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IDF: Imagine if it was Washington, London or Paris

New video by IDF asks viewers: 'Israel is under fire, what would you do if it was your city?'

IDF: Imagine if it was Washington, London or Paris

Two soldiers injured in shooting attack in Samaria

Terrorist opens fire at military post, injures two soldiers before being neutralized.

Two soldiers injured in shooting attack in Samaria

Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terrorists

Hamas launches mortars at medical personnel attempting to treat victims of attack near Gaza border.

Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terrorists

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier, tries to steal gun near Jericho

Soldier injured in attack near Mitzpeh Yericho. Terrorist who attempted to steal soldier's gun captured.

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier, tries to steal gun near Jericho

Still the best place to be!

Life in Israel is not easy and a heck-of-a-lot more dangerous than living in Lawrence, Boca Raton or Teaneck. So, what am I doing here?Op-ed

Still the best place to be!

Commander of Hamas anti-tank unit killed in Gaza

Senior Hamas terrorist responsible for numerous attacks eliminated in airstrike in Gaza City.

Commander of Hamas anti-tank unit killed in Gaza

IDF warns Gazans: Stay away from Hamas

Military issues warning to Gazan civilians to keep away from sites containing Hamas weapons as violence continues to escalate.

IDF warns Gazans: Stay away from Hamas

IDF, ISA eliminate Islamic Jihad rocket commander

Samah Abed Al-Mamluk, head of Islamic Jihad's special rocket unit, killed in retaliation for hundreds of rocket attacks on Israek.

IDF, ISA eliminate Islamic Jihad rocket commander

IDF releases footage of elimination of rocket-firing terrorists

Army continues retaliation against Gaza terrorists for launching of hundreds of rockets.

IDF releases footage of elimination of rocket-firing terrorists

Rocket barrages continue, IDF attacking in Gaza

IDF International Spokesperson: We see this as a severe attack against Israel, an attack that will not go unanswered.

Rocket barrages continue, IDF attacking in Gaza

Israel eliminates 3 Gaza terrorists launching rockets

Hamas claims 9 killed in IDF retaliation for rocket attacks on Jerusalem.

Israel eliminates 3 Gaza terrorists launching rockets

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF tanks attack Hamas military posts in response to incendiary balloons and rocket attacks from Gaza toward southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military post

Attack comes in response to a rocket that was fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory.

IDF attacks Hamas military post

Week-old settlement under siege

Residents of Evyatar in the Samaria found themselves facing hostile crowds less than a week after founding their town.

Week-old settlement under siege

IDF maps home of Tapuah junction terrorist

Mapping done ahead of a future demolition of the home.

IDF maps home of Tapuah junction terrorist

IDF closing in on Tapuah Junction shooter

IDF continues house-to-house search for terrorist suspected of wounding 3 yeshiva students Sunday as son, wife of wanted Hamas man captured.

IDF closing in on Tapuah Junction shooter

IDF requests pilot program: No masks in enclosed spaces

Days after announcing zero coronavirus cases, IDF requests approval to conduct pilot program for removal of masks in enclosed spaces.

IDF requests pilot program: No masks in enclosed spaces

IDF soldier wounded during training in Jordan Valley

Soldier evacuated in moderate condition to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. IDF investigating incident.

IDF soldier wounded during training in Jordan Valley

Female soldiers attacked while helping Meron victims

Soldiers continue to evacuate wounded despite verbal, physical abuse at site where 45 died on Mt. Meron.

Female soldiers attacked while helping Meron victims

Two rockets fired from Gaza miss the mark

Sirens heard in the vicinity of ​​Kibbutz Kissufim, located near the Gaza border. IDF says two rockets were fired and landed in Gaza.

Two rockets fired from Gaza miss the mark

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Drone shot down after crossing into Israeli airspace from Lebanon.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

The story behind the new IDF 'Warrior's Anthem'

Arutz Sheva speaks to lead vocalist Omri Glickman about what the new 'anthem' means to him and how it came to be. Watch.

