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News and updates about IDF

ZOA to State Department:

'Support Israel in fight against terrorist-supporting NGOs'

ZOA criticizes US call for clarification on IDF raids of six PA NGOs that were blacklisted as terrorist organizations by Israel.

'Support Israel in fight against terrorist-supporting NGOs'

IDF makes defensive preparations at Joseph's Tomb

Further efforts being made to provide security at Joseph's Tomb after multiple terrorist attacks, Arab riots at the holy site.

IDF makes defensive preparations at Joseph's Tomb

200 young haredi men enlist in IDF

The young men will be integrated into both combat and non-combat jobs

200 young haredi men enlist in IDF

Chief of Staff reveals:

Third country was attacked during Gaza operation

IDF carried out attack in third country parallel to wave of arrests in Samaria and operation in Gaza, Chief of Staff Kochavi reveals.

Third country was attacked during Gaza operation

Near-tragedy at Joseph's Tomb:

Soldier fires towards comrade, causing light injuries

Soldier's weapon fires bullet towards comrade's chest, protective vest prevents tragedy.

Soldier fires towards comrade, causing light injuries

'Joseph's Tomb is ours'

Arabs riot as Jewish worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

IDF returns fire after terrorists open fire at Jewish worshipers. Head of Samaria Regional Council: The people of Israel are strong.

Arabs riot as Jewish worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

Report:

US asked Israel to review IDF's rules of engagement

Axios report: Blinken asked Gantz to review Israel's "rules of engagement" in Judea and Samaria following killing of Shireen Abu Aqleh.

US asked Israel to review IDF's rules of engagement

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

IDF reveals extent to which drones were used during recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

2,000 flight hours, 100 sorties: UAVs dominated Gaza skies

Father of friendly fire victim

"Natan wanted Israel to be united"

The father of Natan Fitoussi, who was killed this week by friendly fire, spoke to the media about his son's special personality

"Natan wanted Israel to be united"

IDF to consider letting soldiers fly in Saudi and Omani airspace

IDF policy currently prohibits soldiers from flying over the Arab kingdoms, but soon all flights to the east will take that route

IDF to consider letting soldiers fly in Saudi and Omani airspace

Hundreds attend funeral for soldier killed by friendly fire

A large funeral was held for Natan Fitoussi, among those who eulogized him: his brigade commander and older sisters

Hundreds attend funeral for soldier killed by friendly fire

Chief of Staff : Protecting soldiers part of protecting citizens

Mistaken identification blamed for incident in which a soldier was shot and killed by a fellow soldier last night.

Chief of Staff : Protecting soldiers part of protecting citizens

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Natan Fitoussi killed in friendly fire incident

Preliminary investigation: Soldier left post, and when he returned he was mistakenly suspected of being a terrorist.

Staff Sergeant Natan Fitoussi killed in friendly fire incident

Cleared for publication:

IDF neutralized terror tunnel in northern Gaza

IDF identified and neutralized a Hamas terror tunnel with two routes dug from northern Gaza.

IDF neutralized terror tunnel in northern Gaza

Religious soldiers walk out after women sing in IDF ceremony

Despite promises to the contrary, IDF's Combat Engineering Corps features female singers at official ceremony. Hesder soldiers walk out.

Religious soldiers walk out after women sing in IDF ceremony

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

Lapid:

'Israel knows how to put its hands on every terror organization'

Lapid and Gantz meet with members of the IDF General Staff Forum and Chief of Staff Kohavi at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

'Israel knows how to put its hands on every terror organization'

Abbas sends condolences to families of eliminated terrorists

PA chairman calls families of the terrorists who were eliminated in IDF operation in Shechem.

Abbas sends condolences to families of eliminated terrorists

Watch: IDF firefight with terrorists in Shechem

IDF publishes rare documentation from helmet cameras of soldiers of fight in which terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi was killed.

Watch: IDF firefight with terrorists in Shechem

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi is killed in firefight as Israeli security forces attempt to arrest him in Shechem.

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi vists Tel Nof Airbase, meets units that operated in Operation Breaking Dawn.

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

Balad chairman: IDF 'most destructive' force in the world

MK Sami Abu Shehadeh: 'Jews in Israel made 1 of the most well-oiled, most efficient, most destructive machines of destruction in the world.'

Balad chairman: IDF 'most destructive' force in the world

Operation Breaking Dawn:

'I see children running around - cancel the strike'

IDF delayed strike against Islamic Jihad leader several times due to the presence of children in the area.

'I see children running around - cancel the strike'

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Counter-terror operations in Yesha continue as rockets fly

20 Islamic Jihad suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight. Rioters throw stones, explosives at IDF forces.

Counter-terror operations in Yesha continue as rockets fly

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Video reveals the truth:

IDF: Failed attempt to launch rocket killed Gazan children

IDF clarifies: Last attack in Jabalia was during daylight hours, Gazan children were killed after Gaza rocket failed to launch and exploded.

IDF: Failed attempt to launch rocket killed Gazan children

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

IDF general to Gazans:

'The responsibility lies in the hands of Hamas'

Head COGAT publishes video message to the people of Gaza about the current escalation.

