IDF

Experiment: Dogs will detect coronavirus carriers

Ministry of Defense trying to train dogs from IDF's Oketz Unit to identify coronavirus patients by sniffing their saliva samples.

IDF attacks Hamas posts in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military posts and infrastructure in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

On Sunday, 500 soldiers to join lockdown efforts

Soldiers to work together with police officers to enforce coronavirus lockdown rules, close roads.

Operation Golden Guards:

IDF, defense establishment take responsibility for elderly care

IDF to map elderly population and needs, increase awareness; Minister Naftali Bennett: 'We'll rise to the challenge.'

IDF & Home Front Command working to contain coronavirus

IDF will help enforce closure if announced. Home Front running 'Coronavirus hotels.' Soldiers caring for children of hospital workers.

Watch: IDF Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Over 160 countries have been affected by COVID-19, including Israel. This is what the IDF is doing to protect Israel.

Bennett calls up 2,500 reservists to deal with coronavirus

Defense Minister approves additional call-up of IDF reservists to assist medical establishment in dealing with coronavirus outbreak.

'Coronavirus has led to reduction in terror'

Coronavirus pandemic has led to drop in hostile activities towards Israel, IDF official says.

These are the IDF's recommendations for coronavirus

Watch: IDF explains complexity of coronavirus epidemic, outlines steps to reduce infection.

Watch: The IDF’s coronavirus guidelines

Due to the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, the IDF has implemented a series of measures to minimize the virus’ impact on the IDF.

IDF cancels reserve unit training at least until Passover

IDF announces reserve units' training will be delayed in light of the recent rise in coronavirus cases in the country.

Soldiers thwart attempted terrorist attack in Binyamin region

IDF soldiers identify terrorists preparing to throw firebombs, open fire at them and arrest them.

Defense Ministry purchases 50m worth of supplies for coronavirus

Defense Min. launches expedited procurement of medical equipment.

Senior officer briefs 18,000 Israel supporters on Hezbollah

Watch full speech of IDF Spokesman to AIPAC conference about Hezbollah's threats, Operation 'Northern Shield', and US support.

Coronavirus:

IDF March draft to proceed with no parent chaperones

IDF continues to prepare for coronavirus as about 2,000 soldiers remain in isolation. 300 soldiers complete isolation and return to units.

Rocket fired from Gaza misses mark

IDF says rocket fired from Gaza toward southern Israel explodes within Gazan territory.

Homes of Rina Shnerb's murderers demolished

IDF demolishes homes of two terrorists from squad that carried out attack near Dolev last August.

US-Israel military exercise halted over Coronavirus scare

JUNIPER COBRA Exercise cancelled following new Health Ministry guidelines on Coronavirus.

IDF General under quarantine over Coronavirus

Major General Aaron Haliva ordered to enter home isolation after returning from Italy, met with PM Netanyahu before being quarantined.

IDF announces start of 'Juniper Cobra' joint training exercise

Biennial joint military exercise between IDF and EUCOM starts today.

Watch: IDF soldiers vote in Israeli election

Soldiers have their say as country votes for the 23rd Knesset.

IDF: Attempted sniper attack in Golan Heights

IDF attacks vehicle involved in sniper attack. DM Bennett: 'Even on election day, our enemies are trying to hurt us.'

"You have one mission: win the next war"

Golani and 7th Battalion forces completed two weeks of training in the Golan Heights intended to improve their battlefield skills.

55,000 students will stay at home on Monday

IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.

IDF soldiers open fire at Arab who tried to run them over

Suspected ramming attempt near Beit El: Palestinian Arab vehicle speeds toward soldiers, who open fire at the driver and injure him.

IDF admits to false figures in haredi recruitment

Committee investigating haredi recruitment data finds no increase in recruitment from 2014-2018.

Home Front Command: Cyber-terror the greatest threat since 1948

Commander of Home Front Command warns Israeli ability to respond militarily could be paralyzed by cyber-attacks which freeze entire cities.

IDF report:

Commander forcibly shaves soldier with knife

IDF releases report showing over 6,000 complaints by soldiers in 2019, majority of which were found to be justified.

IDF opens fire on Islamic Jihad snipers in Gaza

IDF forces hit an Islamic Jihad sniper squad which fired from the Khan Younis area in the Gaza Strip toward forces inside Israeli territory.

