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Kalashnikovs, RPGs, and drones

IDF locates and destroys weapons in northern Gaza

The 551st Brigade uncovered many weapons and intelligence materials in a residential building in Beit Hanoun.

IDF locates and destroys weapons in northern Gaza

Sergeant Yonatan Maimon killed in battle in Gaza

30 IDF soldiers have fallen in battle since ground operations began in Gaza as war against Hamas continues.

Sergeant Yonatan Maimon killed in battle in Gaza

Rocket launchers found in playgrounds near children's pool

IDF exposes Hamas' continued use of human shields, exploitation of civilians in Gaza as places where children play used to launch rockets.

Rocket launchers found in playgrounds near children's pool

War enters 30th day:

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt near Kibbutz Kissufim

2 terrorists killed while attempting to infiltrate into Israel. IDF returns fire after terrorists launch anti-tank missile at troops.

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt near Kibbutz Kissufim

26 shots fired at Samaria town over Shabbat

Residents demand the army establish a permanent base in the nearby Palestinian Authority city in response.

26 shots fired at Samaria town over Shabbat

Comrades mourn:

Fallen Druze commander was 'sharp as a razor, brave as a lion'

Fallen commander of the 188th Armored Brigade's 53rd Battalion is laid to rest among eulogies of his bravery and quick thinking in battle.

Fallen Druze commander was 'sharp as a razor, brave as a lion'

Shooting attack in Samaria, soldier lightly injured

IDF forces began a pursuit of the terrorists' vehicle, which managed to escape the scene.

Shooting attack in Samaria, soldier lightly injured

Hamas fired towards humanitarian route in Gaza

Hamas terrorists attacked IDF troops who operated to open the Salah Al-Din humanitarian route for the evacuation of residents southwards

Hamas fired towards humanitarian route in Gaza

Northern Gaza:

IDF finds battle plans, maps and equipment in Hamas stronghold

After taking over Hamas stronghold in Jabaliya, IDF soldiers found intelligence information that included operational orders.

IDF finds battle plans, maps and equipment in Hamas stronghold

IDF: Four additional soldiers fell in northern Gaza battles

Names of four IDF soldiers who were killed in battle in northern Gaza cleared for publication after their families were notified.

IDF: Four additional soldiers fell in northern Gaza battles

Watch:

The Golani Brigade’s heroic battle last night in Gaza

Soldiers clash with a number of terror squads inside the Gaza Strip and prevail after a lengthy battle under heavy fire.

The Golani Brigade’s heroic battle last night in Gaza

IDF Spokesman:

IDF forces have completely surrounded Gaza City

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says the idea of a ceasefire with Hamas is 'not on the table now.'

IDF forces have completely surrounded Gaza City

Over 130 terrorists killed in Gaza in last few hours

IDF troops continue to engage in fierce battles against Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Over 130 terrorists killed in Gaza in last few hours

IDF paratrooper Yair Nifousy killed in battle in Gaza

Staff Sgt. Nifousy succumbed to injuries sustained in battle with Hamas terrorists yesterday. 19 soldiers have fallen in battle with Hamas.

IDF paratrooper Yair Nifousy killed in battle in Gaza

IDF broadly deployed in north

Israeli military forces at full readiness in response to repeated rocket and anti-tank missile attacks from Lebanon.

IDF broadly deployed in north

Chief of Staff:

Gaza is surrounded, IAF is ready to attack other fronts

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi delivered an address tonight promising that the IDF was ready to fight on any front necessary.

Gaza is surrounded, IAF is ready to attack other fronts

IDF Commander: We will not let victory slip from our hands

Commander of the 36th Division, Brigadier General Dado Bar Kalifa, tells his soldiers going into battle: 'We have an iron will. I trust you'

IDF Commander: We will not let victory slip from our hands

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120 haredi IDF recruits complete basic training

The 120 new soldiers enlisted two weeks ago and will be assigned to various jobs.

