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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.

IDF launches crackdown to arrest Yeshiva draft dodgers

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.

'Journalist' who documented October 7th eliminated

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."

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

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.

Commander of Edan's brigade announces his 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.

Soldier refuses to serve in Samaria, sentenced to prison

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.

Thousands of IDF soldiers jailed, Knesset committee reveals

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.'

Recovery of Tzvi Feldman may lead to legendary spy Eli Cohen

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.

Defense Minister blocks right-wing group for pressuring 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.

Hamas continues to build new terror 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.

Haredi parties extend boycott of coalition votes over draft law

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.

F-16 drops munitions in Jezreel Valley

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.

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

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.

Security forces eliminate top Islamic Jihad terrorist

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.

55 arrested, terrorists eliminated in Judea and Samaria

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.

'Positive trends in Judea and Samaria'

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.

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

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.

Terrorist who abducted 87-year-old woman eliminated

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.

IDF eliminates commander in Hamas rocket production headquarters

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.

Bedouin laborer caught in IDF gun theft attempt

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.

'You're trying to topple the army!'

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.

IDF establishes mobile triage facility to aid Druze civilians

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.

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

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.

'Everyone enlists, everyone serves, everyone sacrifices'

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.

IDF opening new roads, destroying houses in terror hotspots

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.

Missile explodes before reaching Israel

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.

'IDF will remain in all captured territory'

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.

Rabbis: Ensure Jewish soldiers are buried with honor

Security breach:

IDF blunder exposes Hamas terrorist, jeopardizing investigations

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

IDF blunder exposes Hamas terrorist, jeopardizing investigations

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 eliminates terrorist who worked to rehabilitate Hezbollah

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.

Sana'a airport was destroyed in 15 minutes

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.

Senior minister against IDF Spokesman: 'Confused again?'

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

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

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

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.

New footage from IAF retaliatory strikes 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.

Hamas terrorist who participated in massacre surrenders to IDF

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.

Israel implementing new system for humanitarian aid distribution

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.

Two IDF special forces soldiers injured in training accident

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 strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

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.

IDF statement contradicts Netanyahu's policy

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.

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

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.

IDF strikes Hamas rocket launcher aimed at Israel

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.

Assad regime military headquarters destroyed

Cleared for publication:

SGM Dejen Daniel Sahalo killed in operational accident near Gaza

Sergeant Major (Res.) Dejen Daniel Sahalo, a combat soldier in the 5067th Engineering Battalion, was killed in a car accident during operational activity in the area of the communities near the Gaza Strip.

SGM Dejen Daniel Sahalo killed in operational accident near Gaza

Unanimously:

Cabinet approves expansion of military operations in Gaza

After a discussion lasting about seven hours, plans approved for extensive ground operations in the heart of Gaza and an increased mobilization of reservists.

Cabinet approves expansion of military operations in Gaza

Keshet academy bids farewell to fallen soldier

Rabbi Shilo Marom from the Keshet pre-military academy said goodbye to his student Captain Noam Ravid, who was killed in action today in Gaza.

Keshet academy bids farewell to fallen soldier

Chief of Staff:

'We will destroy everything, above ground and below'

The Chief of Staff addressed the expected expansion of the operation in Gaza, saying that the IDF has begun calling up tens of thousands of additional soldiers to expand the operation.

'We will destroy everything, above ground and below'

In violation of guidelines:

IDF Spokesperson continues to publish statements on Shabbat

Despite military guidelines prohibiting it, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes non-critical press statements on the Jewish day of rest on a weekly basis.

IDF Spokesperson continues to publish statements on Shabbat

Rafah:

Weapons found in civilian buildings near hospital and school

Troops located weapon stockpiles approximately 80 meters from a building that previously served as a school and approximately 100 meters from a building that previously served as a hospital in Rafah.

Weapons found in civilian buildings near hospital and school

IDF dismantles dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip

Over the past weekend, the IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, tunnels, underground infrastructure sites, and military structures in which terrorists were operating.

IDF dismantles dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip

Ben Gurion Airport:

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

IDF force had negligible impact:

IDF investigation exposes severe failures on Zikim beach

IDF investigation reveals sufficient forces at Zikim, who withdrew instead of fighting back; 17 civilians and one soldier were murdered on the beach.

IDF investigation exposes severe failures on Zikim beach

Captain Noam Ravid, Staff Sgt, Yaly Seror fell in battle in Gaza

2 soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, Combat Engineering Corps, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication.

Captain Noam Ravid, Staff Sgt, Yaly Seror fell in battle in Gaza

Judea and Samaria:

290 suspects arrested, masses of weapons and cash seized

The IDF has released statistics on the last month of fighting in Judea and Samaria.

290 suspects arrested, masses of weapons and cash seized

Five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Israel for treatment

IDF says five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Ziv Hospital in Tzfat (Safed), after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.

Five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Israel for treatment

More reservists to be called

Israel plans to expand Gaza operations to pressure Hamas

Prime Minister Netanyahu leads security meeting where IDF officials propose intensifying operations in Gaza. Plans include seizing more territory, targeting Hamas infrastructure, and deploying reservists. The plans will be approved by the Security Cabinet on Sunday.

Israel plans to expand Gaza operations to pressure Hamas

Senior terrorist eliminated in Shechem

Soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit, guided by Shin Bet intelligence, eliminate Omar Mustafa Abu al-Leil, one of the senior terrorists within the terrorist network in Shechem (Nablus).

Senior terrorist eliminated in Shechem

Operations to be expanded:

IDF expected to call up more reservists next week

The IDF is preparing for the next stage in its renewed maneuvers in the Gaza Strip and is expected to mobilize reservists to assist.

IDF expected to call up more reservists next week

Missile from Yemen intercepted, fragments found in preschool

Explosions heard in central Israel, despite interception outside Israel's borders; interception fragments found in Mishmar Ha'emek's Gan Zayit preschool. Houthis claim: We fired ballistic missile at Ramat David base.

Missile from Yemen intercepted, fragments found in preschool

'A clear message to Syria'

Israel strikes near presidential palace in Damascus

Prime Minister and Defense Minister announce Israel had struck a target close to the presidential palace in Damascus: "We will not permit any threat to the Druze community."

Israel strikes near presidential palace in Damascus

Operational error:

IDF force 'forgets' a soldier in Gaza Strip

Engineering force accidentally leaves a soldier for about an hour in the Morag Corridor and sets out towards Israeli territory. The soldier joined a Golani force in the area.

IDF force 'forgets' a soldier in Gaza Strip

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, one of whom was operating in the border zone and gathering intelligence for the terrorist organization.

Watch: IDF eliminates terrorist in southern Lebanon