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Defense officials:

Cuts in Judea and Samaria area defense troops a true danger

Defense officials who spoke with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News expressed concern over the across-the-board cuts in area defense units in Judea and Samaria. IDF: 'There is no lack of troops in the field.'

Cuts in Judea and Samaria area defense troops a true danger

Terror attack foiled: Armed terrorist arrested in Qalqilya

Officers from Unit 33 of Lahav 433 arrested a terrorist who was on his way to commit a terror attack

Terror attack foiled: Armed terrorist arrested in Qalqilya

Cleared for publication:

Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Asaf Cafri, who served as a tank driver in the 79th Battalion, 'Machatz' Brigade (14th), fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Master Sergeant Asaf Cafri fell in battle in northern Gaza

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment in Rafah on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'If hostages don't return, we will escalate our operations'

IDF inquiry:

UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

The IDF's preliminary inquiry into the death of a UN worker in Deir al-Balah found that he was hit by tank fire after the building he was in was mistakenly identified as hostile.

UN employee killed by tank fire due to mistaken identity

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF operations in Lebanon:

Nine terrorists eliminated, dozens of targets destroyed

Since the beginning of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, more than 140 terrorists who posed a threat have been eliminated across Lebanon.

Nine terrorists eliminated, dozens of targets destroyed

After difficult testimony:

Recruitment of female guards for Nukhba terrorists suspended

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman informs IDF the situation in which female soldiers are sent to guard the worst terrorists despite reports of sexual harassment by prisoners cannot continue.

Recruitment of female guards for Nukhba terrorists suspended

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

'Out of the abyss, Holocaust survivors built us a national home'

'Our duty is to provide every citizen of Israel with protection and security, while preserving the memory of the Holocaust as a testimony and heritage for future generations,' says Chief of Staff Zamir.

'Out of the abyss, Holocaust survivors built us a national home'

IDF strikes 40 Hamas engineering vehicles, some used in massacre

The IDF, in cooperation with the ISA, carried out a targeted strike overnight on approximately 40 engineering vehicles used for terror purposes, including during the October 7th massacre.

IDF strikes 40 Hamas engineering vehicles, some used in massacre

IDF confirms:

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi was involved in planning and advancing terrorist activity from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Chief of Staff at Yad Vashem:

'The IDF is the answer to the Holocaust'

Members of the General Staff Forum held a seminar at Yad Vashem and Jerusalem in preparation for Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'The IDF is the answer to the Holocaust'

Home of terrorist who murdered IDF officer destroyed

Security forces demolished the house belonging to Muhammad Shahab, who murdered IDF intelligence officer Captain Ariel Topaz and wounded others in a ramming attack at the Nir Tzvi Junction.

Home of terrorist who murdered IDF officer destroyed

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Kan News military correspondent hears from the soldiers on the ground in Rafah. 'We haven't encountered the enemy in a month and a half.'

'Hamas are cowards: They left their weapons behind and fled'

Morag Corridor

IDF Spox: Hamas is under pressure we'll continue to pursue it

IDF Spokesman BG Effie Defrin explained that the IDF is operating in the southern Gaza Strip to 'increase pressure on Hamas in order to bring the hostages home and to dismantle both the Hamas government and the Hamas military wing.'

IDF Spox: Hamas is under pressure we'll continue to pursue it

Soldier who was hit by a truck dies of her injuries

The soldier Yuval Hakshur, who was severely injured by a truck at the Anatot checkpoint two weeks ago, passed away today from her injuries.

Soldier who was hit by a truck dies of her injuries

Defense Minister refuses to extend Hesder student service

Military officials approached the Minister of Defense asking to extend the mandatory service of students from Hesder Yeshivas but were rejected.

Defense Minister refuses to extend Hesder student service

Deputy head of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 eliminated

The IDF has killed Hussein Ali Nasr, who served as deputy head of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 and smuggled weapons and funds to Hezbollah.

Deputy head of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 eliminated

Shooting on aid workers

IDF: Allegations of executions are 'baseless blood libels'

The IDF published the findings of the investigation into the attack on rescue vehicles in Rafah: 15 Palestinian Arabs killed, six of whom were Hamas members. Golani Reconnaissance Battalion deputy commander to be dismissed.

IDF: Allegations of executions are 'baseless blood libels'

Following series of incidents:

IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders a safety curfew to be imposed in all IDF units, following several dangerous and fatal incidents that occurred in various units.

IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew

Above and Below Ground:

IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya

The 16th brigade has eliminated numerous terrorists, and together with combat engineers, destroyed an underground tunnel.

IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya

Bereaved families:

'Ending the war threatens Israel'

More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

'Ending the war threatens Israel'

'Missile incoming'

IDF to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks

The IDF announced that a preliminary guideline will be issued prior to the activation of an official alert to allow civilians to move to safer nearby shelters.

IDF to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks

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Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

Over the past two days, the IAF struck over 110 terror targets belonging to terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip including a major naval post.

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

'Hungry on the front'

Troops in Gaza left with nothing but matzah with chocolate spread

Since the holiday began, some soldiers on the front were only fed one warm meal and were forced to eat cold field rations in the best case, matzah and chocolate spread in the worst.

Troops in Gaza left with nothing but matzah with chocolate spread

One Year Later:

Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Newly published footage shows a soldier's daring rescue of his comrade.

Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

Three Israeli civilians cross the border from Israeli territory into the Gaza Strip. IDF troops operating in the area return them to Israeli territory.

