'Jewish and historic mission'
IDF Chief's message to haredi commanders
At the northern border, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said the lessons of October 7 require expanding the military and increasing haredi enlistment.
At the northern border, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said the lessons of October 7 require expanding the military and increasing haredi enlistment.


At a ceremony held at Palmachim Airbase, Squadron 193, "Defenders of the West," was reactivated.

IDF returns three Israeli activists to Israeli territory a day after they crossed the border.

A former IDF soldier who served in a classified unit during both his mandatory and reserve service has been accused of spying for Iran.
IDF destroys multiple Hamas weapons depots in central and northern Gaza, including one hidden inside a mosque.

IDF investigation reveals Hezbollah launched explosive drone toward IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon security zone.

Female Bardalas Battalion soldier dies by suicide at southern Israel base, marking second such tragedy in a single week.

The IDF prohibits reservists with personal pistols from bringing them to reserve duty - a regulation that could cost hundreds of shekels a month in storage fees.

IDF troops destroy 55-meter-long underground Hezbollah command center hidden beneath construction materials factory just 300 meters from a UNIFIL position.

Video and witness accounts indicate Benayahu Melet continued engaging the terrorists after being critically wounded, striking multiple attackers as he fought to save others.

Israel Police and Border Police forces uncovered multiple weapons caches during operations in Kafr Qassem and Kafr Qara this week, seizing a large cache of weapons and ammunition while arresting five suspects.

IDF troops operating in Lebanon security zone locate dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including assault rifles, RPGs, explosives, and grenades.

The number of haredi recruits joining the IDF has risen steadily in recent years, with annual increases of more than 1,000 recruits.

In moving ceremony, IDF soldiers stationed some 40 kilometers inside Syrian territory dance and sing, welcoming new Torah scroll to their remote outpost. 'Through the unity of Israel, we will prevail.'

Iran is reportedly seeking to attack both current and former officials in an effort to achieve a psychological victory over Israel.

The Israeli Air Force eliminated a terrorist who served as a platoon commander in Palestinian Islamic Jihad and commanded the abduction of Israelis on October 7th.

Brig. Gen. (res.) Winner analyzes the factors driving the escalating wave of terrorism in Judea and Samaria and warns that the country's greatest threat lies not in Lebanon, Gaza, or Iran.

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed that an expulsion order issued against Israeli farmer Tal Yinon Dardik not be renewed.

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to expand counterterror operations and prepare to take control of another terrorist stronghold in Judea and Samaria.

The Israel Police commissioned 185 new officers at a ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where Commissioner Daniel Levi paid special tribute to Omri Gvili, whose brother Ran was the final hostage recovered from Gaza.

The Efraim Brigade arrested about 30 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the trafficking networks that facilitate illegal entry into Israel.

The Civil Administration demolished several large unauthorized Palestinian structures in northern Samaria following the weekend's deadly terror attacks.

IAF intercepts a drone at the Jordan border that did not cross into Israel, for the second day in a row.

Four days after the fatal attack near Havat Gilad, the IDF announces that Palestinian Arab workers will be re-permitted into Israeli communities across Judea and Samaria starting on Tuesday.

17-year-old struck by a Palestinian Arab vehicle during a protest at the Eli Junction. IDF says the vehicle lost control after rocks were thrown towards it.

A report says fellow inmates tied up the Gazan doctor after accusing him of monitoring prison staff in a way they feared could bring collective punishment.

The IDF said it eliminated an Islamic Jihad Nukhba terrorist involved in an Israeli hostage's release and a Hamas commander in separate Gaza strikes.

Security forces arrest four terrorists who were involved in the assault on an off-duty IDF soldier and the theft of his weapon over the weekend.

IDF troops, under the command of the 99th Division, destroyed a tunnel route stretching hundreds of meters under northern Gaza.

IDF strike in Deir al-Balah ends the life of Wael Musa Khaled Ladawi, the Head of Hamas' Internal Security in the Central Gaza Strip

Two Israeli civilians cross border into Syrian territory, are located by IDF troops, returned to Israel, and detained.

