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Reservist dies of heart attack, no IDF recognition

A Golani soldier who died of a heart attack shortly after leaving reserves will not be recognized as an IDF casualty.

Reservist dies of heart attack, no IDF recognition

Military echelon's warning:

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

TV report: The military echelon explicitly warned Netanyahu and the Cabinet ministers about a slippery slope in Judea and Samaria.

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

Gallant hints he won't approve IDF's Oct. 7 c'tee

Defense Minister attends Likud faction meeting, comments on transition to the new phase in the fighting in Gaza: The transition between the stages is aimed at creating a common language between the military and political levels.

Gallant hints he won't approve IDF's Oct. 7 c'tee

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

A group of volunteers heard that IDF vehicles were being damaged and set out to make a difference.

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

Israeli singer and actor seriously wounded in combat in Gaza today, taken to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital for treatment.

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

IDF kills Hamas rocket director in Syria

Hassan Hakashah was a central figure in coordinating rocket fire by Hamas terrorists towards Israel from Syria.

IDF kills Hamas rocket director in Syria

IDF:

Largest weapons-production facility yet found

In tunnel 30-meters deep under Bureij, soldiers find facility used for the manufacturing of long-range rockets, explosives and accuracy enhancers for Hamas's mortar shells, light weapons and UAVs.

Largest weapons-production facility yet found

Gaza civilians reveal:

Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

In conversations with the IDF's Unit 504, Gaza civilians reveal how Hamas steals food and humanitarian aid from them and takes over their homes to use for military purposes.

Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

Suspicious target shot down over northern Israel

The IDF intercepted the target shortly after it crossed into Israel from Lebanese territory. IDF soldier injured in anti-tank missile attack.

Suspicious target shot down over northern Israel

Netanyahu in the north:

'Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells troops in northern Israel that Israel will do anything to bring back security to the north.

'Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now'

IDF Southern Commander's recommendation a year before massacre

Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano stated during a classified meeting that Israel must launch a preemptive strike against Hamas.

IDF Southern Commander's recommendation a year before massacre

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Weapons and tunnel shaft found under home of Jihad commander

Forces located a tunnel shaft that led to a tunnel route and a rocket launcher nearby.

Weapons and tunnel shaft found under home of Jihad commander

IDF confirms:

IAF base damaged by Hezbollah missile strike

IDF emphasized that the regular operations of the unit were not disrupted..

IAF base damaged by Hezbollah missile strike

Khan Yunis:

IDF soldiers find weapons hidden in UNRWA bags

Kfir Brigade soldiers operated in Khan Yunis, where they eliminated terrorists and found many weapons used by the terror organization.

IDF soldiers find weapons hidden in UNRWA bags

IDF:

Iran taught Hamas terrorists to build precision rockets

Soldiers find 100-meter-long tunnel containing weapons production site in Daraj Tuffah area in Gaza.

Iran taught Hamas terrorists to build precision rockets

IDF strikes Hezbollah arms depots in southern Lebanon

Hostile aircraft launched at northern Israel from Lebanon intercepted in Even Menachem area.

IDF strikes Hezbollah arms depots in southern Lebanon

32 years later:

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

Avichay Shorshan's father was murdered in the Gaza Strip. 32 years later, he remembers his father in between attacks against Hamas.

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

As war against Hamas in Gaza continues, IDF locates source of rocket fire on Ashkelon last week in Beit Lahia.

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

Helicopter assists from the air

Four Border Police officers injured during operation in Jenin

Border Police officers and IDF soldiers carry out operational activity to counter terrorism in Jenin. Four officers injured.

Four Border Police officers injured during operation in Jenin

Hezbollah: We damaged strategic IAF control center

Hezbollah claims that its rocket barrages over Shabbat struck direct hits on the IAF air traffic control center near Meron.

Hezbollah: We damaged strategic IAF control center

Hamas claims IDF stole Arab corpses

An official publication claims IDF troops exhumed 150 bodies and took them to an undisclosed location, as well as stealing organs.

Hamas claims IDF stole Arab corpses

Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command

Former US Vice President meets soldiers who have been protecting the northern border since October 7.

Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command

Naval commando fights for months on injured knee

A member of the Shayetet 13 naval commando unit has been conducting special operations in Gaza for months despite an injury in his leg.

Naval commando fights for months on injured knee

Defense Ministry estimates:

12,500 veterans to be recognized as disabled due to war

Officials in the Rehabilitation Department are discussing the immediate need for more staff to contend with the influx of disabled veterans.

12,500 veterans to be recognized as disabled due to war

IDF destroys buildings in 'High-Rise' neighborhood

The area is comprised of numerous large towers, making them essential vantage points for Hamas to launch missiles at IDF forces.

IDF destroys buildings in 'High-Rise' neighborhood

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How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Multiple launching pads for rockets found during military operations in Khan Yunis.

How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

IDF forms October 7th inquiry commission

The committee to investigate failures that led to the massacre will consist of former Chief of Staff Mofaz and other retired generals.

IDF forms October 7th inquiry commission

In 40 hour operation:

IDF locates booby-trapped UNRWA kindergarten near Tulkarem

Forces located an operating system connected to explosives surrounding and on the routes leading to the kindergarten.

IDF locates booby-trapped UNRWA kindergarten near Tulkarem

IDF exposes and destroys Hamas compound on Gaza Coast

Forces identified several tunnel shafts leading to a network of hundreds of meters of Hamas terror tunnels.

IDF exposes and destroys Hamas compound on Gaza Coast

Cleared for publication:

Five soldiers seriously wounded in battle in Gaza

2 soldiers were wounded today in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, 3 soldiers were seriously wounded, one in northern Gaza and 2 in the south.

Five soldiers seriously wounded in battle in Gaza

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How Unit 669 conducts life-saving rescue operations in Gaza

Unit 669 of the Israeli Air Force has helped evacuate over 1,000 wounded soldiers since the beginning of the war.

How Unit 669 conducts life-saving rescue operations in Gaza

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

IDF, ISA announce killing of Mamdouh Lolo, one of Islamic Jihad's senior military leaders, in an airstrike.

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

Mike Pence to IDF soldiers:

'The American people are with you, whatever Israel needs to do'

The former Vice President toured Kfar Aza and met with IDF soldiers.

'The American people are with you, whatever Israel needs to do'

IDF soldier finds Book of Psalms with note in the heart of Gaza

Handwritten note helps identify man who purchased Psalms as gifts, family says they are still looking for the recipient of the gift.

IDF soldier finds Book of Psalms with note in the heart of Gaza

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IDF dismantles Hamas tunnels under Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Tunnel route under Shifa Hospital spanned over 250 meters and was used for carrying out terrorist operations.

IDF dismantles Hamas tunnels under Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF:

Hostage Sahar Baruch was killed during rescue attempt

Family informed by IDF that their loved one was killed during an attempt to rescue him about a month ago.

Hostage Sahar Baruch was killed during rescue attempt

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Dagash, 21, a resident of Maghar, was killed in battle in northern Gaza.

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

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Long-range rockets, ammunition found in home with children

Rockets with ranges of 20 kilometers, weapons found in homes used by Hamas in El Bureij, Gaza.

Long-range rockets, ammunition found in home with children

Gallant:

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Military police investigating:

Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza transferred to custody of a soldier who allegedly shot him dead.

Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Report:

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

A tentative proposal would see Gaza split into multiple clan-based administrative areas, instead of being ruled by a single entity.

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

5 IDF reservists injured in Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel

IDF retaliates after multiple attacks launched at Galilee region on Monday.

5 IDF reservists injured in Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel

Sgt. Amichai Oster from Samaria killed in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Amichai Yisrael Yehoshua Oster (24) falls in battle in northern Gaza.

Sgt. Amichai Oster from Samaria killed in battle in Gaza

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Terrorist hides RPG under blanket to attack IDF forces

In footage captured from Gaza, a terrorist can be seen bragging about having destroyed 3 tanks after disguising himself as a civilian.

Terrorist hides RPG under blanket to attack IDF forces

IDF eliminates terror cell attempting to launch UAVs at Israel

Hezbollah terrorists attempted to launch hostile aircraft from a civilian area in Maroun El Ras, adjacent to the border with Israel.

IDF eliminates terror cell attempting to launch UAVs at Israel

IDF:

Of the 172 fallen soldiers, 29 were killed in accidents

Of those killed, 18 were killed by friendly fire, two by abnormal gunfire, and nine as a result of weapons and accidental accidents.

Of the 172 fallen soldiers, 29 were killed in accidents

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'No case where ground forces did not receive air support'

Hagari explained that the IDF is managing reservists to ease the burden on the economy while caring for operational needs.

'No case where ground forces did not receive air support'

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

Chief of Staff Halevi assured the troops on the ground that they would receive the 'strongest possible fire support.'

'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

IDF to release five brigades from operations in Gaza

The growing evaluation among the security forces is that the war in Gaza will continue well into 2024.

IDF to release five brigades from operations in Gaza

Wounded soldier's heroic story

'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

Captain Kayam Buqra, severely wounded in Gaza, lost two friends in battle and was on the brink of death

'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

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Musical Havdalah in Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers mark the end of Shabbat in the southern Gaza Strip with a musical rendition of the Havdalah ceremony.

Musical Havdalah in Khan Yunis

Serious debacle:

Civilian impersonated soldier, stole arms, took a photo with PM

Suspect arrived in southern Gaza posing as a military sapper, a combat soldier in the National Counterterrorism Unit, and a Shin Bet agent.

Civilian impersonated soldier, stole arms, took a photo with PM

The dogs who fight terrorists:

IDF canine unit detects and neutralizes threats in Gaza

Oketz Unit dogs such as Patrick and Toy accompany troops on the ground in the Gaza Strip.

IDF canine unit detects and neutralizes threats in Gaza

Bodycam footage:

Rocket launchers found in school, community center

In raid on Hamas stronghold in Gaza, IDF forces find large quantities of weapons, grenades inside bedroom closet.

Rocket launchers found in school, community center

IDF:

Two reservists killed in action in Gaza

The IDF has announced that Eliraz Gabai and Liav Seada were killed in action in Gaza.

Two reservists killed in action in Gaza

Sergeant Major Eliraz Gabai from Tiberias killed in Gaza

Fallen soldier's funeral to be held at Tiberias military cemetery this afternoon.

Sergeant Major Eliraz Gabai from Tiberias killed in Gaza

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

Troops discover preschool on outskirts of Shati turned into a death trap by terrorists.

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

Several cases of the disease, which is spread by insect bites, have been found in staging areas around Gaza.

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF officials say even if Hamas is completely destroyed, individual actors will likely still be able to launch rockets at Israel from Gaza.

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat