IDF

Probe of death of PA Arab:

IDF reprimands commander, dismisses two others

Chief of Staff receives investigation into death of elderly Palestinian Arab after he was arrested by IDF in Jiljiliya.

Shots fired at IDF vehicle

IDF vehicle, post, sustain damage in two separate shooting incidents.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The IDF conducted a raid in a neighboring country'

Aviv Kochavi hints about operation that the IDF conducted in a nearby country.

Large weapons smuggling operation broken up in Jordan Valley

Over 50 weapons seized after IDF, police stop 3 suspicious vehicles traveling on Route 90.

Will colleagues of slain soldier Barel Shmueli be investigated?

IDF reportedly considering investigation of response of soldiers on Gaza border to killing of comrade during violent riot.

Joint force exercise sweeps through central Samaria city

IDF, Israel Police, and other emergency services practiced responding to multiple simultaneous incidents in one of Samaria's largest cities.

Home of accomplice in Yehuda Dimentman's murder to be demolished

Part of home of minor who assisted his cousin in murder of yeshiva student in Samaria to be demolished.

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IDF Education Force band sends love to Texas synagogue

Education Force band sings "Kol Ha'Olam Kulo" in solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville.

Egoz unit resumes training after deadly friendly fire incident

IDF unit which lost 2 commanders in friendly fire shooting last week resumes operational activity as Chief of Staff visits.

2 soldiers hurt in accidental grenade explosion

Soldiers taken to hospital in Jerusalem after accidental grenade detonation at military base in Mishor Adumim.

IDF widow: No anger at shooter in friendly fire incident

Or Elharar, widow of Major Itamar Elharar, who was killed in a friendly fire incident, opens up a week after the tragic accident.

First publication: IDF to allow married soldiers days off

Under new regulation, married soldiers to be allowed to return home on day of mikvah immersion.

Friendly fire tragedy

'Two gunmen surprised me, so I acted immediately'

Officer who shot dead two members of his unit says he felt he was in danger and therefore opened fire.

'Ofek, come back!' A father's tears at military funeral

A thousand people attend funeral of Ofek Aharon, one of the 2 soldiers who were killed in a friendly-fire incident last night.

Tragedy at special IDF unit

Ofek Aharon, Itamar Elharar, killed in Jordan Valley incident

Serious shooting accident results in deaths of two officers during security operations in the Jordan Valley.

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Demolition order for home of Yehuda Dimentman's murderer

Family of terrorist Muhammad Jaradat informed their home will be demolished following murder of Yehuda Dimentman.

Terrorist taken with victim to hospital - without handcuffs

Terrorist who committed ramming attack in Binyamin taken to hospital in same helicopter as soldier he wounded, not handcuffed during flight.

IDF investigating after elderly PA man died after being released

Military Police Criminal Investigation Division investigating after detained PA man dies after his release,

Likud MK proposes: One dunam of land to each discharged soldier

'Soldier who settles in the Negev is preferable to any land-robbing Bedouin,' MK David Amsalem says.

IDF: 31 soldiers fell in 2021

IDF releases casualty figures for the previous year.

Watch: Arabs attempt to drag tank from IDF memorial site

Arabs arrive at Brigade 7 memorial site, attempt to drag away one of the tanks stationed there.

IDF: We'll destroy floor terrorist lived on

IDF announces decision to demolish floor Yehuda Dimentman's murderer lived on, allows terrorist's family to appeal.

Helicopter crash victim laid to rest

Lt. Col. Erez Sachyani, who was killed in military helicopter crash alongside Maj. Chen Fogel, laid to rest in cemetery in Misgav.

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone on Lebanese border

IDF forces shoot down Hezbollah drone after it crossed into Israeli territory. The incident is being investigated.

Teen with autism fulfills dream of joining IDF

Tal Or, Itamar's mother, relates story of his adoption, discovery his autism, fight to allow him to join his friends in the IDF.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF retaliates for rocket launches on central Israel, attacks Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.

IDF cancels weapons permits for soldiers

The IDF has rolled out a strategy against theft of weapons from soldiers - soldiers will no longer be permitted to take weapons off base.

Israeli returned to Israel after crossing border to Lebanon

Bedouin who crossed the border a few weeks ago returned from Lebanon in coordination with UNIFIL.

Are the IDF Reserves ready for war?

IDF has failed to meet obligation to report to government on state of readiness of reserves for the past three years.

Large increase in terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in 2021

1,500 more stone-throwing incidents in 2021 compared to 2020, doubling of shootings and stabbings, according to IDF data.

