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Gazans testify:

Hamas shoots at civilians to foil aid distribution

Gazan residents accuse Hamas of sabotaging humanitarian aid efforts, as IDF reveals testimonies detailing obstruction and violence near distribution points.

Hamas shoots at civilians to foil aid distribution

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IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

IDF footage shows the interception of an unmanned aircraft that was launched toward Israel from Yemen near the Egyptian border.

IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

Netanyahu on hostage recovery op:

'We won't rest until all hostages are home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises operation that recovered the bodies of hostages Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai, promises, 'We will not rest, nor will we be silent, until we return home all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'

'We won't rest until all hostages are home'

Technological Revolution:

IDF conference displays new medical innovations

Among the new medical technologies were drones that drop supplies directly to the field, a helmet that helps reduce post-trauma, and an AI system for physiotherapy in the battlefield.

IDF conference displays new medical innovations

Gadi and Judith's bodies returned to Israel in military operation

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces: Bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai returned to Israel in military operation.

Gadi and Judith's bodies returned to Israel in military operation

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Footage from Gaza:

Terrorists walk down street with bomb, are taken out from the sky

Nahal Brigade troops eliminate terrorists and uncover explosives in northern Gaza; IDF footage shows airstrike as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Terrorists walk down street with bomb, are taken out from the sky

Soldiers accused of 'excessive use of force' suspended

The IDF has suspended soldiers who were seen throwing a suspect to the ground and kicking him when he resisted arrest in Samaria.

Soldiers accused of 'excessive use of force' suspended

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas fell in battle in Gaza

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas, aged 27, from Kabri, a soldier in the 6646th Reconnaissance Battalion, 646th Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas fell in battle in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas losing control; Governance crumbling'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says every other house encountered in Gaza is booby-trapped during press briefing.

'Hamas losing control; Governance crumbling'

PM after 3 soldiers killed:

'The price is high, but we'll achieve the war's objectives'

The Prime Minister addresses the nation after 3 Givati soldiers were killed in Gaza. 'They fell in a just war like no other - we will defeat Hamas, liberate all the hostages and ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.'

'The price is high, but we'll achieve the war's objectives'

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Yesha

Security forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals and confiscated a 'Carlo' weapon along with additional weapons.

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Yesha

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IDF strikes terrorist near weapons storage facility

Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists, dismantled weapons storage facilities, tunnel shafts, and numerous terrorist infrastructure sites both above and below ground.

IDF strikes terrorist near weapons storage facility

From the soldiers' POV

Watch: IDF activities in southern Khan Yunis

IDF forces eliminate terrorists and dismantle underground infrastructure in ongoing operations targeting Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza.

Watch: IDF activities in southern Khan Yunis

Remembering Omer:

'Giving was a core value for him'

The principal of the school where Omer Van Gelder studied eulogized him after the IDF announced that he had been killed in action.

'Giving was a core value for him'

IDF troops fire at suspects who threatened them near aid site

The IDF noted that it is aware of reports regarding casualties, and the details of the incident are being looked into.

IDF troops fire at suspects who threatened them near aid site

IDF uncovers rocket cache, strikes Hamas command center in Gaza

Kfir Brigade troops uncover major weapons cache, dismantle Hamas infrastructure, and eliminate dozens of terrorists during ongoing operations in Gaza.

IDF uncovers rocket cache, strikes Hamas command center in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas spreads lies to block Gaza aid, starve civilians'

IDF Spox Effie Defrin urges the world to reject Hamas's "fake news" about aid distribution in Gaza, stresses the IDF's commitment to delivering aid while dismantling Hamas, and urges media caution against unverified claims from the terrorist organization.

'Hamas spreads lies to block Gaza aid, starve civilians'

Chief of Staff visits Gaza, orders expansion of maneuver

Following a situational assessment in Gaza, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir states Hamas is losing control, directs an expansion of IDF operations to new areas in the north and south to achieve hostage return and eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.

Chief of Staff visits Gaza, orders expansion of maneuver

IDF:

No fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site, Hamas claims debunked

Military inquiry finds no IDF fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site; Hamas accused of spreading false reports to sabotage humanitarian efforts.

No fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site, Hamas claims debunked

Regardless of negotiations

Minister Katz's orders to the troops in Gaza

Defense Minister reaffirms Israel’s resolve to destroy Hamas, says military operations will proceed regardless of hostage talks.

Minister Katz's orders to the troops in Gaza

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Houthi missile disrupts holiday preparations

The IDF intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen. No injuries reported.

Houthi missile disrupts holiday preparations

Footage from the Syrian villages of Mt. Hermon

As part of activities in the security zone in southern Syria, troops from the 810 Brigade located weapons, including several rockets and landmines.

Footage from the Syrian villages of Mt. Hermon

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Return of hostages is the top priority'

IDF Chief affirms commitment to recovering all hostages in meeting with bereaved families, who warn of growing risks amid intensified Gaza operations.

'Return of hostages is the top priority'

Terrorist responsible for killing 21 soldiers eliminated

Khalil Abd al-Nasser Muhammad Khatib, a cell commander in Hamas' Al Mawasi battalion who commanded the force that killed 21 soldiers in January 2024, was eliminated.

Terrorist responsible for killing 21 soldiers eliminated

Building where Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu was killed destroyed

IDF troops struck and dismantled the booby-trapped structure from which an explosive device was activated against IDF soldiers, an incident in which Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu fell during combat.

Building where Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu was killed destroyed

Lie debunked: The IDF attack that never happened

Palestinian Arab sources claimed that Israel had attacked a humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza, killing at least 30 people. Videos from the area proved that this was a false claim.

Lie debunked: The IDF attack that never happened

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Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

During combat operations in Gaza, terrorists transporting explosives were eliminated and a terror tunnel about 30 meters deep and about 700 meters long was destroyed.

Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

In homes and UNRWA bags

IDF finds weapons, explosives, and tunnel shafts

IDF troops in Gaza locate and dismantle extensive terrorist infrastructure, including over 800 explosive devices and dozens of tunnel shafts. Weapons found in residential homes and even inside UNRWA bags in a former school in Shejaiya.

IDF finds weapons, explosives, and tunnel shafts

IDF strikes Syrian targets posing maritime and air threats

IDF confirms strikes on Syrian weapon storage facilities with coastal and surface-to-air missiles near Latakia, says the strikes aimed to neutralize threats to international and Israeli maritime navigation.

IDF strikes Syrian targets posing maritime and air threats

IDF:

Troops dismantle terror infrastructure sites throughout Gaza

The IDF troops eliminated terrorists, dismantled weapons, terrorist infrastructure, and underground infrastructure sites.

Troops dismantle terror infrastructure sites throughout Gaza

David Libi, killed in Gaza, won't be recognized as fallen soldier

Despite performing military duties and facing identical risks, 19-year-old David Libi will not be recognized as an IDF casualty due to his status as a civilian contractor.

David Libi, killed in Gaza, won't be recognized as fallen soldier

In southern Gaza

Soldier severely injured by stray bullet

A soldier in the 74th Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Soldier severely injured by stray bullet

In Samaria:

IDF and police fulfill dream for child with special needs

In heartwarming event, dozens of female IDF lookouts, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station and canine handlers from IDU, fulfill the dream of a child with special needs from Samaria.

IDF and police fulfill dream for child with special needs

Amid reestablishment efforts

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF strikes several military sites throughout Lebanon belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization. “The IDF will continue prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to reestablish its terror capabilities."

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF halts training of women in tranportation units

After approximately 6 months of training, the Chief of Staff decided to halt the trial program to train women as infantry in transportation units due to physical and medical challenges.

IDF halts training of women in tranportation units

Report:

Lebanese army destroying Hezbollah with Israeli intelligence

The Lebanese army has achieved about 80% of the goal of dismantling the terrorist organization with the help of the IDF.

Lebanese army destroying Hezbollah with Israeli intelligence

Kerem Shalom Responder:

'We knew something was going to happen, where was the army?'

Roni Kisin, a member of the medical emergency team from Kerem Shalom, talks about the premonitions of the town before the massacre.

'We knew something was going to happen, where was the army?'

IDF Chief:

Fight against Hezbollah not over — we will pursue to collapse

During a frontline assessment, IDF Chief LTG Zamir vows continued operations against Hezbollah and beyond, praising troops for reshaping the northern security reality.

Fight against Hezbollah not over — we will pursue to collapse

Iron Beam incoming:

Israel's laser shields take down enemy threats

In a global first, Israel deploys high-power laser systems to intercept enemy threats, marking a new era in aerial defense and battlefield innovation.

Israel's laser shields take down enemy threats

Mission accomplished:

146th Division leaves Northern Command after 600 days of combat

After nearly two years of relentless operations along the Lebanese border, the IDF's 146th Division concludes its mission, passing command to the 91st Division amid praise for reshaping northern Israel's security landscape and defeating Hezbollah threats.

146th Division leaves Northern Command after 600 days of combat

IDF treats over 500 Syrians at field clinic near Hader

As part of a humanitarian-security effort, IDF and Medical Corps operate mobile clinic in southern Syria to aid Druze civilians and secure the Golan region. Watch.

IDF treats over 500 Syrians at field clinic near Hader

Investigation:

Soldiers and civilians prevented disaster after IDF failed

The IDF has published the investigation into the battle of Kerem Shalom during the October 7th massacre.

