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Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Rock attack thwarted

Unit 636 snipers eliminate two terrorists in Samaria

Unit 636 snipers spot three terrorists throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles on a main road near Sinjil and open fire, eliminating two of them.

Unit 636 snipers eliminate two terrorists in Samaria

IDF Chief

'Hezbollah is in a war of survival, pressure on it will grow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the Northern Command, conducted a situation assessment with the commanders, and said that Hezbollah is in a war of survival.

'Hezbollah is in a war of survival, pressure on it will grow'

Dramatic Footage

Nukhba terrorists identified - and eliminated in a vehicle

The IDF attacked and eliminated a terrorist cell that was planning a terrorist plot against forces in the Gaza Strip. Among the dead were Nukhba terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.

Nukhba terrorists identified - and eliminated in a vehicle

New footage:

Israeli F-35 jets make their way to bomb Iran

The IDF has published new footage of Adir F-35i fighter jets en route to strike Iranian regime targets.

Israeli F-35 jets make their way to bomb Iran

Operation Roaring Lion:

This is how Israel struck Iran’s missile and defense systems

IDF publishes data on Operation Roaring Lion, which began after extensive intelligence preparation, a surprise opening strike, and widespread damage to the military and security capabilities of the Iranian regime.

This is how Israel struck Iran’s missile and defense systems

Footage from Iran:

UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

IDF publishes footage in which an aircraft struck a UAV site and subsequently eliminated UAV cell members fleeing from one of the structures.

UAV squad attempts to flee - and is picked off

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in western Iran

According to the IDF, the headquarters served the regime’s bodies to manage the ongoing activities and to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and additional countries across the Middle East.

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in  western Iran

IDF refutes claim: No shortage of interceptors

IDF officials reject a report claiming a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors, stressing preparations for prolonged fighting.

IDF refutes claim: No shortage of interceptors

IDF reveals:

Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

According to the IDF, Ayman Ghazali's brother, Ibrahim, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit and was eliminated in an IAF strike.

Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

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Iranian soldiers reached UAV launch site and were killed

The IDF struck a UAV storage site in western Iran and killed soldiers who fled the site after the strike.

Iranian soldiers reached UAV launch site and were killed

IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

IDF forces demolished in Dura the house of the terrorist who carried out the shooting in Gush Etzion, in which Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha was killed.

IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Dozens of Arab rioters attacked two Israeli shepherds in separate incidents over Shabbat in Sameia and Gush Etzion.

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Air Defense Soldier:

'I just protected my own home'

Commanders at the Arrow missile battery Ein Shemer describe a heavy sense of responsibility and preparations for a campaign with Iran.

'I just protected my own home'

Operation Roaring Lion:

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated so far

The IDF says it has eliminated over 350 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, in its ongoing Operation Roaring Lion.

Over 350 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated so far

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Lebanese army claims that an Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets over Beirut containing QR codes for WhatsApp and Facebook, which allegedly lead to an Israeli intelligence unit responsible for recruiting agents.

Israel Air Force drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut

Drill: Terrorist infiltration and missile strike on town

The IDF held a large-scale exercise yesterday in the area of the Jordan Valley Brigade for various emergency scenarios.

Drill: Terrorist infiltration and missile strike on town

IDF strikes Iranian targets in three cities

The Israeli Air Force destroyed a strategic site for ballistic missile production in southern Iran and hit Revolutionary Guard command centers in the western part of the country.

IDF strikes Iranian targets in three cities

IDF strikes bridge on the Litani River

The IDF attacked the A-Zararia bridge on the Litani River, which had served as a central crossing point for Hezbollah operatives from northern Lebanon to the south.

IDF strikes bridge on the Litani River

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s command centers across Lebanon

IDF targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, including command centers, to counter terror threats. Efforts made to minimize civilian harm, with precision strikes and advance warnings issued.

IDF strikes Hezbollah’s command centers across Lebanon

'Thanks for saving my son'

Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Galilee Medical Center to thank staff who treated his wounded son and fellow soldiers.

Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Bodycam footage

IDF troops raid Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon

IDF troops conducted targeted night operations and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon.

