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.
Israel is establishing a system to distribute aid to Gazans in the area under IDF control, where civilians will be supplied only after screening.
Two soldiers from the Maglan special forces unit were injured during a combat training exercise in an urban area in the Golan Heights.
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.
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.
Senior official provides details on 'Operation Gideon Chariots,' including that Hamas faces its final chance to reach a deal to accept the Witkoff outline.
Following the strike, a number of secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of rockets prepared for launch toward Israeli territory.
The 810th Brigade, which is operating in Syria, located and destroyed the headquarters of the old regime's unit that oversaw the Hermon area.
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.
After a discussion lasting about seven hours, plans approved for extensive ground operations in the heart of Gaza and an increased mobilization of reservists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.
IDF investigation reveals sufficient forces at Zikim, who withdrew instead of fighting back; 17 civilians and one soldier were murdered on the beach.
2 soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, Combat Engineering Corps, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication.
The IDF has released statistics on the last month of fighting in Judea and Samaria.
IDF says five Syrian-Druze citizens evacuated to Ziv Hospital in Tzfat (Safed), after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.
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.
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).
The IDF is preparing for the next stage in its renewed maneuvers in the Gaza Strip and is expected to mobilize reservists to assist.
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.
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."
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.
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.
2nd Lt. N., who participated in the Independence Day opening ceremony, tells Arutz Sheva about his friends whom he lost in battle, his injury, and what IDF service means to him as an immigrant.
President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony for Independence Day honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from all parts of the IDF. Watch.
Reservist severely injured by an explosive during operational activity in the area of the village of Beita. IDF soldiers operating in the area to locate the terrorists.
The 3 injured citizens were evacuated to the Ziv Medical Center in Safed after sustaining injuries in Syrian territory.
Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting suspects and seizing weapons and ammunition.
‘A’, a 23-year-old soldier on the autism spectrum who serves as a technical and logistical support soldier, will be awarded the President’s Award of Excellence.
The IDF eliminated Ali Sarfiti, who served a sentence in Israel between 2002 and 2015 for conducting terrorist activity and then returned to direct terror attacks in Israeli territory.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Israel’s fallen soldiers in a stirring message ahead of Memorial Day, calling on all to remember their sacrifice, support bereaved families, and uphold the mission of defense, unity, and resilience.
Amid the deadlock in the talks on a hostage deal and demands from cabinet ministers, the IDF is preparing to expand ground operations in Gaza and mobilize additional brigades of reservists.
The ceremony was held with the participation of the leaders Israel's security forces and bereaved families. Following the ceremony, flags, candles, and flowers were distributed to each of the graves.
Out of 10,000 draft orders sent to haredim in past six months, less than one thousand reported for service. Haredi Hashmonaim brigade having difficulty filling its ranks.
After the IDF struck a Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut's Dahieh suburb, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated: 'The Dahieh will not serve as a haven for the Hezbollah terror organization.'
Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF) and Jewish National Fund–USA, combine efforts once again to bring Lone Soldiers and parents together after long separation.
Troops find a weapon cache approximately 80 meters from a building that previously served as a school and about 100 meters from a building that was used as a hospital in Rafah.
Central Command chief Avi Bluth rejected a request from a minor who was expelled from Judea and IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams, claiming that he poses a danger to regional security.
A year and a half after the October 7th massacre, hundreds of body parts and other remains have not yet been identified.
Aharon Karov, critically injured in Operation Cast Lead 16 years ago, re-enlists in the IDF as part of newly-formed Disabled Soldiers Department.
IDF reservist soldier in the 5250th battalion severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.
Terrorists launch anti-tank rocket at IDF forces and are eliminated from the air: Documentation of 401st Brigade combat team activities.
The comprehensive inquiry into the terrorist attack on Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak reveals a series of shortcomings in the IDF's preparedness and initial response, but commends the kibbutz's civilian emergency squad and residents.
Defense officials who spoke with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News expressed concern over the across-the-board cuts in area defense units in Judea and Samaria. IDF: 'There is no lack of troops in the field.'
Officers from Unit 33 of Lahav 433 arrested a terrorist who was on his way to commit a terror attack
Asaf Cafri, who served as a tank driver in the 79th Battalion, 'Machatz' Brigade (14th), fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment in Rafah on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The IDF's preliminary inquiry into the death of a UN worker in Deir al-Balah found that he was hit by tank fire after the building he was in was mistakenly identified as hostile.
IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Since the beginning of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, more than 140 terrorists who posed a threat have been eliminated across Lebanon.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman informs IDF the situation in which female soldiers are sent to guard the worst terrorists despite reports of sexual harassment by prisoners cannot continue.
'Our duty is to provide every citizen of Israel with protection and security, while preserving the memory of the Holocaust as a testimony and heritage for future generations,' says Chief of Staff Zamir.
The IDF, in cooperation with the ISA, carried out a targeted strike overnight on approximately 40 engineering vehicles used for terror purposes, including during the October 7th massacre.
Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi was involved in planning and advancing terrorist activity from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
Members of the General Staff Forum held a seminar at Yad Vashem and Jerusalem in preparation for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Security forces demolished the house belonging to Muhammad Shahab, who murdered IDF intelligence officer Captain Ariel Topaz and wounded others in a ramming attack at the Nir Tzvi Junction.
