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Arabs found crammed in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

After finding that the driver of the suspicious Renault was unauthorized to enter Israeli territory, IDF and Border Police forces opened the trunk and found three more illegal entrants.

Arabs found crammed in trunk attempting to enter Jerusalem

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

The IDF is allowing Lebanese and Syrian workers to enter agricultural areas within the security zone in southern Lebanon to harvest olives, in coordination with and under the supervision of Israeli troops.

Under the radar: IDF's surprising move in Lebanon

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Newly revealed war cabinet transcripts expose explosive disagreements between Netanyahu and Israel's security chiefs over Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria, and decisions that shaped the course of the war.

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

IDF: To remove the threat

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re’im on 10/7

The terrorist infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7 massacre and recently advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, in violation of the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates Nukhba commander who infiltrated Re’im on 10/7

Two years later

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Marking two years since Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF releases a handwritten document in which the Hamas leader ordered terrorists to document atrocities on October 7.

IDF reveals Sinwar's orders before October 7

Draft evaders barred from civil service jobs

Following the attorney general’s directives, the Civil Service Commission is reinstating enforcement of the ban on hiring draft-eligible individuals who have not regularized their status.

Draft evaders barred from civil service jobs

IDF and ISA:

Two Gaza terrorists involved in weapons smuggling eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated two terrorists who facilitated the smuggling of weapons and military equipment into Gaza.

Two Gaza terrorists involved in weapons smuggling eliminated

Letter by Sinwar's son:

'I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews'

Two years after Yahya Sinwar's elimination, the IDF reveals a letter from his 10-year-old son expressing longing for his father and a desire to shoot Jews.

'I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews'

Bound for Attacks on IDF

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

Hezbollah admits explosives seized in Lebanon belonged to the group, claiming they were intended for attacks on Israeli forces and demanding their return.

Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives

Ben Gvir unveils plan to amend IDF's ethical code

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir proposes replacing IDF's 'Purity of Arms' principle with 'Righteousness of Arms,' emphasizing victory over enemies and Jewish moral values.

Ben Gvir unveils plan to amend IDF's ethical code

IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon

Hezbollah launched three reconnaissance drones into southern Lebanon's security zone over the past two weeks, IAF failed to intercept two of them but withheld details from the public, Galei Zahal report says.

IDF fails to intercept Hezbollah drones over Lebanon

Two arrested

Extremist protesters attempt to storm IDF building near Bnei Brak

Violent clashes erupt near Bnei Brak as dozens of extremist protesters attempt to force their way into a building housing an IDF unit responsible for integrating haredi soldiers.

Extremist protesters attempt to storm IDF building near Bnei Brak

Exclusive interview

The rabbi's decision that saved an IDF officer's life on Oct. 7

A day before completing 12 years of military service, Major Y. received an urgent call to report to the Gaza Division headquarters. His community's rabbi urged him to stay and defend his neighbors instead.

The rabbi's decision that saved an IDF officer's life on Oct. 7

IDF starts reviewing acts of heroism for October 7 medals

The IDF has launched a process to evaluate acts of heroism during the battles from October 7 until the beginning of the ground offensive in Gaza.

IDF starts reviewing acts of heroism for October 7 medals

IDF

Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in Gaza

The 99th Division completed 4 months of operations in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and hostage captivity, and dismantling Hamas infrastructure.

Over 100 terrorists eliminated, 8 km of tunnels destroyed in Gaza

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters

Following government approval, Israel's Defense Ministry moves to finalize an agreement with the Pentagon for 12 Boeing Apache Echo helicopters, with deliveries expected early next decade.

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters

IDF Chief of Staff:

Potential for escalation has grown, ready for every scenario

LTG Zamir warns of increased potential for escalation across multiple fronts, condemns violence against innocent civilians during the olive harvest season.

Potential for escalation has grown, ready for every scenario

Exposed:

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested five operatives in raids on groups in Ramallah and Yatta accused of serving as financial and organizational arms of Hamas and the PFLP.

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

Bodycam footage:

IDF foils terror attack in northern Samaria

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested four Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qabatiya and Arraba, foiling a planned attack in northern Samaria.

