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Hamas commander who took part in holding 10/7 hostages eliminated

Hassan Mahmoud Siam infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim captive in Gaza.

Hamas commander who took part in holding 10/7 hostages eliminated

Special Arutz Sheva interview:

Operating at sea - in ways one can only imagine

Staff Sgt. A., a weapons specialist aboard the INS Rahav submarine, spoke to Arutz Sheva about eagerly awaiting his comrades aboard the INS Drakon and the unique experience of serving at sea.

Operating at sea - in ways one can only imagine

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Ofek always wanted to do more

Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, killed alongside Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali from the explosion of an IDF drone, completed his mandatory military service two years ago and immediately continued serving in the reserves.

Ofek always wanted to do more

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IDF demolishes tunnels below the yellow line

Two-kilometer-long underground terror tunnel dismantled: IDF troops continue operations to clear the Yellow Line area of terror infrastructure.

IDF demolishes tunnels below the yellow line

Terrorist who transferred millions of shekels to Hamas eliminated

In targeted aerial strikes in Deir al-Balah and Khan Yunis, the IDF eliminated Jabr Moqbel, who transferred millions of shekels to finance Hamas terrorism, and Hasan al-Batta, a terrorist in the organization’s military wing.

Terrorist who transferred millions of shekels to Hamas eliminated

2 IDF reservists killed in IDF UAV explosion in Gaza

Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, of Har Halutz, and Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, of Jerusalem, both soldiers in the 7007th Battalion of the 16th Brigade, fell in combat in the Gaza Strip.

2 IDF reservists killed in IDF UAV explosion in Gaza

Zamir at INS Drakon induction: 'We remain vigilant and prepared'

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir hails induction of advanced submarine as major expansion of Israel's long-range capabilities, warns Iran and its proxies remain a threat: 'We will continue to operate in every arena.'

Zamir at INS Drakon induction: 'We remain vigilant and prepared'

Tunnel or not?

IDF, Police clash over what was found beneath Qalqilya

Israel Police stands by its claim that a tunnel was uncovered in Qalqilya and releases footage from the scene, while the IDF says no tunnel route was found.

IDF, Police clash over what was found beneath Qalqilya

The Venice Film Festival gave a prize for mangling the IDF

The credo applied to Israel at war - and only Israel - lays down that Jews can never be innocent.

The Venice Film Festival gave a prize for mangling the IDF

Bereaved father blasts ‘pretend demolition’ of terrorist’s home

Family of terror victim Yehuda Shmuel Sherman outraged after IDF leaves part of his murderer’s home standing.

Bereaved father blasts ‘pretend demolition’ of terrorist’s home

Son of Israeli Ambassador severely injured in ramming attack

Neria, son of Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, severely injured in terrorist ramming attack at the Bell Checkpoint near the city of Modi'in. The terrorist was eliminated.

Son of Israeli Ambassador severely injured in ramming attack

Severe allegations against IDF general

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff to investigate a brigadier general following allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office and classified information violations.

Severe allegations against IDF general

IDF probes suspected fake psychiatric exemptions

IDF uncovers suspicious patterns in psychiatric reports used to seek draft exemptions, raising questions about civilian doctors and possible organized scheme.

IDF probes suspected fake psychiatric exemptions

Resrvists Report:

Hotel retreat did not meet IDF kosher standards

Reservists arriving at a Tverya hotel during an IDF discharge period discovered that the hotel's kosher standards may not meet those followed by the IDF Rabbinate.

Hotel retreat did not meet IDF kosher standards

Golan Rosh Yeshiva warns against escalation after Givati scandal

Rabbi Yoel Manowitz, head of the Golan Yeshiva, addressed the controversy surrounding the Givati soldiers in a special podcast: “Stand firm on our principles without dismantling the partnership."

Golan Rosh Yeshiva warns against escalation after Givati scandal

Activists cross the border into Syria

14 Israelis crossed the border into Syria, calling for settlement in the area. An IDF force was dispatched, located them, and returned them to Israel. The military is demanding that legal action be taken against them.

Activists cross the border into Syria

While vacationing in Tuscany:

Criminal complaint filed against IDF soldier

Hind Rajab Foundation files a criminal complaint in Italy against an Israeli soldier vacationing in Tuscany, alleging crimes during operations in Gaza.

Criminal complaint filed against IDF soldier

Answering Turkey:

Israel eyes major submarine expansion

Israel's defense establishment recommends expanding the Navy to eight submarines, citing Turkey's growing fleet, the regional shift and October 7 lessons.

Israel eyes major submarine expansion

IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria

Duvdevan soldiers arrest two terrorists planning an immediate attack as IDF forces uncover weapons, explosives materials and a weapons-manufacturing lathe during Yom Kippur operations.

IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria

After Binyamin shooting

Two terrorists attempt to run over soldiers in Samaria

Two terrorists attempted to carry out a ramming attack near the Ganim military post. Soldiers from the 890th Battalion opened fire, killing one and arresting the other.

Two terrorists attempt to run over soldiers in Samaria

Unusual incident in Gaza: Unarmed suspect reached IDF post

Serious incident in northern Gaza: A Gazan suspect crossed the "Yellow Line" and reached the entrance to an IDF post belonging to the 99th Division.

Unusual incident in Gaza: Unarmed suspect reached IDF post

Israel concerned:

US Saudi F-35 sale could undermine IDF’s military edge

Israel’s defense establishment reportedly opposes the planned $24.3 billion US sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia over military concerns.

US Saudi F-35 sale could undermine IDF’s military edge

IDF officer demands: Stop photographing soldiers

Lt. Col. (res.) Meir Indor calls for legal action against photographers who, he claims, publish images of soldiers against their wishes, citing operational security and privacy concerns.

IDF officer demands: Stop photographing soldiers

IDF goes on heightened alert for Yom Kippur

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders reinforcements across all fronts, with armed aircraft, missile ships and additional forces placed on standby.

IDF goes on heightened alert for Yom Kippur

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and a Hamas naval commander accused of advancing attacks.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7

“Bore command responsibility"

Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 dismissed

Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate decides to dismiss Lt. Col. A., who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer on October 7, in accordance with the recommendation of an IDF committee.

Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 dismissed

IDF in Judea and Samaria

1,200 terror sites raided, 230 suspects arrested

IDF troops search over 1,200 locations and arrest some 230 wanted suspects, uncovering a bomb-making facility and large quantities of weapons.

1,200 terror sites raided, 230 suspects arrested

Netanyahu

‘We'll bring down Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas & Hezbollah’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses ISA outstanding personnel ceremony, says Israel is settling accounts with October 7 terrorists and warns: “No one is immune. We will reach all of you."

‘We'll bring down Iranian regime, eliminate Hamas & Hezbollah’

Heavy military movement

IDF and Home Front Command launch surprise drill across Israel

IDF and Home Front Command launch a surprise drill across Israel that will continue until the afternoon. Increased military activity is expected, but there is no security threat.

IDF and Home Front Command launch surprise drill across Israel

IDF eliminates 3 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attacks

IDF says three terrorists were involved in planting explosives, planning shooting attacks and launching rockets at Israel; strikes carried out to remove immediate threats.

IDF eliminates 3 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists planning attacks

Under the ridge

Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system revealed

IDF releases new footage from Hezbollah tunnels in the Ali Taher Ridge, where troops uncovered and destroyed strategic terrorist infrastructure.

Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system revealed

IDF Chief

War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits 91st Division, says IDF will maintain forward defensive positions inside enemy territory and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities.

War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Helmet camera footage: Senior terror operative arrested

Helmet cameras captured Duvdevan soldiers during a special operation in Burqin, in which a senior member of the Jenin terrorist network was arrested.

Helmet camera footage: Senior terror operative arrested

Closure:

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander Jihad Ismail, who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and took part in the deadly attack on Tank No. 3 and abduction of its crew.

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

Reservists send home after budget runs dry

Karmeli Brigade reservists say they left families, jobs and businesses for 100 days of duty, only to face early release because funding was not approved.

Reservists send home after budget runs dry

‘Naza’ film:

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vows to fight attempts to slander IDF troops and commanders: 'IDF most moral military in the world.'

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

IDF confirms:

Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet confirm elimination of Nael Abu Obeid, Hamas’ Rafah Brigade commander and military operations chief. Netanyahu and Katz: "No terrorist is immune, and Hamas will not be in Gaza."

Hamas Rafah Brigade commander eliminated in southern Gaza

IDF turns to Shin Bet in 'Naza' investigation

The IDF has already begun an investigation by its Information Security Department and at several other units suspected of being sources of materials and information provided to the creators of the film “Naza."

IDF turns to Shin Bet in 'Naza' investigation

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

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

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

IDF responds to Israeli film:

"Internal and absurd contradictions"

IDF responds to claims of war crimes and genocide as presented on Israeli film. "The IDF categorically rejects these allegations"

"Internal and absurd contradictions"

Minister vows to revoke citizenship over anti-IDF film

Culture Minister Miki Zohar accuses the creators of Naza of betraying Israel after the documentary won an award at the Venice Film Festival.

Minister vows to revoke citizenship over anti-IDF film

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

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

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

800 days with the fallen:

Help IDF reservist fight a silent war at home

For 800 days he cared for Israel's fallen and their families. Now his wife battles a relentless illness, and a second war has begun at home.

Help IDF reservist fight a silent war at home