Earlier today IDF forces uncovered four improvised explosive devices in the bags of two Palestinians at Beka’ot Crossing, north of Jericho. The devices were safely detonated by a team of sappers. In the same area earlier this month, IDF forces
Following consultations between GOC Central Command, Major General Nitzan Alon, and the Chief of the Ground Forces Command, Major General Sami Turgeman, it has been determined by the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benjamin (Benny) Gantz, to dismiss
March 2012 was an intense month for the IDF. From the escalation at its start to Land Day at the end, IDF forces were called to confront many security threats on all fronts.
In a joint ISA (Shin Bet)-IDF operation, the terrorists involved in the January 20 shooting attack against an IDF force in Amari have been arrested over the past few weeks. No injuries were incurred during the attack but one vehicle
A short while ago, IDF soldiers performing routine activity along the Israel-Jordan border identified a suspect who had crossed into Israel. IDF trackers pursued the suspect, who was caught with sacks containing 45 kg of heroin and cocaine. The suspect
Today, a wave of protesters gathered all across Judea and Samaria, marking the Palestinian Land Day. The protesters quickly turned violent, hurling rocks, firebombs, and setting fire to tires. These events are part of the Global March to Jerusalem (GMJ),
In accordance with the directives of the Minister of Defense and as part of the situation assessments in the IDF, a general closure will be implemented in the Judea and Samaria region. The closure will begin today, Thursday, March 29,
Last week, the company commanders of the Kfir Brigade conducted an exercise simulating the takeover of a hostile urban area in which terrorists are hiding. The drill is a part of a larger IDF doctrine: be as efficient as possible
An IDF soldier was stabbed and moderately wounded earlier this morning while she was traveling to her base in Jerusalem. She received first aid at the scene of the attack and was then evacuated to a hospital for further treatment. Archive:
Six Palestinians were injured today in a severe accident between a taxi and a civilian car near the Etzion District in Judea & Samaria. Combined forces of the IDF were alerted, and rushed to the scene of the accident–including ambulances