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IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Assigned Areas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the IDF impose a general closure on the Judea and Samaria over Yom Kippur.

Commander: Violent Crime in Judea and Samaria 'Like Terrorism'

IDF commander explains army's tough stand on violent crime: ‘Instead of stealing, they could have attacked.’

Arab Rioters Open Fire on Jewish Worshippers at Joseph's Tomb

Arabs who attacked Jews visiting the Tomb of Joseph (Kever Yosef) in Shechem opened fire at IDF soldiers. Troops return fire, hit attacker.

Ya'alon: Assad Had Better Not Get Us Involved in Syria

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon reiterates that Israel will do whatever it needs to do defend its citizens.

New IDF App for Soldiers, Soldiers-to-Be

IDF unveils smartphone app that allows soldiers and soldiers-to-be to check their status or work on training, anytime, anywhere.

Video: Shana Tova from the IDF

In special video, IDF soldiers wish a Shana Tova and vow to continue to defend the State of Israel.

Officer who Hit Protester to Leave IDF

Eisner signs plea bargain, and will resign from service.

IDF Releases Most Reservists Called Up Ahead of Syria Strike

The IDF began to release some of the reservists that were called up in preparations for a possible U.S. military strike in Syria.

Gantz: We're Prepared for Any Scenario

IDF Chief of Staff encourages Israelis to go about their daily routine, even as a possible Western strike in Syria looms.

Slain Brothers Remembered with Holiday Gifts for Soldiers

Two brothers who fell in combat are commemorated with holiday gifts for 1,000 soldiers.

Israel to UNRWA: 'Avoid One-Sided Propaganda'

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning UNRWA for reprimanding Israel over the incident in Kalandiya this week.

MK Tibi: Mob Attack on Soldiers was ‘Legitimate Self-Defense'

Arab-Israeli MK says PA mob was right to attack soldiers: "The occupation soldiers commit war crimes."

IDF Backs Soldiers in Kalandiya Incident

The soldiers who entered Kalandiya Monday morning acted responsibly and professionally, says IDF.

Video: Three Arabs Killed in Kalandiya Riot

IDF: security forces entered neighborhood to carry out an arrest, and were attacked with "extreme violence" by hundreds of Arabs.

IDF Boosts Navy near Lebanon

Bombings, rocket attack followed by news that IDF will station a new, advanced warship on Israel’s northern border.

"They Don't Care About Syria, They Won't Care About Us"

Rabbi Avihai Ronsky, former IDF Chief Rabbi, says world inaction over Syria could be a harbinger of things to come for Israel.

Soldier Sentenced to Jail After Being Caught Hitchhiking

A soldier is serving jail time for hitchhiking: "There is a real danger of attempted kidnappings" officers say.

100-Year-Old Becomes Israeli Major-General

100-year-old finally gets rank of “Major General” that he earned 60 years ago.

Video: Terrorists Open Fire at IDF Forces in Jenin

Video shows IDF soldiers under fire in Jenin.

Investigators: LA Oleh Soldier Felled by Heat Stroke

An IDF soldier who was badly injured afternoon when he fainted during a training exercise was felled by heat stroke, investigators said

Soldier Who Collapsed: a Recent U.S. Immigrant

The soldier made Aliyah a year ago and lives on Kibbutz Malkia in the north.

Soldier Badly Injured After Fainting in Training Exercise

An IDF soldier was badly injured Sunday afternoon when he fainted during a training exercise.

4 Arrested in IDF Ammunition Theft

Four men from Kfar Tuba nabbed for stealing ammunition. Detainees include soldier, prisoner.

IDF ‘Graduates’ Form New Tech Elite

‘Graduates’ of IDF tech unit lead top Israeli businesses.

MKs Demand IDF Action on Soldier Suicides

A Knesset report released Monday said that 124 IDF soldiers committed suicide between 2007 and 2012.

Man Killed at Israel-Gaza Border

IDF troops shot a man who was suspiciously crossing the border between Hamas ruled Gaza and Israel.

Arab Soldier: I Decided to Enlist, Despite Everything

Soldier who lost one brother in the IDF and saw another injured has enlisted anyway.

Defense Minister Confirms: Soldiers Hurt by Bomb

Yaalon confirms that four IDF soldiers were hurt when they drove over a bomb.

Soldiers: New Battlefield Simulator Better Than the Real Thing

The “Nevo Firing Range,” a new simulator that has been adopted by the Israel Navy, provides a better training experience, say soldiers.

Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Highway 6 Accident

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in Sunday’s accident on Highway 6. The names of two other victims have yet to be released.

