IDF

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah rockets hit church in southern Lebanon

IDF releases footage of Hezbollah rockets hitting an Orthodox church in southern Lebanon, in an area in which IDF soldiers are not operating.

IDF Chief of Staff:

Over 7,500 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated since start of war

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says Hezbollah has suffered 'significant and unprecedented' damage, vows military to continue striking Hezbollah targets and expanding operations to protect northern communities.

Waiting to return to the battlefield:

401st Brigade commander sends message to his soldiers

Col. Meir Biderman, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone, spoke with his soldiers over the communications system, shared details of his recovery process, and strengthened the battalions fighting on the ground.

Legitimate?

IDF troops, equipment turned into VIP tourist attraction

Foreign VIP tourists toured an active Jordan Valley military base with IDF escorts, ATVs, and operational vehicles without approval.

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir addressed a command course graduation and warned against politicizing the military, saying the army’s sole mission is protecting Israel and its citizens.

IDF reveals:

Multiple top Hezbollah commanders eliminated in past two weeks

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated, 800 of them were killed after the start of the ceasefire understandings.

'Sorry I couldn't protect you'

Sergeant Rotem Yanai laid to rest

Family and friends gather to pay final respects to Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack on a military base in the north.

Watch: Netanyahu visits Hashmonaim Brigade

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits haredi Hashmonaim Brigade, tells soldiers he hopes future haredi IDF Chief of Staff will emerge from their ranks.

Hezbollah Drone Threat:

Parents warned, IDF decided otherwise

A letter sent two months ago by parents of soldiers serving at the Goren Workshop base, where the late Corporal Rotem Yanai was killed, warned of the danger. The IDF chose to ignore it.

Blank Cheque:

Senior IDF officer flies to U.S. to secure drone solution

IDF Ground Forces chief Nadav Lotan will carry out emergency procurement with no budget limit. At the same time, Israeli defense officials have assured the public that work is underway to develop defenses domestically.

IDF strikes two senior Hamas terrorists in Gaza

The IDF announced this evening that the army struck two central Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip.

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Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

The IDF has released special footage of the landing of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker and transport aircraft at Nevatim Air Base.

New refueling plane lands in Israel

Israeli Air Force receives first of six Boeing KC-46 'Gideon' refueling and transport aircraft.

IDF reveals: Spike in haredi enlistment

IDF publishes new data showing record number of haredi recruits, combat soldiers.

IDF confirms:

Mohammed Odeh eliminated 10 days after predecessor

Hamas and Israel confirm that Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh, an architect of the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet

'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Netanyahu stated at the beginning of the cabinet meeting that the IDF is deepening its operations in Lebanon and fortifying the security zone.

IDF ground forces operating beyond the “Yellow Line" in Lebanon

The censor has allowed publication that IDF forces are operating beyond the Yellow Line where they were as part of the ceasefire agreement.

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IDF destroys 11 km of Hamas tunnels in Beit Hanoun

Security forces located and destroyed approximately 11 kilometers of Hamas terror tunnels in Beit Hanoun.

Upon release from PA prison

IDF arrests Ido Zoldan's murderer

Security forces arrested a terrorist in Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority policeman who was involved in the attack in which Ido Zoldan was murdered in 2007 in Samaria.

The haredi who gave up a promotion to stay in combat service

Captain (res.) Rabbi Yehuda Weitzman, 34, a Gur Hasid, describes his journey from the study hall to full military service and a post as rabbi in the Hashmonaim Brigade.

Starting today:

Early alerts for launches from Lebanon

Home Front Command says it will provide preliminary alerts for rocket and missile fire from Lebanon when operational conditions allow, adding up to two minutes of preparation time before sirens.

Escalation continues

IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

The IDF said it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons depots and command centers across Lebanon.

Reservists mobilized

IDF expected to expand operations in Lebanon

The IDF has begun mobilizing reserve forces to begin amping up ground operations against Hezbollah as the terrorist organization continues to violate the ceasefire.

Award-winning soldier remembers fallen brother

At the Chief of Staff’s excellence ceremony, the brother of Ariel ben Moshe, who was killed during the October 7th massacre, delivered an emotional speech describing his brother’s relentless drive for excellence.

New strategy

Hezbollah launches 'commander hunt' using drones

An intelligence report says Hezbollah is intensifying drone attacks and targeting senior IDF commanders in southern Lebanon and along the border.

Ahead of escalation?

IDF tightens restrictions in communities in northern Israel

Home Front Command tightens defense guidelines along the northern border, reducing permissible gathering sizes starting Tuesday.

Northern Command Chief's warning to Hezbollah

Major General Rafi Milo makes it clear that Hezbollah has crossed a red line from the army's perspective. "We will not tolerate firing on the home front."

'No one will forget you'

Sergeant Nehoray Leizer laid to rest

19-year-old Sergeant Nehoray Leizer was laid to rest in his hometown of Eilat after he was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon.

IDF Chief in the north:

IDF prepared to resume combat against Iran immediately

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approves continued combat plans in the north, vows intensified strikes on Hezbollah amid ongoing operations

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Hamas terrorist who participated in Oct. 7th massacre eliminated

The IDF eliminated a Hamas sniper who infiltrated the Zikim base during the brutal October 7th massacre.

Proposed bill to benefit haredi draft evaders

If passed, the new law would require a special area of military prisons to be set aside for detainees with specific faith-based needs.

Missile-cam footage:

Terrorist attempts to flee on motorcycle and is eliminated

IDF publishes footage showing the elimination of terrorists operating in southern Lebanon.

With a gun and Torah

Photo of haredi soldier moves Israel

Photojournalist Chaim Goldberg snapped a picture of military rabbi Captain (Res.) Yehuda Weitzman en route to his base, armed with an assault rifle and a Torah scroll.

Equipment stolen from car

Officer investigated over serious security offense

Military equipment and a classified radio were stolen from the vehicle of an officer who was on sick leave, and the Military Intelligence Service has opened an investigation against him on suspicion of harming state security.

Lebanon:

Two soldiers moderately and lightly wounded by explosive drone

An IDF soldier was moderately wounded and another soldier was lightly wounded by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. The two were evacuated for medical treatment.

Dramatic footage:

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

Female combat photographer Staff Sgt. S., injured in southern Lebanon, captured the moment of the hit and her evacuation with her helmet cam.

Hebron:

Hamas terrorists who planned shooting attack arrested

IDF soldiers in Hebron arrested three terrorists affiliated with a Hamas-linked terrorist network who planned to carry out a shooting attack in the immediate timeframe.

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers ahead of Shavuot

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited wounded in hospitals and emphasized that the IDF continues to operate in all theaters on high alert.

IDF launches new technological unit

The “Alumot" unit in the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate will operate with all branches and bodies within the IDF to adapt technological solutions to operational users.

IDF releases footage from wounded combat photographer

One of the women in the IDF Spokesperson's Operational Documentation Platoon was seriously wounded yesterday in a battle in Lebanon. The IDF released the materials she filmed while under fire.

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Armored Brigade commander's helicopter evacuation

Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.

Rabbi's Letter To Pope:

'Itamar died respecting the sanctity of a church'

Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

Reserve Battalion Commander suspected of looting in Lebanon

A reserve officer is suspected of looting a generator during fighting in southern Lebanon, loading it onto a military vehicle, and transporting it into Israeli territory.

Duvedan soldiers arrest terrorist who planned to commit an attack

In two undercover operations in under 12 hours, soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit arrested two wanted terrorists in Qabatiya and Shechem (Nablus).

PM, Katz on eastern border

“Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"

Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister held a security tour of the 96th Division area. "We take into account that our enemies want to invade, the people of Israel trust you"

IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"

The IDF clarifies that the soldier was not tried for wearing a Messiah patch, but for a disciplinary offense.

Chief of Staff

'IDF is on the highest level of alert'

Chief Staff Eyal Zamir, holds discussion with all division commanders. 'In every arena, we are removing threats and acting first and foremost to deepen the damage to the enemy and safeguard the security of our civilians and soldiers.'

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

The Commander of the 401st Armoured Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, wounded, along with other soldiers, as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.

Motive under investigation

Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin

Two people suffered minor and very minor injuries as a result of a ramming incident on Route 60 near the town of Ofra. Authorities are investigating whether it was terror-related.

Armed Bedouins attempt to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Bedouins arrived at the Nabi Musa training base and tried to steal military equipment and ammunition.

Southern Command chief:

Reduced sentence of soldier disciplined over uniform patch

Commanders of Nahal Brigade and 162nd Division recommend ten-day reduction of sentence for soldier who wore a 'Messiah' patch on his uniform.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Nahal soldiers’ parents:

‘We will not remain silent over this injustice’

Parents of soldiers decry the punishment of a Nahal combat soldier who was sentenced to 30 days in jail and removed from combat service, saying the decision has badly damaged morale in the company.

Live:

IDF fighters take control of Gaza-bound flotilla

A naval operation hundreds of kilometers from Israel’s shores: Naval commando fighters have begun operating to stop the flotilla ships that departed from Turkey en route to the Gaza Strip

UTJ MK:

Shortage of soldiers? Just politics

MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

A new military order applies Israel’s death penalty law for terrorists in Judea and Samaria, reshaping military court policy.

IDF reports shortage of 12,000 troops

The Manpower Directorate presented a plan to fill ranks across seven combat arenas, including the establishment of a new haredi brigade.