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IDF strikes Khan Yunis municipality building used by Hamas

The municipality building contained an operational tunnel shaft connected to underground terror infrastructure and was used as a gathering point for Hamas terrorist operatives.

IDF Confirms:

Shortage of lifesaving equipment in combat units

Despite previous denials, the IDF has confirmed that some units have found themselves short of critical equipment as the war in Gaza carries on.

Report:

Soldiers issued gear decades out of date

IDF soldiers have found that the gear issued by the army was made decades ago, and is no longer suited for the modern battlefield.

Jenin:

7 terrorists including a cell that killed IDF soldier eliminated

The terrorists participated in the attack on IDF soldiers during the operational activity in which Captain Alon Sacgiu, a Team Commander in the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit fell.

Terrorist eliminated 2 minutes after launching rocket at Nahal Oz

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that since the start of IDF operational activity in the area of Shejaiya, IDF troops have eliminated approximately 100 terrorists, dismantled more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites, and located large amounts of weapons.

IDF Confirms:

No way to draft tens of thousands of haredim

The IDF has confirmed that it is currently impractical to draft the Haredi community without a significant selection process.

'The Sword Is Coming'

The dramatic warning before the massacre in the Gaza region

Shortly before the massacre, a sergeant in the elite SIGINT Unit 8200 warned the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division that Hamas training could become a harsh reality.

Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran, 20, from Ness Ziona, a soldier from the 101st Battalion, the Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza.

Major (Res.) Itay Galea killed in rocket strike in north

Major Galea, 38, served as a Deputy Company Commander in the 8679th Unit, and was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack.

Report:

IDF has control of 26% of Gaza

Haaretz report digs into how IDF has gained control of key areas in Gaza to prevent Hamas from moving its forces and recovering from its losses.

IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools

IDF says Hamas terrorists used 2 schools in Gaza City area as hideouts from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Homes of terrorists in deadly Ma'ale Adumim shooting demolished

Homes of 2 terrorists who murdered civilian, left a pregnant woman seriously wounded in February shooting demolished.

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Haredim drafted into IAF affirm allegiance to the army

'I affirm': Soldiers from the haredi Hanegev Squadron in the IAF and Bislach 314 affirm allegiance to the IDF at the Nevatim Airbase.

Report:

Government blocking seven tons of equipment for security forces

Multiple ministries are blocking the distribution of more than seven tons of donated equipment intended to benefit security forces and evacuees.

Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Border Police officers, together with the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, operate in Jenin to eliminate a terrorist who was involved in serious terrorist activity.

Investigation finds:

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Explosion that killed 76 Israeli security forces that was previously blamed on a gas explosion now believed to have likely been an early suicide bombing directed by Iran, based on findings of new investigation.

Saving the Torah World

We can reach the point where the process of integrating the Torah world into the defense of the country strengthens it, allows the yeshivas to concentrate on the outstanding scholars and young adult haredim to combine Torah and work, creating a responsible, mature Torah world.

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IDF confirms: Four terrorists eliminated in Nur Shams

IDF confirms earlier Arab reports regarding terrorists eliminated while attempting to detonate explosive device, provides the names of the terrorists in question.

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IDF demolishes home of Binyamin Ahimeir’s murderer

IDF demolishes home of terrorist Ahmed Dawabsha, from the village of Duma, who murdered Binyamin Ahimeir, of blessed memory.

UAV strike

IDF eliminates terrorist cell near Tulkarm

IDF aircraft strikes terrorist cell in the area of Nur Shams while they planted an explosive device. PA health bureau says four terrorists were eliminated.

Soldier arrested on suspicion of murdering captured terrorist

The soldier is accused of shooting a Nuhkba Force terrorist in the head after the terrorist was captured and interrogated.

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Soldiers blow Shofar before entering Rafah

Combat soldiers in the 932nd Battalion blew the Shofar before entering Rafah on Tuesday. 'Am Yisrael Chai, until victory,' the soldiers shouted.

Chief of Staff:

'900 terrorists from Hamas Rafah Brigade killed'

General Herzi Halevi visits logistics base in Gaza, says operation is taking time because Israel seeks to ensure no terror infrastructure is left, exhaust Hamas fighters.

Smart TVs join Home Front Command warning system

The new technology, developed in recent months by the Home Front Command and IT Division, enables smart TVs to also be used as warning signals.

NYT:

Israeli generals want ceasefire, clash with Netanyahu

PM again says war will only end after Israel fulfilled its goals in response to New York Times report stating IDF generals want to end the fighting even if it means leaving Hamas in power.

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

Western diplomats claim that Israel may launch a ground offensive in southern Lebanon in about two weeks, in the second half of July.

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Sgt. First Class Yehuda Geto killed in Judea and Samaria

Soldier killed in massive IED explosion in Nur Shams near Tulkarm.

Kilometer-long tunnel destroyed, 100 terrorists eliminated

The 99th Division, the only reserve division operating in the Gaza Strip, has been fighting for the past few months in the area of ​​the central Gaza Strip.

Bereaved mother to Arutz Sheva:

'Everyone must come together to protect this country'

Marcy Tatelbaum spoke to Arutz Sheva about her son SFC (res.) Yakir, his decision to return to the battlefield, and the dreaded moments she learned he was killed in battle and shares her message: 'Everybody has to do their part.'

Gallant:

10,000 soldiers needed immediately

'The IDF is an institution that belongs to all of us and not to any political party. Unlike planes or bombs, soldiers cannot be brought from abroad, so we need to recruit more.'

