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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.

Five soldiers wounded, one severely, in Hezbollah drone attack

Chief of Staff:

Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir decided that a pilot to integrate women into tank crews will be conducted under the Border Defense Corps rather than inside the Armored Corps.

Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre; one of them held numerous hostages.

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues instructions to allow soldiers to take more vacations, undergo additional trainings.

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis caught in Israel

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis arrested in Tamra after fleeing police.

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis caught in Israel

Iran accuses Israel of '84 violations,' threatens harsh response

The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters claims that Israel is continuing military activity in southern Lebanon and warns of a response from the Iranian armed forces.

Iran accuses Israel of '84 violations,' threatens harsh response

Is this a ceasefire?

Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched today by Hezbollah toward the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. Later, it struck the launcher from which some of the rockets had been fired.

Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher

Seam Line: Regional heads demand immediate security changes

Local leaders on the Seam Line warn Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of security gaps and personnel shortages, present plans to establish a new consolidated police area along the border.

Seam Line: Regional heads demand immediate security changes

IDF soldier suspended for aiming weapon at haredi bus passengers

IDF soldier inspecting a bus pointed his weapon at passengers during an argument that broke out after the latter asked several passengers to disembark from the bus.

IDF soldier suspended for aiming weapon at haredi bus passengers

Dramatic footage:

Suspect attempts to breach checkpoint and is shot

A suspected car thief is shot after breaching a police roadblock, ramming into police cars, and attempting to run over officers.

Suspect attempts to breach checkpoint and is shot

US begins reducing forces at Ben Gurion Airport

The United States military is preparing to withdraw some of the tanker aircraft stationed in Israel, which constitute about 20% of the fleet deployed in recent months at Ben Gurion and Ramon airports.

US begins reducing forces at Ben Gurion Airport

IAF commander reveals:

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

Major General Omer Tischler revealed that the entire Air Force was preparing to take off for Iran, but was stopped as the pilots were being briefed due to US pressure.

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

18 firearms and explosives lathes destroyed in Shechem

In a nighttime operation, Yahalom Unit and 967th Reserve Battalion raided Shechem's Balata Camp and the Ras al-Ein neighborhood to disable terrorist production infrastructure.

18 firearms and explosives lathes destroyed in Shechem

In southern Lebanon

Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated

IAF successfully intercepts rockets launched toward area in which IDF soldiers are operating, eliminating terrorists who posed a threat to the troops.

Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated

Netanyahu:

'We've removed the threat to annihilate Israel'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference and responds for the first time to the US-Iran agreement and its implications.

'We've removed the threat to annihilate Israel'

Senior US official

Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not a condition for deal

A senior American official said that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a condition for the agreement between the US and Iran.

Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon not a condition for deal

Interview:

'The Iranians took advantage of all of Trump's weaknesses'

Professor Eytan Gilboa says the emerging US-Iran agreement weakens Israeli security and is unlikely to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

'The Iranians took advantage of all of Trump's weaknesses'

Smotrich

Agreement with Iran is bad; The test now is Lebanon

At a Religious Zionism faction meeting, Bezalel Smotrich declared that following the emerging agreement with Iran, the main arena in which Israel will be tested is Lebanon.

Agreement with Iran is bad; The test now is Lebanon

Hezbollah congratulates Iran

Terrorist proxy praises Iran for the deal it reached with the US, warns Israel 'there will be no return to the situation before March 2.'

Hezbollah congratulates Iran

Fallen Soldier:

'This is to protect my comrades and my country'

The Education Corps released a filmed podcast with Capt. Eitan Lamberg, a company commander in Brigade 7, who was killed in action in Lebanon about a week and a half ago.

'This is to protect my comrades and my country'

Judah Brigade prepares for the next threat

Incoming Judea Brigade commander completes his first brigade exercise to test command-and-control capabilities, stressing cooperation between forces, and coordination with residents in Judea and Samaria.

Judah Brigade prepares for the next threat

Throughout the day:

Nine wounded in series of terror attacks across Judea and Samaria

Nine Israelis were injured in four separate attacks across Judea and Samaria, including a vehicle overturned by rocks thrown from a passing car.

Nine wounded in series of terror attacks across Judea and Samaria

Report:

Trump offered Iran more concessions after Beirut strike

US President Donald Trump reportedly offered Iran additional concessions while urging Israel to avoid actions that could derail a deal.

Trump offered Iran more concessions after Beirut strike

Israel fears Trump will try to tie its hands in Lebanon

President Trump proposed that Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon and the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, as part of ceasefire understandings with Iran.

Israel fears Trump will try to tie its hands in Lebanon

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah commander behind attack on US troops eliminated

Ali Musa Daqduq, a senior Hezbollah commander wanted for the 2007 killing of US soldiers, was eliminated by the IDF, Israel says.

Hezbollah commander behind attack on US troops eliminated

Israel estimates:

Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh

IDF says it is preparing for potential launches toward Israel in the coming hours following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah command center in the Dahieh suburb.

Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh

Chief of Staff:

'We are prepared for fronts besides Lebanon'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the Northern Command and stressed the need for offensive operations in Lebanon to wear down Hezbollah's southern front and improve future security arrangements.

