IDF

Rafah

Terrorists eliminated using drones

IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah.

Prime Minister's son infers there was treason on October 7th

Netanuahu's son claimed, that Supreme Court froze the state auditor’s review of the IDF and Shin Bet, to hide events leading up to the massacre. ‘A state investigative committee is almost always used as a cover-up committee for the Left wing.’

Due to a lack of soldiers

IDF working to create new reserve division

The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.

IDF fears:

Terrorists in Judea and Samaria may get Israeli arms from Gaza

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

Minister Goldknopf:

'IDF is not really interested in recruiting haredim'

Speaking at event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bnei Brak, UTJ chairman argues that the IDF is not really interested in haredim. Liberman fires back: The people of Israel really don't need you.

Southern Commander:

'You are defeating the Rafah Brigade'

The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, visited Rafah and met with commanders on the ground.

Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell in battle in southern Gaza

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell, a combat officer who serves as a field investigator in Unit 504 was severely wounded.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Haredi enlistment is a distinct need'

Chief of Staff Halevi stated during a tour of Gaza with senior IDF commanders that 'there is an opportunity for change in the haredi community. We are not seeing enough people coming forward to draft, but there is a desire for change. '

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

How will the IDF strike back?

Hezbollah missile hits IAF air traffic control base in Meron

Hezbollah published footage showing the strike. The IDF has yet to retaliate for the strike on the sensitive and strategic location.

PM, Defense Minister were not informed of IDF announcement

Political source says PM Netanyahu was surprised by IDF announcement of 11-hour 'tactical pauses' every day near Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Sgt. Yakir Ya'akov Levi killed in battle in Gaza

Yesterday, 8 soldiers were killed in an APC explosion in Rafah.

Near crossing

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

Spokesperson's Unit says pause will take place every day from 8 am-7 pm along the road leading from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road.

Triple Loss:

Three fallen soldiers from the same Yeshiva

Yakir Levy, Shalom Menachem, and Elyahu Zimbalist were among the soldiers killed in the APC explosion in Rafah - and all classmates at the Shalavim Yeshiva.

'One Of Our Best'

Oz Gruber from Tal Menashe was killed in Rafah

Staff Sergeant Oz Gruber, 20 years old, from Tal Menashe in Samaria, was killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah.

October 6th:

Unit 8200's error that could have prevented the massacre

A senior IDF intelligence official confirms that the elite SIGINT unit experienced a system malfunction that was fixed early in the morning - but not before Hamas had begun their invasion.

Rockets fired on N. Israel

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson's Unit says several launches from Lebanon fell in open areas, causing no injuries or damages.

Two senior terrorists eliminated in Jenin; one soldier wounded

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv units and Border Police officers, directed by IDF and Shin Bet intelligence completed a 13-hour counterterrorism operation in the Jenin area.

Netanyahu to Yamam forces:

'You raised the stature of our nation with the hostage rescue'

PM, Minister Ben-Gvir visit base following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday.

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IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

Soldiers build trebuchet to burn dry brush and get rid of hiding places for Hezbollah terrorists near the northern border.

Egoz Unit tragedy:

Officer who killed his comrades will not be imprisoned

The lieutenant who accidentally shot and killed Majors Ofek Aharon and Itamar Elharar admitted to an indictment and received a suspended prison sentence.

IDF confirms:

Haredi brigade to be established

The new brigade will not include any women, will have a special admissions committee to ensure that the recruits are haredi, and all commanders will be religious.

Security breach:

Inspection team collects hundreds of Unit 8200 documents

For nearly three hours, team members roamed the base in Glilot, collected classified documents, and reached operational areas. 30 officers were punished.

Reservist who committed suicide recognized as an IDF casualty

Eliran Mizrahi, a father of four and D-9 bulldozer operator in the IDF reserves who served for 78 days in the Gaza Strip, committed suicide last week after suffering from post-trauma.

Operations in Rafah

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close quarters battle

The Givati Brigade is continuing to conduct intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah commander

Sami Taleb Abdullah, the commander of the Nasr Unit, was one of Hezbollah's most senior commanders in southern Lebanon.

Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza

Palestinian Arab suspect eliminated from the air after approaching the security fence near one of the communities in the Gaza envelope.

IDF operation near Jenin:

Four terrorists eliminated, weapons confiscated

Special IDF forces operate in Kafr Dan, a Palestinian Arab village located northwest of Jenin. Four terrorists eliminated, IAF helicopter strikes structure used by the terrorists.

