IDF

Defense Minister:

'No appointments before investigation'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has set an ultimatum for Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, stating he will not approve new generals in the IDF until investigation reports for October 7 are presented.

Wounded Soldier Speaks:

'I thought I would die, I felt sorry for my friends and family'

Lieutenant Yinon Granot, a tank officer seriously injured in Jabaliya, shares his journey of recovery and determination to be back in action.

Cleared for publication:

New details on the bombings in Yemen

The main objective of the IDF bombings last night in Yemen was to shut down all three ports controlled by the Houthis.

2,000 km from Israeli territory:

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

Sirens sounded in towns across central Israel following a missile launch from Yemen. IDF says missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Fragment falls in Ramat Efal. Reports of Israeli strikes in Sanaa.

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

'We're pressuring Hamas every day to return the hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Gaza, says communities near Gaza are 'coming back to life.'

Footage from Lebanon

IDF destroys underground Hezbollah headquarters

Combat Engineering Brigade troops located a tunnel route a few dozen meters in length leading to a Hezbollah headquarters.

IDF admits:

Israelis crossed into Lebanon, set up tents

IDF investigation reveals Israeli civilians set up tents in southern Lebanon, for the purpose of reviving an ancient Jewish community.

Joseph's Tomb:

Fire opened at bus carrying Hasidim, driver lightly injured

A bus of Breslov Hasidim, which entered Joseph's Tomb in Shechem without permission and without coordination, shot at. IDF evacuates the civilians from the area.

Lt. Col. who signed refusal letter dismissed from reserve duty

IDF dismisses Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Tuly Flint from reserve duty after he signed a letter supporting refusal of reserve duty.

Lessons from war:

IDF establishes new “David” reserve Brigades

Five new brigades established with purpose of carrying out defensive missions along Israel's various borders, according to the operational needs.

Cleared for publication:

Two IDF soldiers killed in building collapse in southern Gaza

The IDF announced that Major (Res.) Moshiko Maxim Rozenwald, 35 from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Alexander Anosov, fell in southern Gaza.

Operations in Jabaliya:

IDF locates and destroys tunnel where terrorists were hiding

The Givati Brigade located an underground tunnel shaft where a terrorist cell had barricaded itself inside and the terrorists were eliminated.

Defense Ministry:

Over 13,500 soldiers wounded in the war

The Defense Ministry's Department of Rehabilitation published data on the soldiers it is currently treating. 66% of wounded soldiers are reservists.

IDF spokesman contending for two positions in the General Staff

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari is in the running for two positions within the IDF's General Staff. The IDF Chief of Staff is expected to decide on his future in the coming months.

IDF:

This is why the hostages' symbol appeared in the sky this morning

Airplane's trails in the shape of the hostages' symbol, seen in the sky this morning, were caused by a routine Israeli Air Force mission, according to an IDF investigation.

IAF pilot behind tribute to hostage above Israel

The IDF says that the ribbons in tribute to the hostages seen in the skies above Israel on Monday morning were drawn by an Air Force jet.

IDF eliminates terrorists, including senior PIJ terrorist in Gaza

The terrorists were operating in a command and control center used to plan and carry out an imminent terror attack against IDF troops.

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What happens on the border of Israel and Syria?

IDF English Language Spokesman LTC Nadav Shoshani explains the areas between Israel and Syria and why the military is operating in the buffer zone.

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

The Oron is manned by air patrolmen and intelligence officers who, using advanced information extraction systems, can send information in real time to all IDF intelligence bodies.

After operating in Lebanon:

98th Division 'preparing for upcoming missions'

98th Division is currently preparing for upcoming missions after eliminating terrorists and dismantling over 300 terrorist infrastructure sites in six different areas in southern Lebanon.

Wave of bombings against Hamas in Gaza

The IDF conducted operations in Beit Hanoun, killing several threats with air and ground strikes, and arresting additional suspects.

New study shows:

Gazan civilian death toll exaggerated to vilify Israel

Study by the Henry Jackson Society think tank finds the number of civilians reported killed in the Gaza conflict has been manipulated by Hamas-run authorities in Gaza for propaganda purposes, with international media often repeating the claims without scrutiny.

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

The soldiers were recruited under the Home Front Command and will be stationed in towns in Judea and Samaria to reinforce the towns' security forces.

Former state prosecutor calls for combat pilots to refuse service

The former state attorney, Moshe Lador, called on combat pilots to refuse service in the IDF. "We must refuse to serve if the country becomes a dictatorship."

IDF intercepts two rockets fired from Central Gaza

Terrorists in Gaza Strip fire two rockets towards southern Israel, triggering sirens in Ashkelon and several communities located near the border. Both rockets intercepted, no injuries reported.

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IDF continues operations in Syria and along the border

IDF paratroopers locate a variety of weapons, including anti-tank missiles, military vests, ammunition, and additional military equipment, during scans in Syrian territory and along the border.

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Department Head in Hamas’ Manufacturing Headquarters and a Company Commander in the Zeitoun Battalion in a Hamas command and control center that previously served as the "Al-Hurriya" School in Gaza City.

IDF estimates:

Syrian regime collapse opened the way to Iran's nuclear sites

Defense officials believe that the elimination of 85% of the anti-aircraft systems in Syria which threatened Israeli jets, there is an opportunity to tend to Iran's nuclear program.

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IDF destroys Syrian strategic weapons

Hundreds of IAF aircraft struck Syrian fighter jets and helicopters, Scud missiles, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-sea precision-guided missiles, surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, radars, rockets, and more.

After Assad's fall:

IDF increases efforts to prevent terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minister Katz instructs IDF to increase preparations for the defense of Judea and Samaria communities and traffic routes against terrorist attacks inspired by the rebels in Syria.

