IDF

IDF Spokesperson:

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses the pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah targets that posed an imminent threat to Israel's citizens.

Gallant to Austin:

'We conducted strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, briefs him on IDF activities in Lebanon, in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF base in Meron, using an Iranian Almas missile.

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority city in Area A which Israelis are forbidden to enter, and were attacked.

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaniv Itzhak Oren, fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF reported.

IDF officer Evyatar Atuar fell in central Gaza Strip

Atuar, aged 24, from Rosh Haayin, was a soldier in the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade (16th)

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Hezbollah missile officer eliminated

Earlier today, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mahmoud Negm in the area of Aaita El Zot. He was a significant terrorist in Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit in southern Lebanon.

'I'm watching over you'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

IDF confirms:

Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage

Lebanese reports claim antitank missile fired towards northern Israel hit IAF base in Meron; IDF reports damage.

Rabenu Tam:

Haredi soldier explains laws of Sabbath to Minister of Defense

Shlomo Zilberman, a haredi IDF soldier, meets Minister of Defense Gallant and tells him about his army service and explains certain laws of keeping the Sabbath.

IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas

Avichay Adraee, IDF's spokesman in Arabic, said that his birthday wish is 'a sure and inevitable victory, and bringing the hostages back home.'

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Nechemya, aged 19, from Ashkelon, a soldier from the 46th Battalion, 401st Brigade, was killed in an anti-tank missile attack.

3 terrorists killed in 14-hour counterterror op in Tulkarm

2 explosives laboratories destroyed in counterterrorism operation.

Sde Teiman abuse case:

Soldiers house arrest extended by two weeks

House arrest of soldiers suspected of abuse extended, but judge permits the defense to hold hearing early next week to discuss an alternative arrest option.

UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school

While carrying out intelligence-based searches in the area near the schools’ compound, the troops of the 50th Battalion located a large amount of weapons, among them: rifles, explosives, military vests, and intelligence documents of Hamas.

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Teenage messenger helped Israel eliminate Mohammed Deif

The Jewish Chronicle reports that the Gazan who gave away Deif's location to Israel was a 19-year-old messenger who was later transferred to the USA for his protection.

Sde Teiman abuse case:

'Suspects dragged, shocked, and beat the terrorist'

The Military Prosecution requested that the house arrest of the five soldiers suspected of abusing a detained terrorist be extended until September 5th so that the remaining investigatory actions can be completed.

Donors to IDF:

'If you can't equip soldiers, send them to us'

Donors who have been sending millions of dollars of equipment to the IDF have expressed their shock and outrage at the decision to ban donated gear.

IDF strikes weapons storage facility near former school

According to the IDF, the weapons storage facility was used to store rockets and other weapons intended to be used in attacks against Israeli territory.

Outgoing Intelligence Chief:

'Responsiblity for failure is mine, I beg your forgiveness'

Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva, the outgoing head of the Military Intelligence Directorate. accepts responsibility for intelligence failures ahead of October 7 in tearful farewell address.

Gallant in Gaza:

'Hamas Rafah Brigade has been defeated'

Defense Minister meets troops from the IDF’s Division 162, which is deployed to the Rafah area and the Philadelphi route, notes 150 tunnels have been destroyed in the area.

Border Police officer opens fire at IDF reserve force

Border Police officer mistakes warning shot from reserve force chasing PA vehicle for terror attack against her, returns fire at the reservists

IDF strikes terrorists operating in former school

IDF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center located inside a compound that previously served as the “Salah al-Din” School in Gaza City.

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IDF reservists will leave service if donations are forbidden

Soldiers using donated gear have been ordered to turn in anything that did not come from the IDF - but some would rather not risk themselves on the battlefield wearing 'official' equipment.

Dep. Chief of Staff:

We'll operate in all areas to return our hostages

Deputy Chief of the General Staff Amir Baram joins soldiers who participated in operation to retrieve bodies of hostages, promises, 'We'll continue to operate in all areas of Gaza to defeat Hamas and bring back our hostages.'

IDF soldier arrested after stolen equipment was found in his home

An IDF soldier from the Binyamin area was arrested after a large amount of ammo and military equipment, suspected to be stolen from a military base in the Gaza Strip, was found in his home

At Givat Asaf Junction

Palestinian Arab vehicle flees, soldiers open fire

IDF soldiers open fire on a suspicious vehicle which fled an inspection near the Givat Asaf Junction in Benjamin.

New footage released from recovery of bodies of 6 hostages

Overnight, the bodies of hostages Nadav Popplewell, Yagev Buchshtab, Avraham Munder, Yoram Metzger, Haim Perry and Alexander Dancyg, were rescued and returned to the State of Israel.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF facility

Hezbollah publishes new footage, claims to have hit an IDF facility on the Israel-Lebanon border.

Hostage recovery:

'We all grieve together, we will do whatever it takes'

Israeli officials responded to the news that several hostages' remains had been recovered from Gaza by security forces.

