Defense/Security (Page 8)


Hamas weapons cache found inside Gaza mosque

IDF destroys multiple Hamas weapons depots in central and northern Gaza, including one hidden inside a mosque.

Hamas weapons cache found inside Gaza mosque

IDF: Hezbollah violated ceasefire agreement

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

IDF: Hezbollah violated ceasefire agreement

IDF announces second soldier suicide in days

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

IDF announces second soldier suicide in days

Reservists ordered not to carry private firearms on reserve duty

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.

Reservists ordered not to carry private firearms on reserve duty

300 meters from UNIFIL:

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory

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

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory

Watch: Mortally wounded hero kept fighting, took down terrorists

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

Watch: Mortally wounded hero kept fighting, took down terrorists

Police seize alleged stolen IDF missile in central Israel

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.

Police seize alleged stolen IDF missile in central Israel

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon

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

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon

Haredi enlistment rises sharply following growing enforcement

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

Haredi enlistment rises sharply following growing enforcement

Watch: Torah scroll dedicated at IDF 'Keter Hahermon' outpost

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.'

Watch: Torah scroll dedicated at IDF 'Keter Hahermon' outpost

Report

Iran intensifying efforts to assassinate Israeli officials

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

Iran intensifying efforts to assassinate Israeli officials

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who commanded abductions on Oct. 7th eliminated

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.

Terrorist who commanded abductions on Oct. 7th eliminated

Brig. Gen. Erez Winner:

'The next October 7th will be worse'

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.

'The next October 7th will be worse'

Defense Minister cancels expulsion order against farmer

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

Defense Minister cancels expulsion order against farmer

IDF prepares to seize another Judea and Samaria 'refugee' camp

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

IDF prepares to seize another Judea and Samaria 'refugee' camp

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Final hostage's brother completes police commander's course

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.

Final hostage's brother completes police commander's course

Behind the operation:

IDF shifts strategy, targets traffickers behind infiltrations

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

IDF shifts strategy, targets traffickers behind infiltrations

IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria

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

IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria

Second day in a row

Drone intercepted in Jordan border area

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

Drone intercepted in Jordan border area

Four days after attack

Palestinian Arab workers returning to Judea and Samaria

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.

Palestinian Arab workers returning to Judea and Samaria

Near Eli

17-year-old hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle during demonstration

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.

17-year-old hit by Palestinian Arab vehicle during demonstration

Gazan doctor bound with socks by fellow inmates

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.

Gazan doctor bound with socks by fellow inmates

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in hostage release

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.

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in hostage release

Four terrorists arrested

Footage shows attack and theft of soldier's weapon in Susya

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.

Footage shows attack and theft of soldier's weapon in Susya

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Inside one of Hamas's remaining tunnels in Gaza

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

Inside one of Hamas's remaining tunnels in Gaza

IDF continues to deal blows to Hamas in central 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

IDF continues to deal blows to Hamas in central Gaza

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria from Mount Hermon

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

Two Israelis detained after crossing into Syria from Mount Hermon

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

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.

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

Joint Ops & Counterterror efforts

Shin Bet Chief Zini makes 1st official visit to YAMAM

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.

Shin Bet Chief Zini makes 1st official visit to YAMAM

IDF intercepts two UAVs on Israel-Jordan border

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

IDF intercepts two UAVs on Israel-Jordan border

Military backtracks

IDF knew of hike before deadly terror attack

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.

IDF knew of hike before deadly terror attack

Jerusalem man indicted for firework attack on police

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.

Jerusalem man indicted for firework attack on police

Judea and Samaria:

IDF launches massive crackdown to stop escalation

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

IDF launches massive crackdown to stop escalation

'You were an angel'

Major Yuval Ezra laid to rest

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.

Major Yuval Ezra laid to rest

IDF eliminates Hamas Central Camps UAV cell commander

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.

IDF eliminates Hamas Central Camps UAV cell commander

Cabinet gives Board of Peace green light to enter Gaza

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.

Cabinet gives Board of Peace green light to enter Gaza

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Suspect gets a wake-up call from undercover officers

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

Suspect gets a wake-up call from undercover officers

Ben Gvir: "We must return to targeted killings"

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

Ben Gvir: "We must return to targeted killings"

Netanyahu

'We're prepared to act on broader scale against terrorist nests'

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

'We're prepared to act on broader scale against terrorist nests'

'So no Jews remain there'

Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

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.

Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

Defense officials warn of potential Intifada in Judea and Samaria

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.

Defense officials warn of potential Intifada in Judea and Samaria

Outcry over IDF dismissal:

Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment

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

Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment

Homes of Samaria terrorists prepared for demolition

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.

Homes of Samaria terrorists prepared for demolition

Arab Telegram channels call to prepare for clashes with Israelis

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.

Arab Telegram channels call to prepare for clashes with Israelis

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

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

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

IDF kills October 7 Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kissufim

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

IDF kills October 7 Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kissufim

Weapon stolen from farm owner in Susya

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

Weapon stolen from farm owner in Susya

IDF: Over 70 wanted suspects arrested across Judea and Samaria

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: Over 70 wanted suspects arrested across Judea and Samaria

IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites after ceasefire violations

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

IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites after ceasefire violations

Murdered near Havat Gilad:

Benayahu and Yuval were murdered while rushing to save hikers

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.

Benayahu and Yuval were murdered while rushing to save hikers

IDF prepares major counterterrorism operation

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.

IDF prepares major counterterrorism operation

Daring operation in the heart of Nablus

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

Daring operation in the heart of Nablus

MK Tzvi Succot:

'The state, not private citizens, must initiate revenge'

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.'

'The state, not private citizens, must initiate revenge'

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria attack

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.

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria attack

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator criticizes Council head

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

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator criticizes Council head

IDF preparing for major Samaria operation

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

IDF preparing for major Samaria operation