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Southern Command chief:

'We carry a torch of light and goodness'

Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor addresses the controversy over the film 'Naza,' Israel's war against Hamas and accusations targeting the IDF, declaring: 'They will not succeed!'

'We carry a torch of light and goodness'

IDF soldier investigated after shooting Palestinian in Samaria

Military Police open an investigation after an NCO-course soldier shot a Palestinian in the leg during a confrontation.

IDF soldier investigated after shooting Palestinian in Samaria

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders who posed immediate danger

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Rafat Abu Zamar, who trained terrorists ahead of October 7, and a weapons producer as Hamas worked to rebuild its capabilities.

IDF eliminates two Hamas commanders who posed immediate danger

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF destroys 32 rockets aimed at Israel

IDF forces operating in the security zone locate and destroy a Hezbollah hideout and ready-to-use rocket launchers containing 32 rockets.

IDF destroys 32 rockets aimed at Israel

Private vs Maj. Gen.

IDF recruit arrested during uniformed protest against Avi Bluth

Enlisted IDF soldier stages protest outside Central Command headquarters against Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, accusing him of persecuting Tal Yinon Derdik.

IDF recruit arrested during uniformed protest against Avi Bluth

Shin Bet confirms:

Central Israel firefighter planned Hamas-inspired attack

Shin Bet says Mustafa Issa exploited his work as a firefighter to identify sensitive targets and contacted Hamas terrorists and Iranian intelligence agents.

Central Israel firefighter planned Hamas-inspired attack

Stolen cars found just in time for Rosh Hashanah

A targeted Border Police operation uncovered two Toyota vehicles stolen from central Israel.

Stolen cars found just in time for Rosh Hashanah

'Anarchy on its way'

Calls in Israel for international coalition against Houthis

Israeli officials warn Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait could trigger maritime anarchy unless an international coalition acts against the threat.

Calls in Israel for international coalition against Houthis

Israeli Arab firefighter arrested for terror plot

Shin Bet and police say 19-year-old Kafr Qassem firefighter contacted Hamas and Iranian agents, sought to form a terror cell and identified a sensitive target.

Israeli Arab firefighter arrested for terror plot

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

Netanyahu hails the destruction of Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon and warns that any renewed attack on Israel will be met with even heavier blows.

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

‘Based on blood libels’

IDF Chief blasts ‘NAZA’ film

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir orders legal review and special team to address ‘NAZA,’ accusing the film of blood libels that could endanger Israeli soldiers.

IDF Chief blasts ‘NAZA’ film

IDF Spokesman slams film

“False allegations, distorted & disconnected from reality"

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin rejects allegations presented in promo for “NAZA," invites filmmakers to show IDF the full film.

“False allegations, distorted & disconnected from reality"

IDF thwarts imminent shooting attack in Hebron

Terrorist arrested on Shabbat after Shin Bet intelligence indicated he was preparing to open fire on Israeli civilians in the immediate future.

IDF thwarts imminent shooting attack in Hebron

New Gaza flotilla raises security concerns

Israel is holding discussions ahead of a new flotilla expected to depart Italy in late October, while the IDF has already begun initial preparations to stop it.

New Gaza flotilla raises security concerns

Katz warns:

Whoever approaches will be destroyed

Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in southern Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed, warning anyone approaching Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Whoever approaches will be destroyed

After destroying tunnels:

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warns Hezbollah against rebuilding its capabilities after troops dismantled a major underground terror network built with Iranian aid.

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

IDF prepares for High Holidays:

'Goal is for shofar to reach every corner'

While the IDF officers’ school prepares for the High Holidays, Rabbi Eliad Kornberg highlights how its rabbinical training program connects cadets to their Jewish roots and identity.

'Goal is for shofar to reach every corner'

Defense Minister

Terror tunnels intended to be used to launch conquest of Galilee

Defense Minister Israel Katz praises IDF troops following destruction of tunnels on Ali al-Taher Ridge: “We promised security to the residents of the north - and we delivered."

Terror tunnels intended to be used to launch conquest of Galilee

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander

Muhammad Yazouri, commander of Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade, was eliminated in a precise strike along with two other terrorists. IDF: He had worked to advance dozens of attacks against Israeli troops.

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate Hamas Khan Younis Brigade commander

Helmet footage:

The IDF's secret four-month operation

Behind the scenes of one of the war’s most complex operations: Crossing the Litani River, face-to-face combat, prolonged underground fighting, and destruction.

