Israel IDF News
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.
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
Gunfire from Gaza damages cars and buildings after Hamas militant killed
According to Hebrew media the IDF was firing in response to Palestinian terrorist fire on an Israeli patrol.
Fashion forward: IDF upgrades fatigues for elite fighters
Army has also been revamping uniforms of regular combat soldiers.
100 incidents of weapons theft from base over past two years
‘Armed soldiers are being robbed in broad daylight,’ says Berko
The cutting-edge IDF unit revolutionizing field intelligence
Unit 3060 was formed in 2014 and has soldiers who specialize in technology.
The best of the best get better: The IDF's elite commando training school
Lt.-Gen. Eisenkot brought four elite units together under one roof when he formed the Oz Brigade in December 2015.
Anglos giving back
All over Israel, Anglo ‘olim’ are contributing to their communities.
Military glass ceiling: Highest ranks of IDF still closed off to women
Unlike the Shin Bet, the IDF has not opened its top ranks to female officers
Israeli women stepping up as men lose interest in combat roles
2,656 women enlisted as combat soldiers in 2017, an increase of 300 from 2016.
Running for life
During the TLV Night Run, widow Sara Omer laced up her running shoes and showed her children the importance of resolve in times of tragedy.
IDF declares naval Iron Dome system operational
Israel is highly dependent on the sea and fears Hezbollah and Hamas may target gas rigs in any future conflict
