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Watch: How IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

The IDF released Thursday afternoon footage documenting of the activity in the refugee camp in Jenin this morning

Watch: How IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin

Hezbollah blinding Metula residents with laser pointers

IDF seems helpless to respond as terrorists harass residents of northern town every night with powerful lasers which could cause blindness.

Hezbollah blinding Metula residents with laser pointers

Report: 1,000 soldiers forced to attend LGBTQ lecture

Soldiers say they were ordered to attend conference on sexual harassment, only for it to be a lecture by a gay soldier about his coming out.

Report: 1,000 soldiers forced to attend LGBTQ lecture

IDF General:

'Those who condemn haredi soldiers have an agenda'

d Maj. Gen. (res.) Nadav Padan says in closed meeting in Austin, Texas that haredi soldiers not more likely to engage in improper conduct.

'Those who condemn haredi soldiers have an agenda'

Shooting attack:

Terrorists open fire at IDF post south of Jerusalem

Terrorists opened fire next to an IDF post near Herodion Park. Two suspects are in custody.

Terrorists open fire at IDF post south of Jerusalem

Counter-terrorism:

10 terrorists arrested overnight in Judea and Samaria

In Jenin, armed gunmen fired at security forces who responded with live fire, causing injuries.

10 terrorists arrested overnight in Judea and Samaria

PA reports:

Two terrorists dead in clashes with IDF in Jenin

IDF arrests senior Islamic Jihad leader and two members of his family. Two armed terrorists killed in ensuing clashes.

Two terrorists dead in clashes with IDF in Jenin

CENTCOM commander congratulates Kochavi

CENTCOM chief General Michael “Erik” Kurilla lauds Kochavi on successful four-year command and 40-year career of service to the IDF.

CENTCOM commander congratulates Kochavi

Watch: New Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy received by honor guard

General Halevi welcomed at Camp Rabin by honor guard including Defense Minister, General Staff members, commanders, and honorary guests.

Watch: New Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy received by honor guard

IDF to demolish home of Ariel terrorist

Motti Ashkenazi, Michael Ledigin and Tamir Avichai were murdered in the attacks, and four other people were injured.

IDF to demolish home of Ariel terrorist

INN Exclusive:

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff looks back on 40 years of service

One day before stepping down from his post, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi looks back at his long service and discusses hot-button issues.

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff looks back on 40 years of service

30 Arab infiltrators found hiding in bus baggage compartment

Security personnel at the Maccabim checkpoint made the discovery after the bus driver refused to stop for inspection.

30 Arab infiltrators found hiding in bus baggage compartment

Soldier killed by grenade at IDF base: Corporal Denis Zinoviev

Denis Zinoviev posthumously promoted from private to corporal following deadly accident

Soldier killed by grenade at IDF base: Corporal Denis Zinoviev

IDF completes investigation into terrorist murder of Ido Baruch

Investigation finds several errors by soldiers in terms of their positioning during operation to protect residents.

IDF completes investigation into terrorist murder of Ido Baruch

Soldier killed, three wounded in grenade explosion at IDF base

Cpl. Dennis Zinoviev killed, 3 others wounded as a result of an explosion at IDF base in central Israel. The incident is being investigated.

Soldier killed, three wounded in grenade explosion at IDF base

Attempted stabbing attack in Samaria

Terrorist neutralized while attempting to stab soldiers near Ofra. No casualties reported.

Attempted stabbing attack in Samaria

Terrorist killed by IDF was head of Jihad ordinance unit

IDF soldiers killed two Islamic Jihad terrorists who opened fire at them overnight in Samaria.

Terrorist killed by IDF was head of Jihad ordinance unit

Shots fired at IDF soldiers, two terrorists killed

During IDF counterterrorism activity adjacent to the village of Jaba', suspects shot live fire at IDF soldiers from a vehicle passing by

Shots fired at IDF soldiers, two terrorists killed

Natan Fitoussi:

IDF concludes investigation of friendly fire death

Committee investigating shooting of Natan Fitoussi submits conclusions, recommendations to avoid repeat of tragedy.

