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IDF carries out airstrikes, confiscates weapons in Tulkarm

The operation in Tulkarm, which began overnight, has so far included two airstrikes and dozens of terror suspects questioned.

The IDF's message to the hostages

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari addressed the hostages directly at a press conference: 'We are thinking of you all the time.'

Report:

10/7 helicopter pilots were told to choose targets from Telegram

A new report details the extent to which Israel's most elite security forces were caught by surprise on October 7th.

IDF locates and destroys tunnels of Hamas’ general headquarters

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza locate and destroy Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's hideout, find a strategic tunnel shaft.

Investigation:

Soldiers did not hear orders during shooting of 3 hostages

Chief of Staff concludes killing of 3 hostages by IDF forces could have been prevented, but soldiers acted according to their understanding.

Maps of tunnels and bombs:

How the Document and Technical Means Collection Unit works

The IDF has collected over 65 million Hamas files and half a million documents, operational plans, and combat methods.

The rabbi on the Humvee:

Yeshiva dean fighting deep in the Gaza Strip

At over 50, Rabbi Nir Yaakov Mas, the dean of the Lev Tel Aviv-Shir Leneriya Yeshiva, still leads convoys through the dark deep in Gaza.

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Terror tunnels under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital exposed

In a joint operation of soldiers from the Yahalom Unit and engineering soldiers, the tunnel infrastructure and shafts were destroyed.

Hundreds of mezuzahs donated to the IDF found to be invalid

Givati Brigade Rabbi sent hundreds of donated mezuzahs to be inspected by the IDF Scribes Institute, which found many to be invalid.

IDF Chief of Staff in north:

'We will not return the residents without security'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that it will take time to safely return residents to their homes in northern Israel.

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF forces battle terrorists in Gaza orchards

Forces discovered five tunnel shafts and multiple missile launch pits in orchards. They were assaulted by terrorists, who were eliminated.

IAF Chief of Staff:

'Claims of indiscriminate bombing are misleading'

Brigadier General Omer Tischler discussed the IAF's operations planning principles and addressed misleading claims about its operations.

Minister Smotrich in Gaza:

'We are bent to bring victory, let it take as long as it needs'

The Finance Minister Met with reservists and spoke to them about the financial aid program he and Defense Minister Gallant launched.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hezbollah follows same playbook as Hamas' in attack on church

Hezbollah launched missile at a church, 2nd missile at troops evacuating wounded civilian.

Chief of Staff:

'War will last many months'

General Herzi Halevi says after visiting troops in Gaza that 'there are no magic solutions or shortcuts' to goal of dismantling Hamas.

Parents of soldiers demand an end to aid for Gaza

A letter with over 10,000 signatures demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu order the humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza stopped.

IDF strategy shift? Hamas not defeated in current campaign

Military official told reporters that IDF is preparing for a year of fighting against Hamas in Gaza until it’s eliminated.

Saar's was severely injured in Gaza. This is his victory

Saar, severely injured fighting in Gaza: 'I want to go back to fighting in the field, but first I have to win my war in rehabilitation.'

Soldiers find 1,500-year-old oil lamp in staging grounds

Reserve soldiers wandering in staging grounds spot ceramic oil lamp in mud, turn it over to Antiquities Authority.

Findings prove Gaza hospital's link to October 7 massacre

Vehicle stolen from Israeli family on October 7 found with bloodstains at Indonesian Hospital, along with weapons, Hamas truck.

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'War will continue until Hamas is finished, not before'

PM meets soldiers serving in the field in northern Gaza amid war with Hamas terrorist organization.

Explosives found in UNRWA bags, terrorists hiding in schools

Nahal Brigade troops battle Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists hiding in schools in northern Gaza, dozens of explosives found in UNRWA bags.

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva:

The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do

SFC (Res.) Eitan from the 5th Brigade speaks about his experiences in the war, October 7th, and his family back in Cincinnati.

Fallen soldier's MDA parters:

'Itamar saved many lives'

Itamar Shemen, who fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip, served as an IDF soldier and MDA volunteer paramedic.

Ace in the hole

For the first time in history, world Jewry has aces in the hole that were absent during the previous millennia of Jew hunting mania. Op-ed.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We are depriving the enemy of capabilities that led to 10/7'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussd the fighting in Khan Yunis and said it is complex.

Proposal:

Exile Hamas leaders in Gaza in exchange for ceasefire

Israel is considering the option of exiling Hamas leadership from Gaza – only if war goals set by the cabinet are not harmed by the move.

Fmr. MK Moshe Feiglin:

'There was no humanitarian path for the babies of Hiroshima'

Moshe Feiglin tells Arutz Sheva what he believes needs to be done with Hamas and Gaza and why he decided to leave the Likud.

Hamas northern HQ revealed:

Inside the tunnels where Hamas hid Israeli bodies

The IDF has completed an extensive operation to dismantle Hamas' northern underground headquarters in Gaza.

IDF adds sixth brigade to battle in Khan Yunis

IDF understands that only pressure and a massive military operation will bring significant results, and has boosted its forces

Instead of books and students:

IDF locates hundreds of weapons in schools in Gaza

In the schools located near mosques and residential buildings, hundreds of combat materials were found, including grenades and weapons.