100 terrorists killed in Gaza battles

The 7th Brigade, the Kfir Brigade and soldiers of the Yahalom Unit located several tunnel shafts. Yahalom soldiers scanned and destroyed the two tunnels, which were each one kilometer in length and contained rooms and weapons.

The Torah Dןvision

An analysis of the haredi attitude towards the army.

IDF publishes preliminary regulations extending reserve duty

The Ministry of Defense has published a first draft of a law that will extend the time reservists will need to remain enlisted.

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The moment the hostages were found

New footage shows IDF soldiers coming under heavy fire during the rescue of three of the hostages on Saturday.

Air Defense:

'There are no magic solutions'

The IDF has intercepted more than a hundred UAVs over the course of the war, but there is still work to be done.

'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:'

New footage of hostage rescue released

IDF releases new footage showing Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv boarding and flying on the helicopter that took them to freedom after they were rescued on Saturday.

IDF confirms:

IDF drone shot down in Lebanon

This is the 5th IDF UAV to be shot down in Lebanon since the beginning of the war.

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Terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile eliminated

IDF soldiers identified a terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile using a drone. The soldiers attacked the tunnel and eliminated the terrorist.

IDF continues to eliminate terrorists in central Gaza

IDF ground troops conducted targeted raids on military structures in the area and destroyed tunnel shafts and underground terrorist infrastructure located in the central Gaza Strip.

2 soldiers to stand trial

Arab infiltrates Judea and Samaria Division headquarters

The IDF noted that the Ramallah resident who jumped the fence and infiltrated the Judea and Samaria Division headquarters unnoticed by the sentries is mentally ill and there is no suspicion of a nationalist motive.

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IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist cell that fired anti-aircraft missiles toward IDF fighter jets. Earlier, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Chebaa.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We take significant risks and make fateful decisions'

IDF Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the eastern region of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip and discussed the operation that rescued four hostages.

IDF confirms:

Al Jazeera journalist was terrorist who held hostages

Al Jazeera journalist Abdallah Aljamal was an operative in the Hamas terrorist organization, who held the hostages Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv captive in his family home in Nuseirat.

Commander recites 'Hagomel' Blessing after rescue mission

Lt. Col. Idan Nir, the commander of Battalion 532 of Armored Corps Brigade 460, who participated in the operation to free four hostages recited a prayer of gratitude after the successful mission.

Troops from multiple units

IDF releases more information about Operation Arnon

Soldiers and commandos from more than ten different units operated to provide cover and assistance in the mission to rescue four hostages from Gaza.

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

IAF strikes launcher used to fire numerous mortar shells at IDF troops from the Islamic University of Gaza,

Operation Arnon:

'An exciting and nerve-wracking operation'

Soldiers from the Kfir and Paratroopers brigades accompanied the forces that rescued the hostages and were responsible for the security and rescue cover. "What happened is far beyond imagination."

Footage from inside helicopter:

Noa Argamani rescued from the Gaza Strip

Watch footage from inside the helicopter in which Noa Argamani was rescued and returned home to Israel after the IDF and ISA rescue operation in the heart of Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

IDF says two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel on Friday evening. They fell in open areas.

After failed interception

Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel

IDF sources say a Hezbollah UAV infiltrated Israel and reached the Lower Galilee, some 35 kilometers from Lebanon.

'Strengthened Hamas'

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in Rafah

IDF announces that Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj, a leading terrorist in the Hamas General Security Forces in the Rafah area, was eliminated in an air strike on Thursday night.

IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike

Over the past day, the identities of eight additional terrorists who were eliminated in a precise strike on an UNRWA school in Nuseirat were confirmed.

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Body cameras of a Maglan soldier in the Rafah area

New footage has been published of the Maglan special forces unit operating in Gaza.

Bodycam footage

Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah

IDF publishes footage from the body cameras of the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade in the Rafah area

Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are continuing operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah. Thus far, the troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists, located tunnel shafts, and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the area.

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Security officials question why nothing was done about tunnel 200 meters from fence that had been known about since 2014 after terrorists emerged from said tunnel and killed IDF soldier.

IDF Spokesman:

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

Jenin:

IDF eliminates and arrests terrorists in afternoon operation

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv Units entered Jenin to carry out counterterrorism activity. During the operation, the forces exchanged fire with armed terrorists.

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.

Deadly mistake?

IDF criticized after troops wait to be fired on to shoot back

After soldier killed during attempt by terrorists to penetrate Israel-Gaza border, commentators question why the terrorists were not eliminated before they began shooting.

Chief of Staff to haredi troops:

'You are pioneers - haredi warriors'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and praised them for their work.

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets in central Gaza Strip

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij, eastern Deir al Balah, and Rafah.