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IDF broadens Gaza offensive, launches 'Gideon's Chariots'

IDF announces launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots," expanding its Gaza campaign to seize strategic areas, defeat Hamas, and secure hostage release.

Israeli official:

Gaza offensive to begin if no hostage deal reached in coming days

Senior Israeli official warns that if a hostage deal isn’t reached within days, the IDF will launch an offensive in Gaza with no pauses. While mediators proposed a new framework in Doha, Israel remains firm on the original Witkoff plan.

Indictment:

Arab Israelis assist terrorists against IDF

Shin Bet and police arrest four Arab Israeli citizens, residents of the Galilee, for aiding terrorists in Judea and Samaria

Samaria shooting attack

IDF ups hunt for terrorist

Troops scour nearby Arab villages as investigators link Bruchin shooting to three similar attacks; cadet battalion deployed to bolster search for elusive gunman.

IDF confirms:

Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

Jasser Shamieh, who was responsible for the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas' military wing, was eliminated last week in Gaza City.

Search for terrorist continues:

Five terrorists eliminated, senior terrorists arrested

Israeli security forces continue to search for the terrorists who murdered pregnant mother Tze'ela Gez.

16th Brigade completes mission in northern Gaza

Over the past two months, the troops eliminated numerous terrorists and dismantled more than 600 terrorist infrastructure sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization

76 Years Later:

Missing soldier laid to rest

In a poignant development decades in the making, the IDF has announced the successful identification and location of Arthur Gasner's burial site 76 years after he was killed in action during the 1949 operation in the Lachish District.

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

IDF head joins 7th Brigade training exercise, underscores responsibility and unity in safeguarding Israeli civilians.

Hamas abuse of civilian facilities in Gaza City revealed

The IDF revealed new intelligence indications demonstrating the continued terrorist activity of the Hamas organization from within and near civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, including hospitals, educational institutions, and other civilian facilities.

Who else was killed in the massive strike on Khan Yunis?

Airstrike involving 40 bunker-busting bombs may have killed senior Hamas commander Mohammed Shabana and spokesman Abu Obaida in underground tunnel.

Serious security incident near Egypt-Israel border

IDF armored vehicle overturns near Egypt border, four soldiers injured.

IDF warns: 'Evacuate ports in Yemen'

IDF spokesman in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, calls for the immediate evacuation of ports in Yemen, after facilities used by terrorists, 'This is essential for your safety.'

Over 200 explosives

Explosives lab dismantled in Tulkarm

IDF dismantles explosives lab containing over 200 explosives and approximately 150 kilograms of materials used to manufacture explosives. Three wanted suspects arrested, including one suspected of planting explosive device in the village of Beita.

Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar targeted in strike on Gaza bunker

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in a command and control center located in an underground terrorist infrastructure site beneath the European hospital in Khan Yunis.

IDF confirms:

Hamas 'journalist' eliminated in Khan Yunis

Hassan Aslih, a terrorist from the Hamas Khan Yunis brigade, infiltrated Israel and documented acts of looting, arson, and murder, and uploaded the footage to the internet.

Houthis fire missile at Israel as Trump speaks in Saudi Arabia

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and central Israel after the Houthis launched a missile. At the same time President Trump delivered an address in Saudi Arabia, which is in the missile's flight path.

Soldiers in casualty units launch campaign for state recognition

"We were also on the frontlines, only we were dealing with the outcomes," say reservists demanding recognition and support after 400 days of intense service.

Israeli forces join military drill in Morocco amid Gaza conflict

In a rare public display of cooperation, Israeli troops participate in Africa's largest military exercise alongside Arab states, as Morocco showcases diplomatic ties with Israel despite regional tensions.

IDF launches crackdown to arrest Yeshiva draft dodgers

The IDF has launched an operation to apprehend draft dodgers, aiming to create deterrence against growing enlistment refusal. Shas has warned that even one arrest of a yeshiva student will lead his party to exit the government.

