IDF

Former IDF soldier elected to NY State Assembly

Daniel Norber, a dual US-Israeli citizen who served in the IDF Military Police, was elected to represent Northern Hempstead in the New York State Assembly.

Will the IDF close its haredi administrative division?

IDF examining option of dismantling haredi military 'administration,' due to sharp criticism of its functioning and performance in recent years, report says.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad head of operations in Gaza

Muhammad Abu Sakhil was a significant figure for the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the planning and execution of terrorist activities and coordinating attacks with Hamas against Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

'May the Jews kill them'

Watch: What Gazans think about Hamas after a year of war

Channel 12 News reporter Ohad Hemo spoke to Gazans and was surprised to learn what they really think about Hamas after a year of war: 'I was glad when you killed Sinwar, who destroyed and killed our children'

Southern Lebanon

Watch: Terror tunnel found under cemetery

Within the compound, the troops located command rooms, living quarters, and weapon storage facilities filled with arms and combat equipment - ready to be used to infiltrate Israel.

$10 mil. bounty on his head

Senior Hezbollah figure eliminated in Syria

al-Arabiya reported that Salim Ayyash, who was sentenced to five life sentences for the murder of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, was killed in an airstrike in Syria.

Seconds from disaster:

Israeli plane took off without permission, was nearly shot down

An Israeli civilian aircraft took off without authorization, setting off sirens in central Israel and nearly causing the IAF to shoot it down.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that over the past day, the troops eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled many terror infrastructure sites, as well as a weapons storage facility in the area.

Jordan Valley:

Exchanges of fire, arrests, and confiscation of weapons

Special forces units including Duvdevan, Maglan, Unit 636, and additional forces completed a daytime operation in the area of the village Aqabah near Shechem.

IDF soldiers burn flags in Lebanon

In footage on social media, IDF soldiers can be seen burning the Lebanese flag during military operations in the country. 'Their behavior is in contradiction to orders.'

In a civilian area

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes the launchers from which projectiles were fired from Lebanon toward Acre and Ahihud earlier in the day.

200 Meters From UNIFIL:

Hezbollah training center discovered and dismantled

The IDF's 9th brigade found a facility used for training terorrists and storing weaponry just 200 meters from a UNIFIL facility.

Through fire and blood, the Jewish nation has been reborn

Through fire and the blood of our heroic brothers and sisters in Israel, our nation has been reborn. We must live up to their sacrifice. Opinion.

At the Western Wall:

'Hatikva' sung during the Nahal Brigade's swearing-in ceremony

IDF soldiers from the Nahal Brigade attend swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall. Watch.

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The battle in which 5 soldiers fell in Lebanon

IDF publishes documentation from battle at Hezbollah compound in which 5 soldiers were killed and 16 were wounded while dozens of Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated.

IDF reconsidering military burial for IAF combat navigator

The IAF is reconsidering allowing military burial for IAF reserve combat navigator Asaf Dagan after new evidence indicates he committed suicide while en route to reserve duty.

Photo essay:

A tour through the destroyed terrorist stronghold of Jabaliya

An Israel National News-Arutz Sheva photographer embedded with soldiers of the Kfir Brigade in the town of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip and photographed the widespread damage and the continued combat.

Operations in Beit Lahia begins

IAF strikes 110 targets in Lebanon and Gaza

IDF troops continue to operate in the area of Jabaliya and have eliminated approximately 50 terrorists over the past day. 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in a number of strikes in Baalbek and north of the Litani River.

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including issuing advanced warnings to the population in the area.

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

The IAF struck command centers, weapons storage facilities, and terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Over 1 million polio vaccines administered to Gaza children

COGAT and IDF announce the completion of the 2nd polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza.

Northern Arrows:

IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

The 8th brigade is continuing the IDF's operations in southern Lebanon with raids against Hezbollah assets.

Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander eliminated

Hussain Abd Al-Haleem Harb, Hezbollah’s Khiam region commander, directed and executed many rocket attacks against communities in the Galilee, and against the area of Metula specifically.

‘A crazy, sick leadership’

Bennett blasts Netanyahu

Bennett called on 'IDF soldiers on all fronts not to lose focus against the enemy. Don’t despair, change is coming.'

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IDF states Hezbollah's munitions unit responsible for the storage of weapons in Lebanon has recently expanded its activities into Syria in the area of Al Qusayr, near the Syria-Lebanon border.

Second time in six months:

Security failure at Zikim base

A man dressed in civilian clothes entered the Zikim base, on Gaza border, unhindered. The gate was open and unmanned.

Haredi rabbi: The IDF is not yet prepared to absorb haredim

Rabbi David Leybel speaks about the issue of drafting haredi yeshiva students, saying, 'Anyone who is not studying Torah needs to enlist, but the military system is not yet prepared to absorb haredim.'

Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon:

More than 60 PLO terrorists arrested

In an extensive operation by Israeli forces against the PLO throughout Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon, dozens of terrorists were arrested and others were eliminated.

Oct. 7 investigation:

There was no betrayal, soldiers were victim to cyberattacks

IDF completes investigation examining weak spots in information security prior to the Hamas massacre, revealing how the terror group gathered information for use in the attack.

Son of hasidic rebbe to enlist in haredi brigade

Haredi musician Mendel Rata shared why he decided to enlist in the Haredi brigade in the IDF. 'If I care about the truth, I must get up and take action.'

