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Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman speaks at a cornerstone laying ceremony for a new IDF campus in Jerusalem on September 18, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 18, 2017, 9:52 pm
Liberman says IDF ‘more prepared than ever’ for war
While calling army's level of readiness 'unprecedented,' defense minister says there's still work to do amid growing regional threats
By Alexander Fulbright
Israeli soldiers take a shower at a deployment area near the border with the Gaza Strip on August 2, 2014. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 14, 2017, 3:24 pm
People of the boot
Papers' focus on a minor military reform shows how much of a people's army the IDF is, while Shas's focus on homophobia show what it takes to get kicked out
By Joshua Davidovich
Israeli soldiers seen returning after a training drill in the fields near the Israeli border with Gaza on July 24, 2014. (Miriam Alster/ FLASH90/ File)
September 14, 2017, 11:21 am
In ‘revolution,’ IDF boosts combat soldiers’ pay to 40% of minimum wage
Army touts extra benefits for troops to counteract shrinking motivation to serve in fighting units
By Judah Ari Gross
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, center, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, right, as the head of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick, right, watches on, during a visit to a large IDF drill in northern Israel on September 12, 2017. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 12, 2017, 5:28 pm
Liberman warns Hezbollah next war will end with ‘decisive’ Israeli victory
Defense minister says army's largest exercise in 19 years is crucial for preparedness, sends a message to enemies
By Judah Ari Gross
Former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Yair Golan addresses the Washington Institute's 2017 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on September 10, 2017.
September 10, 2017, 10:52 am
Israel would need US military help to confront Iran, ex-deputy IDF chief says
Yair Golan says IDF 'must know its limitations' if it hopes to score a meaningful victory over the Islamic Republic
By Tamar Pileggi
Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Herzl Halevi speaks at a ceremony for the incoming head of Unit 8200 in the Gelilot base, north of Tel Aviv, on April 6, 2017. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
September 7, 2017, 11:49 pm
Military intel chief says IDF fighting enemies ‘near and far’
After alleged Israeli strike on Syrian military chemical weapons facility, senior Israeli defense officers warn Iran of future intervention
By Tamar Pileggi
Col. Avi Blot makes an address during a ceremony naming him the new head of the army's Commando Brigade on August 17, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 17, 2017, 6:33 pm
Col. Avi Blot takes over as IDF’s top commando
David Zini steps down as head of the Oz Brigade, which contains four of the army's elite units
By Judah Ari Gross
Incoming Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, right, shakes hands with outgoing IAF chief Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel salutes during a ceremony at the Tel Nof Air Base on August 14, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 15, 2017, 8:29 am
After 5 years as air force chief, Amir Eshel takes off
Incoming commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin promises to further expand force's collaboration with military and civilian agencies, as well as regional militaries
By Judah Ari Gross
Maj. Gen. Amikam Nurkin, left, replaces Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel as head of the Israeli Air Force at a ceremony in the army's Tel Aviv headquarters on August 10, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 10, 2017, 7:18 pm
Amikam Norkin takes over as Israeli Air Force chief
At event marred by this week's helicopter crash, outgoing commander Amir Eshel praised for his years of service
By Judah Ari Gross
Former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant, arrives at the Tsrifin military prison in Rishon Lezion, on August 9, 2017, to begin serving out his sentence (AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ)
August 9, 2017, 9:47 am
Hebron soldier goes to prison after months of legal wrangling
Accompanied by family and supporters, Elor Azaria arrives at Tzrifin base to serve time for killing a wounded Palestinian attacker
By Alexander Fulbright
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot gets out of a helicopter ahead of a tour of the barrier surrounding the southern West Bank on August 8, 2017. (Israel Defense Forces/Facebook)
August 8, 2017, 8:02 pm
Liberman rips rumor mill after IDF chief said killed in crash
In vacuum created by military censor, false reports spread rapidly on social media about Monday night's helicopter accident
By Judah Ari Gross
Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria arrives to the courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on August 8, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
August 8, 2017, 7:02 pm
Hebron shooter to enter prison after bid to delay sentence rejected
At appeals court hearing, judges rule that Elor Azaria's pending request for leniency not grounds to put off jail term
By TOI staff
Elor Azaria in the courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
August 8, 2017, 9:38 am
Court hears Hebron shooter’s last-ditch request to defer sentence
Set to start 18-month prison term Wednesday, Elor Azaria asks for delay until army chief decides on clemency
By Raoul Wootliff
Former IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria sits in the courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on July 30, 2017. (Avshalom Sasoni/Flash90)
August 7, 2017, 10:10 pm
Court to hold hearing on delaying start of Azaria’s prison term
Judges to rule on Hebron shooter's request to defer his jail time until army chief decides on possible clemency
By Tamar Pileggi and Judah Ari Gross
IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria, a soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting an injured, disarmed Palestinian attacker in Hebron, seen during an appeal hearing at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, July 30, 2017. (FLASH90)
August 7, 2017, 9:38 am
Prosecution rejects Hebron soldier’s request to defer sentence
Elor Azaria, who killed a disarmed terrorist, seeking leniency from IDF chief after court rejected his appeal of manslaughter conviction
By Tamar Pileggi
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