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IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Alon and Yehonatan

IDF forces demolish home of Hamas terrorist Rafat Duwasi during counterterrorism operation, arresting suspects and seizing weapons.

Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21, fell in combat in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21 years old from Hayogev, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Producer of "Tehran" series passes away during filming in Athens

Television producer Dana Eden, known for her work on series such as "The Dubber," "Saving Wildlife," and "Mother's Day," passed away in a hotel in Athens.

Arab who gathered intel on former Defense Minister arrested

Investigation reveals Arab-Israeli was aware of his operator's identity, gathered intelligence on former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Yamam and IDF arrest Mohammed Zidan, an accomplice in the murder of three in Kafr Funduq

Yamam and Israel Defense Forces arrested in Jenin Mohammed Zidan, an accomplice in the shooting attack in Funduq, in which three Israelis were murdered and eight wounded.

Closure after 22 years:

Closure after 22 years: Terrorist who murdered 16 Israelis is eliminated

IDF, ISA, announce elimination of senior terrorist Basam Hashem al-Fatah Himouni, who carried out 2004 bus attack in Be'er Sheva, killing 16 Israelis.

Chief of Staff vows overhaul of IDF at new division opening

At the launch of Division 38, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced sweeping structural reforms, including the dissolution of a decades-old corps, a major expansion of ground forces, and a renewed focus on multi-front warfare.

Shin Bet thwarts terrorists planning Samaria attack

Indictments filed against five terrorists linked to Lebanon-based cell who planned attack in Samaria town.

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Captain Tomer Aiges named as Unit 8200 officer who died in prison

Captain Tomer Aiges, 24, was an intelligence officer accused of serious security offenses who died under mysterious circumstances in a military prison.

In response to officer’s injury

In response to officer’s injury: IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

A Hamas commander who led the terrorist attack in Nir Oz on October 7 was eliminated in a targeted strike in the southern Gaza Strip, in response to the serious injury of an officer in Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir meets senior Pentagon officials

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir spent the weekend in Washington for a series of high-level security meetings with his American counterparts.

Mysterious explosions in southern Iran

Iranian media claims explosions were caused by exploding gas balloons, explosion reported in Qom, around 140 kilometers from Tehran.

Israel moves to phase B

Rafah Crossing to open on Sunday

Rafah crossing to open in coordination between Israel, Egypt, and EU delegation.

Chief of Staff examines preparedness for 'breaking event'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IAF base in southern Israel, examining readiness and speaking to the soldiers.

Steps away from disaster:

Steps away from disaster: Top IDF unit probes serious incident

The IDF released the findings of its inquiry into a friendly fire incident in Nablus, citing a navigation failure and procedural violations, and announced dismissals and reprimands within the Duvdevan Unit.

Force 100 Affair:

Force 100 Affair: Supreme Court Judge rebukes State Prosecutor’s Office

Supreme Court cancels petition after investigation is open, but forcefully rebukes prosecution.

New bill for IDF orphans takes off

Labor and Welfare Committee approves historic amendment to Bereaved Families Law, providing additional funds and support for IDF orphans.

As Iran threat looms:

As Iran threat looms: Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel

Three new Lockheed Martin F-35i “Adir" fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Airbase and will join the 116th Squadron and the 140th Squadron.

David Zini announces:

David Zini announces N.'s appointment as deputy head of Shin Bet

Shin Bet Director David Zini announces the appointment of N. as the agency’s Deputy Director.

IDF officer found lifeless

Lieutenant Colonel found lifeless in central Israel, investigation opened.

Operation Behind the Back

Operation Behind the Back: The naval raid that exposed Hezbollah's secret unit

Shayetet 13 commandos arrested a Hezbollah terrorist working under civilian cover to create a naval unit for the terrorist organization.

Ra'ad Sa'ad, an architect of the October 7 massacre, is eliminated

IAF eliminates Hamas terrorist Ra'ad Sa'ad in targeted attack in Gaza City. Sa'ad was considered Hamas' second-in-comand in Gaza.

Rabbi Zalman Melamed:

Rabbi Zalman Melamed: Whoever doesn't study must enlist, that's the stance of the Torah

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Beit El Yeshiva Dean Rabbi Zalman Melamed calls for a conscription law that does not exempt those who do not study Torah full-time.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'Gaza's yellow line is the new border for offense and defense'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours Gaza, promising IDF will not allow Hamas to re-establish itself. 'We have extensive operational control, we will remain on the defense lines.'

Bodycam footage:

Bodycam footage: IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

IDF forces concluded a two-week counterterrorism mission in northern Samaria, eliminating six terrorists, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and major terror funds.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Roman Gofman to be appointed Mossad chief

The Prime Minister chose his military secretary for the role of Mossad chief. Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman will replace David Barnea at the end of his five-year term in June.

Operating room footage:

Operating room footage: Rare intestinal transplant performed at Beilinson Hospital

A rare and complex intestinal transplant was performed at Beilinson Hospital - the third such procedure ever completed in Israel.

Suicide Attack Stopped:

Suicide Attack Stopped: Negev resident indicted for planned bombing inspired by ISIS

A Negev resident is accused of conducting training, preparations, and attempts to obtain weapons as part of planning an attack against soldiers in Be'er Sheva.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: 'The law is intended for genuine conscription'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says that the internal disagreements surrounding the Draft Law can be bridged, declaring: ‘The law is not political.'

Terrorist who rammed soldier near Hebron eliminated

The terrorist who lightly injured a soldier at the Judea Junction was eliminated after he attempted to ram troops who arrived to apprehend him.

Watch: Paratroopers discover and destroy weapons cache in Jenin

During northern Samaria counterterror operation, IDF Paratroopers uncover explosives, ammunition, and terror materials in Jenin, destroy the weapons on site.

IDF releases dramatic footage of clashes in Syria

Bodycam footage from IDF soldiers in Syria shows the clash in which six IDF reservists were injured, three of them seriously.

In the service of Hamas:

Arab Israelis transfer weapons to Judea and Samaria - in the service of Hamas

ISA uncovers network of Israeli Arabs who transferred weapons, funds, to Judea and Samaria under direction of Turkey-based Hamas terrorist.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'IDF is stronger and better prepared for the next war'

IDF Chief of Staff conducts surprise visit to northern border, stressing importance of increasing competence and readiness 'at all levels and across all arenas for complex surprise scenarios.'

Operation Black Friday

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabataba'i eliminated in Beirut strike

IDF confirms that Hezbollah's Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i was eliminated in a Sunday afternoon airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh suburb.

Soldiers involved

Authorities bust cross‑border weapons ring involving IDF personnel

A month‑long joint operation by Lahav 433, Shin Bet, and the IDF uncovered a major Syria-to-Israel weapons smuggling ring involving IDF soldiers and Syrian suspects, with indictments expected.

Supreme Court rules:

Supreme Court rules: State must enact punitive measures against draft evaders

The Supreme Court has ordered the state to enact criminal enforcement as well as economic sanctions against haredi draft evaders.

One murdered in combined terror attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorists rammed their vehicle into pedestrians, exited it, and attempted to stab additional victims.

IDF:

IDF: Hezbollah’s assassination unit murdered Lebanese politician

IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah’s Unit 121 assassinated Elias Hasrouni, 70, a senior leader of the Lebanese Forces party in Bint Jbeil and a vocal opponent of Hezbollah, staging his death as a road accident.