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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


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.

IDF destroys home of terrorist who killed Hadas Malka

Nine soldiers recover after being infected with measles

They contracted mild symptoms of highly contagious disease.

Soldiers in the IDF Medical Corps treat Syrian victims.

IDF appoints new Air Force commander

Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin had been head of the IDF Planning Directorate since July 2015.

Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, current Air Force commander, and Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, his predecessor

Israeli soldier injured by friendly fire in Bethlehem operation

IDF investigating incident in which special unit soldier was shot by fellow soldiers.

IDF forces in the area around Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

APC weapons upgrade advances urban warfare

The IDF's Namer and Eitan vehicles will be fitted with new weaponry.

 Ministry of Defense shows off new APC turret.

‘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.

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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.”

A SOLDIER from Army Radio at the station in 2013.

IDF commander suspended for illicit relationship with subordinate

Lt.-Col. Elad Cohen was due to finish position in coming weeks regardless of investigation.

IDF Caracal soldier

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.

Officer David Golovanchic, 22, from Efrat was killed during an IDF training exercise in Hebron

IAF may soon get its first female squadron commander

Wonder women abound.

A female air force pilot at the Hatzor base