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'The greatest day': Her sons are soldiers - despite disabilities

Heartwarming: Tammy Isaac-Shiffman, mom of 2 boys with special needs, talks about how she guided them past their disabilities, into the IDF.

Poll: Majority of Israelis don't support mandatory draft

Less than half of Jewish Israelis support a mandatory army draft, per new poll.

Mother of officer who died in prison: 'My son was healthy'

Mother of Captain T., who died in a military prison, calls for investigation to rule out murder. 'He always did things out of the box.'

IDF commander: 'We'll find a solution to the rockets'

'Hamas fires rockets because it's the only tool they have left,' Commander of IDF's Southern Command says. 'We need to fear Hamas less.'

Moving, timely performance of 'Prayer for the Conscript'

The 'prayer of conscript' for the success of new soldiers was written by Tzohar rabbis and sung by chief cantor of the IDF Shai Abramson.

Join the global movement

Join global movement to bring Hanukkah to IDF soldiers

People around the world are adopting IDF bases, to show support for 100k active soldiers and give them a true taste of the Hanukkah holiday.

IDF releases footage of arrest of 14 Hamas terrorists

IDF, Shin Bet, and police arrest 50 Hamas operatives in massive blow to terrorist infrastructure.

IDF: Joint Training with US, Gulf states preparations for Iran

Senior IDF officer reveals Israel, Gulf states now openly working together to prepare to counter Iranian threat.

Defense Ministry chief lauds female religious IDF soldiers

“We’re all here for the people and State of Israel," says Defense Ministry chief at Ohr Torah Stone’s Midreshet Lindenbaum in Karmiel.

US Ambassador to the UN visits IDF to discuss security threats

U.S. Ambassador to the UN visited the IDF to Discuss Overcoming Regional Threats Together.

Bennett: Israel will defend itself by itself

PM visits IDF exercise, says Israel dealing with Iran and its proxies on multiple fronts and preparing for all challenges.

Security forces thwart weapon smuggling attempt on Jordan border

Forces from the Israel Police and IDF arrest two arms dealers, seize 11 weapons which were in their possession.

IDF reservists to be investigated over death of Arab rioter

Teenage rioter killed recently by IDF fire while throwing stones at Israeli soldiers near town of Elon Moreh. Army police launch probe.

New e-Newsletter to Launch

New Israel Videos e-Newsletter Lets Subscribers Choose Topics

Bet El Institutions will launch the e-newsletters Daily Israel Videos, allowing subscribers to choose which topics they want to receive

Watch: Israel and US exercise open and urban field combat

IDF, MARCENT, and US Marine Corps complete two-week long ground forces exercise.

IDF report: Lack of coordination caused friendly fire shooting

IDF publishes conclusions following 'friendly fire' incident. Chief of Staff: 'Mistakes happen during fighting.'

Family of murdered soldier:

'If we don't receive response, we'll appeal to Supreme Court'

Family of Barel Hadarya Shmueli, Border Police officer killed on Gaza border, demands IDF provide answers by November 20.

Egyptian army to increase presence at Gaza border

Israeli and Egyptian military leaders meet to discuss shared security challenges, including in southern Gaza frontier.

Terrorist exits his vehicle - and opens fire at soldiers

Palestinian Authority terrorist fires at soldiers near Ramallah - and escapes.

PA claims IDF shot dead a 13-year-old boy

Palestinian Arab media report 13-year-old killed by IDF gunfire in clashes near Shechem. IDF: Incident is under investigation.

Investigation into shooting death of IDF soldier complete

Chief of Staff reveals results of investigation into death of Yonatan Granot, who was accidentally killed by a fellow soldier.

PM on IDF exercises: Whoever needs the message, will get it

'We are no longer defined by the conflict or by our enemies, but according to who we are & our contribution to the world,' PM Bennett says.

IDF to hold drill, testing changes to siren system

Maximum time to reach shelter has changed in some locations, while the siren system in other locations has been split into several areas.

US helicopter carrier docks in Israel for military exercise

US troops to participate in 2-week counter-terrorism training exercise with Israeli counterparts.

Project to safeguard northern residents takes off

Defense Ministry, IDF, work to add bomb shelters to 21 towns along Israel's northern border.

IDF commander suspended for refusing to be vaccinated

The commander of the IDF's alpinist brigade has been suspended for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Watch: Israeli F-15s escort American bomber

Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jets escort American B-1B bomber over Israeli skies towards the surrounding bay.

Watch: Lebanese citizen caught after crossing into Israel

Unarmed Lebanese citizen caught by security forces after crossing border into Israel.

IDF Gaza Division completes major exercise

Military exercise sought to implement lessons IDF learned in May war with Hamas.

