IDF

IDF to return exempted soldiers to service

The IDF says that those found suitable for return to service will be assigned to different units according to operational needs.

Lieutenant Shahar Ben Nun fell in battle in Gaza

Navigational system malfunction causes Israeli F-15 to miss its intended target by nearly 300 meters, killing Lieutenant Ben Nun and wounding 6 other soldiers.

Military investigators raid Otniel base near Hebron

One of the soldiers serving there said that IDF investigators were 'checking logs and interrogating soldiers about the first days of the war'

CWO Mahmood Amaria killed in drone strike in northern Israel

Amaria, 45 from Ibtin, was a soldier in the Bedouin Trackers Unit in the 300th Brigade, in the Border Defense Corps.

Following intelligence:

IDF expands operations in central Gaza Strip

Forces from the 98th Division expanded their operations over the past day as the Paratroopers Brigade combat team moved into western Khan Yunis and the Hamid neighborhood.

Paratroopers Brigade soldier severely wounded by RPG in Gaza

The soldier was evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

Intelligence Department Chief Haliva will resign on Wednesday

After a delay due to the assassination of senior Hezbollah member Fuad Shukr, Shlomi Binder is expected to begin his tenure as Intelligence Chief on the upcoming Wednesday, replacing Aharon Haliva.

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Unit 8200's failure

Soldiers at Unit 8200 identified unusual events in the Strip but did not warn anyone beyond six emails to an irrelevant address.

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Terrorists eliminated in Jenin planned Jordan Valley attack

The two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Jenin were involved in planning the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley in which Yonatan Deutsch was murdered.

Israeli actor:

I lost relatives in Gaza

Guy Zu-Aretz, the host of 'Big Brother' on Channel 13, shared his pain upon hearing that the son of his cousin, Major Yotam Peled, was killed in action today in central Gaza.

Sirens in the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon

IDF says an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. Earlier in the day, a projectile was identified from Lebanon fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

IDF's long arm:

Air Force practices aerial refueling of fighter jets

Air Force practices aerial refueling of fighter jets in Israel's airspace.

IDF soldiers:

'Lessons of October 7 not learned in Judea and Samaria'

'At least 1000 infiltrators cross into Israeli territory every week without the IDF intervening so far. The wall is worth nothing,' IDF surveillance post operators warn.

IDF distributes flyers in Khan Yunis and Deir al Balah

The IDF announced that "due to significant acts of terrorism, the exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activities, and the firing of rockets and mortars toward the State of Israel in the north of Khan Yunis, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

30 terror targets struck in Gaza

Yesterday, rockets were launched from Khan Yunis toward the area of Kissufim. IDF artillery struck the area from which the launches were fired.

Report:

IDF negotiator tells Netanyahu time running out for hostages

Major General (res.) Nitzan Alon, the lead IDF negotiator at the ceasefire summit in Doha, handed PM Netanyahu a document describing the conditions the hostages still alive in Gaza are experiencing, urging greater flexibility.

IDF Spokesperson:

Still no change to Home Front Command guidelines

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: 'We continue to gather intelligence and to prepare for strikes in the skies of Lebanon, and in all arenas - all the time.'

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi met the recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade and reiterated the IDF's determination to dismantle Hamas.

US officials:

IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Officials who spoke with the New York Times said that 'Israel has achieved everything it can militarily in the Strip.'

Safety risk:

IDF base with hundreds of soldiers has no bomb shelter

A large IDF base in central Israel where hundreds of soldiers serve is not protected at all from rocket fire.

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

IDF's Home Front Command concerned haredi hikers may be at risk of their lives when hiking in open areas, due to lack of app alerts.

Alleged prisoner abuse case:

New evidence poses significant challenges to prosecution

According to the evidence, there is no proof indicating that the terrorist was injured by a blunt object.

Jordan Valley:

Five terrorists killed, four soldiers wounded in counterterror op

Security forces carried out a 12-hour in the villages of Tubas and Tammun and in the Far'a Camp during which four terrorists were eliminated from the air and others were arrested.

Jaffa:

Soldiers leave M-4 weapon in military vehicle, weapon stolen

Two soldiers left an M-4 weapon inside a military vehicle near a store in Jaffa. A man got out of his car and stole the weapon. Police arrested a suspect in Petach Tikva.

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Hand grenade explodes at Cave of the Patriarchs

IDF defines incident as "arms play," noting it could have ended in a major disaster. Incident is under official investigation.

IDF releases drone footage of elimination of terror cell in Rafah

The Givati ​​Brigade has been operating in the Shabura area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During the activity in the area, the soldiers eliminated approximately 100 terrorists and destroyed weapons and hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.

Israel to begin manufacturing aircraft munitions

The decision is part of an attempt to improve the IDF's logistics and independence of foreign manufacturers.

IDF Spokesperson:

'We are prepared to intercept threats in real-time'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivered a press briefing on Monday evening addressing the threat of imminent attack by Iran and Hezbollah, says not change to Home Front Command instructions.

Report:

IDF put on high alert after preparations for Iranian attack seen

Israel observes Iran and Hezbollah preparing to attack the Jewish State, but timing of attack still uncertain, sources tell the Wall Street Journal.

Number of terrorists killed in strike on Gaza school rises to 31

12 more terrorists identified as having been killed in airstrike on Gaza school that was used as a terrorist headquarters. More than three quarters of those killed in the strike have been identified as terrorists.

Security breach:

Arabs circulating photos of Force 100 soldiers

Photos of the soldiers suspected of abusing a terrorist were distributed on Arabic social media groups. The soldiers' attorneys are petitioning to have them forbidden for publication.

On heels of deadly attack:

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

The new IDF Division, if created, will be charged with guarding the length of the Jordanian border as well as fighting terror from within Judea and Samaria.

Jordan Valley attack:

Security forces still pursuing terrorist

The IDF and security forces continue to pursue the terrorist who murdered 23-year-old Beit She'an resident Yehonatan Deutsch and wounded one other civilian in a drive-by shooting attack in the Jordan Valley.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant Omer Ginzburg, 19, from Kiryat Tiv'on, a soldier in the 101st Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Deputy Chief of Staff:

'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff MG Amir Baram visited the Nevatim Airbase where he received an operational briefing on the activities of the unit and squadrons at the base.

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

'Those who threaten us may expect a blow unlike any other'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with soldiers being drafted to the Nahal and Kfir Brigades and remarked on the current situation and threats.

Northern Israel:

Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

The forces practiced combat scenarios in which they improved their tactical skills, including movement in dense terrain, advancing along mountain terrain, and directing firepower in enemy territory.

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

The letter was delivered at the beginning of a Knesset committee meeting by MK Zvi Sukkot, calling for the Prosecutor to see the truth.

Prosecution considers house arrest for Force 100 soldiers

The military prosecution has requested to extend the detention of the five suspects until Tuesday, and then will agree to consider their release under restrictive conditions.

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IDF bombs Hamas squad emerging from tunnel

Surveillance post operators spotted the squad as soon as they left their tunnel and directed an aircraft to their location to eliminate the squad.

IDF soldiers:

'We are far from victory'

71 soldiers sent a letter to the Chief of Staff warning against moving to the stage of pinpoint raids as the IDF is currently doing.

IDF drops warning flyers in northern Khan Yunis

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Sunday morning that due to significant terrorist activity, exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activity and rocket fire toward the State of Israel from the Aljalaa area, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

UN rapporteur:

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese once again criticizes Israel, accuses it of “genocide” after IDF strike Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque.

Harris on IDF strike in Gaza:

'Far too many civilians have been killed'

Vice President Harris on IDF strike on Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque: Israel has the right to pursue Hamas terrorists, but it has the responsibility to avoid harming civilians.

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

Senior official in Hamas' general security service eliminated

Israeli aircraft bombed Walid Al-Susi, an operative in the military wing of Hamas and head of a field in the general security apparatus of the organization in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

In strike in Lebanon:

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist

IAF aircraft strike in the area of Sidon in Lebanon and eliminate terrorist Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon.

Force 100:

Canada joins growing controversy surrounding soldiers' arrests

The Canadian Foreign Ministry demands Israel conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of torture and abuse, including sexual abuse, of Palestinian detainees.

101 haredim complete emergency squad training

The course certifies graduates at the level necessary to allow them to join the civilian emergency squads stationed in towns throughout Judea and Samaria.

Druze soldier among arrested in Force 100 affair

The Druze community has confirmed for the first time that one of those detained on suspicion of abusing a Hamas terrorist is a member of the community, whose leaders are starting a campaign to prove his innocence.

Force 100:

'Leaked videos endanger state security'

A Force 100 soldier addressed the controversial video from inside the Sde Teiman detention facility for the first time, saying its publication had harmed Israel as a whole.

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

IDF officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance unit was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated to hospital and his family has been notified.

Philadelphi Corridor:

Launch pits near Gaza's largest fuel storage facility

Troops located rocket launch pits along the Philadelphi Corridor that were situated a few dozen meters away from the Gaza Strip’s largest fuel storage facility for civilian use.

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Hidden passages used by terrorists in the walls of Rafah homes

IDF publishes footage of hidden passages that were designed to be used in ambushes against IDF troops while using the civilian population as human shields for the terrorists’ activities.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers embedded near schools

According to the IDF, the school compounds were used by Hamas terrorists and commanders as command and control centers, from which they planned and carried out attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

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Gan Yavne terrorist's house demolished

Security forces demolished the apartment of the terrorist Muaman Faiz Mahmoud Khalil, who carried out the attack in Gan Yavne in which Lidor Levi was murdered.

Soldier dismissed for being interviewed on Channel 14

A Force 100 soldier gave an unsanctioned interview regarding the arrests - and was dismissed from duty.

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

IDF troops locate four explosive devices near Beka'ot. It is believed that they were intended to harm IDF soldiers.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's new title doesn't stop us from pursuing him'

LTG Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Air Force Base, says IDF is ready to go on an offensive anywhere in Lebanon and elsewhere amid threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

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Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop below Khan Yunis

Troops of the 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located, investigated, and destroyed an underground route dozens of meters deep.