IDF concludes investigation of friendly fire death

IDF Chief of Staff:

Aviv Kochavi leaves post & a clear desk for his successor

Major General Herzi Halevi will replace Kochavi next Monday.

Aviv Kochavi leaves post & a clear desk for his successor

IDF major suspended following ethics investigation

Soldier suspected of according preferential treatment to certain soldiers serving under him.

IDF major suspended following ethics investigation

Security forces arrest 17 terrorists in Judea and Samaria

In overnight operations, security forces arrested terrorists and confiscated weapons.

Security forces arrest 17 terrorists in Judea and Samaria

During routine training:

IDF soldier shot and moderately wounded

IDF soldier moderately wounded and taken to hospital after being shot during routine training exercise. The incident is being investigated.

IDF soldier shot and moderately wounded

No injuries

Shots fired towards military posts near Shechem

Shots fired from inside Shechem toward two military outposts near the city. IDF soldiers searching the area, no injuries reported.

Shots fired towards military posts near Shechem

Arab rioter seriously wounded during clashes with IDF in Samaria

IDF carries out joint security sweep of Judea and Samaria with Shin Bet, Israel Police.

Arab rioter seriously wounded during clashes with IDF in Samaria

Attempted shooting attack:

Fire opened towards IDF post in Samaria, no injuries

Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at the Jalameh outpost. Soldiers return fire, hitting the vehicle.

Fire opened towards IDF post in Samaria, no injuries

Attempted shooting attack in Samaria

Fire opened towards civilian security officer on the outskirts of Har Bracha. IDF soldiers searching for suspects.

Attempted shooting attack in Samaria

Admiral Daniel Hagari appointed next IDF Spokesperson

Incoming Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi appoints Rear Admiral Hagari to replace Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav.

Admiral Daniel Hagari appointed next IDF Spokesperson

IDF launches admission trials for 130 potential female recruits

Recruits will seek admission to the Yahalom Unit and Unit 669, the Airborne Combat Rescue and Evacuation Unit.

IDF launches admission trials for 130 potential female recruits

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

19-year-old IDF Baruch Kabarta from Petah Tikva killed by gunshot at army base in central Israel.

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet identified

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli security forces attacked during counter-terror sweep in Judea and Samaria, killing terrorist who threw firebomb.

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

IDF soldier fatally wounded at army base in central Israel. Army launches investigation.

Israeli soldier killed in firearm accident at IDF base

Gun battle near Jenin

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Gun battle breaks out during operation to demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Major Bar Falah. Two Arabs dead, no soldiers injured.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF concludes investigation of incident last month in which IDF soldiers accidentally opened fire on security personnel in Ofra.

Commander censured over 'friendly fire' incident in Ofra

IDF:

Counterterror Maccabim Brigade Headquarters ends activity

Brigade was founded in 2022 to deal with infiltration through security barrier as part of Operation Break the Wave

Counterterror Maccabim Brigade Headquarters ends activity

IDF soldiers indicted for throwing IED at Arab house

2 soldiers face multiple charges for building, throwing improvised explosive at Arab house Al Fureidis.

IDF soldiers indicted for throwing IED at Arab house

8 teens with cerebral palsy inducted into IDF

In ceremony, parents lift their disabled children from their wheelchairs, dance with them, celebrating the realization of a lifelong dream.

8 teens with cerebral palsy inducted into IDF

IDF Spokesperson receives bodyguard following death threats

Security added for Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav after IDF Spokesperson's Unit accused of left-wing, anti-settler political agenda.

IDF Spokesperson receives bodyguard following death threats

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order issued last week for the home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania in Hebron.

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets PM-designate Netanyahu to explain military's concerns over transfer of powers to ministers.

IDF Chief of Staff warns Netanyahu of risk of proposed changes

IDF letter to soldiers links Hanukkah to Christmas

Lt.-Col. Tzachi Revivo writes letter to Northern Command soldiers describing Christmas, says like Hanukkah it is a 'holiday of light.'