'We are prepared for fronts besides Lebanon'

Following drone attacks

Israel responds with strikes on Hezbollah Beirut stronghold

The IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist command center in Beirut's Dahieh district in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israel.

Israel responds with strikes on Hezbollah Beirut stronghold

10 of 11 cadets dismissed from elite unit are national-religious

10 of 11 cadets dismissed from the elite Sayeret Matkal training program belong to the national-religious sector, prompting questions about the dismissal process and the use of sociometric evaluations.

10 of 11 cadets dismissed from elite unit are national-religious

Defense Minister Katz appoints new 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.

Defense Minister Katz appoints new military secretary

Further step in integrating haredi soldiers into Israel Air Force

About 20 technicians who completed basic technical training have been integrated into a special unit designated for haredi soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Force Base.

Further step in integrating haredi soldiers into Israel Air Force

Watch:

Moving ceremony of the Hasmonean Brigade

The largest unit since the haredi brigade began operating took its oath of allegiance. Col. Shemer Raviv said: "Proof that it is possible to defend the people of Israel without giving up one's identity."

Moving ceremony of the Hasmonean Brigade

IDF strikes over 70 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours

IDF eliminates terrorists, targets more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, including launchers and operational structures.

IDF strikes over 70 Hezbollah sites in 24 hours

IDF preparing to halt ground maneuver in Lebanon

IDF preparing for possibility political echelon will order halt to ground advances in southern Lebanon due to pressure not to jeopardize US-Iran deal.

IDF preparing to halt ground maneuver in Lebanon

Maps found in Hezbollah tunnels reveal threat to Israeli towns

IDF continues neutralizing Hezbollah's IRGC-funded tunnel network, discovers maps showing revealing threat posed to northern Israel.

Maps found in Hezbollah tunnels reveal threat to Israeli towns

Watch: Seven terrorists spotted - and eliminated

IDF forces identify two terror cells operating out of an underground terror tunnel in southern Lebanon.

Watch: Seven terrorists spotted - and eliminated

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

Minister Israel Katz:

'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.

'Israel will not withdraw from security zone'

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF says it carried out precise airstrikes, dismantling five rocket launchers used in attacks on IDF troops, along with a vehicle-mounted launcher, a command center, and operatives near Israeli forces.

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad and Hamas commanders in Gaza strike

The IDF says it killed three militant commanders in Gaza who were allegedly planning imminent attacks on Israeli forces, using a targeted strike with precautions to reduce civilian harm.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad and Hamas commanders in Gaza strike

IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight

The IDF said it destroyed three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight, removing a threat to troops operating in the area and to Israeli civilians.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight

Massive weapons smuggling attempt foiled

Suspect apprehended, smuggling attempt involving dozens of weapons thwarted, in joint IDF and police operation in the Jordan Valley area.

Massive weapons smuggling attempt foiled

Revealed: IDF completes operation deep in Lebanon

Forces from IDF's 769th Brigade complete operation targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the Dibbin area in southern Lebanon.

Revealed: IDF completes operation deep in Lebanon

IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts

In a week of intense operations, IDF hits 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminates top Gaza terrorists, and arrests over 50 suspects in Judea and Samaria.

IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts

Senior Hamas figure released from detention

Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a prominent Hamas terrorist in Judea and Samaria, is released from administrative detention after over two years, to return to Ramallah.

Senior Hamas figure released from detention

First time in decades:

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Over the past year, a number of security settlements have been set up on the other side of the Jordanian border, for the first time since the era of the Nahal settlements.

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Abbas's message

'We'll continue to demand the right of return'

The chairman of the Palestinian Authority calls for the continuation of “peaceful popular resistance" and full commitment to realizing the right of return of refugees to Israeli territory.

'We'll continue to demand the right of return'

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Israel's unusual accusation against Lebanese Army commander

Israel accusing Lebanese Army chief General Rudolf Haikal of cooperating with Hezbollah, preventing implementation of Lebanese government decisions.

Israel's unusual accusation against Lebanese Army commander

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

Watch:

Terrorists flee drone in tunnel and are taken out from the air

IDF troops uncovered weapons and targeted Hezbollah operatives after a drone detected terrorists inside a tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge.

Terrorists flee drone in tunnel and are taken out from the air

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

Officer injured in Jenin was previously wounded in Gaza

Explosive device detonates during operation in Jenin, lightly injuring an NCO and severely injuring officer, who had previously been severely wounded in a Gaza anti-tank missile strike.

Officer injured in Jenin was previously wounded in Gaza

The heartbreaking embrace between the two IDF families

The father of Ohad Yaari, who was killed in Lebanon, called for the release of the detained commander: “This was an operational mishap, not a criminal matter."

The heartbreaking embrace between the two IDF families

Trump vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

President Donald Trump says the US will seize Kharg Island and other Iranian energy assets while warning of more military strikes.

Trump vows US will seize Iran’s key oil hub

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

Zamir addressed for the 1st time the letter from heads of Hesder yeshivas opposing the integration of female combat soldiers into the Armored Corps.

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers