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PM Netanyahu:

'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF induction base, tells new recruits, 'We are continuing forward to victory. We are prepared both defensively and offensively. We are striking our enemies and are determined to defend ourselves.'

'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Suspected abuse of terrorist:

Detention of soldiers extended

Prosecutor at military court reveals that terrorist who was injured in Sde Teiman base, apparently from abuse by soldiers, served as a police officer on behalf of Hamas.

Detention of soldiers extended

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Residents of the North receive instructions to limit activities and stay near safe areas, due to IDF activity in Lebanon.

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

Terrorists fire anti-tank missiles at IDF troops who were operating in the area of eastern Rafah, adjacent to the Humanitarian Route.

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

IDF soldier moderately injured in Jenin counterterror operation

11 terrorists eliminated in IDF operation in Jenin.

IDF soldier moderately injured in Jenin counterterror operation

Early-morning protest outside Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Im Tirtzu activists protested in front of the house of the Chief Military Advocate General against the intention to call a Hamas operative as a witness against soldiers.

Early-morning protest outside Chief Military Prosecutor's house

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee

Sirens sound in Kerem Ben Zimra and Gush Halav in the Upper Galilee. IDF says the Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Numerous projectiles launched at northern Israel from Lebanon on Monday evening, 1 intercepted. Radwan Force commander Ali Jamal Aldin Jawad eliminated.

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school

During the strike in the area of the "Hassan Salame" school, the terrorist Jaber Aziz, Commander of Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalion was eliminated along with additional terrorists.

Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school

IDF disappointed:

Very few haredim showed up for draft

Out of 500 haredim who were called to the IDF recruiting office, only thirty showed up. Others came, but saw the stormy protest outside and turned back.

Very few haredim showed up for draft

7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat

Terrorists throw bomb at soldiers, wounding 7, 4 seriously.

7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat

Philadelphi Corridor:

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Tracks used to smuggle large amount of weapons in wagon-like vehicles into Gaza found.

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Haredi Rabbis against Draft Law:

'Impossible to keep Torah laws during IDF service'

Leading Haredi Rabbis publish a letter today opposing enlistment in haredi IDF units, since 'it is impossible to remain Torah-observant and perform mitzvot properly during military service.'

'Impossible to keep Torah laws during IDF service'

Report:

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

Report claims the IDF has not sufficiently struck the battalions in the central Gaza Strip due to a fear of harming hostages being held by them.

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

IDF general to government:

'We have no intention of leaving the Philadelphi Corridor'

The head of the IDF Strategy Division Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano told the ministers that the IDF has much more work to do in the area on the Egyptian border.

'We have no intention of leaving the Philadelphi Corridor'

Sirens in the north:

Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured

Sirens heard in a number of towns in the Galilee. IDF says a fall was identified adjacent to Ayelet HaShahar. IDF officer and soldier moderately injured and evacuated to hospital.

Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured

Terrorists who murdered three Israelis eliminated near Tulkarm

Nine terrorists were eliminated in Tulkarm on Saturday, including the ones behind the murder of SSGT (Res.) Elhanan Klein, Superintendent Yitav Lev Halevi, and Amnon Mukhtar.

Terrorists who murdered three Israelis eliminated near Tulkarm

IDF spox on Iranian threat:

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed preparations for Iranian retaliation for the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in schools

According to the IDF, the schools were used by Hamas’ Al-Furqan Battalion as a hiding place for its terrorist operatives and as command centers used to plan and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in schools

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade practiced combat on enemy territory while practicing movement through thicketed terrain, mountainous terrain, and activating fire.

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

IDF forces found a tunnel near Rafah on the Philadelphi Route so large that it would allow vehicular traffic underground.

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Hamas terrorist Ismail Nofal, who was responsible for rocket launches toward Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, eliminated in Nuseirat area.

Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

An IDF soldier was seriously injured on Saturday in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated for medical treatment.