'The responsibility lies in the hands of Hamas'

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

Operation Breaking Dawn:

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announces that an extensive recruitment of reservists has begun as Operation Breaking Dawn continues.

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

Operation "Breaking Dawn":

IDF kills 15 terrorists including Islamic Jihad senior official

IDF announces attacks against targets in Gaza strip. Emergency situation declared on the home front.

IDF kills 15 terrorists including Islamic Jihad senior official

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

From the depths of the Red Sea: Joint exercise of the Israeli Navy missile ship flotilla & Shayetet 13 alongside United States Navy forces.

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

Sderot Mayor:

'The residents should not be held hostage'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi blasts conduct of security establishment. "Terrorists must be eliminated and threats must be neutralized."

'The residents should not be held hostage'

Following assessment:

Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

The restrictions and road closures in the area near the Gaza border will continue on Friday.

Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi visits Gaza Division as Israel remains in state of readiness 3 days after arresting Islamic Jihad leader.

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Israel Dog Unit responds to increase in terrorist activity

A week of violent riots on the highways of the Samaria region has the Israel Dog Unit stepping in to help protect Israeli citizens.

Israel Dog Unit responds to increase in terrorist activity

Watch: Israel arrests terror leader

Footage from nearby security camera shows Jenin arrest of Basa'am Asadi, Islamic Jihad terror leader.

Watch: Israel arrests terror leader

Terrorist eliminated

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Jenin

Exchange of fire in Jenin: IDF forces capture the leader of the Islamic Jihad in Samaria.

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Jenin

IDF thwarts drug-smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwart attempt to smuggle 600,000 NIS worth of drugs into Israel.

IDF thwarts drug-smuggling attempt

Soldiers re-uncover 1,500-year-old convent in military zone

A 1500-year-old convent with a mosaic floor and inscriptions is uncovered for a second time, in a military zone near Shoham, Israel.

Soldiers re-uncover 1,500-year-old convent in military zone

IDF names first female military secretary to the President

​​Brig-Gen. Naama Rosen Grimberg will be third female member of General Staff Forum.

IDF names first female military secretary to the President

6 terrorists arrested in overnight operations

IDF, Shabak and Israel Border Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in several towns in Judea and Samaria.

6 terrorists arrested in overnight operations

IDF opens all positions to haredi soldiers for the 1st time

New rules to allow haredi recruits to complete high school studies before enlisting, place soldiers based on ability rather than test scores

IDF opens all positions to haredi soldiers for the 1st time

Security forces confiscate Yeshiva solar panels

Just hours before Shabbat, security forces confiscated or destroyed equipment providing electricity to the Homesh Yeshiva.

Security forces confiscate Yeshiva solar panels

IDF: Shooting attack was thwarted due to routine activity nearby

Initial inquiry shows IDF soldiers operating during routine activity spotted terrorist and engaged, successfully shooting thwarting attack.

IDF: Shooting attack was thwarted due to routine activity nearby

IDF troops thwart shooting attack near Shechem

Terrorist opens fire at soldiers who return fire and neutralize him. Shomron Regional Council head: An uncompromising response is required.

IDF troops thwart shooting attack near Shechem

Watch:

Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF releases documentation showing Hamas military assets such as tunnels, weapons facilities embedded in civilian areas.

Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF demolishing homes of Ariel terrorists

IDF soldiers operating in Qarawat Bani Hassan to demolish residence of two terrorists who murdered Vyacheslav Golev.

IDF demolishing homes of Ariel terrorists

Security forces discover illegal ammunition and weapons

Israeli security forces apprehend seven wanted terror suspects, confiscate illegal weapons and ammunition.

Security forces discover illegal ammunition and weapons

Gunfire in Shechem

2 terrorists eliminated in clashes with IDF soldiers in Shechem

Clashes break out during IDF arrest operation in Shechem (Nablus). No Israelis injured, two terrorists eliminated and 9 injured.

2 terrorists eliminated in clashes with IDF soldiers in Shechem

IDF unveils new Judea and Samaria security fence

The new barrier to be erected will include kilometers of concrete wall and advanced means of monitoring nearby activity.

IDF unveils new Judea and Samaria security fence

Cleared for publication: IDF uses UAVs to carry out attacks

Multi-role and high performance tactical UAS - The Hermes 450 is a mature and combat proven system with over 500,000 operatio

Cleared for publication: IDF uses UAVs to carry out attacks

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

Bullet found in community of Netiv HaAsara fired from Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

IDF’s Wounded-In-Action Become High-Powered Executives

Returning to civilian life is a challenge for any veteran, but for IDF veterans who were wounded-in-action, the challenge is greater.

IDF’s Wounded-In-Action Become High-Powered Executives

Counterterrorism operation:

IDF arrests 11 wanted terror suspects

Terrorists hurl firebombs, rocks, and explosives at Israeli security forces. No injuries were reported.

IDF arrests 11 wanted terror suspects

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Drone crossed from Lebanese into Israeli airspace.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

'IDF continues to prepare for strike against Iran'

MG Rafi Milo enters position as commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, in handover ceremony attended by top officials.

'IDF continues to prepare for strike against Iran'