New IDF multi-year program has focus on Iran

IDF plan focuses on building multi-force capabilities, countering Iranian threat in new 'Tnuva' program.

Smotrich intervenes, IDF will honor Purim

Following Minister's intervention, this year all post-Purim recruitment postponed to give consideration to celebrants.

Body of Islamic operative involved in shooting found

IDF fighters locate body of suspect who carried out shooting attack near Talmon in West Binyamin.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas targets in central Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

The IDF's surprising warning

IDF warns: Terror attack happened because IDF lost intelligence information due to budget cuts.

IDF launches new 5-year program

'Tnufa' program' for 2020-2024 aims to enhance Israel's military edge, prepare for new threats.

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area

Gaza terrorists fire rocket towards southern Israel, which lands in open area.

IDF attacks Hamas training complex

IDF fighter jets attack several Hamas terrorist targets in retaliation for rocket fire from Gaza.

Israel begins production of "Eitan" - the First Wheeled APC

The first EITANs will be operational at the end of 2021 & will be equipped with ‘Iron Fist’ advanced defense system and an unmanned turret.

Terrorist who hurled firebomb at soldier arrested

Terrorist who hurled firebomb at Border Police's Shahar Madioni, lighting his shoulder on fire, is arrested in Hevron.

Terrorist who rammed 12 soldiers arrested

IDF, police, and Shin Bet arrest man who ran over Golani soldiers in Jerusalem overnight.

IDF attacks Hamas underground infrastructures

IDF fighter jets and aircraft attack Hamas targets across Gaza in retaliation for mortar and incendiary balloon firing.

Watch: Firebombs hurled at IDF soldiers

Terrorists hurl firebombs at military vehicles driving in Al-Bireh, near Ramallah. The soldiers ignore the firebombs and keep driving.

Three rockets fired at southern Israel

Sirens sounded in Netivot and other communities near Gaza border. IDF confirms three rockets fired.

'Hamas and Hezbollah are better than IDF's elite units'

Former IDF official says Hamas, Hezbollah, have better quality soldiers than the IDF. 'End result is the IDF doesn't dare cross into Gaza.'

Canada court rules against wife of deceased terrorist

Canadian insurance company wins appeal against wife of PFLP terrorist who failed to disclose past.

Israel to halt cement imports into Gaza

In response to rocket fire, Israel halts cement imports into Gaza cuts 500 entry permits for Gaza merchants.

IDF attacks underground Hamas war room

IDF attacks underground infrastructure used by Hamas' military wing in response to rocket fire and incendiary balloon attacks.

Undercover agent used to smuggle tahini

IDF disciplines commanders involved in undercover military operation - to deliver tahini.

IDF reinforces Jordan Valley ahead of Trump plan release

As Arabs protest against planned release of Trump peace plan, IDF transfers brigade from Golani to the Jordan Valley

IDF on high alert as Trump plan set to be revealed

Combat forces to be attached to units in Judea and Samaria, troops around Jewish communities to be bolstered amid imminent release of plan.

IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

Retaliating for 'balloon bombs' launched into Israel, IDF attacks Hamas terror targets in southern Gaza.

Homes of Dvir Sorek and Rina Shnerb's murderers to be demolished

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition orders for homes of terrorists who murdered Rina Shnerb and Dvir Sorek.

Fatalities in IDF hit all-time low

27 fatalities in the IDF last year, the lowest number since the IDF's establishment in 1948.

3 terrorists killed attacking soldiers

3 terrorists infiltrate from Gaza and attack soldiers, sparking firefight which ended in the deaths of the terrorists.

IDF installs mezuzahs on bunk doorposts

IDF places 6,000 mezuzahs on doorposts of soldiers' living quarters, says anyone missing a mezuzah should speak to his unit rabbi.

Security forces close five illegal weapons workshops

Security forces confiscate illegal weapons, seize workshops manufacturing them.

IDF believes: Hamas is responsible for incendiary balloons

IDF officials say the organization which is ruling Gaza is leading the renewal of the balloon terrorism.

Watch: Israeli police uncover automatic weapons in PA village

Three illegal firearms found hidden in PA village, concealed under a door, a mat, and torn up grass.

Claims against IDF service

'The circus is over, we'll act harshly with home-grown enemies'

DM Bennett orders IDF and security forces to issue restraining orders banning anarchist leftist activists from Judea and Samaria.