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IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF says it carried out precise airstrikes, dismantling five rocket launchers used in attacks on IDF troops, along with a vehicle-mounted launcher, a command center, and operatives near Israeli forces.

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad and Hamas commanders in Gaza strike

The IDF says it killed three militant commanders in Gaza who were allegedly planning imminent attacks on Israeli forces, using a targeted strike with precautions to reduce civilian harm.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad and Hamas commanders in Gaza strike

IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight

The IDF said it destroyed three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight, removing a threat to troops operating in the area and to Israeli civilians.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight

Massive weapons smuggling attempt foiled

Suspect apprehended, smuggling attempt involving dozens of weapons thwarted, in joint IDF and police operation in the Jordan Valley area.

Massive weapons smuggling attempt foiled

First time in decades:

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Over the past year, a number of security settlements have been set up on the other side of the Jordanian border, for the first time since the era of the Nahal settlements.

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Hesder Yeshiva leaders

'We're working with IDF on issue of integrating female soldiers'

Members of the Council of the Association of Hesder Yeshivas clarified that they are working with the IDF on the issue of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps.

'We're working with IDF on issue of integrating female soldiers'

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The heartbreaking embrace between the two IDF families

The father of Ohad Yaari, who was killed in Lebanon, called for the release of the detained commander: “This was an operational mishap, not a criminal matter."

The heartbreaking embrace between the two IDF families

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

Zamir addressed for the 1st time the letter from heads of Hesder yeshivas opposing the integration of female combat soldiers into the Armored Corps.

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

Crisis Grows:

13 Hesder yeshivas halt Armored Corps recruitment

Thirteen heads of Hesder yeshivas join the announcement to stop sending recruits to the Armored Corps following the integration of women into combat units.

13 Hesder yeshivas halt Armored Corps recruitment

'No mixed service'

Following rabbis’ protest, IDF details plan for Tank Corps pilot

The IDF says no option under review would place male and female soldiers in the same framework as it defends the pilot program.

Following rabbis’ protest, IDF details plan for Tank Corps pilot

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

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IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

New details:

Terrorist reached within a kilometer of Margaliot before shootout

A preliminary investigation found the terrorist infiltrated from Lebanon and advanced near Margaliot before being identified and killed.

Terrorist reached within a kilometer of Margaliot before shootout

Guns and toys

Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

While operating north of the Litani River, Givati soldiers were shocked to find dozens of weapons alongside a baby crib.

Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF officer jailed because of Instagram story

An IDF officer was sentenced to 15 days in prison for posting a political story to her personal account. Her mother claims: 'It was a stupid statement, a joke.'

IDF officer jailed because of Instagram story

Police officer, colonel in reserves suspected of murder attempt

Investigators arrested a Border Police officer, an IDF career soldier, and a colonel in the reserves from the Negev Bedouin encampments in connection with an attempted murder.

Police officer, colonel in reserves suspected of murder attempt

Unusual shooting attack at northern border

In an unusual incident on the northern border, a terrorist was identified inside Israeli territory a short distance from the fence in the Ramim Ridge area.

Unusual shooting attack at northern border

Combat-rabbi tells how he survived an explosive drone strike

'The moment I saw it lock onto me, I knew it was going to kill me,' says Rabbi Boaz Sluck, a 55-year-old reserve soldier who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, and explains why, despite his age, he refuses to give up reserve duty.

Combat-rabbi tells how he survived an explosive drone strike

Reserve Duty:

Haredi officers operate in Jenin

Combat soldiers from the officers' and commanders' course of the Haredi Brigade operated in Jenin, detained wanted suspects for questioning, located weapons, and discovered incitement materials.

Haredi officers operate in Jenin

Reserve Duty:

Cities with the highest numbers of reserve-duty soldiers

Tel Aviv-Jaffa leads in number of reservists, with 42,000 serving, followed by Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion, Be'er Sheva, and Haifa; more than 1/3 are parents, highlighting the personal and family sacrifices made during the wartime period.

Cities with the highest numbers of reserve-duty soldiers

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

IDF says it has struck the main headquarters of Hamas' naval police in Khan Younis, which was used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF forces and Israel.

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

Fallen soldier's brother:

'He was a man of the book and the sword'

Amitai Yaari recalled his fallen brother, Sgt. Ohad Yaari's love of Torah, military service, and ability to bring joy to everyone around him.

'He was a man of the book and the sword'

Israel returns to near-normal activity after Iran attacks

The Home Front Command eased restrictions nationwide, allowing schools, workplaces, and activities to resume in most areas of the country on Tuesday.

Israel returns to near-normal activity after Iran attacks

The moving letter waiting for soldiers in Lebanon

IDF soldier Yehonatan Gottlieb published an unusual letter found in one of the villages, in which local residents thanked the IDF.

The moving letter waiting for soldiers in Lebanon

3 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash, Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara, and Abdallah Allah Riyad Masoud Qadoum were eliminated

3 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Golani soldier removed from combat role over “Messiah" patch

Rosh Yeshiva criticizes battalion commander’s decision to remove a Golani Brigade soldier from combat duty after he wore a “Messiah" patch during operational activity.

