IDF News

Deadly clashes in Jenin: 7 IDF soldiers wounded; 5 terrorists killed, dozens injured

It was the first Israeli airstrike in Judea and Samaria since the Second Intifada in the early 2000s.

IDF brings in attack helicopters after 7 IDF soldiers injured during Jenin raid

It was the first time since 2002 the IDF has used combat helicopters to carry out open air strikes in Judea and Samaria.

IDF soldier steals Humvee for family trip

The soldier drove the Humvee from the base to his residence in Petah Tikva, where he loaded his family onto the vehicle to take on a trip.

State Dept. to question Israel over closed IDF probe into Arab-American’s death

The U.S. State Department did not acknowledge that the Palestinian Authority had not handed over crucial evidence for the probe, nor that the IDF had punished several soldiers involved in the incident.

Terrorist killed as IDF demolishes home of victim Ido Baruch’s murderer

Israeli forces operate in Shechem (Nablus), demolishing home of the terrorist who shot and killed St. Sgt. Ido Baruch last year.

IDF admits mistakes after three IDF soldiers killed on southern border, officer dismissed

Training failures and hiding knowledge of the gate the terrorist used are two main factors blamed for the tragic incident.

Preparing for war? IDF, healthcare facilities practice evacuation of special-needs patients

‘I believe there will be lessons here from the exercise for us, as we prepare ourselves for the real event.’

Former IDF Chief of Staff reveals how Israeli forces destroyed ISIS

‘The campaign against ISIS was intensive, and in much more than one country, with results which, in some of the places, are unimaginable.’

Soldiers’ protests spark IDF policy changes on Egypt border

IDF brass shortens border guarding shifts from 12 to 8 hours, after Egyptian terrorist infiltrated into Israel and killed 3 Israeli soldiers.

IDF brass in Cairo to investigate deadly border attack

Head of Southern Command and two other senior officers continue joint probe into killing of 3 soldiers by Egyptian policeman.

Jordanian MP salutes Egyptian terrorist who killed 3 IDF soldiers

Khalil Atiyeh’s speech in the Arab parliament in Cairo called Mohamed Salah a ‘mighty martyr.’

Netanyahu, el-Sisi speak after Egypt attack killed three IDF soldiers

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi tendered his ‘deepest condolences’ over the incident.

Two IDF soldiers run over in Huwara; terrorist arrested

The troops were evacuated to Beilinson Hospital with light and moderate injuries.

2 IDF soldiers injured in terror ramming in Huwara

The IDF released a statement saying that the incident was under review.

The face of terror: This is the Egyptian police officer who killed 3 IDF soldiers

‘If an Egyptian dies at the border, no one will care about him like they care about Israelis [who are killed],’ the perpetrator reportedly said shortly before committing deadly terror attack.

‘Playing into Hamas’ hands’ – Kidnapped IDF soldier’s family slams terrorist’s release from prison

‘It’s not clear who is considered the enemy – if it’s the families [of the kidnapped soldiers] or the terror organization who holds the soldier hostage.’

Islamic terror or border clash? Egyptian killer of IDF soldiers was carrying a Koran

In a statement, the Egyptian government downplayed the killings, minimized the shooter’s responsibility, and avoided naming terror as a motivation for the deadly attack.

Palestinian toddler and his father shot by terrorists who misfired at IDF post

There were other occupants in the vehicle who were not injured.

Former IDF deputy chief calls for mass refusal to serve if ultra-Orthodox aren’t drafted

Far-left former lawmaker and deputy IDF chief of staff calls on new recruits to refuse to serve in the military if judicial reform efforts, ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions continue.