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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.

Security forces arrest suspect deep 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.”

‘The Troll’ eliminated: Former hostage responds

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.

Hamas weapons depot located in the heart of a Gaza neighborhood

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.

Terrorist who held six Israeli hostages eliminated

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.

Israel detects significant Hezbollah buildup

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.

IDF uncovered terror tunnel and Hamas 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.

Col. Asaf Hamami laid to rest

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.

Prosecutor in abuse case suspended over sensitive info leak

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.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

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.

Nitzan Alon to leave Prisoners and Missing Person Command

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.

A glimpse of the combat complex preparing the IDF for escalation

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.

'I have confidence in you despite officer errors'

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.

Are Chinese cars a security threat?

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.

Deputy Advocate General says he was kept in the dark

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.

Senior commander reveals that he is deceased hostage's uncle

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.

Top US military official visits Israel for strategic talks

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.

Sirens sound in Mevo Horon over suspected infiltration

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.

Military Advocate General was dismissed, her rank will be revoked

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.

IDF failed to protect Ein Habesor, residents fought courageously

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.

'IDF may have committed hundreds of rights violations'

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.

New details on rescue operation in which Sahar Baruch was killed

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.

Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza

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.

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

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.

Intelligence extracted from downed IDF UAVs

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.

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

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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.

IDF eliminates imminent threat in Gaza

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.

MAG takes leave as police probe Sde Teiman video leak

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.

Terrorists emerged from a terror tunnel and attacked an IDF force

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.

IDF conducts artillery strikes in Rafah

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.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

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.

Terrorists infiltrated IDF zone in Gaza during hostage handover

‘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.

Hamas caught faking Hostage body discovery during ceasefire

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.

Three terrorists who planned an attack eliminated

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.”

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

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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.

99th Division sums up four months in Gaza

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.

IDF Chief holds first operational forum amid Gaza developments

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.

Two years of war - through the lens of a camera

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.

How Israel struck Iran’s ballistic missile sites

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.

Severe information security breach in IDF

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 strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facility in south Lebanon

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.

The score has been settled

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.

IDF catches suspects smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon

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.

Mein Kampf found in Islamic Charity Association offices in Hebron

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.

Haredi draft dodgers complain about detention conditions

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.

IDF to cut defense forces in Judea and Samaria

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.

Two haredi draft dodgers arrested in Ramla

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.

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

IDF considering closing haredi company

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

IDF considering closing haredi company

'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.

Watch: Captivity survivor Maxim Herkin in uniform once again

Chief of Staff to soldiers: 'Go back to training for war'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends training session of the 91st Division, warns soldiers to 'go back to training and improving readiness for war.'

Chief of Staff to soldiers: 'Go back to training for war'

Haredim fume:

Military Police arrest yeshiva students at home for draft evasion

Two haredi yeshiva students, studying at prominent yeshivas, are arrested overnight for failing to appear for enlistment.

Military Police arrest yeshiva students at home for draft evasion

Bob Vylan frontman claims:

'BBC staff called my anti-IDF chant fantastic'

Bob Vylan frontman says BBC staff praised his Glastonbury set calling for death to IDF soldiers. BBC apologized for the chant and called it “unacceptable” after.

'BBC staff called my anti-IDF chant fantastic'

Bodies of hostages Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar returned

Hamas returns the bodies of Arie (Zalman) Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar. The terrorist organization still holds the bodies of 13 hostages.

Bodies of hostages Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar returned

Concern in Judea & Samaria over reduction in defense positions

Local officials are warning about the security implications of reducing the number of territorial defense positions in Judea and Samaria due to budgetary considerations.

Concern in Judea & Samaria over reduction in defense positions

Explosive detonates in IDF-controlled area in Gaza

IDF investigating whether the explosive was planted recently or whether it is an old device that remains from before the ceasefire came into effect.

Explosive detonates in IDF-controlled area in Gaza

Al Jazeera publishes list of thousands of IAF service members

An Al Jazeera news program published a 'leaked document' with the names, photos, and information of 30,000 IAF pilots and service members.

Al Jazeera publishes list of thousands of IAF service members

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IDF conducts operation in Lebanon

Troops from the 810th Brigade dismantled posts belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Har Dov area.

IDF conducts operation in Lebanon

IDF mocks Gaza journalist who eulogized terrorist

Al Jazeera photographer Fadi al-Wahidi eulogized his uncle, Taj al-Din al-Wahidi, a senior Hamas official killed in Jabalia, and was mocked online by the IDF.

IDF mocks Gaza journalist who eulogized terrorist

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IDF forces mark Yellow Line in Gaza

Concrete barriers are being placed approximately every 200 meters, with adjustments made based on terrain conditions between each marker.

IDF forces mark Yellow Line in Gaza

Report reveals:

Bedouin battalion soldiers involved in smuggling goods into Gaza

Soldiers from the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion allegedly smuggled hundreds of thousands of shekels worth in cigarrettes into the Gaza Strip using military vehicles and aid trucks.

Bedouin battalion soldiers involved in smuggling goods into Gaza