalese Man Thanks Israel in Hebrew for Saving his Mom

'Israel is helping us, we'll be okay then' - man who worked in Israel thanks IDF for fixing his mother's leg broken in earthquake disaster.

Israel Returns 15 Fishing Boats to Gaza

Despite returning 15 fishing boats confiscated from fisherman who traveled past limit, Gaza complains Israel should return more.

Head of IDF Nepal Mission Meets Nepalese Prime Minister

"We will do our best to save as many lives as we can," says the head of the IDF's humanitarian mission in Nepal.

10 More Israelis Rescued in Nepal; 6 Still Missing

IDF opens field hospital to treat 200 a day with 50 tons of equipment; 10 stranded Israelis rescued from near frozen lakes area.

Palestinian Arab Rock Thrower Shot by Security Forces

16-year-old Palestinian who had been throwing rocks at security forces shot by IDF forces and moderately wounded.

First IDF Aircraft Lands in Nepal

Aircraft with 200 medical staff and Home Front Command officers arrives in Nepal. Four more aircraft to arrive in the coming hours.

IDF Successfully Evacuates First Planeload of Babies from Nepal

Military plane carrying stranded Israeli infants and their families touches down in Israel in early hours of the morning; more to follow.

Regev Warns Hezbollah: Don't Test Us

Likud MK warns Hezbollah after IDF troops eliminate four terrorists in the Golan Heights.

Netanyahu Commends IDF for Foiling Terror Attack in North

PM Netanyahu praises IDF for eliminating a squad of terrorists as they tried to place an explosive device in the Golan.

IDF Eliminates Terror Cell Planting Bomb on Syrian Border

Alert IDF forces take out threat of terrorists trying to attack the Golan Heights border with Syria.

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Nepal Mission Departs: 'What The IDF Stands For'

Watch IDF briefings ahead of rescue crew departure; Netanyahu praises 'true face of Israel,' Rivlin lauds 'messenger angels.'

Watch: IDF Relives 67 Years of Heroism

In time for Independence Day, inspiring IDF video dusts off historical footage spliced with futuristic capabilities of today.

IDF Prepares to Send Medical Team to Kathmandu

Forty doctors, nurses to set up field hospital at earthquake site; two El-Al 747s drafted to transport the delegation.

Haredi Paper Condemns Assault on IDF Officer in Mea Shearim

Calling the attack 'crude' and 'unacceptable,' haredi paper Hamodia stresses assault on IDF soldier does not represent the community.

Nepal disaster

IDF Rescue Team Departs for Nepal; 1,900 Dead

Foreign Ministry still looking for 250 unaccounted-for Israelis after the worst earthquake in 81 years.

Haredim Assault IDF Officer in Jerusalem, Politicians Condemn

PM Netanyahu and other Knesset Members outraged after a religious IDF officer is attacked by haredim in the Mea Shearim neighborhood.

IDF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

IDF airstrike targets "terrorist infrastructure" in northern Gaza, hours after terrorists fire rockets on southern Israel.

Watch: What is Memorial Day Like for Bereaved Parents?

Parents of fallen soldiers speak on the nuances of a national Memorial Day - and how it brings the nation together.

Spike in IDF Volunteers in 2014

Marked rise in volunteers from abroad since 2011; 25% are Americans.

IDF Launches its New Robot Advance Guard

Robots leading the charge with Israel's soldiers - the new 'advance guard' robot army will be tested in exercises in a world first.

Netanyahu: In the Middle East, We Must Fight for Our Survival

In official address, PM Binyamin Netanyahu emphasizes the value of the sacrifice made by Israel's fallen soldiers, its 'iron wall.'

IDF Soldier Arrested for 'Bowing His Head' on Temple Mount

Legal rights group slams 'disgraceful' arrest of Jewish soldier at Judaism's holiest site; capitulation to Islamists 'a badge of shame.'

Damaging Classified Documents Left at Abandoned IDF Base

Reporters find documents on military structure, force deployment, emergency protocol at base that stood open over a year.

Six Months Later, Condemned Terrorists' Homes Remain Standing

A blame game has erupted over the unheeded demolition orders for the homes of the Har Nof terrorists, car attack terrorist - but why?

