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IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded During Routine Tank Check

The soldier from the 401st Armored Brigade was injured during a routine equipment check on his base in the Golan Heights.

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Five Injured in Golan Land Mine Blast

A family accidentally entered marked minefield area; 11 year-old boy was seriously injured, sister sustained moderate wounds

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"I hereby swear…"

A female immigrant soldier who volunteered to enlist in the IDF was sworn in as a Search and Rescue team commander

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Penina Ross volunteered to enlist in the IDF serving as a Search and Rescue team commander

Survey: Israeli Public Confident in IDF

Israeli citizens are more satisfied with the functioning of the defense establishment, especially of the IDF.

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Significant Increase in Terror Incidents

ISA has published the final report for the month of January, indicating a significant rise in the number of terrorist attacks in Israel.

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IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded During Routine Tank Check

The soldier from the 401st Armored Brigade was injured during a routine equipment check on his base in the Golan Heights.

Survey: Israeli Public Confident in IDF

Israeli citizens are more satisfied with the functioning of the defense establishment, especially of the IDF.

Five Injured in Golan Land Mine Blast

A family accidentally entered marked minefield area; 11 year-old boy was seriously injured, sister sustained moderate wounds

Significant Increase in Terror Incidents

ISA has published the final report for the month of January, indicating a significant rise in the number of terrorist attacks in Israel.

Third Explosive Found Near Rishon Letzion

Incident occurs after explosive barrels were found in Ashdod and Ashkelon.

Military Intelligence: IDF is prepared for Cyberwarfare

Maj. Gen. Yadlin describes the evolution of cyber warfare in the world, pointing out the capabilities required

Large Medical Exercise

The Deputy Chief of the General Staff and senior medical officers visited a large medical exercise at the Tzrifin military base

IAF Hits Terrorist Tunnels in the Gaza Strip

The attack was carried out in response to the recent terror attempts and rockets fired against Israel

"The IDF has a responsibility to be prepared on all borders "

The Deputy Chief of the General Staff speaks about the IDF agenda for 2010 and concludes the year 2009 in the IDF

Lt. Gen. Ashkenazi: “The Quiet in the South is fragile”

In a joint combat exercise in the Shizafon military base, various IDF corps and branches demonstrated cooperative capabilities

Heavily Armed Palestinian Arrested Near Tulkarm

IDF Military Police discovered a bomb, 2 fragmentation grenades, a knife, and ammunition in the man’s belongings

Chief of Staff: We investigated ourselves before Goldstone

The Chief of the General Staff assembled the IDF Senior Command Forum for a summary of 2009 and to discuss the upcoming year

IDF Established Six Independent Investigatory Committees in the Wake of Operation Cast Lead

These independent investigatory committees were established to ensure the maintenance of IDF moral standards.

Two Israeli Arabs Charged for Planning Terror Attacks

Merad Namar and Merad Camal were arrested in January as suspects to have planned terror attacks in Israel

IDF Remembers Yitzhak Rabin

The IDF held an event in memory of assassinated Prime Minister and 7th Chief of Staff, Yitzhak Rabin

UNIFIL Finds 4 Katyusha Rockets Ready to be Fired at Israel

Rockets were found ready to be fired at Israeli territory a day after a Katyusha rocket struck northern Israel

Katyusha Rocket Fired at the North

A Katyusha rocket fired from Lebanese territory fell in the northern Galilee on Tuesday. IDF forces respond with artillery fire at the source.

IDF Chief Speaks at Holocaust Memorial Site in Berlin

During his visit, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi spoke about the Holocaust, the importance of a strong IDF and reiterated that the IDF is not an army that seeks to wage war. Video

IDF Chief of the General Staff Began His Work Visit in Germany

During his visit, the Chief of the General Staff will hold a memorial ceremony and deliver a speech in Berlin

Women Try-Out for Combat Positions

High School teenage girls attend try-outs where they will be tested for combat roles opened for women in the IDF

Joint IDF-EUCOM Air Defense Exercise

The Juniper Cobra exercise between the U.S and the IDF forces is carried out for a three week period

Air Force Struck Weapon Manufacturing Facility

IAF struck two smuggling tunnels and a building used to manufacture weapons in Gaza

"We appreciate what Israeli Forces have to counter"

The Canadian Military Chief General Walter. J Natynczyk visited Israel for 3 days and came to appreciate Israel's fight against terrorism.

US Army and IDF Begin Joint Air Defense Exercise

Juniper Cobra exercise will be held this year for the fifth time and will be the largest of its kind ever conducted in Israel

Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, Maj. Gen. Avi Mizrahi, Maj. Gen. Gadi Shamni, Defense Minsiter Ehud Barak

Newly appointed IDF Military Attache in Washington D.C.

Maj. Gen. Gadi Shamni who was appointed as the IDF's Military Attache in Washington, D.C.

Israeli Civilian Severely Injured by Firebombs

Palestinians hurled firebombs at an Israeli civilian's vehicle traveling near Beit Hagay

Canadian Chief of Defence Staff Visits Israel

Gen. Walter J. Natynczyk pays his first work visit to Israel

Follow the IDF on Twitter

IDF Spokesperson Unit opens Twitter account to provide users worldwide with easy access to information

New Academic Military Medicine Program

A new military medicine program called Tzameret will train fifty doctors every year to serve in the IDF

"The IDF is the insurance certificate to the existence of the State"

IDF successfully conducts large cooperation training exercise between various forces

IAF Struck Two Smuggling Tunnels in the Gaza Strip

Attack was in response to firing of a Qassam rocket at Israel and the continuous firing rockets at Israeli civilians

Hezbollah Operatives Smuggling Weaponry in Southern Lebanon

Evidence filmed after the explosion of a weaponry warehouse

Two Israelis Injured by Stone Throwing

Firebombs and stones thrown at Israeli vehicle in Judea and Samaria Region

Security for Palestinian Olive Harvest

During this year's olive harvest season, the IDF, the Civil Administration and the Israeli Police will provide security for Palestinian workers

IAF Hits Weapon Smuggling Tunnels in Gaza Strip

Two weapon smuggling tunnels and a weaponry production site struck in response to Qassam rocket fire at Israel

Video Tape of Gilad Shalit Received by His Family

Gilad Shalit's parents receive a video tape of their son in Palestinian captivity; Israel releases 18 Palestinian prisoners

Maj. Gen. Benny Ganz Appointed as Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Maj. Gen. Benny Ganz replaces Maj. Gen. Dan Harel as Deputy Chief of the General Staff

IAF Strikes Two Tunnels in Southern Gaza

IAF operation in response to rocket fire into Israeli territory.

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