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Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, toured the Jabaliya area in the Gaza Strip and conducted a situational assessment with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command.

'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance'

Hezbollah fires four rockets towards central Israel

IDF says two projectiles were intercepted by the IAF. Fragments of intercepted rocket fall in Herzliya, while a third falls in Palestinian Arab city of Qalqilya.

Hezbollah fires four rockets towards central Israel

Hezbollah confirms:

Nasrallah's successor was eliminated by Israel

Hezbollah issues statement confirming that Hashem Safieddine was eliminated in a recent Israeli strike in Beirut.

Nasrallah's successor was eliminated by Israel

IDF exposes:

6 Al Jazeera journalists were Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists

The IDF has disclosed intelligence information and numerous documents found in the Gaza Strip confirming the military affiliation of six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza with Hamas and the Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations.

6 Al Jazeera journalists were Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists

Rocket strikes near Acre and Haifa

The rockets struck direct hits on industrial buildings but caused no injuries.

Rocket strikes near Acre and Haifa

'Intentional incitement:'

IDF Spokesperson's accusations against Channel 14

IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari, criticized the publication of a video against the Chief of Staff in a letter to the management of Channel 14: "We demand an immediate cessation of the incitement."

IDF Spokesperson's accusations against Channel 14

Missiles, RPG found in southern Lebanon mosque

Soldiers from the 205th Reserve Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing grenade launchers, shoulder-fired missiles, RPGs, combat vests, Kornet missiles, and other weapons that were hidden in a mosque in the heart of a civilian neighborhood.

Missiles, RPG found in southern Lebanon mosque

Battalion 75 commander:

'A sublime feeling of pride in the soldiers'

The commander of the IDF's 75th battalion spoke with Arutz Sheva from Lebanon: 'Everything you see here is not innocent, in almost every house we found weapons caches.'

'A sublime feeling of pride in the soldiers'

'He's part of the squad':

The Oketz unit's working dogs save lives in Lebanon

Many a soldier in Gaza and Lebanon owes his life to a four-legged friend from the Oketz unit.

The Oketz unit's working dogs save lives in Lebanon

3 Hezbollah sector commanders eliminated over last 2 days

Over the past several days, the IAF struck and eliminated the Hezbollah commanders of the Jibchit, Jouaiya, and Qana sectors.

3 Hezbollah sector commanders eliminated over last 2 days

Father of six

Major (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv fell in battle in Lebanon

Major (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv, a resident of Dolev and a rabbi at the Dolev girls' school, was a father of six.

Major (Res.) Rabbi Aviram Hariv fell in battle in Lebanon

Cleared for publication:

Mst. Sgt. (res.) Saar Eliad Navarsky fell during combat in north

The IDF announced that Master Sergeant (res.) Saar Eliad Navarsky, aged 27, from Tel Aviv-Yafo, fell during combat in the north.

Mst. Sgt. (res.) Saar Eliad Navarsky fell during combat in north

IDF strikes ten Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

The IDF noted that Hezbollah has been systematically abusing civilian infrastructure throughout Lebanon to plan and execute terrorist activities, endangering Lebanese civilians.

IDF strikes ten Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

S. Command commander:

'Operations led by Col. Ahsan Daxa led to Sinwar's elimination'

MG Finkelman spoke about the late Commanding Officer of the 401st Brigade COL Ahsan Daxa's leadership, the significance of leading from the front, the operational achievements in the Jabaliya area, and the combat developments.

'Operations led by Col. Ahsan Daxa led to Sinwar's elimination'

Raising a storm:

Chief of Staff rips 'Moshiach' patch off soldier's arm

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi rips 'Moshiach' patch off soldier's arm, says, 'You can put it in your pocket, only military items go on the uniform.'

Chief of Staff rips 'Moshiach' patch off soldier's arm

Dozens of Israelis rescued from Shechem

A bus carrying dozens of Israelis entered the Joseph's Tomb compound without coordination. IDF forces had to extract the passengers from the city.

Dozens of Israelis rescued from Shechem

IDF reveals:

Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

The IDF published documentation showing former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had a 'money bunker' used to finance the terrorist organization underneath a Beirut hospital.

Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

IDF:

Hezbollah down to 30% of its firepower

New data from the Northern Command indicates that Hezbollah has only 30% of its firepower remaining, and that the residents of northern Israel will soon be able to return home.

Hezbollah down to 30% of its firepower

Chief of Staff in Lebanon:

'We strike senior command in Beirut, you deal with lower command'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets troops in southern Lebanon, says 'We struck close to 30 targets across Lebanon, a type of Hezbollah’s financial system, 'Al-Qard al-Hassan,' which receives funds from Iran, provides loans, and ultimately finances Hezbollah’s terrorism.'

'We strike senior command in Beirut, you deal with lower command'

How the IDF finds leaks to the press

The IDF has exposed the one who has been leaking classified information to Channel 14.

How the IDF finds leaks to the press

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

Air traffic halted for half-hour at Ben Gurion Airport, likely due to UAV attack. The drones were launched from Lebanon and were intercepted before they reached Israeli airspace.

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

Watch:

Drones destroy Hezbollah launchers and headquarters

Using precise munitions and special combat tactics: Footage of the Commando Brigade in Lebanon.

Drones destroy Hezbollah launchers and headquarters

Brother of fallen Colonel:

'He was always 1st on the battlefield, that's why he died there'

Those close to 401st Brigade Commander Colonel Ehsan Daxa remember him as a humble man who always led the charge.

'He was always 1st on the battlefield, that's why he died there'

Operations in Lebanon and Gaza

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

The IAF struck dozens of launchers that were aimed toward the Israeli home front. In Gaza IDF soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists.

Hezbollah cell that launched missiles into Israel eliminated

Tunnel shafts, weapons located by Golani troops in south Lebanon

4 terrorists who were barricaded in underground infrastructure eliminated in same incident in which 5 soldiers were killed last week.

Tunnel shafts, weapons located by Golani troops in south Lebanon

In three areas:

Up-close view of ground operations in Gaza

The IDF published footage from operations in various areas in the Gaza Strip, including Jabaliya, central Gaza, and Rafah.

Up-close view of ground operations in Gaza

Watch:

IDF strikes Hezbollah intelligence command center in Beirut

IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a command center of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.

IDF strikes Hezbollah intelligence command center in Beirut

175 Hezbollah, Hamas targets struck in Lebanon and Gaza

Troops continue operational ground activities in southern Lebanon and are operating to dismantle Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminate terrorists and confiscate weapons that were located.

175 Hezbollah, Hamas targets struck in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF responds

Hamas claims dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit responds to Hamas claims that 80 people were killed in an Israeli strike in Beit Lahiya: The numbers are exaggerated, Hamas has been proven to be sorely unreliable.

Hamas claims dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Military Police investigating death of captured Hezbollah member

The Military Police launched an investigation after a Hezbollah terrorist captured by IDF soldiers died in southern Lebanon.

Military Police investigating death of captured Hezbollah member

Chief of Staff: Approximately 1,500 Hezbollah terrorists killed

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted a field tour this week with Golani Brigade soldiers, and said "Hezbollah is hiding casualties, it's hiding dead commanders."

Chief of Staff: Approximately 1,500 Hezbollah terrorists killed

Watch:

This is the tank shell that killed Sinwar

The IDF has published new footage from what started out as a routine engagement and ended in the elimination of Yahya Sinwar.

This is the tank shell that killed Sinwar

A miracle in the trauma room

An IDF soldier was miraculously saved after the damage stopped before the shrapnel hit the heart or a vital blood vessel. This was 'something that could have ended differently,' says Dr. Breslavsky.

A miracle in the trauma room

IDF Spokesperson:

'Our work is not done, we won't rest until all hostages are home'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details the crimes of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar following his elimination, notes that 101 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza.

'Our work is not done, we won't rest until all hostages are home'

Wounded and alone

Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari published drone footage showing mass murderer Yahya Sinwar moments before his elimination.

Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'One year later, we have settled the score'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi and the Head of the ISA Ronen Bar arrived at the location where Yahya Sinwar was eliminated and commended the soldiers for their professionalism and determination.

'One year later, we have settled the score'

5 Golani soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon on Sukkot

5 soldiers killed, 3 soldiers seriously injured in single incident in Lebanon, 9 soldiers seriously injured in Lebanon and Gaza in total.

5 Golani soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon on Sukkot

The top terrorists who have been eliminated

Since October 7th, Israel has settled the score with several of the massacre's leading architects.

The top terrorists who have been eliminated

Hezbollah battalion commander eliminated, 150 targets dismantled

Hussein Muhammad Awada, a Hezbollah battalion commander in the area of Bint Jbeil, eliminated. Awada was responsible for carrying out terror attacks against the State of Israel from a number of villages in the Bint Jbeil area.

Hezbollah battalion commander eliminated, 150 targets dismantled

Dozens of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists targeted in airstrike

Terrorists involved in rocket fire and planning terror attacks targeted during meeting inside a command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the 'Abu Hassan' School in northern Gaza.

Dozens of Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists targeted in airstrike

UNIFIL again claims:

'Israel attacked one of our posts in Lebanon'

UN peacekeepers say they came under fire from IDF troops, claiming a "direct and apparently deliberate" attack damaged a watchtower.

'Israel attacked one of our posts in Lebanon'

IDF eliminates Hezbollah Commander in southern Lebanon

With the direction of the IDF Northern Command, the IAF strikes and eliminates terrorist Jalal Mustafa Hariri, who served as the Hezbollah Commander of the Qana area in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah Commander in southern Lebanon

Deputy Chief of Staff:

'We're destroying Hezbollah infrastructure, there's no other way'

IDF Deputy Chief Staff MG Amir Baram held a situational assessment and spoke with soldiers during their limited, localized, targeted raids in southern Lebanon.

'We're destroying Hezbollah infrastructure, there's no other way'

Near Kiryat Shmona

IDF destroys Hezbollah's central operations command center

In the village of Muhajbib, where the command center was located, troops exposed numerous shafts that led to underground infrastructure consisting of advanced command centers, berthing and planning rooms, communications rooms, and more.

IDF destroys Hezbollah's central operations command center

Tactical sukkahs

Sukkot in the IDF during wartime

THe military rabbinate believes that a soldier who receives the Four Species and a sukkah is filled with spiritual strength and fights better.

Sukkot in the IDF during wartime

Watch:

IDF destroys tunnel intended to be used in invasion of Israel

IAF struck dozens of Hezbollah terrorist targets in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon. The targets include terrorist infrastructure sites, Hezbollah command centers, and weapons storage facilities.

IDF destroys tunnel intended to be used in invasion of Israel

Footage from the sea:

Israeli Navy strikes southern Lebanon

Navy vessels struck rocket launchers, military structures, and weapon storage facilities of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which supported the ground troops’ combat.

Israeli Navy strikes southern Lebanon

After six day pause

IDF again strikes Beirut's southern suburb

IDF soldiers continue to operate in Gaza and Lebanon. In Lebanon, ground troops eliminated dozens of terrorists and located numerous weapons. In Gaza, a senior Hamas terrorist was eliminated.

IDF again strikes  Beirut's southern suburb

2 terrorist attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Terrorist with assault rifle arrested near security barrier while another terrorist planning an attack eliminated in Jenin.

2 terrorist attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Arrested Hezbollah terrorist:

'After assassination of Nasrallah, everyone ran away'

Hezbollah terrorist arrested in southern Lebanon admits: 'After Nasrallah was assassinated, everyone ran away; they were scared of the IDF.'

'After assassination of Nasrallah, everyone ran away'

Gaza:

Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

162nd Division in northern Gaza eliminates dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle.

Terrorists who fired on IDF soldiers from UNRWA clinic eliminated

IDF Chief of Staff meets Italian counterpart

Luciano Portolano, the Chief of Defence for Italy discussed with Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi recent operational events, the security situation, and the associated challenges.

IDF Chief of Staff meets Italian counterpart

UN insists:

'UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon'

UN peacekeeping chief clarifies that UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for them to move as the IDF strikes Hezbollah targets nearby.

'UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon'

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

Samer Abu Daqqa was responsible for carrying out numerous terror attacks, including launching drones and UAVs towards Israeli territory and IDF troops.

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

Exposed:

Hezbollah underground compound stocked with weapons for invasion

Command center for the Radwan Force found filled with helicopter-fired missiles, mortar shells, motorcycles, and more meant to be used as part of Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

Hezbollah underground compound stocked with weapons for invasion

Sergeant Koren Bitan fell in battle in southern Gaza

Sergeant Koren Bitan, a 19-year-old soldier from Rosh Ha'ayin who served in the Bislamach Brigade, fell in combat in the south Gaza Strip,

Sergeant Koren Bitan fell in battle in southern Gaza

Recording

Gazan: 'Hamas hitting us with sticks to stop us from evacuating'

Gazan civilians told the IDF that Hamas is actively preventing Gazan civilians from heeding the IDF’s calls to move away from the combat zone in Jabaliya.

Gazan: 'Hamas hitting us with sticks to stop us from evacuating'

Defense Minister:

We're working on solutions to the threat of UAV attacks

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Golani Brigade training base hit by Hezbollah UAV, promises incident will be investigated, 'concentrated effort' to find solutions for UAV threat.

We're working on solutions to the threat of UAV attacks

Golani Brigade base hit by UAV exposed on YouTube

The 'Mitgaysim' site features a video tour of the Golani Brigade training base which was hit by a Hezbollah UAV, in an incident which killed four soldiers and injured over 60 others.

Golani Brigade base hit by UAV exposed on YouTube

Cleared for publication:

Omri, Yosef, Yoav, and Amitay were killed in the UAV disaster

UAV launched by Hezbollah directly hits dining room at the Golani Brigade training base. Four IDF soldiers killed and an additional seven severely injured. The incident is under investigation.

Omri, Yosef, Yoav, and Amitay were killed in the UAV disaster