soldiers

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

22 new IDF officers are graduates of the Bnei David academy

Yet another wave of soldiers leaves the doors of Training Base 1, whose alumni already include some of Israel's most legendary soldiers

IDF soldier wounded by gunfire on base is in critical condition

Army says that soldier seriously wounded at IDF base in Jordan Valley was shot by fellow soldier's gun.

Unvaccinated soldiers ordered to wear bright vests

Order issued, then rescinded at base of 80th Division ordering soldiers who have not been vaccinated to dress so others know to avoid them.

Female soldier seriously injured by gunfire at base in the south

Female IDF soldier seriously injured as a result of gunfire at Sayarim Base. Incident being investigated.

New vaccines earmarked for IDF

The shipment of Moderna vaccines is expected to be sent to the IDF.

Bereaved father defends Golani commander

A bereaved father calls on Jewish residents to denounce violence against soldiers on peacekeeping duty.

4 non-combat IDF soldiers left on wrong side of border for hour

Non-combat soldiers sent east of Israeli border fence left by accompanying armed force for an hour.

No release from active duty for combat soldiers starting Tuesday

Chief of Staff suspends releases of combat soldiers and soldiers in training courses. "We must act with full force to curb morbidity."

Soldiers released for vacation

Thousands of soldiers released for first vacation since onset of Corona Crisis in Israel.

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.

Watch: Hundreds of soldiers gather for selichot

Soldiers participate in evening of preparation for High Holidays in J'lem with 'Tzalash' organization.

New York salutes IDF soldiers

$37 million raised for IDF soldiers at FIDF National Gala, ‘A Night of Heroes.’

Fight breaks out between soldiers of Bedouin, haredi battalions

Confrontation leads to knives being thrown at the haredi soldiers in front of base commanders. Investigation opened by military police.

Watch: Massive explosion near bus of soldiers

IDF soldiers traveling on army bus document rocket exploding near them, amid chaos and shouting. 'Everybody get off the bus - quickly!'

Yashar LaChayal packages food

Yashar LaChayal provides Pesach food for 850 needy soldiers

Yashar LaChayal in Maale Adumim packages Pesach food for 850 soldiers from low-income families

Hebrew U profs criticize IDF training program at university

Middle Eastern Studies profs: Soldiers' presence 'suffocates teaching and research,' harms 'dynamic between Israeli, Palestinian students.'

4 officers and soldier injured in northern Israel road accident

Two officers moderately injured, two other officers and soldier lightly injured.

Exposé: European organization harasses IDF soldiers in Hevron

Im Tirtzu organization exposes anti-Israel NGOs operating inside Hevron to harass IDF soldiers.

Talking Turkey

'For rent - not to soldiers' posters in Jerusalem

Watch Jerusalem mayoral candidate remove posters in Machane Yehuda disrespecting IDF soldiers.

Defense Minister: Israel will be able to celebrate in quiet

Minister Liberman visits soldiers stationed near Bethlehem, thanking soldiers ahead of the holiday. 'We can celebrate thanks to them.'

Keeping soldiers connected to Torah

The 'Tzalash' organization has taken upon itself the mission of accompanying religious soldiers in the army via a multitude of activities.

The paratroopers and the instructor: the silent story

Sister of paratrooper who 'turned his back' to female instructor describes different story than spun in media and public attack on soldiers.

Netanyahu to recruits:

'We are managing tough fronts, in the south and the north'

PM speaks to 2018 IDF recruits. 'We are at battle. This involves exchange of blows, but ultimately it is a test of strength of will.'

Order to 50 soldiers: Shave by Sunday

'Beard exemption' for 50 religious soldiers denied, after having been issued without problems for past year-and-a-half. 'What changed?'

Army recruits who refused to visit Rabin's grave sent to prison

4 recruits from 'Hesder' track given two weeks in prison, after refusing to visit grave of former PM Rabin for ideological reasons.

Easing Ritalin prescription process for soldiers

Soldier prescribed with stimulant will not have to visit military neurologist every six months.

Bill would forbid photographing soldiers on duty

Proposal initiator intends to provide response to harassment of soldiers by Left.

Soldier's mistake led to emergency call-up of 5,000 reservists

IDF investigation finds that soldier accidentally pressed button activating emergency call-up of 5,000 reservists on Independence Day.

Haredi children connect to memory of IDF fallen

Rabbi Menachem Bombach teaches children in haredi Betar Illit of IDF fallen soldiers and obligation to remember and honor.

