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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

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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'

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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

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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