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IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

In preparation for potential attack by Iran during Operation Rising Lion, IDF activated its 'Shadow General Staff' for the first time, ensuring command continuity in the event of a strike on Israel’s military leadership.

IDF activated 'Shadow General Staff' amid Iran tensions

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel

IDF identifies launch of missiles from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judean Foothills areas. Attempts were made to intercept the missiles.

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel

Explosions in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes in Yemen

IDF launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader. Defense Minister Katz says these strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on Israel.

IDF launches strikes in Yemen

Iran, Yemen, Gaza, Lebanon

Israel Navy works to counter any threat

The Israel Navy's Shayetet 3 took a key part in the war against Iran, adding to its list of successes against Yemen, Gaza, and Lebanon by intercepting a string of drones.

Israel Navy works to counter any threat

Zamir to haredi troops:

You prove that anyone who enlists haredi will remain haredi

IDF Chief hails haredi soldiers of Hashmonaim Brigade as pioneers, emphasizing their vital role in national defense and integration of Torah values with military service.

You prove that anyone who enlists haredi will remain haredi

IDF to launch sweeping enforcement operation in haredi cities

As part of the new plan, control and security checkpoints will be set up at entry points to major Haredi cities, aiming to identify and arrest youths avoiding military service.

IDF to launch sweeping enforcement operation in haredi cities

IDF to begin issuing 54,000 draft notices to haredim this week

The notices will be addressed to those whose exemption as Yeshiva students has expired, and will be accompanied by increased enforcement activity.

IDF to begin issuing 54,000 draft notices to haredim this week

Following extensive legal battle:

IDF undertaker recognized as disabled veteran

Court overturns Defense Ministry’s rejection, acknowledges trauma endured by long-serving military undertaker exposed to Israel’s most harrowing disasters.

IDF undertaker recognized as disabled veteran

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

Agency says it received no response from Israel to request for evidence; IDF cites video proof of Hamas ties.

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

According to the IDF, Ramzi Saleh was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates Hamas naval force commander in northern Gaza

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IDF on the ruins of Jewish town in Gaza Strip

IDF arrives at the remains of the former Gush Katif community of Atzmona, dismantled during the 2005 Disengagement, now a deserted expanse of sand north of Rafah, revealing the last remnants of the community buried beneath dunes.

IDF on the ruins of Jewish town in Gaza Strip

IDF:

810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

IDF Spokesperson releases footage from the Mountain Brigade’s operation in the Syrian sector, where outposts of the old Syrian regime that threatened IDF positions were destroyed.

810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

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Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

IDF spokesperson updated that forces of the Nahal Brigade, under the command of Division 162, have been operating in the Daraj Tuffah region in recent days, and have destroyed an observation post, terrorists, and terrorist infrastructure.

Hamas observation post used to attack soldiers destroyed

IDF investigation

Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists killed

An IDF investigation revealed that the attack in which Sgt. Zamir was killed was the result of an IAD and not an anti-tank missile as previously believed.

Sgt Asaf Zamir killed by IED placed near tank; terrorists killed

How Hamas tried to infiltrate IDF intelligence base

Report: Hamas tried to exploit a cleaning services tender published online to infiltrate Base 8200. The IDF stopped the tender and tightened procedures.

How Hamas tried to infiltrate IDF intelligence base

'You're against the army'

Chief of Staff, Smotrich attack each other during Cabinet meeting

During a security cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched an unprecedented attack on the military, accusing it of failing to manage humanitarian aid effectively. Chief of Staff Zamir responded sharply, claiming Smotrich was weakening the spirit of the soldiers

Chief of Staff, Smotrich attack each other during Cabinet meeting

Sirens in Dead Sea

Missile fired from Yemen and intercepted

IDF announces it detected a missile launch from Yemen toward Israel. Missile intercepted. Magen David Adom reports no impacts or injuries.

Missile fired from Yemen and intercepted

Two American aid workers injured by Hamas grenade attack

Two American humanitarian aid workers were injured Thursday morning in an attack at an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, where civilians were gathered to receive vital food and supplies.

Two American aid workers injured by Hamas grenade attack

In Lebanon

IDF eliminates Iranian-backed terrorist

The IDF, acting on ISA intelligence, eliminated Qasem Salah al-Husseini, a Lebanese terrorist linked to the Iranian Quds Force, in Kafr Sil on Thursday.

IDF eliminates Iranian-backed terrorist

IDF continues to advance:

Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy terror targets across Gaza

IDF intensifies operations across Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds, demolishing terror infrastructure, and eliminating threats amid ongoing ground and air assaults.

Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy terror targets across Gaza

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sums up military operation

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sends a letter to soldiers following conclusion of Operation Rising Lion, emphasizing: 'The citizens of Israel stood firm and united against an existential threat.'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sums up military operation

Sergeant Yair Eliyahou, 19, fell during combat in Gaza

Sgt. Yair Eliyahu, a 19-year-old combat engineer soldier from Ezer, was killed in the northern Gaza Strip after an engineering vehicle fell into a pit and hit another vehicle he was operating.

Sergeant Yair Eliyahou, 19, fell during combat in Gaza

Report:

IDF forces landed near Damascus, stayed for 5 hours

Arabic media reports IDF helicopters landed near the Syrian capital.

IDF forces landed near Damascus, stayed for 5 hours

IDF probe:

Security failures in Mivtahim, first responders prevent massacre

An IDF probe found security failures in the battle for Mivtahim on October 7, while praising first responders for thwarting a planned massacre.

Security failures in Mivtahim, first responders prevent massacre

IDF Spokesman:

Hamas is losing control from day to day

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military will soon reach lines that were set and approved as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots, and from there, 'there will be several options.'

Hamas is losing control from day to day

7th Brigade operates in Gaza City

Troops dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground, including tunnel routes, booby-trapped buildings, and weapons stockpiles

7th Brigade operates in Gaza City

Following successful operation:

US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel

General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF leaders to discuss Operation Rising Lion and strengthens US-Israel military coordination.

US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel

Cars flying in the air

New footage from IDF strike in Iran surfaces

Dramatic footage has surfaced showing the moment an IDF strike hit a road in Tehran during Operation Rising Lion.

New footage from IDF strike in Iran surfaces

Six terror cells apprehended

IDF sums up successful month in Judea and Samaria

Over the past month, IDF, Border Police, and ISA forces carried out 2,500 operations, dismantling terrorist cells and seizing weapons and funds.

IDF sums up successful month in Judea and Samaria

Binyamin Region Shooting:

No charges for assault suspects

The prosecution, after consulting with the police, determined that there is no evidence to file charges against the Hilltop Youth accused of assaulting the battalion commander.

No charges for assault suspects

Defense Minister:

'We will never give up on defeating the enemy'

Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with soldiers on a visit to Rafah in Gaza and instructed them: 'Kill the enemy, return the hostages, and win - this is our mission and there is no chance we will give up on it.'

'We will never give up on defeating the enemy'

IDF eliminates 2 terrorists who murdered 7 soldiers in Khan Yunis

IAF aircraft directed by the ISA and the 188th Brigade, struck and eliminated the Hamas terrorists Musab Yaser Abdallah Jilban and Abd al-Latif Musa Hajjaj Barbah in the area of Khan Yunis.

IDF eliminates 2 terrorists who murdered 7 soldiers in Khan Yunis

Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch of Rehovot fell in combat in Gaza

In the incident in which Sergeant Yaniv Michalovitch fell, a tank commander and a soldier in the Armored Corps 82nd Battalion, 7th Brigade, were severely injured.

Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch of Rehovot fell in combat in Gaza

IDF destroys junction for terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

Kfir Brigade combat team forces raided an underground complex containing terror tunnels and destroyed a route 2.5 km long connecting Khan Yunis and Rafah.

IDF destroys junction for terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

First time since 10.7

No closed military zones in Western Negev

Several roads near Gaza remain restricted, but civilian access to communities in the western Negev has been restored under new IDF orders.

No closed military zones in Western Negev

Moving moment

Father of fallen soldier presents berets to haredi soldiers

Haredi soldiers from the Tomer Company and Netzach Yehuda Battalion completed their training, surrounded by family and rabbis.

Father of fallen soldier presents berets to haredi soldiers

Chief of Staff in Syria

We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times

Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and situation assessment in Syria with the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, and spoke with reserve soldiers.

We must maintain alertness and keep our eyes open at all times

99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops

The IDF announces that the 99th Division, which includes the Northern Gaza Brigade, the 646th Brigade, and the 990th Brigade, has returned to Gaza for the 4th time since the start of the war.

99th Division returns to Gaza Strip for counter-terror ops

Bereaved religious women enlist in IDF following war losses

Bereaved women, including mother of Ori Danino and widow of Eyal Berkovich who both fell in Gaza, drafted to the IDF to carry on the legacy of their loved ones.

