IDF

IDF Chief:

'We will persist and remove the threat'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours southern Lebanon with top commanders, declares Israel is at a historic crossroads to change the security reality from Tehran to Beirut.

'Existential threat'

IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IAF strikes Iran’s heavy water plant in Arak and uranium extraction plant in Yazd. Arak, previously hit during Operation Rising Lion, targeted again after reconstruction attempts. Yazd processes raw materials essential for uranium enrichment.

IDF:

Footage from activities of 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon

A Hezbollah terrorist emerged from an underground shaft and was eliminated in a close-quarters encounter

IDF spokesman:

If Lebanese government will not disarm Hezbollah - the IDF will

Defrin says Hezbollah violating ceasefire, rebuilding forces in southern Lebanon, as IDF strikes targets, and warns it will act if not disarmed

Keep the army camp holy!

Is it permitted for three male soldiers and one female soldier - who is a driver or paramedic - to remain together in a Hummer (Humvee)?

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

With the strikes, the IDF further degraded production capabilities and struck dozens of weapons production sites.

Officer and combat soldier seriously injured in Lebanon

An IDF officer and soldier were seriously injured overnight in an operational incident in southern Lebanon and evacuated to hospital.

After 18 years:

Israeli forces nab terrorist behind shooting attacks

Hamas terrorist behind 2008 shooting attacks, long sheltered by PA forces, was wounded while fleeing and arrested in a joint Yamam, IDF, and Shin Bet operation.

Indictment cleared for publication

Air Force officer leaked classified information for gambling

The indictment against an Air Force reserve officer and his partner has been published, revealing a serious case of using classified information for gambling purposes.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, aged 21, from Jerusalem. Four other soldiers were injured in the incident.

Watch: Matzah baking in Syria

IDF reservists on the front in Syria film themselves baking Matzahs for the Passover holiday.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah anti-tank commander

Hassan Mohammad Bashir led hundreds of terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and commanded several terrorist cells that carried out continuous anti-tank fire toward northern Israel.

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Raids, eliminations, and strikes on terror targets in Lebanon

Brigade 226 has carried out over 200 strikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terrorist infrastructure.

Dramatic footage:

IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

IDF publishes footage of strikes on high-rise buildings in the Lebanese capital used as operational command centers by Hezbollah.

IDF destroys weapons production sites across Tehran, central Iran

Over 60 IAF fighters completed several waves of strikes, during which more than 150 munitions were used for dismantling key weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran.

IDF Chief of Staff's grim warning

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir gave a stern warning to the cabinet as the military faces operational strain and a personnel shortage.

IDF expands ground op: 162nd Division joins fighting in Lebanon

Division 162 forces have joined Divisions 91 and 36 in recent days in expanding ground operations against Hezbollah terror targets.

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IDF troops eliminate 30 terrorists in southern Lebanon clashs

In recent days, IDF troops have eliminated over 30 Hezbollah terrorists, using airstrikes, tank fire, snipers, and drones.

Hashmonaim Brigade inducts new draft cycle before Lebanon

The Haredi brigade completed intensive combat training and will join the campaign in southern Lebanon.

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IDF destroys hundreds of terror targets in Lebanon

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon destroyed more than 350 terrorist targets and killed dozens of Hezbollah personnel. Numerous weapons were also discovered.

Watch: Gaza Division's largest exercise since October 7 massacre

Under fire and while fighting in Gaza, IDF's Gaza Division holds largescale, comprehensive exercise focusing on response to multi-casualty incidents, combined enemy attacks.

Captured terrorists admit 'We had no chance of succeeding'

Two days after the capture of two members of Hezbollah's elite unit, they testified in interrogation by AMAN's Unit 504 that they felt frustration with their commanders.

IDF soldier seriously injured by mortar fire in Lebanon

IDF soldier severely injured as a result of mortar fire in Lebanon. An officer and two additional soldiers lightly injured in the same incident.

Lebanon:

Battalion commander, two reservists wounded by rocket fire

A reserve soldier was severely injured as a result of a rocket fire toward IDF troops in Lebanon. In the same incident, a reserve battalion commander and another reservist were lightly wounded.

IDF chief to wounded troops:

You embody personal strength and the IDF’s fighting spirit

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited Rambam Health Care Campus and met with IDF troops who were wounded during operations in southern Lebanon as part of Operation Roaring Lion.

Exposed:

Samaria Hamas cell prepared underground prison for hostage

Security forces uncovered a Hamas-linked cell that carried out deadly attacks, plotted an abduction, and dug a tunnel intended to imprison an Israeli hostage.

Bodycam footage:

IDF special forces capture terrorist commander on Mount Dov

In a nighttime operation in Lebanon, IDF troops apprehended a cell commander of the terrorist organization 'Lebanese Resistance Brigades'

Lt. Col. S's transformation

The commander who gave up an overseas career to build a new unit

When the October 7 massacre occurred and the war with Hamas broke out, Lt. Col. (res.) “S" was working in a prestigious position abroad-but he decided to return to Israel and establish a battalion tasked with defending the eastern sector.