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

Renewal of operations:

IDF divides up Gaza Strip, seizes 30% of territory

1,200 terror targets have been struck from the air by 350 fighter jets and aircraft. Approximately 30% of the Gaza Strip’s territory is now designated as an Operational Security Perimeter.

IDF divides up Gaza Strip, seizes 30% of territory

Senior IDF officers:

Hamas was surprised by the war's renewal

So far, 350 terrorists have been eliminated, including seven battalion commanders, 11 company commanders, and some 40 officials and sources of knowledge, and 12 governmental targets have been hit.

Hamas was surprised by the war's renewal

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

An IDF LAW missile reportedly launched during operations in Gaza was later located by PA security forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp.

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

Uncover forces arrested a terror suspect who they shot when he attempted to flee.

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

Terrorist who participated in hostage release ceremony eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated Hamza Asafah, head of a Nukhba terrorist cell who infiltrated Israel and participated in the cynical hostage release ceremony of the returning Israeli hostages.

Terrorist who participated in hostage release ceremony eliminated

Jenin:

Suspect released since chase violated IDF directives

IDF soldiers chased after a suspect who fled into a hospital and arrested him. Since the troops did not receive authorization to enter the hospital, the suspect was released.

Suspect released since chase violated IDF directives

Foreign Ministry:

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

IDF soldier severely wounded in minefield near Lebanese border

A group of IDF soldiers accidentally entered an Israeli minefield in northern Israel, one soldier was severely wounded.

IDF soldier severely wounded in minefield near Lebanese border

Chief of Staff:

'This is our duty – freedom!'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held the Passover Seder at the Mevo Dotan post in northern Samaria, together with troops who have been operating since the October 7th Massacre.

'This is our duty – freedom!'

Watch: Israeli Navy operates in Gaza

Since the beginning of the current operation in Gaza, Israeli Navy forces have been carrying out offensive missions, providing fire support and observation for ground forces in the Gaza Strip.

Watch: Israeli Navy operates in Gaza

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IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route

Northern Gaza Brigade troops located a weapons storage facility containing a stockpile of around 20 explosive devices, an anti-tank guided missile, and other weapons.

IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route

IDF encircles Rafah

The troops completed the establishment of the Morag route, separating Rafah and Khan Yunis, and entered the area of Daraj Tufah in the Gaza city.

IDF encircles Rafah

Southern Gaza:

IDF officer moderately injured after terror cell opens fire

IDF officer moderately injured from terrorist fire in the southern Gaza Strip. Troops eliminate two of the terrorists, the third eliminated by the IAF.

IDF officer moderately injured after terror cell opens fire

IAF intercepts UAV making its way to Israel from the east

UAV that was on its way to Israeli territory from Yemen intercepted by the IAF in the Dead Sea area. IDF says no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

IAF intercepts UAV making its way to Israel from the east

During Passover:

IDF maintains full operational readiness across all fronts

Despite the Passover holiday, the IDF remains fully operational across all fronts. In Gaza, troops target terrorists and infrastructure, while Northern Command defends the Galilee and operates in Lebanon and Syria. Central Command secures key areas in Judea and Samaria. The IAF and Navy support missions across all sectors.

IDF maintains full operational readiness across all fronts

'Hitler was the best leader'

The antisemitic homework found in Rafah

IDF troops found a notebook with what is apparently a Gaza schoolchild's English homework featuring sentences that disparage the Jews and praise terror.

The antisemitic homework found in Rafah

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

IDF:

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF:

Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

Of the 1,000 signatures on a pilots' letter against the government, only 60 are actual reservists and of those only a small number are pilots. 90% are retired from the military or do not serve to begin with.

Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

N. Gaza brigade commander:

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announce that recently, 11 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for murders and kidnappings during the massacre have been eliminated.

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

President Herzog to troops:

We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visits surveillance soldiers and combat troops.

We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

On October 7th, 2023, Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi led 11 young people who escaped the Supernova Music Festival to a safe room in a house in Kibbutz Re'im.

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

IDF and ISA confirm:

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz. Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Beards and nail polish:

IDF adopts new appearance guidlines

IDF's Discipline and Order Branch has updated its appearance and dress directives, allowing all soldiers to grow beards and combat soldiers to wear combat uniforms off base.

IDF adopts new appearance guidlines

Morag Corridor:

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Morag Corridor in the Gaza Strip and turned to the Gazan population: 'Get rid of Hamas and return the hostages - that is the only way to stop the war.'

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

2nd year in a row:

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

Arab infiltrates IDF Judea and Samaria Division Headquarters

The unarmed Palestinian Arab was caught by a security officer shortly after he jumped the fence of the facility.

Arab infiltrates IDF Judea and Samaria Division Headquarters

'Moved by what I’ve seen'

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

Wounded Bedouin officer buys Gush Etzion's chametz

Lt. Col. Hadi Falah, a Bedouin officer in the IDF who was seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip and who had asked to purchase chametz from Israeli Jews, makes the purchase from Tel Hashormer Hospital.

Wounded Bedouin officer buys Gush Etzion's chametz

Footage from Shechem:

Undercover Israeli forces surprise most wanted terrorist

Dramatic footage shows the moment Israeli forces, disguised as Arabs, arrested Mahmoud al-Bana a senior terrorist in the dismantled 'Lion's Den' terrorist network.

Undercover Israeli forces surprise most wanted terrorist

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah