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In past month:

25 Hezbollah launches at Israel from near UNIFIL positions

IDF soldiers uncovered weapons stored inside underground compounds located from a few dozen meters up to a few hundred meters from UNIFIL posts situated near the Blue Line.

25 Hezbollah launches at Israel from near UNIFIL positions

Political echelon directive:

IDF has not struck Beirut for three days

The last strike on the capital city was conducted on Thursday against senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa.

IDF has not struck Beirut for three days

Southern Lebanon:

120 meter long tunnel located and destroyed | Watch

Forces from the 205th Brigade uncovered underground infrastructure approximately 120 meters long and two meters deep, located about half a kilometer from the border.

120 meter long tunnel located and destroyed | Watch

Month after airstrike

Report: Hamas aerial unit commander succumbs to wounds

Last month Samer Abu Dakah was targeted in an IDF airstrike on the humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis. According to al-Hadath, he has been pronounced dead.

Report: Hamas aerial unit commander succumbs to wounds

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IDF captures terrorist emerging from tunnel in Lebanon

In a relatively rare achievement, the terrorist was spotted coming out of the tunnel and taken for questioning alive.

IDF captures terrorist emerging from tunnel in Lebanon

2 soldiers seriously wounded in combat in Lebanon

Multiple soldiers also injured in both incidents in which 2 soldiers were seriously wounded, IDF announces.

2 soldiers seriously wounded in combat in Lebanon

IDF expands ground offensive in Lebanon

The IDF expanded its ground maneuver in southern Lebanon overnight. In recent hours, an IDF division began maneuvering in a new area in southern Lebanon.

IDF expands ground offensive in Lebanon

240 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon struck in last day

Overnight, the 36th Division continued its operational activity in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets and terrorist infrastructure in the area. As part of the activity, the IAF struck Hezbollah launchers, anti-tank missile posts, weapons storage facilities, and additional terror targets.

240 terror targets in Gaza and Lebanon struck in last day

Suspicious aerial target intercepted in coastal area of Nahariya

IAF intercepts suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory in the coastal area of Nahariya. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Suspicious aerial target intercepted in coastal area of Nahariya

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Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the 121st Battalion of Brigade 8 blew the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, during operational activities in southern Lebanon.

Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon

Two UNIFIL personnel injured from IDF fire in Lebanon

IDF says a UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon was hit by its forces who were firing at a threat near that post: Hezbollah deliberately operates with the intent to harm Israeli civilians from civilian areas and near UNIFIL posts.

Two UNIFIL personnel injured from IDF fire in Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop'

ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'

IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop'

At Mets game

Jerry Seinfeld: Let's go, IDF!

Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld shows his support for the IDF while in attendance at a New York Mets game at Citi Field.

Jerry Seinfeld: Let's go, IDF!

Sirens in Ashkelon

IAF intercepts UAV that crossed into Israeli territory

Sirens warning of an infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Ashkelon and the surrounding area. IDF says that the IAF successfully intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.

IAF intercepts UAV that crossed into Israeli territory

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91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon

During limited, localized, targeted ground raids of the 91st Division in southern Lebanon, the soldiers dismantled Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, destroyed weapons, and engaged in close-quarters combat with terrorists.

91st division conducts ground raids in Lebanon

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

In the first airstrike on western Beirut, the IAF targeted Hassan Nasrallah's brother-in-law Wafiq Safa, considered one of Hezbollah's top leaders.

Top Hezbollah military official targeted in airstrike

Cleared for publication:

Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi fell in battle in Gaza

Ori Borenstein, an IDF reservist from Lod, Matityahu Marantz, a reservist from the village of Bnei Adam (Seneh), and Netanel Hershkovitz, a Deputy Company Commander from Jerusalem, fell in battle in Gaza.

Ori, Netanel, and Tzvi fell in battle in Gaza

At least 12 terrorists eliminated in strike on Jabaliya

The IAF struck terrorists operating from a command and control center embedded within an area that previously served as a medical compound in Jabaliya in the Gaza Strip.

At least 12 terrorists eliminated in strike on Jabaliya

Hezbollah intelligence operative eliminated in Syria

Adham Jahout, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s “Golan Terrorist Network” who relayed information from the Syrian government to Hezbollah, eliminated.

Hezbollah intelligence operative eliminated in Syria

Green Without Borders site used by Hezbollah raided

Over years, Hezbollah dug tunnels, stored weapons, and built military observation posts inside Green Without Borders facilities located near the border with Israeli communities.

Green Without Borders site used by Hezbollah raided

Letter From 5-year-old sparks countrywide action

Young girl devastated by war shares unabashed feelings

Maya is a young girl whose innocent letter caused a volunteer to break down and take action

Young girl devastated by war shares unabashed feelings

Drone footage:

Hezbollah terrorist commander and cells eliminated

IDF publishes footage of elimination of Hezbollah commander, 3 other Hezbollah terrorists in the field.

Hezbollah terrorist commander and cells eliminated

Northern Command chief:

We are dealing Hezbollah a harsh blow

Major General Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, holds situational assessment in Lebanon, tells soldiers, 'You're bringing the residents of northern Israel back home, with the treads of your tanks and boots on the ground.'

We are dealing Hezbollah a harsh blow

No tunnel is too deep:

IDF threatens to eliminate Sinwar

The IDF distributed flyers in the Al Mawasi region of Gaza, with a message to Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar: 'Sinwar, there is no tunnel too deep. Ask Nasrallah!'

IDF threatens to eliminate Sinwar

Three soldiers severely injured in southern Lebanon

IDF Combat NCO and two reservists severely injured in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon. They were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Three soldiers severely injured in southern Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson:

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reveals that the Hezbollah commanders who were eliminated on Monday were responsible for executing Hezbollah's 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.

Eliminated Hezbollah commanders planned Oct. 7-style invasion

Jabaliya:

Hamas repaired tunnels and once again fought from them

Soldiers provided disturbing testimonies according to which tunnels that the IDF marked as being dealt with more than half a year ago in Jabaliya have returned to being active.

Hamas repaired tunnels and once again fought from them

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

The IAF conducted a series of strikes in southern Lebanon on underground command centers of Hezbollah’s units in southern Lebanon: The Nasser Unit, Bader Unit, Aziz Unit, and the Radwan Forces in the area.

6 senior Hezbollah commanders eliminated

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

The tunnel was discovered several months ago and crossed about 10 meters from the area of ​​Marwahin in Lebanon and into Israeli territory near the community of Zar'it.

Hezbollah tunnel entering Israeli territory discovered

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

The 98th Division, including the Paratroopers Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Yahalom Unit, are conducting limited targeted raids against Hezbollah terrorist strongholds near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

Radwan Force tunnel dismantled, hundreds of terrorists killed

Tekoa bus attacks deciphered, terrorists arrested

ISA, IDF, arrest suspects involved in two terror attacks in which explosive devices were hurled at buses.

Tekoa bus attacks deciphered, terrorists arrested

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7

During the strike, several terrorists were killed, including Muhammad Rafa’i, a terrorist from Hamas's Gaza Brigade who participated in the deadly massacre in the areas of Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz.

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7

IDF releases images of Iranian missile fragments

The IDF, in cooperation with other bodies, has removed 27 remnants of the Iranian missiles fired at Israel during last week's attack.

IDF releases images of Iranian missile fragments

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

The 146th Division has begun limited operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.

First reserve division begins operating in southern Lebanon

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu fell in northern Gaza

In the incident where Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu was killed, a soldier was severely injured. In an additional incident in southern Lebanon, a soldier was severely injured.

Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu fell in northern Gaza

IAF jets strike 120 targets in Lebanon in under an hour

In a large-scale airstrike that lasted about an hour, 100 air force planes attacked more than 120 terrorist targets of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

IAF jets strike 120 targets in Lebanon in under an hour

IDF strikes in Beirut

IAF aristrike targets the Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut in the same area where Hassan Nasrallah's successor, Hashem Safieddine, is believed to have been killed last week.

IDF strikes in Beirut

One year since Oct. 7 attack:

Swords of Iron war in numbers

Hundreds of soldiers fell, thousands were wounded and tens of thousands of targets were struck. IDF publishes the numbers behind the war on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Swords of Iron war in numbers

Operations in Jabaliya

Tanks eliminate terrorists who ambushed soldiers

IAF struck the site from which rockets were fired toward the area of Ashkelon.

