IDF

Lebanon:

IDF operates at deepest point reached since war began

During operations in the Saluki region, IDF troops conducted searches and located a concealed storage facility in complex terrain.

Moving footage:

IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Jabaliya's central square

Soldiers of the 401st Brigade lit the menorah at 'Hahachra'a' (victory - lit. decision) Square, formerly known as Palestine Square in Jabaliya while their wounded friends lit the candles at Sheba Hospital.

France condemns counter-terror op. at Gaza hospital

French Foreign Ministry condemns IDF operation at the Kamal Adwan Hospital despite the hospital being used as a Hamas command center, demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Poll:

Most Religious Zionists support haredi draft

A large majority - 72.5% - of Religious Zionists support some type of haredi draft; just 20% of haredim say agreement must be reached on Draft Law.

Sirens in central Israel

IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens activated in dozens of cities in central Israel after missile launched from Yemen. Fragments from interception found in Beit Shemesh. The sirens followed US and British strikes in Yemen.

Ahmed Tibi calls for release of doctor arrested by IDF

Ahmed Tibi called in the Knesset for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh, a hospital director in Gaza, who was detained by Israeli forces.

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Hamas footage shows terrorists planting explosives near hospital

Terrorists can be seen planting explosives at a distance of approximately 45 meters from the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.

Cleared for publication:

Sgt. Uriel from Beitar Illit fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Uriel Peretz, aged 23, served in the haredi Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Three additional soldiers were severely injured in the incident.

'You are all heroes'

IDF Chief of Staff lights Hanukkah candles with wounded soldiers

LTG Halevi expressed his appreciation to the medical staff for their life-saving work and lit the fifth candle of Hanukkah with the injured personnel and their families.

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IDF forces operate in Quneitra

For the first time, footage shows IDF forces operating in the southern Syrian town of Quneitra.

IDF eliminates terrorists in Jabaliya area

Overnight, IDF troops operated to identify and eliminate multiple terrorists in the Jabaliya area overnight.

Soldier's parents arrived at his base and learned he fell

The parents of Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, who fell in Gaza, were visiting their son's base with a package for him when they were told he had fallen.

Hanukkah – The Movie

As a legendary actor of Hollywood teaches: “When you have to shoot – shoot.”

Combat officer severely injured in northern Gaza

Combat officer in the Tzabar Battalion, Givati Brigade, was severely injured on Sunday during combat in northern Gaza. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Herzog:

'We are in a historical chapter'

President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with reservists from Battalion 9213: We will be stronger and more resilient if we maintain our unity.

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

The command and control center in the El-Wafa Hospital in the area of Gaza City was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the immediate future, the military said.

Report

Nasrallah thought he was safe from Israel until the end

New details of Israel's decades-long intelligence efforts against Hezbollah revealed in new report from the New York Times.

Gaza:

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

‏The IAF struck the launchers that were used yesterday to fire projectiles toward the Lachish, HaShfela, Yarkon, Western Negev, Yehuda, and Jerusalem areas.

Report:

Israel considering remaining in Lebanon beyond agreed-on date

Israel is considering remaining in southern Lebanon even after the 60-day deadline due to the slow deployment of Lebanese troops and the reformation of Hezbollah.

Photos:

IDF soldiers in the snow in Syria

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of soldiers from the 810th Heharim Regional Brigade in the snow from the Syrian border.

Watch: IDF soldiers light Hanukkah candles in Syria

Soldiers from the Egoz Unit and Sayeret Golani light candles at an IDF base in Syria. Watch.

Photos:

Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes photos of the preparations and the takeoff of Israel Air Force planes for Thursday’s strikes in Yemen.

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen are “especially alarming”, calls "for all parties concerned to cease all military actions and exercise utmost restraint."

From Mt. Hermon to Gaza

Watch: IDF soldiers light the menorah

IDF forces continue to operate on all fronts, but for eight days, they stop what they are doing for a moment to light the Hanukkah candles.

Col. Richard Kemp:

'10/7 attack required far more aggressive military policy'

Former commander of the British military forces in Afghanistan addreses New York Times report IDF adopted less restictive rules of engagement after October 7 in a conversation with Arutz Sheva.

After 17 years:

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

IDF, ISA, and Yamam forces arrested Ali Dandis who is suspected of being involved in the 2007 shooting attack that murdered Ahikam Amihai and David Rubin.

NYT report:

IDF loosened combat rules for war after October 7

New York Times ridiculed for reporting that the IDF's rules of engagement are different in a formally-declared war than during previous skirmishes with Hamas and after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust

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Dramatic arrest in Shechem

The Israel Police has released footage showing dramatic moments of Israeli undercover forces engaging terrorists in Shechem.

Fallen soldier's family protests researcher's memorial

The family of IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati, who was killed in the same incident in which civilian Ze’ev (Jabo) Erlich was killed in Lebanon, stormed into an event held in memory of Erlich in Samaria this evening to protest the event.

Since October:

85,000 Hezbollah weapons seized in southern Lebanon

Since the beginning of the ground operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF has confiscated over 85,000 weapons, missiles, and military items, including rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, RPGs, rifles, explosives, munitions, anti-aircraft missiles, observation devices, and military vehicles.

Chief of Staff:

'Forces were searching for hostages before Sinwar's elimination'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony and praised the IAF's accomplishments during the war.