The IDF's secret four-month operation

Ahead of holidays:

Surprise drill begins in Judea and Samaria

IDF launches surprise drill in the Judea and Samaria Division as part of preparations for the upcoming holidays. All battalions mobilized, and increased security activity will be visible throughout the area.

Surprise drill begins in Judea and Samaria

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hezbollah failed, abandoned personnel inside tunnels'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin provides an update from the Ali al-Taher Ridge in Lebanon: All of the terrorists who were inside the infrastructure were eliminated or fled.

'Hezbollah failed, abandoned personnel inside tunnels'

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All terror tunnels at former Hezbollah stronghold dismantled

The IDF dismantled Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge on Thursday evening. “Any attempt to harm our civilians and our forces will be met with force."

All terror tunnels at former Hezbollah stronghold dismantled

Netanyahu:

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

Speaking at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu pledges Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains Prime Minister.

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who murdered six Jews in Judea and Samaria eliminated

Farah Hamed, freed to Gaza in the 2011 Shalit deal, was linked to deadly attacks in Binyamin and later recruited Hamas terrorists for attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorist who murdered six Jews in Judea and Samaria eliminated

Central Command chief

Partnership is what enables terrorism prevention

Central Command chief criticizes attempts to create divisions between settlement leaders and forces on the ground, stressing that cooperation is key to maintaining governance.

Partnership is what enables terrorism prevention

IAEA confirms:

Signs of activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says remote imagery shows movement at Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain site, but inspectors still do not know what is underway.

Signs of activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist who killed Nahal commander

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist Ismail Kandil, who took part in killing Col. Yonatan Steinberg and recently advanced attacks on Israelis.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist who killed Nahal commander

October 7 intelligence officer fights to keep his identity secret

Gaza Division officer battles dismissal while asking the Supreme Court to block publication of his name and his account of the October 7 failures.

October 7 intelligence officer fights to keep his identity secret

Three M-16 rifles stolen from elite IDF base

Three M-16 rifles were stolen from soldiers at the Shayetet 13 base in Atlit, with investigators now examining suspicions that an insider was involved.

Three M-16 rifles stolen from elite IDF base

Underground tunnel located near Givat Ze'ev

Border Police discover advanced tunnel hidden inside ancient water cistern near Givat Ze'ev, arrest suspect carrying digging tools.

Underground tunnel located near Givat Ze'ev

IDF hits Hamas arsenal in Gaza, destroys three weapons depots

IDF, Shin Bet, strikes target facilities packed with explosives, anti-tank missiles and other weapons as Hamas attempts to rebuild military capabilities.

IDF hits Hamas arsenal in Gaza, destroys three weapons depots

Terrorist involved in murder of MK's husband is eliminated

Terrorist eliminated in Gaza City strike named as Farah Hamed, senior figure in Hamas' military wing and leader of terror cell; Hamad was among those responsible for murder of Shuli Har-Melekh, husband of MK Limor Son Har-Melekh.

Terrorist involved in murder of MK's husband is eliminated

Katz:

‘When necessary, we’ll strike Iran a third time’

From Mount Hermon, Defense Minister Katz vows Israel will remain in the Syrian security zone and warns that Iran could face a third Israeli strike.

‘When necessary, we’ll strike Iran a third time’

Iran’s new demands from US: $24 billion, Yemen, Lebanon and nukes

IRGC says war with the US could end if Washington meets Tehran’s demands on frozen assets, nuclear and missile programs, Yemen and Lebanon.

Iran’s new demands from US: $24 billion, Yemen, Lebanon and nukes

PM at Hermon summit

'We won't allow a terror army to establish itself on our border'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Mount Hermon summit with the defense minister. “The main task is to defeat the terror regime in Iran. We are close to achieving that."

'We won't allow a terror army to establish itself on our border'

Critically wounded in Lebanon, soldier returns to IDF

Nearly two years after fighting for his life, Itamar Galinsky returns to reserve duty in the same unit where he was wounded. 'The nation of Israel lives!'

Critically wounded in Lebanon, soldier returns to IDF

Caught on camera:

Undercover Israeli officers snatch suspect in Jerusalem

Security footage captures the dramatic seconds as Gideonim officers move in, draw a weapon and take the suspect away.

