Israel IDF News
Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000
Ministers approved extending emergency reserve call-ups and special detention arrangements through November 30, despite a Defense Ministry legal opinion warning of serious equality concerns.
'Closed military zone': IDF stops civilians near Gaza barrier while attempting to cross border
IDF warns of rising West Bank tensions despite low terror levels, pushes for preventive operations
Only clear rules, command chain, can let IDF avoid internal conflict due to religion - editorial
IDF, US Army celebrate inauguration of first American base in Israel
“This is the first time that we have an American flag flying in an IDF base.”
IDF hunts for guns in overnight West Bank raids
The cost of an illegal weapon has skyrocketed since January 2015 from NIS 1,500 to NIS 7,000.
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.