IDF

Arutz Sheva requests permission to broadcast from Homesh

Arutz Sheva has asked the IDF to permit a special broadcasting session from the Samaria town of Homesh regarding the Disengagement Law.

IDF: No general closure during holiday

IDF issues update regarding general closure in Judea and Samaria, crossings to and from Gaza.

Report finds IDF activity not related to Arab boy's death

Following Biden's demand that Israel probe death of Palestinian Arab boy, IDF investigation finds no connection with his death.

During Yom Kippur:

Wanted terrorist apprehended in Nablus

IDF and ISA forces conducted counterterrorism activity on Yom Kippur

Officer injured as Arab terrorist rams security forces near Ofra

Terrorist rams security forces who stopped him for a routine inspection, injuring one officer. The forces open fire at the terrorist.

Wave of terror attacks

Def. Minister Gantz to terrorists: 'We have you in our sights'

Amid a recent rise in terror attacks Benny Gantz met with top military brass and sent a stern warning to anyone who wishes to hurt Israelis

US demands Israel investigate death of 7-year-old PA boy

Seven-year-old's family claims he died due to a heart attack when Israeli soldiers arrived at his home to search for his two brothers.

'Take care of them'

Chief of Staff approves targeted eliminations

Report: IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi approved the use of targeted killings of terrorists from the air "in certain cases".

Brother of terrorist from Tel Aviv shooting eliminated

2 terrorists eliminated after gun battle breaks out during arrest operation at home of terrorist who carried out Tel Aviv shooting attack.

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for Samaria shootings

'Jenin Battallion' affiliated with Islamic Jihad claims responsiblity for attacks on IDF forces over the last 3 nights,

Terrorists throw explosive devices at checkpoint near Jenin

Terrorists throw improvised explosive devices at Jalameh checkpoint. No injuries or damages reported.

IDF installs automatic crowd control system in Hevron

The system, which shoots foam-tipped bullets, teargas and stun grenades, was placed at a point that is prone to Arab riots

Dozens of guns seized in thwarting of weapons smuggling

34 guns, 36 M-16 weapons assemblies, 56 M-16 parts seized after smugglers spotted at the Jordanian border.

Terrorist from squad who fired at Samaria town eliminated

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade identify armed terrorists on a motorcycle and in a car in Shechem area, open fire and eliminate one.

Family of killed Al Jazeera journalist files complaint with ICC

Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh claims Israeli soldiers "deliberately targeted" the Al Jazeera journalist.

IDF combat officers end special visit to US Jewish communities

Birthright Israel's Reverse Mifgash program sends IDF officers on 10-day mission to US Jewish communities.

Hamas cell which planned major terror attacks arrested

7 men from Hebron and Nablus arrested who were recruited by Hamas in Gaza to carry out shooting and bombing attacks against Israelis.

US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death

Democratic Senators attempting to require independent State Department investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

Samaria:

Palestinian Arabs arrested after trying to cross border fence

IDF lookouts identify the suspects. Troops rushed to the scene, arrest them, find weapon in the bag of one of them.

Dozens of militaries participate in simulation at IDF base

3,000 IDF commanders participate in conference featuring militaries from around the world, lading to operational simulation at IDF base.

Mother of fallen soldier: 'I've lost the king of the world'

Dalia Falah, mother of slain IDF soldier Bar Falah, says son was 'something special.' Girlfriend Ariel Sebbag: 'You were everything to me.'

Watch: IDF major killed by terrorists is laid to rest

As her son is laid to rest, mother of fallen IDF Major Bar Falah asks for the song, 'Mommy's Hero' to be played at the funeral.

Terrorist killed in shootout with IDF

IDF soldiers working to map terrorists' homes are shot at, return fire.

Chief of Staff:

'Maj. Falah showed courage and paid for it with his life'

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi conducts investigation into firefight in which Maj. Bar Falah was killed.

Lapid:

PA officer in firefight with IDF escalates things to new level

PM reacts to killing of Major Bar Falah in shootout with terrorists, presence of member of PA intelligence forces among the terrorists.

IDF Maj. Bar Falah killed in gunfight with terrorists

30-year-old IDF Major Bar Falah named as the Israeli officer killed during a gunfight with terrorists in northern Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi:

'My father wasn't an observant man, but he feared G-d'

Kochavi also discussed changes that are being made in the army: 'The IDF is changing so it can adjust to the current and future battlefield'

IDF begins operating armed drones in Judea and Samaria

The drones have not yet carried out an attack, but the forces handling them have been trained for their operational use when necessary.

Arab injured from IDF fire was believed to be attempting escape

Security forces suspect smuggling attempt, fire at escaping vehicle.

On the eve of Shabbat:

PA mob attacks Israeli farm

For the second time in a week, Israeli farmers working in the Nahal Shilo region were attacked and their farms were damaged by PA rioters.

