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Kfir Soldiers Earn Their Berets

Kfir soldiers are given their berets in the first ceremony of its kind in Afula, which has adopted the brigade.

IDF Probe of Cast Lead to Result in Charges Against Soldier

The IDF has borne out a government comment that it is “like no other army” and said it will file charges against a soldier who fought in Cast Lead.

IDF Officer Faces Probe for Defending Use of Force

IDF commander to face probe for saying moderate use of force is sometimes necessary when detained terrorist suspects act aggressively.

Wounded IDF Soldiers Honored by Manhattan Synagogue

Dozens of IDF soldiers were honored on Shabbat by the Chabad Israel Center of the Upper East Side and the Chabad Terror Victims Project.

Netanyahu, Barak at IDF Command and Control Exercise in North

Prime Minister and Defense Minister visited the forces during the exercise, which were part of a previously planned schedule.

'Magnet' Streamlines Air Force On-Screen Operations

A new computerized operations log designed to streamline data transfer has now been installed at all Israeli Air Force bases.

Lone Soldier Hitches a Ride Home with Netanyahu

A lone soldier hitched a ride with the prime minister – and got a free flight to see his parents in British Columbia.

IDF Updates Arms Strategy

The IDF reveals a new weapons strategy designed to secure equipment in case of war. Army also unveils thermal cameras.

Extreme-Left Interrupts Memorial Ceremony

Extreme-left group interrupts a memorial for fallen soldiers with a protest against Israel's presence in Jerusalem.

New IDF Weapon Defends Soldiers against Psychological Warfare

Psychological warfare has moved to the battle field. IDF officers are training soldiers how to react to enemy propaganda against troops’ morale.

PM Calls to Favor Reservists

Ministers call to provide incentives for those who hire IDF reservists.

50 IDF Officers Awarded for Excellence

Fifty IDF officers receive awards for excellence in service.

Extra-High Combat Rate among Pre-Military 'Service Year' Grads

Six of ten male youths who complete a pre-military voluntary 'service year' go on to combat units. Overall combat motivation hits 10 year high.

IDF Completes Reports on Incidents in which Arabs Died

Four Arabs reportedly died in two incidents two weeks ago. An IDF report finds the incidents might have been avoided.

IDF Keeping the Peace and Preparing for War

While Hamas resumes Kassam attacks on Israel civilians, the IDF wraps up a large-scale exercise to prepare soldiers “for every possible scenario.”

US Company to Build New HQ for the IDF

The Defense Ministry has signed a contract with an American firm to build a new underground command and control center for the IDF at the Kirya.

Juniper Cobra: Live Fire Test

The Patriot missile system is tested live as part of a joint Israel-U.S. exercise.

Study: PA Double-Dealing against Israel and US Congress

A study by a Boston-based think tank shows that America's military aid to the Palestinian Authority presents a clear threat to Israel's security.

Israel Absent at Joint Air Exercises Over Turkey

Israel has been left out of a joint air force exercise in Turkey which includes pilots from Britain, Turkey, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates .

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