Daniel Hagari

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that the UAV that exploded in Tel Aviv was an Iranian-made Samad-3 and was launched from Yemen.

IDF refutes soldiers' criticism

'Be'eri inquiry was very professional'

IDF Spokesman R. Adm. Daniel Hagari refuted criticism by soldiers who claimed that the IDF's inquiry into the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri was lacking important information.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas will still exist in 5 years'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says in interview with ABC that Hamas will continue to function as a terrorist organization in Gaza in the years to come.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Whoever thinks it's possible to destroy Hamas is mistaken'

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that whoever says that Israel could destroy Hamas is misleading the public.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon'

Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari issues statement warning Hezbollah against escalating tensions in the north. 'When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any one of our borders - we mean it.'

IDF Spokesman:

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

IDF Spokesman:

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers an update in English on the investigation into the airstrike in the Rafah area on Sunday.

IDF spokesman: Hamas 'emptied' rockets as IDF neared

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says rockets were fired 800 meters from troops, 'from between a mosque and a school,' IDF forces still operating in area.

IDF Spokesman:

'We won't stop fighting for hostages' freedom from living hell'

After bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza, Rear Admiral Danial Hagari says 'There are men, women, children, and babies being held in Hamas in living hell across our border in Gaza.'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari released a statement addressing the IDF’s ongoing operation in Rafah.

IDF confirms:

Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza

The bodies of the hostages Yitzhak Gelernter, Shani Louk, and Amit Buskila were rescued overnight during a joint IDF and ISA operation.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

Bodies of two Thai citizens murdered on 10.7 being held by Hamas

Hagari announced that Sonthaya Oakkharasr and Sudthisak Rinthalak, who worked in agriculture in the orchards near Kibbutz Be'eri, were murdered during the October 7th massacre.

IDF Spokesman:

'Our war is against Hamas, not against the people of Gaza'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari issues English statement on operation in Rafah: Our operations against Hamas in Rafah remain limited in scope and have avoided densely populated areas.

IDF spokesman: One of Hamas' rockets hit a playground

'We are the IDF. Our purpose is to preserve the State of Israel, to protect its independence, and to stop its enemies from disrupting everyday life for Israel's citizens and residents,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF has everything it needs for Rafah mission'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari downplays significance of US President Biden's threat to withhold weapons shipments to Israel over Rafah operation.

IDF spokesman:

We won't mislead the public: There'll be terror even after Rafah

Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, stresses: 'Gaza is one of the most difficult battlefields in the world,' acknowledges that 'even after Rafah, there will be terror.'

IDF Spokesperson to int'l media:

'More aid is going into Gaza than ever before'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announces the amount of humanitarian aid going into Gaza will continue to scale-up even more in the coming days.

IDF Spokesman on hostage video:

'Until Hamas releases hostages, IDF will pursue them everywhere'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reacts to Hamas video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. 'This is an urgent call for action. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find our hostages.'

IDF spox. to hostages:

'If you can hear me - we will fight until you return home to us'

Rear Admiral Hagari told Israelis that while forces are deployed along the entire length of the borders of Israel, they must remain vigilant during the holiday.

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Minor damage to IDF air base from Iranian attack

IDF Spokesperson publishes footage showing the minor damage caused to Netavim airbase during Iran's massive attack on Israel Saturday night.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Iran launched 60 tons of warheads and explosives at Israel'

Spokesman Hagari applauded international cooperation in thwarting the Iranian threat and noted: 'Even while under attack from Iran, we have not lost sight of our critical mission in Gaza to rescue our hostages from the hands of Iran's proxies Hamas.'

IDF Spokesman:

99% of Iranian missiles, drones intercepted

IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says nearly all of the 300 projectiles launched at Israel overnight were intercepted upon meeting "aerial and technological superiority of the IDF."

IDF Spokesperson:

'The coming days require us to be alert and prepared'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari holds press briefing amid threats of Iranian attack: Our defenses are prepared and know how to face each threat individually.

IDF Spokesman on Iran:

'We will know to act where needed'

DF Spokesman Hagari said that 'a strike from Iranian territory would be clear proof of Iran's intentions to escalate the Middle East and to stop hiding behind its proxies.'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman addressed fears of Iranian retribution for the killing of its officers in Syria and the incident in which aid workers were killed.

