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IDF tank accidentally fires towards Gaza

IDF tank accidentally fires towards Gazan territory during exercise. Damage to abandoned structure identified.

IDF ultimate mystery donut challenge

In the IDF's unique taste-test challenge, soldiers tried Hanukkah donuts filled with various flavors. Here are their reactions.

Tzalash: Saving spiritual lives in the IDF

"Someone who observes the commandments will be a better soldier because of it," says Rabbi Peretz Einhorn.

IDF volunteers complete humanitarian mission to ravaged Honduras

A team of IDF disaster relief experts made their return from Honduras today after assisting in the country's post-storm rebuild.

Watch: Wounded IDF soldier's 'miracle' return to music

Soldier badly wounded in Operation Protective Edge in Gaza returns to doing what he loves most - something he never imagined would happen.

'Haredi soldiers are our modern day Maccabbees'

Blue and White minister lauds Nahal Haredi soldiers, vows to expand programs for haredi service members.

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting

Speaking at a ceremony at the Kirya HQ, Defense Minister stressed need for diversity within the ranks.

IDF soon to be testing 100,000 people per day for coronavirus

Health Ministry may also charge IDF with vaccination program.

PA claims teen killed during clashes with IDF

PA “health ministry” claims 13-year-old was shot by Israeli soldiers during protest north of Ramallah. IDF stresses: No live fire was used.

Watch: IDF soldier plays soccer with Palestinian kids

IDF Arabic spokesman tweets video of IDF soldier playing ball with a group of Arab boys

In just one hour: IDF Company completes Talmud tractate

Orchestrated by Tzalash, 120 soldiers and commanders from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion completed Talmud tractate of Megilla in just an hour.

Report: Plane which crashed had several prior incidents

Plane model involved in deadly crash reportedly had several previous incidents, including crashes, despite army's denials.

Will Trump attack Iran? The IDF prepares

Political echelon instructs military to be prepared for scenario in which President Trump strikes Iran in his last days in office.

Watch: Women recruited for tank service in IDF

After a 1-year hiatus, women are again being recruited for tank units in the IDF. The move is accompanied by much controversy.

Rabbi Peretz: Religious Zionist youth won't serve in mixed units

"Standards will have to be lowered if women are allowed into elite units - someone will have to take responsibility for the consequences."

IAF Major, cadet killed in Negev plane crash named

Major, cadet in training named as the 2 who were killed when a plane crashed near Mishmar Henegev

Shock in Samaria: Border police trash synagogue ark

Border police, army desecrate sacred objects and texts in evacuation of Homesh yeshiva at site of 2005 Disengagement.

Explosives aimed at IDF soldiers exposed

IDF fighters locate explosives placed near Palestinian Arab in the Ramallah area.

Iron Dome did not work: 'We will continue to investigate'

IDF releases findings of probe into incidents in which Iron Dome system wasn't activated after rocket fire from Gaza.

Watch: Near-disaster as IDF tank flips over in Jordan Valley

IDF Merkava tank flips over while trying to drive onto transport truck in the Jordan Valley.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructure and military training complex in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Underground terror:

The deepest tunnel Hamas ever dug

IDF builds elevator to allow forces into Hamas tunnel which penetrated into Israeli territory.

Tzalash: Keeping IDF soldiers connected to Torah

"We see the spark and joy in the eyes of our soldiers and it gives us the strength to carry on," says David from the Tzalash organization.

Watch: IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Footage shows IDF attacking Iranian targets in Syria overnight.

Maj General Halevi appointed Deputy Chief of General Staff

Defense Minister Gantz announces appointment of Herzi Halevi as Deputy Chief of General Staff at recommendation of Chief of Staff.

Multi-armed assault brigade to 'catapult IDF into the future'

IDF brass participated in ceremony establishing a multi-armed attack brigade combining parts of different units into one lethal force.

German missile ship arrives in Israel

The 'Magen,' the first German Sa'ar 6 missile corvette to arrive in Israel, begins is service as the next generation of the Israeli navy.

Watch: Israeli girls go to court, want to fight in elite units

Four female IDF soldiers are appealing to the Supreme Court for the right to serve in the army's elite units.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone

Drone enters Israeli airspace from Lebanon, is shot down by Israeli forces.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Rabbi Ohayon's murderer

IDF soldiers arrive in Palestinian Arab village of Rujeib to demolish home of terrorist Khalil Doikat.

Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquake

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs IDF to be prepared to assist Turkey in the aftermath of earthquake in Izmir.

Netanyahu: Whoever attacks us will be destroyed

Prime Minister tours large-scale 'Lethal Arrow' IDF exercise.

Historic injustice to IDF orphans corrected

Israel will now recognize children of fallen soldiers as 'bereaved families' even after they turn 30.

Soldiers given 10 days in prison for refusing to shave

6 IDF soldiers sentenced to 10 days in military jail for refusing to shave their beards.

IDF 'Lethal Arrow' exercise kicks off

Largest military exercise of the year begins, simulating a war with Hezbollah.

IDF strikes Hamas military targets

Attack comes in response to the firing of two rockets from Gaza toward Ashkelon.

IDF: Newly discovered terror tunnel was dug by Hamas

Defense establishment determines that tunnel which penetrated into Israeli territory near Khan Yunis was intended for use by Hamas.

IDF seals off room of terrorist who murdered IDF soldier

Barred by Supreme Court from demolishing terrorist's home, IDF instead seals off room used by the terrorist.

IDF lifts prohibition on vacations

The ban on vacations had been imposed as part of the effort to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Syrian report: IDF attacked near Quneitra

Syrian media reports Israeli attack on positions used by Syrian army and Hezbollah to gather intelligence on the IDF.

IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure

The attack was carried out in response to the rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel earlier in the evening.

IDF uncovers Gaza terror tunnel

IDF announces discovery of attack tunnel leading from southern Gaza Strip into Israel

Watch: Shabbat melody from Northern IDF base

Staff Sgt. Yitzhak Eliezer welcomes the Shabbat with this special rendition of Shalom Aleichem from his base in northern Israel.

2 IDF soldiers injured during operation in Samaria

IDF soldiers injured after terrorist hurls bomb at them during arrest operation in Samaria.

IDF melting pot melts down into violence between battalions

21 soldiers injured in brawl between elite Bedouin unit and Shaked battalion.

IDF investigates experiments on soldiers

Medical records of soldiers with coronavirus were given to private companies to conduct experiments.

IDF opens corona ward at Rambam Medical Center

First of its kind military hospital set up within Israeli territory for citizens to help deal with increasing coronavirus morbidity.

3 IDF soldiers in serious condition with coronavirus

IDF has at least 1,135 active virus cases, with over ten thousand in isolation.

1,237 IDF servicemen confirmed to have contracted COVID-19

1,237 IDF servicemen are confirmed to have contracted the coronavirus. Two IDF servicemen are in serious condition.

New information on Hezbollah missile production in Beirut

More information has been revealed regarding the Hezbollah production of Precision Guided Missile components in the heart of Beirut

IDF to set up corona wards at Rambam Medical Center

First of its kind military hospital set up within Israeli territory for citizens to help deal with increasing coronavirus morbidity.

IDF: Hezbollah manufacturing Precision Guided Missile in Beirut

More information revealed about Hezbollah missile depot near Beirut Airport.

Leftist protester disparages IDF soldier: 'I'll embarrass you'

Leftist operative furious that soldier was sent to stand at police checkpoint; 'You with the red beret, aren't you ashamed?' IDF deplores.

Terrorists arrested near Samaria community of Elon Moreh

IDF soldiers arrest four Palestinian Arab terrorists who planned to throw firebombs at Jews.

IDF soldiers fire at firebomb-throwing terrorists

Two terrorists injured by IDF gunfire as they were about to throw firebombs at military post in Binyamin region.

Arab attackers not stopped, Jews banned

IDF forces called in to deal with Arab rioters in Ma'ale Shai order Jewish residents out, allow rioters to continue rioting.

Israel, Italy to trade missiles, helicopters

IDF and Italian military complete reciprocal purchase deal, with Italy selling Israel training helicopters and purchasing Israeli missiles.

List of IDF red bases revealed

As part of IDF coronavirus efforts, it was decided to publish list of 'reddest' units and list of 'green' units in IDF.

IDF forces to be deployed in 30 localities

Defense Minister holds situational assessment ahead of closure of the Alon headquarters before the holidays.

40 IDF guns stolen

Commission of inquiry to present findings next month after dozens of weapons stolen from IDF base.