IDF

Mid-air crisis over Tehran:

Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

An Israeli F-15 fighter jet narrowly avoided disaster deep over Iranian territory after a critical fuel malfunction during Operation Rising Lion.

Near Ramallah

IDF probing claim of Palestinian Arab-American killed in clashes

Israel’s defense establishment is investigating the reported death of a Palestinian Arab-American during violent clashes near Sinjil. IDF says two Israelis were lightly injured after a rock attack, followed by confrontations involving arson, vandalism, and physical violence.

In strike in Lebanon:

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of terrorist Muhammad Shoaib in Lebanon, who was involved in plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and played a key role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Lebanon and Judea and Samaria.

IDF thwarts weapon smuggling attempt on Jordanian border

IDF says troops thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt on the eastern border on Thursday night, intercepting a drone carrying seven handguns. The weapons were handed over to security authorities.

IDF:

Weekly summary of IDF activity across the various arenas

Over the past week, five IDF divisions operated in the Gaza Strip, hundreds of terror targets were struck, and a terrorist cell linked to Iran’s Quds Force was apprehended in Syria.

Music and meat:

Halachic leniencies for soldiers during the Three Weeks

New rulings permit combat soldiers to listen to songs and eat meat during the Nine Days, when necessary for maintaining operational readiness.

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IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

The IDF has released footage of the elimination of an armed terrorist cell that approached Israeli forces in Gaza and posed a threat to them.

'Feeding The Enemy':

IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

A battalion commander stationed in the Gaza Strip has publicly acknowledged the frustration and emotional conflict among his troops assigned to oversee the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Zamir:

Rising Lion proved Israel’s unity, strength, and resolve

IDF Chief Zamir hails Operation 'Rising Lion' and urges new pilots to uphold courage, unity, and excellence amid ongoing multi-front conflict.

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

IDF struck and eliminated Muhammad Jamal Murad, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Artillery in the coastal sector.

Testimony exposed

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

The IDF revealed a document found beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, documenting Hamas' terrorist use of the hospital and the abandonment of Hamas fighters by their commander.

Israeli murdered in attack at Gush Etzion supermarket

An Israeli security guard was murdered when two terrorists armed with guns and knives attacked the Rami Levi shopping complex at the Gush Etzion junction.

No one says ‘Death to the Russian army’

There is only one armed force in the world upon which celebrities and activists openly wish for death. Op-ed.

Knesset to hold urgent meeting on APC flaws

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will meet to discuss the issues that led to the deaths of seven IDF soldiers.

Sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem

Missile fired from Yemen and intercepted

Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel and intercepted by the IAF. Sirens sounded in central Israel and in Jerusalem. Magen David Adom says no calls were received regarding impacts or casualties.

Three months after his wedding

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

Abraham Azulay, a resident of the Shaked Farm in the Yitzhar hills, was killed after terrorists tried to abduct him while working on an engineering vehicle in the Gaza Strip.

Following tragic ambush

IDF lays siege to Beit Hanoun

The Givati Brigade combat team has joined the 99th Division forces and begun operations to encircle Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip.

Starting Next Month:

Increased enforcement campaign against haredi draft dodgers

The state has begun extensive steps to conscript yeshiva students, including sending draft orders and increased border enforcement. Plans have been made to expand detention facilities for an expected increase in the number of arrests.

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Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

IDF forces destroyed Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, along with raids to seize weapons caches in the zone specified by the ceasefire agreement.

Lessons of the Massacre:

Israeli intelligence to mandate studying Islam and Arabic

The IDF will integrate Arabic and Islamic studies for all Intelligence Directorate soldiers, including cyber and technology personnel, as part of the lessons learned from the October 7th massacre.

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis:

Female paramedics unacceptable for male soldiers

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis published a letter to their students against serving with a female paramedic in their military unit.

IDF foils plan to establish a terror cell in Jenin

IDF forces arrested five terrorists in the Jenin area within the Menashe Brigade, including one who planned to establish a terror organization in Jenin.

IDF Spokesperson

'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says over 1,300 Hamas terrorists have been killed since the start of Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza.

IDF investigation:

Explosives and ambush fire led to fall of soldiers in Beit Hanoun

Preliminary IDF investigation reveals: Netzach Yehuda soldiers encounter a minefield shortly after entering the area. Terrorists fire at them from an ambush after the mines were detonated.

Eliminated

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

Taha Abu Ayadeh, a Nukhba platoon commander who led the infiltration of the gas station in Kibbutz Magen during the October 7 massacre, was eliminated in Khan Yunis.

'I'll Die A Hero':

Benyamin Asulin's parting words to his mother

The mother of fallen soldier Benyamin Asulin said she asked him to come home. Her son replied, "Don't worry, I'm going to save our homeland."

Within two hours:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a commander in Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force', worked on numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Terrible night, but we won't break

Wounded Netzah Yehuda soldier recounts deadly tragedy

Yedidya Boskovitz, who was lightly wounded in the incident that claimed the lives of five of his peers, looks back at the incident, but proclaims: 'We will keep going with full force in our fight against evil.'

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

Israeli soldiers have noticed changes in Hamas' strategies, including approaching Israeli forces, ambushes, and offensive initiatives.

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1st footage of IDF airstrikes in Yemen yesterday

IDF releases footage of airstrike on the GALAXY LEADER merchant vessel, which was seized by the Houthis and converted into a radar station.

