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3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. were killed by IDF

Hebrew media reports Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer and Elia Toledano were killed in the same tunnel where Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour was eliminated, and the IDF has known for months.

3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. were killed by IDF

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter: 'To survive, we have to be lions'

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter criticizes senior IDF echelon, saying: 'The attempt to castigate those in the field is a serious leadership problem.'

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter: 'To survive, we have to be lions'

MK Zvi Succot:

'Absurd that IDF forces communities to let Palestinians enter'

MK Zvi Sukkot sends letter to General of the Central Command, demanding that he stop forcing Judea and Samaria residents to permit Palestinian workers into their communities.

'Absurd that IDF forces communities to let Palestinians enter'

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

IDF presents Cabinet with chilling footage from the tunnel where six Israeli hostages were found murdered and their bodies recovered.

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

Gallant:

'Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.

'Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him'

IDF investigating:

Were false Hamas documents leaked to foreign press?

The IDF is investigating the manipulative use of Hamas documents found in Gaza to influence public opinion in Israel on the hostage deal.

Were false Hamas documents leaked to foreign press?

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

3 soldiers fall ill after being given weed cookies

IDF launches investigation into suspicions civilians illegally distributed cookies with hashish to soldiers at a base in the south.

3 soldiers fall ill after being given weed cookies

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

In northern Gaza:

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

Israel Air Force conducts precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the “Halima al-Sa'diyya” School.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

IDF investigating

American woman killed during protest near Shechem

Palestinian Arabs claimed that Israeli soldiers shot and killed 26-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi who was participating in an anti-Israel protest near Shechem. IDF: The details of the incident are under review.

American woman killed during protest near Shechem

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Fighter jets eliminate Hezbollah militants in Lebanon

The IDF spokesperson published documentation of an airstrike on a building containing Hezbollah militants in Al-Matmura in southern Lebanon.

Fighter jets eliminate Hezbollah militants in Lebanon

After operating in Gaza:

11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena

The troops practiced combat and maneuver scenarios against the enemy, including movement in thicketed terrain, advancing along a mountainous route, and activating firepower.

11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena

'Total disconnect from reality'

Disgraced officer appointed to new position

The ex-intelligence officer of the IDF Southern Command, Colonel A., who was removed from his post after conducting an affair with an officer was appointed as an IDF representative to the National Cyber Directorate.

Disgraced officer appointed to new position

Jenin counterterror op:

14 terrorists eliminated, dozens of explosives neutralized

IDF announces that in the last week and a half, 14 terrorists have been eliminated, over 30 suspects have been apprehended, approximately 30 explosives planted under roads were dismantled, and four aerial strikes were conducted in the area of Jenin

14 terrorists eliminated, dozens of explosives neutralized

PLO official blasts Israel:

Elimination of terrorists in PA territories is a 'war crime'

The speaker of the PLO parliament calls the elimination of five terrorists during an IDF operation in Tubas "a brutal war crime".

Elimination of terrorists in PA territories  is a 'war crime'

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Terrorists eliminated in airstrikes in Jenin

IDF releases footage of IAF activity during the operations in Judea and Samaria in recent weeks. 20 terrorists have been eliminated in airstrikes so far.

Terrorists eliminated in airstrikes in Jenin

'Target identified'

Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

From Northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, naval forces have carried out several successful interceptions in various combat arenas, including the first operational interception by the Sa'ar 6-class corvettes in the Red Sea arena since their arrival in Israel.

Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

Six terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arab sources report that one of the eliminated terrorists is the son of Zakaria Zubeidi, who was the mastermind behind the Gilboa prison break in 2021.

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley

Next to stuffed animals

The tunnel where bodies of six hostages were found

The IDF published footage of the shaft leading to the tunnel from which the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were recovered.

The tunnel where bodies of six hostages were found

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We must not give up on any of the war goals'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment in the central Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is doing everything possible to bring the hostages back alive.

