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IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria

IDF forces conduct extensive raids in northern Samaria, arresting suspects, seizing weapons, and disrupting terrorist activities in multiple areas, including Shechem and Qalqilya.

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria

Contact Mossad

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair

In a post on X, the IDF Farsi-language spokesperson encouraged Iranians facing difficult circumstances to contact Mossad, saying, 'Maybe-maybe you'll find a new way to improve your situation there.'

IDF sends urgent message to Iranians in despair

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

Iran successfully downs Israeli UAV over Isfahan, marking first such event in the conflict.

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

Anti-terror raid:

5 terrorists apprehended in Jenin area, plots foiled

Israeli forces apprehend five terrorists in Jenin, Far'a, and Tamun, acting on Shin Bet intelligence. The operations thwart planned attacks, dismantle a terror network involved in financing and weapons, and nab explosive manufacturers.

5 terrorists apprehended in Jenin area, plots foiled

IDF Spokesperson:

'There are no more cities of refuge in the Middle East'

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Efi Defrin delivers a statement on the IDF's continued attacks on Iran and the thwarting of Iran's missile launches at Israel.

'There are no more cities of refuge in the Middle East'

1st time since start of war:

162nd Division operating in Kfar Jabaliya in Gaza

As part of the expanding operations in Operation "Gideon’s Chariots" and for the first time since the beginning of the ground maneuver, forces of the 162nd Division recently began encircling Kfar Jabaliya to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.

162nd Division operating in Kfar Jabaliya in Gaza

IDF promises:

The next stage will be surprising

The IDF intensifies Operation Rising Lion with strategic strikes across Iran, targeting military headquarters, terror leaders, and nuclear facilities. Senior officials promise more decisive actions ahead.

The next stage will be surprising

Katz warns Khamenei:

'Remember the dictator next door'

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a situation assessment with senior defense officials and reviewed to the attacks in Tehran.

'Remember the dictator next door'

Footage from Iran:

Anti-aircraft squad launches missile at drone, and is eliminated

IAF aircraft operating deep in Iranian airspace identified a squad firing surface-to-air missiles at the aircraft and eliminated it.

Anti-aircraft squad launches missile at drone, and is eliminated

'You delivered intelligence that paved the way to Tehran'

The Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Major General Shlomi Binder, visited Intelligence Directorate bases and spoke with personnel of the Intelligence Directorate.

'You delivered intelligence that paved the way to Tehran'

Golani Brigade seals tunnels under Gazan hospital

Dozens of trucks and cement mixers sealed the tunnel by pouring approximately 250 cubic meters of concrete in. The operation in the area was carried out with precision and care to avoid damaging the hospital building.

Golani Brigade seals tunnels under Gazan hospital

4th Day On The Job:

New Iranian Chief of Staff eliminated

Less than a week after the elimination of his predecessor, Ali Shadmani, the new commander of Iranian forces in the current war, was bombed in a command center in Tehran earlier today.

New Iranian Chief of Staff eliminated

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF completes another night of attacks in Iran

The attacks destroyed dozens of IRGC missiles and UAVs launchers.

IDF completes another night of attacks in Iran

Third time in one night

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Sirens activated in Haifa and other areas in northern Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, marking the third such attack in just over four hours.

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

The IDF has cleared for publication that Captain (res.) Tal Movshovitz Merot, deputy company commander in the Combat Engineering Battalion, was killed in battle in southern Gaza.

Captain (Res.) Tal Movshovitz fell in combat in Gaza

IDF Spokesman:

We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

IDF targets weapons convoys, UAV cells, and Iranian fighter jets as part of intensified operations; Tehran airport and key military communications hub struck amid efforts to thwart missile threats.

We are striking and will strike anyone who threatens Israelis

Report:

IDF destroyed backup copy of Iran's nuclear archive

Strike reportedly targeted Iran’s preserved nuclear data, echoing Mossad’s 2018 archive raid.

IDF destroyed backup copy of Iran's nuclear archive

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IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

An IAF aircraft struck a pair of F-14 fighter jets at an airport in Tehran.

IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

Mid-broadcast

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ

The IDF confirmed that IAF struck a communications center that was being used for military purposes by the Iranian Armed Forces.

