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IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations

Security officials say terror activity in the West Bank is at its lowest level since 2011, but warn of growing friction, weapons concerns and potential escalation ahead of the holidays.

Israeli security forces seen during a raid in the West Bank village of Salem, near Nablus, on August 2, 2026.
IDF soldiers participate in the Arrowhead agility competition on July 8, 2026.

Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, August 17, 2026.

WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation

Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.

Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment


A Miami bat mitzva girl brings cheer to IDF soldiers with disabilities

Special in Uniform soldiers were the recipients of a special gift.

iami bat mitzva girl brings cheer to IDF soldiers with disabilities

Maj-Gen. Topolansky hands in resignation after loosing sensitive laptop

Maj-Gen. Hagai Topolansky to be questioned under caution.

The Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv

Watch: IDF commandos train to operate deep into enemy territory

The Oz Brigade specializes in infantry special-operations.

IDF soldiers.

IDF soldier killed after tank flips during exercise

Latest in a string of serious accidents

IDF Armored Corps soldiers train on the Golan Heights

Azaria prosecutor: Video sums up entire case

The night before, hundreds marched in central Jerusalem in support of Azaria. His trial has led to major controversy in Israel and sparked political tensions.

SGT. ELOR AZARIA (in uniform) arrives at the Jaffa Military Court

Separating court and IDF

The chaplain’s job is to facilitate religious expression, not influence policy.

Rabbi Col. Eyal Karim served in the Sayeret Matkal Special Forces Unit

'Milestones feel like your own personal holiday'

Loten was born with cerebral palsy. Now she's in the IDF.

Loten Aroch

The music and songs of the Israeli military bands

Get into the Israeli mindstate with this playlist from the Jewish state.

Israeli military band

The Making of A True Hero: Major General Gabi Ophir

A stunning glimpse at Ophir’s achievements on the battlefield, Home Front, and in the hearts of thousands of disabled youth in Israel.

Gabi Ofir, founder of Special in Uniform

This week in 60 seconds: Behind enemy lines

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

IDF elite unit training day