IDF

'Maccabees of our time'

Netanyahu and Huckabee light candles with IDF troops

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara lit the second Hanukkah candle at the Western Wall with IDF soldiers, praising them as the modern-day Maccabees.

Hezbollah violated ceasefire nearly 2,000 times in past year

According to Galei Tzahal, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire with Israel 1,925 times over the past year, as Israeli officials warn Lebanese enforcement remains inadequate.

Herzog lights candle with soldiers

'Hope for those seeking light in the darkness:'

President Isaac Herzog lit the second candle of Hanukkah with the soldiers of Unit 669: "I am full of admiration for the generation of heroes - the soldiers and commanders."

First time

IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles at Hasmonean Palaces

For the first time, IDF soldiers held an official Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at the site of the Hasmonean Palaces in Binyamin.

Chief of Staff in north:

'We will respond to any ceasefire violation'

During a situational assessment at the 91st Division, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir cited recent eliminations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah figures and stressed that any breach of the ceasefire will be answered decisively.

'It wasn't planned'

Officer recounts elimination of top Hamas terrorist

Captain A., who operated the drone that eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, shared: 'It was a great privilege. Another small step to complete the circle.'

IDF Military Rabbinate band unveils joyful Hanukkah medley

In celebration of Hanukkah, IDF Military Rabbinate Band releases vibrant 7-minute medley of holiday songs, produced by the band’s soldiers and accompanied by a unique music video featuring IDF troops from various units.

In less than an hour

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists

The IDF struck and eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists in different areas in southern Lebanon within less than an hour.

IDF Profile:

This is the Hamas commander eliminated over Shabbat

The IDF has published additional background on the Hamas deputy commander eliminated in Gaza City.

IDF:

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon

A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.

2nd time this week:

IDF strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon

IDF struck a compound used by Hezbollah's Radwan Force to conduct shooting exercises and additional training on the use of various types of weapons.

Mass skin infection halts naval cadet training course

The Navy's naval cadet course was suspended for several days following an outbreak of a skin illness among dozens of cadets.

Soldier seen wearing patch depicting noose

IDF investigating image of a soldier wearing a sleeve patch depicting a noose similar to a lapel pin worn by Otzma Yehudit members to support the death penalty for terrorists.

'Security failure'

Military base blueprints appear in official social media post

Architectural blueprints of a sensitive military base appear in photos from an exercise published to an official IDF Instagram account. The photos were quickly removed.

Deterrence:

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives

IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas’ Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.'

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Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

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IDF forces return to tunnel where Hadar Goldin was held

A year and a half after first entering, the IDF's Shayetet 13, Yahalom, and Engineering forces return to the tunnel where Hadar Goldin’s body was held.

IDF spokesman reveals how Arabic videos influenced Hamas

At a Knesset hearing, the IDF Arabic spokesman revealed that an Arabic informational video he published, responding to Hamas messages, reached the terrorists holding the hostages.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF targets Hezbollah launch site, training facilities

IDF strikes Hezbollah training and launch sites in southern Lebanon, targeting Radwan Force facilities used to prepare attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.

Capt Daniel Peretz's weapon found in booby-trapped Gaza complex

IDF troops located in Gaza the weapon of Captain Daniel Peretz, who was killed on 10/7 & whose body was returned from Hamas captivity about a month ago.

Commanders punished

Soldier abandoned in Arab village after falling asleep

An IDF investigation found 'severe failures' after a special-unit fighter was accidentally left alone for 40 minutes in Qabatiya.

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Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier

Israel launches construction of new ‘smart’ security barrier along 500 kilometers of its eastern border.

Report: Israel monitoring and recording at US base

The Guardian claims the US and other countries worry about Israeli recordings at the new Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat; IDF denies allegations, expressing concern of attempts to undermine peace efforts.

The new ID soldiers

Parents of new recruits express excitement and concern

Excited parents at the induction center express their expectations, concerns, and gave some good advice for military service.

IDF:

Sharp rise in number of injured soldiers

IDF reports that 82,400 injured soldiers are being treated in the Rehabilitation Division, about 22,000 of them from the current war. Ministry of Defense warns of a worsening situation by 2028.

15 Air Force cadets jailed for severe rule violations

Cadets in the final stage of pilots’ training hosted visitors and drank alcohol during a classified isolation workshop; the IDF says the breaches undermined security and core values.

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IDF destroys underground arms cache in Lebanon

IDF troops dismantled old Hezbollah underground infrastructure to prevent the terrorist organization from returning to use it.

Bodycam footage:

IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

IDF forces concluded a two-week counterterrorism mission in northern Samaria, eliminating six terrorists, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and major terror funds.

Chief of Staff:

'Establish an external and objective commission of inquiry'

Chief of Staff distributed a letter to commanders calling for an external commission of inquiry to examine the failures of October 7 and review the relationship between military and political echelons.

Pilot program in Yahalom combat engineering unit successful

The two-and-a-half-year pilot program examined the integration of women into combat roles in the IDF’s Yahalom special engineering unit.

The IDF soldier in service to Iran

Rafael Raouveni, who served in the Israeli Air Force, has been charged with espionage for Iran.

'Since 10.7 I'm not the same'

IDF officer who fought in Gaza ends his own life

Thomas Adzgauskas, a former officer in the Givati Brigade who fought in Kfar Aza on 10/7, was found dead in Ashdod.

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.

Chief of Staff decides:

The general who will lead the 'Jericho's Wall' investigation

The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to head a dedicated investigation team to examine the "Jericho Wall" - Hamas' plan to raid Israeli towns.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon

The IDF struck several weapons storage facilities belonging to Hezbollah located in the heart of the civilian population.

Chief of Staff at draft center

'You are the generation of victory, proved time and again'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the “Tel HaShomer” Drafting Center and met the new recruits drafting to the Paratroopers Brigade, as well as those drafting into the Commando and Marom training tracks.

Commanders dismissed, promotions frozen

The failures that led to soldier's death during training

The IDF has presented the conclusions of the investigation into the failures during a Krav Maga training exercise that resulted in the death of Sergeant Yosef Haim Tzvi Serlin. Several commanders have been dismissed.

Attempting to flee tunnel

Hamas's eastern Rafah chain of command eliminated

The IDF has confirmed that among the terrorists eliminated while attempting to exit a tunnel in Rafah earlier in the week were commanders in the area.

Terrorists emerge from tunnel

IDF soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah

4 soldiers were wounded,1 seriously, when terrorists emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and confronted IDF troops.

Chief of Staff

'We are operating across all arenas, near and far'

IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today in the 80th Regional Division. 'In the Negev, security and the communities are interconnected - this is a clear principle that guides our actions.'

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Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform

A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.

Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif

IDF soldiers apprehended three terrorists, including a terrorist who had planned to carry out a terrorist attack.

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.

Where was the Air Force on October 7th?

The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.

Open University:

Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'

Students from the Religious Zionist movement are demanding that the Open University cancel a conference they say criticizes IDF soldiers' conduct.

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Hashmonaim Brigade's first squad commanders graduate course

Hashmonaim Brigade's first group of squad commanders graduates course with 70 haredi future commanders to lead the brigade's next generations.

IDF reveals

Hezbollah killed Lebanese officials to hide role in Beirut blast

Hezbollah assassinated four Lebanese public figures who attempted to reveal that the August 2020 Beirut port explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate stored for Hezbollah’s use.

2 new IDF divisions

AI Division and Spectrum & Communications Division

The IDF’s C4I Corps is undergoing a major organizational overhaul, including the establishment of an AI Division that will develop information and real-time systems.

Ramallah and Hebron:

IDF raids and seals HQ of PFLP-tied 'agricultural' organization

IDF forces operated at UAWC buildings, arresting suspects, seizing incitement materials and terror funds, and sealing the sites over the organization’s declared affiliation with the PFLP.

Dramatic footage:

Terrorist draws knife, lunges at soldiers

Footage shows the moment a terrorist stabbed two soldiers as they were questioning him near the town of Ateret.

Binyamin region:

Two soldiers wounded in stabbing attack

A terrorist stabbed two soldiers at a spring outside the town of Ateret. The terrorist was eliminated.

Terrorist who rammed soldier near Hebron eliminated

The terrorist who lightly injured a soldier at the Judea Junction was eliminated after he attempted to ram troops who arrived to apprehend him.

IDF Chief:

'We will prevent terror networks from forming in Samaria'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Tammun-Tubas and Menashe areas, praising counterterrorism gains and ordering a full inquiry into the Yamas operation in which two terrorists were eliminated.

Islamic Jihad leader who infiltrated Nahal Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IDF eliminated the Nuhkba leader of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza City Brigade who participated in the October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

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Dramatic broad daylight arrest in the heart of Shechem

Undercover IDF, police, and Shin Bet forces arrested a Fatah-linked suspect tied to terror attacks and IEDs during a precise operation in the Shechem market.

Senior commander:

Israel reached breakthrough in detecting enemy drones

Brig. Gen. Benny Aminov says Israel is advancing interception solutions for swarm threats, including accelerated development of directed-energy weapons.

Israel announces:

Iron Beam laser system to be delivered this month

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold says completed Iron Beam system to enter initial operational use next year, marking a major shift in battlefield defense.

Northern border

Northern Command chief: 'We are on high alert'

MG Rafi Milo visited the Golan Heights, where he commended the troops and stressed: 'We cannot wait for the enemy to attack; we must be proactive.'

New footage:

IDF troops hunt down terrorists in eastern Rafah

IDF continues to combat the terror tunnels in the Israeli-controlled area in southern Gaza, eliminating over 40 terrorists who were hiding underground over the past week alone.