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Netanyahu: Israel Will Respond Forcefully to Gaza Attacks

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reacts to morning's sniper attack by Hamas terrorists which left a soldier critically injured.

Soldier Critically Wounded by Gaza Sniper Fire

Hamas commander killed as IDF forces respond to sniper fire targeting soldiers in Israel.

Samaria Residents and IDF Close Hanukkah at Joshua's Tomb

Special ceremony on final night of Hanukkah held in Samaria at the grave of Moses's disciple, the 'first Hebrew Chief of Staff.'

Rivlin Ends Hanukkah With IDF: We're Safe Thanks to You

President and IDF Chief of Staff Gantz hold Hanukkah candle lighting with soldiers in Judea, appraise the difficulties in the region.

Haaretz Journalists Arrested for Provoking IDF

Cleared for publication: Gideon Levy and Alex Levac arrested for assaulting soldiers, trying to cross into Area A without permission.

Qatari Emir 'Donates' Money to IDF Disabled Veterans' Org

Emir's family buys apartment left to the IDF org. in Paris, France - donating 2.5 million Euro despite the country's Hamas affiliations.

Neturei Karta Campaign: Hareidi Soldiers Modern-Day Hellenists

Poster featuring hareidi soldiers depicted as Ancient Greeks, chasing hareidi children warns against 'Hellenists of today.'

Vindication

Case Dropped Against IDF Commander Who Invoked G-d

Givati Commander Ofer Winter cleared of investigation claiming coverups; his soldiers charge it was organized targeting for religiosity.

Thanking the Soldiers in Hevron on Hanukkah

Residents and regional head thank 'heroic soldiers' who defend them in moving Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony - and throughout the year.

Rededicating the Tomb

1,500 Jews Find Vandalism at Joseph's Tomb for Hanukkah

IDF and Jewish worshipers light Hanukkah candles at severely vandalized holy site, bringing light to darkness for the holiday.

Hamas Rebuilding Terror Tunnels into Israel with Aid Materials

Hamas rebuilding same terror tunnel network into Israel destroyed during Protective Edge, report says; IDF mum.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

IDF Commander who Invoked G-d Targeted for 'Elimination'

Religious commander Ofer Winter's soldiers charge there is an organized attempt to get rid of him as investigation launches.

Netanyahu: PA Hails Terrorist Killers, Accuses IDF of War Crimes

At Hanukkah lighting ceremony with elite IDF soldiers, PM warns they face 'darkness' of extremist Islam 'which is striking all around us.'

Terrorist Shot After Attacking IDF in Qalandiya

Terrorists lob pipe bomb at IDF soldiers during raid, after night of Molotov cocktail, rock attacks.

Border Police: IDF Cleared of Responsibility for Abu Ein's Death

Ziad Abu Ein actively provoked IDF before his death, according to internal review - and still died of a heart attack.

Hamas: 'We Hacked into IDF Computers'

Second leaked video shows infiltration during Protective Edge; IDF launches investigation into whether classified network was compromised.

IDF on High Alert Ahead of Abu Ein Funeral

IDF will send reinforcements to Judea and Samaria, in anticipation of riots during the funeral of Ziad Abu Ein.

Ya'alon: We 'Regret' Abu Ein's Death

Defense Minister confirms terrorist's death by heart attack during Arab rioting is under investigation, as int'l community calls for calm.

Arab Teen Wounded After Rioters Clash with IDF

14 year-old 'shot in the head' after 50 rioters clash with IDF in response to terrorist Abu Ein's death.

PM: Nothing Will Stop Construction of New IDF Negev Bases

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the new IDF educational training base, under construction in southern Israel.

Watch: Lone Soldier 'Isn't Alone, Israel is my Family'

Arutz Sheva speaks to a recently immigrated lone soldier who left his family to serve Israel, and learns why he technically isn't alone.

Report: Ya'alon Behind Transfer of Frozen Funds to Judea-Samaria

Defense Minister allegedly changes tune on freeze over 1949 Armistice lines, urges to 'release funds' as soon as possible.

IDF Launches Criminal Investigations Over Gaza Operation

Military Advocate General orders criminal investigations against several soldiers for incidents during Op. Protective Edge

IDF Resumes Search for Guy Hever

Search for soldier missing since August 1997 focuses on minefields near his base; previous attempts have focused on nearby Syria.

Watch: Netanyahu's Son Avner Joins the IDF

Netanyahu 'full of pride' as son enlists in combat unit with Field Intelligence Corps; Avner previously won the National Bible Quiz.

Ya'alon Halts IDF Move to Negev Over Spat with Lapid

Defense Minister orders that the IDF’s move to the Negev be stopped, cites differences with Treasury over defense budget.

Watch: Becoming a Combat Soldier in 90 Seconds

An IDF soldier documented his intense eight months of training on the way to becoming an IDF combat soldier.

Gadi Eizenkot Named Next IDF Chief of Staff

Major General Gadi Eizenkot will be appointed as the next Chief of Staff of the IDF, replacing Benny Gantz in February.

Police Refuse Gun License for Soldier over Disengagement Protest

Ben-Gvir slams 'political harassment'; elite solder allowed to defend state, can't have handgun for defense over opposition to expulsion.

Funeral for Unknown Soldier - 66 Years Later

19 year-old soldier Yehoshua Haver died in the War of Independence, but his burial place was unknown - until now.

