IDF

Katz is not waiting

Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

Dozens of Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz presenters, who are employed as consultants, were notified that they will be suspended from January 1st.

IDF Chief recounts:

How the decision was made to strike Iran

During the IAF Pilots' Course graduation, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir recounted the moments leading up to the historic Operation Rising Lion.

Defense Minister approves new appointments in IDF leadership

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the appointments of Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler and Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel as commanders of the Air Force and the Navy.

Third rescue in 24 hours:

Mother and daughter extracted from PA territory

A young Jewish woman was seen wandering with her son in Bethlehem and were rescued by the IDF. It is the third case of Israelis entering PA territory within 24 hours.

Israel Dog Unit trains with IDF special forces

The Israel Dog Unit took part in an extended overnight training exercise this week alongside the Israel Defense Forces’ Haruv special forces unit, marking a first-of-its-kind drill for the Haruv unit.

'No settlements in Gaza

Defense Minister walks back comments on Gaza communities

Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.

After the controversy:

Religious officer to remain in IDF?

Following public criticism and the controversy surrounding Hashmonaim Brigade commander Avinoam Emunah's end of service, he held a private conversation with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about other possibilities.

Hezbollah terrorist who served in Lebanese military eliminated

The IDF eliminated three terrorists, including one who simultaneously served in the Lebanese intelligence unit, who were working to advance attacks on Israel and rebuild Hezbollah.

Israel exposes Iran's secret naval unit in Hezbollah

The capture of Imad Amahz has revealed details about Hezbollah's Operations Unit 1200, which operates under civilian cover and is run by Iran.

After 6 months:

Families of fallen IDF soldiers still have no answers

Six months after APC attack that killed IDF soldiers, families have yet to receive full investigation findings. Citing post-10/7 backlogs, IDF has delayed a response, leaving relatives angry: 'We gave them a living child - and they are silent.'

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IDF Chief of Staff dances with haredi soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir lit Hanukkah candles with soldiers from the Hashmonaim Brigade, praised their work, and announced the opening of a dedicated officers' training course for haredi troops.

Intelligence officers recount:

Behind the Hamas no. 2's 'Last Supper'

IDF Intelligence officers look back on their work leading up to the elimination of Hamas's Weapons Production chief and 10/7 architect Ra'ad Sa'ad.

IDF soldier found in the heart of Jericho

Palestinian Authority security forces locate IDF soldier in Jericho, transfer him to Israeli forces; IDF investigating.

Suspected kidnapping:

Israeli citizen rescued safely near Jericho

Israeli woman abducted near Jericho and rescued unharmed by IDF forces. Authorities warn civilians against entering Area A, citing safety risks and legal restrictions.

Extensive military operation in Samaria

During an extensive operation in Judea and Samaria, a terrorist was eliminated, many wanted individuals were arrested, and terrorist funds, weapons, and drones were confiscated.

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Undercover units arrest terrorists in heart of Jenin

Security forces continue operations in Jenin as part of a large-scale operation in northern Samaria, which began last night.

Civilian activists raise Israeli flags in Gaza

Activists from the Nachala Movement entered the Gaza Strip where they raised the Israeli flag, calling for the establishement of Jewish communities in the enclave.

IDF Chief's warning to the world

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney stems from the same hatred behind Oct. 7, warning that terror will spread if not confronted.

Fatal incident at northern base

An IDF soldier was seriously wounded today by gunfire at a military base in the north. He was evacuated to hospital for treatment but died of his wounds.

Case closed in death of Ze'ev Erlich in Lebanon

The Military Prosecutor's Office announced today that the investigation in the case of Colonel (Res.) Yoav Yarom will be closed without criminal proceedings.

'Maccabees of our time'

Netanyahu and Huckabee light candles with IDF troops

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara lit the second Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall with IDF soldiers, praising them as the modern-day Maccabees.

Hezbollah violated ceasefire nearly 2,000 times in past year

According to Galei Tzahal, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire with Israel 1,925 times over the past year, as Israeli officials warn Lebanese enforcement remains inadequate.

Herzog lights candle with soldiers

'Hope for those seeking light in the darkness:'

President Isaac Herzog lit the second candle of Hanukkah with the soldiers of Unit 669: "I am full of admiration for the generation of heroes - the soldiers and commanders."

First time

IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles at Hasmonean Palaces

For the first time, IDF soldiers held an official Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at the site of the Hasmonean Palaces in Binyamin.

Chief of Staff in north:

'We will respond to any ceasefire violation'

During a situational assessment at the 91st Division, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir cited recent eliminations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah figures and stressed that any breach of the ceasefire will be answered decisively.

'It wasn't planned'

Officer recounts elimination of top Hamas terrorist

Captain A., who operated the drone that eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, shared: 'It was a great privilege. Another small step to complete the circle.'

IDF Military Rabbinate band unveils joyful Hanukkah medley

In celebration of Hanukkah, IDF Military Rabbinate Band releases vibrant 7-minute medley of holiday songs, produced by the band’s soldiers and accompanied by a unique music video featuring IDF troops from various units.

In less than an hour

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in different areas in southern Lebanon within less than an hour.

IDF Profile:

This is the Hamas commander eliminated over Shabbat

The IDF has published additional background on the Hamas deputy commander eliminated in Gaza City.

IDF:

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon

A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.

2nd time this week:

IDF strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon

IDF struck a compound used by Hezbollah's Radwan Force to conduct shooting exercises and additional training on the use of various types of weapons.

Mass skin infection halts naval cadet training course

The Navy's naval cadet course was suspended for several days following an outbreak of a skin illness among dozens of cadets.

Soldier seen wearing patch depicting noose

IDF investigating image of a soldier wearing a sleeve patch depicting a noose similar to a lapel pin worn by Otzma Yehudit members to support the death penalty for terrorists.

'Security failure'

Military base blueprints appear in official social media post

Architectural blueprints of a sensitive military base appear in photos from an exercise published to an official IDF Instagram account. The photos were quickly removed.

Deterrence:

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives

IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas’ Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.'

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Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

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IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

A year and a half after first entering, the IDF's Shayetet 13, Yahalom, and Engineering forces return to the tunnel where Hadar Goldin’s body was held.

IDF spokesman reveals how Arabic videos influenced Hamas

At a Knesset hearing, the IDF Arabic spokesman revealed that an Arabic informational video he published, responding to Hamas messages, reached the terrorists holding the hostages.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

IDF strikes Hezbollah training and launch sites in southern Lebanon, targeting Radwan Force facilities used to prepare attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.

Commanders punished

Soldier abandoned in Arab village after falling asleep

An IDF investigation found 'severe failures' after a special-unit fighter was accidentally left alone for 40 minutes in Qabatiya.

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Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier

Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier along 500 kilometers of its eastern border.

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.

The new ID soldiers

Parents of new recruits express excitement and concern

Excited parents at the induction center express their expectations, concerns, and gave some good advice for military service.

IDF:

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

15 Air Force cadets jailed for severe rule violations

Cadets in the final stage of pilots’ training hosted visitors and drank alcohol during a classified isolation workshop; the IDF says the breaches undermined security and core values.

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IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

Bodycam footage:

IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

IDF forces concluded a two-week counterterrorism mission in northern Samaria, eliminating six terrorists, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and major terror funds.

Chief of Staff:

'Establish an external and objective commission of inquiry'

Chief of Staff distributed a letter to commanders calling for an external commission of inquiry to examine the failures of October 7 and review the relationship between military and political echelons.

Pilot program in Yahalom combat engineering unit successful

The two-and-a-half-year pilot program examined the integration of women into combat roles in the IDF’s Yahalom special engineering unit.

The IDF soldier in service to Iran

Rafael Raouveni, who served in the Israeli Air Force, has been charged with espionage for Iran.

'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.

Chief of Staff decides:

The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation

The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to head a dedicated investigation team to examine the "Jericho Wall" - Hamas' plan to raid Israeli towns.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah located in the heart of the civilian population.

Chief of Staff at draft center

'You are the generation of victory, proved time and again'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the “Tel HaShomer” Drafting Center and met the new recruits drafting to the Paratroopers Brigade, as well as those drafting into the Commando and Marom training tracks.

Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen

The failures that led to soldier's death during training

The IDF has presented the conclusions of the investigation into the failures during a Krav Maga training exercise that resulted in the death of Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin. Several commanders have been dismissed.

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Terrorists emerge from tunnel

IDF soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah

4 soldiers were wounded,1 seriously, when terrorists emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and confronted IDF troops.