IDF troops raid Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon

Special footage from Tehran:

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

The Israeli Air Force struck Basij forces and roadblocks across Tehran after identifying their deployment, targeting units involved in suppressing protests.

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

IDF Chief in the north:

The campaign in Lebanon will not be short

IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reinforced Northern Command forces and said Israel will continue striking Hezbollah and Iran as the multi-front war intensifies.

The campaign in Lebanon will not be short

Indictments dropped in Sde Teiman affair

The IDF announced that the indictment in the affair was dropped after evidentiary difficulties, the release of the detainee to Gaza, the investigation of the leaks, and concerns about the defendants' right to a fair trial being violated

Indictments dropped in Sde Teiman affair

IDF admits: We erred

IDF admits Hezbollah terror group planned to launch waves of missiles and UAVs, but intelligence and offensive attacks thwarted two-thirds of the planned launches.

IDF admits: We erred

IDF Spokesman:

'Your AI is as stupid as you are'

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee denounced a Hezbollah video of a missile strike in Israel as a digital forgery.

'Your AI is as stupid as you are'

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbi:

'Male soldiers should not have a female paramedic in their APC'

Rabbi David Fendel clarifies to students of the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva that a soldier who finds himself with a woman in an operational vehicle must demand that his commanders not allow such a situation.

'Male soldiers should not have a female paramedic in their APC'

IDF strikes in Lebanon

Additional barrages from Iran and Lebanon

Sirens sound from northern Israel to Eilat following launches from Iran and Lebanon. No injuries reported. The IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Additional barrages from Iran and Lebanon

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

The court acquitted Asaf Shmuelevich of espionage offenses after determining that he was not responsible for his actions due to insanity.

“Imposter Officer" acquitted

'Be safe out there, strike hard'

American pilot's message to Israeli partner

The IDF released recordings of radio communications between American and Israeli pilots during a joint flight over Iran.

American pilot's message to Israeli partner

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Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

Dozens of fighter jets completed additional waves of strikes in Tehran and western Iran.

Iranian Regime operatives in IRGC command center eliminated

Footage from Lebanon:

Troops spot terrorists on the ground, IAF eliminates them

IDF troops operating in Lebanon identified terrorists entering a structure and guided aircraft to eliminate them.

Troops spot terrorists on the ground, IAF eliminates them

Battalion Commander:

'We don't buy calm in Judea and Samaria, we make it nightly'

Lt. Col. Yossi Levi, commander of Battalion 21, tells Arutz Sheva about his unit's rapid shift from Gaza to Judea and Samaria.

'We don't buy calm in Judea and Samaria, we make it nightly'

IDF reinforces northern front, moves Golani Brigade from south

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders reinforcement of Northern Command sector, transfer of the Golani Brigade following situational assessment.

IDF reinforces northern front, moves Golani Brigade from south

Strikes in Tehran and Tabriz:

Central regime command centers targeted

The Israeli Air Force struck multiple Iranian command centers in Tehran, Tabriz and Maragheh, targeting units tied to missiles, intelligence and Basij forces.

Central regime command centers targeted

IDF

Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nasser' Unit eliminated

The IAF struck in the Jwaya area and eliminated Hassan Salameh, the Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nassar' Unit.

Commander of Hezbollah's 'Nasser' Unit eliminated

New footage

Direct hit on satellite station in the Elah Valley

New documentation of the attack on the satellite station in the Elah Valley was published this evening - hours after the IDF admitted that there was a malfunction and that no alarms were activated.

Direct hit on satellite station in the Elah Valley

IDF

Most assets of the Basij forces in western Iran are destroyed

The IAF has destroyed most of the key assets of the Internal Security Forces and the Basij in the strategic Ilam province.

Most assets of the Basij forces in western Iran are destroyed

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IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher attempting to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike Hezbollah launchers and terrorists preparing to launch missiles toward Israeli territory.

IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher attempting to fire at Israel

Why didn't an alarm sound?

IDF investigates central Israel siren failure

IDF probe found two failed interceptions allowed missiles from Lebanon to hit central Israel without alerts, lightly injuring civilians.

IDF investigates central Israel siren failure

Lebanese president's plan for a ceasefire with Israel

President Aoun's proposal includes stopping Israeli strikes across the country and the collection of weapons in Hezbollah strongholds by the Lebanese army.

Lebanese president's plan for a ceasefire with Israel

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Troops blow shofar before southern Lebanon operation

Before the ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terrorists, soldiers from the 36th Division blow shofar and pray with division Rabbi Yair Abu.

Troops blow shofar before southern Lebanon operation

'Plenty more targets'

Watch: IDF strikes six regime airfields in Iran

Military says Israeli jets struck six Iranian airfields, destroying aircraft and degrading defenses as Israel expands operations against the regime.

Watch: IDF strikes six regime airfields in Iran

Blow to Iran's launch capabilities

IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

IAF strikes dozens of Iranian military sites, including an IRGC UAV headquarters used to launch drones toward Israel.

IDF targets IRGC UAV headquarters

Defense Minister in the North

'Opportunity to strike Hezbollah'

The Minister of Defense was informed of the assassination of the commander of Hezbollah's "Naser" unit and of the massive movement of over a million Lebanese who abandoned the southern part of the country.

'Opportunity to strike Hezbollah'

Hezbollah cell eliminated by IDF forces in southern Lebanon

Forces from the IDF’s 300th Brigade identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell entering a building in a Christian village, directed an Israeli Air Force fighter jet that struck and eliminated the cell.

Hezbollah cell eliminated by IDF forces in southern Lebanon

Yeshiva students protest serving alongside female paramedic

Yeshiva students from Battalion 603 protested serving alongside a female paramedic assigned to the battalion's engineering vehicles - a complaint that was ultimately accepted by their commanders.

Yeshiva students protest serving alongside female paramedic

Arutz Sheva special

Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

An Arrow missile defense officer describes the intense work of detecting and intercepting Iranian missiles to protect Israeli civilians.

Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

IDF confirms:

IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Iranian ballistic missile command, UAV array, and other air force units all operated in the headquarters.

IRGC Air Force headquarters targeted in strikes

Beirut:

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC’s Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut.

Five senior Quds Force commanders eliminated in Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff:

This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time

IDF Chief of Staff says strikes targeted Iranian Quds Force commanders in Beirut, warns Hezbollah will pay heavy price amid continued fire in the north.

This is the war of our generation, it will take considerable time

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

The IDF targeted command centers, senior officials, and the organization's elite Radwan Force.

More than 100 attacks against Hezbollah in one day

In the heart of Tehran:

IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

IAF eliminates Abu al-Qassem Baba’iyan, who was appointed as the new designated chief of staff for the office after his predecessor was killed at the start of the operation.

IDF eliminates Iranian supreme leader's Military Office chief

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

IDF continues to strike regime targets across Iran, including the IRGC Space Force headquarters, which the Iranian Space Agency used as a reception, transmission, and research center.

IDF strikes IRGC Space Force headquarters

Riot Near Shiloh:

'We were saved from an attempted murder'

Residents around Shiloh claim that hundreds of rioters from nearby Palestinian Arab villages attacked a homestead and that the IDF responded with live fire.

'We were saved from an attempted murder'

Week one of fighting:

Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

Within the first week of fighting Hezbollah after the organization decided to support Iran, the IDF already struck 600 terror targets across Lebanon with some 820 munitions.

Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

Master Sergeant Maher Khatar from Majdal Shams, a soldier from the Combat Engineering Corps in the 91st division, and another soldier fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

2 soldiers fell in combat in Lebanon

IDF reservists suspended after damaging monument to Arafat

A reservist from the Menashe Brigade was suspended after being filmed vandalizing a monument to Yasser Arafat in the village of Zababdeh. The IDF emphasized he acted against regulations.

IDF reservists suspended after damaging monument to Arafat

400 targets struck in wave of attacks in Iran

The Israeli Air Force completed a wide wave of strikes in western and central Iran. As part of the attacks, more than 400 targets of the Iranian regime were struck.

400 targets struck in wave of attacks in Iran