IDF Lone Soldiers from America Celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers serving while living apart from their families are 'IDF's unconventional secret weapon,' as MK Lipman joins in on the festivities.

IDF Appoints First Female Navy Captain

Captain Or Cohen will be transferred to a warship as a deputy commander, and later Cohen will be given her own ship.

Ex-Chief IDF Rabbi: 'Religionization' Debate is 'Anti-Semitic'

Former IDF Chief Rabbi Ronski slams minority elitists for accusing religious of 'military revolution' at seeing religion becoming central.

Why is the Knesset Debating IDF Religiosity?

Perplexed MK Yogev reminds Knesset 'enemy is Hamas, not religious soldiers' as Jewish 'radicalization' in IDF placed on the docket.

Large-Scale Hamas Terror Cell Busted

Turkey, Qatar reportedly involved in supporting cell to carry out terror in Jerusalem; several attacks already prevented.

Setting the record straight

Gush Etzion Hit-And-Run was Hamas Terror Attack

After IDF flip-flop, media gag order lifted revealing driver who wounded three soldiers is a Hamas terrorist who planned the attack.

Terror or Accident? IDF Flip-Flops Over Gush Etzion Hit-And-Run

In dramatic about-turn likely to fuel speculation of a cover-up, military admits soldiers injured by Palestinian truck-driver were targeted.

Gaza: Hamas Fires Fourth 'Test' Rocket in Two Days

IDF says another rocket fired into the Red Sea Thursday morning, as Hamas seeks to 'increase rocket launching capabilities.'

IDF Didn't Demolish Terrorist's Home - Just His Room

IDF says it destroyed the home of the terrorist who murdered a baby and young woman - the evidence says otherwise.

IDF Snaps Into Action as Gunshots Heard on Gaza Border

Day after Jerusalem synagogue massacre, soldiers report hearing shots at Gaza border and use smoke bombs; none wounded.

IDF Demolishes Home of Baby Murderer

IDF troops demolish the eastern Jerusalem home of the terrorist who murdered three-month-old Chaya Zisel Braun and Karen Jemima Mosquera.

Ratified: Draft-Dodgers Ineligible for State Scholarships

'Draft Dodgers' Law' passes on Knesset plenum, will revoke eligibility for students who evaded IDF service for ideological reasons.

IDF Officer Loses Two Fingers in Fireworks Attack

Injury from fireworks lobbed by rioters highlights growing - and dangerous - phenomenon; IDF now allowed to open fire.

Gantz and Cohen Agree on Cooperation, End Tensions

Days after their feud goes public, IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet chief agree on mutual cooperation regarding Gaza.

Taking off the kid gloves?

IDF: Soldiers Attacked with Fireworks May Open Fire

Legal Advisor for Judea and Samaria gives OK to fire at the attacker in life-threatening situations.

IDF Central Command Head Says Unrest Will Get Worse

In meeting with Judea-Samaria community leaders, General Nitzan Alon warns things will get worse before they get better.

ISA: 'There Was No Warning of a War in July'

ISA explains: Intelligence reports suggested possible confrontation, but never full-scale war. No concealment of information on their part.

Tensions Boil Over in Gaza Op. Blame Game Between ISA, IDF

Benny Gantz writes to Netanyahu over ISA Chief Yoram Cohen's role in Protective Edge; PM urges officials to cooperate.

Hareidi IDF Recruitment on the Rise

13.5% of soldiers hareidi, up from 8.5% in 2004 - but hareidi cities still contributed the fewest soldiers to the Army in 2014.

Violence Continues as Arab Rioter Shot Dead Near Hevron

Israeli security forces boost presence in Judea and Samaria; Bedouin woman arrested in possession of M16 in Negev.

Residents Complain 'Arabs Threw Rocks, and the Soldiers Hid'

Givat Assaf residents fume after IDF soldiers allegedly stood by and watched an ambush, held back until the situation escalated.

Roadside Explosive Found North of Jerusalem

IDF locates bomb during drill between Psagot and Beit El in Samaria just north of the capital.

Watch: IDF Marks a Year since Typhoon Haiyan Mission

A year has passed since the typhoon in the Philippines that killed 7,000; the IDF sums up Operation Islands of Hope.

Amnesty International Report is 'Terrorist Propaganda'

Report claiming IDF 'war crimes' slammed by Israel for 'no evidence,' NGO Monitor notes group has 'radical ideological agenda.'

IDF Officer Denies Hezbollah Planning War on Israel

Threat or no threat? 'Very senior' IDF officier says 'Hezbollah is uninterested' in war against Israel - despite multiple worrying signs.

Bill: Expand Hesder Track Active Service to Two Years

Labor MK behind bill seeks to right 'historic distortion' of soldiers' rights, he claims, by scaling back state support for Torah study.

IDF Comes Under Fire Along Syrian Border

IDF routine patrol is targeted by gunfire from Syria, where rebels have taken control.

Most Senior IDF Armored Brigade Upgrades to Merkava Mark IV Tank

With an eye on Hamas and Hezbollah threat, first of 7th Armored Brigade's 3 battalions moves to most advanced tank in Israel's arsenal.

Watch: Police Seize Stolen IDF Weapons in Nighttime Op.

Border police arrest of suspects - including an IDF soldier - reveals high demand in Israeli criminal underworld for Israeli Tavor rifle.

Palestinian Teen Terrorist Was US Citizen

State Dept. urges 'calm' after revealing that 17 year-old shot dead after lobbing firebombs at Israeli civilians was an American citizen.