Defense/Security (general.page 2)


Heroism Despite Failures:

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

The IDF's newly released inquiry into the October 7 massacre in Yachini reveals critical security failures, including unfortified defenses and unprepared local forces.

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

After port strikes

Houthi chief warns of broad retaliation

Houthi chief warns foreign embassies in Tel Aviv to relocate from areas near 'legitimate targets,' threatening further missile attacks following Israeli strikes.

Houthi chief warns of broad retaliation

After interception

Missile debris falls on building

IDF identifies missile launch from Yemen, setting off sirens in multiple localities.

Missile debris falls on building

Wounded soldiers to Netanyahu:

‘We firmly oppose ceasing the fighting’”

Amid reports of a deal that would include a ceasefire, wounded soldiers who fought in the war are calling on the prime minister to continue the fighting until Hamas is defeated.

‘We firmly oppose ceasing the fighting’”

CENTCOM Chief:

Strike plans ready if Iran nuclear talks collapse

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla briefs Senate on proxy wars, nuclear risk, and strike readiness.

Strike plans ready if Iran nuclear talks collapse

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Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port

The IDF published documentation of the departure of naval forces to attack targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in the port of Hudaydah in Yemen.

Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port

IDF launches counterterror op. in Shechem

Over 250 structures have been searched so far, six wanted individuals were apprehended, and a ‘Carlo’ weapon, along with additional weapons, were located and confiscated, in the operation in the Kasbah area of Shechem.

IDF launches counterterror op. in Shechem

Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza

During Givati ​​forces' operation in the Gaza Strip, terrorists disguised as women and carrying sacks were identified from a Hamas military building. The forces eliminated them.

Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza

Two Missiles, Multiple Corps:

New details about the attack against the Houthi ports

The operation involved long-range, precision-guided missiles launched from Sa'ar 6 corvettes, marking an unprecedented level of inter-service coordination.

New details about the attack against the Houthi ports

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Hamas tunnel destroyed near Nir Oz

Israeli forces destroyed over 1,200 terror infrastructures near Kerem Shalom to widen the security area near the communities of western Negev.

Hamas tunnel destroyed near Nir Oz

Iran recruits 13-year-old via Telegram for Iranian propaganda

A 13-year-old boy from Tel Aviv was arrested after allegedly being recruited by Iranian operatives through Telegram to carry out graffiti attacks and gather intelligence in exchange for money, including filming the Iron Dome.

Iran recruits 13-year-old via Telegram for Iranian propaganda

Mahmoud Abbas:

Hamas attack 'unacceptable,' must be disarmed, removed from power

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, in a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, condemns 10/7 massacre as 'unacceptable,' calls for terror group’s disarmament, ouster from Gaza, and immediate release of all hostages.

Hamas attack 'unacceptable,' must be disarmed, removed from power

Ed. Minister launches plan to expand Haredi Hesder track

Education Minister Yoav Kisch unveils national plan to integrate 3,000 Haredi yeshiva students into military service by 2030, including combat roles, aiming at fostering at foster voluntary enlistment through partnership and belief in the State.

Ed. Minister launches plan to expand Haredi Hesder track

IDF strikes Houthi terror targets at Hudaydah port in Yemen

Unlike previous attacks, which were carried out by the IAF, the attacks were carried out by Israel's navy.

IDF strikes Houthi terror targets at Hudaydah port in Yemen

10/7 investigation:

IDF releases investigation findings of battle at Erez Kibbutz

Despite Hamas infiltration on 10/7, Kibbutz Erez remained in Israeli hands due to the bravery of local emergency squads and residents, found in report citing military shortcomings and decisive actions that prevented greater tragedy.

IDF releases investigation findings of battle at Erez Kibbutz

Police and Shin Bet:

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Man in his 20s arrested in connection with arson at the Or Haviv synagogue affiliated with former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Suspect taken for questioning.

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Ahead of a strike?

IDF issues warning for Yemen's ports

The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson issues an urgent warning to those present at the Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Al-Salif ports, which are under Houthi control.

IDF issues warning for Yemen's ports

Khan Younis collapse:

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

The findings of the initial investigation into the deaths of 4 soldiers in Khan Yunis indicate that the soldiers carried out advanced scans and were careful - but the bomb was activated when they called a bomb disposal team.

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

Hasidic leaders:

'IDF draft strictly forbidden by Torah Law'

Prominent Hasidic rabbis in Israel issue halakhic ruling prohibiting enlistment in IDF, including in haredi-specific tracks, warning of spiritual dangers and accusing military programs of attempting to alter the identity of Torah-observant Jews.

'IDF draft strictly forbidden by Torah Law'

Unimaginable cruelty:

Angrest family releases new footage of Matan’s abduction

The family of kidnapped Israeli soldier Matan Angrest released a new segment Monday evening from footage documenting his abduction to the Gaza Strip during the October 7 massacre.

Angrest family releases new footage of Matan’s abduction

IAEA head

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

In his first interview with Israeli media, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi tells i24NEWS an attack on Iran's nuclear program could have catastrophic consequences.

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

IDF recruits 14,500 holders of draft exemption

IDF conscripts 14,500 civilians who were previously exempt from reserve duty, aiming to ease pressure on reservists amid ongoing conflict by forming 11 new battalions set to begin service in the coming months.

IDF recruits 14,500 holders of draft exemption

Telegram channel editor rebukes Liberman over Abu Shabab militia

Abu Ali Express editor rejects MK Avigdor Liberman's assertion that details on the Yasser Abu Shabab militia originated from social media, warning that such disclosures by officials carry serious consequences for Israel's strategic ambiguity.

Telegram channel editor rebukes Liberman over Abu Shabab militia

Anat Angrest

'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'

Mother of hostage Matan Angrest announces that the family will release another segment of the video tonight (Monday) showing the near-lynching of her son on October 7th.

'Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images'

Preventing further disasters

IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.

IDF destroys dozens of booby-trapped buildings in Gaza

Kosher chicken arrives at central Gaza markets

According to local reports, Chicken breasts are going for approximately $32 per pound, a significant increase compared to their pre-war price.

Kosher chicken arrives at central Gaza markets

Judea and Samaria:

IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across

In series of counterterror operations, IDF forces dismantle bomb-making lab in Tulkarm, arrest 35 wanted individuals across Judea and Samaria.

IDF uncovers explosives lab, arrests 35 suspects across

Drama at sea:

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

Terrorists have begun threatening the workers distributing American supplies as well as warning Gazans that the American aid centers have become 'death traps.'

Hamas threatens Gazan aid workers

How the Israeli Navy plans to intercept the Gaza flotilla

Naval commandos are training for several different scenarios as the ship of

How the Israeli Navy plans to intercept the Gaza flotilla

Cruel deception:

Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.

Hamas lied to Israeli hostage about imminent release

IDF Spokesman:

'European aid funds were found in Hamas tunnels'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin displayed the Hamas facility under the European Hospital and showed how EU aid funds reached the hands of Hamas commanders instead of the Gazan public.

'European aid funds were found in Hamas tunnels'

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IDF locates and extracts corpse of Mohammad Sinwar

New footage shows remains retrieved from beneath Khan Yunis hospital; Sinwar killed alongside Rafah Brigade commander in May strike.

IDF locates and extracts corpse of Mohammad Sinwar

Former ISA Official:

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

Moshe Pazielov, a former senior official in the ISA, explains that Israel is right to arm gangs that will fight Hamas, but must not overlook the long-term consequences of such a decision.

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

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IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

IDF forces operate in and around Khan Yunis hospital

IDF investigating:

Far-left reporter obtains key to military security gate

Security forces surprised to find Channel 12’s Yigal Mosko driving through locked gate near Deir Dibwan; IDF investigating how he obtained the key.

Far-left reporter obtains key to military security gate

Gaza flotilla member claims:

Israel has begun jamming our communications

An activist on the Madleen, which is sailing to the Gaza Strip, says the tracking system shows the ship in Jordan and alleges that Israel is preparing to intercept it.

Israel has begun jamming our communications

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated

Arafat Dhiab, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7th brutal massacre. He simultaneously commanded a Hamas police station and advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians.

Terrorist who participated in Nova massacre eliminated

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Israel confirms: One of the bodies recently found in an underground Hamas compound in Khan Younis is Mohammad Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was killed in an airstrike last month.

Mohammad Sinwar’s body identified and returned to Israel

Defense Minister:

'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to act to prevent the arrival of the 'Madleen' flotilla to Gaza, led by extreme left-wing activists including Greta Thunberg.

'We'll stop the Gaza flotilla whatever it takes'

They would have sacrificed us:

IDF Radio analyst faces backlash over Eid al-Adha post

IDF Radio’s Arab affairs commentator, Jacky Hugi, faces heavy criticism after a post on X prompts harsh comments on 'shared lives between Jews and Arabs in Arab countries' and sparks debate over the radio's editorial direction.

IDF Radio analyst faces backlash over Eid al-Adha post

IDF reveals:

Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson is an active Hamas terrorist

IDF says Mahmoud Zabar Tafesh Bassal spread false and misleading information to the international media while serving in the Hamas terrorist organization.

Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson is an active Hamas terrorist

Ron Ben-Yishai:

'This war is just and necessary'

Israel Prize winner and senior military correspondent argues that as long as Hamas and other Jihadist groups are active in Gaza, residents of southern Israel will not have security and will not be able to lead normal lives.

'This war is just and necessary'

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the “Popular Forces” militia operating in eastern Rafah, confirms his cooperation with the Palestinian Authority to shelter civilians and combat Hamas terrorism.

Gaza militia leader's 1st interview with Israeli media

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

The military has begun operating in areas in the center of the Gaza Strip where it has not yet operated, and due to concerns about the lives of hostages, is exercising extreme caution in destroying terrorist routes.

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza Strip

Funding aid to Gaza:

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir questions government funding of food and supplies for a population that on 10/7 took part en masse in a massacre and rejoiced as our brothers and sisters were slaughtered.

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

In Gaza hospital compound:

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorists disguised as journalists

IDF reveals identities of two Islamic Jihad terrorists who operated under the guise of journalists.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorists disguised as journalists

Iran claims seizure of Israeli nuclear secrets

Iran’s intelligence agency says it has obtained thousands of secret documents detailing Israel’s nuclear program.

Iran claims seizure of Israeli nuclear secrets

Hamas releases new photo of hostage Matan Zangauker

Hamas publishes new image of hostage Matan Zangauker, warning he won’t be rescued alive as IDF forces close in.

Hamas releases new photo of hostage Matan Zangauker

IDF uncovers:

Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

In dramatic operation, IDF and ISA forces expose Hamas war room and tunnel network used to direct the October 7 massacre - beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Hamas command center hidden beneath Gaza’s European Hospital

Police volunteer killed during high-speed pursuit

Sergeant Avishi Yitzhak Twil, a volunteer in the national traffic police, was killed by a speeding driver who collided with his police vehicle.

Police volunteer killed during high-speed pursuit

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class Tom Rotstein, 23 years old from Ramat Gan, and Sergeant Uri Yhonatan Cohen, 20 years old from Neve Yarak, were two of the soldiers killed in a Gaza explosion earlier this week, IDF says.

Tom and Uri named as two of the soldiers who fell in Gaza

Eliminated:

Head of terror group responsible for Bibas family murder

IDF eliminates As'ad Abu Shakriya, commander of the 'Al-Mujahideen Brigades,' and another senior official in the Salafi organization near a hospital in Gaza City.

Head of terror group responsible for Bibas family murder

IDF recovers body of Thai hostage

Body of Nattapong Pinta, kidnapped during the October 7 massacre, brought to Israel following a special military operation.

IDF recovers body of Thai hostage

'Acted with quiet strength'

Liri Albag remembers fallen classmate Yoav Raver

Captivity survivor Liri Albag mourns her former classmate, Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver, one of four soldiers killed in Gaza. Remembered for his kindness and quiet strength, Yoav was also a national youth basketball player.

Liri Albag remembers fallen classmate Yoav Raver

IDF:

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.

'Critical and moral mission to bring all 56 hostages home'




























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