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IDF reveals:

Photo of Al Jazeera 'journalist' on October 7th

Al Jazeera news network reported that their journalist Ismail Abu Omar was injured in Gaza. The IDF revealed that he is a deputy company commander in Hamas' Eastern Battalion of Khan Yunis.

Photo of Al Jazeera 'journalist' on October 7th

IDF jets complete extensive strike in Lebanon

Among the targets struck were military compounds, operational control rooms, and terror infrastructure used by Hezbollah terrorists.

IDF jets complete extensive strike in Lebanon

Attempted ramming attack

Officer recounts pursuit of Gush Etzion terrorist

Capt. (res.) Bentzi, who participated in the neutralization of the terrorist who attempted to carry out a ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the incident and the operations in the area.

Officer recounts pursuit of Gush Etzion terrorist

PM’s brother attacked IDF heads

Dr. Iddo Netanyahu, attacked IDF heads, saying, ‘They did not want to hear his opinion, they did not want to be forced into action they disapproved of.’

PM’s brother attacked IDF heads

IDF soldiers wounded on Oct. 7 battle antisemitism

Alon Elbaz and Osher Pardo, two IDF medics wounded by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 massacre, share their stories of loss and heroism with American college kids on campuses across the US.

IDF soldiers wounded on Oct. 7 battle antisemitism

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Video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel

Hamas' leader in Gaza seen moving through tunnel with his family in Khan Yunis as IDF closes in. 'Hunt will not stop until we catch him,' says IDF Spokesman.

Video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in tunnel

How did former PM's desk end up in Gaza?

Reserve soldier shocked to find desk with inscription saying it belonged to late Israeli Prime Minister in Khan Yunis home.

How did former PM's desk end up in Gaza?

Hamas military leader arrested in Jenin

2 Border Police officers wounded during operation to arrest leader of Hamas military infrastructure in Jenin, 18 wanted persons arrested throughout Judea and Samaria.

Hamas military leader arrested in Jenin

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Freed hostages' first moments of freedom

After 129 days in Hamas captivity, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har were rescued from Rafah and taken by helicopter to the hospital.

Freed hostages' first moments of freedom

Defense Minister Gallant:

'This is a turning point, Hamas is vulnerable'

Defense Minister meets with troops who participated in the rescue of 2 hostages from Rafah in Gaza.

'This is a turning point, Hamas is vulnerable'

Netanyahu to soldiers:

'1 of the most successful rescue operations ever'

PM meets soldiers who freed Fernando Marman and Louis Har from Rafah in Gaza, calls hostage-rescue mission ' a successful operation, a perfect operation.'

'1 of the most successful rescue operations ever'

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Footage of hostage rescue operation in Rafah

IDF releases aerial footage from operation which freed Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har.

Footage of hostage rescue operation in Rafah

Photos:

IDF's activities in Gaza and in the north

IDF soldiers continue to operate in the Gaza Strip and the northern border. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit presents a photo album of the activities in both areas.

IDF's activities in Gaza and in the north

In dramatic operation:

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70), kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7, freed in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency and Israel Police operation in Rafah.

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

20 terrorists arrested inside Gaza hospital

Israeli forces captured a group of terrorists hiding in the al-Amal hospital without needing to open fire.

20 terrorists arrested inside Gaza hospital

IDF reveals:

Al Jazeera 'journalist' was Hamas commander

The IDF has discovered a laptop belonging to a Gazan journalist, with photos proving that the alleged journalist is in fact a Hamas senior official.

Al Jazeera 'journalist' was Hamas commander

Terrorist's body-cam:

Terrorists rig building, IDF disarms explosives

During a raid on terrorist infrastructure, the forces located body cameras belonging to Hamas terrorists with footage showing terrorists rigging a building and the forces entering the building, disarming the explosives, and locating the weapons.

Terrorists rig building, IDF disarms explosives

Report:

IDF soldiers endangered themselves to seize PA funds

IDF soldiers approached the Bank of Palestine despite sniper fire to seize 200 million NIS which were to be transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

IDF soldiers endangered themselves to seize PA funds

Arab affairs expert:

'Qatar doesn't want us to win; US also probably not'

Arab affairs commentator, Zvi Yehezkeli, spoke about the concern in Gaza of a possible IDF campaign in Rafah.

'Qatar doesn't want us to win; US also probably not'

Khan Yunis:

Aircraft eliminated terrorists loading weapons

Three terrorists were spotted leaving the house of a Hamas operative and loading weapons onto a motorcycle. IDF forces directed an aircraft that eliminated them.

