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IDF spokesman to INN:

'Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons'

The IDF's international spokesperson explains the goals behind today's operation in Jenin.

'Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons'

Pits with weapons, explosives found in Jenin mosque

Terrorists use mosque to store weapons and explosives in Jenin.

Pits with weapons, explosives found in Jenin mosque

Hadash-Ta'al MK:

'Protests during Jenin operation show double standard

MK Ahmed Tibi denounced protests during the current IDF operation as a double standard on the part of the protesters.

'Protests during Jenin operation show double standard

IDF finds 3 explosives manufacturing facilities in Jenin

Large weapons, explosives cache also found inside mosque.

IDF finds 3 explosives manufacturing facilities in Jenin

IDF soldier injured in Jenin already back on battlefield

After being wounded by shrapnel, Sg. Maj. A. was treated at a hospital and insisted on immediately returning to his unit.

IDF soldier injured in Jenin already back on battlefield

Watch: IDF soldiers pray ahead of Jenin counterterror operation

IDF soldiers pray with their commanders - moments before they embark on a counterterror operation in Jenin.

Watch: IDF soldiers pray ahead of Jenin counterterror operation

Opposition MKs express support for IDF operation in Jenin

'We are all one front against terror,' MK Benny Gantz says of Jenin counterterror operation.

Opposition MKs express support for IDF operation in Jenin

IDF preparing for 'significant fighting' within Jenin

Goal is to hit a number of terror centers in Jenin, IDF spokesman says.

IDF preparing for 'significant fighting' within Jenin

IDF:

Aircraft strikes terrorist infrastructure and armed gunmen

During the joint IDF and ISA operation, IDF aircraft struck terrorist infrastructure targets and armed gunmen in the Jenin camp

Aircraft strikes terrorist infrastructure and armed gunmen

IDF video:

'Jenin is a terrorist stronghold'

'We will not standby idle while terrorists continue to harm civilians using Jenin Camp as a hideout,' IDF promises.

'Jenin is a terrorist stronghold'

'Extensive counterterror effort'

IDF strikes joint terror operations center in Jenin

Security forces launch extensive counterterrorism effort in the Jenin area. PA sources report three terrorists dead.

IDF strikes joint terror operations center in Jenin

IDF soldier throws rocks at anti-government protesters

The soldier threw rocks from the Kirya base in Tel Aviv. The IDF says the matter is being investigated.

IDF soldier throws rocks at anti-government protesters

In response to rocket launch:

IDF strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

IDF fighter jets strike anti-aircraft battery in response to launch of an anti-aircraft rocket into Israeli territory.

IDF strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

IDF thwarts drug smuggling attempt at Egypt border

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt worth 1,500,000 shekels, apprehend individual suspected of carrying out the smuggling.

IDF thwarts drug smuggling attempt at Egypt border

'A serious incident':

Soldier documented vandalizing Palestinian Arab car

IDF soldier documented vandalizing a Palestinian Arab vehicle near Shechem. Incident reported to the Military Police Investigation Unit.

Soldier documented vandalizing Palestinian Arab car

Arab threatens female soldier, point blank: 'Go, drive off'

Group of Arabs tries to infiltrate no-entry zone, is undeterred by helpless IDF soldiers.

Arab threatens female soldier, point blank: 'Go, drive off'

Netanyahu to IDF cadets:

'There are no grounds for refusal to serve, on any side'

Netanyahu discussed the current rift in the nation. 'Our enemies don't differentiate between this or that camp, between the Right and Left.

'There are no grounds for refusal to serve, on any side'

Reservists face dismissal after refusing to report for duty

The IDF is considering dismissing reservists who have refused to report for duty, or even trial for not reporting.

Reservists face dismissal after refusing to report for duty

Mother of soldier killed in accident:

'They murdered him during training'

'With proper and appropriate treatment at the right time my son would still be here with me,' Rachel Yisraelov, mother of Or, 19, says.

'They murdered him during training'

IDF on Jenin rocket attacks: Just Tiktok videos used to sow fear

Military officials dismiss threat posed by rockets launched from Jenin yesterday, say reprisal attacks harm security by diverting forces.

