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IDF strikes Hamas terrorists operating in school compound

IAF conducts precise strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating inside a command and control center that previously served as the “Khaled ibn al-Walid” School.

US:

'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'

US is trying to prevent an all-out war in the north and sent a message to leaders in Israel expressing its concern for 'potential escalation.'

Minister Gallant:

'Past week was hardest for Hezbollah in its history'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command headquarters and stated: 'The action taken by the IDF in Dahieh is significant, important, and powerful.'

Watch: Dozens of rockets from Lebanon intercepted overnight

150 rockets and drones fired from Lebanon Saturday and Sunday morning, dozens of which were intercepted by the air defense systems.

IDF shuts down Al Jazeera offices in Ramallah

Military says decision to close AL Jazeera offices in Ramallah was made in accordance with the guidance of the political echelon and attorney general after it was determined that the channel's broadcasts harm the security of the state.

Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil eliminated in rare Beirut strike

IDF eliminates Ibrahim Aqil, Head of Hezbollah's Operations Unit. US already classified him as a "terrorist" in 2015 offering 7 million dollars for any information on him.

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UN chief shown video of tunnel in which hostages were executed

Or Gat, brother of slain hostage Carmel Gat, shows UN chief Antonio Guterres IDF footage of the tunnel in which she and six other hostages were murdered.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Aqil and Radwan Force commanders planned Oct. 7-style attack'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, and other top Hezbollah terrorists, were hiding beneath a residential building and were plotting to execute a "Plan to Conquer the Galilee".

This is the main cause of the Rafah helicopter crash

IDF interim report shows 'Yanshuf' helicopter crash in Rafah caused by dust, loss of eye contact with the ground on a dark night.

Widespread strikes

IDF strikes ready-to-use rocket launcher barrels in Lebanon

Reports in Lebanon say that at least 70 targets were struck simultaneously. Lebanese security sources tell Reuters that the strikes were some of the 'most intense bombing since the start of the war.'

IDF operates in Samaria

Airstrike near Jenin, four terrorists eliminated

Earlier in the day, IDF forces eliminated four terrorists in firefights. No Israeli forces were harmed.

IDF thwarts attempted IED attack on northern border

2 Hezbollah terrorists spotted planting explosives near IDF post on Israel-Lebanon border, both terrorists killed.

Rafah:

Hundreds of terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed

IDF forces in the Tel Sultan neighborhood eliminated over 300 terrorists the majority of Hamas' Tel Sultan Battalion's chain of command.

UAV from Iraq intercepted over Sea of Galilee

A UAV that was approaching from Iraq was intercepted by IAF fighter jets, sirens sounded in the area following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.

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Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Soldiers identified Hezbollah terrorists operating within terrorist infrastructure in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. The IAF swiftly struck the terrorist infrastructure in which the terrorists were operating.

Cleared for publication:

Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell during combat in the Gaza Strip. Six other soldiers injured.

Helicopter crash survivors improving in hospital care

The survivors of the Blackhawk 'Yanshuf' crash in Gaza are recovering following multiple surgeries in Soroka Hospital.

Poll:

Most Israelis believe IDF will win war in northern Israel

New INSS poll shows reveals: Just 19% of Israelis believe that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has the right to make appointments at the current time.

Nahal Oz lookout:

'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Amit Yerushalmi, who served as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border, speaks for the first time to the civilian investigation committee examining the October 7 failures.

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Former sailors will undergo infantry training and will make up the Hallel Battalion, named after Hallel Yaniv who was murdered in a terror attack last year in Samaria.

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It's time to 'Beef Up Our Boys'

The unexpected item most requested by the IDF and the people who answered the call

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

Reservist from the Givati Brigade severely injured during combat in southern Gaza on Monday. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Soldier punished for throwing rock on Palestinian Arab vehicle

Soldier from Kfir Brigade threw a rock at a Palestinian Arab vehicle claiming that the vehicle was speeding towards him. IDF says "there was no danger to the life of the soldier who threw the rock."

Failure:

18 containers with military equipment stolen from base in south

Several suspects break into IDF base in the south and escape with a vast amount of military equipment.

Report:

IDF officer accused of espionage had psych exam by Zoom

An IDF officer accused of serious espionage in a security case was reportedly psychiatrically examined only through a Zoom call.

5th Brigade soldiers return to Gaza for second tour

Following a series of training exercises, the IDF's 5th Brigade has returned to central Gaza for another tour of duty.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers that were ready to fire

The IAF struck several missile launchers, including a loaded and ready-to-use launcher belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in the area of Rachaya Al Foukhar in southern Lebanon.

IDF confirms:

Three hostages were killed by Israeli strike

The investigation that the IDF presented to the families found that during the strike, the forces did not know that the hostages were in the area. The bodies of the three were recovered in December.

The unusual announcements the IDF dropped in Lebanon

An IDF brigade distributed announcements in southern Lebanon, asking residents to evacuate certain areas 'until the end of the war.' Now the IDF is investigating.

IDF:

Houthi ballistic missile broke up in midair

IDF presents results of initial investigation into Houthi missile attack on Israel Sunday morning, says multiple interception attempts were made.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures, weapons storage facility and a launcher from which projectiles were previously fired.

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Tunnel located in Tulkarm region | Video from helmet cameras

During the operation in northern Samaria, a tunnel was found near a hospital located within the Tulkarm camp. The tunnel route has an entrance but no exit.