Aircraft eliminated terrorists loading weapons

Operation in Beit Ummar: Hamas terrorists arrested

From the start of the war more than 3,060 wanted persons have been arrested in Judea and Samaria – more than 1,350 are members of Hamas.

Operation in Beit Ummar: Hamas terrorists arrested

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IAF strikes terrorists who fired missile at soldiers

In central Gaza, IDF soldiers direct aircraft to strike terrorists who fired anti-tank missile at them.

IAF strikes terrorists who fired missile at soldiers

IDF soldier died of medical complications

IDF soldier, Sergeant Yuval Peretz, died over the weekend from medical complications. Hospital did not give details, due to considerations of patient privacy.

IDF soldier died of medical complications

Soldier, 20, dies of meningitis

Hours after being brought to Hadassah Medical Center, a 20-year-old soldier died of meningitis.

Soldier, 20, dies of meningitis

Religious Zionist MK:

'Haredim shouldn't apologize for Torah study'

MK Tzvi Succot says that the subsidies for Torah study are a positive thing, but that haredim should still enlist in the IDF.

'Haredim shouldn't apologize for Torah study'

PM orders IDF to plan for Rafah operation

The Prime Minister has ordered the IDF to present its plan for collapsing the Hamas battalions operating out of Rafah.

PM orders IDF to plan for Rafah operation

IDF:

Yossi Sharabi likely killed after Israeli strike

IDF informs family of Yossi Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas from Kibbutz Be’eri, of the details of investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Yossi Sharabi likely killed after Israeli strike

More than 40 rockets fired

IDF destroys rocket launchers in Lebanon

IDF soldiers identify and destroy launchers used to fire rockets towards northern Israel. Hezbollah military compound struck as well.

IDF destroys rocket launchers in Lebanon

Report:

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah regional commander

The Saudi news channel Alhadith reported that the vehicle contained three individuals, two of whom were taken to the hospital.

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah regional commander

Preparing for war:

Troops who left Gaza begin training in the north

After completing an intense combat operation in the Gaza Strip, the 188th Brigade began a series of intensive exercises to strengthen the skills and preparedness of the brigade's soldiers.

Troops who left Gaza begin training in the north

Khan Yunis:

Terrorists eliminated in face-to-face firefights

During operations in Gaza, Soldiers raid terrorist infrastructure and locate weapons, mortars, combat equipment, means for underground warfare, long-range missiles and RPG missiles.

Terrorists eliminated in face-to-face firefights

Miracle in Samaria:

Reservist shot in helmet survives attempted attack

An IDF reservist was shot in the helmet by a terrorist this morning. He escaped unharmed, and his comrades killed the attacker.

Reservist shot in helmet survives attempted attack

Former Minister Shaked:

'We have a one-time opportunity to abolish UNRWA'

Ayelet Shaked: We must have a perimeter, which will be like a safe zone that no one can enter and our villages will not be a few meters from Hamas troops.

'We have a one-time opportunity to abolish UNRWA'

After four-hour gunbattle

Senior terrorist killed in Nur al-Shams refugee camp

Military Police and IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria killed a senior terrorist and two others in Nur al-Shams refugee camp.

Senior terrorist killed in Nur al-Shams refugee camp

The Torah scroll that survived the battles in Gaza

Battalion 7421 moved from place to in the Gaza Strip, fighting Hamas terrorists. Everywhere they went, they were accompanied by the battalion's Torah scroll.

The Torah scroll that survived the battles in Gaza

Footage from the battlefield:

Rabbinical judge takes out terrorists with grenade

Tel Aviv Rabbinical Court Judge and Givati soldier, Avraham Zarbiv, threw a hand grenade at terrorists in Khan Yunis and killed them.

Rabbinical judge takes out terrorists with grenade

IDF reveals:

Tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

During searches in the tunnel, several rooms were discovered, including a barred cell where hostages were held, a bathroom, and a rest area used by terrorists holding the hostages.

Tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

'He wasn't supposed to be in the IDF'

Friends and family eulogize soldier who died of infected wounds.

'He wasn't supposed to be in the IDF'

Dozens of guns fall out of IDF truck

Citizen alerts security forces after finding guns strewn across road after soldiers fail to notice weapons falling from truck.

Dozens of guns fall out of IDF truck

Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis battles

IDF troops from the Paratroopers Brigade killed dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis over the past 24 hours.

Dozens of terrorists killed in Khan Yunis battles

Central Command head apologizes for exercise

Major General Yehuda Fuchs says it was a 'mistake' for IDF exercise to simulate kidnapping of Arab by Jewish settlers.

Central Command head apologizes for exercise

Major David Shakuri fell in battle in Gaza

The IDF cleared for publication that Major David Shakuri, 30, of Rehovot, was killed in battle in northern Gaza, raising the number of fallen soldiers in Gaza to 226.

