The exercise brings together participants from 18 nations and includes some 8,000 military personnel.

IDF's 'Firm Hand' exercise simulates a war starting in northern Israel and spreading to other fronts, including Iran.

For the last 5 days Israel has been carrying out a defense operation against Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in Gaza. Here are the actual facts about the campaign that the media won't tell you:

The IDF makes every effort to avoid civilian casualties while fighting vicious terrorists who aim to kill innocent people.

The cell, directed by leaders in Gaza and Lebanon, was planning additional attacks.

The terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with Israeli forces during which an Israeli citizen was injured and vehicles were damaged, according to the IDF.

The daring undercover operation in Nablus (Shechem) ended with the terrorists’ deaths after a fierce gun battle.

IDF confirms soldier lightly wounded in stabbing attack in Arab village in Samaria.

'Whether it takes a day, a week or a month – you can be certain that we will settle accounts with you,' PM Netanyahu warns terrorists.

Never again will Jews be defenseless against those who would attempt to annihilate them!

Following is President Isaac Herzog’s speech at the ceremony saluting 120 outstanding soldiers in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day at the President’s Residence.

With more than 500 female soldiers having given their lives to protect Israel since its establishment, take a moment to reflect on their courage and dedication to the Jewish state.

This week, we commemorated 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, where Jews fought for their freedom from the Nazis. Today the IDF continues this mission.

Watch and learn about the story Artemis, a Holocaust survivor who now has a grandchild serving in the IDF.

Despite not being required to serve, hundreds of Arab-Israelis enter the IDF or national volunteer service every year.

The IDF is always on alert to fight off any aggression from this evil terror group.

The Jewish state may need to attack the Islamic Republic without U.S. assistance, says Yaakov Amidror.

Five terror fugitives were arrested and security forces confiscated ammunition and military equipment.

Four Palestinian terrorist suspects were arrested overnight across Judea and Samaria.

One year ago, Israel launched a counter-terror operation to combat the rise in attacks against innocent Israelis. Today, the operation continues to protect the Jewish state's citizens.

Put your skills to the test by taking the IDF Combat Fitness Exam. Will you be able to pass the exam?

Attack is the third over the past month against Israelis in the Arab village, located near Nablus in Samaria.

IDF says the unmanned aerial vehicle did not cross into Israeli territory and did not pose a threat to civilians.

An Israeli army vehicle driving along the frontier reportedly set off the explosion.

A year after the IDF launched the massive counter-terror effort in Judea and Samaria, Israel is still grappling with a Palestinian terror wave, but many innocent lives have been saved, says IDF officer.

Learn to defend yourself like an Israeli soldier!

Israeli security forces drove right into Jenin to arrest a wanted Hamas member.

Israel's 'top guns' give big screen pilots a reality check.

An IDF operation allegedly eliminated the terrorist who murdered Israeli brothers Hallel Menachem and Yagel Yaakov Yaniv near Huwara.

The IDF takes care of its soldiers' physical and mental health.

Purim food packages show appreciation for lone soldiers.

Gruber, a child of Holocaust survivors, launched a lecture program called 'Ethics in the Field' and a non-profit 'Kindness in the Field,' bringing sensitivity to the soldiers.

The exchange comes in the wake of a deadly gun battle in Nablus that erupted after Israeli forces came under fire during a counter-terror raid.

The behavior of the Palestinians raised the suspicion of Border Police officers manning the checkpoint in the suburb of Abu Dis.

During the attempt to arrest the suspects, there was an exchange of fire between the security forces and the fugitives.

A group of Israeli soldiers rescued a 23-year-old woman from the rubble in Turkey.

The IDF isn't only one of the most moral armies in the world, it's also the most inspiring.

Esther Cohen escaped to pre-State Israel in 1938, helped establish IDF Oketz Unit; new apartments in historic Jerusalem neighborhoods, Educating on Zionism in the US, and much more!

The IDF is deploying forces to Turkey to aid with rescue efforts after a disastrous earthquake.

Residents of southern Israel heard a large explosion and video showed the Iron Dome air defense system launching an interceptor missile.