Cleared for publication:

Major (Res.) Aryeh Rein fell in battle in Gaza

Major (Res.) Aryeh Rein, 39, from Mismarot, was an armored corps officer in the 79th Battalion of the 14th Brigade.

Platoon commander dismissed for visiting bereaved family

Soldiers were ordered not to visit bereaved families. IDF: 'Soldiers who visited or will visit bereaved families will not be punished.'

Staff sergeant Roy Elias killed in action in southern Gaza

Elias, 21, was killed by an anti-tank missile in the Khan Younis region of Gaza. He is the 154th casualty since the ground offensive began.

Givati troops eliminate terrorists emerging from tunnel

2 soldiers killed when explosive detonated during operations in Khan Yunis.

IDF reducing firepower throughout Gaza Strip

A new report claims the IDF is minimizing firepower due to American and European pressure to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians.

IDF finds suicide belts sized for children in northern Gaza

IDF soldiers made the chilling discovery in a medical clinic that also held dozens of mortars and hundreds of grenades.

A month after his engagement:

Captain Oshri Moshe Butzhak killed in action in Gaza

Butzhak's death was published this evening, along with news of the deaths of four other IDF soldiers who were killed over Shabbat.

Pro-Iranian militias claim:

'We hit an Israeli gas rig in the Mediterranean'

Iranian-backed militias claim they hit Karish gas rig several days ago. Earlier, IDF published footage of drone being downed near Lebanon.

K-9 Unit dog cameras:

This is how a Hamas tunnel network was destroyed

IDF troops conducted operational activity in Issa area of Gaza City, destroyed tunnel network and numerous Hamas headquarters.

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Soldiers welcome Shabbat deep inside Gaza

IDF soldiers recite the blessing over wine to welcome Shabbat from within their armored vehicle in the Khan Younis region of Gaza.

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Terrorists film themselves planting IEDs to attack IDF

A camera recovered from the corpse of a dead terrorist shows Hamas operatives planting bombs in Gaza to use against Israeli troops.

Wounded soldier says goodbye:

'I don't know how I survived'

Daniel Mazevich returns to his burned-out APC to say goodbye to the eleven comrades he lost when a missile hit the vehicle.

IDF finds Hamas children's uniforms in Beit Hanoun

5th Brigade forces locate tunnel shafts in homes of Hamas operatives and one inside a school.

Rocket launchers used to attack Israel this week seized

IDF troops locate weapons storage facility containing large quantities of weapons, long-range rocket launchers in Juhor ad-Dik.

Two soldiers fell in battles in Gaza, three seriously injured

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of two fallen soldiers whose families were notified.

IDF captain in Kfar Aza:

'Our mission is for the world to understand what happened here'

Captain (res.) Maya, a member of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, tells Arutz Sheva how important it is to convey the full truth of Oct. 7.

IDF investigating:

Flyers calling on Gazans to evacuate land in central Israel

Residents of Rosh Ha'ayin and Samaria were shocked to find flyers calling on residents of northern Gaza to leave combat zones.

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Fallen soldier saluted as he makes his final journey

Hashmonaim residents and soldiers lined the streets to pay final respects to Sergeant Lavi Ghasi, who fell in battle in Gaza.

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Soldiers eliminate threats emerging from tunnels deep in Gaza

In the Beit Hanoun area, soldiers spotted a terrorist emerging from a tunnel shaft while firing at them to draw them into a trap.

IDF gains operational control over Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Forces from several brigades participated in the battle to capture the densely populated hostile neighborhood.

Four out of seven senior Hamas commanders have been eliminated

The IDF continues to dismantle Hamas' Gaza Brigade. From the Brigade's command, three senior commanders remain.

Footage from the battlefield:

IDF soldiers find weapons in childrens' rooms and hidden in toys

In an operation, forces eliminated hundreds of terrorists and found weapons hidden in children's dolls in the Bakshi area.

Hamas' subterranean city:

IDF takes control of Hamas' 'Elite Quarter'

The IDF has captured the area from where Hamas’ administrative and military leadership operated.

Chief of Staff:

'When residents return to north, it will be more secure'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets commanders, reservists of the 146th Division, says IDF working to change conditions at northern border

American grandparents with kids in Israel's army

How quickly they all grow up, so recently chastened by adolescence and now challenged by war. Opinion.

Captain (res.) Uriel Cohen OBM: 'A very special and gentle soul'

Kerem B'Yavneh Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Aharon Friedman eulogizes former student Captain Uriel Cohen, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Under the radar:

8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

IDF's Central Command approves allowing 8,000 PA Arabs to work in Israeli-controlled areas - despite lack of approval by political echelon.

Report:

Israel considering two-week ceasefire for hostage release

Washington Post reports Israel considering longer ceasefire, up to two weeks, for Hamas to find all hostages and bring them back to safety.

IDF:

'Our troops fired at Hamas spotters in Gaza church'

IDF publishes findings on incident in which two women were reportedly shot in Latin Church in Shejaya: We do not target civilians.