IDF

IDF probe review uncovers major gaps in October 7 investigations

Expert panel reviews 25 IDF inquiries, exposing systemic flaws, intelligence gaps, and failures in organizational culture in military preparedness ahead of the October 7th attack.

IDF announces widescale exercise in Judea and Samaria

IDF launches three-day exercise simulating wide range of escalation scenarios in Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley.

IDF avoided eliminating Hamas 'assets' with intel on Hadar Goldin

IDF refrained from targeting high-ranking terrorists believed to possess critical information about fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin's location, report says.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Tze’ela and her son

IDF forces demolish the home of Maher Samara, a member of the cell who murdered Tze’ela Gez and her son, Ravid Chaim.

Four terror tunnels uncovered and dismantled in Gaza

Troops of the 36th Division have been operating in the area of Khan Yunis, located east of the Yellow Line, carrying out a mission to locate and dismantle above-ground and underground terrorist infrastructure remaining in the area.

IDF officials defend MAG Corps amid leak scandal

IDF officials spoke out in support of the Military Advocate General’s Corps, distinguishing individual wrongdoing from the overall mission of defending soldiers while the Sde Teiman leak case unfolds.

Itay Chen laid to rest:

'For over two years I tried to keep you alive'

Staff Sgt. Itay Chen, 19, killed on October 7 and recently returned from Gaza, was laid to rest in Kiryat Shaul as Israel mourns a beloved son and national hero.

Urges respect for ceasefire

EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah

The EU condemns Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, urges ceasefire compliance. Israel says the attacks aim to prevent the terrorist group from rebuilding its military infrastructure.

Religious soldiers walked out of ceremony with female singers

At a ceremony for the 9th Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade, religious soldiers repeatedly left the event because a military band included female singers, including during the national anthem.

Following warnings

IDF launches wave of strikes on southern Lebanon

IDF said it would strike military infrastructure 'to deal with the prohibited attempts carried out by Hezbollah to rebuild its activities in the region.'

Bodycam footage

Soldiers arrest terrorist who planned attack

As part of an overnight activity in Shechem, IDF soldiers apprehended a terrorist who had planned to carry out an attack.

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Security forces arrest suspect deep in Ramallah

Israeli forces seized a man suspected of firing at Israeli towns and soldiers in the heart of the wholesale market in Ramallah.

‘The Troll’ eliminated: Former hostage responds

Segev Kalfon reacts to the elimination of the terrorist known as “The Troll,” who held him captive during his time in Hamas captivity. “A bullet that kills a terrorist doesn’t close the story.”

Cynical exploitation:

Hamas weapons depot located in the heart of a Gaza neighborhood

IDF troops from the 252nd Division found a Hamas weapons depot in Shuja’iyya, east of the yellow line, exposing rockets and explosives hidden among civilians.

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who held six Israeli hostages eliminated

Zaid al-Hadi who held Bar Kuperstein, Ohad Ben Ami, Maxim Herkin, Elkana Bohbot, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef-Haim Ohana in captivity, was eliminated after Hamas violated the ceasefire.

Israel detects significant Hezbollah buildup

At a security briefing convened by the Prime Minister, senior defense officials warn Hezbollah is accelerating its armament and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts.

IDF uncovered terror tunnel and Hamas launchers and rockets

IDF uncovered a terror tunnel spanning hundreds of meters long and a Hamas compound containing launchers and rockets.

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

Thousands of people, including the president and current and former Chiefs of Staff, accompanied the late Col. Assaf Hamami to his burial at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery.

Sde Teiman affair

Prosecutor in abuse case suspended over sensitive info leak

The IDF prosecutor in the Sde Teiman case has been placed on leave amid suspicions he leaked footage and documents at the request of dismissed MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

Within less than an hour:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force and Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to reestablish terror infrastructure sites and gather intelligence on IDF troops.

Two Years Later:

Nitzan Alon to leave Prisoners and Missing Person Command

Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon will end his role as head of the Prisoners and Missing Persons Command after requesting to conclude his service.

Rare Look:

A glimpse of the combat complex preparing the IDF for escalation

The IDF is conducting exercises to be prepared in case a war with Hezbollah develops. The drills show technological progress and include training with drones.

Chief of Staff to Military Prosecutors:

'I have confidence in you despite officer errors'

The Chief of Staff met with senior military prosecutors this evening to review the many significant events that have recently taken place in their corps.

IDF concern:

Are Chinese cars a security threat?

Chinese technology is becoming a strategic challenge in Israel-even on the road, with cameras, microphones, sensors and other advanced devices installed in vehicles.

Sde Teiman leak

Deputy Advocate General says he was kept in the dark

Deputy Advocate General Gal Asael claims he was unaware MAG Unit officials were involved in the Sde Teiman video leak, saying he was 'completely excluded' from key information.

Senior commander reveals that he is deceased hostage's uncle

Tomorrow Sahar Baruch will be laid to rest in Be'eri. He was killed in captivity during a failed Sayeret Matkal rescue operation in December 2023.

Focusing on war in Gaza:

Top US military official visits Israel for strategic talks

US Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine meets IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir for a joint assessment of Gaza and broader regional threats, underscoring deepening US-Israel military ties.

Binyamin region:

Sirens sound in Mevo Horon over suspected infiltration

Sirens sounded in Mevo Horon after surveillance spots three suspicious figures. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces launch searches for suspected infiltrators.

Minister Katz clarifies:

Military Advocate General was dismissed, her rank will be revoked

Defense Minister Katz stresses again that he dismissed Military Advocate General Tomer-Yerushalmi over her role in the Sde Teiman leak, after she submitted a resignation letter.

Investigation reveals:

IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously

Operational report on Ein Habesor battle reveals IDF failed to protect the community, residents credited with repelling terrorists.

