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Hezbollah launcher hidden in civilian building

Soldiers identified and struck a Hezbollah launcher that had been positioned inside a civilian structure in southern Lebanon, aimed at Israel and IDF troops.

Drone footage:

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

IDF drone identifies Hezbollah terrorist posing an imminent threat to troops and eliminates him as he attempts to flee on a motorcycle.

Attack in Binyamin:

Two IDF soldiers lightly injured, one terrorist eliminated

IDF soldiers operating in the village of Silwad attacked by two terrorists who injured them. One terrorist eliminated and another apprehended.

Cleared for Publication

Civilian Defense Ministry employee killed in Lebanon

Amer Hujeirat, who worked for a contracting company performing engineering works on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, killed by drone in southern Lebanon. His son, 19, lightly injured by shrapnel.

10 km from border:

Hezbollah underground ‘safe city’ destroyed

IDF exposes and destroys a 2 kilometers long tunnel network in the Qantara area of southern Lebanon, where sleeping quarters, weapons stockpiles, and shafts leading to launchers were discovered.

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IDF destroys enormous Hezbollah terror tunnel

The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.

'Bomb the school'

Lebanese student sends irregular message to IDF spokesman

A student from a school in Choueifat, south of Beirut, sent a message to the IDF spokesperson in Arabic, claiming that Hezbollah weapons were hidden in the educational institution.

IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel, seizes arms caches

Yesterday (Monday), IDF soldiers located and struck a weapons storage facility, anti-tank positions, observation posts, and structures used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization for military purposes.

Religious Zionist Rabbis:

'A religious soldier cannot serve in a mixed unit'

Dozens of rabbis convened an emergency meeting following a Supreme Court ruling on integrating female soldiers into the Armored Corps, and ruled that a soldier who observes Jewish law cannot serve in a mixed combat unit.

Three areas simultaneously:

Security forces arrest terror suspects in major raid

IDF and Border Police forces arrested suspects and seized weapons during a counterterrorism operation in multiple areas north of Jerusalem.

Haredi battalion returns to operational duty after controversy

A month after being removed from duty and sent to training following a series of disciplinary incidents, Netzach Yehudah reservists were returned to operational duty this week.

Footage from Lebanon:

Troops dismantle more than 1,000 terrorist infrastructure sites

Troops located hundreds of weapons, including machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, mines, pistols, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, RPG rockets, and mortar shells.

Commanders warn:

IDF lacks adequate response to explosive drone threat

Senior IDF officers expressed frustration with the limited tools available to confront explosive drones besides simply firing at them.

Wounded Soldier's Mother:

'Do something extraordinary for him'

Chava, the mother of soldier Eliav who was seriously wounded in an explosive-drone incident in Lebanon, appeals to the public for an exceptional show of faith for his recovery.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack

Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

Footage from Lebanon:

Golani troops eliminate terrorists, uncover weapons depots

Golani Brigade troops eliminated armed terrorists and uncovered weapons depots in southern Lebanon as part of ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah threats.

Violations continue

Explosive drone detonates near IDF forces in southern Lebanon

An explosive drone was launched toward soldiers operating south of the forward defense line and exploded near them. No casualties were reported.

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IDF demolishes 14 km of Hamas tunnels in northern Gaza

Northern Brigade and Yahalom troops have so far dismantled approximately 14 km of tunnels consisting of living quarters and a large cache of weapons.

IDF failed in defense:

100 Nukhba terrorists against 4 first response team members

Kibbutz Holit members receive results of an operational probe into the 10/7 massacre as they plan their return home, 'we expect real security, lessons to be learned, and different actions in the face of the growing threats along the border even today.'

Death of Sgt. Idan Fooks

Watch: Attack during rescue of wounded troops in Lebanon

Two explosive drones launched at IDF forces evacuating wounded soldiers from the incident in which Sgt. Idan Fooks was killed. One of the drones struck very close to the rescue team.

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Terror tunnel destroyed in southern Gaza

Southern Brigade and Yahalom Unit forces located and destroyed a tunnel where they found berthing rooms, military equipment, and weapons.

Destruction in friendly Lebanese village sparks anger

IDF says it is looking into destruction of infrastructure in village where 220 residents fell fighting alongside IDF troops.

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon after explosive drones target troops. No Israeli injuries reported.

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IDF identifies, eliminates six Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil

IDF troops eliminate six armed Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, after a firefight. No Israeli soldiers injured.

IDF strikes Hezbollah surveillance, foils drone attack

IDF forces struck Hezbollah surveillance and uncovered weapons caches as explosive drones launched by the group detonated near troops in southern Lebanon.

IDF shows Hezbollah’s unlawful use of ambulances

The Hezbollah terrorist organization repeatedly and consistently uses institutions and medical equipment-particularly ambulances-to conceal terrorist activity.

New details on espionage case:

Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

New details reveal Iranian handlers pushed an IDF service member for escalating missions, including a reported request to assassinate the Air Force chief.

