Michael Silam, a close friend of Sergeant major Gross, delivered a powerful eulogy at Gross’s funeral, calling for national unity, respect for combat soldiers, and a sober reckoning with those who dodge military service.
Prominent Hasidic rabbis in Israel issue halakhic ruling prohibiting enlistment in IDF, including in haredi-specific tracks, warning of spiritual dangers and accusing military programs of attempting to alter the identity of Torah-observant Jews.
IDF conscripts 14,500 civilians who were previously exempt from reserve duty, aiming to ease pressure on reservists amid ongoing conflict by forming 11 new battalions set to begin service in the coming months.
As threats evolve, so too must Israel’s military structure and mindset. Opinion.
Paratroopers eliminate dozens of terrorists and uncover major Hamas tunnel network in Khan Yunis, dismantling over 200 terror sites and five tons of explosives.
IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin displayed the Hamas facility under the European Hospital and showed how EU aid funds reached the hands of Hamas commanders instead of the Gazan public.
New footage shows remains retrieved from beneath Khan Yunis hospital; Sinwar killed alongside Rafah Brigade commander in May strike.
Moshe Pazielov, a former senior official in the ISA, explains that Israel is right to arm gangs that will fight Hamas, but must not overlook the long-term consequences of such a decision.
Troops from the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion, Yahalom, and special units from the Intelligence Directorate and the ISA launched a targeted operation at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.
Security forces surprised to find Channel 12’s Yigal Mosko driving through locked gate near Deir Dibwan; IDF investigating how he obtained the key.
Arafat Dhiab, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7th brutal massacre. He simultaneously commanded a Hamas police station and advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians.
IDF says Mahmoud Zabar Tafesh Bassal spread false and misleading information to the international media while serving in the Hamas terrorist organization.
The military has begun operating in areas in the center of the Gaza Strip where it has not yet operated, and due to concerns about the lives of hostages, is exercising extreme caution in destroying terrorist routes.
The names of two of the fallen soldiers whose families have been notified were cleared for publication. Five injured soldiers have been evacuated to hospital.
The Southern Sharon Regional Council announced that Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver from Sde Warburg fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.
Maj. Gen. David Zini, who recently concluded his tenure as head of the IDF Training and Doctrine Command, delivered a heartfelt farewell speech at the "Alika" base in the Golan Heights, marking the end of his 33-year military career.
After warning Dahieh residents to evacuate, IDF strikes underground UAV production and storage facilities in Dahieh and southern Lebanon, as well as a drone manufacturing workshop.
A security official who took part in the operation revealed that Israel supplied arms, equipment, and money to Gazan elements as part of a secret operation aimed at weakening Hamas.
An official announcement from the Attorney General states that the IDF will issue over 50,000 draft orders to yeshiva students as early as this July, and will formulate an enforcement plan against draft evaders.
6 Brigades have been operating in Khan Yunis and have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed underground hideouts and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.
Newly released details shed light on the intelligence-led mission that brought the bodies of Gadi and Judi Haggai back from Khan Yunis.
Gazan residents accuse Hamas of sabotaging humanitarian aid efforts, as IDF reveals testimonies detailing obstruction and violence near distribution points.
IDF footage shows the interception of an unmanned aircraft that was launched toward Israel from Yemen near the Egyptian border.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises operation that recovered the bodies of hostages Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai, promises, 'We will not rest, nor will we be silent, until we return home all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'
Among the new medical technologies were drones that drop supplies directly to the field, a helmet that helps reduce post-trauma, and an AI system for physiotherapy in the battlefield.
Kibbutz Nir Oz announces: Bodies of Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai returned to Israel in military operation.
Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.
Nahal Brigade troops eliminate terrorists and uncover explosives in northern Gaza; IDF footage shows airstrike as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.
The IDF has suspended soldiers who were seen throwing a suspect to the ground and kicking him when he resisted arrest in Samaria.
Master Sergeant (Res.) Alon Farkas, aged 27, from Kabri, a soldier in the 6646th Reconnaissance Battalion, 646th Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin says every other house encountered in Gaza is booby-trapped during press briefing.
The Prime Minister addresses the nation after 3 Givati soldiers were killed in Gaza. 'They fell in a just war like no other - we will defeat Hamas, liberate all the hostages and ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.'
Security forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals and confiscated a 'Carlo' weapon along with additional weapons.
Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists, dismantled weapons storage facilities, tunnel shafts, and numerous terrorist infrastructure sites both above and below ground.
IDF forces eliminate terrorists and dismantle underground infrastructure in ongoing operations targeting Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza.
The principal of the school where Omer Van Gelder studied eulogized him after the IDF announced that he had been killed in action.
The IDF noted that it is aware of reports regarding casualties, and the details of the incident are being looked into.
Kfir Brigade troops uncover major weapons cache, dismantle Hamas infrastructure, and eliminate dozens of terrorists during ongoing operations in Gaza.
IDF Spox Effie Defrin urges the world to reject Hamas's "fake news" about aid distribution in Gaza, stresses the IDF's commitment to delivering aid while dismantling Hamas, and urges media caution against unverified claims from the terrorist organization.
Following a situational assessment in Gaza, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir states Hamas is losing control, directs an expansion of IDF operations to new areas in the north and south to achieve hostage return and eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities.
Military inquiry finds no IDF fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site; Hamas accused of spreading false reports to sabotage humanitarian efforts.
Defense Minister reaffirms Israel’s resolve to destroy Hamas, says military operations will proceed regardless of hostage talks.
The IDF intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen. No injuries reported.
As part of activities in the security zone in southern Syria, troops from the 810 Brigade located weapons, including several rockets and landmines.
IDF Chief affirms commitment to recovering all hostages in meeting with bereaved families, who warn of growing risks amid intensified Gaza operations.
Khalil Abd al-Nasser Muhammad Khatib, a cell commander in Hamas' Al Mawasi battalion who commanded the force that killed 21 soldiers in January 2024, was eliminated.
IDF troops struck and dismantled the booby-trapped structure from which an explosive device was activated against IDF soldiers, an incident in which Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu fell during combat.
Palestinian Arab sources claimed that Israel had attacked a humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza, killing at least 30 people. Videos from the area proved that this was a false claim.
During combat operations in Gaza, terrorists transporting explosives were eliminated and a terror tunnel about 30 meters deep and about 700 meters long was destroyed.
IDF troops in Gaza locate and dismantle extensive terrorist infrastructure, including over 800 explosive devices and dozens of tunnel shafts. Weapons found in residential homes and even inside UNRWA bags in a former school in Shejaiya.
IDF confirms strikes on Syrian weapon storage facilities with coastal and surface-to-air missiles near Latakia, says the strikes aimed to neutralize threats to international and Israeli maritime navigation.
The IDF troops eliminated terrorists, dismantled weapons, terrorist infrastructure, and underground infrastructure sites.
Despite performing military duties and facing identical risks, 19-year-old David Libi will not be recognized as an IDF casualty due to his status as a civilian contractor.
A soldier in the 74th Armored Corps Battalion, 188th Brigade, severely injured in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.
In heartwarming event, dozens of female IDF lookouts, along with officers from the Israel Police's Ariel station and canine handlers from IDU, fulfill the dream of a child with special needs from Samaria.
IDF strikes several military sites throughout Lebanon belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization. “The IDF will continue prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to reestablish its terror capabilities."
After approximately 6 months of training, the Chief of Staff decided to halt the trial program to train women as infantry in transportation units due to physical and medical challenges.
The Lebanese army has achieved about 80% of the goal of dismantling the terrorist organization with the help of the IDF.
Roni Kisin, a member of the medical emergency team from Kerem Shalom, talks about the premonitions of the town before the massacre.
During a frontline assessment, IDF Chief LTG Zamir vows continued operations against Hezbollah and beyond, praising troops for reshaping the northern security reality.