IDF Spokesman:

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Rear Admiral Hagari says there is no need for panic buying after leave canceled for all combat soldiers due to Iranian threat following killing of IRGC commander.

IDF Spokesman:

'We'll share and tell world of Hamas crimes against humanity'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says it is difficult to watch and publish video of Hamas terrorist admitting to rape, but it is the military's duty to ensure the world knows what happened.

IDF Spokesman:

'Head of Hamas supplies killed at Shifa Hospital'

Raad Thabet, one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza, eliminated in operation at Shifa Hospital.

IDF Spokesman confirms:

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

For first time, IDF confirms death of senior Hamas leader in Gaza airstrike.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari provides update on the IDF's operation in Shifa Hospital: Hamas hijacked the Shifa Hospital and hides behind the sick and injured, waging war from inside Shifa Hospital.

IDF Spokesperson:

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reported that during the operation at the hospital, 'significant leaders' in the terrorist organizations were captured, but their identities will only be published after their investigation is completed.

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas number 3 targeted, death unconfirmed

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari confirms Marwan Issa was targeted in an airstrike, military investigating if he was killed.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas treated Israeli women like animals'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari describes recording of UNRWA teacher who took part in October 7 massacre in which a female hostage was described as a 'horse' and as property.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF did not fire on Gaza aid convoy'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari presents new video showing IDF tanks securing aid convoy retreating as mob stormed the convoy.

IDF Spokesman:

'We'll get Sinwar, dead or alive'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari attends WZO conference on challenges facing global Jewry in Jerusalem, addresses whereabouts of Hamas' Gaza leader.

IDF Spokesperson in WSJ:

'Our mission is to bring our hostages home'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari publishes op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, outlines the difference between Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields, and the IDF which tries to prevent harm to civilians.

Hamas terrorist admits:

Dozens of terrorists hid in Nasser Hospital

IDF Spokesman Hagari says while IDF has intelligence about hostages' bodies being held in the hospital, they have yet to be found.

IDF reveals:

The connection between Iran, Hamas and Sinwar

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari unveils new intelligence information about the funds that Iran transferred to Hamas and to its leader, Yahya Sinwar.

IDF spokesman:

'We will reshape the face of northern Israel'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari claims that more than 200 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed since the start of the war, and warns that anyone attacking Israel will be targeted.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We arrested terrorists in a tunnel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF's 162nd Division operated on terror targets in Al-Shati in a surprise operation.

IDF spokesman:

'Buildings rigged to explode collapsed on soldiers'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals initial details of the explosion that killed 21 IDF soldiers in Gaza.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will continue to operate to enable return of hostages'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari sends warning to Hezbollah: We will continue to act to push Hezbollah away from the border.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We abort attacks when we see unexpected civilian presence'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari addressed civilian casualties. 'Hamas sees civilian death as a strategy; we see it as a tragedy.'

IDF spokesman:

This isn't a regular tunnel - it's an underground city of terror

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to Hamas' promise that prisoner swap will happen only if war ends: 'IDF determined to dismantle Hamas.'

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas terrorists won't be safe underground'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses new techniques of planting explosives in underground tunnels to catch terrorists hiding underground.

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.'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Sinwar is denying reality'

Daniel Hagari: Hamas operatives complaining that Hamas leadership is disconnected from the difficult situation on the ground.

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.

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.'

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We will fight with maximum force against Hamas in south Gaza'

IDF Spokesman called to ensure that the Red Cross gains access to Israeli hostages being held by the terror organization.

Family of hostages: 'We deserve to embrace them, and we will'

The Bibas family, whose relatives Hamas refuses to release, made a statement that they are still sure their loved ones will return.

IDF Spokesperson:

'The IDF is prepared to continue the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks amid preparations for a possible resumption of the fighting in Gaza,

IDF Spokesman:

3 terrorists who violated ceasefire killed

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says safety of hostages is Hamas' responsibility after terror group claims 3 members of Bibas family killed.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Any attempt to harm our forces will be met with determination'

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas against violating truce, after three IEDs detonated at two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Avigail a living example that war against Hamas is justified'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated that there is still much work to be done, and the mission will not be complete until everyone returns home.

IDF Spokesperson:

'During the pause, IDF will prepare for next phases of the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari after Hamas releases 13 hostages: More than ever, we must take care not to distribute unverified information.