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Pirchei Yerushalaim sing to bereaved family

The Pirchei Yerushalaim choir came to strengthen the family of IDF Sgt. Lia Ben Nun who was killed by a terrorist on the Egyptian border

Pirchei Yerushalaim sing to bereaved family

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt from Egypt

IDF soldiers thwart a drug smuggling attempt from Egypt worth approximately five million NIS, apprehend two suspects.

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt from Egypt

Lebanese soldier aims RPG at IDF tank

Lebanese rioters cross border into Israel, throw stones at IDF forces.

Lebanese soldier aims RPG at IDF tank

IDF completes two-week multi-arena exercise

IDF concludes 'Firm Hand' exercise, testing operational capabilities in a multi-arena campaign.

IDF completes two-week multi-arena exercise

The Daily Portion / The great parents of a great man

The Daily Portion / The great parents of a great man

Shlach (Israel): Stand proud

Tzahal, the most respected institution in Israel, will one day be a holy army, and

Shlach (Israel): Stand proud

Rise in roadside bombs:

IDF to reinforce bottoms of Jeeps

The move comes as a result of increased instances of bombs being placed by terrorists on routes frequented by the security forces.

IDF to reinforce bottoms of Jeeps

Jerusalem double bombing:

IDF demolishes terrorist's home in Ramallah

IDF soldiers operate in Ramallah to demolish home of terrorist Aslam Farouk. PA sources report clashes.

IDF demolishes terrorist's home in Ramallah

Thieves who stole nearly 30,000 bullets from IDF bunker arrested

Israeli security forces arrest two Israeli Bedouin men, recover 26,000 stolen rounds of rifle ammunition stolen from IDF bunker.

Thieves who stole nearly 30,000 bullets from IDF bunker arrested

Defense Minister

'If Hezbollah starts a war, we'll strike with full force'

Minister Gallant visits Northern Command during “Firm Hand” exercise. 'To any weapon our enemies are developing, we have a better response.'

'If Hezbollah starts a war, we'll strike with full force'

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt border

Egypt's President El-Sisi expresses condolences for deaths of three IDF soldiers, reiterates commitment to full investigation into shooting.

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt border

30,000 bullets stolen from IDF bunker in southern Israel

Israel Police and Military Police launch investigation after 30,000 bullets are stolen from an IDF bunker in southern Israel.

30,000 bullets stolen from IDF bunker in southern Israel

Terrorist caught

IDF soldier lightly injured in Huwara ramming incident

IDF soldier lightly injured in a ramming incident in the Arab village of Huwara in Samaria. Terrorist caught with a knife.

IDF soldier lightly injured in Huwara ramming incident

Egyptian policeman who killed IDF soldiers is identified

Mohammad Salah, 22, is claimed to have suffered mental difficulties following the death of a comrade. Israel has returned his body to Egypt.

Egyptian policeman who killed IDF soldiers is identified

Egypt border attack:

'Ohad loved the country, he loved doing what he did'

The cousin of Ohad Dahan, who was killed on the Egyptian border, looks back on her cousin and shares her pain.

'Ohad loved the country, he loved doing what he did'

Quran found on terrorist:

More details come out about Egypt border attack

The terrorist who killed three IDF soldiers on the Egyptian border was carrying a Quran, knife, and six magazines.

More details come out about Egypt border attack

Three IDF soldiers killed on Egypt border to be laid to rest

Lia Bin-Nun, Ohad Dahan, & Uri Yitzhak Iluz, the IDF soldiers killed on the Egypt-Israel border, will be laid to rest in their hometowns.

Three IDF soldiers killed on Egypt border to be laid to rest

Israel demands answers over attack on Egyptian border

Officials of all levels and parties demand investigation of the attack on the Egyptian border that left three IDF soldiers dead.

Israel demands answers over attack on Egyptian border

Chilling:

A fallen soldier's last TikTok

Lia Bin-Nun was killed by an Egyptian policeman, while on duty on the Egypt-Israel border. This is her last TikTok video.