Golani soldier removed from combat role over “Messiah" patch

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Following Iranian violation of ceasefire, IDF says defense system prepared for fighting with Iran to last days or even longer.

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

Following Iranian barrages

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

IDF Spokesperson:

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issues a statement following the missile barrages from Iran toward Israel, clarifying that the IDF is fully prepared to strike.

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Following Beirut strike:

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Minutes from Israeli border:

Hezbollah's underground terror city

IDF forces uncovered a large-scale network of terror tunnels on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah's underground terror city

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Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Border Police officers located seven suspects at the site, all residents of the Hebron area who were staying in Israel illegally. They were arrested and transferred for questioning.

Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, a Hamas Nukhba commander, who played a leading role in the massacre on Kissufim, was eliminated.

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF forces discovered a significant bunker used by Hezbollah at the Beaufort Castle complex, which was intended for emergencies.

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF investigating

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby

The IDF says it is probing an incident in Hebron where soldiers shot at a vehicle. PA health bureau claims the soldiers killed a baby and wounded his parents.

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Three officers were wounded, two seriously,, in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Duvdevan soldiers arrested two terrorists in a special operatio. The suspects had been working to advance terror plots against security forces and Israeli civilians.

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

IDF:

Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

IDF activity in southern Lebanon led to the elimination of Abd Harb, a senior commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, who was responsible for assembling and operating explosive devices.

Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

Bereaved brother:

'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

Shachar, younger brother of fallen soldier Captain Eitan Lemberg, says: 'In his high school yearbook, someone wrote that he would one day become IDF chief of staff because he cared so much.'

'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

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Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

The IDF on Thursday evening released footage of outgoing Golani Brigade commander Lt. Col. Adi Ganon at the start of the assault to capture Beaufort Castle.

Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

From the air and sea

IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that during a combined air and naval strike, senior members of the General Security apparatus of the Hamas terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip were eliminated.

IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus

Report: Hamas probes intelligence failures after key killings

A report says Hamas is investigating intelligence failures and security breaches following a sharp rise in Israeli operations targeting leaders.

Report: Hamas probes intelligence failures after key killings

Using 6 tons of explosives

IDF destroys over 20 terror sites in southern Lebanon

Within minutes, soldiers dismantled more than 20 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon. Later, troops located and dismantled a booby-trapped explosives storage facility.

IDF destroys over 20 terror sites in southern Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff:

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

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Dozens of Hamas terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

After four months of operations in the northern Gaza Strip: The 252nd Division has completed its mission.

Dozens of Hamas terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

IDF warns of troubling UNIFIL activity

IDF officials told lawmakers that UNIFIL personnel gathered intelligence on Israeli troops, with information allegedly reaching Hezbollah.

IDF warns of troubling UNIFIL activity

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Sirens activated this morning in the areas of Manara, Kiryat Shmona, & Misgav Am. IAF intercepts UAV & 2 other projectiles from Lebanon.

Hezbollah attacked twice within hours; Will Israel strike Beirut?

Soldier arrested over “Messiah Patch" released from jail

A Nahal Brigade soldier who was sentenced to prison for wearing a patch bearing the word “Messiah" in the presence of the IDF Chief of Staff was released from military prison today after serving 18 days behind bars.

Soldier arrested over “Messiah Patch" released from jail

Religious Zionist Rabbis:

Supreme Court ruling on mixed service is a disasterfor the IDF

A group of senior rabbis affiliated with the Torat Ha'aretz HaTova organization has signed a strongly worded letter opposing expansion of judicial authority into matters of security, the military, and the Jewish character of the State of Israel.

Supreme Court ruling on mixed service is a disasterfor the IDF

Southern Lebanon:

Four soldiers wounded in explosive drone attack

Four reservists wounded when explosive drone strikes during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated for medical treatment.

Four soldiers wounded in explosive drone attack

Changes from war lessons

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

The head of the Operations Division in the Military Intelligence Directorate said that the Intelligence Directorate failed to provide warning ahead of the October 7 attack.

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

Brig. General questioned on suspicion of moral offenses, resigns

Brig. Gen. Yisrael Shomer, head of the IDF Operations Division, was questioned by the MPCID on suspicion of morality-related offenses.

Brig. General questioned on suspicion of moral offenses, resigns

After the ceasefire:

Home Front Command eases guidelines in the north

Following an updated situational assessment and after the declaration of a ceasefire, the Home Front Command announced significant relaxations to the safety guidelines for northern areas.

Home Front Command eases guidelines in the north

Footage from Lebanon:

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

Givati Brigade soldiers crossed the Litani River, eliminated terrorists, and uncovered hundreds of weapons. The brigade commander described the fighting and its significance in protecting northern Israeli communities.

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

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Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Terrorist who held Oron Shaul’s body faces trial

1.5 years after his arrest, it was revealed that the terrorist provided investigators with the exact location where he had kept the body of Oron Shaul.

Terrorist who held Oron Shaul’s body faces trial