Clashes in Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Terrorists launched an anti-tank missile toward the forces. In a swift response, the troops engaged and eliminated the terrorists in a ground encounter.

After attempts to rebuild:

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

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Tunnel shaft from which 8 terrorists emerged destroyed

The Golani Brigade's combat team forces eliminated eight terrorists and destroyed a compound where the shaft from which they emerged was located.

Soldier stopped on main highway to help drivers and was run over

A soldier, on his way to operational activity in Lebanon, stopped on Route 6 to help the drivers of a broken-down vehicle and was hit by a passing car, 'He paid with his life for his willingness to help.'

Southern Lebanon:

Radwan Force terrorists surrender to infantrymen

Givati Brigade soldiers in southern Lebanon identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire an anti-tank missile; the terrorists subsequently surrendered.

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

IDF Chief on Lebanon:

Operation has just begun, in the end, Hezbollah will remain alone

IDF senior command approves advancement of targeted ground operations in Lebanon, with IDF Chief Zamir declaring, 'This is a prolonged operation, and we are prepared for it.'

IDF probing whether soldier fire killed man in Misgav Am

The IDF is investigating whether Ofer Moskowitz was killed by misdirected artillery fire, after initial reports blamed Hezbollah fire.

IDF strikes weapons production sites and headquarters in Tehran

Israeli Air Force struck Iranian military bases, weapons sites, and intelligence headquarters in Tehran as part of efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

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IDF strikes Lebanon's coastal highway bridge over the Litani

Following IDF evacuation warnings, IDF strikes bridge to prevent Hezbollah from transporting reinforcements and arms to southern Lebanon.

Homesh ramming suspect surrenders

The suspect who fatally rammed an Israeli teen near the Samaria town of Homesh over Shabbat has turned himself in to Israeli forces.

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Ten Hezbollah terrorists killed in Lebanon

IDF forces continue targeted raids on Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon, destroying infrastructure and seizing supplies.

Two waves of strikes

IDF destroys key Iranian weapons factories and missile launchers

The IDF intensifies its strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure, targeting factories and missile launch sites.

Ground military action:

Golani troops are here, for the People of Israel

Golani Brigade forces, under Division 36, carried out ground operations in southern Lebanon, destroying terror infrastructure and eliminating terrorists with air support.

Indictment:

Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

IDF reservists serving in Iron Dome unit for contacting Iranian agents, carrying out security tasks in exchange for payment.

130 targets hit

IDF strikes Iranian ballistic missiles and UAVs

IDF strikes over 130 Iranian targets, including missiles and UAVs, in order to weaken Iran's defenses and missile capabilities.

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Four terrorists eliminated in northern Gaza

In two separate incidents, IDF forces identified armed Hamas terrorists approaching troops and worked to eliminate the threat.

'One of the most significant strikes'

Watch: IDF destroys Iranian ships on the Caspian Sea

For the first time, the IDF targeted Iranian targets on the Caspian Sea, striking naval vessels and infrastructure.

By The Numbers:

Who are the IDF's reservists?

A new report shows most reservists are employed, and more than half earn above the national average wage.

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New footage of IDF ground operations in Lebanon

IDF releases footage of 36th Division troops operating in southern Lebanon

Finding, detecting, eliminating

A look at IDF Field Reconnaissance operations in Lebanon

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF soldiers have identified and eliminated dozens of Hezbollah terrorists and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites.

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah-controlled gas stations targeted in overnight strikes

The IDF struck gas stations belonging to the al-Amana Fuel Company, a fundamental economic infrastructure that supports Hezbollah's military capabilities.

IDF: Hezbollah preparing rocket barrages toward Israel

The IDF warned that it has identified preparations by Hezbollah for rocket barrages toward Israel, stressing that forces are on high alert and acting to thwart the emerging threat along the northern border.

Minister Katz:

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

Top Iranian officials dead

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

IDF confirms Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani eliminated. Top Iranian official Ali Larijani also among targets; battle damage assessment ongoing.

Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz:

Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

Israeli jets struck Iranian command centers and missile sites in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, expanding efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

36th Division joins ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF troops launched limited ground operations in southern Lebanon to strengthen border defenses and counter Hezbollah threats.

Amid Iranian launches

IDF strikes in Tehran and Beirut

The IDF targets infrastructure in Tehran and Beirut. Sirens sound in central and northern Israel after launches from Iran that were intercepted without casualties.

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

Rock attack thwarted

Unit 636 snipers eliminate two terrorists in Samaria

Unit 636 snipers spot three terrorists throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles on a main road near Sinjil and open fire, eliminating two of them.