'Terrorizing the public':

Lebanon complains about IDF flyovers of Beirut

In a complaint to the Security Council, Lebanon claims that the sonic booms of IDF flyovers of Beirut constitute a violation of sovereignty and collective punishment.

Deep in Lebanon:

IDF bombs ammunition depots, senior Hezbollah members

IDF attacks Hezbollah ammunition depots deep in Lebanon and eliminates a central terrorist in the organization's rocket and missile unit.

New Officer:

'We are here after years of slumber, in the name of the nation'

At the graduation ceremony of the reserve officers' course at Be'er Hanegev, one of the cadets, Sagi Yehonatan, delivered a speech that moved the audience: "We are the eternal people and this is the generation of victory."

IDF to return exempted soldiers to service

The IDF says that those found suitable for return to service will be assigned to different units according to operational needs.

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Navigational system malfunction causes Israeli F-15 to miss its intended target by nearly 300 meters, killing Lieutenant Ben Nun and wounding 6 other soldiers.

Military investigators raid Otniel base near Hebron

One of the soldiers serving there said that IDF investigators were 'checking logs and interrogating soldiers about the first days of the war'

CWO Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel

Amaria, 45 from Ibtin, was a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the 300th Brigade, in the Border Defense Corps.

Following intelligence:

IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

Forces from the 98th Division expanded their operations over the past day as the Paratroopers Brigade combat team moved into western Khan Yunis and the Hamid neighborhood.

Paratroopers Brigade soldier severely wounded by RPG in Gaza

The soldier was evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

Intelligence Department Chief Haliva will resign on Wednesday

After a delay due to the assassination of senior Hezbollah member Fuad Shukr, Shlomi Binder is expected to begin his tenure as Intelligence Chief on the upcoming Wednesday, replacing Aharon Haliva.

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Unit 8200's failure

Soldiers at Unit 8200 identified unusual events in the Strip but did not warn anyone beyond six emails to an irrelevant address.

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Terrorists eliminated in Jenin planned Jordan Valley attack

The two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Jenin were involved in planning the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley in which Yonatan Deutsch was murdered.

Israeli actor:

I lost relatives in Gaza

Guy Zu-Aretz, the host of 'Big Brother' on Channel 13, shared his pain upon hearing that the son of his cousin, Major Yotam Peled, was killed in action today in central Gaza.

Sirens in the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon

IDF says an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. Earlier in the day, a projectile was identified from Lebanon fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

IDF's long arm:

Air Force practices aerial refueling of fighter jets

Air Force practices aerial refueling of fighter jets in Israel's airspace.

IDF soldiers:

'Lessons of October 7 not learned in Judea and Samaria'

'At least 1000 infiltrators cross into Israeli territory every week without the IDF intervening so far. The wall is worth nothing,' IDF surveillance post operators warn.

IDF distributes flyers in Khan Yunis and Deir al Balah

The IDF announced that "due to significant acts of terrorism, the exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activities, and the firing of rockets and mortars toward the State of Israel in the north of Khan Yunis, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

30 terror targets struck in Gaza

Yesterday, rockets were launched from Khan Yunis toward the area of Kissufim. IDF artillery struck the area from which the launches were fired.

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IDF negotiator tells Netanyahu time running out for hostages

Major General (res.) Nitzan Alon, the lead IDF negotiator at the ceasefire summit in Doha, handed PM Netanyahu a document describing the conditions the hostages still alive in Gaza are experiencing, urging greater flexibility.

IDF Spokesperson:

Still no change to Home Front Command guidelines

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: 'We continue to gather intelligence and to prepare for strikes in the skies of Lebanon, and in all arenas - all the time.'

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi met the recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade and reiterated the IDF's determination to dismantle Hamas.

US officials:

IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Officials who spoke with the New York Times said that 'Israel has achieved everything it can militarily in the Strip.'

Safety risk:

IDF base with hundreds of soldiers has no bomb shelter

A large IDF base in central Israel where hundreds of soldiers serve is not protected at all from rocket fire.

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

IDF's Home Front Command concerned haredi hikers may be at risk of their lives when hiking in open areas, due to lack of app alerts.

Alleged prisoner abuse case:

New evidence poses significant challenges to prosecution

According to the evidence, there is no proof indicating that the terrorist was injured by a blunt object.

Jordan Valley:

Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror op

Security forces carried out a 12-hour in the villages of Tubas and Tammun and in the Far'a Camp during which four terrorists were eliminated from the air and others were arrested.

Jaffa:

Soldiers leave M-4 weapon in military vehicle, weapon stolen

Two soldiers left an M-4 weapon inside a military vehicle near a store in Jaffa. A man got out of his car and stole the weapon. Police arrested a suspect in Petach Tikva.

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Hand grenade explodes at Cave of the Patriarchs

IDF defines incident as "arms play," noting it could have ended in a major disaster. Incident is under official investigation.

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

The Givati ​​Brigade has been operating in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During the activity in the area, the soldiers eliminated approximately 100 terrorists and destroyed weapons and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

Israel to begin manufacturing aircraft munitions

The decision is part of an attempt to improve the IDF's logistics and independence of foreign manufacturers.