120 haredi IDF recruits complete basic training

Fake profiles attemting to collect intelligence from soldiers

The IDF has exposed a complex network of fake profiles on social media that attempt to lure soldiers into giving over sensitive information.

Fake profiles attemting to collect intelligence from soldiers

IDF strikes in Lebanese territory in response to firing in north

IDF strikes terrorist cell which fired a surface-to-air missile toward an IDF UAV.

IDF strikes in Lebanese territory in response to firing in north

IDF Spokesperson:

'IDF forces have breached Hamas' forward lines of defense'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says 331 IDF soldiers have fallen since the beginning of the war.

'IDF forces have breached Hamas' forward lines of defense'

Commander of all Hamas anti-tank forces in Gaza eliminated

Muhammad A'sar, who was responsible for all anti-tank fire at Israeli soldiers and civilians, eliminated in airstrike.

Commander of all Hamas anti-tank forces in Gaza eliminated

Gallant:

'There are prices for every battle, but important achievements'

Defense Yoav Gallant visits troops of the 36th Brigade, lauds IDF's progress in the war against Hamas.

'There are prices for every battle, but important achievements'

Footage from the battlefield:

IDF striking from air, sea, and land

IDF destroyed Hamas lookout points, antitank crews and launchers, seacraft, and military installations in joint strikes.

IDF striking from air, sea, and land

IDF in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated, UAV launches missile at terrorists

During operation to thwart terror, security forces arrest terrorist Atta Abu Ramila, who incited, funded, and promoted terror.

Three terrorists eliminated, UAV launches missile at terrorists

The second time in one day:

IDF intercepts aerial threat south of Eilat

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the city and seeing the trail of a missile interception in the sky.

IDF intercepts aerial threat south of Eilat

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

162nd Division Commander Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen tells soldiers: 'We didn't choose this battle, the enemy wanted it, the enemy started it.'

IDF Commander: “The eyes of the world are on us'

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

Ibrahim Biari, responsible for sending numerous terrorists over border on October 7, numerous attacks over the years, killed in Gaza.

Commander of Hamas Central Jabaliya Battalion eliminated

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Sergeant Roei Wolf and Sergeant Lavi Lipshitz fell while defending Israel against Hamas terrorists during war in northern Gaza.

2 soldiers killed battling Hamas in northern Gaza

Liberated soldier's mother: 'We have experienced a miracle'

Maggie Megidish, whose daughter was liberated by Israeli forces, says a prayer of thanksgiving for having her daughter back.

Liberated soldier's mother: 'We have experienced a miracle'

IDF commander: 'You are the generation of victory'

'They are all looking at us now. They trust you and believe in you, you are the generation of victory,' commander of Southern Command says.

IDF commander: 'You are the generation of victory'

IDF demolishes home of top Hamas terrorist Saleh al-Arouri

IDF troops demolish home of the deputy head of Hamas' political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, near Ramallah.

IDF demolishes home of top Hamas terrorist Saleh al-Arouri

With IDF and Shin Bet approval

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Israel in recent weeks has approved the entry of 8,000 Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria.

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

IDF seeks to conscript civilian drones

Notifications published on social media have called for the owners and operators of quadcopters to join the war effort.

IDF seeks to conscript civilian drones

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

PVT. Ori Megidish is the first person abducted by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza to be rescued by the IDF.

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

Hassidic leader sends gifts to IDF soldiers

The Boyan Rebbe sent prayer books, chocolates, and letters to soldiers. 'You are etched into our hearts and into the hearts of the people.'

Hassidic leader sends gifts to IDF soldiers

IDF Spokeperson:

'700 Hamas terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari said that the IDF is expanding its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.

'700 Hamas terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria'

IDF operating in Jenin, 4 terrorists eliminated

Aircraft struck terrorists who attempted to harm the Israeli forces during the operation.

IDF operating in Jenin, 4 terrorists eliminated

Cleared for publication:

IDF reservist killed in tank overturn in northern Israel

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yinon Fleishman, 31, killed when IDF tank overturned in northern Israel. Two others seriously injured.

IDF reservist killed in tank overturn in northern Israel

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

The strike is in response to launches from Syria toward Israeli territory earlier in the day.

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

IDF Spokeperson:

'We will chase Sinwar, until we catch him'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari updated that there are 239 hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

'We will chase Sinwar, until we catch him'

Watch:

IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Security forces eliminate terrorists who shot at them as well as terrorists identified on the coastline near the Zikim area.

IDF tanks, infantry operate in Gaza

Israeli flag flown over Gaza Strip building

IDF soldiers waved an Israeli flag over a building in the Gaza Strip during a ground operation conducted over the past day.

Israeli flag flown over Gaza Strip building

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF gradually expanding scope of actions in Gaza'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says families of 230 Hamas abductees have received notifications.

'IDF gradually expanding scope of actions in Gaza'

IDF officer seriously wounded by mortar shell from Gaza

An IDF officer was severely injured by a mortar shell fired from the Gaza Strip last night.

IDF officer seriously wounded by mortar shell from Gaza

IDF publishes list of terrorist leaders eliminated so far

The IDF has released a list of high-ranking terrorists eliminated so far in the war against Hamas.

IDF publishes list of terrorist leaders eliminated so far

IDF expands ground operations in Gaza

IAF continues airstrikes as ground troops push deeper into Gaza.

IDF expands ground operations in Gaza

Addressing our National Trauma

There are specific things that we can do to “bounce back” stronger from this tragedy. Opinion.

Addressing our National Trauma

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated during the war so far

IDF publishes photos of Hamas terrorists eliminated since the start of the war.

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated during the war so far

IDF spokesman:

'Hamas leader is using psychological terrorism'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says 311 families of IDF soldiers have been notified that their loved ones fell in the war.

'Hamas leader is using psychological terrorism'

Support the task:

Nahal Haredi embarks on task to benefit all IDF units

Nahal Haredi is not just an integral part of Israel's present; it's the driving force behind socio-economic change.

Nahal Haredi embarks on task to benefit all IDF units

IDF forces operating on the ground in the northern Gaza Strip

Since early Friday evening, combined forces of armor, combat engineers and infantry have been operating on the ground in northern Gaza Strip

IDF forces operating on the ground in the northern Gaza Strip

PA reports:

Israeli tanks entered Gaza

The reports come after IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced IDF ground forces would be intensifying the ground operation.

Israeli tanks entered Gaza

Hamas headquarters located under Gaza hospital

The IDF has revealed that one of the largest hospitals in Gaza is hiding Hamas headquarters.

Hamas headquarters located under Gaza hospital

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IDF naval commandos raid Hamas targets from sea

Shayetet 13 commandos entered Gaza from the sea and destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure.

IDF naval commandos raid Hamas targets from sea

Hamas battalion commander killed in Gaza

Madhath Mubashar, Commander of Hamas' Western Khan Yunis Battalion, took part in attacks against Israeli civilian communities and soldiers.

Hamas battalion commander killed in Gaza

IDF Spokesman:

IAF fighters deployed after aerial threat detected over Red Sea

IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says Israel will reveal evidence of Hamas' use of humanitarian facilities in Gaza today.

IAF fighters deployed after aerial threat detected over Red Sea

IDF demolishes store in Qalqilya which supported Hamas

Sign explaining store was closed for supporting terrorism left at site after store celebrates Hamas taking of hostages.

IDF demolishes store in Qalqilya which supported Hamas

IDF conducts targeted raids inside the Gaza Strip

IDF strikes terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Shuja'iyya area and throughout the Gaza Strip.

IDF conducts targeted raids inside the Gaza Strip

Commander of Hamas Daraj Tuffah Battalion killed in Gaza

Daraj Tuffah Battalion's operatives played a significant role in the invasion and murderous attack against Israel on October 7th.

Commander of Hamas Daraj Tuffah Battalion killed in Gaza