News and updates about IDF

Footage from the buffer zone:

IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

A brigade-level operation has concluded on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Buffer Zone. Forces located a Syrian army outpost containing a cache of weapons.

IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

Operation Bashan Arrow:

320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

IDF publishes new details on the operations in Syria to prevent Assad's weapons from falling into the hands of Islamists who toppled his regime.

320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

Incident in northern Gaza:

Soldiers were traveling in violation of guidelines

The Southern Command prohibits the transportation of soldiers on the battlefield during daylight hours. Three soldiers were killed when they were ambushed on the way back to Israeli territory.

Soldiers were traveling in violation of guidelines

US official backs Israeli operations in Syrian territory

A US administration official expressed support for Israel's advance into Syrian territory telling Kan News: 'No nation can tolerate terror groups being right on their doorstep'

US official backs Israeli operations in Syrian territory

Reports:

Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

In the wake of the toppling of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Israel has struck more than 250 targets across Syria. Reports say the IDF has taken control of nine villages in the southern suburbs of Damascus.

Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

Saudi Arabia:

'Israel determined to sabotage Syria's security'

Saudi Arabia continues recent trend of criticism of Israel, this time denouncing IDF operations at the UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights.

'Israel determined to sabotage Syria's security'

Serious security breach:

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

UAVs infiltrate the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, photographing key areas of the base; IAF says effective solution has not yet been found.

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

3 IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Zano, Staff Sergeant Barak Daniel Halpern, and Sergeant Omri Cohen, were killed in battle in northern Gaza.

3 IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Multiple armed suspects eliminated in Samaria airstrike

Several armed individuals were identified during IDF counterterrorism activity in Tubas in Samaria to apprehend a wanted suspect and to thwart terrorist infrastructure sites. An IAF aircraft struck and eliminated them.

Multiple armed suspects eliminated in Samaria airstrike

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Security forces operated in the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming attack at the al-Fawar Junction on Saturday and questioned individuals suspected of aiding the terrorist. 10 terrorists were arrested across Judea and Samaria.

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Four IDF reservists killed in tunnel collapse in Lebanon

Maj. (Res.) Evgeny Zinershain, Cpt. (Res.) Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein, Ms. Sgt. (Res.) Binyamin Destaw Negose, and SFC (Res.) Erez Ben Efraim were killed when the tunnel they were searching exploded and collapsed.

Four IDF reservists killed in tunnel collapse in Lebanon

Norman Finkelstein, you’re safe, now

According to Norman Finkelstein, the latent meaning of the Jewish tradition of blessing L’Chayim is a death wish on every non-Jew, and in particular, Gazan Arabs. Opinion.

Norman Finkelstein, you’re safe, now

Photos:

Sayeret Shaldag soldiers operate in the Syrian Hermon region

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos from Sunday's operation by the 5101st Unit (Sayeret Shaldag) in the Syrian Hermon region, after the toppling of the Assad regime.

Sayeret Shaldag soldiers operate in the Syrian Hermon region

Watch:

IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Following the fall of the Assad regime, the IDF has released footage of its troops operating along the Syrian border as well as the work to fortify the engineering barrier along the border.

IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Israeli activists set up encampment in southern Lebanon

The Uri Tzafon movement set up an encampment and planted trees near the village of Maroun al-Ras. The activists left after the military arrived.

Israeli activists set up encampment in southern Lebanon

Gaza:

Terrorists launch mortar shells near Humanitarian Corridor

Terrorists launch mortar shells towards IDF troops, several meters from the area of the Humanitarian Corridor and adjacent to the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Terrorists launch mortar shells near Humanitarian Corridor

First time since 1973

IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon

The IDF has captured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon which was abandoned by the army of now-former President Bashar al-Assad.

IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon

Watch:

IDF concludes targeted operation in northern Gaza

Gaza Division troops dismantle underground terrorist tunnel route in the Jabaliya area in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF concludes targeted operation in northern Gaza

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

Druze communities in the Golan area have moved to online classes, and new restrictions are in place to govern agricultural activity in the region.

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

IDF operates in south Lebanon to locate weapons, remove threats

During searches in the area, the troops located and dismantled ready-to-use weapons in a storage facility in a civilian area.

IDF operates in south Lebanon to locate weapons, remove threats

Religious Zionist towns lead Israel in reserve days served

Following a request by the Freedom of Information Movement, the IDF provided data segmented by settlement as a basis for fair discussions about contributions to national defense by different sectors.