Footage from the buffer zone:

IDF seizes Syrian tank and weapons

A brigade-level operation has concluded on the peak of Mount Hermon in the Buffer Zone. Forces located a Syrian army outpost containing a cache of weapons.

Operation Bashan Arrow:

320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

IDF publishes new details on the operations in Syria to prevent Assad's weapons from falling into the hands of Islamists who toppled his regime.

Incident in northern Gaza:

Soldiers were traveling in violation of guidelines

The Southern Command prohibits the transportation of soldiers on the battlefield during daylight hours. Three soldiers were killed when they were ambushed on the way back to Israeli territory.

US official backs Israeli operations in Syrian territory

A US administration official expressed support for Israel's advance into Syrian territory telling Kan News: 'No nation can tolerate terror groups being right on their doorstep'

Reports:

Israeli tanks are about 20 km from Damascus

In the wake of the toppling of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Israel has struck more than 250 targets across Syria. Reports say the IDF has taken control of nine villages in the southern suburbs of Damascus.

Saudi Arabia:

'Israel determined to sabotage Syria's security'

Saudi Arabia continues recent trend of criticism of Israel, this time denouncing IDF operations at the UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights.

Serious security breach:

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

UAVs infiltrate the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, photographing key areas of the base; IAF says effective solution has not yet been found.

3 IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Zano, Staff Sergeant Barak Daniel Halpern, and Sergeant Omri Cohen, were killed in battle in northern Gaza.

Multiple armed suspects eliminated in Samaria airstrike

Several armed individuals were identified during IDF counterterrorism activity in Tubas in Samaria to apprehend a wanted suspect and to thwart terrorist infrastructure sites. An IAF aircraft struck and eliminated them.

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Security forces operated in the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming attack at the al-Fawar Junction on Saturday and questioned individuals suspected of aiding the terrorist. 10 terrorists were arrested across Judea and Samaria.

Four IDF reservists killed in tunnel collapse in Lebanon

Maj. (Res.) Evgeny Zinershain, Cpt. (Res.) Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein, Ms. Sgt. (Res.) Binyamin Destaw Negose, and SFC (Res.) Erez Ben Efraim were killed when the tunnel they were searching exploded and collapsed.

Norman Finkelstein, you’re safe, now

According to Norman Finkelstein, the latent meaning of the Jewish tradition of blessing L’Chayim is a death wish on every non-Jew, and in particular, Gazan Arabs. Opinion.

Photos:

Sayeret Shaldag soldiers operate in the Syrian Hermon region

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos from Sunday's operation by the 5101st Unit (Sayeret Shaldag) in the Syrian Hermon region, after the toppling of the Assad regime.

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IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Following the fall of the Assad regime, the IDF has released footage of its troops operating along the Syrian border as well as the work to fortify the engineering barrier along the border.

Israeli activists set up encampment in southern Lebanon

The Uri Tzafon movement set up an encampment and planted trees near the village of Maroun al-Ras. The activists left after the military arrived.

Gaza:

Terrorists launch mortar shells near Humanitarian Corridor

Terrorists launch mortar shells towards IDF troops, several meters from the area of the Humanitarian Corridor and adjacent to the Kerem Shalom crossing.

First time since 1973

IDF in control of Syrian Mount Hermon

The IDF has captured the Syrian side of Mount Hermon which was abandoned by the army of now-former President Bashar al-Assad.

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IDF concludes targeted operation in northern Gaza

Gaza Division troops dismantle underground terrorist tunnel route in the Jabaliya area in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

Druze communities in the Golan area have moved to online classes, and new restrictions are in place to govern agricultural activity in the region.

IDF operates in south Lebanon to locate weapons, remove threats

During searches in the area, the troops located and dismantled ready-to-use weapons in a storage facility in a civilian area.

Religious Zionist towns lead Israel in reserve days served

Following a request by the Freedom of Information Movement, the IDF provided data segmented by settlement as a basis for fair discussions about contributions to national defense by different sectors.

Fall of the Assad regime:

IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone

Significant infantry and tank forces enter buffer zone to prevent rebels who toppled the Assad regime from entering the zone and threatening northern Israel.

As Assad regime nears collapse:

IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Amid the developments in Syria and concerns that the Assad regime may be close to collapsing the Israeli Security Cabinet will meet on both Saturday and Sunday evening.

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias

New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Fox News Digital obtains video footage and documents showing Hezbollah laid the groundwork for an attack on northern Israel which would have been reminiscent of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. IDF official: The plan has been effectively eliminated.

Over a year after 10/7:

IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

The decision follows criticism that female observers were left defenseless when their bases were invaded on October 7.

Senior terrorist in Hamas' Internal Security Forces eliminated

Osama Ghanim held a key role in implementing Hamas’ brutal methods, which included conducting harsh civilian interrogations while violating human rights.

Report:

USA intelligence believes Hezbollah is rebuilding

Hezbollah is attempting to restore its capabilities and rebuild stockpiles following the severe damage from Israeli attacks.

'Exceeded his authority'

IDF Spokesman criticizes government, is immediately reprimanded

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari criticized Knesset legislation that would grant immunity to soldiers who pass on classified information, without authorization, to the political echelon.

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Ayman Ghanam, the head of a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a terrorist attack and posed an imminent threat to Israeli civilians, arrested in Nablus hospital.

Minister Katz reveals:

IAF participated in pager explosions

The Defense Ministry spokesperson changed the text of Defense Minister Katz's remarks at the Tel Nof Airbase to omit the detail, but in the footage it released he is heard clearly mentioning the attack that wounded thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.