IDF

In the heart of Tehran

IDF dismantles Iranian regime’s communications center

Israeli Air Force strikes a key Iranian communications center used for military and propaganda activities.

Nikki Haley:

'US-Israel military partnership is a war of good versus evil'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News that 'the only thing mightier than our amazing US military is when you combine that amazing US military with the Israeli military.'

Dramatic footage: Fighter pilot dodges Iranian missile

The IDF released footage tonight showing a fighter pilot who attacked in Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion and dodged an Iranian missile launched towards him.

Chief of Staff in north

'There will be no further evacuation of communities in Israel'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir briefed division commanders on the northern border and warned Hezbollah against harming Israeli residents.

'Bomb's away'

First cockpit footage from Operatin Roaring Lion

The IDF has released footage from the pilot's seat during an attack on Iranian regime targets. In five air missions, the Israeli Air Force dropped over 600 munitions on Tehran

Hezbollah's intelligence chief eliminated

Hussein Makled, the head of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters. was eliminated in Lebanon overnight.

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Over 600 terror infrastructures destroyed so far in Iran

IDF reveals data on Operation 'Roaring Lion' so far: More than 20 targets of the Iranian leadership, 150 ballistic missiles and 200 air defense systems have been attacked.

Israel launches airlift for IDF amid escalation

Defense Ministry begins airlift to deliver munitions and military equipment to the IDF, enhancing operational readiness for potential escalation.

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Israeli Navy intercepts Iranian drone

Israeli Air Force and Navy have been operating together to intercept dozens of UAVs launched by Iran at Israel.

IDF identifies dramatic shift in Iran's launch pattern

IDF says Iran has shifted to larger, coordinated missile barrages as it investigates the deadly direct hit on a shelter in Beit Shemesh.

After launches from Lebanon

IDF Spokesman: 'All options are on the table'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says hundreds of IAF aircraft are striking Iran and Lebanon, warning Hezbollah that all options remain on the table.

Squadron Commander:

'Every strike reduces the threat to Israel'

The commander of Squadron 107, who led strikes in Iran, describes the feelings during the mission assigned to him.

Air superiority:

IDF destroys IRGC Intelligence, Air Force HQ in Tehran

After achieving air superiority over Tehran, the IDF struck dozens of IRGC and intelligence headquarters, degrading Iran’s command-and-control.

Over 700 sorties

Air Force clears the way to Tehran within 24 hours

IAF operating with air superiority in Iran, striking ballistic missile launchers, headquarters, Iranian air defense systems, and command centers of the Iranian terrorist regime.

Middle East a safter place

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

Elimination of Ali Khamenei in Tehran constitutes the culmination of a sustained effort to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis over the past two and a half years.

On the roof of the Kirya

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'

IDF destroys Iranian internal security headquarters

A short while ago, the Israel Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, completed an additional wave of strikes targeting dozens of command centers and headquarters belonging to the Iranian terror regime.

IDF Spokesman:

'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

IDF Foreign Spokesman Nadav Shoshani on Sunday accused the Iranian regime of deliberately targeting civilians following a deadly missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

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Roaring Lion stopped Iran from building 1,500 ballistic missiles

The IDF revealed some of the threat assessments that led to the decision to launch Operation Roaring Lion.

40 Iranian commanders eliminated in opening strikes

IDF spokesperson confirms that dozens of commanders were killed in the opening strike of Operation Roaring Lion, including Iranian Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.

Chief of Staff's message to IAF: 'Be ready'

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, visited Hatzerim Airbase last week to speak with the servicemen and women and assess the Air Force’s readiness ahead of Operation “Roaring Lion."

1st time in op

IDF launches wave of strikes in heart of Tehran

The IDF announces that for the first time in Operation "Roaring Lion", the Air Force has launched a broad wave of attacks against Iranian terrorist regime targets in the heart of Tehran

IDF confirms

Ali Khamenei, 'father' of the plan to destroy Israel, is dead

The IDF confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed in an air force strike on the leadership compound in the heart of Tehran,

Operation Roaring Lion

IDF reveals scope of strikes in Iran

More than 1,200 munitions were dropped by Israeli Air Force fighter jets over the past 24 hours. The IDF released footage of preparations and aircraft takeoffs for the strike in Iran.

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Israel Air Force conducts overnight strikes in Iran

Dozens of Israel Air Force fighter jets attack and complete another wave of strikes to destroy Iran's missile and defense systems.

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IDF takes out dozens of Iranian missile launches

IAF completes another wave of strikes targeting the ballistic missile array and aerial defense systems in western and central Iran.

Operation Roaring Lion:

Iranian defense leadership eliminated

The operation began with a preemptive strike after the IDF identified several locations throughout Tehran in which senior officials of the Iranian defense establishment had gathered.

160,000 reservists called up

The IDF has begun a series of steps to reinforce its defensive capabilities alongside continuing attacks in Iran.

IDF Spokesperson reassures Israelis amid rising tensions

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin reassures the public, saying the military is monitoring Iran closely and remains on high alert. This comes after the US Embassy in Israel announced staff evacuations.

