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Changes from war lessons

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

The head of the Operations Division in the Military Intelligence Directorate said that the Intelligence Directorate failed to provide warning ahead of the October 7 attack.

“Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

Brig. General questioned on suspicion of moral offenses, resigns

Brig. Gen. Yisrael Shomer, head of the IDF Operations Division, was questioned by the MPCID on suspicion of morality-related offenses.

Brig. General questioned on suspicion of moral offenses, resigns

After the ceasefire:

Home Front Command eases guidelines in the north

Following an updated situational assessment and after the declaration of a ceasefire, the Home Front Command announced significant relaxations to the safety guidelines for northern areas.

Home Front Command eases guidelines in the north

Footage from Lebanon:

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

Givati Brigade soldiers crossed the Litani River, eliminated terrorists, and uncovered hundreds of weapons. The brigade commander described the fighting and its significance in protecting northern Israeli communities.

Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

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Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

NIS 1 billion allocated for trial of Nukhba terrorists

The government has approved a plan proposed by the Defense and Finance Ministries to prosecute the Hamas Nukhba Force terrorists.

NIS 1 billion allocated for trial of Nukhba terrorists

Roman Gofman Assumes Role as Mossad Director

At a ceremony held at Mossad headquarters in the presence of the Prime Minister and senior security officials, Major General Roman Gofman replaced outgoing director Dedi Barnea as head of the organization.

Roman Gofman Assumes Role as Mossad Director

Attempt to smuggle tobacco into Gaza in wheelchairs thwarted

At the Tarqumiya Crossing, an attempt to smuggle hundreds of tobacco pouches concealed inside an international donation shipment of wheelchairs destined for Gaza was thwarted.

Attempt to smuggle tobacco into Gaza in wheelchairs thwarted

Terrorist who held Oron Shaul’s body faces trial

1.5 years after his arrest, it was revealed that the terrorist provided investigators with the exact location where he had kept the body of Oron Shaul.

Terrorist who held Oron Shaul’s body faces trial

Ehud Barak

“Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sharply criticized the government, claiming that the Israeli public is being given a misleading picture regarding the operational achievements in Lebanon.

“Netanyahu is misleading the public on Lebanon"

As fellow soldiers slept

Soldiers stole and sold assault rifles and machine guns

The Military Prosecution indicted a technician in a combat battalion who allegedly stole weapons from the fighters and sold them together with another soldier.

Soldiers stole and sold assault rifles and machine guns

Defense Minister:

If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

Defense Minister Katz reveals that approximately 600,000 of the 900,000 residents of Beirut's Dahieh suburb have evacuated.

If attacks continue, we'll strike Beirut

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IDF apprehends terrorist cell preparing to execute attack

IDF soldiers in northern Samaria apprehended three terrorists who were preparing to execute a terror attack.

IDF apprehends terrorist cell preparing to execute attack

Netanyahu:

Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Prime Minister praises outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, hails agency's achievements, and warns Israel's enemies of severe consequences.

Iranian regime 'will fall in the end'

Nukhba and sniper commanders:

IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

IDF eliminates five terrorists from various organizations who were advancing terrorist activity and threatening troops.

IDF eliminates five terrorists in Gaza

Home Front Command extends alert times in northern Israel

Residents of 161 localities in the Haifa, Haifa Bay, and Carmel areas will now have 90 seconds to reach shelter, up from the previous 60 seconds.

Home Front Command extends alert times in northern Israel

Netanyahu after call with Trump

'If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in The Dahieh.

'If Hezbollah attacks us, we will strike The Dahieh'

Cleared for publication

Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Silvester, a doctor in the Shaked Battalion (424), Givati Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

President Trump says Israel and Hezbollah agreed to cease all attacks after speaking with Netanyahu, stopping a strike on Hezbollah stronghold.

Heavy US pressure halted a strike in Dahieh

Trump:

Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Trump says suspension would not automatically lead to further military action, while Reuters reports Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with Washington.

Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Report:

Lebanese Speaker told US Hezbollah ready for immediate ceasefire

Lebanese speaker says Hezbollah would fully commit to a comprehensive truce as Israel warns of possible strikes in Beirut.

Lebanese Speaker told US Hezbollah ready for immediate ceasefire

IDF Spokesman declares

"We'll keep striking throughout Lebanon, from Dahieh to Tyre"

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin delivered a special statement from Israel's northern border following the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

"We'll keep striking throughout Lebanon, from Dahieh to Tyre"

Netanyahu: Dahieh will not be out of bounds

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hezbollah is on the run, vowing Hezbollah will not be allowed to attack northern Israel while its headquarters remains untouched.

Netanyahu: Dahieh will not be out of bounds

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Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

IDF forces spot Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch drone, eliminate them in airstrike, thwarting planned attack.

Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

'An enormous loss'

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, aged 20, from Rosh Ha'ayin, fell in combat in southern Lebanon, two others injured.

Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati fell in southern Lebanon

Watch: IDF takes out launcher used to fire at Tiberias

Within minutes: IDF destroys rocket launcher used Sunday night by Hezbollah terror group to launch rockets toward Tiberias.

Watch: IDF takes out launcher used to fire at Tiberias

Netanyahu:

IDF will strike in Beirut following Hezbollah violations

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greenlights strikes in Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut following death of IDF soldier, repeated and increased fire from Lebanon.

IDF will strike in Beirut following Hezbollah violations

Hamas:

Kuwaiti journalist launches scathing attack on Hamas

Kuwaiti newspaper editor blasts Hamas leadership:: 'Sinwar destroyed Gaza for money, private jets, and false promises from Iran, which was quick to abandon him.'

Kuwaiti journalist launches scathing attack on Hamas

Photos:

Golani troops operating in Beaufort sector

IDF Spokesperson's Unit releases photos documenting operations by the Golani Brigade's Reconnaissance Battalion in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon.

