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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.

Murderous rampage, fight until the last terrorist was eliminated

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 rescues collaborators from collapsed building in Gaza

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.

IDF eliminates commanders seeking to rebuild Hamas, Islamic Jihad

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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.

IDF seizes 3 tons of weapons on Mt. Hermon

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.

IDF to begin operational use of Arrow 4

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.

Terrorist who attempted to attack troops in Gaza eliminated

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.

Quake alarm revamp: Israel acts to prevent false alerts

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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.

Terrorists who launched antitank missiles at troops eliminated

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.

Extension of service in special IDF units suspended

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.

Hamas forces grow increasingly bold against Israeli troops

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.

Israeli F-15 saved by daring in-flight refueling

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.

IDF probing claim of Palestinian Arab-American killed in clashes

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, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

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 thwarts weapon smuggling attempt on Jordanian border

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.

Weekly summary of IDF activity across the various arenas

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.

Halachic leniencies for soldiers during the Three Weeks

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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.

IDF eliminates terror cell in Khan Yunis

'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.

IDF commander voices troops’ discontent over aid mission

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.

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

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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.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander in moving vehicle

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.

Hamas fired from the European Hospital and left fighters to die

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.

Israeli murdered in attack at Gush Etzion supermarket

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.

No one says ‘Death to the Russian army’

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.

Knesset to hold urgent meeting on APC flaws

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.

Missile fired from Yemen and intercepted

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.

Abraham Azulay fought off terrorists and was killed

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.

IDF lays siege to Beit Hanoun

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.

Increased enforcement campaign against haredi draft dodgers

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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.

Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

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.

Israeli intelligence to mandate studying Islam and Arabic

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.

Female paramedics unacceptable for male soldiers

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 foils plan to establish a terror cell 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.

'We're dismantling Hamas systematically and thoroughly'

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.

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

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.

Nukhba commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Magen on 10/7

'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."

Benyamin Asulin's parting words to his mother

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.

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

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.'

Wounded Netzah Yehuda soldier recounts deadly tragedy

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

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

IDF warns of increasing daring among Hamas ranks

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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.

1st footage of IDF airstrikes in Yemen yesterday

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.

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

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.

Terrorist arms & drug dealer in Samaria eliminated

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.

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

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