Female combat veteran:

Enlistment equality endangers women

Odelia Kedmi, former IDF commander and deputy mayor of Zichron Yaakov, says that making special accommodations for women in IDF combat units endangers them, clarifying that she believes in women's empowerment.

Gaza:

Armed terrorists who emerged from terror tunnel eliminated

Terrorists who emerged from underground infrastructure in Rafah eliminated. In response to the violation of the agreement, the IDF struck additional Hamas terrorists.

Israel ramps up disaster preparations in schools

The IDF Home Front Command and local emergency teams staged disaster simulations in schools, testing rescue responses, student evacuations, and multi-agency coordination to ensure readiness for worst-case scenarios.

Deep in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases

The IDF struck eight Radwan Force compounds in Baalbek, saying the sites stored weapons and were used to train terrorists in violation of ceasefire understandings.

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Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

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IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon

Troops have been operating in southern Lebanon to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and prevent attempts by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rearm.

IDF orders electronic monitoring of Israeli from Judea

A Har Hebron resident arrested about a month ago was summoned for questioning and was placed under administrative restriction orders and ordered to electronic monitoring.

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

Israeli forces arrested an Arab identified with Hamas on suspicion of incitement to terrorism on social media and support for terrorists.

IDF sergeant indicted for abuse of subordinates

An indictment was filed with the Southern Military Court against a sergeant for severe abuse and improper conduct toward two soldiers.

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon

The IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon, stating they were used to plan attacks against Israel and that the groups cynically use civilians as human shields, violating ceasefire agreements.

Soldiers' families protest plan to bring women into Armored Corps

Families and activists protest at IDF ceremony, stressing integration of women in the Armored Corps will undermine IDF values and operational readiness.

IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza

Reuters publishes IDF assessment warning that Hamas is utilizing ceasefire to retake control of Gaza.

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IDF arrests two terrorists in Shechem

IDF forces carried out counterterrorism operations in Shechem during which a terrorist previously identified with “Lion’s Den" and an additional terrorist were arrested.

No concessions approved as IDF maintains Ramadan operations

IDF Central Command remains on high alert during Ramadan, continuing counterterror operations and deploying 21 battalions across Judea and Samaria.

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Arab mob attacks Jewish herders, terrorist neutralized

A mob of dozens of Arab rioters attacked Jewish cattle herders and IDF soldiers, soldier fires at rioter.

Footage from Gaza:

IDF exposes kilometer-long terror tunnel

IDF troops in northern Gaza located and dismantled a kilometer-long tunnel in which explosive devices and several hideouts used by Hamas terrorists were located.

How the IDF gathered critical info on hostages in Gaza tunnels

Mako report reveals how the security establishment managed to gather information on hostages held captive in Gaza's tunnels.

Mother Of Fallen Soldier:

'I'm not angry - at the soldier or the army'

Hadas, the mother of Sgt. Ofri Yafe, a soldier in the Paratroopers reconnaissance unit who was killed in crossfire during an operation in Khan Yunis, spoke about a message she received from one of her son’s comrades apologizing for his fate.

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IDF demolishes house of terrorist who killed Aharon Cohen

IDF forces demolished the house of the terrorist who carried out the attack at Gush Etzion Junction three months ago.

Family kept in dark:

Former IDF soldier dies mysteriously in prison

After serving as a combat soldier for three years, Hassan Kashahala on suspision of belonging to the Islamic State, but was never indicted. His body is being withheld, and his family has no information on his death.

Rabbis oppose women serving in Armored Corps

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis express strong opposition to the Armored Corps' pilot to integrate women into offensive combat roles as well as border security forces due to religious issues.

In Jericho operation

ISIS cell planning attack arrested

Jerusalem Border Police and IDF forces arrested four terrorists belonging to ISIS in Jericho, on suspicion that they planned to promote terrorist activity and carry out an attack.

In the Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

Three Palestinian Arab children played with an explosive near an IDF live-fire in the Jordan Valley. One of them was killed and two others were seriously injured

At Idan Amedi concert

Rom Braslavski: I am here thanks to you

Former hostage Rom Braslavski thanks IDF soldiers during a tribute evening at an Idan Amedi concert, moving the audience. "I salute you."

Helmet cam footage

Undercover operatives arrest suspected terrorist near Qalqilya

Undercover Border Police officers from the Judea and Samaria district and IDF soldiers, under the guidance of the Shin Bet, arrested a terrorist suspect involved in terrorist activity during a nighttime operation in the Qalqilya area.

After neutralizing terrorist

Nova festival security officer questioned by military police

IDF reservist Elkana Federman opened up about his feelings after being summoned for interrogation eight months after neutralizing a terrorist.

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

LTG Eyal Zamir tells reserve commanders 2026 will bring intensified operations, structural reforms, and expanded support for reservists.

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'

At a Knesset session, a female religious combat paramedic shared the challenges she faced during her mixed-gender service, but stressed that it is possible to maintain a religious lifestyle.

This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.

IDF:

Hamas code for October 7th massacre

The IDF estimates that Hamas’s military wing used an agreed-upon sequence of emojis as the signal to launch the October 7 massacre, as had also occurred in previous attempts.

Israelis attempting to enter Syria arrested

Activists aiming to settle in IDF-controlled area of Syria escorted back to Israel.