IDF

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.

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).