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Turkey earthquake:

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Intelligence Corps' Unit 9900 uses satellite imagery to find destroyed buildings to send IDF forces to. Death toll nears 20,000.

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

IDF soldier seriously injured in training exercise

Soldier hospitalized after being struck in head during training exercise on military base.

IDF soldier seriously injured in training exercise

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

2-year-old in good condition after being pulled from rubble by Israeli soldiers assisting in Turkey following devastating earthquakes.

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

The significance of the IDF’s latest operation in Jericho

The IDF shut down the Aqbat Jaber Battalion,striking an important blow against Hamas, halting its attempt to enter the Jericho area. Op-ed.

The significance of the IDF’s latest operation in Jericho

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IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Videos show IDF search and rescue teams saving civilians trapped under rubble in southern Turkey following devastating earthquake.

IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Turkey earthquakes:

IDF rescues three people from the rubble

Israeli aid mission rescues three people who had been trapped under the rubble and are still alive.

IDF rescues three people from the rubble

Deadly accident:

Mother of four, IDF female officer killed near Tel Nof Airbase

IDF officer in her 20s and Odelia Taitz Rodriguez, a mother of four children, killed in accident in central Israel.

Mother of four, IDF female officer killed near Tel Nof Airbase

'Olive Branches:'

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

IDF, Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry delegation heads to Turkey following devastating earthquake which killed thousands.

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

Exchange of fire near Jericho:

Terrorists eliminated in IDF and Shin Bet operation

IDF, Israel Security Agency forces operate to apprehend terrorists who opened fire at restaurant. Several terrorists eliminated in clashes.

Terrorists eliminated in IDF and Shin Bet operation

For the second time this week:

Person crosses border from Israel to Lebanon

Lebanese media report that the person who crossed the border was handed over for questioning. The IDF is reviewing the incident.

Person crosses border from Israel to Lebanon

Search for missing IDF soldier renewed

Search efforts for IDF MIA Guy Hever have been renewed. The IDF drained a large reservoir near the last spot where he was seen in 1997.

Search for missing IDF soldier renewed

Soldier attacks clinic staff after being refused medical leave

Soldier attacks, pepper sprays clinic staff who refused his request to be granted medical leave from the military.

Soldier attacks clinic staff after being refused medical leave

'PA slowly collapsing:'

No end in sight to Judea and Samaria violence

Other terrorist organizations continue to incite, carry out attacks after IDF dismantles Lions Den infrastructure.

No end in sight to Judea and Samaria violence

Iron Dome intercepts aircraft from Gaza

The aircraft was intercepted over the Gaza strip and did not enter Israeli airspace.

Iron Dome intercepts aircraft from Gaza

Israeli forces thwart smuggling attempt

Two suspects in possession of three AK-47 and M-16 rifles were apprehended.

Israeli forces thwart smuggling attempt

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Forces apprehend suspected terrorists

IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces apprehended a number of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity

Forces apprehend suspected terrorists

Attempted shooting attack:

Soldiers neutralize armed Arab near Shechem

Suspect gets out of vehicle, walks toward military outpost and opens fire at the soldiers, who fire back and hit him.

Soldiers neutralize armed Arab near Shechem

Hours after rocket fire:

IDF attacks Gaza targets, sirens again sound in the south

IAF fighter jets attack two sites used by Hamas in central Gaza. Sirens sound in southern Israel during and after the IDF strike.

IDF attacks Gaza targets, sirens again sound in the south

IDF publishes aerial video of terrorists shooting from rooftop

Video shows terrorists shooting, throwing Molotov Cocktails from top of rooftop during operation in Jenin.

IDF publishes aerial video of terrorists shooting from rooftop

Jenin:

Watch: IDF troops persevere in intense shootout with terrorists

Abbas reportedly considering ending security cooperation with Israel following Jenin operation which stopped a major terror attack.

Watch: IDF troops persevere in intense shootout with terrorists

Watch: How IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

The IDF released Thursday afternoon footage documenting of the activity in the refugee camp in Jenin this morning

Watch: How IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

Hezbollah blinding Metula residents with laser pointers

IDF seems helpless to respond as terrorists harass residents of northern town every night with powerful lasers which could cause blindness.

Hezbollah blinding Metula residents with laser pointers

Report: 1,000 soldiers forced to attend LGBTQ lecture

Soldiers say they were ordered to attend conference on sexual harassment, only for it to be a lecture by a gay soldier about his coming out.

Report: 1,000 soldiers forced to attend LGBTQ lecture

IDF General:

'Those who condemn haredi soldiers have an agenda'

d Maj. Gen. (res.) Nadav Padan says in closed meeting in Austin, Texas that haredi soldiers not more likely to engage in improper conduct.

'Those who condemn haredi soldiers have an agenda'

Shooting attack:

Terrorists open fire at IDF post south of Jerusalem

Terrorists opened fire next to an IDF post near Herodion Park. Two suspects are in custody.

Terrorists open fire at IDF post south of Jerusalem

Counter-terrorism:

10 terrorists arrested overnight in Judea and Samaria

In Jenin, armed gunmen fired at security forces who responded with live fire, causing injuries.

10 terrorists arrested overnight in Judea and Samaria

PA reports:

Two terrorists dead in clashes with IDF in Jenin

IDF arrests senior Islamic Jihad leader and two members of his family. Two armed terrorists killed in ensuing clashes.

Two terrorists dead in clashes with IDF in Jenin

CENTCOM commander congratulates Kochavi

CENTCOM chief General Michael “Erik” Kurilla lauds Kochavi on successful four-year command and 40-year career of service to the IDF.

CENTCOM commander congratulates Kochavi

Watch: New Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy received by honor guard

General Halevi welcomed at Camp Rabin by honor guard including Defense Minister, General Staff members, commanders, and honorary guests.

