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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.
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
IDF to penalize striking reservists, disregard public campaign
The IDF’s view is that it wants to keep itself out of politics and does not want to get involved in responding to public letter campaigns.
Israeli foundation opens first-of-its-kind 'Big Brother' house for IDF lone soldiers
The housing is a collaboration between "Big Brother for Lone Soldiers" and the Israeli hotel chains Dan and Isrotel. The program is intended to offer a solution to the the gap lone soldiers face.
Young Gaza man mourns fiancee killed in Israeli strikes
His fiancee, Dania Adas,19, and her sister Iman, 16, were both killed when Israeli jets hit the building next door where an alleged senior Islamic Jihad leader Khalil Al-Bahtini lived.
Security forces thwart illegal antiquity trade in West Bank
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including gold, silver and bronze coins from different periods.
IDF: Slain soldier Falah ‘led from the front,’ died fighting terrorists
The IDF investigated the death and circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of Maj. Bar Falah.
Israel's security forces bust massive weapons smuggling ring
Revealed on Monday, Israel Police's special operations unit and the IDF bust a major smuggling attempt in southern Israel.
Israel was involved in Soleimani assassination, ex-IDF intel chief says
This is the first time a top Israeli official has confirmed a role in the operation in 2020 to assassinate Iran’s top commander Qasem Soleimani.
62% of people feel National Service volunteers are undervalued - poll
Volunteers of National Civil Service – 'Sherut Leumi' in Hebrew – are between the ages of 18 and 21 and typically work 30–40 hours per week for 12 to 24 months.
IDF raids home of terrorist who stabbed soldier, met with violence
Two IDF vehicles and a border police vehicle were damaged in the confrontation.
IDF accidentally reveals location of secret bases online
The map was detailed enough to include boundaries and names of the bases.
