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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

IDF soldiers and officer arrested for abusing Arab detainee

One of the soldiers' commanders reported the incident, which is currently under investigation.

IDF soldiers and officer arrested for abusing Arab detainee

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IDF airstrikes kill 5 terrorists on Syrian-Lebanese border

Israel reportedly strikes PFLP base on Lebanon-Syrian border, killing 5 and injuring 10.

IDF airstrikes kill 5 terrorists on Syrian-Lebanese border

Head of US Central Command participates in annual IDF drill

Commander of US CENTCOM participates in situational assessment as part of the IDF’s annual exercise “Firm Hand.”

Head of US Central Command participates in annual IDF drill

Col. Ami Bitton appointed commander of Paratroopers Brigade

'Together we will operate with modesty and excellence, be present anywhere needed, - and win!' new Paratroopers commander says.

Col. Ami Bitton appointed commander of Paratroopers Brigade

IDF soldier injured in bombing attack during Samaria operation

Soldier in moderate condition after being struck by shrapnel from terrorist bomb thrown during operation near Tulkarem.

IDF soldier injured in bombing attack during Samaria operation

Home of terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers to be demolished

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order for terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Huwara.

Home of terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers to be demolished

Fire opened towards soldiers near Kiryat Arba, ambulance damaged

Shooting carried out toward IDF soldiers on Highway 60. No injuries reported, but damage caused to an IDF ambulance.

Fire opened towards soldiers near Kiryat Arba, ambulance damaged

Practicing to attack Iran?

IDF launches annual general staff exercise

Large-scale exercise will simulate intense multi-front combat including air, sea, ground, electromagnetic, and cyber warfare.

IDF launches annual general staff exercise

Three Terror Attacks in 1 Day

Bomb attack foiled in eastern Samaria

IDF forces locate, diffuse bomb on Alon Road in Binyamin district of Samaria - third terror attack in a day.

Bomb attack foiled in eastern Samaria

IDF's Nahal Brigade gets new commanding officer

'Wanting, preparing, winning - three words that embody the essence of our role and the magnitude of our responsibility,' says new commander.

IDF's Nahal Brigade gets new commanding officer

Humiliation and physical harm:

Severe hazing incident in IDF

Soldiers tied a new soldier to a bed and poured ice on him, woke him up for no reason, tied him to a storage unit, and more.

Severe hazing incident in IDF

8 wheels, 750 horsepower:

First Eitan APCs delivered to IDF Nahal Infantry Brigade

The eight-wheel APC can carry 12 soldiers, can drive at around 90 KPH, and has high all-terrain maneuvering capabilities.

First Eitan APCs delivered to IDF Nahal Infantry Brigade

IDF downs drone crossing into Israel from Lebanon

UAV shot down near Blue Line after crossing from Lebanon into Israeli airspace.

IDF downs drone crossing into Israel from Lebanon

Jericho:

IDF arrests wanted terrorists, gun battle erupts

PA health bureau reports eight Palestinian Arabs injured during exchange of fire with IDF soldiers, including one who was seriously injured.

IDF arrests wanted terrorists, gun battle erupts

Invisible Album:

Music helps IDF veterans with PTSD

Israeli initiative aims to connect IDF veterans with PTSD to rehabilitation programs

Music helps IDF veterans with PTSD

Women's power:

Neshek women come out in support of Israel and IDF Soldiers

'We, women of New York, may be geographically distanced from Israel, but our hearts are connected as one.'

Neshek women come out in support of Israel and IDF Soldiers

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

In unusual move, soldier not allowed to meet a lawyer for over 48 hours. Family concerned over his condition.

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

IDF foils attempt to smuggle NIS 18 million in heroin

35 kg of heroin seized and three arrested after suspicious vehicle stopped near Hamadia.

IDF foils attempt to smuggle NIS 18 million in heroin

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

IDF soldiers operate in village of Ni'lin to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Or Eshkar in shooting attack on Dizengoff Street.

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Three terrorists dead in gun battle with IDF in Shechem

IDF soldiers reportedly entered Balata refugee camp to arrest wanted persons. During the operation, terrorists opened fire on the forces.

Three terrorists dead in gun battle with IDF in Shechem

Naked Gun:

IDF officer and two soldiers jailed for nude target practice

Two soldiers and officer get three weeks in military prison after they filmed themselves carrying out target practice while nude.

IDF officer and two soldiers jailed for nude target practice

IDF commander signs order allowing Jews to visit Samaria town

IDF commander signs order implementing partial repeal of Disengagement Law, allowing visitors to Homesh.

IDF commander signs order allowing Jews to visit Samaria town

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

IDF forces confiscate M-16 rifle, take suspects for questioning.

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

Gallant orders IDF to implement repeal of Disengagement Law

Defense Minister instructs head of Central Command to sign order implementing law repealing rule banning Jews from northern Samaria.

Gallant orders IDF to implement repeal of Disengagement Law

IDF prepares to demolish home of Huwara shooting accomplice

IDF forces map home of terrorist who aided murder of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv.

IDF prepares to demolish home of Huwara shooting accomplice

Operation Shield and Arrow:

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders

IDF publishes audio from beginning of Operation Shield and Arrow.

'There is approval for all 3.' How IDF got Islamic Jihad leaders

Closure?

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

The IDF arrested terrorists who shot two soldiers, wounding them in the PA village of Huwara.

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

Gaza strikes continue:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad command centers

The command centers were used by operatives for planning and managing rocket launches in the Gaza Strip.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad command centers

IDF aircraft hit two Islamic Jihad operational command centers

IDF planes strike Gaza terrorist command centers used for planning and managing rocket attacks.

IDF aircraft hit two Islamic Jihad operational command centers

One year later:

IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

IDF spokesman tells CNN: We are very sorry of the death of Shireen Abu Aqleh. We want journalists to feel safe in Israel.

IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

Over 800 rockets fired at Israel

IDF data shows 250 rockets fired from 2:30-8 pm. 150 rockets have fallen short in Gaza.

Over 800 rockets fired at Israel

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Security forces have arrested several individuals connected with Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Operation Shiel and Arrow:

IDF waited 2 days to kill terror leader because of human shields

IDF spokesman says military held off on striking deputy commander of Islamic Jihad rocket launching force until he wasn't with family.

IDF waited 2 days to kill terror leader because of human shields

IDF soldier who was severely injured identified

Shoshana Dagani covered one of the soldiers in her team when a heavy barrage was directed at her during an operation in Tubas.

IDF soldier who was severely injured identified

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who killed Yaniv brothers

The terrorist's two children participated in planning the details of the murder their father carried out.

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who killed Yaniv brothers

IDF soldier seriously injured in firefight with terrorists

Female soldier seriously injured by shrapnel during shootout with terrorists in arrest operation in Judea and Samaria overnight.

IDF soldier seriously injured in firefight with terrorists

IDF reveals:

Over 1,000 haredim enlist annually - not all of them religious

IDF does not investigate whether 'yeshiva students' actually study in yeshiva, top official says.

Over 1,000 haredim enlist annually - not all of them religious

Watch: Israeli planes destroy Gazan rocket pads

IAF fighter planes destroyed rocket launching pads in Gaza before terrorists had a chance to target Israeli cities.

Watch: Israeli planes destroy Gazan rocket pads

Operation Shield and Arrow

1 dead as IDF bombs Islamic Jihad rocket launching site

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad positions in the Gaza Strip, including rocket launching site. Netanyahu meets with Opposition Leader Lapid.

1 dead as IDF bombs Islamic Jihad rocket launching site

Near Jenin:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists in PA town of Qabatiya

IDF soldiers operating in Qabatiya return fire at vehicle with terrorists who fired at them, eliminate both.

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists in PA town of Qabatiya

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IDF strikes terrorists prepping anti-tank missiles in Khan Yunis

IAF attacks terrorists who were preparing to fire missiles at Israel amid Operation Shield and Arrow.

IDF strikes terrorists prepping anti-tank missiles in Khan Yunis

Watch: The airstrikes that eliminated three top Gaza terrorists

IDF releases footage from 2:00 a.m. bombings that killed three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.

Watch: The airstrikes that eliminated three top Gaza terrorists

IDF captures two terrorists in Shechem operation

Israeli security personnel come under fire during operation in Samaria which led to arrests of two wanted terrorists.

IDF captures two terrorists in Shechem operation

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

Home Front Command instructs residents of communities near border with the Gaza Strip to remain in shelters until further notice.

IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

After eliminating top terrorists:

IDF attacks 10 Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza

IDF continues striking Islamic Jihad targets as part of operation "Shield and Arrow".

IDF attacks 10 Islamic Jihad sites in Gaza

Indictment:

IDF soldier accused of abusing Palestinian Arab

Charges will soon be filed against three other soldiers suspected of involvement in the incident.

IDF soldier accused of abusing Palestinian Arab

IDF holds International Conference on the Law of Armed Conflict

Military Advocate General MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi leads 3-day conference with senior experts in international law from 30 countries.

IDF holds International Conference on the Law of Armed Conflict

Officer who neutralized terrorist after being rammed awarded

Lt. A. was rammed near Modiin in November and opened fire on the terrorist saving additional soldiers.

Officer who neutralized terrorist after being rammed awarded

Senior IDF source:

'We're ready for a significant operation, if need be'

'There are no cities of refuge in Judea and Samaria,' senior military source says.

'We're ready for a significant operation, if need be'

Gush Etzion:

Terrorist who attacked soldier shot

A riot broke out during a security inspection between Al Hader and Hudan. Soldiers opened fire on a rioter who attacked one of them.

Terrorist who attacked soldier shot

Hamas claims 1 killed, five injured in IDF airstrike in Gaza

Gaza officials say man killed, five injured in Israeli missile strike in northern Gaza Strip, following rocket barrage on southern Israel.

Hamas claims 1 killed, five injured in IDF airstrike in Gaza

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IDF bombs Hamas positions in Gaza Strip after rocket attacks

IDF refuses to confirm ceasefire reached with Gaza terrorists.

IDF bombs Hamas positions in Gaza Strip after rocket attacks

IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists

IDF soldiers demolish home of terrorist who murdered Shalom Sofer and of terrorist who murdered three in Ariel.

IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists

IDF investigating unusually poor Iron Dome performance

2 rockets out of 6 strike Sderot, leading to unusually low interception rate of just 67% for a system which boasts success rate of over 90%.

IDF investigating unusually poor Iron Dome performance

Jordan Valley:

Parachuter causes fear of terrorist infiltration

Security forces deployed after Israeli parachuter performs jump over community of Mevo'ot Yericho without coordinating with IDF.

Parachuter causes fear of terrorist infiltration

Judea & Samaria security sweep

1 terrorist eliminated, several wounded during clashes with IDF

At least seven terrorists wounded and one killed during IDF security sweep of Judea and Samaria.

1 terrorist eliminated, several wounded during clashes with IDF

'I was thoroughly impressed':

CENTCOM Commander in Israel, visits naval commando unit

Head of US Central Command's visit focuses on continued cooperation and the strengthening of relations between the IDF and CENTCOM.

CENTCOM Commander in Israel, visits naval commando unit

Israel celebrates 75 years:

President Herzog awards 120 outstanding soldiers

At special ceremony on Independence Day, President Herzog tells outstanding soldiers Israel's mosaic of views is its strength.

President Herzog awards 120 outstanding soldiers