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
WATCH: IDF destroys home of terrorist who killed border-police officer
The home of Hadas Malka's killer was destroyed Thursday after being sealed by security forces last week.
Nine soldiers recover after being infected with measles
They contracted mild symptoms of highly contagious disease.
IDF appoints new Air Force commander
Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin had been head of the IDF Planning Directorate since July 2015.
Israeli soldier injured by friendly fire in Bethlehem operation
IDF investigating incident in which special unit soldier was shot by fellow soldiers.
APC weapons upgrade advances urban warfare
The IDF's Namer and Eitan vehicles will be fitted with new weaponry.
‘Everything is in your head’… or not
From mafkatz (platoon commander) to lotak (underground warfare) to taryach (unit maneuver), the army has an abbreviated language all its own.
Shimon Elkabetz named new head of Army Radio
Elkabetz thanked Liberman for “his trust and choice” and the members of the search committee for their “praiseworthy and unequivocal recommendation.”
IDF commander suspended for illicit relationship with subordinate
Lt.-Col. Elad Cohen was due to finish position in coming weeks regardless of investigation.
Golani officer killed in training buried in J’lem.
22 yr-old David Golovanchic from Efrat was drilling his platoon on potential stabbing attack when he was hit in the upper body at close range.
IAF may soon get its first female squadron commander
Wonder women abound.