Chief of Staff: IDF made significant strides in 2021

IDF Chef of Staff Aviv Kochavi sums up IDF's accomplishments in the past year.

IDF, Defense Ministry duck responsibility for home demolition

IDF, Defense Ministry each claim the other is responsible for the order the demolition of the home of the terrorist who murdered Eli Kay.

Attempted shooting near Nablus

IDF searching for perpetrators after terrorists fire at Nablus-area military post.

IDF told soldiers: Don't wander on foot around Ramle

'Instruction was given during Operation Guardian of the Walls, has since been canceled,' IDF spokesperson says.

New report shows crisis of confidence in IDF

Decline in public confidence in the IDF part of a growing trend that began last year.

Soldiers attack Jew who blocked their path in Gush Etzion

Soldiers attacked Gush Etzion man who, they claimed, interfered with their patrol. The soldiers were disciplined.

IDF eliminates terrorist who opened fire in Binyamin region

IDF forces eliminate 26-year-old Palestinian Arab who tried to carry out an attack near Psagot.

Defense Minister: Prepare for 5,000 new COVID-19 cases daily

DM Gantz orders Home Front Command to expand activities of coronavirus headquarters.

Gantz: It is possible to put an end to Iran's strategy

Defense Minister Gantz: "Iran does not have real bargaining chips. Both overt and covert actions will be expanded”

12 UN ambassadors from nations around the world visit the IDF

UN ambassadors visit Israeli military bases, meet with top IDF officials in trip organized by Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

IDF prepares for demolition of terrorists' home

Palestinian Arabs open fire towards IDF soldiers mapping the home of Yehuda Dimentman's murderers. No soldiers wounded.

IDF, Police plan to deal with violence in mixed cities

Following May violence in mixed Arab-Jewish cities, new Border Police units to be created under police command.

Chief of Staff: We will not stop until we capture the terrorists

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits site of Samaria terrorist attack: Our troops continue to pursue the terrorists.

IDF preparing for war with Iran

After the preparations were abandoned, it will take several years for the IDF to be ready for an attack.

IDF: Enough time to prepare for military strike on Iran

Military estimate: Iran enriching uranium at fast pace - but IDF has enough time to plan attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Hundreds of police to be added to fight alleged settler crime

MK Smotrich: Speed with which Omer Barlev's attacks on settlers turned into actions is frightening.

US rebuffs request to send refueling planes ahead of schedule

Israel agreed to purchase refueling planes from US - but the planes will only arrive in four years.

IDF launches surprise drill in the south

More than 3500 reservists will be mobilized for an extensive logistical drill in Israel's southern commands.

Arabs cocked a weapon at a soldier - and escaped alive

Armed Arab robbers attempt to break into IDF base in Golan Heights, aim a weapon at the soldier guarding the base.

IDF fighters open fire on rock-throwing terrorists in Samaria

IDF force fires at squad of terrorists who threw rocks near Mevo Dotan. One terrorist wounded and taken for medical treatment.

Israel-Gaza border barrier completed

After 3.5 years of construction, the Israel-Gaza border barrier is now complete

Global initiative raises money for wounded IDF soldiers

Over $1.7 million raised for wounded Israeli soldiers by Belev Echad supporters at NY annual gala.

'Soldiers in IDF's haredi battalion are contemporary Maccabees'

Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff light Hanukkah candles with haredi soldiers.

IDF leaders visit US CENTCOM headquarters

Operations Directorate and Cooperation Directorate meet US military leaders in Tampa, Florida, discuss challenges faced by both countries.

Soldiers in Golan Heights celebrate Hanukkah with volunteers

Soldiers from 'Sufa' Battalion stationed in Golan Heights celebrate with volunteers from IFCJ, Yahad for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers.

IDF to re-examine allowing compulsory service in Prison Service

Following expose on pimping of female soldiers in prisons, IDF, Defense Min., re-examine mandatory service in units outside IDF's own.

Chief of Staff: 'Zero tolerance' for harassment of any kind

Lighting Hanukkah candles with commanders at a training base, IDF Chief of Staff praises women who 'did the right thing, a brave action.'

IDF spokesman: 'We're accelerating our plans against Iran'

Brig.-Gen Ran Kochav: "IDF is preparing for all eventualities, focusing on preventing Iran from becoming a threshold state."

IDF steps in to help fight new COVID-19 variant

IDF's Home Front Command assisting civilian authorities with the 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.

Injured IDF officer: 'If I'm asked to go to war again - I'll go'

Aharon Karov, critically injured in a Gaza war, tells Arutz 7 about his daily struggles & the importance of respecting injured IDF soldiers.