IDF (Page 4)


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.

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion, suspect arrested

A Palestinian Arab fled in an Israeli-registered vehicle after assaulting a Jew at the Keren Farm near Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.

Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion, suspect arrested

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Givati Brigade completes eight-month deployment in 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.

Givati Brigade completes eight-month deployment in Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

IAF eliminates a terrorist who exited one of the access shafts of the underground terror infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and posed an immediate threat to troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

Drama: Suspected kidnapping ends in miracle

IDF forces rush to village following reports of vehicle attacked and concerns for passengers' lives.

Drama: Suspected kidnapping ends in miracle

Earthquake response:

Israeli aid delegation arrives in Venezuela

A preliminary team from the Israeli humanitarian assistance delegation landed in Venezuela, where they began coordinating with local authorities in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.

Israeli aid delegation arrives in Venezuela

Southern Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorist who advanced attacks against troops

Adel Jihad Mohammad Asfour, a Hamas platoon commander who advanced sniper and explosive device attacks against IDF troops, was eliminated.

IDF eliminates terrorist who advanced attacks against troops

From plane to ceremony:

The surprise that waited for a haredi soldier

Netzah Yehuda soldiers completed their beret march as one mother flew from abroad to attend, with the battalion set for operations in Lebanon.

The surprise that waited for a haredi soldier

IDF warns:

Hamas preparing for next war

Hamas is actively recruiting youths, ramping up training for its Nukhba units, manufacturing hundreds of explosive devices and rockets each month, and working to expand its smuggling networks.

Hamas preparing for next war

Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

Series of eliminations in Gaza

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.

Series of eliminations in Gaza

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.

We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

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Undercover officers arrest weapons smugglers in the Negev

Undercover Border Police officers from the Southern District, together with the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and IDF, arrested four suspects involved in weapons smuggling in military firing zones in the Paran sector.

Undercover officers arrest weapons smugglers in the Negev

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

Severe security blunder

Syrian civilians find lost classified IDF communications device

The IDF changed encryption systems after a classified communications device was lost and taken by Syrian residents.

Syrian civilians find lost classified IDF communications device

Clashes during the demolition of homes in Samaria homestead

Police stormed a homestead in Samaria and demolished the homes of families living there. A resident tied himself to the roof of the building to delay the eviction.

Clashes during the demolition of homes in Samaria homestead

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in underground infrastructure sites located near schools and international organizations.

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

Tunnel in which Hadar Goldin was held sealed

IDF soldiers have completed the sealing of the 10-mile long underground tunnel in which LT Hadar Goldin, was held.

Tunnel in which Hadar Goldin was held sealed

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

Women in the IDF

Katz directs military to avoid conflict with religious public

Defense Minister Israel Katz says he ordered the IDF to expand women's service while avoiding conflicts with religious values and servicemembers.

Katz directs military to avoid conflict with religious public

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Two Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested in separate operations after allegedly posting online content praising terrorism and the October 7 massacre.

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

Yehonatan Leo Rigo, 19, from Tzur Hadassah, was found dead on Friday and brought for burial at Mount Herzl. The Military Police opened an investigation.

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

1,000 days of war:

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

Poll:

Religious enlistment more important than mixed-gender units

A poll found that the Israeli public is divided almost evenly on whether to integrate women into armored units versus making adjustments for religious soldiers.

Religious enlistment more important  than mixed-gender units

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.

IDF destroys massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in southern Lebanon

Report:

IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

According to a report, senior IDF officers warned Hamas is rebuilding its forces while US opposition is delaying renewed military action.

IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

IDF:

Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

The IDF announced that an inquiry found that an explosive drone penetrated the tank that carried the commander of the 52nd Battalion and three of his soldiers.

Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

Terror attack foiled |Commandos pull terrorist from his bed

A terrorist near Shechem who had previously evaded several arrest attempts and was planning to carry out an attack in the coming days was apprehended.

Terror attack foiled |Commandos pull terrorist from his bed

Chief of Staff

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

Chief of Staff Zamir addressed the ceasefire agreement signed with Beirut for the first time and sent a warning to Tehran and Hezbollah.

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

Tearful farewell at grave of fallen soldier

A week after he was killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon, the family and friends of Nave Habshoosh gathered for a memorial service and farewell.

Tearful farewell at grave of fallen soldier

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 thwarts infiltration attempt from southern Syria

Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorists armed with RPG launchers eliminated

Troops from the Egoz Unit identified an anti-tank missile squad belonging to the terrorist organization in the Nabatieh area. An Israeli Air Force aircraft was dispatched and eliminated the terrorists.

Hezbollah terrorists armed with RPG launchers eliminated

Security alert in Samaria town over Shabbat

Hundreds of families in the town of Beit Aryeh barricaded themselves indoors for 6 hours as security forces hunted for a reported terrorist infiltrator.