25-meter deep tunnel

Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

IDF soldiers discovered a tunnel that served as a Hezbollah command center approximately 25 meters deep inside a civilian clothing store in the village of Al-Khiyam.

Severe espionage case:

Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Two Air Force technicians were arrested and charged after they allegedly sent information about fighter jet systems and footage from inside a military base to their Iranian handlers.

Israel is the ultimate response

Israel exists precisely because Jews learned, at unbearable cost, that eloquence without power is fragile, and law without force is often meaningless. Opinion.

Moments before the ceasefire:

Raid on Hezbollah facility deep inside Lebanon

Israeli forces raided a Hezbollah main staging area and struck 70 targets. More than 20 Hezbollah terrorists were killed.

Israeli activists cross into Syria

Approximately 35 activists cross into Syria near Majdal Shams, barricade themselves in buffer zone; IDF returns them to Israeli territory.

Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation

While the IDF initially stated that the sirens heard this evening in frontline communities were a “false identification," it is now becoming clear that at least two real incidents occurred in the sector.

The punishment for the soldier who damaged a Jesus statue

The IDF announced the disciplinary actions it is taking against the soldier who was photographed damaging a statue of Jesus in Lebanon.

Nadav Milo:

A quiet hero remembered

Friends and family remember Nadav Milo in a special Memorial Day video.

Salute to the Fallen:

Memorial Day flyover over Mount Herzl

The flyover used the traditional Missing Man formation, the worldwide salute to those no longer with their comrades.

Severe claims:

IDF worked to erase October 7th footage

A report reveals a special IDF unit gathered and controlled footage from the October 7 massacre, with claims some materials never reached families.

Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops

Sergeant Elkana Navon, of blessed memory, fell in battle in Jenin about a year and a half ago. Two of.his soldiers spoke with Arutz Sheva about his character and legacy.

Chilling:

Yeshivat Elon Moreh publishes quotes from fallen students

The Elon Moreh Yeshiva published statements by ten of their students who have been killed in action since the war began.

Golani Brigade commander:

'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'

The commander of the Golani Brigade delivered a radio address to his troops in Lebanon for Memorial Day, reminding them of the reason they would spend the day away from home.

The Warrior Teacher

Who was Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a military rabbi, captain in the IDF reserves, and beloved teacher at Himmelfarb Yeshiva High School in Jerusalem, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon in October 2024?

On base and in Lebanon:

Haredi brigade salutes the fallen

The Hasmonean Brigade troops marked Memorial Day at the brigade's base in Israel and on the front in Lebanon honoring Israel's fallen

Hezbollah claims responsibility

Ceasefire violation: IED attack on IDF forces in Lebanon

The terrorist organization Hezbollah claimed responsibility this morning for detonating an explosive device against an armored IDF vehicle between the villages of Taybeh and Deir Seryan.

IDF and police officers accused of stealing millions

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against seven defendants, including officers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Police, accused of stealing tens of millions of shekels and attempting to obstruct the investigation.

IDF locates soldier suspected of damaging Jesus statue

The IDF located the soldier suspected of damaging a Christian statue of Jesus in the village of Debl in southern Lebanon.

Smuggling truck to Gaza

IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy

An IDF officer is indicted for allegedly smuggling goods into Gaza for millions, facing charges including aiding the enemy and taking bribes.

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

Sa'ar and Sikorski trade barbs over IDF conduct, war crimes claims, and antisemitism, as both sides sharply defend their positions.

Netanyahu: 'Stunned and saddened' by damage to Christian statue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns soldier for damaging Christian icon, stresses religious tolerance.

Foreign Minister apologizes after soldier smashes Jesus statue

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar apologizes to Christians worldwide after IDF soldier smashes statue of Jesus, promises 'strict measures' against soldier responsible.

IDF investigates:

Soldier filmed smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

An image circulated online shows a soldier smashing a crucufix in the village of Deir Saryan. The IDF condemns the incident and has launched an investigation to determine if the image was genuine.

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Final rehearsals of flag-bearers for torch-lighting ceremony

About 125 flag-bearers from across the IDF will march on the Mount Herzl plaza in formations symbolizing technological innovation.

'You were so brave'

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Over 250 terrorists eliminated

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

162nd Division dismantled over 405 terrorist infrastructures, and located more than 1,000 weapons and munitions items in the Forward Defense Area.

Following ceasefire:

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

Five divisions, alongside Israeli Navy forces, are operating concurrently south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon.

150 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated before ceasefire

In the 24 hours preceding the ceasefire, more than 150 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated and approximately 300 terrorist infrastructures in Lebanon were attacked.

IDF freedom of action limited

Threat in Lebanon continues despite ceasefire

The serious incidents over the past weekend show that even during the ceasefire in Lebanon, the security situation on the ground remains complex and dangerous for IDF soldiers.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Knife-wielding terrorist killedin Mt. Hebron region

A knife-wielding terrorist was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the town of Negohot, located in the Mt. Hebron region.

Minutes before ceasefire:

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.