News and updates about IDF

Haredi battalion eliminates sniper who tried to kill them twice

Haredi battalion eliminates sniper who tried to kill them twice

Minister of Defense:

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the operational plans to continue operations in Gaza and stated: 'Our main goal is to bring the hostages home.'

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

IDF soldier found dead on military base

Ronen Portnoi was found lifeless last Saturday on an IDF base. Military police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

IDF soldier found dead on military base

Gaza:

Hamas terrorist who also worked for Al Jazeera eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated terrorist sniper Hossam Basel Abdul Karim Shabat, who was also employed by Al Jazeera.

Hamas terrorist who also worked for Al Jazeera eliminated

Using a missile and a drone

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Yamam and IDF forces operating in Qalqiliya eliminated a terrorist who intended to attack Israeli citizens in the immediate time frame.

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

To Serve or not to Serve

Moshe Rabeinu served in the army; Yehoshua served in the army; King David served in the army. These holy heroes of the nation were great in military prowess and great in Torah.

To Serve or not to Serve

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

For the second time in recent days, the IDF strikes military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4.

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

Incident in Susya:

Anti-Israel filmmaker arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks

Director Yuval Abraham claims that Hamdan Ballal, co-creator of "No Other Land," was attacked by Jews and then arrested by soldiers. IDF spokesperson clarifies that Ballal was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks at IDF troops.

Anti-Israel filmmaker arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks

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IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

The IDF and ISA struck over 100 pickup trucks used to infiltrate Israeli territory, murder, and abduct Israeli civilians as well as other terrorist purposes.

IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

Air Force destroys vehicles used by terrorist organizations in an effort to disrupt the maneuverability and logistics of the terrorists.

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

IDF confirms:

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

The military stressed that the strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions, in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

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36th Division prepares to join fight in Gaza

Over the past months, the division has completed several months of operational activity in the northern arena.

36th Division prepares to join fight in Gaza

IDF eliminates two top Hamas military commanders

Ahmad Salman ‘Awj Shimali was responsible for operations, planning the offensive strategy, and building the brigade's force in preparation for 10.7.

IDF eliminates two top Hamas military commanders

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IDF troops operate in Gaza - dozens of terrorists eliminated

IDF forces have been conducting widespread operations in the Gaza Strip, alongside strikes from the air and sea, during which they destroyed missile launchers and eliminated terrorists.

IDF troops operate in Gaza - dozens of terrorists eliminated

Hesder yeshiva students celebrate at IDF induction center

Hesder students celebrate at IDF induction center, en route to service in the armored corps

Hesder yeshiva students celebrate at IDF induction center

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

Overnight, troops encircled the area, eliminated several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site that was used over the past few months as a command and control center of Hamas terrorists.

IDF concludes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters, 'significant strengthening of forces with 1,133 new immigrants, 709 lone soldiers, 393 residents of Gaza border.'

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

IDF issues warning of expanded military action to Gazans

IDF spokesman in Arabic issues urgent evacuation warning for Tel Sultan in Rafah.

IDF issues warning of expanded military action to Gazans

Live dispute:

IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

Hebrew U. Prof. Danny Orbach claims media trying to create misrepresentation that majority of IDF reservists support the opposition.

IDF reservists are not majority of anti-government protesters

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

France calls on all parties to respect the commitments in ceasefire agreement, after rockets are fired from Lebanon and Israel strikes targets in Lebanon in response.

France condemns Lebanon rockets, urges Israeli restraint

External team to implement lessons of October 7th massacre

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that a group of reservist officers will be responsible for implementing lessons learned from the lengthy investigative process that the IDF carried out regarding the massacre.

External team to implement lessons of October 7th massacre

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats

IDF strikes military strategic capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4, says it "will continue to act in order to remove any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel".

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

Sirens sounded in localities across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Shfela regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

IDF strikes Hamas launcher near humanitarian area in Al-Furqan

IDF strikes launcher from which two projectiles were launched toward Israeli territory in the area of Al-Furqan in northern Gaza. "This is further evidence of Hamas' systematic exploitation of civilians."

IDF strikes Hamas launcher near humanitarian area in Al-Furqan

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

After being ignored

IDF lookouts to be integrated into intelligence array

As part of the lessons learned from the October 7th Massacre the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 has begun passing intelligence information directly to the lookouts' operations centers.

IDF lookouts to be integrated into intelligence array

Gush Etzion:

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

The commander of the Tavor Battalion speaks to Arutz Sheva about his troops' operations in the area of Husan, the arrests, and the preparations for the most extreme scenarios.

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

IDF expands ground operation to Rafah

IDF troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of "Shabura" in Rafah, the military announced.

IDF expands ground operation to Rafah

IDF Chief of Staff:

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held an operational situational assessment in Judea and Samaria and stressed that the mission to destroy Hamas is in effect in that region as well.

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

Defense Minister:

'Military pressure is affecting Hamas's position'

Defense Minister Israel Katz holds a security situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff, approves continuation of military operation in Gaza.

'Military pressure is affecting Hamas's position'

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

'Whole Companies Gone':

Significant decrease in reserves mobilization

As fighting resumes in Gaza, the IDF reports that there has been a decline of nearly 30% in reservist enlistment.

Significant decrease in reserves mobilization

Phones with Hamas-supporting material smuggled into IDF base

2 workers were caught illegally concealing phones containing material supporting Hamas and ISIS into the Tel Nof airbase.