'We must not give up on any of the war goals'

Operation in Tulkarm continues:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists, demolish explosives lab

IDF soldiers located an explosive device in a baby's stroller. President Isaac Herzog commented: 'Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and their partners in terror and hate have no regard for the value of life.'

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists, demolish explosives lab

IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east

IAF strikes a rocket launcher in the area of Zabqin in southern Lebanon that had been used to carry out launches toward Israel.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east

In Tulkarm:

Terrorists hide explosive device inside baby carriage

Terrorists place explosive device inside a baby carriage in order to surprise IDF troops operating there. Device discovered by the soldiers, averting a disaster.

Terrorists hide explosive device inside baby carriage

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City.

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

IDF Ground Forces commander to resign position

Major General Tomer Yadai, considered to be a candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Staff, announces decision to step down, effective in the near future.

IDF Ground Forces commander to resign position

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

Operation Summer Camp:

Judea and Samaria will be defined as a 'combat zone'

Due to a significant increase in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the IDF has reclassified the area as the secondary hostility zone, after the Gaza Strip.

Judea and Samaria will be defined as a 'combat zone'

14 terrorists eliminated, weapons cache located in Jenin op.

In the operation in Jenin, 14 terrorists have been eliminated in exchanges of fire and airstrikes, approximately 20 weapons have been confiscated and 25 terrorists have been apprehended.

14 terrorists eliminated, weapons cache located in Jenin op.

In rare ceremony:

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

BG Barak Hiram assumed the role of Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, during a ceremony held in the Gaza Strip, replacing BG Avi Rosenfeld.

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

Terrorist who murdered three police officers eliminated

The terrorist eliminated was Muhannad Al-Easud, a 31-year-old from Idhna, identified with Fatah and formerly served in the Palestinian Presidential Guard of the Palestinian National Security Forces.

Terrorist who murdered three police officers eliminated

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

IDF strikes Hamas  command and control center in former school

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino were found 1 km from location where Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued last week.

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

The plans and preparations include additional shelters, an upgrade to the early warning sirens, and a garrison of soldiers near every school.

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

Hebron under siege:

IDF surrounds city, arrests six terror suspects

The IDF began operating in Hebron after thwarting the car bombing in Gush Etzion, arrested 6 wanted individuals, and imposed a blockade on the city.

IDF surrounds city, arrests six terror suspects

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Egyptian official:

'We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi'

After Cabinet votes that IDF will remain on Philadelphi corridor as part of a hostage release deal, Egyptian official clarifies "this is unacceptable".

'We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi'

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IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

IAF strikes a number of ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Maryamine and Yaroun in southern Lebanon.

IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

Officers to Gallant:

'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

Israel to US:

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

The IDF launched its major operation in northern Samaria after it received an alert that terrorists were planning on infiltrating an Israeli community and committing a large-scale attack.

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

Oct. 7th failures:

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

IDF reveals:

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

IDF officials say that up to now 80% of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor have been destroyed.

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

The IDF and ISA completed a counterterrorism operation in the area of Far'a in the Jordan Valley with the objective of foiling terror, exposing terrorist infrastructure and eliminating armed terrorists in the area.

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

Tulkarm and Jenin:

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

Among the terrorists that were eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, 'Abu Shujaa,' the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams who had been involved in numerous terror attacks.

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

IDF Spokesman reveals:

Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from the heart of Rafah

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari spoke with commanders and soldiers who rescued the hostage Farhan al-Qadi and revealed for the first time that he was rescued from the heart of Rafah.

Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from the heart of Rafah

IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah

The operation was competed with no injuries to Israeli forces.

IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah

Ambassador Danon responds

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria. Danon responds: The State of Israel will not sit idly by and wait for scenes of buses and cafes exploding in city centers.

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

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The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

The largest operation in over 20 years

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

Jit riot investigation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Glam, 32, from Netanya, served as a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

At least 15 terrorists eliminated

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

Security forces launch counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs report that terrorists were eliminated.

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

New IDF appointment:

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza