Essam al-Da'alis, Head of the Hamas Government and the most senior figure of authority in the Gaza Strip, eliminated in surprise airstrikes.
IDF publishes footage from today's airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.
Islamic Jihad confirms that that Naji Abu Sayif, known as Abu Hamza, was eliminated in an IDF airstrike on the Nuseirat "refugee" camp in central Gaza.
Overnight, IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces began operating in Shechem (Nablus) as part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria.
Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.
Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.
Gazans reported over 300 deaths in the extensive strikes including several senior Hamas political figures.
The defense establishment has identified an unusual incident in Gaza in recent days, which may indicate preparations for an attack or raid.
Bullet holes were found in the windshield of a car in Avivim. An initial IDF investigation found that the bullets were shot in the air during a funeral for a terrorist in Maroun al-Ras and were not purposely aimed at Israeli territory.
Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.
IDF soldiers located a weapons storage facility in Nur Shams. Among the many weapons and ammo, the troops found an UNRWA vest.
Senior officer loses classified documents in Ramat Gan parking lot; a civilian who passed by handed them to a security guard in the building, who reported the incident to the police and IDF.
Several soldiers were disciplined following the publication of a video in which they fired at Gaza each time someone read Haman's name.
Terrorists serving as lookouts for Hezbollah eliminated after 5 terrorists from Hamas cell eliminated in Gaza.
IAF strikes a terrorist cell in the Beit Lahia area, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre.
Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized the intention of the IDF to send 14,000 additional recruitment orders to haredim by May.
Reservists film themselves firing towards Gaza as Haman's name is mentioned during a reading of the Scroll of Esther, with one wearing a clown hat instead of a helmet and vest.
Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of terrorists sounded in community of Harasha in the Binyamin region. IDF says a number of suspects who were identified near the community fled after fire was opened at them. Searches continue.
Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain at 5 locations in southern Lebanon as long as this is necessary to prevent Hezbollah from threatening the residents of northern Israel.
Investigation into the October 7 attack in Nir Oz finds serious failures by IDF to understand the scope of the attack and send forces to protect the town.
IDF forces open fire on several infiltrators who approached them in a threatening manner on the Jordanian border. Two infiltrators killed, the rest arrested.
2 arrested after large cache of weapons, explosives, and money found in raid on house in village of Al-Ram.
IDF publishes footage of the Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Syria this week which took out command posts, and storage sites for weapons and military equipment.
MG Yaniv Asor took over for MG Yaron Finkelman as commander of the Southern Command during a ceremony in the Gaza Strip.
Weapons seized in Al-Ram, Qabatiya, including 100 kilograms of materials for explosive devices, combat posts, and other equipment used by terrorists. 12 terror suspects arrested.
Ishai Vaknin, Director General of the State Comptroller's Office, says outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi 'had a desire to do everything so that we would not investigate the heart of the failure' which led to the October 7 massacre.
Official photo published by IDF spokesperson shows Gazan child alongside IDF soldier wearing helmet with two unique patches on it.
In preparation for Purim the military Rabbinate is distributing about 125,000 Scrolls of Esther, along with more than 5,000 mishloach manot packages to the soldiers.
IDF forces identify four-year-old Gazan approaching military post in Gaza security zone, return child safely to Gaza.
IAF strike in southern Lebanon eliminates Hassan Abbas Ez-Eldin, the Head of Hezbollah’s Aerial Array in the "Bader" Regional Unit.
3 terrorists were eliminated and 35 wanted persons were arrested overnight in counter-terror operationsthroughout Judea and Samaria.
During the exchange of fire, forces eliminated two terrorists. Ten additional terrorists were apprehended by the forces, including Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the terror network in the area of Jenin.
American journalist Nate Friedman spoke with IDF combat photographers who run onto the battlefield armed with a camera so they can share the reality of the war with the world.
IAF fighter jets strike radars and detection assets, as well as command positions and military sites belonging to the Syrian Regime in southern Syria.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets senior IDF commanders, says the war is not over and they should be prepared for combat.
Newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces dramatic move after investigations show Hamas took advantage of IDF leaves that resulted in fewer available personnel on October 7.
The IDF shot and bombed several Hamas terrorists suspected of violating the ceasefire in northern Gaza.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused the IDF of not sharing relevant information with politicians.
The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee held a discussion on the haredi draft law today, evaluating economic incentives for recruiting yeshiva students into the IDF.
The new IDF Chief of Staff ordered the Southern Command commanding officer to make changes to the attack plan so that the next ground maneuver would be more effective.
Defrin, a combat commander, fought and was wounded in the Second Lebanon War. In his last position, he served as the commander of the IDF International Cooperation Division.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited and conducted a situational assessment in the buffer zone in Syria together with commanders.
Almost all IDF units were investigated following the 10/7 massacre, except COGAT, the unit that shaped Israel's policy in Gaza.
After unexpectedly conducting an exercise in Gaza during a visit to the Strip, newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered another surprise element to test the readiness of IDF forces to deal with infiltration scenarios into bases and outposts.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari bids farewell to his subordinates after agreeing with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir that he will step down.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir arrives in Gaza, calls surprise exercise. 'We must be ready for any scenario, it's not a question of 'if,' but of 'when' such an attack will happen.'
IDF's Northern Command preparing for significant operation to secure entry of Jewish visitors to gravesite of Rav Ashi on Israel-Lebanon border.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and conducted training exercises with them in the field.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with local leaders in the Gaza envelope and pledged: 'The hostages are our top priority.'
Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing approximately 100 pipe bombs, eight explosive devices, and a system for detonating explosives.
'We'll leave no stone unturned until we bring back all our fallen,' Defense Minister Israel Katz promises at IDF memorial ceremony.
In a special appointment discussion, new appointments were made to senior command positions in the IDF, including commanders of brigades, military attachés and senior officers in the various directorates.
Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the General Staff Forum on Wednesday in its first meeting after Eyal Zamir assumed the position of Chief of Staff.
Despite the recent escalation in the region, the IDF enacted a series of concessions in Judea and Samaria, including the removal of checkpoints and the prohibition of patrols in villages.
Footage taken from helmet cam of a Border Police officer shows successful elimination of Hamas leader in Jenin Isser Saadi.
Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir awarded rank of Lieutenant General as outgoing Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi steps down. Watch.
Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua slams defense echelon's inquiries into failures which led to the October 7 massacre, calls for criminal investigation.
Amid regional developments, the IDF Spokesperson launches official accounts in the Turkish language, thereby expanding the IDF’s digital presence to seven different languages.
IDF investigation into the attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz on 10/7 reveals the terrorists infiltrated the kibbutz in waves, the command system collapsed, and the IDF was not prepared for a large-scale attack.