On his way to save lives

Senior doctor survived crash but was seriously injured

Dr. Eyal Hayman, an emergency medicine specialist at Shaare Zedek, married and father of five children, was seriously injured this week in the helicopter crash in Rafah while on his way to save lives.

Southern Command chief on 10/7

'There's nothing to worry about at all'

Newly published text messages regarding the Supernova festival reveal the extent of the failure on October 7th.

Israeli users outraged at 'defeatist' messages online

Users denounced a researcher who suggested that 'Israel is weakening day by day,' with one writing 'Iranian bots write less defeatist tweets than this.'

Military Correspondent:

'Not all tunnels blocked on Egyptian side as IDF claimed'

Mako military correspondent Shai Levi reports that some of the tunnels located in Philadelphia were not blocked on the Egyptian side as the IDF spokesperson published.

Will northern Gaza come under military control?

Senior IDF officials are considering a plan conceived by Major General (Res.) Giora Eiland which will see the northern Gaza Strip turned into a closed military area in which the entire population would be required to leave immediately.

PIJ terrorist who murdered M. Sgt. Maxim Rozinkov eliminated

3 Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for numerous attacks eliminated while driving armed in Samaria, including terrorist responsible for killing of Border Police officer a year ago.

Report:

IDF Chief of Staff sets target date for resignation

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi reportedly has chosen a date when he will step down, after the completion of the October 7th probes.

IDF:

Hamas Rafah Brigade dismantled

IDF troops have destroyed 80% of the underground tunnel routes located near and beneath the Philadelphi Corridor.

IDF confirms:

IAF eliminated terrorists in Syria | Watch

IAF struck and eliminated Ahmad Al-Jabr, a terrorist in Hezbollah’s 'Golan Terrorist Network,' Hezbollah’s terror cell in Syria, in the area of Quneitra.

IDF: 3 of 9 Hamas terrorists killed in strike worked for UNRWA

Following reports UNRWA employees were killed in an IDF airstrike on a Hamas command center at the former Al Jaouni School, IDF releases names of 9 Hamas terrorists who were killed in the strike, including 3 who were also employed by UNRWA.

'I failed, I am deeply sorry'

Commander of 8200 intelligence unit to step down

Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, the commanding officer of Unit 8200, the IDF's most prestigious intelligence unit, notified his commanders that he would step down in light of his part in the October 7th failures.

Harris on death of US activist:

'Raises legitimate questions about the conduct of the IDF'

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee says the killing of US citizen Aysenur Eygi during a protest near Shechem is “unacceptable”.

IDF Chief of Staff:

Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi awarded 81 officers and NCOs from the reserves, serving in various IDF units across all branches, commands, and directorates.

Terrorist who held Noa Marciano captive eliminated

Abdallah abu Reala, who took part in the October 7 massacre and was responsible for holding murdered hostage Noa Marciano captive, eliminated.

Rafah helicopter crash:

Pilot was trapped as she teetered between life and death

Major A., whose helicopter went down in Rafah, was rescued by soldiers on the ground after being trapped in the cockpit for several minutes. Doctors are fighting for her life.

IDF strikes terrorist command center in school building

According to the IDF, the command and control center, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Al Jaouni School, was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Witnesses to helicopter crash:

'Pilots said on radio it was going to happen'

According to son of injured soldier, his father said, 'Pilots had difficulty landing, they made a turn to land again, and then it crashed.'

Austin to Gallant:

'Reexamine the IDF's rules of engagement'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during protest near Shechem.

Biden:

'Death of US activist near Shechem apparently was an accident'

US President asked about the death of 26-year-old US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during a protest near Shechem this past Friday. The IDF said it is highly likely she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility, military command center and a military structure in southern Lebanon.

Blood stains in the dark:

Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered

In newly released footage, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari enters tunnel where 6 hostages were executed, reveals the blood stains that shows where they were murdered.

New details on the murder of the six hostages

The IDF will reveal the video showing the inhuman conditions in which the six hostages were held before they were cold-bloodedly murdered after surviving more than 10 months in captivity.

Col. Golan Vach seriously injured in Gaza tunnel collapse

Col. Vach led IDF search and rescue operations in Turkey following the devastating earthquake and in Miami following the Surfside building collapse.

IDF:

Hamas Tel Al-Sultan Battalion chain of command eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, soldiers from the 401st Brigade identified several terrorist cells operating drones in the Rafah area. The forces directed an IAF aircraft, which eliminated the terrorists. In the strike, the commander of Hamas’ Tel al-Sultan Battalion, Mahmoud Hamdan, and three additional company commanders from the battalion were eliminated.

IDF Officer:

'Individual soldiers are those who acted decisively on October 7'

A', an officer who fought in the Gaza envelope, criticized the IDF's investigations: "They talk about what you did and not about shortcomings. The investigations are empty of content and full of headlines."

Gallant:

'We are shifting the center of gravity to the north'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the north and hinted in a conversation with soldiers about ground operations in Lebanon: 'Use your time wisely - things will happen soon.'

Hamas command & control center in mosque struck in Bureij

IDF strikes structure that previously served as the 'Al Farouq' Mosque and was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and conduct terrorist activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

IDF inquiry:

US citizen killed by indirect fire

The IDF inquiry into the death of US citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, in Samaria, found that it is highly likely that she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire which was not aimed at her, but aimed at the key instigator of the riot.