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Hamas caught on camera looting aid, blocking relief to Gazans

Video shows armed Hamas operatives seizing humanitarian supplies meant for civilians; IDF says terror group is blocking aid distribution in Gaza.

Hamas caught on camera looting aid, blocking relief to Gazans

Haredi Yeshivot fear rising enlistment rates among their students

Haredi leadership believes that any students enlisting could mean a crack in the traditional stance against service in the IDF.

Haredi Yeshivot fear rising enlistment rates among their students

IDF orders removal of missionary materials from bases

Following Or L'Achim warning, IDF issues directive to purge and prevent missionary flyers included in gifts to soldiers; protocols to be reinforced across all units.

IDF orders removal of missionary materials from bases

Jabaliya

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

Forces from the 401st Brigade raid building that previously served as the "Al-Rafai" school, weapons that had been hidden at the site were located and a 400-meter long tunnel was dismantled.

Terror tunnel found near Gaza school

10/7 battle in Sufa:

IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre

IDF failed to defend Sufa, but military and civilian forces prevented a massacre. Full investigation report revealed.

IDF failed, civilians prevented massacre

IDF soldier crushed by elevator at military base

IDF soldier severely injured after being crushed by elevator at military base in central Israel; circumstances under investigation

IDF soldier crushed by elevator at military base

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Left-wing activist humiliates Druze officer and attacks soldiers

Anarchists from the 'Looking the Occupation in the Eye' organization blocked a military jeep and humiliated IDF soldiers during Shabbat in the Jordan Valley.

Left-wing activist humiliates Druze officer and attacks soldiers

Released for publication:

Amir Saad and Inon Nuriel Vana killed in Gaza

IDF has released for publication that Amir Saad, 22, from Yanuh-Jat,and Sergeant Inon Nuriel Vana, 20, from Kiryat Tivon, were killed in Gaza. In the incident another Golani combat soldier was injured.

Amir Saad and Inon Nuriel Vana killed in Gaza

Ben-Gvir:

'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, calling it "nonsense and hallucination that endangers soldiers."

'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza

Starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, the IDF implemented a temporary humanitarian pause in several areas of the Gaza Strip, including the north, to facilitate the delivery of aid.

Netanyahu allows humanitarian pause, increased aid to Gaza

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IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes footage of an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including seven packages of aid containing flour, sugar, and canned food.

IDF airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF intercepts pro-Palestinian ship 'Handala' as it approaches Gaza.

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rejects request to mobilize additional reserve forces for expanding ground operations in Gaza, emphasizing commitment to limit days of reserve duty per year.

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

IAF successfully intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by the IDF, after sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judea areas. No reports of impacts or casualties.

IAF successfully intercepts missile fired from Yemen

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

The IDF eliminated Muhammad al-‘Amour, who was responsible for the goods terminal at the Rafah Crossing, where hundreds of weapons and military equipment were smuggled into Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas official who oversaw arms smuggling

Firebomb attack foiled

IDF eliminates two terrorists near Bethlehem

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists who were hurling firebombs at a main road near Al-Khader, close to Bethlehem. No IDF injuries reported.

IDF eliminates two terrorists near Bethlehem

After a 5-month manhunt:

Forces arrest terrorist behind central Israel bus bombings

Terrorist behind February bus bombings in Bat Yam and Holon captured in Shechem after months-long manhunt; ready-to-use explosives found at scene.

Forces arrest terrorist behind central Israel bus bombings

IDF Chief: Ground forces key to Victory in multi-front war

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces, unveils plans to expand ground capabilities, integrate advanced robotics, and prioritize lessons from urban warfare.

IDF Chief: Ground forces key to Victory in multi-front war

Drama in the IAF:

Aircraft sabotaged, three arrested

IDF probes suspected sabotage of UAVs by three IAF servicemembers; officials say incident could have caused crashes but no harm to operational readiness.

Aircraft sabotaged, three arrested

IDF launches legal aid system for soldiers detained abroad

Amid rising legal threats overseas, IDF establishes special unit to support soldiers investigated or arrested abroad for their service, offering full legal and family assistance.

IDF launches legal aid system for soldiers detained abroad

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Captured footage shows Hamas feasting amid claims of 'famine'

The IDF's Arabic spokesperson published footage from the tunnels showing Hamas terrorists eating a large meal while exploiting the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

Captured footage shows Hamas feasting amid claims of 'famine'

IDF reopens triage facility in Syria

Israeli triage facility in Hader, Syria, closed in recent weeks, reopens to provide medical care for local Syrians.

