Golani

Home Front defense minister meets with Oil Refineries heads, says that Iron Dome rocket defense system is integral part of defending refineries which are critical during times of emergency.

Shi'ite organization trying to move advanced weaponry from Syria to Lebanon to prevent its capture by Assad opposition.

"We'll know how to operate in Gaza, when it happens, we will initiate orderly, painful operation," IDF chief of staff says.

As media focus on Iran, IDF commanders and soldiers in Golani are focused on winning the war that could potentially ensue.

Defense officials say recent increase in infiltrations part of effort by African migrants to reach Israel before fence completed.

Visiting Golani troops in the North, the president says he believes PA will also respond positively; warns against cutting defense budget.

Peres visits families of victims, praises courage of security personnel who sacrificed their lives for others.

President visits family of Golani soldier killed during Eilat terror attack; says peace with Egypt in both countries' interests.

Soldiers wore T-shirts bearing anti-disengagement slogan to an official IDF ceremony; were pardoned after expressing remorse for actions.

"I wonder if a soldier who wears a Peace Now shirt would be punished this way," says shirt creator, which denounce settler evacuations.