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Certificate of excellence for terror victim presented to family

The Yaniv family received an IDF certificate of excellence for their son Hallel who was murdered two weeks ago.

Certificate of excellence for terror victim presented to family

A-G: Immunity bill for soldiers opens them to Intl. prosecution

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes MK Zvika Fogel's bill to protect security forces from prosecution in Israel.

A-G: Immunity bill for soldiers opens them to Intl. prosecution

Attempted shooting attack:

IDF soldiers neutralize three terrorists in Samaria

Terrorists open fire toward IDF soldiers in Samaria. The soldiers fire back and neutralize three of them.

IDF soldiers neutralize three terrorists in Samaria

IDF officer wounded by terrorist to leave hospital tomorrow

The IDF officer wounded by a shooting attack in Jerusalem is expected to leave hospital care tomorrow.

IDF officer wounded by terrorist to leave hospital tomorrow

Chief of Staff: Huwara riot happened under our responsibility

IDF investigation finds not enough troops were present to prevent revenge riot in Arab village after two Jewish brothers were murdered.

Chief of Staff: Huwara riot happened under our responsibility

Counter-terrorism:

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists near Jenin

The three terrorists exited a vehicle and opened fire at the soldiers, who returned fire.

IDF soldiers eliminate three terrorists near Jenin

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'Refusal is a red line, the word traitor should not be said'

Chief of Staff Halevi meets with dozens of commanders in the reserves.

'Refusal is a red line, the word traitor should not be said'

Smotrich apologizes to IDF soldiers, society for Huwara comments

Finance Min., in open letter, says he sees how his statement on 'wiping out' Huwara was misinterpreted by pilots.

Smotrich apologizes to IDF soldiers, society for Huwara comments

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Helmet camera footage of elimination of terrorist murderer

Police's Yamam special forces unit releases footage from operation during which terrorist who killed the Yaniv brothers was eliminated.

Helmet camera footage of elimination of terrorist murderer

After Jenin operation:

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Defense Min:

'Those who attack IDF soldiers have no place in public office'

Minister Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff meet reservists amidst spate of refusals to serve. 'Refusal threatens foundation of our existence.'

'Those who attack IDF soldiers have no place in public office'

Terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers killed in Jenin

IDF, Yamam, Shin Bet forces surround building where wanted terrorists were holed up in rare daytime raid. 4 terrorists reported killed.

Terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers killed in Jenin

IDF maps out home of terrorist who murdered Elan Ganeles

Israeli security forces take first step towards potential demolition of home of the terrorist who shot and killed dual US-Israeli citizen.

IDF maps out home of terrorist who murdered Elan Ganeles

IDF Chief of Staff explains:

What did elite commando, whose photo is still classified, do?

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi explains that fallen Sayeret Matkal commando Emmanuel Moreno carried out a sensitive mission behind enemy lines.

What did elite commando, whose photo is still classified, do?

IDF soldier arrested while smuggling PA Arabs in his car

Off-duty Netzah Yehuda battalion suspected of illegally transporting 2 Arabs into Israel illegally

IDF soldier arrested while smuggling PA Arabs in his car

Soldiers open fire at Arabs who shot fireworks at Israeli cars

Suspects fire fireworks at Israeli vehicles, then hurl firebombs at IDF soldiers, who respond with live ammunition.

Soldiers open fire at Arabs who shot fireworks at Israeli cars

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Footage from arrest of suspects in murder of Elan Ganeles

4 suspects arrested in connection with murder of US-Israeli citizen on Monday.

Footage from arrest of suspects in murder of Elan Ganeles

IDF claims Jewish rioter kicked, pepper-sprayed soldier

Military says Jewish rioters threw stones at Arab vehicles near Ramallah, refused to leave when confronted by IDF soldiers.

IDF claims Jewish rioter kicked, pepper-sprayed soldier

Following attack and clashes:

IDF to increase its presence in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister orders reinforcement of forces along with continuation of hunt for terrorist who carried out the attack in Huwara.

IDF to increase its presence in Judea and Samaria

IDF spokesman reaches out to apologize to Arab Hebron activist

IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht publicly reaches out to Arab activist Issa Amro, who was filmed being beaten by a soldier in Hebron.

IDF spokesman reaches out to apologize to Arab Hebron activist

Second smuggling this week at Israel-Lebanon border

IDF soldiers thwarted a drug smuggling worth approximately two million NIS and apprehended an individual suspected of the smuggling

Second smuggling this week at Israel-Lebanon border

Joint exercise between IDF, Hellenic military concludes

Israeli Ground Forces soldiers and their Hellenic Army and U.S. Army counterparts simulated a wide range of scenarios in Greek territory.

Joint exercise between IDF, Hellenic military concludes

Hours after Shechem operation:

Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.

Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

UN envoy on Shechem operation:

'I am deeply disturbed by the continuing cycle of violence'

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urges "de-escalation" following Israel's counterterrorism operation in Shechem.

'I am deeply disturbed by the continuing cycle of violence'

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

The plan, which will be included in the state budget, will regulate many issues related to the IDF and the defense establishment.

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

EU blasts Shechem operation:

'Use of force must be in full respect of international law'

EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls on both sides to restore calm following IDF counterterorrism operation in Shechem.

'Use of force must be in full respect of international law'

Watch: Helmet footage from battles against terrorists in Shechem

IDF publishes further documentation of fierce battles during operation to arrest wanted terrorists in Shechem.

Watch: Helmet footage from battles against terrorists in Shechem

IDF soldier: There's a child behind the gunman, I'm not shooting

IDF publishes documentation from scene of gun battle in Shechem this morning.

IDF soldier: There's a child behind the gunman, I'm not shooting

9 terrorists killed, nearly 100 wounded in Samaria gun battle

IDF forces kill 9 terrorists, including 2 involved in murder of soldier. 97 more wounded.

9 terrorists killed, nearly 100 wounded in Samaria gun battle

Islamic Jihad leader Bassem al-Saadi sentenced to 22 months

Leader of Islamic Jihad in Samaria, whose arrest sparked Operation Breaking Dawn sentenced after reaching plea deal.

Islamic Jihad leader Bassem al-Saadi sentenced to 22 months

Accidental grenade explosion:

Soldiers at scene did not have first aid kit

The soldiers who arrived first at the scene when Cpl. Denis Zinoviev was killed were unable to help due to lack of equipment.

Soldiers at scene did not have first aid kit

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IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania

IDF soldiers demolish home in Hebron of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania and wounded several others in Kiryat Arba attack.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania

After concluding its mission:

IDF's aid delegation returns from Turkey

The “Olive Branches” delegation comprised a search and rescue delegation and a medical aid delegation.

IDF's aid delegation returns from Turkey

Hebron incident:

Witness: Arab activist hit soldier who was filmed beating him

Yeshiva student who witnessed incident where a Golani soldier was filmed beating an Arab activist in Hebron says activist struck first.

Witness: Arab activist hit soldier who was filmed beating him

Soldier imprisoned after attacking Palestinian Arab in Hebron

IDF documented pushing a Palestinian Arab to the sidewalk and kicking him. IDF: The soldier did not act as expected.

Soldier imprisoned after attacking Palestinian Arab in Hebron

After rescuing 19 people:

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

IDF medical aid delegation continues to provide assistance in Turkey after earthquake as search and rescue delegation comes home.

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

Cleared for publication:

Terrorists who murdered Ido Baruch arrested

In joint operation in Shechem, IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police apprehend terrorists suspected of murdering Staff Sergeant Ido Baruch.

Terrorists who murdered Ido Baruch arrested

Following Saturday rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Sirens sound in area near Gaza Strip moments after the strike. Four launches identified, three explode in the air and one in an open area.

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF and US Military launch joint exercise

Juniper Falcon is part of a series of exercises conducted with CENTCOM and was planned as part of the IDF’s training program for 2023.

IDF and US Military launch joint exercise

PA terrorist who helped kidnap Israeli teen's body arrested

Jenin terrorist from Fatah-aligned terrorist group involved in kidnapping of Israeli teen's body captured in counter-terror raid.

PA terrorist who helped kidnap Israeli teen's body arrested

Turkey earthquake:

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Intelligence Corps' Unit 9900 uses satellite imagery to find destroyed buildings to send IDF forces to. Death toll nears 20,000.

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

IDF soldier seriously injured in training exercise

Soldier hospitalized after being struck in head during training exercise on military base.

IDF soldier seriously injured in training exercise

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

2-year-old in good condition after being pulled from rubble by Israeli soldiers assisting in Turkey following devastating earthquakes.

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

The significance of the IDF’s latest operation in Jericho

The IDF shut down the Aqbat Jaber Battalion,striking an important blow against Hamas, halting its attempt to enter the Jericho area. Op-ed.

The significance of the IDF’s latest operation in Jericho

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IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Videos show IDF search and rescue teams saving civilians trapped under rubble in southern Turkey following devastating earthquake.

IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Turkey earthquakes:

IDF rescues three people from the rubble

Israeli aid mission rescues three people who had been trapped under the rubble and are still alive.

IDF rescues three people from the rubble

Deadly accident:

Mother of four, IDF female officer killed near Tel Nof Airbase

IDF officer in her 20s and Odelia Taitz Rodriguez, a mother of four children, killed in accident in central Israel.

Mother of four, IDF female officer killed near Tel Nof Airbase

'Olive Branches:'

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

IDF, Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry delegation heads to Turkey following devastating earthquake which killed thousands.

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

Exchange of fire near Jericho:

Terrorists eliminated in IDF and Shin Bet operation

IDF, Israel Security Agency forces operate to apprehend terrorists who opened fire at restaurant. Several terrorists eliminated in clashes.

Terrorists eliminated in IDF and Shin Bet operation

For the second time this week:

Person crosses border from Israel to Lebanon

Lebanese media report that the person who crossed the border was handed over for questioning. The IDF is reviewing the incident.

Person crosses border from Israel to Lebanon

Search for missing IDF soldier renewed

Search efforts for IDF MIA Guy Hever have been renewed. The IDF drained a large reservoir near the last spot where he was seen in 1997.

Search for missing IDF soldier renewed

Soldier attacks clinic staff after being refused medical leave

Soldier attacks, pepper sprays clinic staff who refused his request to be granted medical leave from the military.

Soldier attacks clinic staff after being refused medical leave

'PA slowly collapsing:'

No end in sight to Judea and Samaria violence

Other terrorist organizations continue to incite, carry out attacks after IDF dismantles Lions Den infrastructure.

No end in sight to Judea and Samaria violence

Iron Dome intercepts aircraft from Gaza

The aircraft was intercepted over the Gaza strip and did not enter Israeli airspace.

Iron Dome intercepts aircraft from Gaza

Israeli forces thwart smuggling attempt

Two suspects in possession of three AK-47 and M-16 rifles were apprehended.

Israeli forces thwart smuggling attempt

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Forces apprehend suspected terrorists

IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces apprehended a number of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity

Forces apprehend suspected terrorists

Attempted shooting attack:

Soldiers neutralize armed Arab near Shechem

Suspect gets out of vehicle, walks toward military outpost and opens fire at the soldiers, who fire back and hit him.

Soldiers neutralize armed Arab near Shechem

Hours after rocket fire:

IDF attacks Gaza targets, sirens again sound in the south

IAF fighter jets attack two sites used by Hamas in central Gaza. Sirens sound in southern Israel during and after the IDF strike.

IDF attacks Gaza targets, sirens again sound in the south

IDF publishes aerial video of terrorists shooting from rooftop

Video shows terrorists shooting, throwing Molotov Cocktails from top of rooftop during operation in Jenin.

IDF publishes aerial video of terrorists shooting from rooftop

Jenin:

Watch: IDF troops persevere in intense shootout with terrorists

Abbas reportedly considering ending security cooperation with Israel following Jenin operation which stopped a major terror attack.

Watch: IDF troops persevere in intense shootout with terrorists