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IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

'We will not rest until the last of the terrorists are captured'

Chief of Staff at Naval Academy graduation ceremony: The IDF will defend the border with the Gaza Strip from any attack against Israel.

'We will not rest until the last of the terrorists are captured'

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza Strip

IDF attacks Hamas military compound, military training facility, a military camp with a site for storing weapons and a terrorist tunnel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza Strip

IDF allows terrorists to escape - again

The Israeli Air Force struck Gaza on Rosh Hashanah and gave an 'evacuation warning' before striking. Here's what that looks like.

IDF allows terrorists to escape - again

IDF strikes in Gaza following incendiary balloon attacks

IAF aircraft attack Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, after incendiary balloons cause three fires in southern Israel.

IDF strikes in Gaza following incendiary balloon attacks

Bennett: Stop using IDF for cynical political goals

PM says army needs full backing even after mistakes are are following shooting death of Barel Shmueli.

Bennett: Stop using IDF for cynical political goals

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

'The strategic importance of maritime space is growing'

IDF Chief of Staff: The enemy uses the sea for terrorist purposes, to transfer weapons.

'The strategic importance of maritime space is growing'

Gantz meets IDF disabled org: We will fight and win together

Defense Minister holds pre-Rosh Hashannah meeting with IDF organization for disables soldiers and veterans. 'Soldiers fight on all fronts.'

Gantz meets IDF disabled org:  We will fight and win together

Gantz: Soldiers have full backing to neutralize threats

Defense Minister responds to criticism of IDF's rules of engagement after soldier shot and killed at close range on Gaza border.

Gantz: Soldiers have full backing to neutralize threats

Military report: Rise in severe infections

New report by Military Intelligence Directorate suggests preparing options for 'significantly reducing' frontal learning.

Military report: Rise in severe infections

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

Aviv Kohavi: We have expanded our target bank. If the quiet in the South is not maintained we will not hesitate to enter into a campaign.

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

IDF soldiers protest: Let us defend ourselves

Hundreds of soldiers stage social media protest following death of soldier who was shot on Gaza border.

IDF soldiers protest: Let us defend ourselves

Condition of Israeli soldier wounded on Gaza border deteriorates

Hospital officials say condition 21-year-old Border Police officer shot by terrorists on Gaza border has worsened.

Condition of Israeli soldier wounded on Gaza border deteriorates

IDF strikes Hamas buildings, leaves terrorists alone

IDF retaliation for riots on border, launching of incendiary balloons includes strikes on Hamas infrastructure, warnings to terrorists.

IDF strikes Hamas buildings, leaves terrorists alone

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets attack military compound used by Hamas for training and the production of weapons.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Chief of Staff:

IDF prepared for war in Gaza, Hamas bears responsibility

Chief of Staff General Aviv Kochavi says IDF accelerating plans in light of progress of Iranian nuclear program.

IDF prepared for war in Gaza, Hamas bears responsibility

Home Front Command ends serological testing for children

IDF soldiers conducting the serological tests join marathon efforts to package and distribute antigen tests prior to start of school year.

Home Front Command ends serological testing for children

Palestinian Arabs hurl firebombs at Israeli vehicles

IDF soldiers open fire at Palestinian Arab who threw firebombs at cars in Gush Etzion.

Palestinian Arabs hurl firebombs at Israeli vehicles

IDF deploys additional troops to Gaza border

Military prepares for renewed riots on Gaza border after soldier shot at close range. 'IDF will respond to terrorist acts at the border.'

IDF deploys additional troops to Gaza border

Wounded soldier's parents demand IDF commander resign

IDF Southern Command chief visits critically wounded soldier in the hospital. Parents reproach him for allowing rioters to get so close.

Wounded soldier's parents demand IDF commander resign

Terrorists open fire on IDF soldiers in Samaria

IDF forces operating in Shechem come under fire from terrorists during arrest operation.

Terrorists open fire on IDF soldiers in Samaria

Watch: IDF armored personnel carrier overturns

IDF armored personnel carrier overturns at base in the north of the country. IDF investigating.

Watch: IDF armored personnel carrier overturns

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in retaliation for balloon terrorism

IDF fighter jets strike weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis, terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia and underground rocket launch site.

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in retaliation for balloon terrorism

New Haredi recruits begin their IDF experience

August 2021 recruitment cycle opens: Dozens of the Netzah Organization rabbis and coordinators accompanied hundreds of new recruits.

New Haredi recruits begin their IDF experience

IDF soldier in critical condition after fainting during training

IDF combat soldier passed out during training exercise in southern Israel and was airlifted to hospital.

IDF soldier in critical condition after fainting during training

Wounded soldier's parents:

'Why aren't soldiers allowed to open fire?'

Parents of soldier who was shot in the head at close range ask why rioters are allowed to get so close before soldiers can fight back.

'Why aren't soldiers allowed to open fire?'

IDF shoots PA man after repeated warnings to stop

The suspect continued approaching IDF soldiers at a Jerusalem checkpoint after repeated calls to stop.

IDF shoots PA man after repeated warnings to stop

Border Police officer critically wounded in Gaza riots

First Sergeant B suffers critical injuries during Gaza border riot.

Border Police officer critically wounded in Gaza riots

IDF receives toxicity results for dead intelligence officer

'Treat him as dead in service,' dead intelligence officer's parents demand.

IDF receives toxicity results for dead intelligence officer

Report: IDF attacks secret Hezbollah outpost

Syrian media reports 2 Israeli missiles fired at Hezbollah outpost on Syrian side of Golan Heights.

Report: IDF attacks secret Hezbollah outpost

Bennett: We'll respond to rocket at time, place of our choosing

Prime Minister holds situational assessment at Gaza Division a day after terrorists fire rocket at Sderot.

Bennett: We'll respond to rocket at time, place of our choosing

IDF begins administering third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

IDF Medical Corps to administer third dose to medical staff over the age of 30 and IDF servicemen aged 50 and over.

IDF begins administering third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Hezbollah drone crosses into Israeli airspace one week after Hezbollah launches 19 rockets at Israel.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

New IDF guidelines: No ceremonies under midday sun

At a recent ceremony on an army base near Be'er Sheva, officers took away soldiers' water bottles. One soldier fainted.

New IDF guidelines: No ceremonies under midday sun

Chief of Staff to fighters: We will not accept carelessness

IDF Chief of Staff participates in ceremony for the new Commanding Officer of the Central Command.

Chief of Staff to fighters: We will not accept carelessness

'The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression'

President Isaac Herzog participates in ceremony in honor of the arrival of the Sa’ar 6 “Atzmaut” ship in Israel.

'The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression'

IDF: Hezbollah using Lebanon crisis, inflicting 'double crime'

Hezbollah, an internationally recognized terrorist organization, has turned its weapons on the civilian population of both Lebanon & Israel.

IDF: Hezbollah using Lebanon crisis, inflicting 'double crime'

IDF thwarts stabbing attack near Yitzhar

IDF troops open fire towards Palestinian Arab woman who drew a knife and attempted to stab a soldier south of Shechem.

IDF thwarts stabbing attack near Yitzhar

IDF: Only vaccinated and recovered eligible for reserves

IDF says "Reservists are required to present the green badge on the day of reception."

IDF: Only vaccinated and recovered eligible for reserves

'If Hezbollah had wanted to, they could have done a lot worse'

IDF source: Wednesday rocket fire was 'not with Hezbollah's permission,' Friday's rockets were 'intentionally' launched at open areas.

'If Hezbollah had wanted to, they could have done a lot worse'

IDF attacks terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

Fighter jets strike areas in Lebanon from which rockets were fired toward the State of Israel as well as infrastructure used for terrorism.

IDF attacks terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon

'The State of Israel is prepared for any scenario'

Defense Minister tours southern Israel, receives operational briefing and participates in discussion with commanders in the Gaza division.

'The State of Israel is prepared for any scenario'

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF

After winning the bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, taekwondo standout and IDF soldier Cpl. Avishag met the army's commanding officer.

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF

Terrorists open fire on Israeli police in Samaria

6 terrorists wounded after opening fire on Israeli police officers, attacking them with pipe bombs and Molotov Cocktails.

Terrorists open fire on Israeli police in Samaria

IDF announces mass training excercise to counter Hezbollah

The IDF's excercise along Israel's northern border comes at a time when tensions with Iran are at their highest in years.

IDF announces mass training excercise to counter Hezbollah

Supporting the troops

Israel’s defense is our defense, as a Jewish community here in New York and around the globe. Op-ed.

Supporting the troops

New IDF Defense Attaché to the United States enters office

Major General Hidai Zilberman took office as the Defense Attaché to the United States.

New IDF Defense Attaché to the United States enters office

In first, autistic youth to enlist in regular IDF service

New 'Titkadmu' program allows high-functioning ASD youth to enlist in regular IDF service, serve in regular units.

In first, autistic youth to enlist in regular IDF service

IDF bolsters anti-drug guidelines

According to the new set of rules, soldiers smoking marijuana may be placed on trial and lose their financial benefits.

IDF bolsters anti-drug guidelines

Report: Jordanian intelligence foiled ISIS attack on Israelis

Four ISIS operatives were arrested and convicted by Jordan after planning terror attacks against IDF soldiers, Jewish targets, report says.

Report: Jordanian intelligence foiled ISIS attack on Israelis

IDF combats drug use among soldiers

New campaign by Israeli military looks to combat drug use among soldiers, warning draftees of 'heavy price' they'll pay for drug possession.

IDF combats drug use among soldiers

IDF attacks Hamas military camp in Gaza

In response to incendiary balloon attacks, IDF fighter jets strike Hamas military camp located near civilian sites including a school.

IDF attacks Hamas military camp in Gaza

Terrorists who threw firebombs in Samaria arrested

IDF forces thwart throwing of firebombs and rocks at vehicles near Mevo Dotan. One terrorist shot, two apprehended after a chase.

Terrorists who threw firebombs in Samaria arrested

Five infiltrate Israel from Jordan

IDF troops and security forces apprehend five suspects who crossed into Israel illegally from Jordan.

Five infiltrate Israel from Jordan

Infiltrators returned to Lebanon

2 Sudanese infiltrators arrested after illegally crossing border searching for employment.

Infiltrators returned to Lebanon

Golani Brigade ready for war in Lebanon

IDF readies soldiers for the next war with a more powerful Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Golani Brigade ready for war in Lebanon

Suspected infiltration from Lebanon, IDF conducting searches

IDF soldiers conducting searches after alert received about two suspects who crossed the border from Lebanon.

Suspected infiltration from Lebanon, IDF conducting searches

Historic: Haredi soldier takes command of Negev Company

Shmuel Kirsch, a soldier from a prominent Chabad rabbinic family, becomes the first haredi commander of the Negev Company.

Historic: Haredi soldier takes command of Negev Company

Event to be held in support of hilltop outpost

'For 640 days already, we've been under military siege,' resident of Yitzhar's Kumi Ori neighborhood say.

Event to be held in support of hilltop outpost