IDF

IDF soldier charged with passing info to Iranian agents for money

An indictment was filed against an IDF soldier for contact with a foreign agent and passing information to the enemy, after he had contact with Iranian agents.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

We control 75% of the Gaza Strip, we are approaching a crossroads

During a field tour in northern Gaza, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir vowed to dismantle Hamas and warned of intensified operations should hostage deal efforts fail.

Northern Command chief:

'We are operating decisively in the As-Suwayda area'

The Commander of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, warns that riots near the northern border divert efforts from the operation to protect the Druze in Syria from the Syrian regime.

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IDF strikes Syrian Military General Staff headquarters

The IDF published footage showing strikes by its aircraft on the Syrian Military General Staff headquarters in Damascus.

Damascus

IDF strikes Syrian military headquarters and presidential palace

IDF targets entrance of Syrian regime's military headquarters, following attacks against Druze population in southern Syria.

Satellite analysis:

70% of Gaza buildings destroyed or rendered uninhabitable

A Hebrew University expert says satellite images reveal that around 70% of Gaza's buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged, with Rafah seeing nearly 90% destruction.

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Terrorists eliminated minutes after firing missile at troops

In northern Gaza, terrorists fired an anti-tank missile at a tank. Within minutes, the troops struck and eliminated the terrorists.

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Explosives site, launchers, tunnels in Beit Hanoun dismantled

Reservists located an explosives site and an IAF craft attacked and destroyed the site in northern Gaza.

Gaza:

Major tunnel, approximately 3.5 kilometers long, destroyed

IDF troops dismantled an underground terror tunnel approximately 3.5 kilometers long in the Khan Yunis area

IDF investigation reveals tank was not hit by missile or bomb

Preliminary IDF investigation into the deadly incident in Jabalya, confirms that the explosion in the tank was caused by a shell igniting in the turret shortly after firing.

IDF reveals plans to increase arrests of draft dodgers

IDF intensifies crackdown on deserters with tripled forces at ports of exit and new proactive enforcement units to boost detentions and deter draft evasion.

IDF launches wave of airstrikes to protect Syrian Druze

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered the IDF to attack regime forces moving towards the Druze in light of Israel's commitment to its own Druze citizens.

Lebanon:

IDF begins striking Hezbollah Radwan Force targets

IDF begins strikes on targets, including facilities used by the terrorist organization for training and preparing terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

'Everything Is Easy':

Fallen soldier followed POW father into Armored Corps

Fallen IDF soldier Shoham Menachem from Yardena, who was killed in action in Gaza, enlisted in the Armored Corps to follow in the footsteps of his father - a POW from the Yom Kippur War.

Surprised But Valiant:

IDF publishes investigation into battle at Southern R&D base

The operational investigation into the battle at the Southern Research and Development Base during the October 7th massacre has been completed and its findings were presented to the bereaved families.

Soldier takes own life at northern base

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was found dead today at a military base in the north, the 3rd suicide of an IDF soldier in the last week and a half.

Battalion Commander in Gaza:

'The soldiers are ready to sacrifice everything for victory'

The commander of the IDF's 420th Battalion spoke to Arutz Sheva about the challenges his soldiers are facing and their intense determination to defeat Hamas.

Ofakim battle probe:

Murderous rampage, fight until the last terrorist was eliminated

The IDF presents its investigation of the battle in Ofakim on October 7, detailing the terrorists’ infiltration, brutal attacks, and the operation to rescue hostages and eliminate all assailants.

IDF rescues collaborators from collapsed building in Gaza

The IDF rescued Gazan collaborators who were injured during an operation. They were evacuated by helicopter and received medical treatment in Israel.

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Over the last 2 weeks, the IDF and ISA eliminated senior commanders in the military arms of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who worked to restore the organizations' military capabilities.

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IDF seizes 3 tons of weapons on Mt. Hermon

Troops of the 810th Brigade identified several central commando headquarters of the former Syrian regime in the Mount Hermon area, which were responsible for the Syria-Lebanon region during the Assad regime period.

Coming Soon:

IDF to begin operational use of Arrow 4

IAI CEO Boaz Levy revealed that the Arrow 4 interceptor missile is expected to become operational soon. The next generation of development is also underway.

Terrorist who attempted to attack troops in Gaza eliminated

IDF forces intensify operations across Gaza, eliminating terrorists and dismantling rocket launchers, tunnels, and weapons sites amid heavy airstrikes.

Quake alarm revamp: Israel acts to prevent false alerts

Following confusion caused by an IDF tunnel blast near Lebanon, Israel upgrades its earthquake alert system to avoid future false alarms.

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Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

7th Brigade troops eliminated two terrorists who launched antitank missiles at IDF forces in the Gaza City area.

Chief of Staff:

Extension of service in special IDF units suspended

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders a halt on extra permanent service for soldiers in special units, sets up a team to review the issue.

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

A new video from Gaza shows a terrorist charging an Israeli tank with an IED - and escaping unscathed.

Mid-air crisis over Tehran:

Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

An Israeli F-15 fighter jet narrowly avoided disaster deep over Iranian territory after a critical fuel malfunction during Operation Rising Lion.

Near Ramallah

IDF probing claim of Palestinian Arab-American killed in clashes

Israel’s defense establishment is investigating the reported death of a Palestinian Arab-American during violent clashes near Sinjil. IDF says two Israelis were lightly injured after a rock attack, followed by confrontations involving arson, vandalism, and physical violence.

In strike in Lebanon:

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of terrorist Muhammad Shoaib in Lebanon, who was involved in plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and played a key role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Lebanon and Judea and Samaria.

IDF thwarts weapon smuggling attempt on Jordanian border

IDF says troops thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt on the eastern border on Thursday night, intercepting a drone carrying seven handguns. The weapons were handed over to security authorities.

IDF:

Weekly summary of IDF activity across the various arenas

Over the past week, five IDF divisions operated in the Gaza Strip, hundreds of terror targets were struck, and a terrorist cell linked to Iran’s Quds Force was apprehended in Syria.

Music and meat:

Halachic leniencies for soldiers during the Three Weeks

New rulings permit combat soldiers to listen to songs and eat meat during the Nine Days, when necessary for maintaining operational readiness.

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IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

The IDF has released footage of the elimination of an armed terrorist cell that approached Israeli forces in Gaza and posed a threat to them.

'Feeding The Enemy':

IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

A battalion commander stationed in the Gaza Strip has publicly acknowledged the frustration and emotional conflict among his troops assigned to oversee the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Zamir:

Rising Lion proved Israel’s unity, strength, and resolve

IDF Chief Zamir hails Operation 'Rising Lion' and urges new pilots to uphold courage, unity, and excellence amid ongoing multi-front conflict.

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

IDF struck and eliminated Muhammad Jamal Murad, the Commander of Hezbollah’s Artillery in the coastal sector.

Testimony exposed

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

The IDF revealed a document found beneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, documenting Hamas' terrorist use of the hospital and the abandonment of Hamas fighters by their commander.

Israeli murdered in attack at Gush Etzion supermarket

An Israeli security guard was murdered when two terrorists armed with guns and knives attacked the Rami Levi shopping complex at the Gush Etzion junction.

No one says ‘Death to the Russian army’

There is only one armed force in the world upon which celebrities and activists openly wish for death. Op-ed.

Knesset to hold urgent meeting on APC flaws

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will meet to discuss the issues that led to the deaths of seven IDF soldiers.

Sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem

Missile fired from Yemen and intercepted

Missile launched from Yemen toward Israel and intercepted by the IAF. Sirens sounded in central Israel and in Jerusalem. Magen David Adom says no calls were received regarding impacts or casualties.

Three months after his wedding

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

Abraham Azulay, a resident of the Shaked Farm in the Yitzhar hills, was killed after terrorists tried to abduct him while working on an engineering vehicle in the Gaza Strip.

Following tragic ambush

IDF lays siege to Beit Hanoun

The Givati Brigade combat team has joined the 99th Division forces and begun operations to encircle Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip.

Starting Next Month:

Increased enforcement campaign against haredi draft dodgers

The state has begun extensive steps to conscript yeshiva students, including sending draft orders and increased border enforcement. Plans have been made to expand detention facilities for an expected increase in the number of arrests.

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Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

IDF forces destroyed Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, along with raids to seize weapons caches in the zone specified by the ceasefire agreement.

Lessons of the Massacre:

Israeli intelligence to mandate studying Islam and Arabic

The IDF will integrate Arabic and Islamic studies for all Intelligence Directorate soldiers, including cyber and technology personnel, as part of the lessons learned from the October 7th massacre.

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis:

Female paramedics unacceptable for male soldiers

Sderot Yeshiva Rabbis published a letter to their students against serving with a female paramedic in their military unit.

IDF foils plan to establish a terror cell in Jenin

IDF forces arrested five terrorists in the Jenin area within the Menashe Brigade, including one who planned to establish a terror organization in Jenin.

IDF Spokesperson

'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says over 1,300 Hamas terrorists have been killed since the start of Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza.

IDF investigation:

Explosives and ambush fire led to fall of soldiers in Beit Hanoun

Preliminary IDF investigation reveals: Netzach Yehuda soldiers encounter a minefield shortly after entering the area. Terrorists fire at them from an ambush after the mines were detonated.

Eliminated

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

Taha Abu Ayadeh, a Nukhba platoon commander who led the infiltration of the gas station in Kibbutz Magen during the October 7 massacre, was eliminated in Khan Yunis.

'I'll Die A Hero':

Benyamin Asulin's parting words to his mother

The mother of fallen soldier Benyamin Asulin said she asked him to come home. Her son replied, "Don't worry, I'm going to save our homeland."

Within two hours:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a commander in Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force', worked on numerous terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Terrible night, but we won't break

Wounded Netzah Yehuda soldier recounts deadly tragedy

Yedidya Boskovitz, who was lightly wounded in the incident that claimed the lives of five of his peers, looks back at the incident, but proclaims: 'We will keep going with full force in our fight against evil.'

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

Israeli soldiers have noticed changes in Hamas' strategies, including approaching Israeli forces, ambushes, and offensive initiatives.

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1st footage of IDF airstrikes in Yemen yesterday

IDF releases footage of airstrike on the GALAXY LEADER merchant vessel, which was seized by the Houthis and converted into a radar station.

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis:

'Gideon's Chariots has brought the greatest success in Gaza'

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir conducted a field visit and operational assessment on Monday in central Khan Yunis, at the heart of the ongoing Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Terrorist arms & drug dealer in Samaria eliminated

IDF soldiers operated under the direction of the ISA to apprehend a terrorist in Salem who was a central arms dealer involved in multiple weapons and drug deals.

Quds Force-backed terror cell arrested in IDF raid in Syria

Watch footage from special operation in southern Syria: IDF arrests cell operated by Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.