IDF

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Natan Fitoussi killed in friendly fire incident

Preliminary investigation: Soldier left post, and when he returned he was mistakenly suspected of being a terrorist.

Cleared for publication:

IDF neutralized terror tunnel in northern Gaza

IDF identified and neutralized a Hamas terror tunnel with two routes dug from northern Gaza.

Religious soldiers walk out after women sing in IDF ceremony

Despite promises to the contrary, IDF's Combat Engineering Corps features female singers at official ceremony. Hesder soldiers walk out.

IDF believes Gaza ceasefire could last a few years

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.

Lapid:

'Israel knows how to put its hands on every terror organization'

Lapid and Gantz meet with members of the IDF General Staff Forum and Chief of Staff Kohavi at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Abbas sends condolences to families of eliminated terrorists

PA chairman calls families of the terrorists who were eliminated in IDF operation in Shechem.

Watch: IDF firefight with terrorists in Shechem

IDF publishes rare documentation from helmet cameras of soldiers of fight in which terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi was killed.

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi eliminated in Shechem

Terrorist Ibrahim al-Nablusi is killed in firefight as Israeli security forces attempt to arrest him in Shechem.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We dealt a serious blow to the Islamic Jihad organization'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi vists Tel Nof Airbase, meets units that operated in Operation Breaking Dawn.

Balad chairman: IDF 'most destructive' force in the world

MK Sami Abu Shehadeh: 'Jews in Israel made 1 of the most well-oiled, most efficient, most destructive machines of destruction in the world.'

Operation Breaking Dawn:

'I see children running around - cancel the strike'

IDF delayed strike against Islamic Jihad leader several times due to the presence of children in the area.

IDF:

This is what the Islamic Jihad's failed launches look like

Watch: IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes three-dimensional illustration of the failed launches of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

IDF releases video of killing of Islamic Jihad leader

Khaled Mansour had launched numerous terrorist attacks against Israel over the years.

Counter-terror operations in Yesha continue as rockets fly

20 Islamic Jihad suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight. Rioters throw stones, explosives at IDF forces.

IDF: Terror tunnel destroyed

Gaza terrorists have launched 580 rockets and mortars at Israel, IDF strikes 140 Islamic Jihad targets.

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Top leader Khaled Mansour eliminated in Israeli strike

Mansour was involved in dozens of incidents of firing rockets, mortar shells and anti-tank missiles.

Video reveals the truth:

IDF: Failed attempt to launch rocket killed Gazan children

IDF clarifies: Last attack in Jabalia was during daylight hours, Gazan children were killed after Gaza rocket failed to launch and exploded.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF general to Gazans:

'The responsibility lies in the hands of Hamas'

Head COGAT publishes video message to the people of Gaza about the current escalation.

Following rocket barrage:

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza

IDF strikes site for production of materials used in rockets, a weapons production site, a rocket launcher and a military post used.

Operation Breaking Dawn:

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad rocket launch site

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announces that an extensive recruitment of reservists has begun as Operation Breaking Dawn continues.

Operation "Breaking Dawn":

IDF kills 15 terrorists including Islamic Jihad senior official

IDF announces attacks against targets in Gaza strip. Emergency situation declared on the home front.

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

From the depths of the Red Sea: Joint exercise of the Israeli Navy missile ship flotilla & Shayetet 13 alongside United States Navy forces.

Sderot Mayor:

'The residents should not be held hostage'

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi blasts conduct of security establishment. "Terrorists must be eliminated and threats must be neutralized."

Following assessment:

Restrictions near Gaza border will continue

The restrictions and road closures in the area near the Gaza border will continue on Friday.

IDF Chief of Staff orders increased readiness on Gaza border

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi visits Gaza Division as Israel remains in state of readiness 3 days after arresting Islamic Jihad leader.

Israel Dog Unit responds to increase in terrorist activity

A week of violent riots on the highways of the Samaria region has the Israel Dog Unit stepping in to help protect Israeli citizens.

Watch: Israel arrests terror leader

Footage from nearby security camera shows Jenin arrest of Basa'am Asadi, Islamic Jihad terror leader.

Terrorist eliminated

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist arrested in Jenin

Exchange of fire in Jenin: IDF forces capture the leader of the Islamic Jihad in Samaria.

IDF thwarts drug-smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers thwart attempt to smuggle 600,000 NIS worth of drugs into Israel.