In Khan Yunis

'Journalist' who documented October 7th eliminated

IDF strikes significant Hamas terrorists who were operating from within the “Nasser” hospital in Khan Yunis. PA reports: Gazan "journalist" who broadcast live footage of a burning tank on October 7th eliminated in the strike.

Netanyahu:

'Things will happen in Gaza you haven’t seen before'

Wounded soldiers from the war meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and call for a decisive victory in Gaza. Netanyahu: "A decision has been made to go all the way. We are very close."

Footage from Gaza:

Commander of Edan's brigade announces his release

The commander of the Golani Brigade, where Edan served when he was abducted, notified his troops of the hostage's release.

Soldier refuses to serve in Samaria, sentenced to prison

Daniel Yahalom, 32, from Haifa, sentenced to five days in prison after refusing to take part in IDF activity in Judea and Samaria.

Since October 7:

Thousands of IDF soldiers jailed, Knesset committee reveals

MKs briefed on military discipline enforcement, capture of Hamas terrorists, and thwarting of terror attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Four Decades Later:

Recovery of Tzvi Feldman may lead to legendary spy Eli Cohen

Several bodies were exhumed during the operation. Foreign media reports that Israel is checking whether one of them might be that of 'our man in Damascus.'

Defense Minister blocks right-wing group for pressuring IDF

Defense Minister Israel Katz blocked the organization Torat Lehima on Twitter after it launched a barrage of accusatory posts and a public campaign demanding sweeping purges within the IDF.

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

The IDF has so far managed to destroy only about a quarter of the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Military sources have expressed concern about the phenomenon of tunnel reconstruction and the construction of new tunnels.

Knesset Showdown:

Haredi parties extend boycott of coalition votes over draft law

United Torah Judaism and Shas are continuing their boycott of Knesset votes this week, escalating a coalition crisis over the stalled legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service.

Due to technical malfunction:

F-16 drops munitions in Jezreel Valley

IDF confirms controlled drop of munitions in open area to ensure fighter jet's safe landing.

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet say they struck several Hamas terrorists who were operating in the area of Jabalia, exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields.

Shechem:

Security forces eliminate top Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF, Yamam and Shin Bet forces eliminate terrorist Noor Beitawi, the head of the Islamic Jihad's terror network in Jenin, who was planning imminent attacks.

Week of Raids:

55 arrested, terrorists eliminated in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has published a summary of the week's counterterrorism operations, including coordinated operations to eliminate terrorists, uncover firebombers, and seize 10 illegal weapons in an ongoing mission to protect Israeli civilians.

Central Command chief:

'Positive trends in Judea and Samaria'

Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, visits the Jordan Valley Regional Brigade and says a "major shift in the eastern arena" is approaching.

Netanyahu:

'I'm telling Hamas, the rules are changing soon'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a training exercise of the IDF’s 5th Brigade on Thursday in Tze’elim, reiterates the 2 goals of defeating Hamas and returning the hostages.

Terrorist who abducted 87-year-old woman eliminated

Muhammad Rasmi Marzouq Barakeh, a terrorist in the military intelligence of Hamas, infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre and participated in the abduction of Yaffa Adar.

IDF eliminates commander in Hamas rocket production headquarters

Over the past 72 hours, the IAF struck over 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, underground terrorist infrastructure sites, and military structures from which terrorists were operating.

Gaza:

Bedouin laborer caught in IDF gun theft attempt

IDF soldiers in Gaza noticed a Bedioun contracted worker, who had security clearance to work for the Israeli forces, apparently attempting to steal an FN MAG machine gun.

Mixed Service Debate:

'You're trying to topple the army!'

Religious Zionism MK Tzvi Succot accused opposition lawmakers of exploiting the IDF's gender integration policy to destabilize the government during a debate today on gender equality in the IDF.

In southern Syria:

IDF establishes mobile triage facility to aid Druze civilians

New medical unit near Hader village echoes Israel’s 'Good Neighbor' legacy, offering humanitarian support as IDF maintains high alert along northern border.

Salt of the earth:

My son Yaroni, an IDF soldier from Ra'anana, Hy"d

Our lives are now separated by a clear line: life before Yaroni’s death and life after.

Chief of Staff:

'Everyone enlists, everyone serves, everyone sacrifices'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir tells brigade, division commanders the military is moving toward "Phase 2" of the plan for the "decisive defeat" of Hamas.

Dramatic actions in Samaria:

IDF opening new roads, destroying houses in terror hotspots

In order to prevent terrorism from re-establishing itself in the northern Judea and Samaria, the IDF is implementing changes in the camps in the area.

Houthi retaliatory launch fails

Missile explodes before reaching Israel

Attempted missile attack on Israel from Yemen malfunctions mid-flight; follows IDF strikes on Sana'a airport and Hodeidah port in response to a missile attack on Ben-Gurion Airport.

Defense Minister:

'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

As Israel prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots, Minister Israel Katz presents the main objectives of the operation: destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages, and evacuating the civilian population.

Race Against Time:

Rabbis: Ensure Jewish soldiers are buried with honor

With Ukraine's military standardizing cremation, the two rabbis discussed emergency protocols, including Shabbat exceptions, to ensure Jewish war casualties receive burial in line with halakha.

Security breach:

IDF blunder exposes Hamas terrorist, jeopardizing investigations

ISA, Lahav 433 furious after IDF spokesperson exposes terrorist’s identity, violating gag order.

IDF eliminates terrorist who worked to rehabilitate Hezbollah

IDF says it eliminated terrorist Adnan Muhammad Sadiq Harb, the commander of the logistical support unit in Hezbollah's Badr unit, who advanced the rehabilitation of Hezbollah's terrorist capabilities.

IDF:

Sana'a airport was destroyed in 15 minutes

50 munitions were used in the strikes on Sana'a International Airport, which was used by the Houthis for terror purposes.

Senior minister against IDF Spokesman: 'Confused again?'

IDF announces attack in Yemen approved by Chief of Staff and Air Force Commander. Government source clarifies that political echelon is solely responsible for the decision.

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

Houthis also say the Sana'a airport has been completely destroyed.

Watch:

New footage from IAF retaliatory strikes in Yemen

The IDF releases new footage from the attack by about 20 fighter jets against Houthi terror targets in Yemen.

Hamas terrorist who participated in massacre surrenders to IDF

A platoon commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and was in charge of holding several Israeli hostages, as well as a Hamas sniper array commander, were photographed surrendering to IDF soldiers in Rafah.

Israel implementing new system for humanitarian aid distribution

Israel is establishing a system to distribute aid to Gazans in the area under IDF control, where civilians will be supplied only after screening.

Two IDF special forces soldiers injured in training accident

Two soldiers from the Maglan special forces unit were injured during a combat training exercise in an urban area in the Golan Heights.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF confirms it struck terror infrastructure sites within a Hezbollah strategic weapons production and storage facility in the Beqaa area in Lebanon, saying it identified Hezbollah's attempts to reestablish presence and operations within the facility.

IDF statement contradicts Netanyahu's policy

The IDF Spokesperson stated that the primary goal for the IDF was to recover the hostages, contrary to previous declarations by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who placed defeating Hamas as the top priority.

Israel's ultimatum:

Hamas has until end of Trump's visit to reach hostage deal

Senior official provides details on 'Operation Gideon Chariots,' including that Hamas faces its final chance to reach a deal to accept the Witkoff outline.

Watch:

IDF strikes Hamas rocket launcher aimed at Israel

Following the strike, a number of secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of rockets prepared for launch toward Israeli territory.

Footage from Syria:

Assad regime military headquarters destroyed

The 810th Brigade, which is operating in Syria, located and destroyed the headquarters of the old regime's unit that oversaw the Hermon area.