Bennett sharply attacked Qatar at the INSS conference on national security and declared that if he heads the next government, he will declare it an enemy state.

The head of the Shin Bet paid his first official working visit to the Border Police National Counter-Terrorism Unit and agreed to deepen operational and technological coordination.

Two UAVs intercepted near Israel-Jordan border; IDF investigating.

The IDF acknowledged it knew of the unauthorized hike before the terror attack but did not stop it or provide security, according to a report.

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed a complainant's statement on Sunday with the Jerusalem Magistrates' Court against a 20-year-old Arab resident of the Silwan neighborhood for hitting a police officer with fireworks.

Following last week's terror attacks, the IDF arrested more than 130 wanted suspects and tightened security measures across Judea and Samaria.

Major Yuval Ezra, laid to rest after being murdered in the shooting attack near Havat Gilad, remembered as an influential and beloved figure by many.

Hamam Eid was responsible for the production of UAVs for the Hamas terrorist organization in the central camps, intended to harm Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

The Security Cabinet approved a pilot placing parts of Gaza under a Palestinian Arab technocratic government, backed by a multinational force and strict security screening.

Hundreds of Border Police officers arrested dozens of suspects in a major Judea and Samaria operation following the deadly terrorist attacks near Havat Gilad.

In the discussion, ministers demanded a stricter response and a change in the opening fire instructions.

At the beginning of the cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said that he would meet with President Trump in Washington.

Northern District police arrested a 39-year-old Maghar resident suspected of incitement after allegedly posting an inflammatory comment on social media following the Havat Gilad attack.

Security officials say they are detecting a shift in Arab behavior and are warning of the possibility of a broad popular uprising following the terrorist attacks over the past week.

Minister Smotrich appeals to IDF Chief following dismissal of soldier who posted video supporting his party: 'Punishment is disproportionate. Reinstate soldier to active service.'

IDF and Shin Bet map the homes of the terrorists who carried out Friday's attack in Samaria. The mapping serves as a preliminary step ahead of sealing and demolishing the structures.

Messages circulating on Palestinian Arab Telegram channels have called on residents of Shechem and surrounding villages to prepare for potential confrontations with Israelis and IDF operations following recent terrorist attacks in the area.

For the first time in 13 nights, the United States did not attack Iran, but Israel is preparing for escalation.

IDF announceד elimination of Hamas Nukhba commander who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kissufim, two other senior terrorists involved in planning attacks.

Jewish farmer moderately injured in clashes near Hebron; IDF soldiers pursuing terrorists who escaped towards Yata.

Israeli security forces arrest over 70 wanted terror suspects in overnight raids across Judea and Samaria, including Hamas operatives, arms traffickers, and suspects accused of planning attacks.

IDF, ISA, destroy weapons depots, manufacturing site, and underground terror infrastructure across Gaza, after Hamas rebuilds military capabilities, prepares attacks.

Benayahu Melet, 32, a member of Havat Gilad's emergency response team and father of two, and Yuval Ezra, 27, Artillery Battery Commander in the 411th Battalion, fatally shot after rushing to rescue hikers during terror attack near the community.

Central Command chief MG Avi Bluth tells community leaders that troops are working to apprehend all terrorists involved in the attack near Tel and prevent further escalation across Judea and Samaria.

Duvdevan troops arrest two terrorists at Nablus hospital after Tel attack.

MK Tzvi Succot eulogized Benayahu Melet and called for a harsh response against the residents of the nearby village: 'People are furious; there must be a painful response.'

Following the deadly Samaria terror attack, Netanyahu and Katz ordered tougher counterterrorism measures, including demolishing the terrorist's home, reinforcing IDF forces, and expanding operations in the area.

Dismissed Yitzhar security coordinator accuses Samaria Regional Council head over delayed response to attack.

IDF reinforces forces, freezes leave, preparing broad operation after deadly Havat Gilad terror attack.