Religious Zionist towns lead Israel in reserve days served

Fall of the Assad regime:

IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone

Significant infantry and tank forces enter buffer zone to prevent rebels who toppled the Assad regime from entering the zone and threatening northern Israel.

IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone

As Assad regime nears collapse:

IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Amid the developments in Syria and concerns that the Assad regime may be close to collapsing the Israeli Security Cabinet will meet on both Saturday and Sunday evening.

IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias

New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Fox News Digital obtains video footage and documents showing Hezbollah laid the groundwork for an attack on northern Israel which would have been reminiscent of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. IDF official: The plan has been effectively eliminated.

New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Over a year after 10/7:

IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

The decision follows criticism that female observers were left defenseless when their bases were invaded on October 7.

IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

Senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces eliminated

Osama Ghanim held a key role in implementing Hamas’ brutal methods, which included conducting harsh civilian interrogations while violating human rights.

Senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces eliminated

Report:

USA intelligence believes Hezbollah is rebuilding

Hezbollah is attempting to restore its capabilities and rebuild stockpiles following the severe damage from Israeli attacks.

USA intelligence believes Hezbollah is rebuilding

'Exceeded his authority'

IDF Spokesman criticizes government, is immediately reprimanded

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari criticized Knesset legislation that would grant immunity to soldiers who pass on classified information, without authorization, to the political echelon.

IDF Spokesman criticizes government, is immediately reprimanded

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Ayman Ghanam, the head of a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a terrorist attack and posed an imminent threat to Israeli civilians, arrested in Nablus hospital.

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Minister Katz reveals:

IAF participated in pager explosions

The Defense Ministry spokesperson changed the text of Defense Minister Katz's remarks at the Tel Nof Airbase to omit the detail, but in the footage it released he is heard clearly mentioning the attack that wounded thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.

IAF participated in pager explosions

IDF investigation:

Hostages whose bodies were recovered were murdered by captors

The IDF found that six hostages whose bodies were recovered in August were most probably murdered in captivity, but did not rule out the possibility that they were killed as the result of an airstrike.

Hostages whose bodies were recovered were murdered by captors

'Rise from this grief'

Sgt. Yair Hanania's last letter before he fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Hanania's family discovered a letter he wrote before he was killed in battle against Hamas in case he did not return from the war calling on them to continue to act to fix the world.

Sgt. Yair Hanania's last letter before he fell in battle in Gaza

First haredi Air Force ground technical crew formed

Haredi soldiers certified as first-level technicians on F-16 fighter jets to serve at Air Force operational center.

First haredi Air Force ground technical crew formed

IDF:

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

Following warrants issued against Netanyahu and Gallant in the Hague, IDF instructs soldiers who served in Gaza to avoid leaving the country for fear of arrest.

Hague ruling endangers IDF soldiers travelling abroad

IDF Chief in south Lebanon:

Mission is to ensure area doesn't revert to terror infrastructure

IDF Chief of Staff holds situational assessment in the southern Lebanon region. ' Here, in the first circle of closer villages, there are no operatives. What was here has been destroyed.'

Mission is to ensure area doesn't revert to terror infrastructure

Hezbollah rep. to Syrian military eliminated

Salman Nemer Jamaa, Hezbollah’s representative to the Syrian military, eliminated in IAF strike in Damascus.

Hezbollah rep. to Syrian military eliminated

IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnels, clears 'all threats' near Mt. Dov

810th “Mountains” Regional Brigade neutralizes Hezbollah underground infrastructure in Mount Dov area.

IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnels, clears 'all threats' near Mt. Dov

IDF establishes new unit in Golan Heights

In a formal ceremony led by Brigadier General Yair Pelai, a new unit named 'Pereh' was established to enhance operational response in the Golan Heights.

IDF establishes new unit in Golan Heights

After Hezbollah mortar attack:

IAF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF announces that air force striking in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired 2 mortar rounds at northern Israel in first such attack since the ceasefire.

IAF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

On the Law exempting Yeshiva Students from Military Service

It is a great commandment from the Torah to save a person in danger. When it comes to saving all of Israel, it is considered a clear obligatory war. The commandment to study Torah does not override the commandment to enlist in the army but the discussion about the government’s survival is a different matter and coercive conscription is not feasible

On the Law exempting Yeshiva Students from Military Service

Deputy Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'Strain is evident, important to expand our ranks'

'Military efforts will intensify until Hamas is destroyed,' says Deputy Chief of Staff to combat soldiers in Gaza.'