A fallen soldier's last TikTok

Netanyahu at IDF exercise:

'We work around the clock to safeguard Israel's security'

The Prime Minister was presented with the exercise scenarios, assessments, and the preparedness of IDF combat units.

'We work around the clock to safeguard Israel's security'

Former MK Yair Golan:

'If the haredim don't serve in the army, we won't either'

Yair Golan believes the government should change its policy and threatens: The reservists simply won't show up for duty.

'If the haredim don't serve in the army, we won't either'

IDF soldiers jailed for burning PLO flag

Two soldiers were sent to 14 and 15 days in an IDF detention center after burning the flag and uploading the footage to social media.

IDF soldiers jailed for burning PLO flag

IDF soldiers and officer arrested for abusing Arab detainee

One of the soldiers' commanders reported the incident, which is currently under investigation.

IDF soldiers and officer arrested for abusing Arab detainee

Report:

IDF airstrikes kill 5 terrorists on Syrian-Lebanese border

Israel reportedly strikes PFLP base on Lebanon-Syrian border, killing 5 and injuring 10.

IDF airstrikes kill 5 terrorists on Syrian-Lebanese border

Head of US Central Command participates in annual IDF drill

Commander of US CENTCOM participates in situational assessment as part of the IDF’s annual exercise “Firm Hand.”

Head of US Central Command participates in annual IDF drill

Col. Ami Bitton appointed commander of Paratroopers Brigade

'Together we will operate with modesty and excellence, be present anywhere needed, - and win!' new Paratroopers commander says.

Col. Ami Bitton appointed commander of Paratroopers Brigade

IDF soldier injured in bombing attack during Samaria operation

Soldier in moderate condition after being struck by shrapnel from terrorist bomb thrown during operation near Tulkarem.

IDF soldier injured in bombing attack during Samaria operation

Home of terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers to be demolished

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order for terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Huwara.

Home of terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers to be demolished

Fire opened towards soldiers near Kiryat Arba, ambulance damaged

Shooting carried out toward IDF soldiers on Highway 60. No injuries reported, but damage caused to an IDF ambulance.

Fire opened towards soldiers near Kiryat Arba, ambulance damaged

Practicing to attack Iran?

IDF launches annual general staff exercise

Large-scale exercise will simulate intense multi-front combat including air, sea, ground, electromagnetic, and cyber warfare.

IDF launches annual general staff exercise

Three Terror Attacks in 1 Day

Bomb attack foiled in eastern Samaria

IDF forces locate, diffuse bomb on Alon Road in Binyamin district of Samaria - third terror attack in a day.

Bomb attack foiled in eastern Samaria

IDF's Nahal Brigade gets new commanding officer

'Wanting, preparing, winning - three words that embody the essence of our role and the magnitude of our responsibility,' says new commander.

IDF's Nahal Brigade gets new commanding officer

Humiliation and physical harm:

Severe hazing incident in IDF

Soldiers tied a new soldier to a bed and poured ice on him, woke him up for no reason, tied him to a storage unit, and more.

Severe hazing incident in IDF

8 wheels, 750 horsepower:

First Eitan APCs delivered to IDF Nahal Infantry Brigade

The eight-wheel APC can carry 12 soldiers, can drive at around 90 KPH, and has high all-terrain maneuvering capabilities.

First Eitan APCs delivered to IDF Nahal Infantry Brigade

IDF downs drone crossing into Israel from Lebanon

UAV shot down near Blue Line after crossing from Lebanon into Israeli airspace.

IDF downs drone crossing into Israel from Lebanon

Jericho:

IDF arrests wanted terrorists, gun battle erupts

PA health bureau reports eight Palestinian Arabs injured during exchange of fire with IDF soldiers, including one who was seriously injured.

IDF arrests wanted terrorists, gun battle erupts

Invisible Album:

Music helps IDF veterans with PTSD

Israeli initiative aims to connect IDF veterans with PTSD to rehabilitation programs

Music helps IDF veterans with PTSD

Women's power:

Neshek women come out in support of Israel and IDF Soldiers

'We, women of New York, may be geographically distanced from Israel, but our hearts are connected as one.'

