IDF

Drone footage:

IDF destroys Hamas training compound

The 401st Brigade Combat Team conducted a targeted raid on the ‘Abu Said’ Compound, which served as the Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion’s training compound in the Rafah area.

IDF soldier severely wounded in drone strike

The IDF managed to intercept an unmanned aerial vehicle launched by Hezbollah in the Leshem Institute area of the Rafael corporation, which is engaged in the development and production of advanced weapons systems.

Materials for making explosives found in Qalqiliya

During an operation in Qalqilya within the Ephraim Brigade, soldiers arrested a wanted individual and confiscated over 70,000 NIS in terrorist funds and materials for making explosives.

Due to Prison Overcrowding:

IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Security bodies are prioritizing arrests and releasing terrorists with 'low risk' to make room in the prisons.

IDF sending noncombat soldiers to guard Hamas terrorists

Soldiers without combat training or any experience working together are being used due to lack of cohesive prison force.

Central & southern Gaza Strip:

IDF operational activity continues

IDF troops continue to operate in the central Gaza Strip, striking and eliminating several armed terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure in the area

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Two terrorists eliminated in the heart of Qalqilya

Officers from Unit 33 of the Israel Police, in cooperation with IDF troops and directed by the Shin Bet, eliminate two Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qalqilya. One of them planned an attack.

14 arrested in Binyamin since the beginning of the week

Since the beginning of the week, 14 wanted persons involved in stone-throwing, Molotov cocktails, incitement on social media, and terrorist organization activities have been arrested throughout the Binyamin Brigade region.

Gaza:

IDF forces expand Netzarim corridor

Locating weapons in a university, eliminating armed terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure; soldiers of the 99th Division are operating in the area of the Central Gaza Strip Corridor.

'Israeli troops are all over the city'

Report: IDF amping up operations in Rafah

Locals report that tanks and infantry have already taken control of the eastern, southern, and central parts of the city, and are now working to take control of the north and west.

The last photograph of Sgt. Saadia Yaakov Dery

Fallen soldier was photographed wearing a talit during morning prayers and tefillin hours before he and another soldier were killed in a mortar attack.

Hamas drone operator eliminated

Muhammad Abu Taha, a drone operator in the Hamas terrorist organization, was eliminated. During the war, Abu Taha carried out numerous attacks against IDF forces.

Oct. 7th failures:

The Hamas training exercise days before the massacre

An IDF lookout noticed terrorists practicing launching rockets while attacking IDF tanks near the border and reported it to her superiors, but it was played down as 'just any other exercise that was carried out in the Gaza Strip.'

Incoming Central Command commander MG Avi Bluth Awarded new rank

During the ceremony, Defense Minister Gallant warned: 'The amount of weapons in Judea and Samaria is an issue that may create challenges at any given time.'

2 soldiers seriously wounded in southern Gaza

IDF soldiers from the 401st Armored Brigade's 46th Battalion evacuated to the hospital in serious condition after being wounded in battle.

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Drone finds tunnel shaft under child’s bed in Rafah

While searching a building soldiers located large quantities of weapons hidden in wardrobes, including grenades, explosives, a launcher and anti-tank missiles, ammunition, and arms.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander

Fadel Ibrahim was responsible for planning and carrying out terror attacks against Israel and commanding Hezbollah ground forces in the area of Jouaiyya.

96 Years Old:

Lehi fighter Ezra Yakhin promoted to Command Sergeant Major

Ezra Yakhin, who fought in the Lehi paramilitary organization before the founding of Israel, is still doing IDF reserve duty at 96 in the IDF Rabbinate.

Haaretz:

IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism

A Haaretz article sparked outrage online after it claimed that 'IDF soldiers don't rape Arab women due to racism.' Online users criticized: 'How do we get to such a twisted situation?'

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Friendly fire incidents and disorganization

The IDF has begun investigating the battles during the October 7th massacre, revealing significant confusion and one major erroneous decision.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that whoever says that Israel could destroy Hamas is misleading the public.

Serious security breach at IDF base in southern Israel

Two Arabs, one of whom was in Israel illegally, worked at an IDF base in southern Israel - and stole a weapon from the staff living quarters.

IDF approves plans for an invasion of Lebanon

The Northern Command Commander, Major General Uri Gordin, and the Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Oded Basiuk, conducted a joint plans approval and situation assessment in the Northern Command today.

Stabbing attack thwarted near Migdal Oz

Terrorist neutralized after attempting to commit stabbing attack near Migdal Oz intersection.

Soldier injured during operation in Judea and Samaria

During an arrest operation, weapons were confiscated, and terror funds amounting to approximately 100,000 shekels were seized. A soldier was moderately injured.

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Drone kills terrorist approaching IDF forces

The 401st Brigade spotted terrorists and directed an airstrike to kill them during operations in Rafah.

Price of Israel's wars:

More than 70,000 disabled soldiers under care of Rehab. Division

The number of disabled IDF soldiers treated at the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defense has crossed the 70,000 mark for the first time.

IDF operates in Rafah:

Ground troops identify terrorists, aircraft eliminate them

IDF operational activity continues in the central and southern Gaza Strip where the troops eliminated terrorist cells and located large amounts of weaponry.

IDF vs. Police

Was there or wasn't there a drop in nationalistic crime?

IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Yehuda Fox and Samaria and Judea District Police Commander Avishai Moalem faced off on the police's handling of nationalistic crime.

Hamas charges:

'Israel caused the Rafah crossing to go out of use'

Hamas accuses IDF of deliberately demolishing structures at the Rafah crossing in a way that cuts off the Gaza Strip from the outside world.

Cancelled:

Ehud Barak will not present lecture to senior IDF officers

Former PM Ehud Barak was invited to speak before senior officers in the IDF before his appearance was cancelled by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to his calls to refuse military service.

Completely Ignored:

IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

An intelligence document distributed by the IDF described in detail the raid plan for the border area, including the exact number of hostages. The information was passed to the Gaza Division - and completely ignored.

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IDF takes control of Philadelphi route

The IDF estimates that it will take a few weeks to decisively defeat the remaining two Hamas battalions in Rafah and complete the IDF's control of the Gaza Strip.

Key Hezbollah rocket and missile operative eliminated

The IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mustafa Ayoub, a key operative in the Rocket and Missile Department of the Nasser Unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon,

Rafah

Terrorists eliminated using drones

IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah.

Prime Minister's son infers there was treason on October 7th

Netanuahu's son claimed, that Supreme Court froze the state auditor’s review of the IDF and Shin Bet, to hide events leading up to the massacre. ‘A state investigative committee is almost always used as a cover-up committee for the Left wing.’

Due to a lack of soldiers

IDF working to create new reserve division

The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.

IDF fears:

Terrorists in Judea and Samaria may get Israeli arms from Gaza

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

Minister Goldknopf:

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

Southern Commander:

'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, visited Rafah and met with commanders on the ground.

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell, a combat officer who serves as a field investigator in Unit 504 was severely wounded.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Haredi enlistment is a distinct need'

Chief of Staff Halevi stated during a tour of Gaza with senior IDF commanders that 'there is an opportunity for change in the haredi community. We are not seeing enough people coming forward to draft, but there is a desire for change. '

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

How will the IDF strike back?

Hezbollah missile hits IAF air traffic control base in Meron

Hezbollah published footage showing the strike. The IDF has yet to retaliate for the strike on the sensitive and strategic location.

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF announcement

Political source says PM Netanyahu was surprised by IDF announcement of 11-hour 'tactical pauses' every day near Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Yesterday, 8 soldiers were killed in an APC explosion in Rafah.

Near crossing

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

Spokesperson's Unit says pause will take place every day from 8 am-7 pm along the road leading from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road.

Triple Loss:

Three fallen soldiers from the same Yeshiva

Yakir Levy, Shalom Menachem, and Elyahu Zimbalist were among the soldiers killed in the APC explosion in Rafah - and all classmates at the Shalavim Yeshiva.

'One Of Our Best'

Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

Staff Sergeant Oz Gruber, 20 years old, from Tal Menashe in Samaria, was killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah.

October 6th:

Unit 8200's error that could have prevented the massacre

A senior IDF intelligence official confirms that the elite SIGINT unit experienced a system malfunction that was fixed early in the morning - but not before Hamas had begun their invasion.

Rockets fired on N. Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says several launches from Lebanon fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damages.

Two senior terrorists eliminated in Jenin; one soldier wounded

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv units and Border Police officers, directed by IDF and Shin Bet intelligence completed a 13-hour counterterrorism operation in the Jenin area.

Netanyahu to Yamam forces:

'You raised the stature of our nation with the hostage rescue'

PM, Minister Ben-Gvir visit base following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday.

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IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

Soldiers build trebuchet to burn dry brush and get rid of hiding places for Hezbollah terrorists near the northern border.

Egoz Unit tragedy:

Officer who killed his comrades will not be imprisoned

The lieutenant who accidentally shot and killed Majors Ofek Aharon and Itamar Elharar admitted to an indictment and received a suspended prison sentence.

IDF confirms:

Haredi brigade to be established

The new brigade will not include any women, will have a special admissions committee to ensure that the recruits are haredi, and all commanders will be religious.

Security breach:

Inspection team collects hundreds of Unit 8200 documents

For nearly three hours, team members roamed the base in Glilot, collected classified documents, and reached operational areas. 30 officers were punished.

Reservist who committed suicide recognized as an IDF casualty

Eliran Mizrahi, a father of four and D-9 bulldozer operator in the IDF reserves who served for 78 days in the Gaza Strip, committed suicide last week after suffering from post-trauma.

Operations in Rafah

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close quarters battle

The Givati Brigade is continuing to conduct intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander

Sami Taleb Abdullah, the commander of the Nasr Unit, was one of Hezbollah's most senior commanders in southern Lebanon.