Soldiers re-uncover 1,500-year-old convent in military zone

A 1500-year-old convent with a mosaic floor and inscriptions is uncovered for a second time, in a military zone near Shoham, Israel.

IDF names first female military secretary to the President

​​Brig-Gen. Naama Rosen Grimberg will be third female member of General Staff Forum.

6 terrorists arrested in overnight operations

IDF, Shabak and Israel Border Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in several towns in Judea and Samaria.

IDF opens all positions to haredi soldiers for the 1st time

New rules to allow haredi recruits to complete high school studies before enlisting, place soldiers based on ability rather than test scores

Security forces confiscate Yeshiva solar panels

Just hours before Shabbat, security forces confiscated or destroyed equipment providing electricity to the Homesh Yeshiva.

IDF: Shooting attack was thwarted due to routine activity nearby

Initial inquiry shows IDF soldiers operating during routine activity spotted terrorist and engaged, successfully shooting thwarting attack.

IDF troops thwart shooting attack near Shechem

Terrorist opens fire at soldiers who return fire and neutralize him. Shomron Regional Council head: An uncompromising response is required.

Watch:

Hamas tunnels, weapons near school, Pepsi factory

IDF releases documentation showing Hamas military assets such as tunnels, weapons facilities embedded in civilian areas.

IDF demolishing homes of Ariel terrorists

IDF soldiers operating in Qarawat Bani Hassan to demolish residence of two terrorists who murdered Vyacheslav Golev.

Security forces discover illegal ammunition and weapons

Israeli security forces apprehend seven wanted terror suspects, confiscate illegal weapons and ammunition.

Gunfire in Shechem

2 terrorists eliminated in clashes with IDF soldiers in Shechem

Clashes break out during IDF arrest operation in Shechem (Nablus). No Israelis injured, two terrorists eliminated and 9 injured.

IDF unveils new Judea and Samaria security fence

The new barrier to be erected will include kilometers of concrete wall and advanced means of monitoring nearby activity.

Cleared for publication: IDF uses UAVs to carry out attacks

Multi-role and high performance tactical UAS - The Hermes 450 is a mature and combat proven system with over 500,000 operatio

IDF strikes Hamas military post after gunfire from Gaza

Bullet found in community of Netiv HaAsara fired from Gaza.

IDF’s Wounded-In-Action Become High-Powered Executives

Returning to civilian life is a challenge for any veteran, but for IDF veterans who were wounded-in-action, the challenge is greater.

Counterterrorism operation:

IDF arrests 11 wanted terror suspects

Terrorists hurl firebombs, rocks, and explosives at Israeli security forces. No injuries were reported.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Drone crossed from Lebanese into Israeli airspace.

'IDF continues to prepare for strike against Iran'

MG Rafi Milo enters position as commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, in handover ceremony attended by top officials.

Security forces apprehend 11 terror suspects

IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Preparing military option against Iran is a moral obligation'

Aviv Kochavi says the IDF continues to prepare vigorously for an attack on Iran and must prepare for any development and any scenario.

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Chief of Staff to visit Morocco

IDF Chief of Staff will visit Morocco, marking the first time that an Israeli Chief of Staff has visited the country.

Chief of Staff to visit Arab country next week

Kochavi will visit Arab country that no CoS has paid visit to in the past. The name of the country can't be published at this time.

Terrorists form 'Jenin brigade' to battle IDF

The new, better organized fighting group poses a greater danger for the Israeli army.

Mothers of lone IDF soldiers reunited with their children

Dozens of mothers of lone soldiers serving in the IDF head to Jerusalem for special gathering, reuniting them with their sons and daughters.

War on Terror

5 terrorists arrested in overnight raids

Terrorists who opened fire on IDF soldiers on Friday arrested.

Bedouin Arab enlists in IDF - to spy for terror group

Bedouin Arab enlists in IDF to spy for terror group, gather inside information - and is arrested a few days later.

IDF soldier arrested for looting Arab property in Hebron

Military police arrest soldier accused of looting property of Palestinian Arabs during operation in Hebron.

Terrorist who stabbed haredi man arrested

IDF, Shabak arrest terrorist who stabbed a yeshiva teacher in Givat Shmuel yesterday. Victim's condition stabilizes.

Watch: IDF soldiers prepare for war with Hezbollah

Large scale IDF drills simulate a large-scale attack deep into Lebanese territory.

Terrorists open fire on IDF troops near Homesh

Security forces in pursuit of shooters. No casualties.