Major David Shakuri fell in battle in Gaza

Report:

Hamas stole aid trucks in Gaza to use for transport

Terror group seizes trucks delivering humanitarian aid, converts vehicles into transportation for ammunition. Gunmen found in one such truck.

Hamas stole aid trucks in Gaza to use for transport

In 1 room, a UN vest, in the next, a submachine gun

IDF releases footage of Egoz Unit's battles in Khan Yunis, where soldiers found UN, UNRWA, and humanitarian supplies in building used by terrorists during battle.

In 1 room, a UN vest, in the next, a submachine gun

Reservists to Chief of Staff:

'Simulation of abduction by settlers despicable'

Reserve soldiers from the Hod Battalion 9221 serving in Judea and Samaria wrote a harsh letter to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi following the exercise in which the IDF were forced to treat settlers as 'enemies.’

'Simulation of abduction by settlers despicable'

Following survivors' testimonies:

IDF to investigate deaths of 13 hostages in Be'eri

The IDF will probe the deaths of 13 hostages in a house in Be'eri and if Brigadier General Barak Hiram ordered a tank to fire on it.

IDF to investigate deaths of 13 hostages in Be'eri

Reservist who contracted fungus in severe condition

His family, together with the hospital, reached out to Pfizer to request the experimental drug Fosmanogepix from Ireland to Israel, and after several civilians enlisted to help, the medication is on its way.

Reservist who contracted fungus in severe condition

IDF fighter jet eliminates October 7th terrorist

IDF troops are continuing to operate in western Khan Yunis and conduct targeted raids in the northern and central Gaza Strip.

IDF fighter jet eliminates October 7th terrorist

Outrageous:

IDF exercise simulates abduction of Arab by settlers

Divisional exercise in Samaria simulates kidnapping of Arab man by 2 settlers. Minister Ben-Gvir accuses commander who approved exercise of cooperating with 'settler violence' blood libel.

IDF exercise simulates abduction of Arab by settlers

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Terrorist with grenade, knife shot at close range

IDF releases footage from Khan Yunis showing soldiers' response to terrorist who threw a grenade at them and ran at them with a knife.

Terrorist with grenade, knife shot at close range

IDF soldiers recite prayer, demolish Gaza mosque

New footage shows commander reciting 'Shema Yisrael' before buildings in Khan Yunis are demolished.

IDF soldiers recite prayer, demolish Gaza mosque

Sniper team commander:

'Terrorist wore tzitzit - a split-second decision'

Major Yair recounts how Hamas terrorists sneak by IDF troops while wearing civillian cloths and then strike using weapons hidden in buildings.

'Terrorist wore tzitzit - a split-second decision'

Like every rabbi, but more extreme

A look into the important work of the IDF Rabbinate

Captain Rabbi Yehoshua Gerstein tells Arutz Sheva about the IDF rabbis' various jobs, from providing kosher food and religious items to tending to the fallen and boosting morale.

A look into the important work of the IDF Rabbinate

Reservists Protest organizer:

'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

Lieutenant (res.) Matan Wiesel told Arutz Sheva that his movement demands that Israel take a territorial toll on Hamas. 'Any terrorist must know that if he comes from a territory to murder Jews, that territory will no longer be his.'

'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

'Ethics of our Fighters' author:

'We have to do everything to protect our soldiers'

Rabbi Shlomo Brody, who wrote about the morals and ethics that guide the IDF in their military operations, claims in an interview with Arutz Sheva, that we must not sacrifice our own soldiers to protect enemy civilians.

'We have to do everything to protect our soldiers'

Sinwar's brother's office

IDF raids Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade headquarters

The Givati Brigade conducted a targeted raid on the "Al-Qadsia" compound, which serves as the main base of the Khan Yunis Brigade.

IDF raids Hamas Khan Yunis Brigade headquarters

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Terrorist eliminated from air before he could fire

Soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade operate against terrorists in the Al-Amal area of Khan Yunis.

Terrorist eliminated from air before he could fire

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Sky News joins preparations for war with Hezbollah

Sky News journalist Alistair Bunkall joins IDF paratroopers in northern Israel as they prepare for the possible confrontation with Hezbollah.

Sky News joins preparations for war with Hezbollah

IDF soldiers leave behind live ammunition in Gaza

An Arab journalist reported that he found shells left behind by IDF soldiers in northern Gaza. IDF confirmed two shells were indeed left behind.

IDF soldiers leave behind live ammunition in Gaza

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New application helps IDF medics treat casualties

A mobile application developed during the war allows medical personnel to pass information more easily between caregivers.

New application helps IDF medics treat casualties