IDF

'We must report with credibility'

New IDF Spokesperson takes office

RDML Daniel Hagari enters his position in special ceremony, replacing Ran Kochav who served in the position for the past two years.

Israel launches 'Ofek 13' satellite into space

Upon entering orbit, the satellite will undergo a series of tests to ensure its propriety and performance levels.

Chief of Staff visits scene of Huwara shooting attack

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets senior commanders in Arab village in which three recent terrorist attacks took place.

As reservist protests continue, IDF chief meets new recruits

Israeli military's chief of staff meets new recruits, emphasizes army's unity and discipline as reservists' protest continues.

3 hurt in brawl between soldiers at Lebanon border

Argument between off-duty soldiers and soldiers on patrol turns violent. Military police investigating,

IDF soldier to serve 27 months in prison for leaking information

An IDF intelligence operative was arrested and handed a multi-year prison sentence for revealing information that damaged Israel's security.

Torat Lehima: Judicial reform necessary for the IDF

Organization says since Aharon Barak's constitutional revolution, the Supreme Court has cost many Israelis lives.

Shooting attack in Binyamin:

Fire opened towards Israeli vehicle, no injuries

IDF soldiers identify hits on the vehicle and locate bullet casings. The soldiers are searching for suspects.

A month after the attack:

Home of Hallel and Yagel's murderer prepared for demolition

IDF soldiers operate in Shechem (Nablus), map home of terrorist who murdered brothers Hallel and Yagel Yaniv.

Terrorists who fired at Karmei Tzur arrested

IDF, Shin Bet announce arrest of 3-man terrorist squad from Beit Ummar who shot at a Jewish community in January.

On Lebanese Border:

2 soldiers injured, 1 seriously, in mine explosion in north

Soldiers hurt after their vehicle strikes a mine on Israel's northern border.

PM to new IDF recruits: We have no country without an army

PM, Defense Minister visit IDF recruitment center in Tel Hashomer. 'With our state we can now defend ourselves.'

Soldier who fired shot in death of Baruch Kabarta to be indicted

Chief of Staff receives results of investigation into friendly fire death of Erez Battalion soldier. Errors by unit, commanders found

Defense Minister: Refusals to serve 'dangerous to our survival'

Minister Yoav Gallant warns if refusals to serve become widespread, the IDF would be unable to carry out its missions.

Hundreds of IDF reservists refuse to report for duty

650 soldiers refuse to report for duty in protest against judicial reforms today.

IDF foils smuggling of NIS 1 million in drugs

25 kg of drugs seized in attempted smuggling in southern Israel.

Stabbing attack thwarted near Ramallah

IDF soldiers spot suspect near Baytin Junction, who draws a knife after being asked to identify himself. Soldiers open fire, eliminate him.

DM on Lebanese border:

'Whoever carried out bombing attack will regret it'

Hezbollah's involvement in Megiddo attack has yet to be confirmed. Terrorist eliminated.

Is Hezbollah Involved?

Bomber infiltrated from Lebanon, killed by security forces

Security forces investigating possible Hezbollah involvement in bombing in which 1 person was injured by terrorist from Lebanon.

Secretive security incident:

Defense Minister Gallant holds several situational assessments

While the Defense Ministry didn't specify which incidents were being discussed, it did say the minister was presented with initial findings.

Certificate of excellence for terror victim presented to family

The Yaniv family received an IDF certificate of excellence for their son Hallel who was murdered two weeks ago.

A-G: Immunity bill for soldiers opens them to Intl. prosecution

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes MK Zvika Fogel's bill to protect security forces from prosecution in Israel.

Attempted shooting attack:

IDF soldiers neutralize three terrorists in Samaria

Terrorists open fire toward IDF soldiers in Samaria. The soldiers fire back and neutralize three of them.

IDF officer wounded by terrorist to leave hospital tomorrow

The IDF officer wounded by a shooting attack in Jerusalem is expected to leave hospital care tomorrow.

Chief of Staff: Huwara riot happened under our responsibility

IDF investigation finds not enough troops were present to prevent revenge riot in Arab village after two Jewish brothers were murdered.

Counter-terrorism:

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists near Jenin

The three terrorists exited a vehicle and opened fire at the soldiers, who returned fire.

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'Refusal is a red line, the word traitor should not be said'

Chief of Staff Halevi meets with dozens of commanders in the reserves.

Smotrich apologizes to IDF soldiers, society for Huwara comments

Finance Min., in open letter, says he sees how his statement on 'wiping out' Huwara was misinterpreted by pilots.

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Helmet camera footage of elimination of terrorist murderer

Police's Yamam special forces unit releases footage from operation during which terrorist who killed the Yaniv brothers was eliminated.

After Jenin operation:

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Defense Min:

'Those who attack IDF soldiers have no place in public office'

Minister Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff meet reservists amidst spate of refusals to serve. 'Refusal threatens foundation of our existence.'

Terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers killed in Jenin

IDF, Yamam, Shin Bet forces surround building where wanted terrorists were holed up in rare daytime raid. 4 terrorists reported killed.

IDF maps out home of terrorist who murdered Elan Ganeles

Israeli security forces take first step towards potential demolition of home of the terrorist who shot and killed dual US-Israeli citizen.

IDF Chief of Staff explains:

What did elite commando, whose photo is still classified, do?

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi explains that fallen Sayeret Matkal commando Emmanuel Moreno carried out a sensitive mission behind enemy lines.

IDF soldier arrested while smuggling PA Arabs in his car

Off-duty Netzah Yehuda battalion suspected of illegally transporting 2 Arabs into Israel illegally

Soldiers open fire at Arabs who shot fireworks at Israeli cars

Suspects fire fireworks at Israeli vehicles, then hurl firebombs at IDF soldiers, who respond with live ammunition.

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Footage from arrest of suspects in murder of Elan Ganeles

4 suspects arrested in connection with murder of US-Israeli citizen on Monday.

IDF claims Jewish rioter kicked, pepper-sprayed soldier

Military says Jewish rioters threw stones at Arab vehicles near Ramallah, refused to leave when confronted by IDF soldiers.

Following attack and clashes:

IDF to increase its presence in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister orders reinforcement of forces along with continuation of hunt for terrorist who carried out the attack in Huwara.

IDF spokesman reaches out to apologize to Arab Hebron activist

IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht publicly reaches out to Arab activist Issa Amro, who was filmed being beaten by a soldier in Hebron.

Second smuggling this week at Israel-Lebanon border

IDF soldiers thwarted a drug smuggling worth approximately two million NIS and apprehended an individual suspected of the smuggling

Joint exercise between IDF, Hellenic military concludes

Israeli Ground Forces soldiers and their Hellenic Army and U.S. Army counterparts simulated a wide range of scenarios in Greek territory.

Hours after Shechem operation:

Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.

UN envoy on Shechem operation:

'I am deeply disturbed by the continuing cycle of violence'

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urges "de-escalation" following Israel's counterterrorism operation in Shechem.

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

The plan, which will be included in the state budget, will regulate many issues related to the IDF and the defense establishment.

EU blasts Shechem operation:

'Use of force must be in full respect of international law'

EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls on both sides to restore calm following IDF counterterorrism operation in Shechem.

Watch: Helmet footage from battles against terrorists in Shechem

IDF publishes further documentation of fierce battles during operation to arrest wanted terrorists in Shechem.

IDF soldier: There's a child behind the gunman, I'm not shooting

IDF publishes documentation from scene of gun battle in Shechem this morning.

9 terrorists killed, nearly 100 wounded in Samaria gun battle

IDF forces kill 9 terrorists, including 2 involved in murder of soldier. 97 more wounded.

Islamic Jihad leader Bassem al-Saadi sentenced to 22 months

Leader of Islamic Jihad in Samaria, whose arrest sparked Operation Breaking Dawn sentenced after reaching plea deal.

Accidental grenade explosion:

Soldiers at scene did not have first aid kit

The soldiers who arrived first at the scene when Cpl. Denis Zinoviev was killed were unable to help due to lack of equipment.

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IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania

IDF soldiers demolish home in Hebron of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania and wounded several others in Kiryat Arba attack.

After concluding its mission:

IDF's aid delegation returns from Turkey

The “Olive Branches” delegation comprised a search and rescue delegation and a medical aid delegation.

Hebron incident:

Witness: Arab activist hit soldier who was filmed beating him

Yeshiva student who witnessed incident where a Golani soldier was filmed beating an Arab activist in Hebron says activist struck first.

Soldier imprisoned after attacking Palestinian Arab in Hebron

IDF documented pushing a Palestinian Arab to the sidewalk and kicking him. IDF: The soldier did not act as expected.

After rescuing 19 people:

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

IDF medical aid delegation continues to provide assistance in Turkey after earthquake as search and rescue delegation comes home.

Cleared for publication:

Terrorists who murdered Ido Baruch arrested

In joint operation in Shechem, IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police apprehend terrorists suspected of murdering Staff Sergeant Ido Baruch.

Following Saturday rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Sirens sound in area near Gaza Strip moments after the strike. Four launches identified, three explode in the air and one in an open area.

IDF and US Military launch joint exercise

Juniper Falcon is part of a series of exercises conducted with CENTCOM and was planned as part of the IDF’s training program for 2023.

PA terrorist who helped kidnap Israeli teen's body arrested

Jenin terrorist from Fatah-aligned terrorist group involved in kidnapping of Israeli teen's body captured in counter-terror raid.