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Footage from Gaza: Terrorists fire - and are eliminated

Armed terrorists attempted to harm IDF forces in Gaza, but were eliminated before they could cause harm, IDF says.

IDF concludes operation area near Rafah 'yellow line'

IDF dismantles underground tunnel route along 'yellow line,' clears threats where it runs through Rafah area.

IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Gaza tunnel shaft

IDF troops eliminate six additional terrorists in underground tunnel shaft in Rafah.

Report: Hamas to begin disarming within two weeks

Sources in US President Donald Trump's 'Peace Council' claim Hamas will begin disarming in March.

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Soldiers reenact elimination of four terrorists in eastern Rafah

Israeli forces who neutralized four terrorists in eastern Rafah describe how they engaged the attackers in close-quarters combat and coordinated with armored units-without sustaining any casualties.

Blatant ceasefire violation:

Four terrorists fire at IDF soldiers in Rafah

In yet another blatant violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, four terrorists fire at IDF troops operating in the Rafah area.

Exited Rafah tunnel

IDF captures key Hamas commander

The IDF and Shin Bet arrest Hamas commander who was among eight terrorists who exited a tunnel in Rafah. Three terrorists were eliminated, and searches continue for the remaining terrorists.

Cameras and RPG ammo

Watch: Golani troops operate against Hamas in Rafah

While operating along the Yellow Line in eastern Rafah, Golani Brigade troops have located weapons and surveillance equipment, including AK-47 rifles and RPG rockets.

Hamas on Abu Shabab's death:

'Inevitable fate of anyone who betrays their people'

Hamas denounces Yasser Abu Shabab following his death in a militia confrontation in eastern Rafah, accusing him of collaboration and praising clans that rejected him.

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Trump:

'Gaza peace plan phase two coming pretty soon'

President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.

Finance Minister blocks Gaza reconstruction

Gaza reconstruction delayed until further notice after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams brakes on the plan, report says.

New footage:

IDF troops hunt down terrorists in eastern Rafah

IDF continues to combat the terror tunnels in the Israeli-controlled area in southern Gaza, eliminating over 40 terrorists who were hiding underground over the past week alone.

After Rafah strike

IDF examining if Janina Battalion Commander, Deputy eliminated

The IDF is investigating whether two of the terrorists eliminated in the air strike in Gaza this morning (Sunday) are the commander of the East Rafah battalion and his deputy.

Nine terrorists eliminated in east Rafah tunnel

IDF locates and eliminates nine additional terrorists in underground terror infrastructure in eastern Rafah.

'Green Rafah'

Fury as IDF begins rebuilding Rafah before Hamas disarms

Israel preparing to implement next phase of US plan for Gaza, despite promises that reconstruction will only begin after Gaza demilitarization.

Yasser Abu Shabab captures Hamas terrorists from Rafah tunnel

Yasser Abu Shabab claims that four Hamas terrorists surrendered to his men in Rafah. In footage, one of them is seen discussing Hamas activities. The terrorists were handed over to the IDF.

Rafah: Terrorists exiting tunnel eliminated in aerial strike

IDF publishes footage of terrorist eliminations in Rafah, stressing operation to locate local terror cells is ongoing.

Six terrorists eliminated in Rafah

Search for terrorists in Rafah continues, six terrorists identified near underground terror infrastructure.

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Nahal and Golani clean up Rafah, major tunnel network destroyed

Nahal and Golani forces, operating with the Yahalom Unit, dismantled hundreds of meters of Rafah terror tunnels, struck more than 60 targets, and eliminated 11 terrorists after 17 emerged from an underground route.

Rafah: 17 terrorists in 24 hours

In 24-hour pursuit, IDF forces eliminate or capture 17 Hamas terrorists who attempted to escape Rafah tunnels.

Gaza: IDF strikes eliminate top terrorists

IDF strikes in Gaza, eliminating terrorists attempting to harm soldiers; Hamas informs US envoys that ceasefire is 'over.'

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Terrorists try to flee Rafah tunnel

IDF commanders assessing the Rafah area after 15 terrorists tried escaping tunnels. Footage shows them running among ruins. One captured terrorist: “We went out of the tunnel in search of food and water”.

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15 terrorists left tunnels in Rafah, 11 killed or detained

The IDF revealed that 15 terrorists emerged from tunnels at two different locations east of the yellow line in eastern Rafah. IDF eliminated six, arrested five, and is searching for the others.

Cleared for publication:

The mission to arrest a terrorist who knew Hadar's whereabouts

IDF, Shin Bet, and Intelligence forces arrested Hamas operative Marwan al-Hams in a covert July operation in Rafah, as part of an ongoing effort to uncover the fate of Lt. Hadar Goldin and return him for burial in Israel.

Footage from underground:

The tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

The IDF uncovered the most significant and complex underground routes discovered in the Gaza Strip thus far in Rafah, consisting of approximately 80 hideouts.

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender

100 Hamas terrorists entrenched in a Rafah tunnel refuse to surrender and reject any deal that would force them out, emphasizing that they will choose how to leave.

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

'If needed, we will take control of more territory in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment in the Gaza Division, toured Rafah, and reviewed the operational picture and developments in all arenas.

Israel offers:

Hamas terrorists in Rafah tunnels can surrender and be exiled

Israeli source outlines US-brokered plan to resolve Rafah crisis, says terrorists may surrender weapons and agree to exile.

