IDF

Chief of Staff:

'Commanders who fell in battle are an expression of our spirit'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi lights Hanukkah candles with injured IDF soldiers at Sheba Hospital: The actions you took are true heroism.

The second time in one day:

Aircraft strikes terrorist squad in Jenin

Palestinian Arab sources report an aircraft attacked a terrorist squad that threw explosives in Jenin. Several terrorists eliminated.

Over 1000 menorah distributed to IDF soldiers in Samaria

The Samaria Regional Brigade organized concerts, lectures, baking workshops, and tours for the reservists celebrating away from home.

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Terrorists throw rocks from inside Jenin hospital

Arutz Sheva has obtained footage that shows terrorists throwing rocks at IDF soldiers from inside a Hospital in Jenin.

Since war began:

116 rockets fired from inside humanitarian zone

Since its designation in October, terrorists have fired 116 rockets from the humanitarian zone in the Gaza Strip.

Wife of fallen commander:

'You were a role model for so many people'

Lieutenant Colonel Tomer Grinberg, the commander of the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion, fell in Shuja'iyya on Tuesday.

Col. Itzhak Ben Basat laid to rest after falling in Gaza

Edna Ben Basat says she "was sure you had a special protector" at her son's funeral a day after he fell defending Israel.

Close quarters combat:

Watch | Givati Brigade Battle Team in southern Gaza

The Givati Brigade Battle Team comprises infantry, engineering, armored, and special forces.

Analyst:

'American pressure is making us bleed'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli says that the key to victory will be allowing the war to be led by the younger generation and lower ranks of the IDF.

Israel negotiating to move Hezbollah away from border

Intensive negotiations are underway to have the terrorist group relocate to the northern area of Lebanon.

How Hamas fires rockets from IDF-controlled territory

Aerial footage shows how Hamas continues to fire rockets at Israel even from areas already conquered by the IDF.

Ten soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication the names of 10 soldiers who fell in battles in the Gaza Strip. Four soldiers were seriously injured.

Watch: Singer Hanan Ben Ari enters Gaza, sings with soldiers

Singer Hanan Ben Ari enters Gaza, surprising IDF soldiers, who are happy to sit and sing together with him.

IDF strikes targets in Syria and Lebanon

During the day, rockets were fired from Syrian territory towards the northern Golan Heights and missiles and shells were fired from Lebanon.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with IDF soldiers

PM Netanyahu visits Shaldag Unit, Unit 669, at Palmahim Air Force Base. 'Entire world is watching this war, wanting to know who will win.'

Report: Israel begins flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater

New report says Israel has conducted initial tests and begun to fill Hamas's underground tunnels with water from the Mediterranean Sea.

Gallant: Northern Gaza is on the verge of collapse

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said this evening that the IDF is destroying Hamas's underground infrastructure in northern Gaza.

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IDF soldier eliminates terorrists while wounded

A soldier from the IDF's Yahalom unit encounters and eliminates two terrorists despite being wounded himself.

Hostages Families' Forum mourns hostages recovered from Gaza

Eden and Ziv were recovered in a special forces mission in the Gaza Strip, and their bodies brought home for identification and burial.

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages from Gaza

The bodies of Eden Zakaria and Ziv Dado were recovered in a special forces mission in Gaza and have since been brought back to Israel.

Journalist on IDF duty:

'This is what we found in Gaza homes'

Journalist Roy Yanovsky, an IDF major fighting in Gaza, disclosed what soldiers are finding inside Gaza homes.

IDF's Hanukkah message: 'Now is our turn'

Watch: IDF's message to the world in wake of the war and in light of the festival of Hanukkah.

CoS and head of Shin Bet:

'We will topple Hamas, we will reach the hostages'

Chief of Staff: "We are intensifying achievements in northern Gaza, the south and into the ground."

Over 500 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists arrested over last month

140 terrorists apprehended since end of operational pause and transferred to ISA and Unit 504 for questioning.

Hamas RPG training site found inside mosque

Weapons found inside UNRWA bags found in mosque in Jabalya, Gaza.

Jerusalem Brigade thwarts Hamas attack on IDF troops

Terrorists attempting to emerge from tunnel to ambush soldiers taking cover spotted before being able to attack.

'A gift from Heaven':

First logistical airdrop during war in Gaza

Airdrop brings 7 tons of water to hundreds of IDF soldiers engaged in combat in southern Gaza. Watch.

Cleared for publication:

Three IDF reservists fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip

Major (Res.) Roman Bronshtein, Captain (Res.) Eliya Yanovsky, and Master Sargeant Ari Yehiel Zenilman fell in battle on Sunday.

3 soldiers fell in battle, officer killed in military accident

Three soldiers killed in battle in Gaza against Hamas terrorists. Fourth soldier killed in a military accident.

IDF Chief of Staff in North:

'For communities to return, we need a different situation'

Chief of Staff Halevi stated that while war is not the first solution, there are cases where it is right to use this tool in its full force.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We intend on reaching Hamas' senior trio: Sinwar, Deif, & Issa'

Spokesman Hagari alluded to inappropriate behavior by IDF soldiers: 'IDF forces operate according to the values and spirit of the IDF.'

Following his predecessor:

IDF and ISA kill commander of Hamas’ Shuja'iyya Battalion

Emad Krikae was promoted after the previous commander of the Hamas battalion was killed by the IDF earlier in the war.

Helmet-cam footage:

Nahal Reconnaissance Unit battles terrorists in Jabalya

Soldiers from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit eliminated 67 terrorists in face-to-face encounters, with tank fire and direct fire support.

Cleared for publication:

Lieutenant Nethanel Menachem Eitan fell in battle in Gaza

Eitan, 22, from Jerusalem, was a cadet in the IDF Officers' School Gefen Battalion who served as a soldier in Unit 669.

Nearly a decade later:

Golani Brigade returns to Shuja'iyya

The Golani Brigade is again fighting in the Gaza neighborhood in which it lost several soldiers and officers in 2014.

Hezbollah launched rocket from next to UN compound

A rocket launched by Hezbollah on Saturday was launched from 20 meters away from a United Nations compound in southern Lebanon

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

'You're the strongest expression of our victory over Hamas'

Minister of Defense tells new conscripts that while they are enlisting to the IDF, Hamas members are surrendering.

IDF casualty report:

Swords of Iron: 1593 wounded, 40 in serious condition

IDF: 40 soldiers currently hospitalized in serious condition, 211 in moderate condition and 165 in mild condition.

Six soldiers injured in attacks from Lebanon

2 soldiers moderately wounded, 4 lightly wounded as 2 aerial targets launched at the Western Galilee. IDF striking Hezbollah in retaliation.

Day 65:

IDF strikes 250 terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF forces destroy underground tunnel shafts, thwart attempts to attack soldiers.

Where did Hamas' spokesman go?

Abu Obaydah, the spokesman for Hamas, has vanished from their video messages. Palestinian media reports that he may have been killed.

Swords of Iron:

Combat in the city of Jabaliya

Nahal Brigade forces battle Hamas terrorists in Jabaliya

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Soldier injured in shooting attack in Samaria

Terrorists fire at IDF soldiers near Ya'bad in Samaria. One soldier suffers light-to-moderate injuries. Troops pursuing the terrorists.

MSG Naftali Yonah Gordon and SFC Omri Rot fell in battle in Gaza

Since the renewal of fighting a week ago, 24 soldiers have fallen, 95 since the ground operation began.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

PM Netanyahu, Presiden Herzog attend funeral of son of Minister Gadi Eisenkot, who fell in battle in Gaza.

IDF clashes with terrorists in Shechem area, 5 terrorists killed

Terrorists open fire, throw explosives at IDF troops carrying out arrest operation in Tibas.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

1 killed:

IDF helicopter accidentilly fires at building holding soldiers

Combat helicopters accidentally fire at building housing soldiers who called them for aid due to miscommunication.

IDF noticing:

Terrorists prefer surrendering over dying

The IDF says that terrorists in Judea and Samaria have begun turning themselves in to security forces.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

1st night of Hanukkah in Gaza:

General to soldiers: 'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Commander of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman lit the menorah with reservists in the Gaza Strip.

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Body camera footage from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza

A camera was found on this terrorist with a recording of terrorists with RPGs launching an anti-tank missile at IDF forces.

Cleared for publication:

Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle

In addition, Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34, from Harish, fell in southern Gaza.

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Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

IDF troops directed a precise aerial strike against the cell. All of the terrorists in the cell were eliminated.

Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.

Exposed:

Hamas leaders spend thousands of dollars while people suffer

IDF forces captured receipts showing how the leaders of Gaza spent thousands of dollars while Gaza endured a humanitarian crisis.

IDF Spokesman:

'Sinwar is not above ground. Our job is to kill him'

IDF Spokesman Hagari said that the Houthi attacks are 'regional terrorism - directed, funded, and orchestrated by Iran.'

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IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas

Troops broke through the Khan Yunis Brigade's lines of defense, surrounded the city, and began maneuvering in the heart of the city.