Watch: IDF strikes Iranian state media HQ

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IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Since the beginning of the operation, the IAF and Israeli Navy have intercepted more than 100 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel.

IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Wide-scale strikes:

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

IDF completes wide-scale wave of strikes to degrade the Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities.

IDF degrades Iranian regime’s weapons production capabilities

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IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

The IAF struck and dismantled surface-to-surface missile production sites, detection radar sites, and surface-to-air missile launchers in Tehran, with the direction of the IDF Intelligence Directorate.

IDF takes out surface-to-air missile launcher in heart of Tehran

Chief of Staff:

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the Israeli public this evening (Sunday) with a special message amid the ongoing war with Iran.

'Citizens, I promise that anyone who harms you will pay dearly'

Netanyahu:

'Tehran is burning'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Israel’s recent military operations against Iran on Sunday evening, highlighting what he described as significant achievements.

'Tehran is burning'

Cleared for publication:

Body of Aviv Atzili recovered from Gaza

Body of the deceased hostage, Warrant Officer Aviv Atzili, was recovered last week from Hamas captivity in Gaza, together with that of Yair Yaakov.

Body of Aviv Atzili recovered from Gaza

2,300 km from Israel

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

The IAF strike on an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation.

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

Chief of Staff:

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

IDF Chief hails precision airstrikes in Tehran as pivotal in neutralizing existential threats, vows continued operations until mission goals are met.

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

New Rules:

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.

IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

IDF establishes new eastern division

IDF establishes Gilad Division (96), part of historic reorganization under Central Command. Overnight, 25 wanted suspects were arrested. Maj. Gen. Bluth: 'We must not be complacent in the face of the enemy.'

IDF establishes new eastern division

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Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Daniel Hagari among reservists returning to support the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit after the launch of Operation Rising Lion, a move made at the request of Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin.

Reservists reinforce IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

The IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee, has issued the IDF's first evacuation warning to Iranian residents telling them to remove themselves from all weapons factories in Iran,

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning to Iranian residents

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Shemesh, aged 21, from Jerusalem, served as a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.

Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh fell in battle in southern Gaza

Members of the same family:

Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Five members of the same family were murdered when a missile hit a three story home in the town of Tamra.

Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Several drones infiltrate northern and southern Israel

IAF intercepts three drones in southern Israel. Sirens sound in northern Israel as well.

Several drones infiltrate northern and southern Israel

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Thousands of IDF soldiers were called up on emergency orders on Friday following the outbreak of war with Iran. They need our help to win the war. In response to the situation, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched for reserve soldiers.

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

An Israeli strike in Yemen on Saturday night reportedly targeted a senior commander of the Houthi militia, believed to be Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Amari.

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

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Prayers for the State of Israel, the IDF and the Hostages

In this week's Torah reading: “Rise up, Hashem! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.”

Prayers for the State of Israel, the IDF and the Hostages

IDF reveals Iranian plan to destroy Israel

Israel has collected and analyzed vast quantities of intelligence materials that reveal the regime's plan: “The Destruction of Israel Plan.”

IDF reveals Iranian plan to destroy Israel

Operation Rising Lion:

IDF reveals secret Iranian nuclear weapons program

The IDF reveals new intelligence showing Iran is nearing nuclear weapon capability, with secret efforts to develop all weapon components accelerating in recent months.

IDF reveals secret Iranian nuclear weapons program

Head of Home Front Command:

'We are strong and prepared to defend the State of Israel'

Commander of the Home Front Command in statement after launch of Operation Rising Lion: We anticipate widespread alerts. It is crucial to that you take shelter in the best way possible. Avoid unnecessary movement outside and refrain from driving on the road.

'We are strong and prepared to defend the State of Israel'

IDF exposes Hamas's systematic misuse, theft of humanitarian aid

The IDF released evidence showing that Hamas has routinely appropriated between 15% and 25% of incoming aid in Gaza, allocating it to militants or selling it at inflated prices.

IDF exposes Hamas's systematic misuse, theft of humanitarian aid

Secret cross-border rescue:

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

Revealed: 12-year-old Syrian girl in life-threatening condition was evacuated by the IDF to Rambam Hospital, where she received urgent heart treatment and made a full recovery.

IDF, Rambam save critically-ill Syrian girl

The battle of Pri Gan

Shlomit community security team saved the moshav

Military probe reveals critical delays and command breakdowns in IDF response to October 7th infiltration; local security teams hailed for averting massacre at Pri Gan despite heavy losses.

Shlomit community security team saved the moshav

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, the bodies of hostage Yair Yaakov, and an additional hostage whose name has not yet been cleared for publication were recovered from the Khan Yunis area.

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages

Zamir in Gaza:

Israel needs larger forces to ease reservist burden

LTG Zamir outlines expanded force structure and ongoing commitment to defeating Hamas and securing hostage release.

Israel needs larger forces to ease reservist burden

Serious incident:

Officer shot by IDF soldiers after being identified as terrorist

An Armored Corps officer serving as a deputy company commander in the 188th Engineering Battalion was moderately to severely wounded after being shot by soldiers who thought he was a terrorist.

Officer shot by IDF soldiers after being identified as terrorist

IDF Prepares for the Future

New divisions, reserve brigades, and force readiness plan

The new force readiness plan approved by the Chief of Staff includes extensive structural changes across all branches, and aims to ensure competency, readiness, and adaptability to future threats in order to make 2025 "a year of security stabilization."

New divisions, reserve brigades, and force readiness plan

Footage from Gaza:

IDF strikes terrorists and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip

IDF troops, guided by ISA intelligence, eliminate terrorists and strike Hamas weapons sites and infrastructure in continued Gaza operations.

IDF strikes terrorists and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip

IDF backs down on claims against MK Succot in Shechem incident

IDF withdraws initial accusations against MK Tzvi Succot, Samaria Brigade commander acknowledges riot dispersal measures used against Succot and a group of worshippers were unjustified.

IDF backs down on claims against MK Succot in Shechem incident

Heroism Despite Failures:

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

The IDF's newly released inquiry into the October 7 massacre in Yachini reveals critical security failures, including unfortified defenses and unprepared local forces.

IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

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Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port

The IDF published documentation of the departure of naval forces to attack targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in the port of Hudaydah in Yemen.

Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port

IDF launches counterterror op. in Shechem

Over 250 structures have been searched so far, six wanted individuals were apprehended, and a ‘Carlo’ weapon, along with additional weapons, were located and confiscated, in the operation in the Kasbah area of Shechem.

IDF launches counterterror op. in Shechem

Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza

During Givati ​​forces' operation in the Gaza Strip, terrorists disguised as women and carrying sacks were identified from a Hamas military building. The forces eliminated them.

Terrorists disguised as women eliminated in Gaza

Two Missiles, Multiple Corps:

New details about the attack against the Houthi ports

The operation involved long-range, precision-guided missiles launched from Sa'ar 6 corvettes, marking an unprecedented level of inter-service coordination.

New details about the attack against the Houthi ports

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Hamas tunnel destroyed near Nir Oz

Israeli forces destroyed over 1,200 terror infrastructures near Kerem Shalom to widen the security area near the communities of western Negev.

Hamas tunnel destroyed near Nir Oz

IDF strikes Houthi terror targets at Hudaydah port in Yemen

Unlike previous attacks, which were carried out by the IAF, the attacks were carried out by Israel's navy.

IDF strikes Houthi terror targets at Hudaydah port in Yemen

10/7 investigation:

IDF releases investigation findings of battle at Erez Kibbutz

Despite Hamas infiltration on 10/7, Kibbutz Erez remained in Israeli hands due to the bravery of local emergency squads and residents, found in report citing military shortcomings and decisive actions that prevented greater tragedy.

IDF releases investigation findings of battle at Erez Kibbutz

Ahead of a strike?

IDF issues warning for Yemen's ports

The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson issues an urgent warning to those present at the Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Al-Salif ports, which are under Houthi control.

IDF issues warning for Yemen's ports

Khan Younis collapse:

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated

The findings of the initial investigation into the deaths of 4 soldiers in Khan Yunis indicate that the soldiers carried out advanced scans and were careful - but the bomb was activated when they called a bomb disposal team.

Troops spotted suspicious object, retreated, bomb still detonated