When soldiers are attacked one 'must intervene'

US Orthodox organizations condemn attacks by some haredim against soldiers and police officers, 'arouses shame and remorse in all of us.'

Jericho: Terrorist killed after attempting attack on soldiers

Terrorist armed with iron rod tries to steal soldier's rifle. In response, soldier pushes him back with his weapon, causing his death.

4 soldiers injured when army vehicle flips over

Army vehicle overturns as it travels near Gaza border. Circumstance under investigation.

Jericho: Soldiers injured from mine explosion

7 soldiers lightly and moderately injured after military vehicle drives over anti-tank mine near PA-controlled city of Jericho.

Finland to probe troops’ alleged role in the Holocaust

Finland will investigate evidence suggesting that soldiers of its army were involved in murdering Jews during the Holocaust.

Exclusive:

1st Bedouin in IAF pilot's course

First Bedouin soldier joins IAF's exclusive pilot course as IDF works to ensure better integration of minorities.

Army general:

'There are limits to our patience'

IDF general responds to footage of young Arab woman kicking, slapping soldiers: 'Be calm, cool, and collected - but also know when to act.'

'We received exemptions, but we chose to enlist anyway'

IDF holds first-ever ceremony honoring volunteer IDF soldiers.

Soldier killed in Arad terror attack is Ron Yitzhak Kukia

IDF announces name of soldier murdered in Arad terror attack, police continue searching for terrorist.

'A danger to female soldiers and their comrades'

IDF Fortitude Forum slams deployment of 13 female tank soldiers along southern border. 'Time has come to halt fictional race to equality.'

The trial continues:

Women to begin field operations in armored units

13 female soldiers who finished tank corps training are to begin operational activity in the coming days. Outcome will be assessed.

Watch: Haredi Paratroopers' final training march

Drafted seven months ago, soldiers begin arduous graduation trek with Torah lesson by rabbis of Netzach Yehuda association supporting them.

Hummer overturns near Lebanon border

Four soldiers injured when military vehicle overturns in the north. Accident under investigation.

PM to blind soldier: You deserve to serve

Blind soldier turns to PM Netanyahu with three wishes; Netanyahu grants two of them - and IDF welcomes new Air Force soldier.

Soldiers injured from smoke inhalation

About 10 IDF soldiers were lightly injured this morning from smoke inhalation when a smoke grenade went off during a training exercise.

'A soldier who smokes shoots less accurately'

Expert on smoking in the IDF says tobacco companies exploit army to create addicts and income, calls on rabbis to forbid smoking as well.

Soldiers lied to avoid training

Dozens of soldiers feign skin irritation after several friends contract disease and base shut down. IDF: 'They'll be handily dealt with.'

Rivlin to soldiers: I came to say thank you

President Rivlin arrives at Damascus Gate, speaks to soldiers, hands out cake.

German solider sympathizes with Hamas, gets thrown out of army

German soldier denies Israel's right to exist, then claims language difficulties prevented him from fully understanding survey.

IDF fighter collapses, in serious condition

A fighter in an elite unit of the IDF collapsed today during a massive training hike held by his unit in northern Israel.

Religious soldier attacked by haredi deserters

Haredim curse, chase, and throw objects at kippah-wearing IDF soldier.

3 soldiers arrested - following terrorist complaint

3 soldiers from the Nahal brigade are being held on suspicions that they exerted force against a terrorist while arresting him in Hevron.

New bracelet to alert IDF of soldiers' condition in battle

New 'smart watch' to provide IDF medics with real-time info on soldiers' well-being.

'The mitzvah of hospitality began in Hevron'

Hevron resident responds to radical-left organization's report that locals 'manipulate' soldiers by taking them in on Shabbat.

Soldier killed in working accident in the Golan

Soldier from the Golani Brigade killed while fixing an armored personnel carrier at the Al Furan base in the Golan Heights.

Hamas hacks soldiers' phones by posing as women

Hamas terrorists hacked into dozens of Israeli combat soldiers’ cellphones by posing as attractive Israeli women on Facebook.

Tell the Rabbis: Officer Training School has become a mixed unit

Expose: The Besheva newspaper brings testimony from religious cadets and officers of grave conduct at OTS in violation of standing orders.

Soldiers accidentally enter Arab village

Two soldiers enter Dura, near Hevron, and pelted with rocks. Security forces rescue them safely.

Soldiers attacked after mistakenly entering Tulkarem

Two soldiers lost their way, apparently because of the navigation app they were using - and ended up in Tulkarem.