Attacked soldier:

'He slammed my skull with a hammer, it's a miracle I survived'

Soldier attacked by hammer-wielding terrorist: 'If I had fainted from the hammer and been stabbed, no one would've known where I was.'

Attempted terror attack:

Terrorist eliminated after attacking IDF soldier with hammer

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer northeast of Ramallah. Soldier shoots the terrorist and kills him.

1 terrorist dead, 27 arrested in IDF anti-terror sweep

Palestinian Authority outlets report large-scale Israeli operation in Judea and Samaria, with dozens of suspects arrested and rioter killed.

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff

'Judaism should be equal for every soldier in the Jewish army'

Herzi Halevi leads a religious lifestyle. On the Hesder program: 'I think it's an outstanding program', thinks it should be extended

Shooting Attack

The bullet entered the driver's face and exited the other side

One of the soldiers and the bus driver who were injured in Sunday's attack are still hospitalized.

Revealed:

IDF knew of Syrian nuclear reactor 5 years before destroying it

IDF intelligence learned of secret Syrian project to build nuclear weapons in 2002. Reactor was destroyed in 2007.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle NIS 500 million in drugs

Operation to smuggle 25 kg of drugs from Egypt into Israel thwarted.

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Palestinian Arab media report that IDF troops entered Jenin and surrounded building in which terrorist who murdered three in Tel Aviv lived.

US on Abu Aqleh report:

'We underscore the importance of accountability'

State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.

New details on Jordan Valley bus shooting

Security forces continue to search for 3rd terrorist in shooting attack on bus which wounded 7.

With weapons drawn, security forces patrolled haredi city

Following report of infiltration by terrorist, Israeli security forces patrol the city of Beitar Illit.

The IDF's new chief of staff: Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi

Defence Minister Gantz chose to recommend Halevi over Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The decision first needs to pass government approval

In first:

IDF allows Iranian media outlet to enter Iron Dome base

IDF allows Iranian opposition channel to enter military base in southern Israel, speak with commander and soldiers.

Soldier neutralized terrorist:

'I gave life-saving medical care to my squad sergeant'

Corporal M., a soldier and medic in the Tzabar Battalion, recounts attack near Hebron in which his fellow soldier was wounded.

Soldier was killed by end of tank cannon

Preliminary investigation into training accident death shows soldier was struck in the head, did not collapse due to medical condition.

Palestinian Authority claims 2 dead in clashes with IDF

Palestinian Authority claims two youth dead in separate clashes with IDF.

After gun fight with IDF, wanted terrorists surrender

Two terrorists wanted for series of shooting attacks surrender to Israeli forces following siege, gun battle in Samaria.

Gun battle rages between IDF forces, Arab terrorists in Samaria

Arab terrorists in Shechem open fire on Israeli soldiers as they pursue suspects wanted for recent string of terror shootings in Samaria.

Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Qabatiya

Islamic Jihad's Alaa Zakhrana is arrested after shootout with IDF.

Shots fired at two IDF posts, no injuries reported

IDF soldiers respond with live fire, searching for the suspects in both areas.

Increase in foiled smuggling attempts along borders

Since the beginning of the year, security forces have foiled 40 drug and 18 arms smuggling attempts at Egyptian and Jordanian borders

IDF foils smuggling of 10 guns at Jordanian border

3 arrested in bust of weapons-smuggling operation over the weekend.

Shooting attack in Samaria:

Terrorists open fire on car in Shavei Shomron

Terrorists open fire towards Israeli vehicle in the town of Shavei Shomron. No injuries reported, IDF soldiers searching for suspects.

Soldier lightly injured during operation near Jenin

IDF soldier lightly injured from terrorist fire during operational activity in village of Bruqin.

'Election propaganda'

Gantz ordered to remove photos taken with soldiers

Chairman of Central Elections Commission accepts Likud appeal, orders Gantz to remove photos from his private social media accounts.

Report: Israeli F-35s flying over Iran

Saudi news site reports Israeli military aircraft have flown over Iran multiple times in recent months.

Security forces thwart smuggling attempt near Dead Sea

IDF, Israel Police, foil attempt to smuggle 400,000 NIS worth of weapons near Dead Sea.

Soldiers accused of violence relieved of positions

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi blasts: 'Violent incident involving the soldiers is severe, repugnant and contradicts the values of the IDF.'

150 days later: IDF joins hunt for missing teen

150 days after Moishe Kleinerman vanished from Meron, the IDF's missing-person specialists joined the Israel Dog Unit in searching for him.

Head of Islamic Jihad in Jenin to be indicted

Bassam al-Saadi launched his terrorist career almost 40 years ago. His arrest prompted Operation Breaking Dawn.