Golani troops operating in Beaufort sector

Four wounded in explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel

Four soldiers sustain light injuries in a Hezbollah explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel. Emergency forces treat them. IDF: The incident is under investigation.

Four wounded in explosive drone strike in Beit Hillel

Lebanese Doctor:

'Hezbollah, your struggle is a disaster'

Lebanese academic Dr. Antoine Haddad criticizes the conception of the struggle promoted by Hezbollah against Israel.

'Hezbollah, your struggle is a disaster'

Two girls injured in ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction

Two teenagers wounded in a ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction. Terrorist neutralized.

Two girls injured in ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction

Breathtaking drone-footage:

Beaufort Ridge under IDF control

IDF publishes footage of Golani Reconnaissance Unit troops capturing the Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon.

Beaufort Ridge under IDF control

The man behind Arrow 3

Shmuel Ben-Ezra appointed as National Security Council head

Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Shmuel Ben-Ezra, a former Shin Bet division chief and Arrow 3 project leader, to head the National Security Council.

Shmuel Ben-Ezra appointed as National Security Council head

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

The IDF is investigating whether Hezbollah used advanced targeting methods after a drone strike killed Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin and wounded four soldiers.

IDF investigates how Hezbollah drone hit Givati Recon Unit

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Mass infiltration attempt foiled

Border Police forces stopped a large-scale attempt to infiltrate Israeli territory from Judea into southern Israel. 42 illegal entrants were arrested.

Mass infiltration attempt foiled

Hezbollah expands range of rocket fire

Sirens sound across northern Israel as additional areas absorb rocket fire from the Hezbollah terror group; hospitals move underground.

Hezbollah expands range of rocket fire

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The first tank to cross the Litani River on way to Beaufort

New footage released by the IDF reveals the first tank crossing the Litani River in southern Lebanon as part of the operation that led to the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

The first tank to cross the Litani River on way to Beaufort

Forty-four years later: Israeli flag flies over Beaufort Ridge

Forty-four years after Israel took Beaufort Ridge for the first time, Golani Brigade soldiers reconquer it and raise Israeli and Golani Brigade flags - on day of mourning for their fallen comrades.

Forty-four years later: Israeli flag flies over Beaufort Ridge

Minister Wasserlauf warns

Residents of north on verge of collapse

Yitzhak Wasserlauf sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning of the potential collapse of Israel’s northern border communities.

Residents of north on verge of collapse

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin, aged 21 from Ashkelon, fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Staff Sergeant Michael Tyukin fell in southern Lebanon

IDF takes over Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon

IDF expands its Lebanon offensive, launching an operation in Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki to remove Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF takes over Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon

New proposal to be floated for Gaza ceasefire

Senior Hamas delegation plans trip to Egypt to discuss ideas for 'new, revised,' ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hamas terror group.

New proposal to be floated for Gaza ceasefire

Hezbollah command center erupts in secondary explosions

IDF strikes Hezbollah artillery command center after terrorists identified in the area, secondary explosions indicating weapons stored inside.

Hezbollah command center erupts in secondary explosions

Home Front Command tightens restrictions in northern Israel

IDF updates defensive guidelines, closing schools in communities near Israel-Lebanon border due to increased fire from Lebanon.

Home Front Command tightens restrictions in northern Israel

IDF tests new drone interception methods

IDF conducting operational trials on technological solutions for identifying and intercepting Hezbollah's explosive drones.

IDF tests new drone interception methods

Hezbollah launches around 30 rockets towards northern Israel

Rocket hits commercial center in Kiryat Shmona, beach near Nahariya, after Hezbollah terror group launches multiple barrages towards northern Israel.

Hezbollah launches around 30 rockets towards northern Israel

IDF expanding operations in southern Lebanon

Special operation north of the Litani River, planned for over a year, aims to secure Metula and other Galilee Panhandle communities.

IDF expanding operations in southern Lebanon

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah rockets hit church in southern Lebanon

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah rockets hitting an Orthodox church in southern Lebanon, in an area in which IDF soldiers are not operating.

Hezbollah rockets hit church in southern Lebanon

Netanyahu: Our forces have crossed the Litani

During a visit to the northern border, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF troops have crossed Lebanon's Litani River: “We are dealing Hezbollah a crushing blow."

Netanyahu: Our forces have crossed the Litani

Hamas:

The killing disrupted negotiations

Senior Hamas officials protest Israel’s assassination of head of military wing, but still express commitment to continuing talks for ceasefire agreement, say Israel violating ceasefire agreement on a daily basis.

The killing disrupted negotiations

IDF Chief of Staff:

Over 7,500 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated since start of war

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says Hezbollah has suffered 'significant and unprecedented' damage, vows military to continue striking Hezbollah targets and expanding operations to protect northern communities.

Over 7,500 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated since start of war

Waiting to return to the battlefield:

401st Brigade commander sends message to his soldiers

Col. Meir Biderman, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone, spoke with his soldiers over the communications system, shared details of his recovery process, and strengthened the battalions fighting on the ground.

401st Brigade commander sends message to his soldiers

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist Imad Hassan Hussein Aslim, who planned terror attacks and participated in October 7 massacre, in northern Gaza strike.

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

Armed Arab suspect arrested near Jerusalem's Old City

Illegal Arab infiltrator from Hebron caught armed with loaded weapon, is arrested.

Armed Arab suspect arrested near Jerusalem's Old City

Israel concerned US-Iran agreement could limit IDF in Lebanon

Hezbollah heavily pressuring Iran to ensure its inclusion in ceasefire deal, official warns.

Israel concerned US-Iran agreement could limit IDF in Lebanon