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis:

'Gideon's Chariots has brought the greatest success in Gaza'

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir conducted a field visit and operational assessment on Monday in central Khan Yunis, at the heart of the ongoing Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Terrorist arms & drug dealer in Samaria eliminated

IDF soldiers operated under the direction of the ISA to apprehend a terrorist in Salem who was a central arms dealer involved in multiple weapons and drug deals.

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in Syria

Watch footage from special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests cell operated by Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

In preparation for potential attack by Iran during Operation Rising Lion, IDF activated its 'Shadow General Staff' for the first time, ensuring command continuity in the event of a strike on Israel’s military leadership.

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel

IDF identifies launch of missiles from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judean Foothills areas. Attempts were made to intercept the missiles.

Explosions in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes in Yemen

IDF launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader. Defense Minister Katz says these strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on Israel.

Iran, Yemen, Gaza, Lebanon

Israel Navy works to counter any threat

The Israel Navy's Shayetet 3 took a key part in the war against Iran, adding to its list of successes against Yemen, Gaza, and Lebanon by intercepting a string of drones.

Zamir to haredi troops:

You prove that anyone who enlists haredi will remain haredi

IDF Chief hails haredi soldiers of Hashmonaim Brigade as pioneers, emphasizing their vital role in national defense and integration of Torah values with military service.

IDF to launch sweeping enforcement operation in haredi cities

As part of the new plan, control and security checkpoints will be set up at entry points to major Haredi cities, aiming to identify and arrest youths avoiding military service.

IDF to begin issuing 54,000 draft notices to haredim this week

The notices will be addressed to those whose exemption as Yeshiva students has expired, and will be accompanied by increased enforcement activity.

Following extensive legal battle:

IDF undertaker recognized as disabled veteran

Court overturns Defense Ministry’s rejection, acknowledges trauma endured by long-serving military undertaker exposed to Israel’s most harrowing disasters.

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

Agency says it received no response from Israel to request for evidence; IDF cites video proof of Hamas ties.

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

According to the IDF, Ramzi Saleh was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

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IDF on the ruins of Jewish town in Gaza Strip

IDF arrives at the remains of the former Gush Katif community of Atzmona, dismantled during the 2005 Disengagement, now a deserted expanse of sand north of Rafah, revealing the last remnants of the community buried beneath dunes.

IDF:

810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

IDF Spokesperson releases footage from the Mountain Brigade’s operation in the Syrian sector, where outposts of the old Syrian regime that threatened IDF positions were destroyed.

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Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

IDF spokesperson updated that forces of the Nahal Brigade, under the command of Division 162, have been operating in the Daraj Tuffah region in recent days, and have destroyed an observation post, terrorists, and terrorist infrastructure.

IDF investigation

Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists killed

An IDF investigation revealed that the attack in which Sgt. Zamir was killed was the result of an IAD and not an anti-tank missile as previously believed.

How Hamas tried to infiltrate IDF intelligence base

Report: Hamas tried to exploit a cleaning services tender published online to infiltrate Base 8200. The IDF stopped the tender and tightened procedures.

'You're against the army'

Chief of Staff, Smotrich attack each other during Cabinet meeting

During a security cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched an unprecedented attack on the military, accusing it of failing to manage humanitarian aid effectively. Chief of Staff Zamir responded sharply, claiming Smotrich was weakening the spirit of the soldiers

Sirens in Dead Sea

Missile fired from Yemen and intercepted

IDF announces it detected a missile launch from Yemen toward Israel. Missile intercepted. Magen David Adom reports no impacts or injuries.

Two American aid workers injured by Hamas grenade attack

Two American humanitarian aid workers were injured Thursday morning in an attack at an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, where civilians were gathered to receive vital food and supplies.

In Lebanon

IDF eliminates Iranian-backed terrorist

The IDF, acting on ISA intelligence, eliminated Qasem Salah al-Husseini, a Lebanese terrorist linked to the Iranian Quds Force, in Kafr Sil on Thursday.

IDF continues to advance:

Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy terror targets across Gaza

IDF intensifies operations across Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds, demolishing terror infrastructure, and eliminating threats amid ongoing ground and air assaults.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sums up military operation

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sends a letter to soldiers following conclusion of Operation Rising Lion, emphasizing: 'The citizens of Israel stood firm and united against an existential threat.'

Sergeant Yair Eliyahou, 19, fell during combat in Gaza

Sgt. Yair Eliyahu, a 19-year-old combat engineer soldier from Ezer, was killed in the northern Gaza Strip after an engineering vehicle fell into a pit and hit another vehicle he was operating.

Report:

IDF forces landed near Damascus, stayed for 5 hours

Arabic media reports IDF helicopters landed near the Syrian capital.

IDF probe:

Security failures in Mivtahim, first responders prevent massacre

An IDF probe found security failures in the battle for Mivtahim on October 7, while praising first responders for thwarting a planned massacre.

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas is losing control from day to day

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military will soon reach lines that were set and approved as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots, and from there, 'there will be several options.'

7th Brigade operates in Gaza City

Troops dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground, including tunnel routes, booby-trapped buildings, and weapons stockpiles

Following successful operation:

US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel

General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF leaders to discuss Operation Rising Lion and strengthens US-Israel military coordination.