News and updates about IDF

IDF considering extending service for Hesder students

Several thousand students in Hesder Yeshivas currently in the IDF were supposed to be discharged at the beginning of summer but may have their service extended.

IDF considering extending service for Hesder students

Northern Command commander:

'We are at war and it doesn't end with Hezbollah'

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, discussed the situation on the northern border and said that Israel successfully thwarted a large number of terrorist operatives.

'We are at war and it doesn't end with Hezbollah'

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Nisim Kachlon fell in battle in Gaza

Kachlon, 21 from Hadera, served as a combat soldier in the 435th Battalion of the Givati Brigade.

Staff Sergeant Nisim Kachlon fell in battle in Gaza

Israeli Air Force resumes training exercises

Training will focus on increasing the IAF's readiness for war in the northern arena and will include massive, long-range strikes, flying deep into enemy territory, and surprise exercises.

Israeli Air Force resumes training exercises

Reports in Lebanon:

At least 7 dead in strike attributed to Israel

Media outlets in Lebanon say the strike attributed to Israel targeted the building of the Islamic Emergency and Relief Center in the village of Hebbariye.

At least 7 dead in strike attributed to Israel

Photos:

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

Photos of IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria, and of IDF troops holding readiness drills on the northern border.

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

IDF Spokesman confirms:

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

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

Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

Samaria:

Palestinian Arab shot attempting to seize soldier's rifle

A Palestinian Authority Arab terrorist attempted to snatch a weapon from an IDF soldier during an operation in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus. The soldier fired towards the suspect and wounded him.

Palestinian Arab shot attempting to seize soldier's rifle

IDF posts grafittied with swastikas and praise for Hamas

A short time after the IDF withdrew forces from the Samaria city of Huwara, abandoned posts were vandalized with graffiti praising terrorism.

IDF posts grafittied with swastikas and praise for Hamas

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

Rockets fired at Israel from humanitarian area in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. IDF retaliation avoids harm to civilians.

IDF destroys post used to launch rockets at Ashdod

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Israeli forces have concluded a large-scale operation in the Hamad neighborhood of Khan Yunis.

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Weapons hidden in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Kalashnikovs, grenades, explosives, mortars and magazines found in maternity ward during operation at Shifa Hospital.

Weapons hidden in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

As part of the ISA operation, a significant amount of advanced weapons that had been smuggled into Judea and Samaria were seized.

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

Wounded in battle Yeshiva students dance on Purim

Mevaser Dwight, a student in the Karnei Shomron Hesder Yeshiva, and Second Lieutenant Noam Alon, a student at Yeshivat Hakotel, who were both seriously wounded in Gaza, were filmed dancing at their respective yeshivas.

Wounded in battle Yeshiva students dance on Purim

Toys and a pink closet:

The room where Liri Albag and other hostages were held

Family of the abducted soldier revealed documentation from the room where she was held during the first days of captivity in Gaza. The IDF found blood stains in the room and DNA of other hostages.

The room where Liri Albag and other hostages were held

Shifa Hospital

Commandos uncover weapons hidden among medical supplies

Shayetet 13 Company Commander LTC A. summed up the IDF's activities in Shifa Hospital in Gaza which have entered their sixth day.

Commandos uncover weapons hidden among medical supplies

Watch:

Aircraft eliminates terrorist in tunnel shaft near troops

The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activities in the Shifa Hospital and the Al Amal area.

Aircraft eliminates terrorist in tunnel shaft near troops

Haredi basic training camp:

Special IDF plan for recruiting Haredim

A senior IDF officer notes that the special corps planned for the haredim in the army are not yet full, and says that an accelerated Haredi recruitment program 'will require concessions from the secular society.'

Special IDF plan for recruiting Haredim

Journalist and author on 10/7:

Claims Hamas was on way to TA, but was hit by surprise

Journalist and author, Ilan Kfir, describes the October 7th attack and reveals new information about Hamas' plans in his new book.

Claims Hamas was on way to TA, but was hit by surprise

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Security sources claim that it will be impossible to form a governmental alternative to Hamas, without armed groups in Gaza that are not affiliated with Hamas.

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Khan Yunis:

Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF soldiers identified terror infrastructure and weapons belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization, eliminated terrorists at close range using tank fire, and neutralized threats positioned near the fence.

Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility

65 terrorist targets struck in northern Gaza, 480 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists apprehended at Shifa Hospital as war continues.

IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility

Investigation:

Terrorist spent hours preparing for attack

The terrorist who attacked an Israeli minibus on Friday was equipped with a tactical vest and sniper rifle, and spent hours creating protected firing positions to engage Israeli forces responding to the attack.

Terrorist spent hours preparing for attack

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

Both served on the Hamas emergency boards in various parts of Gaza City.

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

IDF strikes the launchers

50 rockets fired from Lebanon

Earlier, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah manufacturing site in the area of Baalbek.

50 rockets fired from Lebanon

Administrative detainee:

'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

A Palestinian Arab prisoner claims that he was subject to severe degradation and abuse by Israeli forces while in administrative detention. The Israeli forces claim to be investigating his complaint.

'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

Deadly battle:

Drone had eyes on shooter an hour before copter arrived

Drone from nearby settlement had visual contact with terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class Ilay David Garfinkel for an hour, but the chance to end attack without casualties was lost when the batteries died before a combat helicopter could arrive.

Drone had eyes on shooter an hour before copter arrived

Citizens take over after IDF withdraws from guardposts

After the IDF forces guarding the road through the Palestinian city of Huwara withdrew, residents of Samaria began to man the guardposts themselves.

Citizens take over after IDF withdraws from guardposts

Watch:

Binyamin terrorist eliminated

The IDF has published footage of the airstrike that killed the terrorist who shot at a minibus this morning in the Binyamin region.

Binyamin terrorist eliminated

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

The appeal would overturn a decision to allow the activist to remain in his home at least until Purim.

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

One of the senior terrorists whose photo was published last night has not actually been arrested by Israeli troops.

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

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.

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Shifa hospital:

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

600 terrorists arrested, 140 eliminated in operation at Gaza's Shifa Hospital this week, IDF says.

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

Tragedy:

Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist

A Palestinian man killed by IDF reservist in Gush Etzion this morning has been found to be a convert to Judaism, and did not pose a threat. The soldier responsible is under investigation.

Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist

After Jenin operation:

Aircraft eliminate two terrorists near Tulkarm

IDF launches operation at the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, hours after four Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in Jenin.

Aircraft eliminate two terrorists near Tulkarm

Shifa Hospital

IDF locates terrorist funds

As part of the searches at the hospital, the forces located 11 million shekels in USD and Jordanian Dinars that were earmarked for terrorism.

IDF locates terrorist funds

Shifa Hospital

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Several terrorists from Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters' which oversees attacks in Judea and Samaria and was created by terrorists released in the Shalit deal were arrested by IDF forces.

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts situational assessment at Shia Hospital, where hundreds of Hamas terrorists have been arrested or killed, hints at elimination of Hamas's number 3.

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

Jenin:

Four terrorists killed in drone strike

Footage shows the moment an IDF UAV struck a vehicle, killing at least three terrorists in Jenin.

Four terrorists killed in drone strike

Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

After the rabbi of a battalion in northern Israel discovered that the event scheduled for his soldiers was organized by Christian missionaries and the food was unsupervised the commander decided to cancel it.

Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers to President Biden and VP Harris: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

For the first time:

Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

IDF confirms that a cruise missile fired from Yemen on Sunday night fell near the city of Eilat. IDF investigating why the missile was not intercepted.

Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Dozens of prominent terrorists in the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations who were involved in directing terror in Judea and Samaria, arrested at Shifa Hospital.

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

As part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border and in accordance with the situational assessment, the "Heharim" (The Mountains) Brigade, a new IDF brigade that will operate on the Syria-Lebanon border, was established.

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

Watch:

Egoz Unit raid and elimination of terrorists

Maglan and Egoz Unit soldiers operated in the center of the 'Hamad' area and raided dozens of terror targets located inside multi-story buildings.

Egoz Unit raid and elimination of terrorists

Judea and Samaria:

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

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

Watch:

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

Nighttime operation in Gaza:

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

Hamas fears:

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

IDF Chief of Staff:

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

Smotrich:

'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