Soldiers and civilians prevented disaster after IDF failed

Dramatic footage:

IDF sniper hits terrorist in the heart of Shechem

Footage published on Arab social media shows precise shooting by an IDF sniper from a rooftop in Shechem (Nablus), targeting a terrorist walking among civilians.

IDF sniper hits terrorist in the heart of Shechem

Reserve officer severely wounded by sniper fire in Gaza

A reserve officer in the 924th Engineering Corps Battalion, 10th Brigade, was severely wounded by sniper fire during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Reserve officer severely wounded by sniper fire in Gaza

Gaza Division Commander:

'If we don't kill the last Hamas leader, his people will'

Brigadier General Barak Hiram says Hamas's rule in Gaza is collapsing as it faces financial and leadership crises, which could lead to the people of Gaza overthrowing the terrorist regime themselves.

'If we don't kill the last Hamas leader, his people will'

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NIS 7 million seized in Judea and Samaria anti-terror raids

Joint operation targets money changers suspected of funding terror; large sums of cash, weapons, and equipment confiscated in raids across Judea and Samaria.

NIS 7 million seized in Judea and Samaria anti-terror raids

Gazans begin receiving aid from distribution centers

2 centers in Tel al-Sultan and the Morag Corridor in the Rafah area began operating today and are distributing food packages to thousands of families in the Gaza Strip.

Gazans begin receiving aid from distribution centers

Soldiers ordered to fire gas at Jewish worshippers near Shechem

Dozens of worshippers were dispersed with gas grenades after they prayed, as they do every week, at the entrance to Shechem.

Soldiers ordered to fire gas at Jewish worshippers near Shechem

The Battle for Mefalsim on October 7th

A year-long operational investigation has unveiled the harrowing details of the battle around Kibbutz Mefalsim, the Black Arrow memorial, and Sha'ar Hanegev Junction during the October 7th massacre.

The Battle for Mefalsim on October 7th

Dozens of terrorists elimintated

36th Division leaves Rafah for Khan Yunis

IDF forces, including Golani, Armored, and Kfir Brigades, work alongside Yahalom troops to dismantle extensive terrorist networks and eliminate threats in the Gaza Strip’s Khan Yunis and Rafah areas.

36th Division leaves Rafah for Khan Yunis

ISA nominee David Zini:

'October 7th was a bigger failure than the Yom Kippur war'

ISA director nominee David Zini offered a candid and painful assessment of the military’s failures during the October 7 Hamas attack, calling it 'a crazy failure, greater than the Yom Kippur War.'

'October 7th was a bigger failure than the Yom Kippur war'

Chief of Staff:

'Now is our time to defeat the Khan Yunis brigade'

During a high-level tour of Khan Yunis, Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir, alongside top IDF commanders, conducted a strategic assessment as Operation Gideon’s Chariots intensifies.

'Now is our time to defeat the Khan Yunis brigade'

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IDF, Border Police nab senior Lions’ Den terrorist in Shechem

In a joint undercover operation guided by Shin Bet intelligence, IDF and Border Police forces arrested a senior Lions' Den terrorist in Shechem; suspect wounded while fleeing, explosive devices hurled at troops.

IDF, Border Police nab senior Lions’ Den terrorist in Shechem

Israeli Navy activity in Gaza:

Hamas naval commando who participated in massacre eliminated

The Israeli Navy, together with other bodies, eliminated Ahmad Al-Lahwani, who served as an operative in Hamas's naval commando unit and infiltrated through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Hamas naval commando who participated in massacre eliminated

'For political reasons'

Reserve officer jailed after refusing orders to report

Captain (Res.) Ron Feiner sentenced to 20 days in military prison after refusing reserve duty in protest of Gaza war and government stance on hostages.

Reserve officer jailed after refusing orders to report

Hamas: IDF Controls 77% of the Strip

Hamas claims that with the renewal of ground operations, Israel controls more than three-quarters of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas: IDF Controls 77% of the Strip

'It’s full of contradictions':

Wounded soldier slams IDF probe into Kissufim battle

First Sgt. Yaakov Vaknin, injured on October 7, says survivors were never interviewed for the investigation into the deadly Hamas assault. 'That’s not how you uncover the truth.'

Wounded soldier slams IDF probe into Kissufim battle

Defense Min. bars IDF legal chief from Bar Association conference

Defense Minister Israel Katz blocks Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi from participating in public legal conference, citing need for the IDF to avoid political controversy, focus on defending soldiers against war-crimes allegations.

Defense Min. bars IDF legal chief from Bar Association conference

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was severely injured in the northern Gaza Strip during a fight between soldiers.

IDF soldier seriously injured in fight with another soldier