'Strain is evident, important to expand our ranks'

IDF rejects Ya'alon's statements:

'Serious accusations that harm soldiers'

IDF issues a statement rejecting former Defense Minister's allegations of ethnic cleansing. 'IDF operates in accordance with international law.'

'Serious accusations that harm soldiers'

Netanyahu:

We're following situation in Syria, enforcing Lebanon ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to new recruits for the Armored Corps, stresses, 'We're aggressively enforcing the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, any violation is met by a powerful response by the IDF.'

We're following situation in Syria, enforcing Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli airstrike targets terrorists in Jenin

The IDF reported an airstrike targeting a terrorist cell in northern Samaria, linked to recent attacks.

Israeli airstrike targets terrorists in Jenin

Ballistic missile from Yemen

Sirens sounded in Shfela region

Sirens heard in Beit Shemesh, Modi’in, Ramle, Lod, and many other communities in the Shfela region. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory.

Sirens sounded in Shfela region

Report:

Netanyahu, Katz want Halevi to step down in 2-3 months

Kan 11 News report says Israel’s political leadership wants IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to step down around the conclusion of the 60-day trial period for the Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

Netanyahu, Katz want Halevi to step down in 2-3 months

Lebanon ceasefire:

IDF identifies and thwarts terrorist activity in southern Lebanon

IDF identifies terrorist activity and movement of a Hezbollah portable rocket launcher, says threat was thwarted in an IAF strike.

IDF identifies and thwarts terrorist activity in southern Lebanon

After Samaria attack:

Security forces operate at the home of the terrorist

IDF and Shin Bet say the terrorist, Samer Mohammed Hussein, is a former prisoner who served time in Israeli prisons over terror-related activities he carried out for the Hamas terrorist organization.

Security forces operate at the home of the terrorist

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi hints at resignation after the conclusion of October 7 inquiries. He emphasized the importance of the process and commander accountability.

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

IDF Northern Command head:

We'll aggressively enforce ceasefire, won't let Hezbollah return

Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, says IDF ready to resume combat in Lebanon if Hezbollah 'makes a mistake.'

We'll aggressively enforce ceasefire, won't let Hezbollah return

Over 12,500 terror targets:

IDF summarizes Operation Northern Arrows

During Operation Northern Arrows, 2,500 senior Hezbollah members were eliminated and most of its launch capabilities were eliminated.

IDF summarizes Operation Northern Arrows

Netanyahu visits IDF Space Center

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited IDF Unit 990 and was briefed about the nation's satellites and the campaign in space, as well as future force-building processes in the field.

Netanyahu visits IDF Space Center

Updated rules of engagement

'Armed terrorists and Hezbollah operatives will be eliminated'

The IDF announced that it would act aggressively against Hezbollah and terrorists pretending to be civilians to maintain its operational achievements.

'Armed terrorists and Hezbollah operatives will be eliminated'

IDF Spokesman:

'Today we enforced ceasefire violations in the field'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari summarizes the first day of the ceasefire. ' The IDF's mission is to enforce the agreement - any violation of the ceasefire will be met with fire.'

'Today we enforced ceasefire violations in the field'

Report:

IDF foiled Hezbollah attempt to develop chemical weapons

According to the unsourced report, the weapons were meant to be used by Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force during an invasion of Israeli territory.

IDF foiled Hezbollah attempt to develop chemical weapons

1st day of the ceasefire

IDF: Violations will be enforced, will see if ceasefire will last

The IDF summarized the first day of the ceasefire and emphasized that the test of the agreement will be the enforcement against Hezbollah's violations and attempts to rebuild its war machine.

IDF: Violations will be enforced, will see if ceasefire will last

Moments before ceasefire:

IDF strikes Hezbollah's largest missile production site

Due to its proximity to Syria, the site was a central point through which thousands of weapons components and even terrorist operatives were smuggled between Syria and Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah's largest missile production site

Gaza:

Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from hospital

Hamas terrorists fired anti-tank missiles from the Indonesian Hospital at IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip.

Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from hospital

Netanyahu and Katz:

IDF ordered not to allow return to Lebanese border villages yet

PM and Defense Minister order IDF not to allow residents of Lebanese villages on the border with Israel to return to their homes yet, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF ordered not to allow return to Lebanese border villages yet

Chief of Staff:

'Ceasefire enforcement will be more determined than the fighting'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi comments on Lebanon ceasefire, says 'We are very, very determined to enforce the guidelines and bring about a completely different reality to the residents of the North.'

'Ceasefire enforcement will be more determined than the fighting'