Watch: New Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy received by honor guard

IDF to demolish home of Ariel terrorist

Motti Ashkenazi, Michael Ledigin and Tamir Avichai were murdered in the attacks, and four other people were injured.

IDF to demolish home of Ariel terrorist

INN Exclusive:

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff looks back on 40 years of service

One day before stepping down from his post, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi looks back at his long service and discusses hot-button issues.

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff looks back on 40 years of service

30 Arab infiltrators found hiding in bus baggage compartment

Security personnel at the Maccabim checkpoint made the discovery after the bus driver refused to stop for inspection.

30 Arab infiltrators found hiding in bus baggage compartment

Soldier killed by grenade at IDF base: Corporal Denis Zinoviev

Denis Zinoviev posthumously promoted from private to corporal following deadly accident

Soldier killed by grenade at IDF base: Corporal Denis Zinoviev

IDF completes investigation into terrorist murder of Ido Baruch

Investigation finds several errors by soldiers in terms of their positioning during operation to protect residents.

IDF completes investigation into terrorist murder of Ido Baruch

Soldier killed, three wounded in grenade explosion at IDF base

Cpl. Dennis Zinoviev killed, 3 others wounded as a result of an explosion at IDF base in central Israel. The incident is being investigated.

Soldier killed, three wounded in grenade explosion at IDF base

Attempted stabbing attack in Samaria

Terrorist neutralized while attempting to stab soldiers near Ofra. No casualties reported.

Attempted stabbing attack in Samaria

Terrorist killed by IDF was head of Jihad ordinance unit

IDF soldiers killed two Islamic Jihad terrorists who opened fire at them overnight in Samaria.

Terrorist killed by IDF was head of Jihad ordinance unit

Shots fired at IDF soldiers, two terrorists killed

During IDF counterterrorism activity adjacent to the village of Jaba', suspects shot live fire at IDF soldiers from a vehicle passing by

Shots fired at IDF soldiers, two terrorists killed

Natan Fitoussi:

IDF concludes investigation of friendly fire death

Committee investigating shooting of Natan Fitoussi submits conclusions, recommendations to avoid repeat of tragedy.

IDF concludes investigation of friendly fire death

IDF Chief of Staff:

Aviv Kochavi leaves post & a clear desk for his successor

Major General Herzi Halevi will replace Kochavi next Monday.

Aviv Kochavi leaves post & a clear desk for his successor

IDF major suspended following ethics investigation

Soldier suspected of according preferential treatment to certain soldiers serving under him.

IDF major suspended following ethics investigation

Security forces arrest 17 terrorists in Judea and Samaria

In overnight operations, security forces arrested terrorists and confiscated weapons.

Security forces arrest 17 terrorists in Judea and Samaria

During routine training:

IDF soldier shot and moderately wounded

IDF soldier moderately wounded and taken to hospital after being shot during routine training exercise. The incident is being investigated.

IDF soldier shot and moderately wounded

No injuries

Shots fired towards military posts near Shechem

Shots fired from inside Shechem toward two military outposts near the city. IDF soldiers searching the area, no injuries reported.

Shots fired towards military posts near Shechem

Arab rioter seriously wounded during clashes with IDF in Samaria

IDF carries out joint security sweep of Judea and Samaria with Shin Bet, Israel Police.

Arab rioter seriously wounded during clashes with IDF in Samaria

Attempted shooting attack:

Fire opened towards IDF post in Samaria, no injuries

Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at the Jalameh outpost. Soldiers return fire, hitting the vehicle.

Fire opened towards IDF post in Samaria, no injuries

Attempted shooting attack in Samaria

Fire opened towards civilian security officer on the outskirts of Har Bracha. IDF soldiers searching for suspects.

Attempted shooting attack in Samaria

Admiral Daniel Hagari appointed next IDF Spokesperson

Incoming Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi appoints Rear Admiral Hagari to replace Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav.

Admiral Daniel Hagari appointed next IDF Spokesperson

IDF launches admission trials for 130 potential female recruits

Recruits will seek admission to the Yahalom Unit and Unit 669, the Airborne Combat Rescue and Evacuation Unit.

IDF launches admission trials for 130 potential female recruits

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

19-year-old IDF Baruch Kabarta from Petah Tikva killed by gunshot at army base in central Israel.

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli security forces attacked during counter-terror sweep in Judea and Samaria, killing terrorist who threw firebomb.

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

IDF soldier fatally wounded at army base in central Israel. Army launches investigation.

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

Gun battle near Jenin

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Gun battle breaks out during operation to demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Major Bar Falah. Two Arabs dead, no soldiers injured.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF concludes investigation of incident last month in which IDF soldiers accidentally opened fire on security personnel in Ofra.

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF:

Counterterror Maccabim Brigade Headquarters ends activity

Brigade was founded in 2022 to deal with infiltration through security barrier as part of Operation Break the Wave

Counterterror Maccabim Brigade Headquarters ends activity

IDF soldiers indicted for throwing IED at Arab house

2 soldiers face multiple charges for building, throwing improvised explosive at Arab house Al Fureidis.

IDF soldiers indicted for throwing IED at Arab house

8 teens with cerebral palsy inducted into IDF

In ceremony, parents lift their disabled children from their wheelchairs, dance with them, celebrating the realization of a lifelong dream.

8 teens with cerebral palsy inducted into IDF

IDF Spokesperson receives bodyguard following death threats

Security added for Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav after IDF Spokesperson's Unit accused of left-wing, anti-settler political agenda.

IDF Spokesperson receives bodyguard following death threats

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order issued last week for the home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania in Hebron.

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets PM-designate Netanyahu to explain military's concerns over transfer of powers to ministers.

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes