IDF

Smotrich:

Chief of Staff insisted Givati soldiers face harsh punishment

Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims brigade commanders wanted to close the case, but says the IDF Chief of Staff demanded severe punishment for the soldiers.

First time since June:

UAV infiltrates Israel from Lebanon

Sirens sound in the Galilee panhandle for the first time in months following suspected drone infiltration. The IDF launches interceptors at a suspicious target. No injuries reported.

Haredi commander heeds rabbi’s call and leaves IDF

A haredi commander serving in a classified technological unit in the IDF resigned following a direct instruction he received from a Shas Council of Torah Sages member.

Shin Bet raids terrorist's home

New details from the arrest of a senior Hamas official

In a joint IDF-Shin Bet operation, a terrorist working to reestablish the organization in northern Gaza was arrested and taken to Israel for questioning.

Head of Hamas Internal Security arrested in Gaza

ISA special forces entered a structure in the Gaza City area and apprehended the head of Hamas’ Internal Security in the Gaza Strip.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt wounded IDF veterans’ campus tour

Despite an aggressive anti-Israel protest at their first US campus event, wounded IDF veterans Eliyahu Green and Ariel Saat vowed to continue sharing their stories of October 7, combat and recovery with students across the US.

IDF strikes Hamas commander in northern Gaza to remove threat

The eliminated terrorist had advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to rehabilitate the capabilities of Hamas.

Israel confirms:

Unusual operation in Gaza, senior Hamas terrorist arrested

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms a senior Hamas terrorist was captured in Gaza following reports of heavy gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza City.

New senior IDF appointments

Bar Kalifa to head Central Command

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves sweeping IDF appointments, including Dado Bar Kalifa as Central Command chief following controversy over the nomination.

Judea and Samaria

Israel launches major crackdown on illegal construction

Israeli forces demolish illegal construction near the security fence and an ancient archaeological site in two-day enforcement operation in Area C.

‘Every Jew must feel committed’

French cousins enlist in the IDF

After making Aliyah from France, cousins Gad and Elior enlist in the IDF’s Hasmonean Brigade, driven by faith, duty and a desire to defend Israel.

‘Immense fortitude’:

Netanyahu honors reserve combat servicemen and women

Netanyahu meets reserve combat servicemen and women, hears their battlefield stories and joins a photo shoot for an exhibition set to tour Israel and abroad.

Pharmacists suspected of stealing medications from IDF base

Two veteran pharmacists were arrested on suspicion of taking tens of thousands of medications intended for soldiers and selling them on the black market for tens of thousands of shekels.

'This is where I belong'

Haredi recruits speak about enlisting in IDF

Haredi recruits describe their decision to enlist, concerns about the changes ahead, and their determination to maintain their haredi identity and way of life while serving in the IDF.

Smotrich backs Givati soldiers jailed over female paramedic

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands answers from the IDF after hesder soldiers were sent to military prison for refusing to enter a Namer with a female paramedic.

Hesder soldiers:

'It wasn’t an operational mission; it was just for confrontation'

Friends of 15 Rotem Battalion soldiers jailed for ten days say clash involving female paramedic was part of ongoing tensions with their commanders, including a training exercise scheduled for Shabbat.

Givati controversy

16 soldiers jailed after refusing to board APC with female medic

Rotem Battalion commander sentences five hesder yeshiva students to 10 days in military prison for refusing to board an APC with a female paramedic. 11 others receive five-day sentences.

Israel Dog Unit joins IDF Haruv unit in intense overnight drill

IDU handlers and specialized search dogs trained alongside Haruv soldiers in a challenging northern Israel exercise designed to prepare for complex scenarios in hostile terrain.

Peak number of haredi recruits:

From Bnei Brak to IDF: 'I am proud of my son'

Hundreds of haredi recruits arrived at Tel Hashomer induction center, many joining combat tracks, with one Hasmonean Brigade recruit saying: 'We all need to take responsibility, haredi or not.'

Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City

As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.

Thousands of Haredim enlist

A look at the IDF’s new service tracks

The IDF is presenting its range of dedicated tracks - from Paratroopers and Hasmonean Brigade combat soldiers to intelligence researchers and personnel in technology and logistics.

Yotam Haim’s mother sends stunning message to soldier on trial

Iris Haim, whose son was accidentally killed in Gaza, says anger and revenge over the killing of an Israeli by IDF soldiers will only lead to more deaths.

From yeshiva to the intelligence front

As part of the "Headstart Intelligence" project, members of the haredi sector were recruited for intelligence research roles in Brigade 146.

IDF conducts precise strike against terrorists in the Jenin area

IDF drone strikes vehicle carrying three terrorists, including head of a terrorist network in Jenin who was planning attacks, amid heightened security tensions and increased alert levels in Judea and Samaria.

October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 massacre and an Islamic Jihad commander accused of continued attacks.

Police: Car was stolen

Protesters rush to IDF checkpoint over arrest

Haredi protesters block Route 443, believing a draft evader was being detained, but police say he was arrested in a stolen car before his status was discovered.

IDF chief raises alert, orders Judea and Samaria reinforcements

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness ahead of holidays, warns IDF faces threats from Iran to Gaza.

Manual for draft evaders?

Controversial IDF video quickly deleted

IDF removes an AI-generated video explaining how haredi draft evaders can resolve their status and travel abroad, admitting it violated spokesperson guidelines.

‘Blood libel against IDF soldiers’

Katz demands action against former MAG

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to revoke Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s rights and exhaust all military measures in the Sde Teiman leak case.

40 years, one mission:

How Israel finally brought Yehuda Katz home

A decades-long intelligence investigation, repeated missions behind enemy lines and one crucial focus on his tank ultimately helped Israel bring Yehuda Katz home.

New details:

IDF Rabbi permitted co-ed mission, Givati soldiers still refused

New details reveal Givati soldiers refused to board an APC with a female paramedic despite the brigade rabbi’s approval, leading the IDF to cancel the urgent mission.

Stabbing attack foiled, pregnant terrorist arrested

IDF troops apprehended a 38-year-old pregnant terrorist after information was received regarding her intention to carry out a stabbing attack.

IDF probe backs reservist:

PA forces illegally detained Israeli in Area C

IDF investigation finds PA forces unlawfully detained reservist Shlomo Rosenthal at an unauthorized Area C roadblock, contradicting the initial official account.

Golani Brigade dismantles 400 terror sites in southern Lebanon

Troops have dismantled more than 400 terror infrastructure sites and located numerous weapons, including anti-tank missiles, surface-to-air missiles, explosive devices, Kalashnikov rifles, and mortars.

‘Torah strengthens the spirit’:

IDF Chief’s message to yeshiva students

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir shares how his wounded grandfather cried out ‘Shema Yisrael’ in battle, and tells yeshiva students that Torah strengthens the IDF’s spirit.

Exclusive:

Katz intervenes after Givati soldiers punished

Defense Minister Israel Katz vows to address controversy after yeshiva soldiers confined to base for 21 days over refusal to enter APC with female paramedic.

Soldier blasts Bennett over Madma memorial demolition

A soldier who secured Tzvi Succot’s controversial Madma visit says troops supported the demolition and rejects claims that the tour endangered them.

Givati soldiers punished after refusing to ride with female medic

Three Givati soldiers reportedly refused to board a Namer carrying a female medic, citing rabbinic instructions. All soldiers in their platoon were sentenced to 21 days of confinement.

IDF revolutionizes its mehadrin kosher food

Instead of prepared meals for reheating, soldiers will receive fresh, varied Mehadrin kosher food that meets stringent halachic standards.

Katz’s message to Syrian Pres. from Mt. Hermon summit

Defense Minister visits IDF troops at the summit of Mount Hermon and sends a message to Damascus: “As long as there are threats, the IDF will remain here."

Minister Smotrich:

'Monument should be destroyed - but not by individuals'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the terror memorial should have been removed long ago, but insisted that only the IDF has the authority to carry out such actions.

'A clear warning'

Watch: IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites in mosques

IDF launches series of strikes targeting five Hamas weapon storage facilities and a launch site inside mosques and alongside humanitarian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Northern Jerusalem:

IDF and police evacuate UNRWA compound

IDF, Israel Police, and Jerusalem Municipality began evacuating the UNRWA in Kafr Aqab.

Yeshiva student arrested in late-night military raid

Military Police officers in civilian clothes raided a family home in Haifa late at night and arrested a 22-year-old yeshiva graduate.

Terror attack foiled

IDF arrests son of terrorist slain last week

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrest Jenin terrorist Imam Hazzam, who allegedly planned an attack after his father was eliminated during a stabbing attempt.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons caches in Gaza mosques

According to the IDF, dozens of rifles were stored inside the Shati and Deir al-Balah area mosques in violation of international law.

In three months

13 kilometers of terror tunnels destroyed in Gaza

Paratroopers Brigade troops completed their defensive and infrastructure-clearing missions along the “Yellow Line." The tunnel in which the late Lt. Hadar Goldin was held was also destroyed.

‘Hamas stops at nothing’:

Drugs found hidden in Gaza aid supplies

World Central Kitchen staff discover 600 grams of hashish and 162 grams of illicit substances hidden inside humanitarian aid supplies in Gaza.

IDF officer injured in accidental shooting at military base

IDF officer moderately injured by accidental gunfire at Combat Engineering School in the Arava; Military Police launch investigation.

Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel after recent strikes

Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan focused on halting strikes and reducing tensions following recent Israeli military operations.

Three incidents overnight

Israelis enter Area A and are rescued

Three Israelis enter Area A overnight and are located. The Civil Administration stresses: “Entering Area A is life-threatening and prohibited by law."

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed

Earlier today, the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters.

After hours-long manhunt

Terrorist who stabbed Israeli in Jordan Valley captured

The 16-year-old terrorist who stabbed and moderately wounded Elhcanan Hanania was captured following an IDF manhunt in the village of al-Auja, where he carried out the attack.

Terrorist tries to grab soldier’s weapon

.An attempted attack at Rimonim Junction ended with the terrorist being neutralized by a soldier, with no casualties.

Concern in Israel:

Hamas is pressuring the mediators

Hamas is pressuring mediators to issue a statement against Israel. Security forces express concern over kites sent toward the Gaza border.

Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north

Following an Air Force investigation into the October 7 massacre, Squadron 190 has relocated north as the IDF seeks faster response times and greater readiness along Israel’s northern border.

'Shameful'

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's WCK decision

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's decision not to pursue criminal probes over the 2024 deaths in Gaza of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.

IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line

IDF troops in central Gaza detain a Hamas terrorist armed with a knife after he crossed the Yellow Line and entered Israeli territory for questioning.

In Jenin

Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldier and is eliminated

Knife-wielding terrorist attempts to stab an IDF soldier in Jenin. The troops respond with gunfire and eliminate the attacker. No Israeli forces injured.