Soldier's Weekend Break Turns Out to be Very Profitable

A soldier on a weekend break came home to a nice surprise: a NIS 27 million lottery jackpot in this weekend's draw.

Experts: Beersheva Best Real Estate Investment

Experts say home prices in Beersheva are set to continue rising, as tech parks and the IDF remake the face of the city.

MK Lipman Invites Hareidi Enlistees to his Home

Hareidi Yesh Atid MK lauds record 400 hareidim who signed up to the IDF; offers support to those whose families are unsupportive

IDF Defends ‘Arrest’ of Arab 5-Year-Old

IDF: 5-year-old attacker’s detention was for his own safety; he will not face charges.

IDF Honors ‘Inspiring’ Foreign Volunteers

More than 160,000 foreign citizens have volunteered with the IDF.

Jenin Arrest Turns Into Shootout

One terrorist hurt as terrorists, soldiers clash in northern Samaria.

Revealed: Israel Planned 'Entebbe 2' in Shalit Case

Israel tried to kidnap Hamas’ military commander in Gaza in order to trade him for Gilad Shalit.

Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

Hizbullah leader says that Europe should blacklist Israel's "military wing" as a terrorist organization.

Expert: 'Smaller, Smarter' IDF may be a Stupid Idea

A similar line of thinking and planning preceded the Second Lebanon War, "and the army paid dearly for it."

Can the IDF Afford a Small Army?

Beit Haggai, Binyamin Residents May Lose Roadblock Protection

Residents of Beit Haggai fear they will suffer more terrorism as IDF experts determine that a roadblock near Hevron can be safely removed

Comptroller Slams Poor Law Enforcement in Judea and Samaria

The relevant parties are not doing their job to properly enforce the law in Judea and Samaria, says State Comptroller in annual report.

Fire Opened on IDF Soldiers in the Golan Heights

Two suspects from Syria enter unmanned outpost near the border, then fire on IDF soldiers who search the area.

Top Syrian Rebel: Israel Attacked Missiles With Submarine

A top Syrian rebel official on Monday said that the IDF had indeed attacked Latakia over the weekend, with a submarine attack

Gantz: Army will have to Shrink

Chief of Staff comments on changing character of warfare: “The enemy is not always visible"

Israeli UAV Crashes Near Border with Egypt

An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on Sunday evening near the border with Egypt, due to a technical difficulty.

Repeat Performance: Hareidi Extremists Attack IDF Soldier

After a series of similar attacks, and less than a day after leading hareidi rabbi accused of incitement, extremists target soldiers again

Female Arab Soldiers: Zoabi Should Go to Gaza

Two Arab Christian female soldiers say that MK Hanin Zoabi, who objects to Arabs joining the army, does not speak for them.

Video: Arabs, Anarchists Harass Soldiers

Clip captures Arab and left-wing extremists harassing soldiers. Expert: "Those who start with rocks will finish with shots"

‘We Made a Commitment to the IDF’

A young hareidi religious immigrant made a commitment to the IDF, but sometimes does not even receive his minimal pay at all.

Hareidi IDF Rabbi: 'Hate is Creating a New Tisha B'Av'

The attempt to force hareidi religious yeshiva students to enlist in the IDF is a mistake, said Rabbi Yoel Schwartz, a top IDF official

Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan

Thousands of permanent service soldiers will be let go and some units will be shut down as the IDF restructures.

Israeli Doctors Come to Aid of Mountain Climber in Wales

Israeli military rescuers visiting Wales came to the rescue of a man who fell from a cliff in Gwynedd.

IDF Nabs Arabs With 'Terror Weapons'

Arabs possessing machine guns were arrested by IDF soldiers Tuesday. The guns may have been used in terror incidents, the army said.

Why Did IDF Not Share Al-Dura Video?

Newest testimony in Al-Dura case raises the question: where was the IDF while others fought to clear Israel’s name?

Agreement on Jewish, Non-Jewish Burial in IDF

MKs, ministers come to an agreement regarding the controversial subject of Judaism and burial in the IDF.

Senator McCain Calls for Suspension of US Military Aid to Egypt

Republican Senator John McCain is calling for a suspension of US military aid to Egypt following army ouster of Islamist president Mursi.

IDF Places Iron Dome Battery in Carmel Region

The IDF placed an Iron Dome anti-missile battery in the Carmel region near Haifa.

Citing Egypt, Feiglin Calls Army Radio a 'Threat to Democracy'

If Egypt is any example, Israel must immediately remove Army Radio from control of the IDF said MK Moshe Feiglin (Likud)

Morsi Offers to Form Interim Coalition Government

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi offers to form an interim coalition government.