Undercover Israeli officers snatch suspect in Jerusalem

IDF arrests 3 Palestinian police officers for assaulting Israeli

Palestinian Authority police officers accused of setting up unauthorized roadblock in Area C, detaining and assaulting Israeli civilian in 'serious breach.'

IDF arrests 3 Palestinian police officers for assaulting Israeli

The Hidden Data Work Behind Defense AI Systems

See how Label Your Data’s managed annotation services support defense AI across UAV navigation, acoustic detection, maritime tracking, and field conditions.

The Hidden Data Work Behind Defense AI Systems

Hamas rearming in Gaza, IDF warns of troubling shift

Hamas terrorists are pulling weapons from storage, stepping up attacks on IDF troops, as terror group moves to reassert military control in Gaza.

Hamas rearming in Gaza, IDF warns of troubling shift

IDF chief visits wounded troops ahead of Rosh Hashanah

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir salutes wounded soldiers during hospital visit, promises, 'We are with you every step of the way.'

IDF chief visits wounded troops ahead of Rosh Hashanah

IDF destroys Gaza rocket site, weapons caches

IDF strikes destroy three Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons depots packed with rockets and rifles, along with a launch pit used to fire at Israel throughout the war.

IDF destroys Gaza rocket site, weapons caches

30 terrorists arrested

Terror cell that planned attack in Modi’in exposed

More than 30 terrorists were arrested by the Shin Bet, IDF and police on suspicion of involvement in the terrorist infrastructure - some had been released in one of the hostage deals.

Terror cell that planned attack in Modi’in exposed

Seriously wounded October 7 hero appointed Brigade Commander

Col. Guy Madar, who was wounded in the battles of October 7 and was nearly mistakenly shot until he was identified by his tzitzit, has assumed command of the Yoav Brigade.

Seriously wounded October 7 hero appointed Brigade Commander

Security breach:

Syrian approaches IDF post without being detected

IDF investigates how a Syrian citizen reached a military installation in the southern Golan Heights undetected; initial inquiry finds no attempted attack.

Syrian approaches IDF post without being detected

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Illegal infiltrator caught hiding in Golan Heights sewer

Police arrested three Hebron residents allegedly staying illegally at a Golan Heights guesthouse. One was found hiding injured inside a sewage channel.

Illegal infiltrator caught hiding in Golan Heights sewer

Overnight Samaria raid: Terrorist eiminated

IDF and Border Police forces eliminate an armed terrorist and arrest four wanted suspects in Samaria, including a terrorist allegedly planning an imminent attack.

Overnight Samaria raid: Terrorist eiminated

Report:

The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th

Haaretz claims UAE President warned Netanyahu of planned large-scale military action by Hamas days before October 7th.

The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th

9.6 tons of honey

How the IDF is preparing Rosh Hashanah meals for troops

The IDF's Central Supply Center has completed preparations for Rosh Hashanah meals, with deployed forces set to receive holiday foods, honey cakes and supplies adapted to field conditions.

How the IDF is preparing Rosh Hashanah meals for troops

Red Cross visits to terrorists to resume

Red Cross visits to Israeli prisons are expected to resume for the first time since October 7. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the High Court directive.

Red Cross visits to terrorists to resume

Seconds before strike

IDF identified civilians & diverted munition

The munition had already been launched toward a Hamas terrorist when a group of civilians was identified nearby. The IDF diverted it in real time toward a nearby building.

IDF identified civilians & diverted munition

Stabbing victim recounts

“I fought the terrorist - Then I saw I was covered in blood"

Netanel Jacobs recounts from his hospital bed at Beilinson the struggle with the terrorist who stabbed him.

“I fought the terrorist - Then I saw I was covered in blood"

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Lebanese reporter injured during live broadcast

Ali Shabib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar network, was injured in an IDF strike in Nabatieh. Footage shows the moment he was hit during the live broadcast.

Lebanese reporter injured during live broadcast

Yamam commandos airlifted into surprise Eilat terror drill

Israel’s elite counterterrorism unit practices hostage rescues and neutralizing terrorists in an extreme multi-front attack scenario.

Yamam commandos airlifted into surprise Eilat terror drill

Kidnappings and raids:

IDF tests Oct. 7-style surprise attack in massive drill

Unannounced 'Breaking Dawn 2.0' exercise tests IDF response to infiltrations, missile fire, mass casualties and hostage scenarios across multiple fronts.

IDF tests Oct. 7-style surprise attack in massive drill