Researchers Say Arab Hackers Attacked IDF Systems

Security researchers tell Reuters that hackers penetrated computer networks associated with the IDF, which denies the report.

Watch: Haredim Attack Soldier, Call Him a 'Nazi'

Extremist group in Beit Shemesh hurl insults at soldier returning home - calling him a Nazi on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Memorial Day: Israel to Mourn 23,320 Fallen

116 people were killed at war or in terror attacks since April 2014, the Defense Ministry announces.

JM Official: Joint Soldier-Terrorist Commemoration 'A Travesty'

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Dov Kalmanovich slammed a planned joint Remembrance Day ceremony for Israelis and Palestinians

Watch: IDF Nabs Hamas Terrorists in Shechem

IDF releases video of nighttime raid by Golani troops netting 29 Hamas terrorists who were planning imminent attacks.

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Hamas Cell Planned Terror Attack on Purim

Shin Bet, IDF, police bust cell planning attack in the Jerusalem area.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi on Outreach Mission in the Himalayas

Former IDF Chief Rabbi and head of the Itamar Yeshiva, Rabbi Avichai Ronski, will be moving to the Himalayas for the summer.

Nasrallah Admits Weakened Hezbollah No Match for Israel

In remarkable interview with Syrian state TV, Hezbollah chief says his group can't take on Israel alone, as it struggles on multiple fronts.

IDF Officers to Study Arabic, Islamic Culture

The IDF plans to provide Arabic language courses for civilian security officers in Judea and Samaria, the army announced Sunday.

Soldier Critically Wounded in Terror Attack Improves

Condition of soldier critically wounded in stabbing attack improves: he was taken off his ventilator and is communicating.

Supervisor Arrested for Selling Permits to Illegal Arabs

A Population Registry supervisor in an Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem is suspected of selling travel permits to Jerusalem Arabs.

Israeli Source Acknowledges IDF Fire Killed Spanish UN Soldier

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in gunbattle with Hezbollah died from Israeli fire, security source says; IDF working to avoid future incidents.

Gaza War Caused Spike in Demands to Be Drafted as Lookouts

A large number of incoming draftees - mostly women - have requested to be assigned to watch security cameras.

IDF to Sink $25M into New Rocket Alert Systems for Civilians

New app in the works which pinpoints rocket trajectory; source says civilian safety is top priority against possible Hezbollah threat.

Samaria Soldiers in Second Major Warfare Exercise

For the second time in a month, soldiers of the IDF's Binyamin regional brigade have been called to a major urban warfare exercise.

Leaked Report: Spanish Peacekeepers Accuse IDF of Targeting Them

Confidential Spanish military report into death of soldier during IDF-Hezbollah clashes cites troops claiming their post was targeted.

Accomplice in Faked Abduction to be Dishonorably Discharged

Eran Nagauker, the friend of 'abductee' Niv Assaraf, to be booted from IDF service; Assaraf found to be deep in debt.

Abduction Prankster's Dad: I'll Give Him a Hug, and Then a Slap

Shmuel Assaraf, father of the young man who faked his own abduction, says he has 'no idea' what happened - or why.

'Israel Was Not Prepared for Operation Protective Edge'

MK Ofer Shelah (Yesh Atid) asserts security cabinet at fault for lack of preparedness during last summer's Operation Protective Edge.

Father of Abduction Prankster Apologizes

Shmuel Assaraf, father of man who claimed he was abducted, says his son did not understand the magnitude of the prank.

Missing 22-Year-Old Found Safe and Sound, Kidnapping Ruled Out

22-year-old Niv Assaraf found near Kiryat Arba. Police believe his friend made up the kidnapping story.

Israeli Soldier Charged with Espionage

An IDF corporal from Daliyat al-Karmel accused of passing on classified security information to spy for Syria.

Michael Oren: PA in the ICC a 'Strategic Threat' to Israel

The PA plans to use its berth “as a strategic threat against Israel, in the form of international boycotts and sanctions," said Oren.

'Hezbollah Cannot Take the Galilee'

Despite IDF estimates, Israel's enemies are far weaker now than in 1967, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi opines.

IDF Prepares for Holiday With 'Passover MREs'

On-duty soldiers will be celebrating Passover at Seders on their bases around the country, and, where necessary in the field.