IDF

Chief of Staff:

IDF seeks to make best use of men and women in all positions

IDF defends opening of more combat positions to female soldiers.

Ten terror suspects apprehended in counterterrorism operation

Security forces confiscate weapons, apprehend ten terror suspects, in nighttime counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria.

20 years ago today:

Remembering the Megiddo bombing

20 years ago, a terrorist from Jenin blew up a bus full of Israelis during the Second Intifada. IDF published a video reminder of the event

Religious Zionist rabbis unite against women in combat units

Rabbis from religious Zionist movement call on IDF Chief of Staff not to include women in infantry units.

Home of terrorist demolished near Jenin

IDF troops operate in village of Ya'bad to demolish home of terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Bnei Brak in March.

Soldier injured from grenade that exploded in his hand

IDF soldier moderately injured when stun grenade he was holding exploded during routine operations in central Israel.

Don’t send women to the front lines

Women’s rights matter far less to progressives than eroding nationalism. Op-ed.

Gantz in Cyprus:

'We have an army that is ready for challenges that lie ahead'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits Cyprus for drill taking part of IDF's large-scale month-long exercise.

Soldier loses rifle during training in the south

Troops searched the area but were unable to locate the weapon. Military police investigating the incident.

IDF Chief attends “Beyond the Horizon” exercise in Cyprus

Chief of Staff Gen. Aviv Kohavi, meets Chief of the Cypriot National Guard, discusses Israel and Cyprus' shared security challenges.

IDF to demolish home of Elad axe murderer

Decision on home of 2nd terrorist involved in axe attack to be announced in coming days.

Security forces arrest five in counterterrorism operations

Joint security operation leads to arrest of five terror suspects in Judea and Samaria, no IDF injuries.

IDF vs CNN: Israel responds to CNN inquiry on journalist killing

Not only does it turn out the CNN report is missing facts, the 'expert' behind their findings has a long history of anti-Semitic reporting.

IDF seizes NIS 1 million in smuggled drugs

105 kilograms of drugs seized in smuggling attempt at Egyptian border.

Gantz's compromise approved

Knesset approves 'From Uniform to University' Law

Defense Minister proposes that scholarship for IDF veterans be increased to 75% funding. Likud accepts compromise.

Likud MK: 'They're trying to make us out to be against soldiers'

Likud's MK Zohar promises, 'We'll pay every IDF soldier 100% retroactively."

Likud MK abruptly ends TV interview

MK Yoav Kisch ends Channel 12 interview after being asked to listen to IDF soldiers about bill that would provide them with scholarships.

Likud to oppose law helping soldiers in current format

Likud to vote against law providing scholarships to discharged IDF fighters unless the state funds 100 percent of the scholarships.

Coalition seeks to embarrass Likud with law helping soldiers

Bennett, Gantz and Lapid plan to bring to a vote a law offering scholarships to soldiers after Likud said it won't support said law.

US CENTCOM Commander completes visit with IDF

4-star general Michael Kurilla concludes his first official visit to Israel as a personal guest of Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi.

14 terror suspects arrested in overnight raids

4 Hamas terrorists arrested in town of Dura el-Kari'a.

Likud MK:

'We'll support the law - if soldiers receive full tuition'

MK Karhi talks with Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about the bill to give soldiers some money for their studies. 'They smell elections.'

IDF caves, relocates drill from Umm al-Fahm

Defense Minister complies with request of the mayor of Umm al-Fahm and decides to move a drill that was supposed to take place in the city.

Bennett: Counter-terror operations to continue

PM: 20 years ago there were also libels against Israel during counter-terror operations in Jenin.

8 terrorists arrested in overnight raids

IDF, security forces arrest wanted suspects in PA-controlled villages of Jaba', Qalandiya and Jalazon.

Senior IDF officer:

'Thousands of bullets were fired at us'

Senior officer in the IDF Central Command recalls incident in Jenin in in which Yamam officer Noam Raz was killed.

IDF and police conduct counterterrorism op in Burkin village

IDF, ISA and police forces conduct counterterrorism activity in Burkin village to apprehend individuals suspected of terrorist activity.

Loud explosion heard in central Israel

IDF says the sound may have come from fighter jets that were conducting training, no fear of a security incident.

Watch:

IDF Intl. Spokesperson responds to death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

IDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler presents details on the Jenin incident.