IDF reopens triage facility in Syria

Report:

17% of IDF casualties caused by accidents

The IDF has identified a significant rise in the number of fatal operational accidents among Israeli forces in Gaza.

17% of IDF casualties caused by accidents

Defense Minister:

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

Defense Minister Israel Katz leads a multi-front security assessment, signals the potential renewal of military action against Iran.

'We are at the closest point to achieving the war’s objectives'

In southern Gaza

Three soldiers injured by explosive device

Platoon Commander and Combat Engineering soldier were severely injured by an explosive device in the southern Gaza Strip. Another soldier moderately injured in the incident

Three soldiers injured by explosive device

Judea and Samaria:

IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs, arrests terror suspects

Overnight (Tuesday), IDF soldiers operated in the areas of Beit Ummar and Al-Fureidis. The soldiers confiscated 20 ready-to-use pipe explosives and apprehended the terrorists who held the explosives.

IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs, arrests terror suspects

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IDF bombs Hamas squad burying IEDs

Soldiers from the 98th Division continued operating in the Shuja'iyya and Zeitoun areas of Gaza City today.

IDF bombs Hamas squad burying IEDs

IDF apprehends weapons dealers in southern Syria

Troops of the 210th Division, in cooperation with Unit 504, arrested weapons dealers operating in southern Syria and seized the trafficked weapons.

IDF apprehends weapons dealers in southern Syria

Smotrich:

IDF Chief of Staff supports annexation of territory in Gaza

Finance Minister reveals top-level IDF backing for plan to establish Jewish communities in northern Gaza, calling it a 'great opportunity.'

IDF Chief of Staff supports annexation of territory in Gaza

IDF responds to WHO allegations over Gaza strikes, detentions

IDF says it coordinated with international groups before operations in Deir al-Balah, adding that detainees were screened lawfully and most were released promptly.

IDF responds to WHO allegations over Gaza strikes, detentions

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir led a special meeting emphasizing a complex and challenging reality that requires multi-arena operations.

'The campaign against Iran is not over'

Cleared for publication:

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza fell in battle in southern Gaza

Loza, aged 36, from Ashkelon, a soldier in the 5th Brigade's 7020th Battalion, fell while battling terrorists in Rafah.

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza fell in battle in southern Gaza

Parents of soldiers in Battalion 605 demand change

Following the deadly APC incident in Khan Yunis, parents of Battalion 605 soldiers are campaigning to retire the aging Puma vehicle, voicing concerns over troop safety and morale.

Parents of soldiers in Battalion 605 demand change

Sirens across Israel

Missile from Yemen successfully intercepted

IDF identifies missile launched from Yemen. Sirens sounded across Israel. Missile successfully intercepted, no injuries reported.

Missile from Yemen successfully intercepted

Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen fell in action in Gaza

In the incident in which Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen fell, an officer in the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade, was severely injured.

Staff Sergeant Amit Cohen fell in action in Gaza

First time in the war:

IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

For the first time, regular ground forces, led by the Golani Brigade, have entered southern Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

Haredi reservists complain:

We were rejected from course for IDF Rabbinate

Several haredi IDF soldiers, including Chabad hasidim, say they were denied entry to the Military Rabbinate Course due to bias; IDF denies allegations.

We were rejected from course for IDF Rabbinate

Soldier fell in battle, did not take his own life

Relatives of IDF soldier Avraham Tzadok, a gifted Torah scholar and decorated combat medic, reject media claims of suicide, insisting he was killed in action. "He was full of life and love—this was a battlefield death," says his uncle, Rabbi David Tzadok.

Soldier fell in battle, did not take his own life

Combat reservist deployment to be reduced by 30%

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders phased withdrawal of reserve forces from combat zones, with regular units to replace them in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and along the northern border.

Combat reservist deployment to be reduced by 30%

Take control of Gaza:

Chief of Staff suggests new combat plan for Gaza

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's new combat plan proposes broader control over areas of Gaza if there is a further delay in negotiations for the release of the hostages.

Chief of Staff suggests new combat plan for Gaza

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Gazans swarm aid truck, cheer the IDF

IDF's Arabic-language spokesman publishes footage showing Gazans surrounding an aid truck as IDF soldiers stand by, with the crowd later cheering them.

