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Footage from Beaufort Ridge:

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, enters Hezbollah tunnel network. 'Hezbollah exhausted and beaten in every battle.'

Reservist seriously injured in southern Lebanon

IDF reserve soldier severely injured as a result of a close-quarters encounter in southern Lebanon. The soldier has been evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital.

Minister of Defense:

Minister of Defense: 'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

At a 1,000-day war assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF must be ready at any time for an independent strike on Iran, adding that 83% of tunnels in Gaza’s “yellow line" area have been destroyed.

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Givati Brigade completes eight-month operational deployment in southern Lebanon

Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, says fighters changed security reality in North for years to come, thanking them on behalf of the region’s residents.

Foreign citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Tajik national holding Russian passport arrested on suspicion of providing Iran intelligence on missile impact sites, photographing strategic locations, during Operation Roaring Lion.

Arab Israelis arrested for helping terrorist

Three Arab Israeli suspects were aware of the terrorist's plan to carry out an attack, and one of them even provided him with the weapons.

Major counterterror operation:

Israel hits IRGC crypto funding network in major counterterror operation

Defense Ministry exposes digital funding infrastructure used by IRGC to transfer funds to Hezbollah and other terror groups.

Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

Hamas battalion commander and two terrorists involved in 10/7 massacre were eliminated.

Security officials report a series of targeted killings in Gaza in recent days, including a battalion commander in Hamas’s Rafah Brigade and two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives who took part in the 10/7 massacre.

PM to troops in Southern Lebanon

PM to troops in Southern Lebanon: We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

Netanyahu, Katz and the deputy chief of staff toured the security strip in southern Lebanon.

80 tons of explosives

80 tons of explosives: IDF destroys massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in southern Lebanon

IDF destroys a Hezbollah underground infrastructure spanning over 200 meters in length and reaching a depth of more than 25 meters in the Majdal Zoun area.

Reservist General:

Reservist General: 'We bought land from Jordanian princes'

Maj. Gen. (res.) Uzi Dayan, in an interview with Arutz Sheva at a Machon Lev conference, says he is working to buy Jordanian land in the Jordan Valley.

Israeli breakthrough in treatment of vascular malformations

The angiography unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center has begun, for the first time in Israel, performing reversible electroporation for patients with complex vascular malformations.

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt from southern Syria

Etzioni Brigade and Division 210 forces eliminated two armed terrorists last night in the security zone in southern Syria, about one kilometer from the Israeli border, IDF assesses they were operatives of a local terrorist organization.

IDF settles score:

IDF: Terrorists infiltrated Israel and looted IDF vehicle, eliminated

The IDF updated that in strikes carried out last week, two senior terrorists in Hamas’s military wing were eliminated, including a Nukhba cell commander who took part in the October 7 massacre and the head of the tunnel unit in the Khan Younis area.

Southern Lebanon: Terrorist hurls grenade, four soldiers injured

IDF officer was moderately injured, additional officer and two soldiers lightly injured, after Hezbollah terrists hurls grenade at them in southern Lebanon.

'Time for action'

'Time for action:' Chief of Staff adopts fallen commander's words

In a speech at the IDF Officers School, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir emphasized that the IDF faces significant challenges and that responsibility now passes to the new generation of officers.

Two M-16s seized

Umm al-Fahm resident arrested for severe security offenses

A joint Shin Bet and police investigation led to the arrest of an Umm al-Fahm resident and the seizure of assault rifles and other weapons.

Former IDF commander:

Former IDF commander, Itzhak Brik: 'We are in the worst security situation'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva at the Heart for Science, Technology and Security Conference, Maj. Gen. (res.) Itzhak Brik presents a bleak analysis of the current situation on the various fronts.

Former NSC head:

Former NSC head: Constraints in Lebanon; worthy price to stop nuclear program

Former National Security Advisor Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror says Israel must maintain its freedom of operation in Lebanon while seeking a better US-Iran deal.

Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issue a rare joint statement

The Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and IDF Chief of Staff issue a joint statement following reports of restrictions placed on the IDF's freedom of action in Lebanon.

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

The terrorist also infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Tell Trump the truth

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands that the Prime Minister explain to Trump the need for complete freedom of action in Lebanon.

Israel holding fire:

Dozen of Hezbollah terrorists trapped in terror stronghold

Political echelon orders IDF to hold fire in southern Lebanon; IDF opposes directive.

Senior US official:

Senior US official: Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting at 4:00 p.m.

Despite Netanyahu's forceful statement following the deadly incident, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the matter, that Israel has no intention of escalating its response.

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant (Res.) Alexander Filin fell in southern Lebanon

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alexander Filin, a combat soldier in the 36th Division command post, fell in combat in southern Lebanon. Seven soldiers injured, including three in moderate condition.

Five soldiers wounded, one severely, in Hezbollah drone attack

Explosive drone hits Givati force operating in southern Lebanon, injuring four. Additional drone strikes evacuation crew, injuring an additional soldier.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza'

Defense Minister Katz declared that Israel is determined to keep the IDF in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip indefinitely to protect Israel's borders and communities.

Defense Minister Katz appoints Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim as his military secretary

In accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, Minister of Defense Israel Katz decided to appoint BG Hisham Ibrahim as the Military Secretary to the Minister of Defense.

Minister Israel Katz:

Minister Israel Katz confirms Israel will not withdraw from security zone

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue independent operations against Iran, will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, and will keep operating in northern Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu warns:

Netanyahu warns: As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.

Lebanon Border: Terrorist who opened fire inside Israeli territory eliminated

In an unusual incident on the northern border, a terrorist was identified inside Israeli territory a short distance from the fence in the Ramim Ridge area.

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

IDF says it has struck the main headquarters of Hamas' naval police in Khan Younis, which was used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF forces and Israel.

Rabbis in London warn against extremism

Speaking in London, leading rabbis addressed extremism, antisemitism and Israel-Diaspora ties, urging moral clarity and spiritual resilience.

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

Israeli Air Force strikes petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, after strikes on Iranian air defense.

I’billin resident indicted for joining Hamas, plotting attack on Jewish community

18-year-old I’billin resident indicted after joint Shin Bet and police investigation finds he allegedly planned a terror attack on a nearby Jewish community, sought to acquire weapons, and acted on behalf of Hamas.

Following Iranian barrages

Following Iran barrages: Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

Minutes from Israeli border:

Hezbollah's underground terror city minutes away from Israeli border

IDF forces uncovered a large-scale network of terror tunnels on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

MSG (Res.) Haim Kalomiti fell in Sharon shooting attack

Regional defense soldier MSG (Res.) Haim Kalomiti killed in shooting attack outside hometown of Tzur Natan. Another reservist was severely injured.

Terrorist shooting attack:

Terrorist shooting attack: 1 killed, 5 injured at three separate scenes

Six people were shot in three separate locations: two at a gas station near Kochav Yair, one at the entrance to Tzur Yitzhak, and another on the road between Tzur Natan and Sal'it.

Southern Lebanon:

Four reservists moderately wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Four IDF reservists moderately wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. They have been evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.