IDF

Terrorists open fire at IDF post near Ya'bad

Security forces in pursuit of shooters after second shooting at military outpost in Judea and Samaria in 2 days.

3 years later:

Bereaved father remarries, draped in battalion flag

Bereaved father Baruch Ben Yigal remarries, draped in Golani Brigade flag. 'I fulfilled Amit's will.'

Influenced by their elders?

200 teens refuse to enlist over judicial reform

A joint letter states that the refusal to serve is a protest against the judicial reform, occupation, and settlements.

Soldier's death in training sparks procedural overhaul in IDF

Hillel Ofen died during an exercise on one of the hottest days of the year, prompting a series of investigations.

Shooting toward IDF post, no injuries reported

In addition, IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in the town of Kafr

Family united during IDF artillery exercise

Two sisters and their brother met during an Artillery Corps exercise of the IDF's 55th Brigade.

Haaretz apologizes for ad opposing military refusal

Haaretz issues apology for publication of Torat Lehima ad opposing refusal to serve in military.

Short Neck Syndrome

When leaders fear the morning newspaper more than the enemy, the task will remain unfulfilled. Op-ed.

Cleared for publication:

Terrorists who murdered Batsheva Nigri arrested

Two residents of Hebron arrested over murder of Batsheva Nigri and link themselves to carrying out the attack.

IDF reinforces troops in Judea and Samaria

Following situational assessment, IDF sends reinforcements to Judea & Samaria, to help close in the terrorist, ensure safety in the region.

IDF:

Aerial defense activated towards unidentified aircraft over Gaza

IDF Aerial Defense Array was activated toward an unidentified aircraft over Gaza.

Hunt for Huwara terrorist continues

Security forces believe terrorist who murdered Shai Silas Nigreker and son Aviad Nir in point-blank shooting will soon be captured.

IDF tractor strikes mine in Jordan Valley

Civilian IDF employee lightly injured after vehicle strikes mine during mine-clearing operation near Kibbutz Sha'ar HaGolan.

Watch:

The moment IDF intercepted Hamas UAV over Gaza Strip

The UAV was tracked by the IDF from takeoff, and upon its eastward approach, the decision was made to intercept it.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Stop acting like British army, start acting like a Jewish army'

Safed Chief Rabbi criticizes IDF for warning against revenge attacks following murder of father and son in Huwara.

Iron Dome shoots down UAV launched from Gaza

IDF says no Israeli community was threatened by drone believed to belong to Hamas.

IDF shoots masked Israeli citizen in Binyamin Region

IDF dispatched to scene where a group of Israelis in masks were throwing stones at Arab vehicles in the early morning.

Hamas newspaper highlights development of new explosive weaponry

An interview in a Hamas magazine tales of new and advanced explosives capable of severely damaging IDF vehicles.

Haredi parties:

'We will not agree to mandatory service'

Representatives of haredi parties make clear they oppose mandatory service for haredim, even in a civil-national framework.

Navy suspeds reserve officer who refused to report for duty

The reserve rear admiral who did not report for duty in protest of the government's judicial reform plan.

IDF soldier murdered in Juljulia

Police believe the fatal shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Three IDF soldiers treated for heatstroke during training

Three IDF paratroopers were hospitalized after suffering from heatstroke in southern Israel.

Report: Wanted terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Gunfight erupts between terrorists and IDF soldiers, leaving one terrorist dead.

I Belong:

The note left behind by the IDF soldier who died in training

IDF soldier Hillel Ofen died during a training exercise. A note that was in his backpack held a moving essay.

Hamas praises terrorists who opened fire at IDF soldiers

Terrorists' fire towards IDF 'demonstrates readiness to fight the occupation and battle its aggression,' Hamas spokesperson says.

Israel’s unity is our secret weapon

We must not allow our political differences to hand our enemies the advantage.Op-ed.

Security forces destroy explosive laboratory in Balata Camp

IDF and Israel Border Police forces target explosive laboratory and explosive warehouse containing 15 ready-to-use explosive devices.

Attempted shooting attack:

Terrorists open fire at military post in Shechem

Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at military post in Shechem. IDF soldiers fire back, hit one of the terrorists and arrest him.

6 other soldiers became dehydrated during deadly training

Fellow soldier recounts exercise held during intense heat wave in which Corporal Hillel Ofen collapsed and died.

