Merkava IV company will defend Egyptian frontier as permanent part of mixed-gender Caracal Battalion; Kohavi hails successful pilot enabling more combat roles for women

Military says troops spotted four suspects approaching area overnight and seized 70 kilograms of cocaine and hashish; no arrests made

Military says troops spotted three suspects approaching area overnight, seized 28 kg of contraband; no arrests made

Suspect also found to be carrying night-vision goggles and other equipment allegedly for smuggling attempts

Troops seize contraband worth NIS 4 million ($1.22 million) after lookouts spot smugglers on opposite side of fence; no arrests made

None are hurt in the incident in Shlomit

Troops seize contraband worth NIS 2.4 million after lookouts spot smugglers on opposite side of fence; no arrests made

Troops foiling smuggling attempt seize contraband worth NIS 6 million; no arrests

More than 200 kilograms of marijuana flowers and hashish seized, no arrests made

Internal probe finds Caracal Brigade deputy commander failed to coordinate aspects of operation with other units involved, violated regulations when he opened fire on border cops