IDF foils terror attack in northern Samaria

Northern Israel UFO panic

IDF reaches conclusion on mystery object

The IDF says the unidentified object that entered Israeli airspace was likely a balloon or hot-air device, not a drone, and probably posed no threat.

IDF reaches conclusion on mystery object

IDF abandons outpost, leaves ammunition unsecured

IDF outpost near Kibbutz Yiftach reportedly abandoned with military equipment and ammunition, was left unsecured, report says.

IDF abandons outpost, leaves ammunition unsecured

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terrorist meeting, killing three. In a separate strike, two Hamas Nukhba terrorists killed.

IDF eliminates five Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

'I will not give in':

Katz draws a red line for the High Court over Judea and Samaria

Katz warns the High Court against intervening in IDF’s activities in northern Samaria refugee camps, vows to maintain IDF presence, even if special legislation is needed.

Katz draws a red line for the High Court over Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of meters long

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

Inside the tunnels, the troops found hideouts and weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a machine gun, and anti-tank missiles.

Watch: Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon

IDF prepares for first election day over the border

Early voting for IDF soldiers will begin October 20, with more than 800 stationary and mobile polling stations operating through election day.

IDF prepares for first election day over the border

Outrage in Itamar:

IDF allows olive harvest near site of Fogel massacre

Itamar residents protest IDF's decision to allow Arab olive harvesting near community's security fence, close to route used by terrorists who murdered five members of the Fogel family in 2011.

IDF allows olive harvest near site of Fogel massacre

Supreme Court orders IDF to let residents return to terror Camps

The Supreme Court ordered the IDF to present a timetable for residents’ return to Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams camps despite stated security concerns.

Supreme Court orders IDF to let residents return to terror Camps

IDF plans major troop reduction in Gaza border communities

The IDF plans to reduce its permanent presence in Gaza envelope communities after the elections, with reservists remaining only in towns closest to the border.

IDF plans major troop reduction in Gaza border communities

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Hospital by day, terror site by night

The IDF released footage and intelligence indicating that Hamas is continuing to keep the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya fully operational.

Hospital by day, terror site by night

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who helped lead the October 7 massacre on the Kissufim outpost and participated in abducting Israelis.

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

Mysterious cave found in central Israel

Digging tools found in a cave near Rosh HaAyin. The IDF ruled out a tunnel but circumstances surrounding the excavation are still under investigation.

Mysterious cave found in central Israel

Alleged abuse of authority

Top officer leaves IDF

Brig. Gen. Yogev Bar-Sheshet will leave the IDF after a command review into alleged abuse of authority and disclosure of classified information.

Top officer leaves IDF

Mystery on the Lebanese border

IDF radar systems detected an unidentified object in the skies near the Israel-Lebanon border last night. IDF forces are conducting ground and aerial searches in an attempt to determine what it was.

Mystery on the Lebanese border

37 Years Later:

Bereaved family demands removal of monument to terrorist

Yaakov Farag was murdered while guarding Har Bracha in 1988. Now, his widow is demanding that the IDF demolish a nearby monument commemorating his killer.

Bereaved family demands removal of monument to terrorist

Hostage's mother accuses IDF commander of failing to save her son

Iris Haim, whose son Yotam was mistakenly killed by IDF fire in Gaza, accuses former hostage commander Nitzan Alon of ignoring warnings, distress calls and signs that could have led to his rescue.

Hostage's mother accuses IDF commander of failing to save her son

Israel reveals codename for plane hijacking protocol

Israel has revealed the name of the IDF's emergency protocol for a civilian aircraft hijacking, used during the Flydubai incident.

Israel reveals codename for plane hijacking protocol

Operated on behalf of Iran

IDF strikes terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

The IDF says it targeted Yusuf Ali Al-Hassoun, an Iranian-directed terrorist who planned drone and rocket attacks against Israeli soldiers in southern Syria.

IDF strikes terrorist behind attacks in southern Syria

Across the Gaza Strip:

IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

Terrorist organizations used facilities to store dozens of weapons, including rockets, explosive devices, mortars, Kalashnikov rifles, and additional combat equipment.

IDF destroys terrorist weapons storage facilities

IDF eliminates three Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

The terrorists included an Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander and a Hamas company commander. The IDF said they had advanced attacks against Israeli troops and violated the ceasefire agreement.

