IDF Spokesperson:
'Hezbollah failed, abandoned personnel inside tunnels'
IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin provides an update from the Ali al-Taher Ridge in Lebanon: All of the terrorists who were inside the infrastructure were eliminated or fled.
IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin provides an update from the Ali al-Taher Ridge in Lebanon: All of the terrorists who were inside the infrastructure were eliminated or fled.


The IDF dismantled Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge on Thursday evening. “Any attempt to harm our civilians and our forces will be met with force."

Speaking at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu pledges Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains Prime Minister.

Farah Hamed, freed to Gaza in the 2011 Shalit deal, was linked to deadly attacks in Binyamin and later recruited Hamas terrorists for attacks in Judea and Samaria.
Central Command chief criticizes attempts to create divisions between settlement leaders and forces on the ground, stressing that cooperation is key to maintaining governance.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says remote imagery shows movement at Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain site, but inspectors still do not know what is underway.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba terrorist Ismail Kandil, who took part in killing Col. Yonatan Steinberg and recently advanced attacks on Israelis.

Gaza Division officer battles dismissal while asking the Supreme Court to block publication of his name and his account of the October 7 failures.

Three M-16 rifles were stolen from soldiers at the Shayetet 13 base in Atlit, with investigators now examining suspicions that an insider was involved.

Border Police discover advanced tunnel hidden inside ancient water cistern near Givat Ze'ev, arrest suspect carrying digging tools.

IDF, Shin Bet, strikes target facilities packed with explosives, anti-tank missiles and other weapons as Hamas attempts to rebuild military capabilities.

Terrorist eliminated in Gaza City strike named as Farah Hamed, senior figure in Hamas' military wing and leader of terror cell; Hamad was among those responsible for murder of Shuli Har-Melekh, husband of MK Limor Son Har-Melekh.

From Mount Hermon, Defense Minister Katz vows Israel will remain in the Syrian security zone and warns that Iran could face a third Israeli strike.

IRGC says war with the US could end if Washington meets Tehran’s demands on frozen assets, nuclear and missile programs, Yemen and Lebanon.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Mount Hermon summit with the defense minister. “The main task is to defeat the terror regime in Iran. We are close to achieving that."

Nearly two years after fighting for his life, Itamar Galinsky returns to reserve duty in the same unit where he was wounded. 'The nation of Israel lives!'

Security footage captures the dramatic seconds as Gideonim officers move in, draw a weapon and take the suspect away.

Palestinian Authority police officers accused of setting up unauthorized roadblock in Area C, detaining and assaulting Israeli civilian in 'serious breach.'

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Hamas terrorists are pulling weapons from storage, stepping up attacks on IDF troops, as terror group moves to reassert military control in Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir salutes wounded soldiers during hospital visit, promises, 'We are with you every step of the way.'

IDF strikes destroy three Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons depots packed with rockets and rifles, along with a launch pit used to fire at Israel throughout the war.

More than 30 terrorists were arrested by the Shin Bet, IDF and police on suspicion of involvement in the terrorist infrastructure - some had been released in one of the hostage deals.

Col. Guy Madar, who was wounded in the battles of October 7 and was nearly mistakenly shot until he was identified by his tzitzit, has assumed command of the Yoav Brigade.

IDF investigates how a Syrian citizen reached a military installation in the southern Golan Heights undetected; initial inquiry finds no attempted attack.

Police arrested three Hebron residents allegedly staying illegally at a Golan Heights guesthouse. One was found hiding injured inside a sewage channel.

IDF and Border Police forces eliminate an armed terrorist and arrest four wanted suspects in Samaria, including a terrorist allegedly planning an imminent attack.

Haaretz claims UAE President warned Netanyahu of planned large-scale military action by Hamas days before October 7th.

The IDF's Central Supply Center has completed preparations for Rosh Hashanah meals, with deployed forces set to receive holiday foods, honey cakes and supplies adapted to field conditions.

Red Cross visits to Israeli prisons are expected to resume for the first time since October 7. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the High Court directive.

The munition had already been launched toward a Hamas terrorist when a group of civilians was identified nearby. The IDF diverted it in real time toward a nearby building.

Netanel Jacobs recounts from his hospital bed at Beilinson the struggle with the terrorist who stabbed him.

Ali Shabib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar network, was injured in an IDF strike in Nabatieh. Footage shows the moment he was hit during the live broadcast.

Israel’s elite counterterrorism unit practices hostage rescues and neutralizing terrorists in an extreme multi-front attack scenario.

Unannounced 'Breaking Dawn 2.0' exercise tests IDF response to infiltrations, missile fire, mass casualties and hostage scenarios across multiple fronts.

Terrorist arrives by vehicle at the Maoz Yehuda farm, stabs resident, and flees; security forces locate and eliminate him.

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Israel to launch an all-out campaign against Palestinian Authority terror infrastructure if 'intifada' returns to Judea and Samaria.

IDF hits Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon after another explosive drone is launched at Israeli troops.

Indictment filed against Arab Israeli after Shin Bet investigation reveals he pledged allegiance to ISIS, consumed terrorist organization’s propaganda.

Hamas blatantly violates ceasefire, IDF engineering vehicle drives over explosive device.

Once considered one of Israel’s quietest sectors, the Jordan border is now facing growing smuggling and infiltration threats as the IDF reinforces its defenses.

Armed IDF soldier filmed at Tel Aviv train station wearing ‘Serial Killer’ and other unusual patches; IDF says he will face disciplinary proceedings.

A late-night call claiming three Israelis were being abducted sent police and IDF forces rushing to Hizma-only for investigators to allege the group had entered the village voluntarily and falsely reported an abduction.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir oversees surprise ‘Breaking Dawn 2.0’ exercise testing readiness for multi-front war and warns enemies of an immediate, heavy price.

Netanyahu warns Iran against attacking Israel, says its regime is weak and faltering, and vows to complete a mission that will reshape the Middle East.

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says Israel’s military must remain ready for a surprise attack as commanders test responses to a rapidly escalating multi-front war.

The IDF announced that in a joint operation with the Israel Police and Shin Bet in the Akraba area, a Hamas terrorist cell was thwarted, 10 terrorists were apprehended and a rocket was located.

The Medical Corps and Manpower Directorate have developed a new medical fitness classification intended to immediately expand the pool of candidates eligible for combat service.

A serious indictment has been filed against a terrorist who disseminated inciting content on social media, praised terrorist attacks, and called for attacks against Jews.

The IDF struck terrorists and infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

The terrorist organization withdrew from the Ali al-Taher Ridge and left it to Israeli forces rather than hand the territory over to the Lebanese Army, on orders from the Iranian regime.

Heightened alert overseas: The National Security Council warns of growing threats of terrorist attacks against Israelis during the holiday period from terrorist organizations and lone attackers.

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones toward IDF forces in southern Lebanon. One intercepted, with no injuries reported. The IDF is striking in response.

IDF launches surprise exercise to test readiness for sudden, complex, large-scale multi-front scenario. Increased movement of security forces and aircraft expected, no concern of a security incident.

An East Jerusalem resident allegedly sold an M16 rifle to a Hamas-linked activist accused of plotting attacks against Minister Ben Gvir.

Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone over the Lebanon security zone before striking terrorists and weapons storage facilities used to plan attacks.

IDF soldiers shoot down a Hezbollah drone targeting troops in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in the area.

Four Rotem Battalion soldiers not present during the original incident disciplined after telling battalion commander what they thought about the case.

Senior rabbis reject IDF claims of a disciplinary problem, warning the punishment could severely damage Religious Zionist motivation to serve.