IDF launches exercises to increase readiness on Gaza front

Defense exercises set to begin Tuesday morning in Gaza frontier area.

Watch: IDF opens northern border for Lebanese farmers

In gesture of goodwill, IDF allows Lebanese farmers to harvest olive trees in Israeli territory.

Chief of Staff to children with disabilities: You are wanted

IDF Chief of Staff promises to place Israeli children with disabilities in the IDF at Special in Uniform event,

Air Force resumes training to attack Iran nuclear sites

After 2 years, IAF resumes exercises in preparation for possible attack on Iranian nuclear program.

Chief of Staff seeks to publish book written during his tenure

Aviv Kohavi asks Ministerial Committee on Publications to approve the publication of a book he wrote on military leadership.

IDF blocks roads near Gaza border

Following situational assessment, IDF blocks several roads and sites near Gaza border.

Group calls for removal of Christian missionaries from IDF

Missionary watchdog group urges Benny Gantz to remove missionaries from IDF, stop drafting 'cult members'.

Israeli, German air force commanders fly over Israel

Honorary flyover held in Israeli skies as part of the “Blue Flag” exercise, passing over Knesset building and ending over Malcha.

IDF eliminates terrorist who threw firebombs

IDF soldiers fire at terrorists who threw firebombs at Israeli vehicles between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion. One terrorist killed.

Blue Flag joint US-Israel military exercise to kick off

This year's 'Blue Flag' to be the largest and most advanced aerial exercise Israel has ever had.

In one hour: IDF soldiers complete tractate of Talmud

Watch: Soldiers in the IDF's Netzach Yehuda battalion celebrate conclusion of Talmudic tractate - after completing it in one hour.

Secret missionary activity in the IDF

'Standing orders for the Messianic soldier' booklet for 'Messianic Jews' explains how to missionize to fellow soldiers.

Soldier commits suicide by leaping out of taxi on highway

IDF recruit was in distress, received 'dozens of calls' during last taxi ride, driver says.

1300 Ulpana girls considering IDF service visit induction center

Head of Tzohar, Rabbi David Stav congratulates girls for considering army service.

More fighters: Kochavi proclaims

Maneuverability improved, motivation to serve in combat units

Highest rates entering combat units in the last 7 years- Aviv Kochavi states due to better maneuverability

IDF soldier critically injured in car crash

Investigation opened after soldier badly hurt in traffic accident.

New program to use artificial intelligence in armored vehicles

Israel Min. of Defense selects IAI as prime contractor to develop technological platforms for the 'Carmel' future armored fighting vehicle.

Chief of Staff: IDF will act anywhere against Iran

IDF Chief says Israel's response to Iran, including its nuclear program will continue to evolve and 'surprise.'

Thousands of weapons stolen from IDF each year

Data on weapons thefts from IDF bases released, showing terrorists and criminals seize thousands of weapons from IDF annually.

Green Pass system imposed at Israel military bases

IDF to limit access at army bases to the vaccinated, recovered, and soldiers with recent COVID tests.

Soldiers' mothers: Change open-fire rules to protect our sons

Mothers of soldiers protest outside IDF headquarters, call to change open-fire regulations.

Terrorist killed during IDF operation near Jenin

Israeli security forces operating in PA village of Burqin open fire toward terrorist who fired at them.

'Saturday I texted him, Sunday morn. they told me what happened'

Father of soldier wounded in shootout with Hamas terrorists recounts family ordeal.

'Time to restore deterrence'

Chairman of Sdot Negev Regional Council welcomes elimination of terrorists, urges similar determination towards Hamas in Gaza.

IDF officer, soldier seriously wounded in gunfight

Rambam hospital says IDF soldiers in 'serious, unstable' condition' after gunfights with Hamas terrorists which left 5 terrorists dead.

4 Terrorists killed in gunfight with IDF soldiers near Jenin

Palestinian Arab gunmen open fire on IDF soldiers during arrest operation in Jenin area. 4 gunmen killed

Pres. Herzog meets Barel Shmueli's comrades-in-arms

President, First Lady welcome soldiers from the company of Barel Shmueli, who was murdered by a terrorist on the Gaza border.

Watch: IDF soldier presenting Israel's angle to Arab world

He has become the face of the IDF across the Arab world, drawing harsh criticism from many alongside support from unexpected sources.

Meretz MK condemns riot control measures

MK Mossi Raz says that he has never seen the IDF act as violently as they do towards Palestinian protestors.

IDF thwarts weapons smuggling attempt

IDF troops spot suspects attempting to smuggle weapons in Jordan Valley area.

Gantz: If terror orgs rear their heads we'll take them down

Defense Minister tours IDF Central Command and holds situational assessment with senior commanders. 'Security forces ready for any threat.'