Tanks eliminate terrorists who ambushed soldiers

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The tunnel Hezbollah planned to use to invade Israel

Soldiers raided and dismantled an underground tunnel system. The tunnel system contained a combat compound used by Hezbollah terrorists as a hideout and a base for attacks on northern Israel.

The tunnel Hezbollah planned to use to invade Israel

Chief of Staff to troops:

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi sent a letter to all IDF soldiers and reservists marking one year since the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

Footage from Lebanon

IDF soldiers uncover ambush laid by Hezbollah

During one of the targeted raids, the forces uncovered an ambush laid by Hezbollah, as well as weapons in a vehicle belonging to Hezbollah terrorists. Additionally, a pit booby-trapped with explosives was located and destroyed.

IDF soldiers uncover ambush laid by Hezbollah

A year since 10.7

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

The IDF published new footage from the Multidimensional Unit's heroic battle in Kibbutz Re'im and the tank that fought terrorists outside the besieged Sderot police station.

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

The IDF cleared for publication on Sunday that Sergeant First Class (Res.) Nir Hadad, aged 28, from Petah Tikva, a soldier in the 129th Battalion, 8th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured in June during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

Southern Lebanon:

IDF forces locate Radwan force armed vehicles and launchers

Hundreds of weapons were discovered in civilian buildings, including a vehicle containing weapons the Radwan Forces intended to use in terrorist attacks.

IDF forces locate Radwan force armed vehicles and launchers

Attack on alleged Iranian factory in Syria

Online reports claim that Israel attacked a car factory near Homs.

Attack on alleged Iranian factory in Syria

Gallant:

'The Iranians did no harm to the Air Force's capabilities'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reviewed the Nevatim Airbase today and spoke with the personnel there about the past year.

'The Iranians did no harm to the Air Force's capabilities'

IDF reinforces Gaza region for Oct. 7 memorial

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command: "The Southern Command remains at a heightened state of vigilance and readiness for the coming days."

IDF reinforces Gaza region for Oct. 7 memorial

IDF reveals:

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Marking 1 year since the October 7th Massacre, the IDF established an exhibition displaying the items seized from Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7th, as well as during the combat in the Gaza Strip, to showcase them to the world.

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

IDF launches operation in Jabaliya in northern Gaza in light of intelligence showing gathering of Hamas terrorists, efforts by Hamas to rebuild its terror infrastructure there.

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

2 surface to surface missiles fired at Haifa area intercepted

Hezbollah continues to fire projectiles at northern Israel on Sunday morning, with Red Alert sirens being activated in the areas of ​​Haifa, Caesarea, Zichron Ya'akov, and Hadera.

2 surface to surface missiles fired at Haifa area intercepted

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Two UAVs launched from the East intercepted by Israeli Navy Missile Boat in the northern area of the Mediterranean Sea. UAV launched from the East intercepted by the IAF off the coast of Gush Dan.

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Report:

IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report a maneuver in northern Gaza. IAF aircraft strike terrorists operating in a compound formerly used by UNRWA.

IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

The heroic battle of the Egoz Unit in Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorists concentrated around one of the fallen in the building, and Radwan reinforcement vehicles quickly approached the scene, but the Egoz fighters managed to thwart the abduction of their comrade.

The heroic battle of the Egoz Unit in Lebanon

IDF Officials:

'No chance of ignoring Iranian attack'

IDF officials say that Israel expects cooperation in responding to the missile attack last week.

'No chance of ignoring Iranian attack'

IDF soldier stops stabbing attack on Rosh Hashanah

A knife-wielding terrorist approached a base in the Hebron area and was neutralized by a soldier from the Home Front Command.

IDF soldier stops stabbing attack on Rosh Hashanah

Can We Give Back to Soldiers' Families?

Hundreds of families of fighting soldiers still awaiting help.

Can We Give Back to Soldiers' Families?

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We know how to strike with precision and power'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Airbase ahead of Rosh Hashanah: We have the capabilities to reach and strike any point in the Middle East. Those of our enemies who have not yet understood this, will soon understand.

'We know how to strike with precision and power'

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36th division enters Lebanon

Before crossing the border, Division Commander Brig. Gen. Moran Omer told the troops: ' There is no challenge that we can't overcome and no mission that we won't complete.'

36th division enters Lebanon