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

IDF holds brigade-wide exercise in Jordan Valley, as forces practice responding to terror threats, infiltrations, and more.

In Tulkarm

Menashe Regional Brigade Commander lightly injured by explosive

"David" APC hit by an explosive device during a counterterrorism operation in the area of Tulkarm, lightly injuring the Commander of the Menashe Regional Brigade, Col. Ayub Kayouf.

IDF investigation:

IDF didn't know 6 hostages were in area before they were murdered

Investigation finds that Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were murdered on August 29, their bodies were discovered on August 31.

IDF on Houthi missile attack:

Area of sirens to be broadened after late sirens during attack

Investigation determines cause of siren activating 10 minutes late when 16 people were injured in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Jaffa on Saturday morning.

Defense Minister:

'IDF must release full recordings of fallen soldiers'

Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to release nearly complete recordings from the night of October 7th to the families of soldiers killed in the massacre.

IDF raids Indonesian Hospital in Gaza

IDF and ISA forces conducted and completed a limited operation against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the area of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.

IDF, US Cyber Command, hold joint 'Cyberdome' exercise

IDF, US Cyber Command, hold joint exercise, preventing dozens of cyberattacks and targeting enemy systems.

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela, and the southern Negev

Sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela and Arad area. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. 20 people treated by Magen David Adom, including 60-year-old injured on the way to shelter in Tel Aviv.

Families of IDF lookouts livid

'If this isn't a mistake, it's disappointing'

Families of IDF lookouts who were murdered at Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, 2023, receive radio recordings of their daughters from the IDF, express outrage over the fact that the recordings were cut off at 4:48 a.m. on October 7.

Ilay Atedgi, Netanel Pessach, Hillel Diener fell in Gaza

3 soldiers from Kfir Brigade killed in combat in northern Gaza.

Head of Hamas National Security Directorate eliminated

The terrorist who was eliminated was in a command compound established on the ruins of a school in Duraj Taffah. The IDF stated that he was a senior figure in Hamas' decision-making.

100 explosives, 20 rocket launchers found in Lebanese facility

The IDF anounced that the troops of the 769th Brigade are continueing defensive activity in southern Lebanon, in accordance with the ceasefire and understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

Hundreds of bombs and rockets

Watch: IDF uncovers multitude of arms in southern Lebanon

Troops located a weapons storage facility containing over 100 explosives and approximately 20 rocket launchers of various types while searching terrorist sites in southern Lebanon.

Khan Yunis:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area

IDF announces that the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a Hamas terrorist who was operating in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.

Inside op. in which hostage Sahar Baruch was killed

Terrorists waiting for IDF rescue team opened fire immediately when the rescuers opened the door, leading to fierce gunfight in which Sahar was killed and 2 soldiers seriously wounded.

IDF preparing northern Israel for civilian life

Engineering teams have been dispatched to remove waste, ordnance, and military equipment before civilians return home.

Kfir Brigade begins operating west of Beit Hanoun

After completing operations in Beit Lahia, the Kfir Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, began operating in the area west of Beit Hanoun based on intelligence indicating the presence of terrorists in the area.

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IDF destroys Hezbollah long-term terrorist hideout

IDF's 188th Brigade locates and destroys Hezbollah long-term hideout facility with weapons storages.

Defense Minister in Lebanon:

'If Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, we'll crush it'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited southern Lebanon in preparation for the next stages of implementing the ceasefire agreement. 'We have hit Hezbollah with unprecedented strength. We have removed the fangs of the snake.'

'An Innocent Mistake:'

IDF invites family of hostages to ceremony for bereaved families

The parents of Nimrod Cohen, a missing soldier, received an invitation for a bereaved families' event despite several signs of life from their son.

IDF to demolish homes of two terrorists

IDF announces intention to demolish homes of terrorist who murdered Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal as well as of terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class (res.) Elhanan Klein.

IDF destroys 7.5 km of tunnels in northern Gaza

In one of the 3 destroyed tunnel routes, IDF equipment that had been captured by Hamas terrorists on October 7th was discovered, along with maps of Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip, weapons, and living quarters.

Wounded Reservist:

'It is hard to believe I am now a wounded soldier'

Reservist fighter Sagi Mazar shares his story of being injured in southern Lebanon and his road to recovery.

Photos:

IAF prepares and takes off for attack in Yemen

IDF releases photos from the preparation and deployment of Israel Air Force troops ahead of Thursday’s attack in Yemen.

Drama:

IDF soldier forced to leave Sri Lanka over potential arrest

Soldier identified by pro-Palestinian Arab organizations in Sri Lanka, ordered by defense establishment to immediately return to Israel over concerns he would be arrested.

The night before the massacre:

The partial situational assessment and the failed intel

An investigation into the night of the massacre found that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi did not order a full situational assessment despite understanding that something unusual was happening.

IDF, ISA eliminate Iran-funded Tulkarm Terrorist Network leader

Over the past year, Tarek Doush recruited numerous terrorists, armed and funded by Iran and by Lebanese terror operatives with relations to the Maqdah family, to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israelis.

'Nice shot'

Watch: IDF jets strike targets in Yemen

The IDF released footage of the extensive attack on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Hezbollah artillery cannon, rocket launchers seized in Lebanon

The troops of the 300th Brigade combat team, under the command of the 146th Division, located a weapons storage facility during continued defensive activities to remove threats in southern Lebanon.