IDF Intelligence

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

Outgoing Intelligence Chief:

'Responsiblity for failure is mine, I beg your forgiveness'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the outgoing head of the Military Intelligence Directorate. accepts responsibility for intelligence failures ahead of October 7 in tearful farewell address.

Serious Allegation:

Intelligence soldier had affair with Palestinian from Ramallah

An IDF Intelligence Corps soldier in a classified position had an affair with a Palestinian from Ramallah and was arrested twice in Area A by the Palestinian Authority police. The Military Police have started an investigation.

IDF Spokesman:

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

Gen. Shlomi Binder appointed head of Military Intelligence

Operations Division head Brigadier General Shlomi Binder named as replacement for Major General Aharon Haliva, who announced his resignation from the Military Intelligence Directorate following October 7.

Lapid demands Netanyahu follow intelligence chief and resign

Opposition leader reacts to resignation of Major General Aharon Haliva in wake of October 7 by calling on PM to step down as well.

IDF Intelligence Chief:

'Not certain the worst is behind us'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva hinted at accusations against him as being responsible for the failures that led to October 7th and discussed the resignation of the head of the directorate's research department, Amit Sa'ar.

Military Intelligence chief to resign at war's end

Military Intelligence Directorate chief Major General Aharon Haliva tells families of kidnapped soldiers 'we are responsible, we are guilty. I will go home at the end of the war.'

IDF Research Department chief to resign

Brig. Gen. Amit Saar is expected to step down in May or June following the military inquiry into the events of October 7th.

Netanyahu:

'We say to Hamas terrorists: We see you and we will reach you'

IDF visits IDF Intelligence Unit 9900 to observe how intelligence gathering aids in the war against Hamas in Gaza.

Gaza Resident:

Hamas is blocking the evacuation

A man from Gaza confirms to the IDF's intelligence services that Hamas troops are preventing civilians from leaving targeted areas.

Israel is civilization. Its enemies, barbarism

The current war is black and white: the civilized against the barbarians. Opinion.

Mitch McConnell:

'No place in the Republican Party for antisemitism'

Mitch McConnell condemns antisemitism after Republicans Greene, Gosar and Rogers speak at white nationalist’s conference

Mother of officer who died in prison: 'My son was healthy'

Mother of Captain T., who died in a military prison, calls for investigation to rule out murder. 'He always did things out of the box.'

'Knowing we prevented missile attacks gives me peace of mind'

"Preventing rocket attacks gives me tremendous peace of mind," says intelligence officer.

IDF receives toxicity results for dead intelligence officer

'Treat him as dead in service,' dead intelligence officer's parents demand.

IDF: We will not hesitate to strike Hezbollah

Israeli intelligence reports daily cases of Hezbollah terrorists embedding themselves among Lebanon's civilian population.

IDF allows family to view indictment against dead intel officer

Military prosecution holds hearing, allows family of dead intelligence officer to examine indictment against him.

IDF intelligence officer accused of €200 mil scam

An Austrian court is accusing a former IDF cyber intelligence officer of multi-million Euro scam involving binary options.

IDF Intelligence warns of Israeli coronavirus mutation

Those arriving to Israel may bring in vaccine-resistant mutation, report says.

Also post-recovery:

'Severe fatigue, headaches, impaired sense of taste'

Military Intelligence report: COVID-19 symptoms may linger months after virus passed, with persistent coughing and difficulty breathing.

Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad

Mossad and Military Intelligence Directorate have thwarted dozens of attacks planned by ISIS and Iran in dozens of countries.

The mole inside the Hezbollah tunnel

IDF Intel Directorate:

IDF pursues 'campaign between wars'

Netanyahu: 'Those wishing to kill us know how stubborn and determined we are. Iranian aggression from anywhere will face IDF's steel fist.'

'We have no intention of compromising on our security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks at event marking 70 years since the founding of the IDF Intelligence Corps.

Military Intelligence head: 'We're in one of the safest periods'

IDF Intelligence Directorate head speaks to closed meeting of world internal security ministers, claims terror significantly weakened.

'A Shi'ite arrow is carving up the Middle East'

IDF military intelligence chief warns Iran working to take over large swathes of the Middle East.

High praise for elite intelligence unit

Military Intelligence Directorate honors elite unit responsible for collecting intelligence from live sources both in Israel and abroad.

IDF relocates to the Negev: 'A national project'

Defense Minister: 'Military Intelligence is a national asset and its transfer to the south is a national project."

First since 1998:

Massive IDF wargames involving tens of thousands of soldiers

Forces to simulate infiltration and takeover of northern village as well as massive fire and IDF attack against enemy in air, land and sea.

Soldiers surprise Shimon Peres with present for 93rd birthday

Former President Shimon Peres interrupted during speech by soldiers singing happy birthday. Peres turned 93 today.

IDF's plan to beat terror: Peace talks with the PA

Intelligence Corps head presents Cabinet with annual appraisal, says 'diplomatic process' needed to stop Abbas's terrorists from attacking.

How close surveillance helped eliminate Samir Kuntar

Defense establishment refuses to comment on Samir Kuntar hit, but notes it keeps track of whereabouts of senior terrorists globally.

Syria is '50 Shades of Black,' Says IDF Intelligence Chief

IDF Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Hertzi Halevi warns FIDF gala audience that internal violence along Syria's borders is growing.

Revealed: Info Withheld from PM before Yom Kippur War

Intelligence head admitted to not giving PM Golda Meir intelligence before the Yom Kippur War. ‘We weren’t sure.’

IDF ‘Graduates’ Form New Tech Elite

‘Graduates’ of IDF tech unit lead top Israeli businesses.

Iran Nuke Progress Slow But Steady, Assumes Strike ‘Not Likely’

Iran is making slow but steady progress in its nuclear development program, and believes a military strike is “not likely” says MI chief.

Soldiers Warned of Loose Lips on Railway

New IDF campaign focuses on soldiers in railway stations, warns them not to talk about military matters.

IDF Intel Chief: 200,000 Missiles Aimed at Israel

There are some 200,000 missiles and rockets aimed at Israel, a top IDF official said Thursday - and no part of the country is "safe" anymore

IDF 'Granite' Vehicle Debuts

New field intelligence vehicle – based on a Ford model – is to arrive in the south for tests.

Israel Relying on Intelligence, Reduces Troop Deployment

The IDF is relying more on intelligence and less on troops in Judea and Samaria, military sources say, hoping Arabs won’t escalate the Intifada.

Incoming MI Chief: Victory in Battle is the Test

The new Head of Military Intelligence, Major-General Aviv Kochavi, was commander of Gaza Division during 'Disengagement.'