IDF

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.

Operation Summer Camp:

Judea and Samaria will be defined as a 'combat zone'

Due to a significant increase in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the IDF has reclassified the area as the secondary hostility zone, after the Gaza Strip.

14 terrorists eliminated, weapons cache located in Jenin op.

In the operation in Jenin, 14 terrorists have been eliminated in exchanges of fire and airstrikes, approximately 20 weapons have been confiscated and 25 terrorists have been apprehended.

In rare ceremony:

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

BG Barak Hiram assumed the role of Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, during a ceremony held in the Gaza Strip, replacing BG Avi Rosenfeld.

Terrorist who murdered three police officers eliminated

The terrorist eliminated was Muhannad Al-Easud, a 31-year-old from Idhna, identified with Fatah and formerly served in the Palestinian Presidential Guard of the Palestinian National Security Forces.

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino were found 1 km from location where Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued last week.

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

The plans and preparations include additional shelters, an upgrade to the early warning sirens, and a garrison of soldiers near every school.

Hebron under siege:

IDF surrounds city, arrests six terror suspects

The IDF began operating in Hebron after thwarting the car bombing in Gush Etzion, arrested 6 wanted individuals, and imposed a blockade on the city.

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

Egyptian official:

'We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi'

After Cabinet votes that IDF will remain on Philadelphi corridor as part of a hostage release deal, Egyptian official clarifies "this is unacceptable".

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IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

IAF strikes a number of ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Maryamine and Yaroun in southern Lebanon.

Officers to Gallant:

'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

Israel to US:

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

The IDF launched its major operation in northern Samaria after it received an alert that terrorists were planning on infiltrating an Israeli community and committing a large-scale attack.

Oct. 7th failures:

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

IDF reveals:

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

IDF officials say that up to now 80% of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor have been destroyed.

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

The IDF and ISA completed a counterterrorism operation in the area of Far'a in the Jordan Valley with the objective of foiling terror, exposing terrorist infrastructure and eliminating armed terrorists in the area.

Tulkarm and Jenin:

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

Among the terrorists that were eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, 'Abu Shujaa,' the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams who had been involved in numerous terror attacks.

IDF Spokesman reveals:

Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from the heart of Rafah

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari spoke with commanders and soldiers who rescued the hostage Farhan al-Qadi and revealed for the first time that he was rescued from the heart of Rafah.

IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah

The operation was competed with no injuries to Israeli forces.

Ambassador Danon responds

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria. Danon responds: The State of Israel will not sit idly by and wait for scenes of buses and cafes exploding in city centers.

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

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The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

Jit riot investigation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Glam, 32, from Netanya, served as a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade.

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

At least 15 terrorists eliminated

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

Security forces launch counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs report that terrorists were eliminated.

New IDF appointment:

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman:

'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following outrage at Sde Teiman arrests, due to suspected abuse of a terrorist, Meir Ben Shetrit clarifies that while conducting body searches 'we do not take off anyone's clothes.'

Following UAV damage:

IDF observation balloon may be put out of service

Ministry of Defense and IDF considering putting Sky Dew aerial defense project out of service and closing the unit that operates the system.

Reports in Lebanon:

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli drone strike near the city of Baalbek. Security sources say the strike attributed hit a pickup truck which carried military equipment.

Mental health officer who attacked religious Zionists discharged

Adi Angert, the mental health officer of the Alexandroni Brigade, accused her brigade commander of 'wishing for genocide' and referred to the religious Zionist sector as 'a cult of death eaters.'

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The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi

IDF releases new footage from soldiers' bodycams showing former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi being led to the helicopter that would take him to freedom.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari briefed the press after the rescue of Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terror organization into the Gaza Strip on October 7th, rescued by IDF and ISA.

Three operational accidents in Gaza

In one of them, a soldier's weapon exploded during an assault on terrorists, apparently due to dirt. In another incident, a soldier fired an anti-tank missile in the wrong direction.

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

During a routine inspection in the Gaza Division, a shell was fired from the barrel of a tank. The incident ended without injuries and the shell fell into the sea.

After searches:

IDF rules out abduction in Samaria

IDF says that, after searches in the area, a suspicion of an abduction incident in Samaria has been ruled out. The suspicious vehicle was located and inspected.

Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

Five terrorists eliminated in strike on a situation room in Tulkarm, including a terrorist released in the November hostage release deal.

IDF:

90% of Hezbollah rocket launches were from civilian area

IDF states about 230 launches and 20 aerial targets were identified crossing into Israeli territory on Sunday morning when Israel launched its pre-emptive strike, 90% of which were launched from 'heart of a civilian area.'

Chief of Staff:

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, comments on the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah that prevented a large-scale attack.

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

Malky eulogized her husband:

'It hurts that our son won't get to experience and know you'

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut was laid to rest after he was killed by a roadside bomb in Gaza.

'Healing heart and soul':

Hanan Ben Ari sings with wounded soldiers

Hanan Ben Ari performs for wounded IDF soldiers in a special Belev Echad event. 'Music is the best medicine.'

MSgt. Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Hazut, aged 36, from Ashdod, a soldier from the 9207th Battalion, 16th Brigade.

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

Residents of Geva Binyamin (Adam) lined the streets of the village whilst waving Israeli flags to pay final respects to Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit who was killed earlier in the day.

'There was a big explosion'

Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

The IDF published footage showing F-35i Adir jets refueling in Lebanese airspace, the interception of a UAV by a combat helicopter, and radio communications from the strike.

IDF sailor PO1 David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya.

'Proud of your spirit'

Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

So far, the 252nd Division's troops eliminated over 200 terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip.

Hot Pursuit:

Inside the hunt for Yahya Sinwar

The New York Times reports that Israel and the USA are both hunting the Hamas leader, and have begun using advanced radar systems to try and find Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Attack on Hezbollah:

Airlines cancel flights to Israel

Airlines announced today the cancellation of all flights to Israel due to the security situation and Israel's recent attack on Hezbollah.

By the numbers:

The attack on Hezbollah so far

The IDF attacked thousands of Hezbollah projectiles prepared for immediate use against Israel.

Netanyahu:

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

PM addresses IDF's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah to prevent attack with thousands of rockets and drones during political-security cabinet in the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets striking targets belonging to Hezbollah that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in the north.