In southern Lebanon

Soldier from Nahal Brigade seriously injured

The soldier from the 932nd Battalion was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.

In Binyamin region

Right-wing activists attack female IDF soldiers with tear gas

The female soldiers who were attacked receive medical treatment at the scene of the attack, near Givat Assaf. The attackers flee, security forces searching for them.

Haredi conscription

Gallant authorizes 7,000 additional pre-draft evaluation notices

Increasing the amount of summonses is meant to meet the goal set for conscription.

Defense Min. contractors accused of bringing PA Arabs to bases

Contractors accused of illegally bringing illegal workers, including infiltrators from the PA, to sensitive defense facilities, forging documents.

Hezbollah underground infrastructure located in south Lebanon

The engineering forces of the 188th Brigade are uncovering, neutralizing and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Soldier responds and reveals:

War crimes? The mosque was loaded with weapons

Attorney Amal Oraby attacked a soldier who was photographed in a mosque in Gaza, alleging she had committed war crimes. The soldier responded: The mosque had weapons stores and a tunnel.

Sister of lookout murdered in Nahal Oz enlists

Yael Eshel, sister of lookout Roni, who fell on October 7 at Nahal Oz outpost, enlists today and will serve as an infantry instructor.

Using Hezbollah weapons: IDF weighing new antitank units

IDF examining option to create new antitank units using the weapons seized from Hezbollah during fighting in Lebanon.

Meters from hospital:

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Dramatic footage:

IDF troops detain Iranian operative in Syrian territory

Soldiers of the Egoz Unit together with field interrogators from Unit 504 operated in Syrian territory to detain Ali Soleiman al-Assi, a Syrian citizen who worked as an Iranian terror network operative.

Bodycam footage:

Naval commandos raid compound intended for infiltration of Israel

While searching the compound, soldiers located underground infrastructure and hideouts equipped with logistical and medical supplies for prolonged stays, military tents, and pits stocked with weapons.

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Dolls found next to RPGs in Lebanese house

During overnight intelligence-based operations by the 769th Brigade in a village in southern Lebanon, the soldiers conducted targeted raids on several buildings. In one of the buildings, the troops located numerous weapons stored in both the kitchen and children's room, including RPGs, rocket launchers, rockets, grenades, and AK-47 rifles.

Nukhba terrorist who attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz on 10/7 eliminated

The IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Raafat Ibrahim Mahmoud Akdeih, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th terrorist attack.

In northern Gaza

IDF soldier killed in grenade explosion

An IDF soldier was killed by a grenade explosion, on the night between Friday and Saturday, in the northern Gaza Strip. The Military Police Investigation Unit is looking into the circumstances of the incident.

During patrol in Lebanon

Head of IDF's Northern Command lightly injured in accident

Major General Ori Gordin lightly injured when his patrol vehicle overturns while in Lebanon. He underwent a series of tests at the hospital and resumed normal activities.

Cleared for publication:

Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

Gag order on investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office over a classified intelligence leak partially lifted: The Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the IDF have entered "open phase" of a joint investigation into a suspected national security breach.

IDF: False claims

UNRWA chief accuses IDF of bulldozing facility in Nur Shams

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says IDF caused severe damage to facility near Tulkarm. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Terrorists planted explosives in the proximity of the UNRWA offices that were then detonated in an attempt to harm IDF soldiers.

No siren sounded

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Chief of Staff:

'Four seasons in this war, we will bring victory'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addressed the Combat Officers Course Graduation Ceremony this evening and said the IDF has not forgotten the hostages still held in Gaza, victory means bringing them home.

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan:

'The IDF doesn't know how to handle haredim - that's the truth'

Likud MK Galit Distel Atbaryan explains why she understands the haredi community's opposition to the Draft Law, hopes Supreme Court won't torpedo anti-terrorist law.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck Hezbollah command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Baalbek deep in Lebanon and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff meets with Chief of Italian Defence General Staff

The two discussed recent operational events and the security situation, with an emphasis on the operation against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.

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Wounded soldiers evacuated from Lebanon and Gaza

IDF publishes footage from the evacuation of wounded soldiers from the field in both Gaza and Lebanon by the IDF Medical Corps, Unit 669, and IAF.

Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL HQ

Multiple casualties reported after Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL headquarters in the area of Naqoura, southern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

'If Iran attacks again, we'll use capabilities we haven't used'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the squadrons at the Ramon Airbase that took part in the strike on Iran, warns of an even stronger response if Iran launches a third major missile attack on Israel.

Gallant:

'Hezbollah down to just 20% of its rocket capabilities'

Defense Minister visits IDF Northern Command base in Tzfat, says Hezbollah has lost 80% of its previous rocket firing capabilities.

Major Guy Yaacov Nezri succumbs to wounds sustained in Lebanon

Major Nezri ,25, from Atlit, a Company Commander in the 52nd Battalion, 401th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured on October 19 during combat in southern Lebanon.

IDF troops dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure in Kfarkela

IDF troops operating in Kfarkela are dismantling the terrorist infrastructure that Hezbollah has embedded in the area, including inside civilian homes and infrastructure, over the course of many years.

Chief of Staff to wounded soldiers:

'Your comrades are strengthened when they hear you're recovering'

As part of a week of paying tribute to IDF soldiers wounded in the "Swords of Iron" War, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.