IDF eliminates three Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF concerns:

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

An investigation into an incident initially classified as an 'operational accident,' later found that the two injured soldiers had been removing gunpowder from ammunition as part of a game.

Two IDF soldiers wounded after playing with live ammunition

'Shrapnel all over my body'

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Critically wounded when a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his tank in southern Lebanon, H. was rescued under fire by Egoz fighters. Just three months later, he is back on his feet, defying his doctors’ predictions.

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21, from Haifa, was killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon when the Humvee he was traveling in overturned. Three soldiers were lightly wounded.

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

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Haredi soldiers celebrate induction into IDF

A Haredi battalion broke into song and dance after swearing into the IDF at the Western Wall - while protests against the draft were underway elsewhere in Jerusalem.

Haredi soldiers celebrate induction into IDF

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in holding hostages

The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in Gaza who were involved in holding hostages and advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians, saying both violated the ceasefire.

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in holding hostages

3 years after 10/7

IDF observation unit being rebuilt

Three years after October 7, the IDF is overhauling its observation unit: Operations rooms will be moved farther from the border or fortified..

IDF observation unit being rebuilt

Help him save his wife

From helping Oct. 7 victims to a fight for survival

After months of sacred duty and tireless dedication at Camp Shura, a rescue and identification responder faces the toughest fight of his life: saving his wife.

From helping Oct. 7 victims to a fight for survival

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Hezbollah activity has been identified in three areas of southern Lebanon from which the IDF is expected to withdraw under the agreements with Lebanon.

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Following controversy

Hesder soldiers to be allowed to leave before women’s singing

Following efforts by the Golani Training Base rabbi, it was decided to allow Hesder soldiers to leave in an orderly manner before the women’s singing at the ceremony.

Hesder soldiers to be allowed to leave before women’s singing

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

The IDF says Hamas terrorists used Kamal Adwan Hospital to stage attacks and restore military capabilities, including planting explosives near troops.

IDF eliminates terrorist who left hospital with explosives

Golani soldiers told they cannot skip ceremony over women singing

A military rabbi told religious Golani soldiers that IDF regulations prohibit them from missing a memorial ceremony because of women’s singing,

Golani soldiers told they cannot skip ceremony over women singing

IDF targets monuments honoring terrorists

The IDF launched a sweeping overnight operation across Judea and Samaria, demolishing monuments glorifying terrorists and warning that such memorials will no longer be tolerated.

IDF targets monuments honoring terrorists

Post-Oct. 7

IDF transforms operations, implements sweeping reforms

IDF data reveals the scale of three years of fighting and sweeping reforms in intelligence, border defense, reserves and military readiness.

IDF transforms operations, implements sweeping reforms

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

Southern Command chief issues warning to Hamas at ceremony in Eshkol: “Any attempt to attack IDF soldiers or residents of the Negev will be met with a sharp response."

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

‘Sensitive period’

Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

IDF Chief of Staff, Police Commissioner, and Shin Bet chief hold multi-front situation assessment and agree on a series of measures aimed at ensuring the elections are held safely and without disruption.

Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

Report:

Israel was prepared to shoot down Flydubai plane

Under an emergency hijacking protocol, IDF jets would have tried to visually inspect the plane - and to shoot it down with more than 150 Israelis on board.

Israel was prepared to shoot down Flydubai plane

‘Not My Responsibility’

Gaza intelligence chief fights blame for October 7

The Gaza Division's intelligence officer on the morning of the October 7th massacre has filed a series of objections to the IDF assigning him personal blame for the Hamas invasion.

Gaza intelligence chief fights blame for October 7

Watch: IDF marks three years since October 7 massacre

IDF units across all sectors held simultaneous memorial ceremonies at 6:29 a.m., the time the October 7 massacre began, lowering flags to half-mast and honoring the fallen.

Watch: IDF marks three years since October 7 massacre

October 7 anniversary

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marks three years since October 7, vowing to learn its lessons, strengthen the military and protect Israeli civilians.

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Unit 8200 CWO who warned before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a large-scale surprise attack.

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames

A soldier’s quick reaction prompted the evacuation of a bus packed with Givati troops just moments before it caught fire at a southern Israel base.

Givati soldiers escape moments before bus erupts in flames