IDF

Islamic Jihad: 'We dealt considerable damage to IDF vehicles'

Islamic Jihad claims that it seriously damaged IDF vehicles with explosives in a recent battle in Tulkarm.

IDF cadets forced to listen to anti-government lecture

IDF soldiers demanded that a lecture on civics be halted when the speaker denounced the judicial reform.

IDF eliminates terrorist in Tulkarem

The terrorist was killed as he threw an explosive device at an IDF officer.

IDF officer indicted for dealing drugs

The lieutenant sold cocaine to undercover MPs in three separate instances over the course of two and a half months making 100 thousand NIS.

Five injured after military vehicle overturns in northern Israel

IDF soldier suffers moderate injuries after military vehicle overturns during routine drive in northern Israel.

IDF apprehends senior Islamic Jihad operative

Israeli security forces conduct counterterrorism activities, apprehending six terror suspects, including an Islamic Jihad operative.

Hezbollah tensions

Chief of Staff tours north for 2nd time in 2 weeks

General Herzi Halevi seen touring northern command 2 weeks after Hezbollah-affiliated TV channel filmed him in the area.

Top IDF commander: 'We do not stop for a moment'

Ori Gordin, Commander of IDF's Northern Command, warns against attempts to attack Israel. 'Our strength is in our unity & excellent people.'

Terrorist attempts to stab soldiers near Hebron

Terrorist neutralized after attempting to stab soldiers at bus stop near Hebron.

Watch: Suspect escapes on motorcycle - and is arrested

Soldiers in an undercover unit arrest Arab suspected of growing drugs in a military firing range.

MKs refused data on refusals for fear of leaks

IDF commanders refuse to present hard figures on refusals to serve out of concern the data could be leaked and used by enemies.

Gallant:

'IDF ready for combat now, but long-term damage possible'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee holds heated discussion on effect of judicial reform dispute on IDF readiness.

IDF soldiers served food which did not receive kashrut approval

Rabbi who warned of violation to IDF kashrut policy was threatened with dismissal, report says. IDF: Kosher food was served at the event.

Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin joint exercise

The Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin 'Intrinsic Defender' exercise, focusing on naval mines, search and rescue, and underwater medicine.

First time since operation:

IDF arrests two terrorists in Jenin

One of the detainees is Fathi A'tum, a senior member of Judea and Samaria Hamas, who previously sat in an Israeli prison.

Netanyahu to convene discussion on situation in north

Netanyahu to convene a discussion on Sunday focusing on Hezbollah and the Lebanese front.

IDF seizes weapons, arrests suspects in counterterror operation

Suspects hurl rocks, firebombs, at IDF forces during counterterror operation; no injuries reported.

Terrorist reported dead in Shechem

IDF is operating in Shechem and arrested a terrorist, Arab sources say.

Abbas spokesman:

'Elimination of terrorists was an act of murder'

Spokesman for PA chairman calls elimination of three Hamas terrorists near Shechem a "murder" and a "war crime".

IDF: Refusals to serve will erode military's readiness

Chief of Staff issues call for unity as army spokesman issues warning about long-term effects of refusals to report for duty.

Watch: Armed Hezbollah terrorists tour Israeli border

Armed and uniformed Hezbollah terrorists tour Israeli border near town of Dovev.

Attempted shooting attack:

Soldiers neutralize three terrorists in Shechem

IDF soldiers neutralized three terrorists who opened fire at them from vehicle in Shechem (Nablus).

In first:

Man who refused to serve in political protest is punished

Man who protested judicial reform by refusing to show up for reserve duty is tried and fined.

IDF discovers minefield near Tul Karem

Terrorists activated several explosives on IDF forces during the operation. No solidiers were harmed.

'Chief of Staff:

Current debate harms the IDF'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi publishes letter to soldiers warning that the bringing of the IDF into the political debate harms national security.

Attempted attack near Shechem:

Soldiers fire at vehicle which tried to run them over

Palestinian Arabs report 18-year-old dead after soldiers fired at a vehicle that tried to run them over near the village of Sebastia.

Captain Lidar Peretz killed in accident in southern Israel

Peretz was killed, and an additional soldier was injured by a fallen storage container. Military Police are investigating.

Amid calls not to report:

IDF reserve division suffers from too much manpower

IDF's 36th Division commanders were taken aback during a recent exercise when far more reservists reported than were needed.

IDF condemns video showing pilots refusing to help soldiers

Minister Miki Zohar deletes video showing air force pilots demanding to know political opinions of soldier begging for aid during battle.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF preserving its capabilities and unity'

LTG Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Air Force Base together with Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar.

