IDF

Northern Arrows:

IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

The 8th brigade is continuing the IDF's operations in southern Lebanon with raids against Hezbollah assets.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

‘A crazy, sick leadership’

Bennett blasts Netanyahu

Bennett called on 'IDF soldiers on all fronts not to lose focus against the enemy. Don’t despair, change is coming.'

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IDF states Hezbollah's munitions unit responsible for the storage of weapons in Lebanon has recently expanded its activities into Syria in the area of Al Qusayr, near the Syria-Lebanon border.

Second time in six months:

Security failure at Zikim base

A man dressed in civilian clothes entered the Zikim base, on Gaza border, unhindered. The gate was open and unmanned.

Haredi rabbi: The IDF is not yet prepared to absorb haredim

Rabbi David Leybel speaks about the issue of drafting haredi yeshiva students, saying, 'Anyone who is not studying Torah needs to enlist, but the military system is not yet prepared to absorb haredim.'

Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon:

More than 60 PLO terrorists arrested

In an extensive operation by Israeli forces against the PLO throughout Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon, dozens of terrorists were arrested and others were eliminated.

Oct. 7 investigation:

There was no betrayal, soldiers were victim to cyberattacks

IDF completes investigation examining weak spots in information security prior to the Hamas massacre, revealing how the terror group gathered information for use in the attack.

Son of hasidic rebbe to enlist in haredi brigade

Haredi musician Mendel Rata shared why he decided to enlist in the Haredi brigade in the IDF. 'If I care about the truth, I must get up and take action.'

In southern Lebanon

Soldier from Nahal Brigade seriously injured

The soldier from the 932nd Battalion was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

In Binyamin region

Right-wing activists attack female IDF soldiers with tear gas

The female soldiers who were attacked receive medical treatment at the scene of the attack, near Givat Assaf. The attackers flee, security forces searching for them.

Haredi conscription

Gallant authorizes 7,000 additional pre-draft evaluation notices

Increasing the amount of summonses is meant to meet the goal set for conscription.

Defense Min. contractors accused of bringing PA Arabs to bases

Contractors accused of illegally bringing illegal workers, including infiltrators from the PA, to sensitive defense facilities, forging documents.

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

The engineering forces of the 188th Brigade are uncovering, neutralizing and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Soldier responds and reveals:

War crimes? The mosque was loaded with weapons

Attorney Amal Oraby attacked a soldier who was photographed in a mosque in Gaza, alleging she had committed war crimes. The soldier responded: The mosque had weapons stores and a tunnel.

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Yael Eshel, sister of lookout Roni, who fell on October 7 at Nahal Oz outpost, enlists today and will serve as an infantry instructor.

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

IDF examining option to create new antitank units using the weapons seized from Hezbollah during fighting in Lebanon.

Meters from hospital:

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Dramatic footage:

IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Soldiers of the Egoz Unit together with field interrogators from Unit 504 operated in Syrian territory to detain Ali Soleiman al-Assi, a Syrian citizen who worked as an Iranian terror network operative.

Bodycam footage:

Naval commandos raid compound intended for infiltration of Israel

While searching the compound, soldiers located underground infrastructure and hideouts equipped with logistical and medical supplies for prolonged stays, military tents, and pits stocked with weapons.

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Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

During overnight intelligence-based operations by the 769th Brigade in a village in southern Lebanon, the soldiers conducted targeted raids on several buildings. In one of the buildings, the troops located numerous weapons stored in both the kitchen and children's room, including RPGs, rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, and AK-47 rifles.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.

In northern Gaza

IDF soldier killed in grenade explosion

An IDF soldier was killed by a grenade explosion, on the night between Friday and Saturday, in the northern Gaza Strip. The Military Police Investigation Unit is looking into the circumstances of the incident.

During patrol in Lebanon

Head of IDF's Northern Command lightly injured in accident

Major General Ori Gordin lightly injured when his patrol vehicle overturns while in Lebanon. He underwent a series of tests at the hospital and resumed normal activities.

Cleared for publication:

Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

Gag order on investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office over a classified intelligence leak partially lifted: The Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the IDF have entered "open phase" of a joint investigation into a suspected national security breach.

IDF: False claims

UNRWA chief accuses IDF of bulldozing facility in Nur Shams

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says IDF caused severe damage to facility near Tulkarm. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Terrorists planted explosives in the proximity of the UNRWA offices that were then detonated in an attempt to harm IDF soldiers.

No siren sounded

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Chief of Staff:

'Four seasons in this war, we will bring victory'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addressed the Combat Officers Course Graduation Ceremony this evening and said the IDF has not forgotten the hostages still held in Gaza, victory means bringing them home.

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan:

'The IDF doesn't know how to handle haredim - that's the truth'

Likud MK Galit Distel Atbaryan explains why she understands the haredi community's opposition to the Draft Law, hopes Supreme Court won't torpedo anti-terrorist law.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck Hezbollah command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Baalbek deep in Lebanon and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff meets with Chief of Italian Defence General Staff

The two discussed recent operational events and the security situation, with an emphasis on the operation against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.

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Wounded soldiers evacuated from Lebanon and Gaza

IDF publishes footage from the evacuation of wounded soldiers from the field in both Gaza and Lebanon by the IDF Medical Corps, Unit 669, and IAF.

Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL HQ

Multiple casualties reported after Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL headquarters in the area of Naqoura, southern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

'If Iran attacks again, we'll use capabilities we haven't used'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the squadrons at the Ramon Airbase that took part in the strike on Iran, warns of an even stronger response if Iran launches a third major missile attack on Israel.

Gallant:

'Hezbollah down to just 20% of its rocket capabilities'

Defense Minister visits IDF Northern Command base in Tzfat, says Hezbollah has lost 80% of its previous rocket firing capabilities.

Major Guy Yaacov Nezri succumbs to wounds sustained in Lebanon

Major Nezri ,25, from Atlit, a Company Commander in the 52nd Battalion, 401th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured on October 19 during combat in southern Lebanon.

IDF troops dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure in Kfarkela

IDF troops operating in Kfarkela are dismantling the terrorist infrastructure that Hezbollah has embedded in the area, including inside civilian homes and infrastructure, over the course of many years.

Chief of Staff to wounded soldiers:

'Your comrades are strengthened when they hear you're recovering'

As part of a week of paying tribute to IDF soldiers wounded in the "Swords of Iron" War, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Tyre targeted

The IAF struck Hezbollah weapons and anti-tank-missile storage facilities, terrorist infrastructure, and observation posts in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

Disaster averted:

F-16 en route to airstrike nearly collides with another jet

A fighter pilot received permission to take off but as he was speeding down the runway saw another jet crossing in front of him. He managed to avoid a collision.

Chief of Staff after strike on Iran:

'We only used a portion of our capabilities; we can do much more'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment on Saturday at the Kirya military headquarters with members of the General Staff Forum, following the IDF strike in Iran.

Soldiers enraged:

IDF returns to previously occupied buildings in Jabaliya

A soldier in Gaza shared a video showing that the IDF is once again fighting to take buildings that it had conquered months before.

Within 24 hours

Hezbollah Bint Jbeil commander and his replacement eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Ahmed Jafar Maatouk, the commander of Hezbollah's Bint Jbeil area. A day later, directed by IDF intelligence, the IAF struck and eliminated his successor.

Attempted ramming and stabbing attack outside Jerusalem

Terrorist neutralized after accelerating towards soldiers, drawing a knife near Hizma. Attempted attack follows truck ramming in which dozens were injured near Tel Aviv.

High school teacher Rabbi Avi Goldberg fell in battle in Lebanon

Rabbi Goldberg, a captain in the reserves, taught at the Himmelfarb yeshiva. He leaves behind his wife and 8 children.

2 soldiers fall in battle in Lebanon

Captain (Res.) Amit Chayut and Sergeant Major Gilad Elmaliach were killed in the same incident in which Captain Eliav Abitbul was killed yesterday.

IDF bombs weapon maintenance facility in Beirut

The attack is part of a series of bombings last night against both Lebanon and Gaza.

Photos of IAF activity during Operation Days of Repentance

IDF Spokesperson's Unit publishes photos of the Israel Air Force's activities during the strikes in Iran.

Eliminated:

Terrorist who planned to carry out attacks in 'immediate future'

In hours-long operation, Yamam, IDF, and ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist in Tulkarm, thwarting terror attack planned for immediate future.

Gaza:

Three tank commanders course cadets confirmed killed in action

The IDF has announced that three soldiers from the 196th Battalion's Tank Commanders Course, 460th Brigade, have been killed in action in Gaza.

In photos:

Arutz Sheva photographer captures battlefield in Lebanon

A photo album from Arutz Sheva photographer Yosef Mizrahi's tour of southern Lebanon amid IDF ground maneuvers in the region.

Strike on Syria-Lebanon border area used for weapons smuggling

Overnight, with the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in the Jousieh border crossing the northern Beqaa area which is used to smuggle weapons from Syria to Hezbollah.

Two underground terrorist compounds destroyed in Lebanon

Among the compounds was a weapons storehouse intended to equip Hezbollah forces invading Israel.

'He won't see him come home'

Fallen soldier is cousin of hostage still held in Gaza

Warrant Officer (Res.) Guy Idan, 1 of 5 soldiers from the 8th Brigade killed in battle in southern Lebanon, is the cousin of Tzahi Idan, a hostage who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7 and continues to be held in Gaza more than a year later.

5 soldiers killed in action in southern Lebanon

Major (Res.) Dan Maori, Captain (Res.) Alon Safrai, Warrant Officer (Res.) Omri Lotan, Warrant Officer (Res.) Guy Idan, and Master Sergeant (Res.) Tom Segal killed in action in Lebanon.

Israelis break through Gaza border barrier

The protesters carried orange ribbons and attempted to reach the area of the Gaza Strip.

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF has seized 3,200 explosives, 2,500 missiles in Lebanon

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says, 'In the past month alone, we have struck more than 3,200 targets in southern Lebanon, including approximately 350 weapons storage facilities.'

5 soldiers fall in battle in Lebanon

IDF announces that Mordechai Amoyel, Aviad Nayman, Shmuel Harari, Sergeant First Class Gai Ben-Haroosh, and Shuvael Ben-Natan fell in battle in Lebanon.

The farewell letter Major Assaf left for his mother

Body of Assaf, an Air Force former combat navigator, was found in a field near Atlit, next to his personal gun. His mother said he suffered from PTSD.