Halevi vows to ensure legality of army missions after meeting with protesting air force members; 'We won't stand idly by' if reform passed, hundreds of reconnaissance fighters warn

Investigation announced after trainee for elite Maglan unit requires large rescue operation to extract him from hole, in latest such incident

A lieutenant tied a soldier to a flagpole and poured water and tahini on another in the prestigious Maglan Unit, which has been criticized in the past for unsafe training practices

Air force, special forces travel to Mediterranean island for fourth time in 3 years; exercise meant to simulate fighting in rocky, mountainous terrain similar to Lebanon

President says he is thrilled to spend the day with 'youngest and most daring brigade in the army'