Neshek women come out in support of Israel and IDF Soldiers

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

In unusual move, soldier not allowed to meet a lawyer for over 48 hours. Family concerned over his condition.

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

IDF foils attempt to smuggle NIS 18 million in heroin

35 kg of heroin seized and three arrested after suspicious vehicle stopped near Hamadia.

IDF foils attempt to smuggle NIS 18 million in heroin

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

IDF soldiers operate in village of Ni'lin to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Or Eshkar in shooting attack on Dizengoff Street.

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Three terrorists dead in gun battle with IDF in Shechem

IDF soldiers reportedly entered Balata refugee camp to arrest wanted persons. During the operation, terrorists opened fire on the forces.

Three terrorists dead in gun battle with IDF in Shechem

Naked Gun:

IDF officer and two soldiers jailed for nude target practice

Two soldiers and officer get three weeks in military prison after they filmed themselves carrying out target practice while nude.

IDF officer and two soldiers jailed for nude target practice

IDF commander signs order allowing Jews to visit Samaria town

IDF commander signs order implementing partial repeal of Disengagement Law, allowing visitors to Homesh.

IDF commander signs order allowing Jews to visit Samaria town

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

IDF forces confiscate M-16 rifle, take suspects for questioning.

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

Gallant orders IDF to implement repeal of Disengagement Law

Defense Minister instructs head of Central Command to sign order implementing law repealing rule banning Jews from northern Samaria.

Gallant orders IDF to implement repeal of Disengagement Law

IDF prepares to demolish home of Huwara shooting accomplice

IDF forces map home of terrorist who aided murder of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv.

IDF prepares to demolish home of Huwara shooting accomplice

Operation Shield and Arrow:

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders

IDF publishes audio from beginning of Operation Shield and Arrow.

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders

Closure?

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

The IDF arrested terrorists who shot two soldiers, wounding them in the PA village of Huwara.

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

Gaza strikes continue:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad command centers

The command centers were used by operatives for planning and managing rocket launches in the Gaza Strip.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad command centers

IDF aircraft hit two Islamic Jihad operational command centers

IDF planes strike Gaza terrorist command centers used for planning and managing rocket attacks.

IDF aircraft hit two Islamic Jihad operational command centers

One year later:

IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

IDF spokesman tells CNN: We are very sorry of the death of Shireen Abu Aqleh. We want journalists to feel safe in Israel.

IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

Over 800 rockets fired at Israel

IDF data shows 250 rockets fired from 2:30-8 pm. 150 rockets have fallen short in Gaza.

Over 800 rockets fired at Israel

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Security forces have arrested several individuals connected with Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Operation Shiel and Arrow:

IDF waited 2 days to kill terror leader because of human shields

IDF spokesman says military held off on striking deputy commander of Islamic Jihad rocket launching force until he wasn't with family.

IDF waited 2 days to kill terror leader because of human shields

IDF soldier who was severely injured identified

Shoshana Dagani covered one of the soldiers in her team when a heavy barrage was directed at her during an operation in Tubas.

IDF soldier who was severely injured identified

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who killed Yaniv brothers

The terrorist's two children participated in planning the details of the murder their father carried out.

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who killed Yaniv brothers

IDF soldier seriously injured in firefight with terrorists

Female soldier seriously injured by shrapnel during shootout with terrorists in arrest operation in Judea and Samaria overnight.

IDF soldier seriously injured in firefight with terrorists

IDF reveals:

Over 1,000 haredim enlist annually - not all of them religious

IDF does not investigate whether 'yeshiva students' actually study in yeshiva, top official says.

Over 1,000 haredim enlist annually - not all of them religious

Watch: Israeli planes destroy Gazan rocket pads

IAF fighter planes destroyed rocket launching pads in Gaza before terrorists had a chance to target Israeli cities.

Watch: Israeli planes destroy Gazan rocket pads