Journalist's death:

Chief of Staff: Soldiers acted with professionalism, courage

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi announces investigation of death of Al Jazeera journalist, stresses soldiers came under heavy fire.

Jenin terrorists:

'We shot a soldier'

See the moment the IDF says Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Alqeh was shot by terrorists during a firefight in Jenin.

Al Jazeera journalist's death

Smotrich: Bennett mum despite libel targeting IDF

The Religious Zionism Party attacked Bennett's 'silence' over 'libelous' claims against the IDF's 'murder' of the Al Jazeera journalist.

Bennett, Gantz participate in IDF 'Chariots of Fire' exercise

IDF engages in one of the longest military exercises in its history.

IDF foils weapons smuggling from Lebanon

Suspects from Lebanon throw bag containing guns, ammunition into Israeli territory.

Hey Jew: What’s that? That? That’s my emotional support bat!

Ever notice how often Jews lodge complaints to various organizations? How the organizations "look into it?" And how it happens again? Op-ed.

IDF forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered young father

Security forces demolish home of terrorist who took part in shooting of Yehuda Dimentman and two others at the Homesh Junction.

Bamba, Coke, Memory – commemorating Juha, a fallen IDF officer

Bamba, Coke, Memory is a special initiative that uses the life story of Major Yochai ‘Juha’ Kalangel to inspire others in acts of gratitude.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan

IDF and Israel Police foil attempt to smuggle weapons worth a quarter of a million shekel into Israel.

IDF soldiers and commanders visit the graves of the IDF's fallen

Memorial ceremonies held across IDF units and at monuments in memory of the fallen on Israel's Memorial Day.

Memorial evening for haredi community honors fallen soldiers

Over 1,000 participate in memorial event for fallen soldiers, tailored to the haredi community.

Public Security Minister leaks censored information

Minister Omer Barlev reveals name of enemy country in which IDF soldier Barak Sharabi fell 38 years ago - in defiance of military censor.

1st time:

Soldier with mental disability to receive Award of Excellence

Sgt. Gal Shavi to receive President’s Award of Excellence for his contribution to the IDF and Israel on Israel’s Independence Day.

IDF Spokesman: Recent attacks are not Hamas-directed

Brig. General Ran Kochav says recent terrorist attacks are difficult to stop because they are not planned by larger terrorist organizations.

Watch: Arrest of Ariel terrorists

Video shows moments of the arrest of the terrorists who carried out the deadly shooting attack at the entrance to Ariel on Friday night.

Stray shot strikes soldier

Careless discharge of a rifle left one IDF soldier injured in hebron - from a bullet suspected to have been fired across the city.

Memorial Day

24,068 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

Since last Memorial Day and until today, 56 people have been added to the tally. Memorial Day begins with one-minute siren on Tuesday night.

IDF soldier arrested for threatening posts against PM Bennett

Military police arrest soldier for writing threatening posts against PM on social media.

IDF calls up six reserve battalions

Chief of Staff approves move to call up reserve units to reinforce efforts to prevent terror attacks.

'These tears combine happiness, spirituality, excitement, & joy'

Around 400 hesder yeshiva students accompanied by excited relatives enlist in the IDF, mostly in elite units.

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

Brigadier General Shay Klapper takes over command oft he Galilee Division, replacing Brig. Gen. Shlomi Binder.

IDF drone crashes in Syria

IDF says drone fell in Syrian territory during a routine operatione.

IDF General Staff marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi: The IDF is a clear expression of the principle of self-defense and self-determination.

Explosions heard in north

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldier seriously injured in car accident

Soldier in serious condition after being struck by car near town of Maon. Terrorism not suspected.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 4m worth of drugs into Israel

IDF soldiers along Egyptian border thwart attempt to smuggle drugs worth around 200 kilograms of drugs into Israel.

Five terror suspects apprehended during counterterror operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria.

IDF: Five apprehended in counterterrorism operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism operation, apprehend five terror suspects.

After rocket attack:

IDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop

IAF jets attack Hamas targets in Gaza Strip following rocket fire on Gaza envelope.

IDF nabs Arabs responsible for mob attack on Israeli man

11 suspects arrested in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency raids in Judea and Samaria.

A Tale of Two Cities – two worlds

Excerpt from the writer's book "With all your might." Two families, two Seders, one nation.