Elite IDF unit calls to leave IDF out of politics

A petition from the Maglan airborne reconnaissance unit calls for silence and solidarity in the face of the judicial reform controversy.

Rabbis condemn refusals to serve

Association of Community Rabbis call refusals to report for IDF duty "immoral," condemn bringing IDF into political fight.

PM Netanyahu:

'Unthinkable' for group in military to threaten elected gov't

PM Netanyahu: 'In a democracy, the military is subject to the government, in a military regime, the government is subject to the army.'

Rare failure: IDF misses camera theft at Lebanese border

Last week, Hezbollah terrorists vandalized a surveillance camera near Metula, but the army only detected the damage hours later.

Report:

Representatives of Reserve Duty soldiers will refuse to serve

A strategic advisor to the protesters said that an event will be held this week where reservists will announce their refusal to serve.

Hamas claims:

'We created an explosive that can penetrate IDF vehicles'

Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades claims it has succeeded in producing a new explosive capable of destroying IDF armored vehicles.

Gush Etzion shooting:

IDF enters Bethlehem to search for terrorists in shooting attack

Father, 2 daughters injured in terrorist shooting attack.

Senior IDF source: 'War with Hezbollah is a matter of time'

'The north has been abandoned in exchange for quiet, and no one cares,' local leader says.

IDF, US Central Command, complete joint air force exercise

IDF, US Central Command, complete 3rd Juniper Oak Exercise of the year. The exercise also included combat scenarios in the cyber dimension.

IDF drives Hezbollah terrorists from border fence

Terrorists driven back after attempting to damage fence.

Gallant:

'Refusals to serve are a prize for our enemies'

Defense Minister calls for politics to be kept out of the IDF amidst widespread protests over the judicial reforms.

New Commanding Officer of Israeli Navy’s Flotilla 13

'Captain A' to replace Capt. Amir Farhi as head of elite naval unit after 2 years.

Due to a lack of demand:

IDF to shutter two haredi companies

The IDF is preparing to close the Tomer and Hetz Companies after the haredi companies failed to meet enlistment goals.

Col. Richard Kemp on Jenin op:

'Remarkable achievement unprecedented in modern warfare'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan lauds IDF for avoiding killing any civilians in Jenin operation.

IDF issues instructions to handle reservists who refuse to serve

For the first time, commanders have been given instructions on how to handle refusal to serve as part of a protest against the government.

Yaron Finkelman appointed new commander of IDF Southern Command

Major General Finkelman takes over for outgoing commander Eliezer Toledano.

IDF takes new measures following inquireis into 2021 Gaza op.

Following three incidents during Operation Guardian of the Walls, the IDF took a series of command measures.

IDF maps out home of terrorist who killed soldier

The IDF mapped out the home of the terrorist who committed yesterday's deadly shooting attack near Kedumim.

Vengeance served:

IDF eliminates terrorists behind Har Bracha shooting

The perpetrators of the shooting attack near Har Bracha were eliminated, weapons were seized, and three others arrested.

Cleared for publication:

Victim of Kedumim attack identified as IDF soldier Shilo Amir

Givati Brigade Soldier Staff Sergeant Shilo Amir, from Kibbutz Meirav, was murdered by a terrorist on Thursday near Kedumim in Samaria.

Anti-tank missile launched from Lebanon

Missile launched towards Israel exploded inside Lebanon, IDF hits back.

Police seize 100 unsafe cars in Judea and Samaria

Police and IDF forces worked to seize unlicensed cars frequently used for criminal and terrorist groups.

Report: Missile fired towards Israel from southern Lebanon

IDF: 'No incident in Israeli territory, explosion occurred on the other side of the border.'

Father of special needs child eulogizes fallen soldier

The father of a special needs child mentored by fallen soldier: 'We didn't have a chance to tell you how much you were appreciated.'

As IDF withdraws from Jenin:

Five rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Remains of one rocket hit home in Sderot, no injuries. IDF strikes targets in Gaza in retaliation.

BBC interviewer stuns Bennett:

'Israeli forces are happy to kill children'

Former PM responds to BBC interviewer who asserted that the IDF is happy to kill children: We’re doing the right thing.

IDF soldier injured in training accident in the south

Soldier evacuated by helicopter to hospital after being wounded by gunfire in a training accident in the south. He's in moderate condition.

Watch:

IDF destroys terror tunnel built under Jenin mosque

Tunnel used by terrorists in Jenin located and neutralized during military operation.

Jenin operation continues:

Weapons collected, terrorist operatives arrested

Defense official: The resistance of the armed terrorists was low - they ran away when we arrived.

Watch:

Firefight between Maglan soldiers and terrorists in Jenin

Footage published from Operation Home and Garden. 100 suspects interogated so far.