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

Donations, Trading, and Pay Cuts:

How Israel is financing a tenth month of war

After 300 days of war and with no immediate end in sight, IDF officers are finding it difficult to keep their units fully staffed and equipped.

How Israel is financing a tenth month of war

Islamic Jihad deputy head of weapons manufacturing eliminated

During a targeted, intelligence-based operation, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Mohammed al-Jabari, who was deputy head of weapons manufacturing for the Islamic Jihad.

Islamic Jihad deputy head of weapons manufacturing eliminated

After barrage on the north:

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher from which projectiles were launched after Hezbollah launches numerous projectiles from Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'The military is on high alert'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that other than the elimination of Fuad Shukr in Lebanon the IDF did not strike anywhere else in the Middle East that night.

'The military is on high alert'

Terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Ismail al-Ghoul participated in the October 7th massacre and took part in the filming and dissemination of videos of attacks on IDF soldiers.

Terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Netanyahu:

'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'

PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.

'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'

Shuja'iyya:

IDF strikes Hamas hideout in school

The IDF emphasized that prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, surveillance, and additional intelligence.

IDF strikes Hamas hideout in school

Amid tense situation:

IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is increasing defensive operations on roads and in communities in Judea and Samaria amid fears of escalation on various fronts.

IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

IDF retracts:

Brothers in Arms activist to be investigated by commanders

The IDF Spokesperson has retracted a statement about Brothers in Arms activist Lt. Col. (res.) Ron Scherf and declared that his service will be examined by his commanders, following an investigation by Arutz Sheva.

Brothers in Arms activist to be investigated by commanders

IDF confirms:

Mohammed Deif eliminated

After weeks of silence, the IDF has officially confirmed the elimination of the commander of Hamas's military wing.

Mohammed Deif eliminated

IDF soldiers:

'We want to carry out assignments, but also to see home again'

Combat soldiers, particularly in reserves, have denounced the IDF's claims that all units are fully equipped as a dangerous misrepresentation.

'We want to carry out assignments, but also to see home again'

Chief of Staff:

'We know how to operate with strength on ground in Lebanon'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi says following assassination of Hezbollah number 2 that Israel will not allow return to October 6 vis a vis Hezbollah.

'We know how to operate with strength on ground in Lebanon'

Military court extends arrest of 8 suspected of terrorist abuse

Military court claims 'reasonable suspicion' that suspects harmed detained Nukhba terrorist.

Military court extends arrest of 8 suspected of terrorist abuse

IDF spokesman:

'Eliminated terrorist was responsible for Majdal Shams massacre'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari after the elimination of terrorist Fuad Shukr: We do not seek a war, but we are well prepared for it.

'Eliminated terrorist was responsible for Majdal Shams massacre'

IDF officials:

'Some of the hostages' bodies won't be recovered'

Officials in the IDF warn that the war will end with 'more Ron Arads' as some of the bodies of murdered hostages will remain missing.

'Some of the hostages' bodies won't be recovered'

IDF soldier charged with beating terrorists in prison

The indictment states that the soldier beat multiple prisoners who were handcuffed and blindfolded and filmed the beatings.

IDF soldier charged with beating terrorists in prison

98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit summarized the 98th Division's recently-completed operation in Khan Yunis, including the elimination of over 150 terrorists, dismantling of weapons storage facilities, and locating of large quantities of weapons.

98th Division dimantled 100 km of tunnels since start of war

Wife of Sde Teiman arrested soldier: 'They deserve medals'

Hila, wife of IDF soldier arrested at Sde Teiman, comments on the arrests: 'The Chief Military Prosecutor, and the entire Advocate General, wouldn't survive one minute doing what my husband and the other soldiers are doing.'

Wife of Sde Teiman arrested soldier: 'They deserve medals'

Honenu:

Terrorist at heart of Sde Teiman case tried to steal taser

Legal organization representing soldiers questioned for allegedly abusing terrorist at Sde Teiman base reveals new details about the incident.

Terrorist at heart of Sde Teiman case tried to steal taser

MK Son Har-Melech:

Investigators approached terrorists to collect allegations

MK Son Har-Melech offers essential background for Force 100 arrests. "It's important to understand the details that led to the rape accusations and remember who made the complaint."

Investigators approached terrorists to collect allegations

IDF soldiers:

'The IDF has failed to equip us, donations are essential'

An open letter and petition circulated by IDF soldiers expresses shock and outrage at the planned ban on donated equipment for Israeli forces.

'The IDF has failed to equip us, donations are essential'

In Depth:

Who are Force 100?

Israel was rocked on Monday by the announcement that several soldiers from 'Force 100' had been arrested and the subsequent riots that broke out at IDF bases. What made this unit so important?

Who are Force 100?

Bennett:

'Stop the madness immediately'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urges protesters not to encourage Israel's enemies with shows of divisiveness.

'Stop the madness immediately'

Movement supporting IDF soldiers sees major breakthrough

300 air-conditioning units have been purchased, and 100 more sponsored, in an attempt to combat overheating in IDF tents.

Movement supporting IDF soldiers sees major breakthrough

Netanyahu, Gallant condemn break-in at Sde Teiman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant both condemned the protesters and Knesset members who broke into the Sde Teiman base this afternoon.

Netanyahu, Gallant condemn break-in at Sde Teiman

'A shameful scene'

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

Military Police detain soldiers guarding Hamas terrorists at the Sde Teiman detention facility on suspicion of abusing detainees.

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

IDF operation in Gaza:

35 targets struck from the air, numerous terrorists eliminated

Over the past day, IDF troops eliminated dozens of terrorists, including terrorists who fired toward the troops, and dismantled terrorist infrastructure.

35 targets struck from the air, numerous  terrorists eliminated

In response to massacre

IDF approves plan for the northern region

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approved plans for the northern region in response to the attack in Majdal Shams. Minister Gallant clarified: 'Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for its actions.'

IDF approves plan for the northern region

IDF:

Majdal Shams rocket not intercepted due to terrain

The IDF conducted an initial investigation into the reason why the deadly rocket that struck northern Israel over Shabbat was not intercepted.

Majdal Shams rocket not intercepted due to terrain

Chief of Staff:

'We will fight Hezbollah fiercely and determinedly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams and promised Israel would respond to the attack.

'We will fight Hezbollah fiercely and determinedly'

IDF commander:

'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

Commanding Officer of IDF's 98th Division speaks from inside the tunnel from which the hostages were rescued, beneath the area previously designated as the humanitarian area. 'We will do all it takes to bring down Hamas, and all it takes to bring back our fellow people, from wherever they are.'

'This is where we found our murdered brothers and sisters'

Northern Command chief:

When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

'When the moment comes and we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive; the residents have our back and we are aiming our weapons at the enemy,' MG Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, says.

When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

Condition of soldiers injured by toxic gas in Gaza improving

The two soldiers who were seriously injured after inhaling toxic gas in Gaza have regained full consciousness and are now in moderate condition.

Condition of soldiers injured by toxic gas in Gaza improving

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed the joint IDF and ISA mission to recover the bodies of five Israelis that were being held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Hamas exploited Humanitarian Area to hold hostages captive'

Tragic incident:

Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed in the southern Gaza Strip

It is suspected that Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed and two other soldiers severely injured due to poison fumes emitted by a generator placed in a closed room.

Staff Sergeant Noam Douek was killed in the southern Gaza Strip

65 ft. underground:

Watch: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza tunnel

IDF releases footage from operation in which the bodies of 5 hostages were recovered. The bodies were held in an area that had been designated as a humanitarian zone.

Watch: Bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza tunnel

IAF Commander:

'Strike on Houthis was aimed at entire Middle East'

Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar spoke with the heads of the local authorities and said that the IAF is ready for war. 'There will be a knockout punch as lethal as possible.'

'Strike on Houthis was aimed at entire Middle East'