Security alert in Samaria town over Shabbat

IDF soldier to be disciplined for hanging flags in mosque

IDF soldier who hung Israeli flags in mosque, played music, to be suspended from operational activity.

IDF soldier to be disciplined for hanging flags in mosque

6 Hezbollah terrorists who posed threats eliminated

5 terrorists were eliminated in the Zawtar al-Sharqiya area and 1 was eliminated in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area.

6 Hezbollah terrorists who posed threats eliminated

'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.

Chief of Staff adopts fallen commander's words

Restraining order instead of engagement gift

Commander of the Central Command Avi Bluth has issued a series of exceptional administrative restriction orders against settlement activists.

Restraining order instead of engagement gift

Uniformed soldier rescued from Arab village

IDF soldier found handcuffed in Tarqumiya, is rescued by police forces.

Uniformed soldier rescued from Arab village

Boycott between IDF and heads of premilitary academies

The Chief of Staff ordered not to invite Rabbi Yigal Levinstein to a meeting with heads of yeshivas and pre-army programs. In response, the heads of the pre-army programs decided not to attend the meeting.

Boycott between IDF and heads of premilitary academies

'Soldier missing, he is likely alive'

Gilad Shalit kidnapping logs revealed

20 years later: IDF Archives release logs from the Southern Brigade's operations room, tracing the moments from when it was realized a soldier had been captured, to the discovery of a bloodstained vest, and the final identification of the abductee.

Gilad Shalit kidnapping logs revealed

Arms dealer whose weapons were used in attacks eliminated

Arms dealer Mohamed Zayed eliminated after attacking the soldiers who came to arrest him.

Arms dealer whose weapons were used in attacks eliminated

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist Mahmoud Abu Mazi was eliminated as he operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities and advance terror attacks.

IDF eliminates terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th

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Arms dealers arrested in Bethlehem operation

During the operation, the soldiers searched about 50 different buildings and arrested 19 suspects in terrorist activity.

Arms dealers arrested in Bethlehem operation

Arutz Sheva removes photograph of combat soldiers

Arutz Sheva removes article about an incident allegedly violating IDF modesty regulations, after receiving objections from soldiers and officers, who said it harmed troops and morale.

Arutz Sheva removes photograph of combat soldiers

Who should be learning instead of serving?

Torah study does not justify broad exemption from military service, except possibly for a small number of elite scholars.

Who should be learning instead of serving?

After 3 days of silence:

IDF strikes terror cell in southern Lebanon

IDF acts to eliminate 'immediate threat' after armed terrorists were identified operating near Israeli troops.

IDF strikes terror cell in southern Lebanon

IDF Spokesman:

Abraham Accords showed regional respect for Israel

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin highlights regional ties, Iran’s threats, and Israel’s defensive strategy during Jerusalem summit address.

Abraham Accords showed regional respect for Israel

Soldier issued restraining order for waving flag on Temple Mount

A soldier was removed from the Temple Mount after waving an Israeli flag, and later received a restraining order even though he could not attend his own hearing due to combat service.

Soldier issued restraining order for waving flag on Temple Mount

Suspicions grow surrounding Eilat infiltration attempt

After reports that the vessel that entered the Eilat Bay was apparently unmanned, Israeli military correspondents have begun questioning the IDF's handling of the incident.

Suspicions grow surrounding Eilat infiltration attempt

Over 240 firearms seized:

IDF sums up six months of counter-terrorism operations

The IDF said troops seized more than 240 firearms in 2026, uncovering weapons and manufacturing equipment hidden in civilian areas across Judea and Samaria.

IDF sums up six months of counter-terrorism operations

'October 7 on steroids'

Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Officers serving along the Gaza border claim there has been a significant change in the way open-fire regulations are being implemented.

Officers' dire warning following change on Yellow Line

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

The terrorist also infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

Netanyahu: There are no restrictions on the IDF in Lebanon

The Prime Minister clarified that the directive to the IDF has not changed: full freedom of action against any threat to the forces or residents of northern Israel.

Netanyahu: There are no restrictions on the IDF in Lebanon

15 soldiers suffer heatstroke in the Negev

According to the testimonies of the soldiers, they were required to stay outdoors during field activity in severe heat.

15 soldiers suffer heatstroke in the Negev

Two senior Hamas commanders eliminated in Gaza

The IDF eliminated two senior Hamas commanders: the commander of Hamas's sniper array in Gaza City and the engineering officer of the West Jabaliya Battalion, who had operated throughout the war to carry out attacks against IDF forces.

Two senior Hamas commanders eliminated in Gaza

Prep. for pilot program:

IDF to begin scaling back forces across the border

The IDF is preparing to draw down forces in Lebanon ahead of a meeting this week between negotiating teams, where they will map out pilot zones designated as cleared of Hezbollah.

IDF to begin scaling back forces across the border




























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