IDF on Jenin rocket attacks: Just Tiktok videos used to sow fear

Or Yisraelov, 19, named as soldier killed in training accident

Or Yisraelov, 19, named as paratrooper who was killed during a training accident in southern Israel.

Or Yisraelov, 19, named as soldier killed in training accident

IDF soldier killed by friendly fire in training accident

Investigation opened after IDF soldier is killed overnight in military training exercise in southern Israel.

IDF soldier killed by friendly fire in training accident

With shouts of 'murderer':

Activists attack IDF commander during condolence visit

Right-wing activists drive away commander of IDF’s Binyamin Brigade, Eliav Elbaz, during condolence visit to home of Harel Masoud.

Activists attack IDF commander during condolence visit

Halevi: Our commanders fight terror and protect Israel

IDF Chief of Staff defends commanders' responses to recent terror attacks and anti-Arab riots.

Halevi: Our commanders fight terror and protect Israel

IDF: Rocket fired from Jenin in PA-controlled territory

Rocket lands in PA-controlled territory in first such launch recorded from Judea and Samaria.

IDF: Rocket fired from Jenin in PA-controlled territory

IDF drone crashes in Lebanon

Hezbollah takes credit for IDF drone crashing over southern Lebanon.

IDF drone crashes in Lebanon

Bedouin who stole bullets from IDF base indicted

Bedouin brothers Ahmad and Odeh Abu Marihil observed IDF base, collected information on how to best infiltrate it, indictment reveals.

Bedouin who stole bullets from IDF base indicted

IDF orders 2800 new Micro Tavors to kickstart arms factory

The IDF is placing a large order of Micro Tavors to help a new arms factory to be built in Kiryat Gat.

IDF orders 2800 new Micro Tavors to kickstart arms factory

Town spokesman explains:

What happened during Saturday's Jewish-Arab clashes?

The town surrounded by security forces tells what happened over Shabbat and denounces the army's decision to check cars leaving the town.

What happened during Saturday's Jewish-Arab clashes?

After 40 years:

Inquiry board to reexamine cause of 1982 IDF HQ explosion

New evidence strengthens the possibility that the collapse of the Israeli HQ in Tyre was caused by a terrorist bomb and not a gas explosion.

Inquiry board to reexamine cause of 1982 IDF HQ explosion

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

A soldier on leave is suspected of having taken part in a violent riot near the PA town of Umm Safa.

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

Honenu director: 'Secure Jews or turn in your keys'

The director of the legal aid organization Honenu accuses security forces of failing to prevent terror and calls for a change of focus.

Honenu director: 'Secure Jews or turn in your keys'

Violent friction between Israeli citizens and PA Arabs

IDF reports that rocks were hurled and reports were received of Israeli citizens setting fire to Palestinian Arab property.

Violent friction between Israeli citizens and PA Arabs

30 meters inside Israel:

New details revealed about Hezbollah's illegal outposts

According to Kan 11 News, members of Hezbollah's elite unit were seen in the compound.

New details revealed about Hezbollah's illegal outposts

Woman attempts suicide by faking stabbing

An Israeli woman attempted suicide by staging a stabbing attack at Tapuah Junction in Samaria.

Woman attempts suicide by faking stabbing

Watch:

Dramatic footage published of Jenin rescue operation

In 12-hour operation, IDF, Border Police forces rescued after being ambushed and pinned under terrorist fire.

Dramatic footage published of Jenin rescue operation

Binyamin:

Arab rioters block highway for 3 hours without response

Council head Yisrael Gantz demands govt. action after rioters allowed to block Route 465, throw stones at drivers.

Arab rioters block highway for 3 hours without response

Hezbollah terrorists set up military post in Israeli territory

Hezbollah's new outposts do not present a security threat, better to act in the political-diplomatic sphere, IDF says.

Hezbollah terrorists set up military post in Israeli territory

'Long live Palestine':

IDF soldiers arrested after voicing support for terrorists

Three non-Jewish IDF soldiers recorded themselves voicing support for Jenin terrorists and the 'State of Palestine.'

IDF soldiers arrested after voicing support for terrorists

Terrorists open fire at military post near town of Ofra

IDF forces return fire, terrorists escape in vehicle.

Terrorists open fire at military post near town of Ofra

Soldier fires live rounds to disperse Jewish protest

An IDF soldier was filmed firing live rounds from a handgun to disperse citizens protesting at Bayt Furik junction near Shechem.