Bereaved religious women enlist in IDF following war losses

Undercover officers arrest terror cell in Samaria

Undercover Border Police officers and IDF troops arrest three terrorists in Qabatiya near Jenin.

Undercover officers arrest terror cell in Samaria

Gazan Man Reveals:

'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'

The IDF has published recordings of a call from Gaza in which a Gazan man tells an Israeli intelligence officer that Hamas shoots and robs Gazans collecting supplies.

'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'

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IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and dismantle extensive tunnel networks in Khan Yunis as IDF operations intensify in Gaza Strip.

IDF Paratroopers destroy 3km-long terror tunnel in Gaza

Combat footage

IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip

Over the past day, the IAF struck over 140 terror targets in the Gaza Strip to support ground forces. Troops on the ground have eliminated dozens of terrorists.

IDF expands operations in the Gaza Strip

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

Netanyahu to IDF General Staff:

'Operation Rising Lion will be etched in history'

PM Netanyahu meets with IDF generals, praises their actions in "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran: The line that separates between the generations of Jewish history and what has happened in our generation - is the establishment of the state and the IDF.

'Operation Rising Lion will be etched in history'

Chief of Staff

'Whoever tries to harm the IDF harms the State of Israel'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a tour of Samaria, praised the reserve soldiers and warned of the spread of extremism in the region.

'Whoever tries to harm the IDF harms the State of Israel'

Fallen soldier's parents:

We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

Parents of fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld recall his boundless energy, deep friendships, and love for life, expressing pride in his service and unwavering commitment to Israel.

We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

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IDF troops destroy 2KM-long Hamas tunnel

IDF uncovers and dismantles two-kilometre Hamas tunnel beneath former school in Khan Yunis, locates terror hideout and eliminates threats in joint ground and air operations.

IDF troops destroy 2KM-long Hamas tunnel

IDF reorganizes access routes to aid distribution centers in Gaza

The reorganization includes fencing and demarcating the centers, installing directional and warning signs, opening additional access routes, establishing barriers and checkpoints to regulate vehicle movement, and physically adapting the layout of the centers to allow external observation of the remaining aid packages.

IDF reorganizes access routes to aid distribution centers in Gaza

Samaria Council head condemns rioters for attacking IDF facility

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan denounces rioters who set fire to a military post, affirms support for IDF and rejects violence and political incitement against the Judea and Samaria community.

Samaria Council head condemns rioters for attacking IDF facility

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure; IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

IDF considers return to Joseph's Tomb

25 years later IDF to submit operational assessment on feasibility of reestablishing permanent presence at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus, amid renewed debate over restoring Israeli sovereignty at the site.

IDF considers return to Joseph's Tomb

Protest turns violent

Hundreds protest outside Binyamin Brigade headquarters

Hundreds protest outside the Binyamin Brigade headquarters after a 14-year-old was shot Friday night. Protesters chant, “A resident of Judea and Samaria is not an enemy.” IDF says the gathering turned violent.

Hundreds protest outside Binyamin Brigade headquarters

Binyamin Region Shooting:

IDF publishes footage from clash between soldiers and civilians

As part of the investigation into the clash on Friday night, the IDF has published footage from the soldiers involved.

IDF publishes footage from clash between soldiers and civilians

'An Awesome Responsibility':

Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promoted Cohen in a ceremony at the Kiriya base today ahead of his new position.

Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Watch: IDF destroys IED site in northern Gaza

Troops discovered an IED site in the Jabaliya area. AnIAF aircraft, directed by the brigade’s Fire Control Center, carried out a strike and dismantled the site.

Watch: IDF destroys IED site in northern Gaza

Binyamin Rabbis urge probe, decry violence by IDF and residents

Binyamin rabbis call for unity and a thorough investigation after clashes between IDF forces and residents, denouncing violence on all sides and urging restored trust.

Binyamin Rabbis urge probe, decry violence by IDF and residents

'Always a smile and a good heart'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, was killed by an explosive device that detonated in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Binyamin Region Shooting:

'Dad, they're shooting at us'

Rabbi Ben-Shachar, the father of one of the youths involved in the clash with Israeli troops in the Binyamin region, claims that videos of the incident support the civilians as opposed to the IDF statements.

'Dad, they're shooting at us'

Police leave ICU without questioning teen

14-year-old, wounded by IDF gunfire during the evacuation of a hilltop community in Binyamin remains in intensive care awaiting surgery to remove a live bullet from his body.

Police leave ICU without questioning teen