Full circle | Watch:

IDF destroys tunnel shaft through which Hadar Goldin was abducted

Just hours after his body was returned to Israel for burial, Nahal Combat Team destroyed the tunnel through which Hamas terrorists abducted the body of Hadar Goldin in August 2014.

Smotrich:

There is dialogue with US, letting terrorists go is a moral folly

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel retains control over security decisions despite US pressure, and called releasing terrorists in Rafah 'a moral folly' that could threaten troops.

New details:

The unsuccessful attempt to recover Hadar Goldin's body

IDF forces searched the Rafah tunnel where fallen soldier Hadar Goldin's body was located, but failed to search the specific tunnel branch new report says. 'It was only a matter of time.'

Hamas claims to have found body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin

Hamas source tells Al Jazeera that the body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, killed and abducted in 2014, has been found near Rafah.

Security Cabinet discussion:

IDF Chief opposes deporting Rafah terrorists

Security Cabinet convenes to discuss developments across the combat zones. Chief of Staff Zamir on “trapped” Rafah terrorists: They should be killed, not deported.

IDF clarifies:

No information indicating Hadar Goldin’s body is in Rafah tunnel

Israeli officials say the body of the soldier, who fell in 2014, is being held in a tunnel in an Israeli-controlled area of Rafah, where 150 terrorists are entrenched.

Senior Analyst:

'Hamas would see immunity while still in Gaza as insurance'

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli reviews the error inherent in the decision to allow free passage to Hamas forces trapped outside the yellow line.

Following pressure:

Netanyahu backtracks, won't send 200 terrorists from Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won't allow Hamas terrorists safe passage, stands firm in insistence on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, source says.

Two Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Major Yaniv Kula, 26, and Staff Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, fell in battle in southern Gaza.

Watch: IDF eliminates armed terrorists threatening ground troops

IDF eliminates armed terrorists nearing IDF forces in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. Watch.

Report: Senior Nukhba commander eliminated

Yahya al-Mabhouh, senior commander in Hamas' elite 'Nukhba' unit, eliminated following Rafah attack.

From Rafah to Khan Yunis:

Etzioni Brigade increases hold on Magen Oz corridor

IDF dismantling hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and fighting in two Hamas strongholds.

IDF eliminates key Hamas Rafah Brigade terrorist

The IDF, guided by ISA intelligence, eliminated Hamas commander Nasser Musa in Khan Yunis, dealing another blow to the Rafah Brigade’s operational capabilities.

Salt of the Earth series:

IDF Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas Hy”d: A chilling message

How do they accept you the way you look, he was once asked. It takes them 5 minutes, he said, and it passes. Because when it came to courage and integrity, he was the model his soldiers' looked up to. "I don’t mind dying," he would say, "if it is for a good reason."

Egypt opposes Israel's ‘tent city’ plan

An Egyptian source says Israel's plan to establish a “humanitarian city” in Rafah is likely to fail due to political and logistical obstacles.

Watch: Fallen soldier Abraham Azulay destroys buildings in Gaza

MK Tzvi Succot criticizes Israel's security policy following death of Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay in Gaza, accusing government of betraying fallen soldiers by returning territory to Hamas.

Egypt opposes establishment of humanitarian city in Rafah

Egyptian sources view the establishment of the humanitarian city as a potential threat to Egypt’s national security and a possible base for hostile activities.

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the “Popular Forces” militia operating in eastern Rafah, confirms his cooperation with the Palestinian Authority to shelter civilians and combat Hamas terrorism.

Dozens of terrorists elimintated

36th Division leaves Rafah for Khan Yunis

IDF forces, including Golani, Armored, and Kfir Brigades, work alongside Yahalom troops to dismantle extensive terrorist networks and eliminate threats in the Gaza Strip’s Khan Yunis and Rafah areas.

Golani Brigade: Defeating Hamas, one battle at a time in Rafah

Troops target underground infrastructure and combat terrorists in the heart of Jeninah, as the brigade vows to bring hostages home and secure victory.

Rafah:

Captured terrorists provide info on underground infrastructure

IDF troops dismantle underground terrorist infrastructure about 25 meters deep in the Shabura area of Rafah.

Hamas terrorist who participated in massacre surrenders to IDF

A platoon commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and was in charge of holding several Israeli hostages, as well as a Hamas sniper array commander, were photographed surrendering to IDF soldiers in Rafah.

Rafah:

Weapons found in civilian buildings near hospital and school

Troops located weapon stockpiles approximately 80 meters from a building that previously served as a school and approximately 100 meters from a building that previously served as a hospital in Rafah.

Miracle in Rafah: Building collapses on soldiers, none injured

Six Givati Brigade soldiers affected by nighttime building collapse, all evacuated themselves safely.

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Kan News military correspondent hears from the soldiers on the ground in Rafah. 'We haven't encountered the enemy in a month and a half.'

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Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

Dozens of terror targets struck:

IDF destroys underground tunnel in Rafah

IDF forces continue widescale operations against terror groups, guided by IDF and ISA intelligence.

IDF encircles Rafah

The troops completed the establishment of the Morag route, separating Rafah and Khan Yunis, and entered the area of Daraj Tufah in the Gaza city.

'Hitler was the best leader'

The antisemitic homework found in Rafah

IDF troops found a notebook with what is apparently a Gaza schoolchild's English homework featuring sentences that disparage the Jews and praise terror.

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.