IDF

Amid smuggling accusations:

Bedouin battalion removed from Gaza border crossing

Following reports of smuggling involving soldiers and commanders, the IDF reassigned the battalion from Kerem Shalom to reduce risk and refresh forces.

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IDF nighttime operation in Lebanon

Forces from the 769th Brigade overnight in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons.

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir meets senior Pentagon officials

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir spent the weekend in Washington for a series of high-level security meetings with his American counterparts.

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Inside the tunnel uncovered under Khan Yunis

During the IDF's operation to clear the Khan Yunis area east of the Yellow Line, forces from Brigade 188 and Yahalom destroyed an underground route hundreds of meters long.

First time since war

Rafah Crossing reopens today

Beginning this morning (Sunday), limited movement of Gaza residents will be permitted through the border with Egypt, under international supervision and remote Israeli screening.

Exited Rafah tunnel

IDF captures key Hamas commander

The IDF and Shin Bet arrest Hamas commander who was among eight terrorists who exited a tunnel in Rafah. Three terrorists were eliminated, and searches continue for the remaining terrorists.

Over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and engineering vehicles in southern Lebanon used to rebuild terror sites, violating ceasefire terms.

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Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Border Police arrested Hadar Shahada based on intelligence that he had planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

IDF eliminates 3 terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel

The IDF confirms that overnight, eight terrorists were identified who emerged from a terror tunnel in eastern Rafah.

Kosher food and no women

The IDF's new guidelines for integrating haredim

IDF Chief of Staff approves orders intended to ensure that every haredi soldier maintains the same way of life he did at home before enlisting.

'The IDF wants haredim? It needs to be more Jewish'

Researcher Tal Kopel: "Haredi integration should come from a sense of mission, not coercion and threats. For that to happen, the army must provide equal representation of Jewish values within its ranks.

IDF stops Israelis attempting to infiltrate Syria

IDF forces apprehended approximately 15 members of the Bashan Vanguard movement near the entrance to Qunaitra and transferred them to police custody.

IDF chief applauds Logistics Directorate's critical role

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Technological and Logistics Directorate, stressing, 'Victory begins with our logistical capability; you are, the nation’s entire safety net.'

IDF investigates arson attack on Bedouin structures

IDF responds to report of Israeli civilians setting fire to two structures belonging to the Bedouin community in Mukhmas; condemns violence.

IDF warns:

Hamas significantly strengthening thanks to humanitarian Aid

IDF says Hamas is strengthening significantly thanks to humanitarian aid and smuggling. During the war, 112,000 aid trucks and 55,000 tons of medical equipment entered the Strip.

IDF commander tells all:

How the IDF recovered Ran Gvili's body

In an Arutz Sheva interview, the deputy commander of the IDF Rabbinate combat unit recounts Operation Courageous Heart to recover Ran Gvili.

IDF officer injured by Arab rioter

Two female Palestinian Authority suspects detained following attack on woman IDF officer.

Attempted attack during operation to locate Ran Gvili

Two terrorists approached reserve soldiers from the Alexandroni Brigade while they were conducting a search while attempting to locate the last hostage.

Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals

Number of draft-dodgers rose from 13,000 to 68,000 in just two years, IDF official says.

700 Graves Opened:

New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.

Race Against Time:

Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

An officer from the Yahalom special engineering unit describes working against a razor-thin deadline and under extreme conditions to extract the last hostage from Gaza.

'Objective completed'

IDF Chief of Staff recites Shehecheyanu blessing

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and senior commanders saluted Master Sergeant Ran Gvili as his body was returned from Gaza, marking the completion of the mission to bring home all hostages.

Footage from Gaza:

IDF Chief and soldiers salute Ran Gvili

IDF Chief of Staff, the Southern Command chief, commanders, and soldiers from Division 252 in the Gaza Strip sing Hatikva and salute Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, after his body was recovered in the Gaza Strip.

Behind Op. Courageous Heart

New footage from the mission to find Ran Gvili

Covert arrests and interrogations led IDF forces to a Shuja'iyya cemetery, where engineering teams inspected over 200 graves in a coordinated search operation.

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IDF soldiers sing over Ran Gvili's casket

After recovering the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili, IDF soldiers sang 'Ani Ma'amin', a song of faith in the coming of the Messiah.

No breakthrough in search for last hostage

IDF preparing support system for those digging up graves in effort to locate missing Yasam officer Ran Gvili.

Military correspondent:

Why is PM's Office complimenting Hamas?

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh claims Cabinet is acting like a rubber stamp on Rafah crossing, says he is troubled by what he describes as Israel granting Hamas a 'certificate of integrity.'

Bereaved Cousin:

'Fallen soldier was a man of faith even in the hardest times'

Yosef, whose cousin Asael Babad died of his wounds last week three months after being wounded in the war, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the loss and the memories he leaves behind.

In northern Gaza cemetery:

IDF launches mission to search for Ran Gvili

IDF conducting extensive searches for remains of last hostage after reaching based on intelligence information.

Four Palestinians arrested on suspicion of throwing firebombs

Four residents of al-Aroub were arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at security forces. Another suspect was shot on for throwing stones near Route 1.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

The IDF struck a structure from which Hezbollah terrorists operated in the Bir al-Sansal area in southern Lebanon

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IDF destroys 4 km-long terror tunnel in southern Gaza

7th Brigade Combat Team in southern Gaza locates launchers, weapons, and terrorist infrastructure.

IDF soldier arrested after posing as abductor of Palestinian Arab

A Military Police jail warden is suspected of posing as an abductor, sending photos of a detainee to his family and demanding ransom for his release.

Betting streak worries Israeli security forces

The IDF and the ISA suspect a security official used classified information to place bets on Polymarket, a platform for wagering on future political and security scenarios.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

IDF says Hezbollah terrorists took control of civilian areas, facilitated the transfer of weapons and operatives, and embedded terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population.

Weapons and hideouts

Terror tunnel found just a few hundred meters from Israel

IDF forces from the Kfir Brigade and Yahalom unit dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas tunnel east of the Yellow Line in Gaza, containing weapons and hideouts just hundreds of meters from Israel.

Chief of Staff

Large-scale counter-terror op underway in Hebron

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visits Tomb of the Patriarchs. 'The security of the residents is a top priority for IDF troops in the sector.'

Supreme Court publishes name of 'imposter officer'

The Supreme Court has lifted a long-standing publication ban, revealing the identity of the “imposter officer" who infiltrated sensitive Southern Command facilities in the early days of the war.

Parashat Bo:

Why Jews need a spiritual army as well

Why did the Torah call the Jews who left Egypt an army?

'No one will go to the army':

Recordings of haredi rabbis revealed

The haredi rabbis leading the conscription bill were heard in recordings estimating that there will be no genuine attempt to enlist the haredi community, while the suspended budgets would still be reinstated.

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah liaison officer Abu Ali Salameh in southern Lebanon, citing his role in embedding terror infrastructure in civilian areas and obstructing enforcement actions.

Steps away from disaster:

Top IDF unit probes serious incident

The IDF released the findings of its inquiry into a friendly fire incident in Nablus, citing a navigation failure and procedural violations, and announced dismissals and reprimands within the Duvdevan Unit.

Special interview:

Intensive brigade exercise prepares future NCOs for battle

Bislach NCO cadets complete an exceptional brigade exercise, as Lt. Col. A. reflects on the commanders’ shift from Gaza battles to training the next generation."

Chief of Staff warned: Mandatory service must be extended

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir sent a sharply worded letter to the Prime Minister and the Defense Minister, warning that delays in the Draft Law and the lack of an extension to mandatory service create an immediate risk.

Helicopter malfunction prevents smuggling drone interception

An attack helicopter on a test flight arrived to intercept a drone smuggling arms from Egypt, but the interception failed due to a weapons malfunction.

Torah scroll in memory of fallen soldier adorned with his helmet

Family and friends in Raanana dedicated a Torah scroll topped with a silver crown containing Dan Wajdenbaum’s combat helmet, honoring the fallen soldier two years on.

Despite drop in terror:

IDF reports rise in rock and firebomb attacks

While terror attacks decreased by 78% in 2025, the last three months of the year saw a sharp uptick in rock and Molotov cocktail attacks.

Right-wing MK infuriates IDF

The IDF says MK Tzvi Succot entered Area A near Jericho without prior coordination, while Succot claims he was escorted by troops and left immediately when instructed.

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Secular reservist: Without hesder yeshivas, there's no army

Alon Malik, a non-religious infantry reservist, defends IDF's hesder track, says attempts to harm it will deal deadly blow to IDF.

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

After commanding the medical units of the IDF’s combat divisions in both the northern and southern arenas, Lt. Col. Dr. A. tells Arutz Sheva how lessons learned on the battlefield are implemented in real time - and how they are saving lives.

In Hebron

Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation

Security forces launch an operation in Hebron to thwart terrorism and locate weapons. The operation will continue for several days.

Four months in prison for Arab who spat at IDF officer

Ahmad Muhammad, 25, from the PA city of Huwara, spat at an officer in uniform in Ramat Gan and fled the scene.

As Iran threat looms:

Israel's Air Force gets another tool to even the odds

Three new Lockheed Martin F-35i “Adir" fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Airbase and will join the 116th Squadron and the 140th Squadron.

One Year Later:

IDF reveals operation to recover Oron Shaul

Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.

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IDF: Mission completed in southern Lebanon

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

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Seized Gaza documents reveal Hamas intent to raid Judea, Samaria

Channel 12 News reveals IDF‑seized Gaza documents show Hamas intended to raid communities in Judea and Samaria, prompting updated IDF scenarios and new operational planning.

IDF Spokesman:

Military at peak readiness as regional tensions rise

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military is fully prepared on all fronts, urges public to rely on official updates, and confirms no change in Home Front guidelines.

Rabbi Kalmanson attacks draft law:

'A danger to Israel; Hashem will not forgive them.'

'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.

Unique incident:

Soldiers transfer a herd of goats from Syria to Judea and Samaria

The Military Police investigated the transfer of a herd of 250 goats from Syria to breeding farms in Judea and Samaria by soldiers, during an operational activity.