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IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas responsible for putting hostages' lives at risk'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagar delivers statement on release of 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages, including the mobs that surrounded the hostages as they were being released.

'Hamas responsible for putting hostages' lives at risk'

IDF spokesman: Hamas did not keep the deal

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says there is great concern over fate of Bibas family. 'Israel expects to receive certainty on the matter.'

IDF spokesman: Hamas did not keep the deal

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Emily, Doron, and Romi are now in safe hands'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addressed the press as Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher returned to Israel.

'Emily, Doron, and Romi are now in safe hands'

IDF Spokesperson:

Ceasefire didn't begin, Hamas didn't give names of hostages

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari delivers a statement to the media as the ceasefire was supposed to come into effect and following the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul, a decade after he fell in Operation Protective Edge.

Ceasefire didn't begin, Hamas didn't give names of hostages

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered IDF Chief of Staff Halevi to fully cooperate with the State Comptroller's probe into the IDF's conduct leading up to and during the October 7th Massacre.

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

IDF Spokesman apologizes for criticizing proposed law

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari apologized for his criticism of the 'Feldstein Law', admitting he overstepped his boundaries.

IDF Spokesman apologizes for criticizing proposed law

IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event

Thousands of participants filled the Beit Menachem Synagogue in Kfar Chabad last week at the celebration marking the 19th of Kislev.

IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event

Hagari on Yemen strikes:

'We will continue to act against anyone that threatens Israel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks about the strikes in Yemen: The Houthis have become a global threat, we will continue to act against anyone- anyone in the Middle East that threatens the State of Israel.

'We will continue to act against anyone that threatens Israel'

IDF spokesman contending for two positions in the General Staff

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is in the running for two positions within the IDF's General Staff. The IDF Chief of Staff is expected to decide on his future in the coming months.

IDF spokesman contending for two positions in the General Staff

Sources:

IDF spokesman's words are a 'major warning sign'

Sources close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say he is likely to let IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari's statements slide following apology and reprimand from IDF Chief of Staff, but will not ignore such statements in the future.

IDF spokesman's words are a 'major warning sign'

'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

IDF spokesman:

We won't allow weapons to be smuggled through Syria to Hezbollah

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari tells Sky News Arabia: 'Hezbollah was defeated in battle, our message is clear: Any attempt to threaten Israel will be answered with action.'

We won't allow weapons to be smuggled through Syria to Hezbollah

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'

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF has seized 3,200 explosives, 2,500 missiles in Lebanon

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says, 'In the past month alone, we have struck more than 3,200 targets in southern Lebanon, including approximately 350 weapons storage facilities.'

IDF has seized 3,200 explosives, 2,500 missiles in Lebanon

IDF spokesman:

We will soon strike economic targets belonging to Hezbollah

'In the coming days, we will reveal how Iran funds Hezbollah's terror activities by using civilian institutions, associations, and NGOs that act as fronts for terrorism,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

We will soon strike economic targets belonging to Hezbollah

IDF spokesman:

Sinwar has been eliminated, but our mission is not over

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari notes Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sent his soldiers to massacre Israeli civilians, as Sinwar and his family hid safely underground.

Sinwar has been eliminated, but our mission is not over

Watch:

Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar preparing for a lengthy stay in Gaza's tunnels, on the night before the October 7 massacre.

Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF: Rumors of hostage rescue are untrue

For the third time in less than 24 hours, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari clarifies that Israelis held captive in Gaza were not freed; investigation opened.

IDF: Rumors of hostage rescue are untrue

IDF Spokesperson:

'Our work is not done, we won't rest until all hostages are home'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details the crimes of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar following his elimination, notes that 101 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza.

'Our work is not done, we won't rest until all hostages are home'

Wounded and alone

Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari published drone footage showing mass murderer Yahya Sinwar moments before his elimination.

Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

'Gear ready to raid Israel'

Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon

The IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari toured a Hezbollah stronghold in a village in southern Lebanon.

Watch: A tour of a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon

IDF spokesman:

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on why IDF is operating in Dahieh: 'Dahieh is not like the rest of Beirut, it's Hezbollah's stronghold. When we say our war is not against the citizens of Lebanon, we mean it: We are sacrificing the element of surprise to warn civilians.'

Dahieh is where Hezbollah decisions are made

IDF Spokesperson:

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reveals that the Hezbollah commanders who were eliminated on Monday were responsible for executing Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to recent events, promises Israel is prepared for potential terror attacks on first anniversary of October 7 massacre, adds Israel will respond to Iran missile attack 'in a place and time of our choosing, according to the directives of the political echelon.'

IDF spokesman: Israel on high alert for October 7 terror attacks

IDF spokesman reveals:

IDF destroyed Lebanon tunnel intended for use in invading Israel

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says over 2,000 Hezbollah terror infrastructure destroyed, 440 terrorists killed.

IDF destroyed Lebanon tunnel intended for use in invading Israel

IDF Spokesperson:

'This attack will have consequences'

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari delivered a special message warning of Israel's response to the Iranian attack.

'This attack will have consequences'

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details Hezbollah's plan to commit an October 7-style attack throughout northern Israel.

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

IDF spokesman:

'Our war is with Hezbollah, not the people of Lebanon'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari explains Israel's targeted raids in Lebanon, stresses, 'Hezbollah is the world's largest non-state army, southern Lebanon is swarming with Hezbollah terrorists and weapons.'

'Our war is with Hezbollah, not the people of Lebanon'

IDF Spokesperson:

'We have lost the public's trust'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals for the first time a conversation with a returned hostage and how it affected him throughout the war.

'We have lost the public's trust'

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

In first statement following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari imposes restrictions on gatherings in central Israel.

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says the IDF is still looking into the results of the strike on the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, stresses it "was a very accurate strike".

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

IDF Spokesperson:

'We destroyed missiles with ranges of 1000s of km'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari gave a third press conference in one day, due to escalation of fighting in Lebanon.

'We destroyed missiles with ranges of 1000s of km'

IDF spokesman:

We're preparing to strike in Beqaa, Lebanon

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari speaks following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warns Lebanese civilians to distance themselves from Hezbollah missiles.

We're preparing to strike in Beqaa, Lebanon

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is asked whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is still alive, responds, 'I can neither confirm nor deny.'

IDF: We have no information that Sinwar is dead

IDF spokesman:

Terrorists create designated openings for missiles - inside homes

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari warns Lebanese of the dangers embedded in their homes and villages, warns them to move 'immediately' out of harm's way.

Terrorists create designated openings for missiles - inside homes

IDF spokesperson:

We attacked after confirming preparations to attack Israel

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari issued a statement following the intensification of the bombings in Lebanon and in light of the continued firing towards northern Israel.

We attacked after confirming preparations to attack Israel

IDF Spokesperson:

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, and other top Hezbollah terrorists, were hiding beneath a residential building and were plotting to execute a "Plan to Conquer the Galilee".

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

Blood stains in the dark:

Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered

In newly released footage, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari enters tunnel where 6 hostages were executed, reveals the blood stains that shows where they were murdered.

Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino were found 1 km from location where Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued last week.

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari briefed the press after the rescue of Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

'Ignoring the goals of the war'

Diplomatic official criticizes IDF Spokesperson

Diplomatic official official criticizes IDF Spokesperson who said in a statement to the media that Israel is "committed to one central war objective - the return of the 109 hostages".

Diplomatic official criticizes IDF Spokesperson

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets striking targets belonging to Hezbollah that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in the north.

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

IDF Spokesperson:

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses the pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah targets that posed an imminent threat to Israel's citizens.

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

IDF Spokesperson:

Still no change to Home Front Command guidelines

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: 'We continue to gather intelligence and to prepare for strikes in the skies of Lebanon, and in all arenas - all the time.'

Still no change to Home Front Command guidelines

IDF Spokesperson:

'We are prepared to intercept threats in real-time'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivered a press briefing on Monday evening addressing the threat of imminent attack by Iran and Hezbollah, says not change to Home Front Command instructions.

'We are prepared to intercept threats in real-time'

This is how the IDF spokesman reacted to Sinwar's new role

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari comments in interview with Al-Arabiya on the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as head of Hamas' political bureau.

This is how the IDF spokesman reacted to Sinwar's new role

IDF spokesman:

'No change in the instructions, our finger is on the pulse'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari issues clarification amid wave of rumors and reports about the Iranian response to the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its territory.

'No change in the instructions, our finger is on the pulse'

IDF spox on Iranian threat:

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed preparations for Iranian retaliation for the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'The military is on high alert'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that other than the elimination of Fuad Shukr in Lebanon the IDF did not strike anywhere else in the Middle East that night.

'The military is on high alert'

IDF spokesman:

'Eliminated terrorist was responsible for Majdal Shams massacre'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari after the elimination of terrorist Fuad Shukr: We do not seek a war, but we are well prepared for it.

'Eliminated terrorist was responsible for Majdal Shams massacre'

IDF Spokesman apologizes for remarks on Majdal Shams massacre

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari apologizes for saying 'no one thought' Hezbollah would fire a rocket at a soccer where children were playing.

IDF Spokesman apologizes for remarks on Majdal Shams massacre

IDF spokesman:

'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari rejects Hezbollah's denial of responsibility, says IDF has proof Hezbollah fired the rocket which hit Majdal Shams soccer field. 'We are preparing a response.'

'Hezbollah murdered ten children in this brutal attack'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed the joint IDF and ISA mission to recover the bodies of five Israelis that were being held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that the UAV that exploded in Tel Aviv was an Iranian-made Samad-3 and was launched from Yemen.

'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened'

IDF refutes soldiers' criticism

'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

IDF Spokesman R. Adm. Daniel Hagari refuted criticism by soldiers who claimed that the IDF's inquiry into the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri was lacking important information.

'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas will still exist in 5 years'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says in interview with ABC that Hamas will continue to function as a terrorist organization in Gaza in the years to come.

'Hamas will still exist in 5 years'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that whoever says that Israel could destroy Hamas is misleading the public.

'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

IDF Spokesman:

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman:

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers an update in English on the investigation into the airstrike in the Rafah area on Sunday.

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition