IDF

Gaza City:

IDF strikes two high-rise buildings used by Hamas

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorists planted intelligence gathering means and positioned observation posts in the building.

IDF operations in Gaza:

Terrorists eliminated, anti-tank, observation positions destroyed

From the northern to the southern Gaza Strip, IDF forces destroyed observation posts, weapons depots, and Hamas military structures while eliminating terrorists.

Gaza:

Terrorists who committed massacre at Kibbutz Alumim eliminated

IDF continues to target terrorists who participated in 10/7 massacre, eliminating over 20 terrorists in Gaza, including head of the Nukhba squad that attacked Kibbutz Alumim.

Reserve soldier shocked

IDF vouchers for a restaurant with a fake Kashrut Certificate

The reservist turned to the Chotam organization, which demanded that Defense Minister Israel Katz address the issue and ensure that benefits for reservists are provided only at kosher restaurants.

Reports in Syria:

Israeli troops search for weapons in Daraa

Syrian media claims IDF troops raided villages in Syria's Daraa province, searching for weapons. The reports claim 18 military vehicles entered Sisyon and Jamla. Israel has not commented.

Israeli Air Force intercepted 10 UAVs from Yemen in past week

IDF reports 'Clear, direct hit, target down': The Israeli Air Force intercepted ten UAVs launched from Yemen in the past week

Jerusalem Shield:

IDF arrests terror suspects and confiscates weapons

IDF forces launch Operation Jerusalem Shield in the Binyamin area, arresting over 40 terror suspects, demolishing terrorist homes, and seizing weapons and funds across Judea and Samaria.

Terror tunnels dismantled on Gaza City outskirts

Troops from the 401st Brigade located and dismantled an explosives site in Jabaliya and a weapons storage facility on the outskirts of Gaza City. In addition, two terror tunnel routes hundreds of meters long were dismantled on the outskirts of Gaza City.

IDF eliminates terrorist working for Iran in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Wasim Saeed Jaba‘i, a terrorist in the Imam Hossein Division, which is used by the IRGC’s Quds Force to bolster the 'axis of resistance' and employ forces against Israel.

Two IDF soldiers injured in explosion at Nitzanei Oz Crossing

Paratroopers lightly injured by explosive device at Nitzanei Oz Crossing, near Tulkarm.

Military Police raids target haredi hesder students

The Military Police tried to detain students of haredi Hesder yeshivas on suspicion of being absent without leave from the IDF, despite their Hesder track having been submitted for approval as early as February.

Herzi Halevi:

'We didn’t underestimate Hamas - the failure is mine'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets residents of Ein HaBesor and admits the IDF failed to assess the threat prior to October 7.

Three waves of strikes

IDF conducts series of strikes on 360 terror targets in Gaza

As part of the next stage of Operation Gideon's Chariots II, the IDF carried out three waves of strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We are going to bring down Hamas, and nothing will stop us'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held a commanders’ discussion and briefing ahead of Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots II’ and approved plans for the continuation of operations.

Furthest strike since war began:

Israel strikes Houthi targets 1460 miles away from Israel

IDF confirms that IAF jets struck military camps, the Houthis' Military Public Relations Headquarters, and a fuel storage facility that was used by the regime for terrorist activity.

'Determined to defeat Hamas'

IDF begins effort to warn Gaza City population

IDF is distributing voice messages, dropping leaflets, sending text messages, and conducting phone calls to call on residents to evacuate immediately.

Binyamin town left without security detail

Reservists who provided security to the Anatot settlement in Binyamin ended their tour of duty - but no other unit was assigned to replace them, leaving the town undefended.

In broad daylight:

IDF, Border Police, arrest terrorist in Shechem operation

IDF forces, Border Police's undercover unit, arrest terror suspect in Shechem in ISA-guided operation.

Ramot Junction terror attack:

IDF prepares to demolish terrorists' homes

Troops mapped out the homes of the terrorists who murdered six in a shooting attack at the Ramot Junction and continue to conduct searches and question suspects.

Ahead of intense operations

IDF orders evacuation of the entire Gaza City

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee called on residents of Gaza City to evacuate immediately, warning the IDF 'will operate in the Gaza City area with great force.'

Uri, Gadi, Amit, & Matan fell in Hamas guerrilla assault in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Uri Lamed, Sergeant Gadi Cotal, Sergeant Amit Arye Regev, and Lieutenant Matan Abramovitz, who all served in the 401st Brigade, fell in combat in northern Gaza.

Terror infrastructure targeted

IDF strikes another Hamas-used high-rise in Gaza

IDF strikes a Gaza high-rise used by Hamas for terror operations, including an underground hub. Precautions taken to minimize civilian harm, including warnings and precision targeting.

Ramot shooting attack

Chief of Staff: "I ordered a full closure of the area'

While visiting an observation point overlooking the area from which the terrorists who carried out the attack earlier today in Jerusalem came, LTG Eyal Zamir ordered the closure of the entire area.

Watch:

Another Gazan high-rise housing Hamas crumbles

According to the IDF, Hamas terrorists planted intelligence gathering means, explosive devices, and positioned observation posts in the building.

Commander who killed terrorists:

I heard gunshots, I understood that I had to engage

A commander from the haredi Hashmonaim Brigade recalled the moment he engaged terrorists who opened fire at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem.

Signs of stress? Hamas continues to ask for ceasefire

A senior Hamas official says that the organization agrees to the mediators' proposal and is ready to examine any new proposal that will lead to a ceasefire and relief for Gaza residents.

Initial inquiry:

UAV that hit Ramon Airport was not classified as hostile

Initial inquiry found that the UAV that struck Ramon Airport was detected by the IAF systems but was not classified as a hostile UAV; accordingly, the interception and alert systems were not activated.

IDF strikes high-rise building used by Hamas in Gaza City

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Avichay Adraee warned residents of the Al-Ruya building in Gaza City to evacuate due to the presence of Hamas terrorist infrastructure inside or near it.

Watch:

IDF destroys tunnel route in Zeitoun

The Nahal Brigade, under the command of the 99th Division, located a Hamas operations room in a terror tunnel that spanned hundreds of meters.

IDF:

The facility that will train IDF soldiers for next war

The IDF unveiled a new training complex in the Golan Heights designed to simulate combat in Lebanon. Senior commanders stressed the facility’s role in boosting readiness and praised reservists as 'the best of Israeli society.'

After protests

Chief of Staff's home declared closed military zone

After protests in front of Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir’s home and vandalism of the house walls, the IDF declared the area in Ramat Hashavim a closed military zone.

Statistics show worrying trends among reservist families

A recent survey shows that more than half of the spouses of reservists have experienced damage to careers, declines in academic performance, and financial difficulty.

Report:

Netanyahu blocked one-phase plan to end war, free hostages

According to Kan 11 News, in May 2024, IDF proposed a deal to free all hostages and defeat Hamas. Netanyahu rejected it, calling it a “defeat”.

Terrorist eliminated by IDF at Samaria checkpoint

IDF troops eliminate a terrorist near Burin after he threw a suspicious object and ignored orders. No injuries reported among the Israeli forces.

Ahead of IDF operations:

Hamas prepares executions in Gaza

Hamas’s internal security apparatus reports plans to execute collaborators with Israel in the Gaza Strip.

IDF confirms:

12 senior Houthi officials eliminated in strike on Sanaa

The military confirmed that the officials were eliminated in a strike on a military facility used by the senior military command, where senior military figures, alongside government ministers, were present.

IDF Spokesperson:

'IDF now controls 40% of Gaza City'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin provides update on Israel’s intensified operations against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza City.

In northern Israel:

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

IDF:

This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

The IDF has released images from Hamas tunnels in Rafah showing the group's commanders dining on lavish meals while the population went hungry.

IDF doubts capturing Gaza City will dislodge Hamas

An IDF representative in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee said the significance of capturing the city is mainly symbolic and noted that about 800,000 people remained there, according to IDF estimates.

No sirens sounded

Missile fired from Yemen falls in open area

IDF identifies the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. The missile falls in an open area outside Israeli territory, no sirens sounded.

IDF:

Missile from Yemen was carrying a cluster munition

A field examination concluded that the Houthi terrorist regime used a cluster surface-to-surface missile.

Chief of Staff

'We're in a decisive period, IDF’s presence is felt strongly'

At the Technology and Logistics Directorate Change of Command Ceremony today, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated: 'The war will not end until the mission is complete: the return of all our hostages and the defeat of Hamas.'

Watch:

Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

Watch: Israeli Navy, Gaza Division, conduct joint exercise

Israeli Navy and Gaza Division conduct joint exercise, aiming to strengthen defense along the maritime border.

Eliminated

Terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Senior terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem, who held multiple roles in Hamas, eliminated.

Netanyahu to soldiers

'You’ve paid a high price, We’re facing the decisive stage'

PM says in message to the soldiers of the IDF: 'I believe in you, I believe in you, and the whole nation is embracing you.'

Help heroes in need:

Why this Gaza veteran wakes up screaming

Shomrei Yisroel has launched an emergency campaign providing professional therapy for Israel's heroes.

Chief of Staff:

'We will not stop the war until we defeat this enemy'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Nachshonim base, says: 'Nowhere does the IDF offer anything less than decisive victory.'

IDF Reservist:

'We are going out to put an end to evil'

Hagai, a Hesder Yeshiva student and reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, shares his thoughts moments before returning to Gaza.

How the IDF is preparing for the next phase of the war

Ahead of the large wave of reservists to be mobilized to take Gaza City, the IDF has begun extensive preparations to receive the soldiers being called up and support their families.

Targeted assassinations:

10.7 terrorist and ambush organizer eliminated

The IDF and ISA announced the elimination of dozens of terrorists in Gaza, including Ahmad Abu Deif, a Hamas deputy commander, and Taleb Abu Atiwi, a Nukhba team leader from the October 7 attack.

Palestinian Arab media report a rare arrest by the IDF

Local reports claim IDF forces raided the home of Hebron Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh and arrested him. The IDF has yet to confirm.

Full battle timeline

Soldiers prevented Camp Yiftah from being captured

An IDF inquiry into the October 7 battle at Camp Yiftah found that quick action by the 77th Battalion prevented Hamas from seizing the base, though nine soldiers were killed.

Haunting image:

Nine-month-old Lior crawls beside his father's fresh grave

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, age 34, who fell in a friendly-fire incident, was laid to rest, escorted by hundreds, led by his wife and nine-month-old son.

IAF downs Houthi drone over Sinai

While Houthis claim several UAVs were launched at Israel after the funeral of their PM and ministers, the IDF identified one and intercepted it.

Central Command Chief:

'Hamas is the Amalek of our time'

The commander of Central Command spoke at the change-of-command ceremony for the Judea and Samaria Division and described changes on the ground in the war.

Soldier detained for filming spoiled food on base

An IDF soldier was given 13 days of confinement for breaching base security protocols after he posted a video showing spoiled food in the base dining hall.

Serious incident:

Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces

Serious safety incident in northern Gaza as Air Force bomb deviates from target.

'Threat removed':

After 5 years: IDF approves reopening of main access to Nahal Oz

IDF reopens Route 25 to Nahal Oz, removing antitank walls following elimination of threat from nearby hills.