The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-central-command/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:58:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png IDF Central Command | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-central-command/ 32 32 Five Palestinians ask court to halt alleged spike in unlawful detentions by troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-ask-court-to-halt-alleged-spike-in-unlawful-detentions-by-troops/ Mon, 25 May 2026 14:10:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826475 West Bank men petition High Court claiming soldiers repeatedly nabbed them without apparent cause and hauled them to bases where they were abused for hours, then released without being questioned

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]]> IDF: Settler violence rose by 27% in 2025, severe attacks spiked by over 50% https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-settler-violence-rose-by-27-in-2025-severe-attacks-spiked-by-over-50/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:00:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737142 Military officials say they feel a sense of failure for not managing to curb attacks by some 300 Jewish extremists against West Bank Palestinians

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]]> Brothers of terrorist who killed 2 in ramming attacks found illegally inside Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-brothers-of-terrorist-arrested-after-deadly-attack-in-north-idf-seals-west-bank-home/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:37:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3721075 Army says full curfew remains in effect in West Bank's Qabatiya day after northern assault, house sealed off; attacker released from hospital, handed to Shin Bet for interrogation

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]]> Jewish extremists burn Palestinian homes and cars; IDF searching for attackers https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-extremists-burn-palestinian-homes-and-cars-in-west-bank-idf-searching-for-perps/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:15:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3690982 Without specifying victims, PM offers support to military, blames violence on 'small extremist group' that he says disgraces Israel and Judaism, doesn't represent settler public

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]]> IDF uproots thousands of West Bank olive trees after Palestinian shooting attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-said-to-uproot-thousands-of-west-bank-olive-trees-after-palestinian-shooting-attack/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:48:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3626399 Military denies move is collective punishment, after commander vowed al-Mughayyir will 'pay heavy price' for resident shooting at Israelis last week

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]]> IDF announces formation of new division to defend Israel’s border with Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-announces-formation-of-new-division-to-defend-israels-border-with-jordan/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:30:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408978 Move comes weeks after gunmen breached border in an area south of the Dead Sea; IDF chief Halevi says new division will ease burden on reservists

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]]> IDF’s outgoing West Bank chief slams settler leaders for failing to rein in violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/idfs-outgoing-west-bank-chief-slams-settler-leaders-for-failing-to-rein-in-violence/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:40:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3327592 Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox says minority adopted 'ways of enemy,' but leadership didn't openly oppose it; new Central Command head Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth vows 'zero tolerance' for violence

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]]> Gallant thanks settler mayors for ‘complete support’ amid attacks on IDF brass https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-thanks-settler-mayors-for-complete-support-amid-attacks-on-idf-brass/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:30:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078748 But defense minister also reportedly urges local leaders not to criticize senior officers; troops launch manhunt for Palestinian who opened fire at settlers, causing no injuries

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]]> Breaking silence, Netanyahu defends IDF general attacked by coalition MKs https://www.timesofisrael.com/breaking-silence-netanyahu-defends-idf-general-attacked-by-coalition-mks/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:12:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3064238 PM calls comments against central command head 'unacceptable and unworthy' after member of his party accuses officer of putting Palestinians before Israelis

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]]> Coalition MK echoes claim IDF general favors Palestinians, calls for Gallant’s ouster https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-mk-echoes-claim-idf-general-favors-palestinians-calls-for-gallants-ouster/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:52:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063794 Limor Son Har-Melech charges defense minister 'knowingly endangers' the lives of settlers; opposition leaders defend Central Command chief, urge Netanyahu to stand up for military

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]]> IDF, Gallant slam Likud MK who said army general prefers Palestinians over Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-gallant-slam-likud-mk-who-said-army-general-prefers-palestinians-over-israelis/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:44:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063550 Military chief Herzi Halevi 'forcefully condemns' Avichay Buaron, who refuses to retract comments and says it's his right to criticize the Central Command head

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]]> Soldiers restore 1,500-year-old site of ancient convent accidentally damaged by IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldiers-restore-1500-year-old-site-of-ancient-convent-accidentally-damaged-by-idf/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:08:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2809378 Archaeological complex including church and colorful mosaic may have been built to memorialize biblical Hannah, mother of prophet Samuel, says Israel Antiquities Authority

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]]> IDF blacklists Palestinian rights groups, enabling Israel to act against them https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-blacklists-palestinian-rights-groups-enabling-israel-to-act-against-them/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:29:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645399 Military's designation means groups' offices can be shuttered, members arrested; move comes despite ongoing international criticism

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]]> As Palestinian vote looms, Israeli attention is elsewhere. That could backfire https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-palestinian-vote-looms-israeli-attention-is-elsewhere-that-could-backfire/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:13:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2524047 If the scheduled vote is delayed, the PA might face rising popular anger. If it goes forward, Hamas could surge to victory. Is a distracted Israel ready for any of this?

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]]> A former top IDF law expert questions the benefits of annexation https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-former-top-idf-law-expert-questions-the-benefits-of-annexation/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:42:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2333195 Pnina Sharvit Baruch led the unit that handles Israel's rights and responsibilities in the West Bank. The PM's plan, she says, could make everything, including building, harder

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