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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.

Israel is fighting the World's War

In a world where evil is a reality writ in the black ink of the Koran, there can only be temporary refuges. Israel knows that well. Op-ed.

IDF survey: Declining motivation to serve in combat units

Survey carried out in 2022 shows declining desire to serve in combat units predates political crisis. IDF: Survey only a partial picture.

'If only for one sacred day'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Memorial Day obliges us to come together and focus on the things that connect us.

IDF to demolish home of Tel Aviv terrorist

IDF issues demolition order for terrorist who murdered Or Eshkar. Home of Ido Baruch murderer to be demolished as well.

Memorial Day 2023:

24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.

8,000 soldiers 'March in the Paths of the IDF'

Special project marks 75th anniversary of the State of Israel and the founding of the IDF.

IDF:

Company that deserted sentenced to detention, probation.

Soldiers from the Golani Brigade deserted after their commander was dismissed. IDF: 'Inconsistent with IDF values.'

IDF drone aircraft crashes in Syria

Israeli military launches investigation after unmanned aircraft crashes in Syria.

3 Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attack arrested in Jenin

PA health ministry says 6 Arabs injured in firefight between IDF and terrorists during arrest operation.

IDF to continue sending enlistment letters to haredim

Military presents new service model under which solders who serve for longer will receive higher salaries.

IDF:

Jewish Heroism in mark of 80 years since Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Chief of Staff: "The Holocaust was an attempt to dismantle and destroy our spirit by erasing our identity as a nation and later our bodies."

Stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Man lightly to moderately wounded in stabbing attack. Terrorist neutralized.

IDF: Women to continue to be integrated into combat units

Military submits response to Supreme Court on petitions regarding opening combat units to female soldiers.

Op-Ed:

Israel should prepare for war and politicians need to take heed

A wake-up call from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. Op-ed.

IDF soldiers thwart drug smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwarted a drug smuggling attempt worth approximately 3 million NIS

IDF bolsters air defenses for rest of Ramadan

Additional Iron Dome batteries deployed in light of recent security escalation.

Decorated IDF colonel castigated for meeting Minister Ben-Gvir

Col. Avinoam Emuna met with the National Security Minister ahead of his possible appointment as the commander of the National Guard.

Shock in the IDF:

Company commander planned to steal equipment from old tanks

The company commander, his deputy, and a soldier were caught attempting to take equipment from tanks that were set to be scrapped.

2 terrorists eliminated after shooting at Elon Moreh

Gun battle in Samaria follows arrest of 5 terrorists planning attack in Jenin before dawn.

5 terrorists who planned terror attack arrested in Jenin

Israeli forces capture five terrorists who were on the verge of carrying out a terror attack.

Minister Gallant in Samaria:

'Terrorist who thinks he may elude the IDF is gravely mistaken'

Minister Gallant visited the Menashe division in northern Samaria and was briefed on the division's operational activity.

Rockets fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Three rockets launched from Syrian territory towards Israeli territory. Two of them cross into Israeli territory, one intercepted.

Due to the terror wave:

IDF soldiers to reinforce police in central cities

The general lockdown of Judea and Samaria will be extended to the end of the Passover holiday on Wednesday night.

2 more rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon

Latest rocket attack follows barrage of 34 rockets from Lebanon on northern Israel.

On Passover night:

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory. One launch explodes in Gazan territory, the other in open area.

Gallant warns:

'We will hit anyone who tries to harm us and make him regret it'

Defense Minister visits Iron Dome battery in the south of the country following rocket barrage that was fired from Gaza overnight.

IDF: Iron Dome activation in Upper Galilee was false alarm

Defense Minister Gallant: We will exact a heavy price from anyone who tries to harm us.

Israel Dog unit runs joint exercise with IDF officers' course

Potential IDF officers came to the Israel Dog unit to learn the organization's capabilities in responding to various kinds of emergencies.

Stabbing attack:

Wounded soldier continued to struggle with terrorist

IDF states that the soldier who was seriously wounded lay over his weapon during the attack, fought with terrorist until help arrived.

Shooting attack in Kibbutz Ma'ale Gilboa

Multiple houses struck by bullets in northern Israel. IDF searching for the shooters.

Netanyahu: Our internal debates won't help our enemies defeat us

PM, Defense Minister Gallant hold pre-Passover toast with soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Base.

