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Members of the Israeli security forces remove a caravan that settlers had brought to the former outpost of Amona on January 3, 2019. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
January 4, 2019, 1:52 am
Amid criticism, PM claims he told aide to call off Amona evacuation — report
Military secretary Avi Blot blamed after reportedly failing to relay order to halt in time, but some don’t buy story; defense official admits army gave settlers heads-up
By Jacob Magid
Israeli soldiers stand guard at a West Bank junction, following a terror attack earlier in the day where two Israeli soldiers were shot dead by Palestinian terrorists, December 13, 2018. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
December 13, 2018, 10:48 pm
Senior IDF commander signals a single Hamas cell behind both West Bank shootings
In first indication that Ofra, Givat Assaf terror attacks may be linked, Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan vows to ‘settle the score’ with on-the-lam terrorists
By TOI staff
Masked Israeli settlers from Yitzhar and soldiers watch after Palestinian fields were set on fire in the village of Asira al-Qiblyia on June 2, 2010. (Wagdi Ashtiyeh/Flash90)
November 28, 2018, 9:45 pm
Defense Ministry officer slams IDF for not taking settler violence seriously
Civil Administration official says projects in Yitzhar should be conditioned on cessation of attacks by area residents, drawing angry responses from right wing
By Jacob Magid
An IDF soldier notifying a relative of terror suspect Ashraf Na'alowa of the military's intention to demolish his home, October 15, 2018. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
November 6, 2018, 10:37 am
IDF issues demolition order for home of fugitive Palestinian terror suspect
Family of Ashraf Na’alowa, on the run since attack that killed 2 Israelis, can still appeal decision in High Court of Justice
By TOI staff
Paratroopers take part in an exercise simulating war with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terrorist group in September 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 6, 2018, 10:40 am
In large northern drill, paratroopers practice war with Hezbollah
Military boasts of its fourth big exercise in a month amid criticism it is ill-prepared for battle
By Judah Ari Gross
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)
June 26, 2018, 11:53 pm
Colonel faces disciplinary hearing after classified papers stolen
Military advocate general will not press criminal charges against Commando Brigade chief Avi Blot, saying documents’ classified content not significant
By Judah Ari Gross
An Israeli border police officer guards outside the 'Machpela House' in the West Bank city of Hebron on August 28, 2017. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
March 22, 2018, 5:56 pm
Settlers evacuate disputed Hebron building after squatting for 8 months
Evacuation said peaceful, despite vehement opposition from Beit Hamachpela’s 15 families to High Court order
By Jacob Magid
Outgoing head of Central Command Roni Numa (L) speaks at his exchange of command ceremony in East Jerusalem on March 7, 2018 as IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot looks on. (Screen capture/Ynet)
March 7, 2018, 10:33 pm
Outgoing general tells settler leaders to weed out extremists among them
Roni Numa says a small group of Israelis continue to challenge authorities, as settlers and Palestinians clash in northern West Bank
By Jacob Magid
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, left, inspects a guns and military gear seized in an IDF operation in Hebron, along with the top military liaison to the Palestinians Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, center, IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, center-right and outgoing head of the IDF's Central Command Maj. Gen. Roni Numa, right, during a tour of Hebron on February 27, 2018. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Minister)
February 27, 2018, 1:07 pm
Liberman: Security forces foil 20-30 terror attacks each week
In Hebron, defense minister bids farewell to outgoing head of IDF’s Central Command, lauds army for busting Palestinian gun-runner
By Judah Ari Gross
Maj. Gen. Tamir Hyman, the head of the IDF's Northern Corps, who was named as the army's incoming Military Intelligence chief, in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 13, 2017, 4:00 pm
IDF shuffles brass, promoting new intel chief and censured commander
Officer reprimanded for bombing clinic during 2014 Gaza war receives promotion, as does former battalion commander of Hebron shooter
By Judah Ari Gross
Amnon Shashua, co-founder and chairman of Mobileye arrives at a Mobileye and Intel Workers Conference in Jerusalem, March 14, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 14, 2017, 1:11 pm
Tech chiefs get seat in ranking of most influential Israelis
TheMarker financial website names more than 20 tech luminaries in its annual list of the top 100 people with the most influence in Israel
By Shoshanna Solomon
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