Soldier fires live rounds to disperse Jewish protest

IDF soldiers recorded cursing Israel in Arabic

A day after the operation in Jenin, IDF soldiers in the city recorded cursing the state in Arabic.

IDF soldiers recorded cursing Israel in Arabic

2nd terrorist in Eli shooting attack eliminated

Security forces locate 2nd terrorist involved in murder of 4 in shooting attack after several hours of searching.

2nd terrorist in Eli shooting attack eliminated

Watch: IDF releases helmet camera clips from Jenin raid

Helmet cameras of the Israeli soldiers who operated in Jenin today show the stealthy beginning of the raid and the gunfight that followed.

Watch: IDF releases helmet camera clips from Jenin raid

Islamic Jihad: 'More surprises ready for Israel'

The Islamic Jihad movement published a summary of the operation in Jenin, and warned that it had 'more surprises' for future hostilities.

Islamic Jihad: 'More surprises ready for Israel'

Watch:

IDF attack helicopter targets terrorists in Jenin

IDF attack helicopters used in Judea and Samaria for first time since 2002 after forces ambushed during arrest operation in Jenin.

IDF attack helicopter targets terrorists in Jenin

7 Israeli soldiers injured by terrorist bomb in Jenin

Large gun battle breaks out during IDF, Border Police operation in Jenin. Palestinian Authority reports terrorist killed.

7 Israeli soldiers injured by terrorist bomb in Jenin

Second time in a month:

Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Less than a month after an explosion worried civilians in southern Israel, northern residents concerned by heavy fighter jet traffic.

Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Epidemic:

Machine gun stolen from IDF base in southern Israel

IDF soldiers who left an FN MAG near their APC during an exercise returned to find it was stolen. Military police are investigating.

Machine gun stolen from IDF base in southern Israel

IDF:

AWOL soldier chases commanders with knife

When two commanders came to the home of an AWOL soldier, the latter chased them with a knife and threatened to kill them.

AWOL soldier chases commanders with knife

Shechem:

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered soldier

During the operation, armed terrorists opened fire at the troops, who fired back. No injuries among the soldiers.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered soldier

Soldier steals Humvee for family vacation

An IDF reservist left his base in a Humvee, loaded his family into it, and went for a trip, all without a Humvee license.

Soldier steals Humvee for family vacation

Egyptian border attack

IDF commanders to be disciplined following murder of 3 soldiers

Chief of Staff receives results of investigation into cross-border terror attack, faults found in way soldiers were deployed.

IDF commanders to be disciplined following murder of 3 soldiers

Gun battle erupts between IDF soldiers and terrorists in Samaria

Three terrorists wounded in shootout with IDF forces in Balata refugee camp on outskirts of Shechem.

Gun battle erupts between IDF soldiers and terrorists in Samaria

Herzog to reservists:

'Refusal to serve is out of bounds'

Pres. at ceremony for outstanding reserve units: We have one country and we have one army that must remain above all political controversy.

'Refusal to serve is out of bounds'

Cleared for publication:

IDF cadet seriously injured in training exercise

The cadet was brought to receive medical care at a hospital, and his family was notified. The incident is being investigated.

IDF cadet seriously injured in training exercise

Fmr. Chief of Staff reveals:

'In 2015 IDF killed hundreds of ISIS fighters'

Former IDF Chief of Staff MK Gadi Eisenkot says ISIS knows best about Israel's work in the region.

'In 2015 IDF killed hundreds of ISIS fighters'

19 IDF soldiers injured in Negev crash

19 soldiers and a civilian were injured, including one moderately, in an accident at the Tlamlim Junction in southern Israel.

19 IDF soldiers injured in Negev crash

Policy Paper: Disarmament of Gaza, part II-What is to be done?

Part II of a policy paper: What changes must occur to make a different outcome in Gaza possible? (See Link to part I below)Op-ed.

Policy Paper: Disarmament of Gaza, part II-What is to be done?

IDF investigation:

Multiple failures led to murder of 3 soldiers by Epyptian

Failures at command and operation level found after Egyptian policeman murders 3 soldiers in terror attack.

Multiple failures led to murder of 3 soldiers by Epyptian