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

Iranian drone crossed into Israeli airspace before being shot down. Another UAV shot down over Gaza today.

Gun battle breaks out in Shechem, 2 terrorists eliminated

IDF forces engage terrorists in Shechem during arrest operation for suspects wanted in shooting of soldiers in Huwara.

IAF commander:

Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.

Report: Terrorists in Samaria opened fire on IDF cargo plane

Jenin terrorists reportedly fired shots at low-flying IDF cargo airplane.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'We will not allow the Iranians and Hezbollah to harm us'

The Defense Minister toured the Etzion Regional Brigade, where he was briefed about the investigation into Saturday's ramming attack.

Tragic:

IDF cadet collapsed and died during security assignment

The officer training course cadet was carrying out a security assignment when she collapsed. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Judicial reform:

Soldiers who refused reserve duty in protest to be tried

Reservists who did not report for an exercise in protest of the judicial reforms will be tried by the battalion's communications officer.

IDF arrests soldier for assaulting Arab detainee

IDF 'condemns any use of violence and demands its soldiers and commanders to act in accordance with IDF values.'

'We must report with credibility'

New IDF Spokesperson takes office

RDML Daniel Hagari enters his position in special ceremony, replacing Ran Kochav who served in the position for the past two years.

Israel launches 'Ofek 13' satellite into space

Upon entering orbit, the satellite will undergo a series of tests to ensure its propriety and performance levels.

Chief of Staff visits scene of Huwara shooting attack

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets senior commanders in Arab village in which three recent terrorist attacks took place.

As reservist protests continue, IDF chief meets new recruits

Israeli military's chief of staff meets new recruits, emphasizes army's unity and discipline as reservists' protest continues.

3 hurt in brawl between soldiers at Lebanon border

Argument between off-duty soldiers and soldiers on patrol turns violent. Military police investigating,

IDF soldier to serve 27 months in prison for leaking information

An IDF intelligence operative was arrested and handed a multi-year prison sentence for revealing information that damaged Israel's security.

Torat Lehima: Judicial reform necessary for the IDF

Organization says since Aharon Barak's constitutional revolution, the Supreme Court has cost many Israelis lives.

Shooting attack in Binyamin:

Fire opened towards Israeli vehicle, no injuries

IDF soldiers identify hits on the vehicle and locate bullet casings. The soldiers are searching for suspects.

A month after the attack:

Home of Hallel and Yagel's murderer prepared for demolition

IDF soldiers operate in Shechem (Nablus), map home of terrorist who murdered brothers Hallel and Yagel Yaniv.

Terrorists who fired at Karmei Tzur arrested

IDF, Shin Bet announce arrest of 3-man terrorist squad from Beit Ummar who shot at a Jewish community in January.

On Lebanese Border:

2 soldiers injured, 1 seriously, in mine explosion in north

Soldiers hurt after their vehicle strikes a mine on Israel's northern border.

PM to new IDF recruits: We have no country without an army

PM, Defense Minister visit IDF recruitment center in Tel Hashomer. 'With our state we can now defend ourselves.'

Soldier who fired shot in death of Baruch Kabarta to be indicted

Chief of Staff receives results of investigation into friendly fire death of Erez Battalion soldier. Errors by unit, commanders found

Defense Minister: Refusals to serve 'dangerous to our survival'

Minister Yoav Gallant warns if refusals to serve become widespread, the IDF would be unable to carry out its missions.

Hundreds of IDF reservists refuse to report for duty

650 soldiers refuse to report for duty in protest against judicial reforms today.

IDF foils smuggling of NIS 1 million in drugs

25 kg of drugs seized in attempted smuggling in southern Israel.

Stabbing attack thwarted near Ramallah

IDF soldiers spot suspect near Baytin Junction, who draws a knife after being asked to identify himself. Soldiers open fire, eliminate him.

DM on Lebanese border:

'Whoever carried out bombing attack will regret it'

Hezbollah's involvement in Megiddo attack has yet to be confirmed. Terrorist eliminated.

Is Hezbollah Involved?

Bomber infiltrated from Lebanon, killed by security forces

Security forces investigating possible Hezbollah involvement in bombing in which 1 person was injured by terrorist from Lebanon.

Secretive security incident:

Defense Minister Gallant holds several situational assessments

While the Defense Ministry didn't specify which incidents were being discussed, it did say the minister was presented with initial findings.