News and updates about IDF

IDF creates tunnel detection team

The new team includes both military and civilian personnel and is intended to locate offensive tunnels from PA territory.

IDF creates tunnel detection team

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

The commander of the Shayetet 13 commandos details the operationin the Shifaa Hospital in Gaza.

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

IDF, Shin Bet carry out counter-terrorism operation at Gaza hospital, seize terrorist funds, and arrest dozens of terrorists.

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

Hamas' Internal Security official eliminated

The IDF says Faiq Mabhouh was eliminated in an encounter with the troops while armed and hiding in a compound at the Shifa hospital, from which he operated and advanced terrorist activity.

Hamas' Internal Security official eliminated

Matan from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov, 20, from Jerusalem, served in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.

Matan from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

Terrorists fire from buildings in Shifa hospital

Over the past few hours, the troops identified terrorist fire toward them from a number of hospital buildings. The forces engaged the terrorists and identified several hits.

Terrorists fire from buildings in Shifa hospital

IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

IDF troops launch precise operation in the area of the Shifa Hospital based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists.

IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

IDF says a suspicious aerial target crossed into Israeli territory from the Red Sea and fell into an open area north of the city of Eilat. No damage was caused and no injuries were reported.

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

Israel will use Issa's body as a bargaining chip

Palestinian Arab sources say that Hamas realized that the bodies of Marwan Issa and another military leader are buried under a tunnel in Nuseirat.

Israel will use Issa's body as a bargaining chip

As soon as it is decided we will act with full force

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi discusses the current situation on all fronts and addresses various cases in which high-ranking commanders were reprimanded.

As soon as it is decided we will act with full force

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, strongly criticizes the General Staff and the round of appointments in the IDF during the war.

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

Resident of border village threatens IDF soldiers

A resident of Aramsha traveling in Kibbutz Adamit allegedly ignored the soldiers' orders, which pertained to the tense security situation in the area, blocked the entrance to the Kibbutz, and threatened them.

Resident of border village threatens IDF soldiers

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

The length of the destroyed tunnel is over two and a half kilometers, crossing battalions and brigades and connecting the northern and southern Gaza Strip.

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

IDF planes strike 4 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorist infrastructure and a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Aitaroun, a military compound belonging to the terrorist organization in Aalma El Chaeb, and observation posts in Marwahin and Ayta ash Shab.

IDF planes strike 4 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

18 terrorists in Gaza eliminated from air, land

Over the past day approximately 18 terrorists were killed by sniper, shell, and aerial fire. During one of the strikes, IDF troops identified and directed an air strike against four terrorists operating adjacent to the forces.

18 terrorists in Gaza eliminated from air, land

Soldier seriously injured in battle in central Gaza

A soldier from Battalion 601 was seriously injured on Friday in a battle in the central Gaza Strip. The soldier was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Soldier seriously injured in battle in central Gaza

Syrian soldier injured in Israeli strike

Opposition sources in Syria say that the attack attributed to Israel was aimed at Hezbollah targets in the city of Yabrud, located near the border with Lebanon.

Syrian soldier injured in Israeli strike

'We are in a multi-front war'

Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the Binyamin region of Judea and Samaria and evaluated the forces' preparedness for Ramadan.

'We are in a multi-front war'

IDF eliminates terrorists from the air

IDF troops eliminated approximately 15 terrorists over the past day. During joint IDF and IAF operational activity in Khan Yunis, a fighter jet struck and destroyed a Hamas weapons storage facility.

IDF eliminates terrorists from the air

COS reprimands general who criticized politicians

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reprimands Brigadier General Dan Goldfus, who took advantage of a press conference to send a message to the government: Acted contrary to what was expected of him.

COS reprimands general who criticized politicians

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

IDF accompanies ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization which arrived in the maritime space of the Gaza Strip.

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

Terrorists open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

IDF releases exclusive footage of Palestinian Arab terrorists opening fire on Gazan civilians in South Zeytun in the Strip, an incident which Hamas blamed on Israel.

Terrorists open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

The Duvdevan Unit operated over the week in Judea and Samaria, arresting and eliminating terrorists and seizing weapons.

IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Tunnel containing weapons, explosives, and rocket launchers found under agricultural field near Gaza residential neighborhood.

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Terrorists fire on Gazans waiting for aid convoy

IDF says gunmen shot at civilians waiting for convoy of 31 aid trucks whose entry into Gaza Israel facilitated.

Terrorists fire on Gazans waiting for aid convoy

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

South African Board of Jewish Deputies blasts Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who announced that dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the IDF would be arrested.

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Gazan “ministry of health” claims dozens were killed by Israeli gunfire while awaiting aid trucks. IDF: The reports are false.

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Two armed terrorists arrested in Gush Etzion

Security patrol of Kfar Eldad arrests two Palestinian Arab terrorists who were armed with a large knife and a sword. No injuries reported.

Two armed terrorists arrested in Gush Etzion

The largest ever recruitment of Yeshiva students

Where do these people come from? From a great perception of Torah, which we call "the Torah of the Land of Israel" in the way of Rabbi Kook.

The largest ever recruitment of Yeshiva students

'Supreme Court should publish the name of the spy'

MK Almog Cohen claims to have found the name of an IDF soldier caught releasing highly sensitive information at the beginning of the war, but the Supreme Court still refuses to allow the spy's name to be made public.

'Supreme Court should publish the name of the spy'

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

Soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who were en route to join their battalion in Gaza stopped at the scenes of the October 7th massacre to sing and pray.

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

IDF prepares for maritime humanitarian aid to Gaza

For the first time, the IDF has completed preparations to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from the sea.

IDF prepares for maritime humanitarian aid to Gaza

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

IDF ground troops continue to operate in coordination with the Air Force in southern Gaza.

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

Muhammad Abu Hasna was a combat support operative in Hamas’ military wing. He was also involved in taking control of humanitarian aid and distributing it to Hamas terrorists.

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

'You must be worthy of the soldiers and fallen'

98th Division commander Brig. Gen. Dan Goldfus addressed the press and called on the government to work for unity.

'You must be worthy of the soldiers and fallen'

IDF strikes building containing 15 terrorists

During the forces' activity, soldiers from the Maglan, Egoz, and Givati Reconnaissance Units apprehended a number of terrorists, including a commander from Hamas’ Nukhba Forces.

IDF strikes building containing 15 terrorists

Gallant: 'We will reach every necessary location'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the Gazan coast and observed the work carried out in preparation for the maritime aid corridor.

Gallant: 'We will reach every necessary location'

Sephardi Chief Rabbi explains himself

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Sephardic Chief Rabbi, clarifies: Comments were directed against the recruitment of those engaged in Torah learning, those who do not study 'absolutely forbidden from finding excuses not to serve.'

Sephardi Chief Rabbi explains himself

Terrorist carried device with 20 kg of explosives

This attack plan is reminiscent of the suicide attacks in Israel in the 1990s.

Terrorist carried device with 20 kg of explosives

Aid trucks enter Gaza through new IDF route

In a pilot program, six humanitarian aid trucks enter northern Gaza via the "96th" gate on the security fence.

Aid trucks enter Gaza through new IDF route

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria

Earlier today, the IDF struck two Hezbollah military infrastructures on the Syrian front.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria

Body of US citizen SGT Itay Chen held by Hamas

Chen, aged 19 when he fell, served as a combat soldier in the 75th Battalion of the Saar Hagolan (7th) formation.

Body of US citizen SGT Itay Chen held by Hamas

Terrorist who fired rockets toward Israel eliminated

Troops monitored the source of the fire, identified the terrorist who exited the launch site and directed an aircraft that struck the terrorist.

Terrorist who fired rockets toward Israel eliminated

IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

Officials in Lebanon say at least one civilian was killed and several others injured in the Israeli strikes in the Beqaa Valley.

IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

'Who are you to tell the IDF who should lead?'

MK Elazar Stern denounced Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for claiming that the IDF no longer has the mandate to make any appointments of senior officers.

'Who are you to tell the IDF who should lead?'

Hamas number 3 targeted, death unconfirmed

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

Hamas number 3 targeted, death unconfirmed

Terrorist killed on way to carry out suicide attack

Jenin resident with gun and a ready-to-use explosive device killed while on his way into Israel to carry out a suicide attack in the immediate term.

Terrorist killed on way to carry out suicide attack

Gallant hints at assassination of Hamas leader

Defense Minister meets General Staff leaders, lauds recent 'successes' in apparent reference to death of Hamas' number 3 in Gaza, Marwan Issa.

Gallant hints at assassination of Hamas leader

IDF transfers Palestinian orphans to Bethlehem

A large IDF force was assigned to bring a group of more than 70 orphans and adult chaperones from the Gaza Strip to Palestinian Authority territory.

IDF transfers Palestinian orphans to Bethlehem

Terrorists open fire from next to woman, children

After terrorists open fire on soldiers in Khan Yunis, 'Matador' missile eliminates them while avoiding harm to woman and 2 children in the next room.

Terrorists open fire from next to woman, children

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

IDF Officer and MDA Volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David fell in battle over the weekend. 'He cared for the dozens of volunteers as though they were his children.'

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

Soldiers welcome Torah scroll in Gaza

After an extended period of protecting the various routes in the Gaza Strip, the soldiers received a Torah scroll to use during prayer services during the week and on Shabbat.

Soldiers welcome Torah scroll in Gaza

Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

Major (res.) Amishar Ben David was laid to rest in Jerusalem. His father eulogized: 'You went up from the lower army to the army of heaven.'

Fallen soldier's sons recite Kaddish prayer

The bombshell

Rabbi Yitschak Yossef's statements must be understood in the context of how the issue of haredi draft is being used for politial ends. In truth, for the IDF, the enlistment of ten-thousand Haredim would be more of a headache than a salvation.

The bombshell

Soldier injured in Gaza, arrested for taking weapons

Haruv Unit soldier volunteered to serve in Gaza and was arrested by the Military Police for illegally taking weapons from the battlefield. His lawyer: 'He should not be detained.'

Soldier injured in Gaza, arrested for taking weapons

SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

Gal, 29, from Jerusalem, served in the fire support company of the Bislamach Brigade's 450th Battalion.

SFC Michael Gal fell in battle in the Gaza Strip

IDF practices combat supply drops in northern Israel

Forces exercised the transportation of equipment, water, fuel, and ammunition in an emergency scenario to forces operating in the northern arena.

IDF practices combat supply drops in northern Israel

Terrorist who killed Amishar Ben David eliminated

13 terrorists eliminated over last day during battles in Gaza, including terrorist who killed IDF major.

Terrorist who killed Amishar Ben David eliminated

Evacuation of casualties from Samaria bombing

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan calls for drastic action 'to keep northern Samaria from becoming southern Lebanon.'

Evacuation of casualties from Samaria bombing

The only solution to Hezbollah is a military one

Israel must take back the advantage and defeat Hezbollah like the IDF is defeating Hamas in Gaza. Op-ed.

The only solution to Hezbollah is a military one