IDF letter to soldiers links Hanukkah to Christmas

Will families of fallen soldiers be able to harvest their sperm?

According to proposed legislature, enlisted soldiers would be asked whether they want their sperm to be donated in case of death.

Will families of fallen soldiers be able to harvest their sperm?

Border Police vs. outpost:

Twice-weekly raids reduce Nahalat Zvi to torn fabric & rubble

"I'll be back with a bulldozer to demolish everything," says district commander.

Twice-weekly raids reduce Nahalat Zvi to torn fabric & rubble

Due to malfunction:

Tens of thousands of reservists called up in pre-dawn hours

Cause as yet unknown, possibility of cyber attack under investigation.

Tens of thousands of reservists called up in pre-dawn hours

Showing gratitude to the IDF, the modern-day Maccabees

Much of the world doesn't realize how much Israel's survival depends on the bravery of the young IDF soldiers who protect it. Op-ed.

Showing gratitude to the IDF, the modern-day Maccabees

Hanukkah miracle:

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

Explosive detonates close to soldier as IDF responds to disturbances near Rachel's Tomb, soldier miraculously unhurt by blast.

Soldier's life saved from explosion by helmet

30 thousand NIS for soldiers who confronted leftists in Hebron

Israelis raised thousands of shekels for the two IDF soldiers who confronted left-wing activists in Hebron last month.

30 thousand NIS for soldiers who confronted leftists in Hebron

IDF soldier pens 'anonymous' political column in left-wing media

"It's either Kahane or sanity," soldier writes. "There's no right-wing or left-wing anymore."

IDF soldier pens 'anonymous' political column in left-wing media

IDF to demolish home of Hebron terrorist

IDF announces intention to demolish apartment in which terrorist Muhammad Jabari lived.

IDF to demolish home of Hebron terrorist

New instructions to soldiers:

'Only shoot stone-throwers in the ankles'

IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria received instructions not to kill stone-throwing terrorists, citing "A dead stone-thrower incites riots".

'Only shoot stone-throwers in the ankles'

Suspect in Friday's shooting arrested

Border Police and IDF forces this morning (Sunday) arrested a suspect in Friday's shooting attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria.

Suspect in Friday's shooting arrested

Near tragedy:

IDF soldiers open fire on Israeli security personnel

IDF soldiers opened fire on two security guards from Ofra who they thought were Palestinian stone-throwers. No injuries were reported

IDF soldiers open fire on Israeli security personnel

Shooting attack in Samaria

Bullet strikes driver's headrest, driver escapes unharmed

The IDF is hunting for the culprits after shots were fired at an Israeli vehicle earlier this afternoon.

Bullet strikes driver's headrest, driver escapes unharmed

Watch: Israel’s most elite Special Forces unit?

Never before seen footage of one of Israel's most elite special forces units.

Watch: Israel’s most elite Special Forces unit?

Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff:

'The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF'

PM Lapid meets Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the IDF General Staff Forum.

'The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF'

IDF:

'Most combat soldiers come from high socio-economic status'

IDF presents data it says refutes claims people from periphery, lower socio-economic status, bear disproportionate military burden.

'Most combat soldiers come from high socio-economic status'

Ministers accept recommendation regarding prisons

The professional team recommended removing IDF soldiers from security prisons and gradually replacing them with professional jailors.

Ministers accept recommendation regarding prisons

Hadar Goldin's brother:

'Govt. sees bereaved families as the enemy, not the terrorists'

Tzur Goldin is furious after Hamas displayed his brother's weapon during a parade this week.

'Govt. sees bereaved families as the enemy, not the terrorists'

Drug smuggling suspect killed near Egyptian border

IDF soldiers spot several suspects attempting to smuggle drugs from Egypt into Israel, 1 suspect shot and killed.

Drug smuggling suspect killed near Egyptian border

State Department:

'We hope to see accountability in death of Jenin teen'

State Department spokesperson comments on death of 16-year-old girl during clashes in Jenin: A tragic incident. It's heartbreaking.

'We hope to see accountability in death of Jenin teen'