Gazans swarm aid truck, cheer the IDF

Footage from the operations

Paratroopers Brigade completes mission in Gaza Strip

The Paratroopers Brigade has completed its mission in the Gaza Strip, during which it eliminated terrorists and dismantled infrastructure. It will now relocate to Judea and Samaria.

Paratroopers Brigade completes mission in Gaza Strip

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Bashar Thabet, a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters, eliminated.

Hamas weapons development commander eliminated

Fallen lone soldier to be laid to rest at Mount Herzl

Dan, an 18-year-old lone soldier from Oslo, made Aliyah to serve in the IDF and passed away prematurely during his training. His family asks the public to pay respects as he is laid to rest at Mt. Herzl cemetery.

Fallen lone soldier to be laid to rest at Mount Herzl

MK Succot submits request to draft to combat service

'Defending the people of Israel is both a privilege and a duty,' says MK Tzvi Succot in a request to Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi to join active military service during the Knesset recess.

MK Succot submits request to draft to combat service

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

The 401st Brigade is operating in the heart of Jabaliya. So far, the engineering forces have located and destroyed several underground tunnels with a total length of 2.7 km.

Troops dismantle 2.7 km terror tunnel network in Jabaliya

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning for Deir al-Balah

IDF Arabic Spokesperson demands that Gaza residents in southwestern area of Deir al-Balah evacuate in preparation for possible ground maneuver in an area the IDF has not operated in since the start of the war.

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning for Deir al-Balah

Soldier dismissed for post against military investigations

Major Yossi Levi shared a post from a bereaved brother directed against the Chief of Staff, the chief of military prosecutions, and the commander of the IDF's Criminal Investigations Department, and was dismissed from his position.

Soldier dismissed for post against military investigations

Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IDF confirms that a missile from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF after sirens sounded in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as in Jerusalem and the Shfela.

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Forces eliminate PIJ operative responsible for funding terror

The IDF and ISA eliminated a key Islamic Jihad terrorist, who managed transferring funds to terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria

Forces eliminate PIJ operative responsible for funding terror

From Chile to IDF

Haredi immigrant finds his path in high-tech unit

Cpl. Y., a Haredi immigrant from Chile, shares his journey from yeshiva studies to serving in an IDF elite unit, says military service and religious commitment can go hand in hand.

Haredi immigrant finds his path in high-tech unit

IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria

Individuals who cover their faces in Judea and Samaria now face prison time under a new IDF order aimed at curbing nationalist crimes and masked attacks.

IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria

Disturbing figures:

Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025

IDF veterans call for urgent reforms as newly revealed data shows a sharp rise in suicides among IDF soldiers in 2025, double the figures from previous years.

Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Barhoum Shahin, the Head of the Western Gaza District in the General Security Apparatus, and the terrorist Asham Tzartzur, the Head of Hamas' Government Emergency Committee in eastern Gaza, eliminated.

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Saving 5 lives

Commander refused to use vehicle with malfunctioning system

A commander in a combat engineering unit saved the lives of his soldiers after insisting on not operating an armored vehicle with a malfunctioning 'Iron Fist' interception system.

Commander refused to use vehicle with malfunctioning system

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

IDF and Shin Bet reveal that they eliminated Jabaliya Battalion Iyad Nasr, as well as two other terrorists who infiltrated Israel and participated in Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7th.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

The 210th Division Commander's warning about the Syrian border

210th Division Commander Brigadier General Yair Palai spoke with local leaders in Majdal Shams and asked them for their help in preventing entry into Syria.

The 210th Division Commander's warning about the Syrian border

Footage from northern Gaza:

IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground

IDF troops eliminate RPG cell, dismantle terror tunnel and weapons sites in northern Gaza as operations continue to protect Israeli civilians, says military.

IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground

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IDF eliminates Radwan Force naval commander

Hassan Ahmad Sabra, a Naval Commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, an another Hezbollah terrorist involved in attempts to reestablish terror infrastructure, were eliminated in IDF strikes.

IDF eliminates Radwan Force naval commander

IDF reveals:

This is what Hamas's Gaza commander looks like today

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman publishes updated photo of the commander of Hamas's Gaza Brigade.

This is what Hamas's Gaza commander looks like today