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Gaza operation expands:

IDF launches ground operation in Rafah

IDF troops launch a ground operation in Rafah, accompanied by numerous airstrikes that continued for hours. Minister Katz: I call on the residents of Gaza to act now to remove Hamas and return all the hostages.

IDF launches ground operation in Rafah

State Comptroller:

Serious failures in protection on northern border before 10/7

Comptroller Mantanyahu Engl man publishes results of report that was presented to the government before October 7 showing soldiers lacking appropriate weapons and being dissatisfied with overly restrictive regulations for their own defense on the northern border,

Serious failures in protection on northern border before 10/7

IDF:

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

The IDF, ISA, and Mossad confirmed that Hezbollah and Quds Force terrorist Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir assisted Hamas in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

Poll:

Significant increase in trust in the IDF and Chief of Staff

A new survey by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) reveals a significant increase in trust in the IDF and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Significant increase in trust in the IDF and Chief of Staff

'Posed an immediate threat'

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist who had recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist in Beirut

Damage of Arab property:

Commander and two soldiers jailed

The IDF published the findings of its inquiry into an incident where soldiers damaged property belonging to Palestinian Arabs in violation of rules and regulations.

Commander and two soldiers jailed

Haredi soldiers:

I enlisted in the IDF

The more haredim who join the army, the quicker the army will evolve into a haredi-friendly army. Opinion.

I enlisted in the IDF

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner visits Syria

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner and his assistant Rabbi Mordechai Tzion visited soldiers on the front in Syria 'to strengthen their fighting spirits as reservists of the Military Rabbinate.'

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner visits Syria

IDF operations in Gaza:

Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

Troops of the 252nd Division operating in northern and central Gaza dismantled a one-kilometer-long underground tunnel route and a workshop used for producing rockets and launchers.

Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, destroy kilometer-long tunnel

Lebanon arrests suspects in rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanese authorities announce several arrests in connection with the recent rocket fire targeting Israel. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attacks.

Lebanon arrests suspects in rocket attacks on Israel

IDF investigating Palestinian Arab claims of property damage

The IDF announced that an investigation has been opened following documentation showing soldiers damaging property in the Palestinian village of Jinba in southern Mount Hebron.

IDF investigating Palestinian Arab claims of property damage

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Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense engineering and civil affairs officers arrived in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck the region.

Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF reveals:

Defense of Erez Crossing severely failed

The IDF inquiry into the battle at the Erez Crossing found that the soldiers failed at preventing the October 7th attack.

Defense of Erez Crossing severely failed

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IDF Troops Conduct Defensive Activities on the Syrian Hermon

Over the past week, troops of the 810th Brigade, under the command of the 210th Division, operated in new areas on the peak of the Syrian Hermon with the goal of neutralizing threats and confiscating enemy equipment in the area.

IDF Troops Conduct Defensive Activities on the Syrian Hermon

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers, terrorist infrastructure sites, launchers, and terrorists in southern Lebanon, following the missile attack on Kiryat Shmona.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

After missile attack

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut stronghold

The IDF confirmed that it struck infrastructure for storing UAVs used by Hezbollah's aerial unit in the Dahieh suburb.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut stronghold

5 months later:

IDF recognizes Yitzhar resident Shneur Cohen as war casualty

5 months after he was killed in a grenade explosion in northern Gaza, the IDF has acceded to the family's request to add Sergeant Shneur Zalman Cohen to the list of war casualties.

IDF recognizes Yitzhar resident Shneur Cohen as war casualty

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

Tulkarm resident who hid in a safe house for more than a year after wounding a soldier in a shooting attack arrested after lengthy investigation.

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

IDF confirms:

Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza

According to the IDF Abd al-Latif Rajab Jumaa Qanou systematically used media platforms for propaganda purposes, psychological terror, and the distribution of false information regarding Hamas' activities in the Gaza Strip and outside of it.

Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza

80 wanted suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria this week

In counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, security forces eliminated two terrorists, apprehended approximately 80 wanted suspects, and confiscated dozens of weapons, including explosive devices, munitions, and additional combat equipment.

80 wanted suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria this week

Hagari leaves the IDF:

'Keep the IDF above any argument or controversy'

IDF Chief of Staff bid farewell to outgoing IDF Spokesperson, RAdm. Daniel Hagari, and noted the complex period in which he served.

'Keep the IDF above any argument or controversy'

Tel Sultan

Watch: IDF troops locate 25-barrel rocket launcher

The forces located mortars in a Hamas infrastructure site that used to serve as the al-Fadallah School. A rocket launcher with 25 barrels was found in the area as well.

Watch: IDF troops locate 25-barrel rocket launcher

Terror attack thwarted:

Terrorist holding rocks eliminated on Huwara Bypass road

Soldiers from Unit 636 carry out precise gunfire toward a masked terrorist who was holding rocks with the intent to throw them at civilians in Samaria.

Terrorist holding rocks eliminated on Huwara Bypass road

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Terrorist arrested less than a day after ramming attempt

IDF, Shin Bet, and police operation leads to quick capture of terrorist who attempted to run over 2 pedestrians last night.

Terrorist arrested less than a day after ramming attempt

1 week of war:

IDF releases footage of terrorist eliminations, strikes in Syria

1 week into the resumption of combat in Gaza, the IDF has struck 430 terror targets and intercepted 14 missiles and rockets.

IDF releases footage of terrorist eliminations, strikes in Syria

IDF suspends all Krav Maga training following soldier's death

After Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin collapsed and died during routine training, the commanding officer of the Ground Forces decided to suspend all Krav Maga courses until Sunday.

IDF suspends all Krav Maga training following soldier's death

Reservists ordered not to report for duty with personal handguns

IDF Home Front Command reservists have been ordered not to carry their personal handguns while on duty after several accidental shootings.

Reservists ordered not to report for duty with personal handguns

Tragedy in northern Israel:

Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin, 19, dies

Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin, 19 years old from Jerusalem, declared dead after collapsing following training exercise in northern Israel. IDF investigating.

Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin, 19, dies

Proposed bill to force Chief of Staff to investigate harassment

If passed, bill would require IDF Chief of Staff to submit annual report detailing actions taken to prevent harassment in the IDF.

Proposed bill to force Chief of Staff to investigate harassment

IDF Spox mocks Al Jazeera:

'When it’s against Hamas – there are no cameras'

IDF Spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, criticizes Qatari channel for ignoring protests that broke out in the Gaza Strip against Hamas’ rule.

'When it’s against Hamas – there are no cameras'

After the confrontation

Katz and Zamir meet: 'We are working together'

Following the public exchange of statements, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meet, discuss the escalation of military pressure in Gaza and stress: "We are working together in full cooperation."

Katz and Zamir meet: 'We are working together'

Haredi battalion eliminates sniper who tried to kill them twice

Yanki Hareshkovitz, a soldier in the haredi Netzach Yehuda battalion, discovered that the terrorist eliminated by the battalion was the same sniper who tried to shoot him twice.

Haredi battalion eliminates sniper who tried to kill them twice

Minister of Defense:

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the operational plans to continue operations in Gaza and stated: 'Our main goal is to bring the hostages home.'

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

IDF soldier found dead on military base

Ronen Portnoi was found lifeless last Saturday on an IDF base. Military police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

IDF soldier found dead on military base

Gaza:

Hamas terrorist who also worked for Al Jazeera eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated terrorist sniper Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat, who was also employed by Al Jazeera.

Hamas terrorist who also worked for Al Jazeera eliminated

Using a missile and a drone

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Yamam and IDF forces operating in Qalqiliya eliminated a terrorist who intended to attack Israeli citizens in the immediate time frame.

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

To Serve or not to Serve

Moshe Rabeinu served in the army; Yehoshua served in the army; King David served in the army. These holy heroes of the nation were great in military prowess and great in Torah.

To Serve or not to Serve

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

For the second time in recent days, the IDF strikes military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4.

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

Incident in Susya:

Anti-Israel filmmaker arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks

Director Yuval Abraham claims that Hamdan Ballal, co-creator of "No Other Land," was attacked by Jews and then arrested by soldiers. IDF spokesperson clarifies that Ballal was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks at IDF troops.

Anti-Israel filmmaker arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks

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IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

The IDF and ISA struck over 100 pickup trucks used to infiltrate Israeli territory, murder, and abduct Israeli civilians as well as other terrorist purposes.

IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

Air Force destroys vehicles used by terrorist organizations in an effort to disrupt the maneuverability and logistics of the terrorists.

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

IDF confirms:

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

The military stressed that the strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions, in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

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36th Division prepares to join fight in Gaza

Over the past months, the division has completed several months of operational activity in the northern arena.

36th Division prepares to join fight in Gaza

IDF eliminates two top Hamas military commanders

Ahmad Salman ‘Awj Shimali was responsible for operations, planning the offensive strategy, and building the brigade's force in preparation for 10.7.

IDF eliminates two top Hamas military commanders

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IDF troops operate in Gaza - dozens of terrorists eliminated

IDF forces have been conducting widespread operations in the Gaza Strip, alongside strikes from the air and sea, during which they destroyed missile launchers and eliminated terrorists.

IDF troops operate in Gaza - dozens of terrorists eliminated

Hesder yeshiva students celebrate at IDF induction center

Hesder students celebrate at IDF induction center, en route to service in the armored corps

Hesder yeshiva students celebrate at IDF induction center

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

Overnight, troops encircled the area, eliminated several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site that was used over the past few months as a command and control center of Hamas terrorists.

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters, 'significant strengthening of forces with 1,133 new immigrants, 709 lone soldiers, 393 residents of Gaza border.'

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

IDF issues warning of expanded military action to Gazans

IDF spokesman in Arabic issues urgent evacuation warning for Tel Sultan in Rafah.

IDF issues warning of expanded military action to Gazans

Live dispute:

IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

Hebrew U. Prof. Danny Orbach claims media trying to create misrepresentation that majority of IDF reservists support the opposition.

IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

France calls on all parties to respect the commitments in ceasefire agreement, after rockets are fired from Lebanon and Israel strikes targets in Lebanon in response.

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

External team to implement lessons of October 7th massacre

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that a group of reservist officers will be responsible for implementing lessons learned from the lengthy investigative process that the IDF carried out regarding the massacre.

External team to implement lessons of October 7th massacre

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats

IDF strikes military strategic capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4, says it "will continue to act in order to remove any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel".

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

Sirens sounded in localities across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Shfela regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

IDF strikes Hamas launcher near humanitarian area in Al-Furqan

IDF strikes launcher from which two projectiles were launched toward Israeli territory in the area of Al-Furqan in northern Gaza. "This is further evidence of Hamas' systematic exploitation of civilians."

IDF strikes Hamas launcher near humanitarian area in Al-Furqan

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

After being ignored

IDF lookouts to be integrated into intelligence array

As part of the lessons learned from the October 7th Massacre the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 has begun passing intelligence information directly to the lookouts' operations centers.

IDF lookouts to be integrated into intelligence array

Gush Etzion:

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

The commander of the Tavor Battalion speaks to Arutz Sheva about his troops' operations in the area of Husan, the arrests, and the preparations for the most extreme scenarios.

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

IDF expands ground operation to Rafah

IDF troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of "Shabura" in Rafah, the military announced.

IDF expands ground operation to Rafah

IDF Chief of Staff:

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held an operational situational assessment in Judea and Samaria and stressed that the mission to destroy Hamas is in effect in that region as well.

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'