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Tulkarm:

IDF destroys lab manufacturing charges targeting IDF forces

Yahalom combat engineers raided a weapons production compound in a refugee camp, where approximately 200 pipe bombs and gas canisters intended for attacks on IDF vehicles were discovered.

IDF destroys lab manufacturing charges targeting IDF forces

Footage from Lebanon:

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd

A soldier killed a terrorist who tried to harm a Jewish shepherd in the area of Ofra.

IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd

IDF delivers massive blow

180+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in one minute

In the largest strike in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF simultaneously hits some 100 Hezbollah targets across Beirut, Beqaa, and southern Lebanon. Over 180 terrorists eliminated.

180+ Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in one minute

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Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

IDF identified that the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets from a school compound. Following international law, the IDF struck the school to remove the threat.

Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

IDF deals heavy blow to Hezbollah missile array

IDF reports destruction of over 200 launchers and elimination of senior Hezbollah figures as operations continue to target threats on northern Israel.

IDF deals heavy blow to Hezbollah missile array

Gaza:

IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops

In southern Gaza, the IDF eliminated a Kata’ib al-Mujahideen terrorist who monitored troop activity, and in northern Gaza, troops eliminated a Nukhba terrorist, who had carried out numerous attacks.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who threatened troops

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Elimination of Hezbollah cell which hid in bushes

Division 91 forces identified a terrorist cell in southern Lebanon, and one of them was located hiding in the bushes.

Elimination of Hezbollah cell which hid in bushes

Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas after the IDF warned that Hezbollah may launch missiles at additional areas of Israel.

Hezbollah launches missiles at central Israel

'An absolute lie'

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure

The IDF says Hezbollah fired thousands of missiles from southern Lebanon, contradicting Lebanese army claims that the terror group had been disarmed.

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure

Senior terror commander killed in IDF strike in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Maher Qassem Hamdan, a Hezbollah-backed commander in southern Lebanon, along with seven terrorists fleeing the Chebaa area.

Senior terror commander killed in IDF strike in Lebanon

Surprise attack:

IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon

Within 10 minutes and across multiple areas simultaneously: The IDF completed the largest coordinated strike targeting more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites.

IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon

SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, aged 20, from Beit She'an, fell during a raid in southern Lebanon.

SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon

UN probe:

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Preliminary UN findings reveal one Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by a Hezbollah-placed IED in southern Lebanon last month.

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Major blow

IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites

IDF strikes central Iranian production sites in Shiraz and Karaj, destroying facilities for sonar systems and naval cruise missiles.

IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites

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IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

IDF's 146 Division continues operations in southern Lebanon, eliminating some 130 terrorists and dismantling over 1,000 terror sites to secure northern Israel.

IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

IDF bombs seventh bridge over Litani

The bridges were used by Hezbollah to move reinforcements and supplies to threaten northern Israel.

IDF bombs seventh bridge over Litani

Hezbollah Footage:

IDF equipment left in Lebanon after intense battle

During a combined operation by paratroopers and the Yahalom unit, heavy fire caused casualties and led to a rapid withdrawal. Engineering equipment left in the area was destroyed from the air to prevent capture or reuse.

IDF equipment left in Lebanon after intense battle

Missile-cam footage:

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

Critical site targeted

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

Anti-tank missile defense line

IDF concludes major stage of operations in Lebanon

98th Division has expanded its targeted ground operations and completed its deployment along the anti-tank missile defense line in southern Lebanon.

IDF concludes major stage of operations in Lebanon

'Power Plant and Bridge Day'

IDF issues dramatic warning in Farsi

IDF issues warning in Farsi, calling on Iranian civilians to avoid railroads until 9:00 p.m.

IDF issues dramatic warning in Farsi

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque

Troops operating in southern Lebanon identified Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists positioned inside a mosque, the soldiers eliminated the terrorists and destroyed the compound.

IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque

IDF bombs IRGC command centers and missile sites in Tehran

Israeli Air Force strikes key IRGC infrastructure in Tehran, including command centers used to suppress civilians, ballistic missile sites, and defense production facilities.

IDF bombs IRGC command centers and missile sites in Tehran

IDF Spokesperson

'We have eliminated more than 1,000 Hezbollah operatives'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin: “Disarming Hezbollah is a top priority-both militarily and politically. We will not give up on this."

'We have eliminated more than 1,000 Hezbollah operatives'

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

The Air Force attacked strategic core infrastructure in the Asaluyeh area used to produce explosives and propellants for ballistic missiles.

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

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Dozens of aircraft destroyed on the ground in Tehran

The Air Force completed a strike on three major airports in the Iranian capital, destroying planes and helicopters and damaging the terrorist infrastructure of the Quds Force.

Dozens of aircraft destroyed on the ground in Tehran

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Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructures in Lebanon

Golani Brigade forces, operating under Division 36, continue ground operations in southern Lebanon to destroy terrorist infrastructure.

Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructures in Lebanon

After a long struggle:

Air Force Major Assaf Dagan recognized as fallen soldier

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Air Force weapon systems officer Assaf Dagan as a fallen soldier more than a year and a half after he took his own life.

Air Force Major Assaf Dagan recognized as fallen soldier

Chief of Staff:

'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Ras Baida area in southern Lebanon and held a situation assessment with commanders of the Northern Command regarding the progress against Hezbollah.

'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck more than 15 gas stations of the “Al-Amana" company, which is controlled by Hezbollah

IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut

MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough

About 20 coalition MKs sent a letter to the political-security cabinet urging it not to approve the General Staff’s operational plan for continuing the fighting in Lebanon as it is does not go far enough.

MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough

Hezbollah equipment found in southern Lebanon school

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon found training certificates of Radwan terrorists, RPG manuals, rockets, and launchers in a school.

Hezbollah equipment found in southern Lebanon school

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

IDF eliminated Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the IRGC’s Oil Headquarters, which enables the continued activity and military buildup of the IRGC.

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

Report

Israeli commando units participated in rescue of US navigator

Iran International reported that the IDF commando units Shaldag and Sayeret Matkal took part in the American operation to rescue the F-15 navigator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran.

Israeli commando units participated in rescue of US navigator

IDF reveals

Hezbollah fired 165 rockets at UN posts in Lebanon

The terrorist organization exploits the presence of UNIFIL as a "human shield": Since the beginning of the war, dozens of cases have been identified in which Hezbollah launches have hit international force positions.

Hezbollah fired 165 rockets at UN posts in Lebanon

Report:

Petrochemical production shut down in Iran after Israeli strikes

Iranian officials say that Israel’s strikes on Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex in Mahshahr disabled utility plants and shut down production at the vital site.

Petrochemical production shut down in Iran after Israeli strikes

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

IDF reserve soldier films Palestinian Arab prisoner bound and blindfolded, is dismissed from service.

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

IDF:

Disarming Hezbollah is not a war objective

An IDF source said that the IDF supports the officer who claimed that disarming Hezbollah is not one of Israel's objectives in the war.

Disarming Hezbollah is not a war objective

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

IDF announces reserve duty to last nine weeks, change to apply to forces currently on the ground.

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

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Seder with the Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir read the Hagaddah with the 146th brigade during the Passover Seder.

Seder with the Chief of Staff

In one day:

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Fighter jet strikes launcher after missile launch. Commander of central missile unit in western Iran eliminated.

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Report:

One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

The strikes in Iran hit military facilities, Revolutionary Guards command centers and terror infrastructure.

One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

From air, sea, and land

Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF eliminated over 40 terrorists and struck dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites of the past day.

Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF confirms:

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Jamshid Eshaqi, who led the financial arm of the regime’s forces as well as the military industries responsible for the production of ballistic missiles and the regime’s mechanisms of repression.

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

Strikes in heart of Tehran

400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

Over two days, the Israeli Air Force hits approximately 400 targets across Iran, including dozens of military sites in central Tehran and 15 key weapons manufacturing facilities.

400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

Eight to ten missiles launched from Iran at central Israel. Several impact sites reported. IDF launches wave of strikes in Tehran.

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

IDF Spokesman:

Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

IDF warns Iran, Hezbollah may target Israel with missile fire over Passover, urges public to follow Home Front Command as forces stay on alert

Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

Behind the scenes

IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.

IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Chief of Staff:

'Shortened service will mean shortage of soldiers'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warns that shortening regular service will lead to a severe manpower shortage in the IDF's ranks.

'Shortened service will mean shortage of soldiers'

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Mahdi Vafaei, head of the engineering branch in the Quds Force's Lebanon corps, was killed in Iran. He was the mastermind behind dozens of terror tunnels in Lebanon and Syria.

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Roaring Lion in numbers

Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

The IDF has carried out more than 800 strike sorties against the Iranian regime, using approximately 16,000 munitions. Over 5,000 new targets were identified and struck.

Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

IDF Spokesman:

No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Shortly after Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles and drones at northern Israel, IDF Spokesman Defrin clarified that the IDF had no warning of the barrage.

No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Hamas encourages Hezbollah to abduct IDF soldiers

Al-Qassam Brigades says that Hamas's actions against Israel prove that abductions are the most effective way to free prisoners.

Hamas encourages Hezbollah to abduct IDF soldiers

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Ibrahim al-Khaldi, who served as a source of expertise while planning and advancing maritime terror attacks, was eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Tehran:

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Salt of the earth series:

Major Jalaa Ibrahem HY"D: “Send my love to Imma."

Major Jalaa Ibrahem HY"D came from a family of IDF fighters. He grew up with Israel's Declaration of Independence on the wall outside his room, and although he had a future in NASA, he followed the family tradition and chose the green IDF uniform instead.

Major Jalaa Ibrahem HY"D: “Send my love to Imma."