Sergeant Ori Itzchak Hadad fell in battle in southern Gaza

9 soldiers from the Itamar Yeshiva were wounded in a single incident in Gaza today.

IPS reveals:

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.

Starting today:

Compulsory military service to be shortened by two months

Despite the insistence by the defense establishment to extend the service period to 36 months due to the war, the pre-war law shortening it from 32 months to 30 will take effect.

Fierce gun battles in Tulkarm

The IDF operated in the Tulkarm 'refugee' camp to uncover IEDs and arrest wanted terrorists.

Tulkarm:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who oversaw several attacks eliminated

Among other things, Sa'id Jabar was involved in the murder of Amnon Mukhtar earlier this month in Qalandia.

Footage from Rafah:

IDF destroys tunnel route near UNRWA school

The 12th Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, has been conducting precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in the Rafah area for the past few weeks.

Airstrike:

IDF again attempts to eliminate senior terrorist in Tulkarm

Local reports say the IDF airstrike was intended to hit Abu Shaja'a, the commander of the Islamic Jihad Tulkarm Battalion, who survived an IDF attempted elimination two months ago.

Gaza:

Terror HQ in a clinic and weapons in a UN school

The 7th Brigade underwent dozens of face-to-face encounters and found intelligence documents, weapons, and drones left behind by the terrorists.

Mortar post located inside Rafah tunnel shaft destroyed

IDF troops continue operational activity in the area of Shuja'iyya and Rafah.

Northern Gaza Strip

Yair Avitan and Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum fell in battle

Staff Sergeant Yair Avitan was a soldier from the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum was a soldier from the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade.

Activity in Shejaiya

Troops locate rocket launcher near ​​school and clinic

Troops of the 7th Brigade Combat Team led the division and encircled the civilian area that had been converted by Hamas terrorists into a terrorist compound.

US military hosts top IDF officer

IDF Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG Amir Baram visited the United States as a guest of colleagues from the US military.

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Sergeant Eyal Shynes fell in southern Gaza

Sergeant Eyal Shynes, 19, from Kibbutz Afik fell in battle in southern Gaza. His family was notified.

Via Kerem Shalom:

IDF facilitates passage of patients from Gaza to Egypt and abroad

As part of efforts to alleviate and strengthen the healthcare system and the medical response to civilian population in Gaza, IDF and COGAT facilitate passage of 68 sick and injured children from the Gaza Strip.

IAF commander:

'Hamas in Gaza will soon be defeated'

188th Israeli Air Force Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held at “Ovda” Air Force Base. IDF Chief of Staff: We have lost many who fought bravely and with self-sacrifice alongside us. The cost has been heavy, but the goal is worthy beyond measure.

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IDF soldier completes Talmud tractate at the Rafah Crossing

Yosef Haim Simhi, a student of Yeshivat Hakotel, celebrated the completion of Tractate Bava Metzia as part of the Daf Yomi at the Rafah Crossing with his fellow platoon members.

New commanding officer takes helm of Special Operations Unit

BG Y. has assumed the role of the Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Unit in the Intelligence Directorate (J2), replacing BG O., who served in the position for the past two and a half years.

IDF investigating:

Doctor who accompanied troops in Gaza was an imposter

The Military Police received a tip about the suspect last week after several soldiers suspected he was not a doctor.

Helmet-cam footage:

Terrorist who fired at Israeli community arrested

Soldier’s helmet camera documents arrest of terrorist who shot at Bat Hefer, close to Tul Karem

Mother of fallen soldier:

‘If we have to exhume his body, this is the end of the state’

Mother of fallen soldier spoke in pain about the possibility of reburying her son: ‘Does this sound logical? For this they will have to burn tires in the streets.'

New IDF policy?

Soldiers assigned to intelligence units will join combat forces

Due to the manpower crisis in the IDF, hundreds of soldiers destined for the intelligence and IT units will be sent to combat forces. Unit 8200 criticizes the decision.

In Gaza:

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Fadi Al-Wadiya, who developed and advanced the terrorist organization's rocket array.

Drone footage:

Booby-trapped tunnel shaft and fridge found in Rafah apartment

IDF soldiers are continuing to locate large quantities of weapons in Hamas hideouts rigged with explosives and dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the area.

Cleared for publication:

SGM Mohammad El Atrash was killed on October 7, body held in Gaza

Sergeant Major (SGM) Mohammad El Atrash, 39, a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division, was killed on October 7 and his body is being held hostage by a terrorist organization.

Chief of Staff:

'We are approaching the defeat of the Hamas Rafah Brigade'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Rafah, praises military's progress in degrading Hamas's combat capabilities in Gaza.

A Jewish Brother:

The story of IDF soldier Isaac Nadoff

Meet Isaac Nadoff, an American Jewish hero who left his family to come and fight with his Jewish brothers in Israel.

Musician and Reservist:

'We are messengers of our people'

Noam Buskila, musician, cantor, singer, and IDF reservist, talks about how he brings the stories of the war to Jewish communities around the world.

IDF eliminates significant terrorist in weapons manufacturing HQ

Muhammad Salah was part of a project to develop strategic weaponry for the Hamas terrorist organization, and he commanded a number of Hamas terrorist squads that worked on developing weapons.

After striking incorrect targets

F-16 squadron grounded for three weeks

Air Force referred to the mishap as a "reference point error" that repeated itself twice in two weeks in the same squadron. The Air Force emphasized that damage was not caused and no one was hurt in either incident.

IDF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in former UNRWA HQ

According to the IDF, before the strike, many precautionary measures were taken to reduce the risk of harming civilians.