Phones with Hamas-supporting material smuggled into IDF base

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IDF ground troops return to Gaza

IDF troops began targeted ground activities in the central and southern Gaza Strip. As part of the ground activities, the troops expanded their control further to the center of the Netzarim Corridor.

IDF ground troops return to Gaza

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

The IDF and ISA struck dozens of terror targets and eliminated two more senior Hamas officials: Yasser Muhammad Harb Musa and Muhammad Al-Jamasi.

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

At IDF base:

Caracal suspected of biting soldiers caught on Mount Harif

Caracal suspected of biting IDF soldiers near Mount Harif is caught by Nature and Parks Authority supervisor and taken for examination at hospital for wild animals.

Caracal suspected of biting soldiers caught on Mount Harif

Refusing IDF service:

Left wingers praise dismissed IDF officer

IDF announces dismissal of non-combat officer from reserve duty after he supported refusing combat service on social media.

Left wingers praise dismissed IDF officer

Brigade commander:

'IDF preparing for security challenges in 2025'

Brigade commander, Shai Babad, sends special memo to combat soldiers, reviewing the anticipated security challenges and missions in 2025.

'IDF preparing for security challenges in 2025'

After 2 months of quiet:

Ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Red Alert sirens activated in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and more cities in the Negev as missile fired from Yemen intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace.

Ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen

IDF dismisses reserve combat navigator who refuses to serve

IDF announces termination of service of a combat navigator after he refused to serve due to government policy.

IDF dismisses reserve combat navigator who refuses to serve

Head of Hamas government in Gaza eliminated

Essam al-Da'alis, Head of the Hamas Government and the most senior figure of authority in the Gaza Strip, eliminated in surprise airstrikes.

Head of Hamas government in Gaza eliminated

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The IAF's surprise airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza

IDF publishes footage from today's airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.

The IAF's surprise airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza

Confirmed:

Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman eliminated in IDF strike

Islamic Jihad confirms that that Naji Abu Sayif, known as Abu Hamza, was eliminated in an IDF airstrike on the Nuseirat "refugee" camp in central Gaza.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman eliminated in IDF strike

3 suspects arrested, weapons seized in raid in Shechem

Overnight, IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces began operating in Shechem (Nablus) as part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria.

3 suspects arrested, weapons seized in raid in Shechem

Special security meeting:

Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.

Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

Ceasefire ends

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

Hamas confirms:

Hamas 'Prime Minister' among terrorists killed in surprise attack

Gazans reported over 300 deaths in the extensive strikes including several senior Hamas political figures.

Hamas 'Prime Minister' among terrorists killed in surprise attack

Hamas preparing for a raid?

Defense establishment identifies unusual incident in Gaza

The defense establishment has identified an unusual incident in Gaza in recent days, which may indicate preparations for an attack or raid.

Defense establishment identifies unusual incident in Gaza

Ceasefire violation?

Bullets hit vehicle near northern border, IDF investigating

Bullet holes were found in the windshield of a car in Avivim. An initial IDF investigation found that the bullets were shot in the air during a funeral for a terrorist in Maroun al-Ras and were not purposely aimed at Israeli territory.

Bullets hit vehicle near northern border, IDF investigating

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

UNRWA gear found in terrorist weapons cache in Samaria

IDF soldiers located a weapons storage facility in Nur Shams. Among the many weapons and ammo, the troops found an UNRWA vest.

UNRWA gear found in terrorist weapons cache in Samaria

Serious mishap in IDF:

Senior officer loses classified documents in parking lot

Senior officer loses classified documents in Ramat Gan parking lot; a civilian who passed by handed them to a security guard in the building, who reported the incident to the police and IDF.

Senior officer loses classified documents in parking lot

Soldiers dismissed for firing at Gaza during Megillah reading

Several soldiers were disciplined following the publication of a video in which they fired at Gaza each time someone read Haman's name.

Soldiers dismissed for firing at Gaza during Megillah reading

IDF eliminates 2 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Terrorists serving as lookouts for Hezbollah eliminated after 5 terrorists from Hamas cell eliminated in Gaza.

IDF eliminates 2 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

In northern Gaza Strip

IDF eliminates terrorist cell in Beit Lahia area

IAF strikes a terrorist cell in the Beit Lahia area, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre.

IDF eliminates terrorist cell in Beit Lahia area

Defense Minister:

'One-sided draft notices are a failure'

Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized the intention of the IDF to send 14,000 additional recruitment orders to haredim by May.

'One-sided draft notices are a failure'

IDF suspends soldiers who fired into Gaza during megilla reading

Reservists film themselves firing towards Gaza as Haman's name is mentioned during a reading of the Scroll of Esther, with one wearing a clown hat instead of a helmet and vest.

IDF suspends soldiers who fired into Gaza during megilla reading

Samaria:

IDF searches for suspects after alert in Harasha

Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of terrorists sounded in community of Harasha in the Binyamin region. IDF says a number of suspects who were identified near the community fled after fire was opened at them. Searches continue.

IDF searches for suspects after alert in Harasha

Defense Minister:

IDF will remain at security points in Lebanon indefinitely

Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain at 5 locations in southern Lebanon as long as this is necessary to prevent Hezbollah from threatening the residents of northern Israel.

IDF will remain at security points in Lebanon indefinitely

10/7 attack on Nir Oz:

6 hours of kidnapping & murder, IDF arrived after terrorists left

Investigation into the October 7 attack in Nir Oz finds serious failures by IDF to understand the scope of the attack and send forces to protect the town.

6 hours of kidnapping & murder, IDF arrived after terrorists left