The story behind the new IDF 'Warrior's Anthem'

Gaza terrorists fire three rockets at southern Israel

IDF confirms that two of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome system, and a third exploded in Gazan territory.

Gaza terrorists fire three rockets at southern Israel

Gaza terrorists fire 36 rockets toward southern Israel

Siren sounded in Kibbutz Kissufim, near the border with Gaza. 36 rockets fired, 6 of them intercepted by Iron Dome.

Gaza terrorists fire 36 rockets toward southern Israel

Watch: IDF releases 'A Warrior's Anthem'

The IDF and popular reggae band 'Hatikva 6' release hit song praising army's sense of unity and readiness to wage battle.

Watch: IDF releases 'A Warrior's Anthem'

Watch: IDF celebrates COVID vaccine success

IDF soldiers celebrate Independence Day by marching in the shape of a syringe to celebrate the success of Israel's mass vaccination program

Watch: IDF celebrates COVID vaccine success

Independence Day: Meet two of the 120 awarded IDF soldiers

First Sergeant Eli Titovsky and First Lieutenant Omri Tal joined Arutz Sheva to discuss the Independence Day soldiers honors event.

Independence Day: Meet two of the 120 awarded IDF soldiers

Pres. Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are the best of the best'

Ahead of Independence Day ceremony, Pres. Rivlin meets and thanks 120 outstanding IDF soldiers.

Pres. Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are the best of the best'

Watch: IDF salutes US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

IDF brass met first top Biden admin. official to visit Israel at the IDF base in Tel Aviv today.

Watch: IDF salutes US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

23,928 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

Since last Memorial Day, 43 people have been added to the list of fatalities.

23,928 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism

A soldier to stand by each tombstone on Memorial Day

The decrease in COVID-19 morbidity brings IDF decision makers to the conclusion it is possible to return to traditional form.

A soldier to stand by each tombstone on Memorial Day

Survivors represent the light that shone in the darkness

We, the IDF commanders and soldiers, will pass on the description of what was perpetrated, preserve our independence and defend ourselves.

Survivors represent the light that shone in the darkness

IDF foils terror attack outside of Jerusalem

Israeli troops open fire on car attempting to carry out ramming attack west of Jerusalem.

IDF foils terror attack outside of Jerusalem

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IDF destroyed Syrian outpost in daring 2020 operation

Israel reveals July 2020 operation inside Syrian territory in which IDF mined and destroyed enemy position.

IDF destroyed Syrian outpost in daring 2020 operation

IDF to drop mask mandate for combat soldiers, trainees

Israeli soldiers operating or training in open areas to be exempted from COVID mask mandate.

IDF to drop mask mandate for combat soldiers, trainees

Watch: IDF soliders wish a Happy Passover

Soldiers defending Israel in units throughout the IDF took a moment from their day to wish you a Happy Passover and Shabbat Shalom

Watch: IDF soliders wish a Happy Passover

Smuggling on the Egyptian border - worth 2 million shekel

IDF soldiers set up ambush, foil attempt to smuggle millions of shekels in drugs.

Smuggling on the Egyptian border - worth 2 million shekel

IDF to hold large-scale exercise in Cyprus

Month-long exercise to include week-long Cyprus component, stretching IDF capabilities and capacities to the limit.

IDF to hold large-scale exercise in Cyprus

IDF will not demolish homes of helpers of Esther Horgan's killer

IDF says people who helped terrorist only sheltered him after the murder, did not plan or participate in killing Esther Horgan.

IDF will not demolish homes of helpers of Esther Horgan's killer

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Air strike comes in response to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel on Tuesday evening.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF arrests three suspects who infiltrated from Lebanon

It is believed the three are migrant workers who tried to infiltrate Israel.

IDF arrests three suspects who infiltrated from Lebanon

Watch: 100 soldiers sing 'Ani Ma'amin'

Haredi soldiers - most of them married with families - finish Home Front Command's special basic training and begin serving in reserves.

Watch: 100 soldiers sing 'Ani Ma'amin'

IDF soldiers open fire towards terrorists near Beit El

Soldiers open fire towards three terrorists who threw firebombs toward homes in Beit El, injure two of them.

IDF soldiers open fire towards terrorists near Beit El

IDF unveils 'Iron Sting' laser-guided mortar system

Iron Sting is a ‘networked precision fire system’ that employs laser and GPS to engage targets accurately and prevent collateral damage.

IDF unveils 'Iron Sting'  laser-guided mortar system

Israel’s military says it has reached herd immunity to COVID

'It seemed impossible, but now it's here.' 80% of IDF personnel have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Israel’s military says it has reached herd immunity to COVID

Over 80% of IDF staff vaccinated for COVID-19

According to army sources, 81% of all servicemen have recovered from virus or been vaccinated, with the IDF back to fully operational.

Over 80% of IDF staff vaccinated for COVID-19

Soldier 'fought with all his might' to prevent weapons theft

Investigation concludes into incident where 2 suspects attacked soldier, stole his weapon after lengthy fight.

Soldier 'fought with all his might' to prevent weapons theft

20 lone soldiers from one yeshiva enlist in the IDF

20 students from 'American' yeshiva in Beit Shemesh get uniforms ahead of draft. 'The yeshiva will continue to be their home here in Israel'

20 lone soldiers from one yeshiva enlist in the IDF

Firebomb attack thwarted on Route 60

Soldiers open fire on terrorists throwing Molotov Cocktails at Israeli vehicles.

Firebomb attack thwarted on Route 60

IDF soldiers thwart stabbing attack near Shechem

Terrorist tries to stab soldier during arrest operation in Palestinian Arab town of Tubas. Terrorist neutralized.

IDF soldiers thwart stabbing attack near Shechem

Police capture two Arabs who stole IDF soldier's weapon

Police arrest two Arabs who attacked a fighter from the IDF’s Egoz Unit near Shfar'am and stole his weapon last Wednesday.

Police capture two Arabs who stole IDF soldier's weapon

Meretz chairman supports ICC decision against Israel

Nitzan Horowitz says he supports cooperation with ICC investigation: Israel should ask itself what it could have done to prevent this.

Meretz chairman supports ICC decision against Israel

Arabs attack IDF soldier and steal his weapon

IDF soldier suffers injuries to hand, face, after two Arab suspects attack him to steal weapon.

Arabs attack IDF soldier and steal his weapon

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet continues saving lives

IDF soldier killed when a bullet was misfired at Joran Valley base has saved the lives of 5 by donating organs - 1 a COVID patient.

IDF soldier killed by stray bullet continues saving lives

IDF thwarts drug smuggling attempt on Egyptian border

IDF fighters thwart smuggling attempt on Egyptian border, seize 80 kilograms of drugs.

IDF thwarts drug smuggling attempt on Egyptian border

The disagreement between Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad chief demanded bold response against Iran for attack on Israeli-owned ship, while Chief of Staff Kochavi sought moderate response.

The disagreement between Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff

IDF soldier wounded at military base succumbs to wounds

Yonatan Granot, IDF soldier injured by stray bullet, dies of his wounds.

IDF soldier wounded at military base succumbs to wounds

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Arutz Sheva's early glance at new IDF heavy lift helicopters

Arutz Sheva was given a sneak preview of the Lockheed Martin CH-53 Stallion, the helicopters now chosen to replace the aging Yasur fleet.

Arutz Sheva's early glance at new IDF heavy lift helicopters

Terrorists who hurled firebombs arrested

IDF soldiers arrest Arabs suspected of hurling firebombs, explosives, at Jewish town.

Terrorists who hurled firebombs arrested

Details of near-fatal shooting accident at IDF base revealed

Officer was handling guns which had been returned from firing range when one went off, striking soldier in the head.

Details of near-fatal shooting accident at IDF base revealed