Eliminated terrorist worked as lifeguard at kibbutz pool

Terrorist who was killed while shooting at IDF forces overnight worked in Kibbutz Kalya until he aroused suspicion of security coordinator

Bereaved father: 'Keep the army out of disputes'

Father of Cpl. Hillel Ofen, who died during military training, urges army not to blame those in the field for his son's death.

IDF confirms: Failed rocket launch attempt from Jenin

For the sixth time: Terrorists attempt to fire rocket towards Jewish town.

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

First step, Tsav 8, to e followed by legislative and institutional changes, real ones. Op-ed.

Violent riots erupt during counterterrorism operation

IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

'Warnings about IDF are meant to overthrow the government'

The Prime Minister was reported to have said that warnings about the IDF's operational competence are not truly connected to the reform.

Watch: Hundreds of protesters 'welcome' Netanyahu to resort town

Crowds of protesters waited for Netanyahu on a nearby hill that was assigned to them hundreds of meters from the hotel entrance.

Family opposes autopsy of soldier's body: 'No justification'

Rabbi Arle Harel eulogized his nephew Hillel: 'One of the things that was important to him was military unity.'

Harsh sentence:

3 years prison for soldier who accidentally killed comrade

Soldier reaches plea deal in death of Corporal Baruch Kabarta, receives more prison time than previous friendly-fire cases.

Soldier who collapsed and died: Corporal Hillel Nehemia Ofen, 20

Military police investigate after soldier collapses and dies during training session.

IDF soldier collapses and dies during training exercise

In light of the incident,  Ground Forces Chief Maj. Gen Tamir Yadai has ordered a halt to all training exercises until Wednesday at 5:00 AM.

Soldier who fired at Jewish protesters to be investigated

Military Police launch a preliminary inquiry into an incident in which an IDF soldier fired live rounds over the Israeli protesters' heads.

Senior defense officials:

'Disagreements and politics must be left out of the IDF '

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with senior figures in Israel's security services to discuss the IDF's operational readiness.

Military journalist calls religious soldiers 'lesions'

Security pundit Ran Edelis says 'kippah wearers' to blame for problems in the IDF.

Gallant to new recruits: Protests will not affect enlistment

In a conversation with new recruits, the Minister of Defense said: 'I'm working on these issues every day with the Chief of Staff.'

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

Terrorist eliminated in Tulkarm was Fatah activist

The Fatah organization has claimed that the terrorist killed by the IDF recently in Tulkarm was one of their operatives.

Officers' course compares Religious Zionism to Hamas

An IDF officers' course at Haifa University included a slide comparing the Hamas terror organization to Religious Zionism.

Terrorist killed after firing at IDF soldiers

Terrorist from the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades fires at IDF soldiers, is killed when IDF returns fire.

Lapid:

'There will be no emergency government with Netanyahu'

Opposition leader on protests within the army against the judicial reform: It's hard not to understand them.

al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades:

IDF eliminated terrorist commander near Shechem

According to the terror organization, the IDF killed its commander in the al-Ein "refugee" camp, Amir Khalifa, in an operation near Shechem.

Netanyahu in Golan:

'Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Prime Minister and First Lady Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon.

Mississippi:

Israeli Navy raises flag over new landing craft

The INS Nahshon, the first of two such crafts, will serve as a logistical axis for transporting equipment and soldiers.

Haredi minister condemns family who cursed IDF soldier

Housing Min. Goldknopf blasts family who shamed soldier: 'One who humiliates another Jew in public has no portion in the World to Come.'

Parents of murdered brothers:

'Our children won't return, but there is deterrence and revenge'

Esti and Shalom Yaniv pen letter to IDF soldiers who demolished the home of the terrorist who killed their sons, Hallel and Yagel Yaniv.

On IDF bases:

New initiative turns organic waste into renewable energy

Israel Ministry of Defense and IDF Lead First-Ever Initiative with HomeBiogas to Transform Organic Waste into Renewable Energy on IDF Bases.

In nighttime operation:

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Israeli brothers

Watch: IDF operates in Askar refugee camp to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Hallel and Yagel Yaniv in Huwara.

Security forces arrest two suspects in Tel Aviv shooting

The two are suspected to be associates of the terrorist who shot and killed a motorcycle patrolman on Saturday.

IDF maps home of Tel Aviv shooter

4 wanted suspects arrested in overnight operations following deadly Tel Aviv shooting attack.

Explosives activated against IDF forces near Tulkarem

Terrorists hurl rocks and firebombs at IDF soldiers, while activating explosive devices.