US officials:

'IDF may have committed hundreds of rights violations'

A classified US report allegedly finds “many hundreds” of potential IDF rights violations in Gaza. The findings will take years to review, say officials.

New details on rescue operation in which Sahar Baruch was killed

As Sahar Baruch’s body is returned to Israel under the terms of the agreement, new details surface about the failed rescue operation. A military probe has not determined whether he was killed by Hamas or IDF fire.

Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza

The IDF has launched an investigation after Temple-themed flags were seen on vehicles in Gaza. A reservist who distributed them will be questioned by his commanders.

Chief of Staff

'We carry pain, shame and the duty to make things right'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir delivered address at the graduation ceremony of the IDF Combat Officer Training Course, praising the new commanders, recalling the army’s failures on October 7, and vowing the military will press on until all obligations are fulfilled.

Islamic Jihad claims:

Intelligence extracted from downed IDF UAVs

Islamic Jihad commander claims UAVs shot down in Judea and Samaria provided intelligence used in attacks on IDF soldiers.

Edan Alexander returns to the IDF; promoted to Sergeant 1st class

American-Israeli Edan Alexander, who survived Hamas captivity in Gaza, was promoted today to Sergeant 1st class in a moving ceremony attended by the Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate.

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IDF eliminates imminent threat in Gaza

IDF says it struck a site containing weapons and aerial means intended to be used in an imminent terror attack.

MAG takes leave as police probe Sde Teiman video leak

Police have launched a criminal investigation into the Sde Teiman video leak, which reportedly involves the involvement of IDF legal officials. Military Advocate General takes leave pending inquiry.

Serious incident in Rafah:

Terrorists emerged from a terror tunnel and attacked an IDF force

During an operation in the Jenina neighborhood in Rafah, IDF forces encountered gunfire from terrorists who emerged from a tunnel and fired at them.

After Hamas ceasefire violation

IDF conducts artillery strikes in Rafah

IAF aircraft fly over city of Rafah after Hamas terrorists fire at IDF troops in the city.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

Drone footage shows the moment of the elimination, showing the three terrorists falling next to the cave from which they emerged.

Revealed:

Terrorists infiltrated IDF zone in Gaza during hostage handover

On the day of the hostage handover, a Hamas squad entered IDF-controlled Gaza near Shuja'iyya. Troops arrested them near Nahal Oz and were led to a Hamas HQ hidden in a mosque.

‘A staged show’:

Hamas caught faking Hostage body discovery during ceasefire

IDF reservists report that Hamas operatives violated the ceasefire by staging the recovery of a murdered hostage’s body just moments before Red Cross representatives arrived.

Near Jenin

Three terrorists who planned an attack eliminated

Yamam counterterrorism officers eliminate terrorist cell that was planning an attack near the Jenin refugee camp. The Israel Air Force strikes the cave from which the terrorists had emerged.

Chief of Staff:

'It is the time to look the failures squarely in the face'

The Chief of the General Staff. Eyal Zamir, said to the IDF Commanders’ Forum: “We convene today after two years, arriving at a pivotal turning point in the combat. Out of the great failure of October 7th, we have achieved enormous, multi-front accomplishments.”

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99th Division sums up four months in Gaza

99th Division, under which seven regular and reserve brigades operated, has completed its mission in the northern Gaza Strip. The 252nd Division has taken up operational responsibility in the sector.

IDF Chief holds first operational forum amid Gaza developments

IDF Chief Staff Eyal Zamir convenes operational forum to assess changes in Gaza, ongoing ground operations, and strategic updates, holds a panel with released hostages and bereaved families.

Two years of war - through the lens of a camera

Two years after IDF ground forces entered Gaza following the October 7 massacre, IDF publishes new footage of the forces on the ground.

New footage

How Israel struck Iran’s ballistic missile sites

Marking one year since Operation 'Days of Repentance', the IDF has released new footage from the operation, which targeted and damaged Iran’s missile capabilities.

Chief of Staff launches investigation

Severe information security breach in IDF

About two weeks after the ceasefire, a serious security incident caused by human negligence has been uncovered, resulting in a breach of information security protocols. The Chief of Staff has ordered an in-depth investigation.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facility in south Lebanon

The facility was used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to advance and carry out attacks against the State of Israel.

IDF confirms:

The score has been settled

The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of eight Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on October 7, including those responsible for the abductions at the Supernova Music Festival.

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

IDF troops, in cooperation with Unit 504, apprehended several suspects who attempted to smuggle weapons from Syrian territory to Lebanon in the Hermon Summit area in Syria.

Palestinian incitement:

Mein Kampf found in Islamic Charity Association offices in Hebron

IDF troops operating to thwart terror financing and confiscate incitement materials found an Arabic copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto in the 'charity' organization's offices.

Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions

A married yeshiva student from Modi'in Illit who was arrested about a month ago for desertion says there is a spiritual danger in the military prison for draft dodgers.

MK Succot Warns:

IDF to cut defense forces in Judea and Samaria

MK Succot wrote to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to protest what he claimed would be a 30% reduction in IDF forces in the region.

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

Two haredi brothers from Ramla who did not report for IDF service were arrested. A third draft dodger evaded arrest in Be'er Sheva after refusing to open the door for military police.

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

J.D. Vance will devote the final day of his visit to Israel to meetings with the defense minister and senior IDF officials to closely review the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF considering closing haredi company

IDF considering closure of haredi 'Tomer' company in Givati Brigade, amid low enlistment.

'Thanks to you, I returned'

Watch: Captivity survivor Maxim Herkin in uniform once again

Captain (Res.) Maxim Herkin addressed an IDF ceremony wearing an IDF uniform, just over a week after being released from Hamas captivity.