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In IDF strike in Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

IAF fighter jets strike Hamas compound inside UNRWA school in Nuseirat, eliminate Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who directed terror attacks from the compound.

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area

Improving the protection of the communities near the Gaza Strip, IDF establishes Gaza Envelope LOTAR Unit. 'This is the beginning of rehabilitation and building the future so that it will be a better and safer place.'

IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area

Unusual incident:

9 soldiers injured in munitions explosion in Tze'elim base

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured, two soldiers moderately injured and five other soldiers lightly injured. The incident is being investigated.

9 soldiers injured in munitions explosion in Tze'elim base

IDF Spokesman:

'Allegations against the Chief of Staff are false and baseless'

New book claims that, at the beginning of the war, the Chief of Staff thwarted an operation to free hostages who were being held at Shifa Hospital. IDF rejects the claims.

'Allegations against the Chief of Staff are false and baseless'

World to Jews: ‘Stop not dying’

This, is really what the anti-Israel protests that erupted in the wake of the Hamas massacre of October 7, the attitude to the war, and the constant criticism Israel has faced since before the blood had a chance to dry have been about. Op-ed

World to Jews: ‘Stop not dying’

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

After more than nine hours:

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Planned a shooting attack

Two armed terrorists eliminated near Tulkarm

Two armed terrorists approach fence with the goal of carrying out a shooting attack on Israeli towns. Soldiers from Unit 636 eliminate the terrorists.

Two armed terrorists eliminated near Tulkarm

'We are stagnating:'

IDF Generals harshly criticize the Chief of Staff

"We are stagnating and not achieving victory", IDF generals criticized Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi during a General Staff forum meeting.

IDF Generals harshly criticize the Chief of Staff

Battle in Shechem:

Senior terrorist eliminated by undercover forces

Undercover Border Police agents in Judea and Samaria and IDF forces surprised a senior wanted man in a wedding hall in Nablus, killed him after a chase, and wounded several other armed terrorists.

Senior terrorist eliminated by undercover forces

In A Child's Bedroom:

IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Soldiers found dozens of mortars, long-range rockets, and RPG missiles. Some of the equipment was found in a children's room in Rafah.

IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah air defense operative

Ali Hussein Sabra was involved in the air defense and force build-up unit of Hezbollah before being eliminated this morning by the IDF.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah air defense operative

Arabs attack Jew who attempted to reach Joseph's Tomb

A group of haredim attempted to reach the holy site on foot without IDF approval and were attacked by Arab rioters.

Arabs attack Jew who attempted to reach Joseph's Tomb

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Following a scientific identification and a thorough analysis by the IDF in coordination with anthropological experts, the body of Dolev Yehud was found in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

IDF admits:

Failed UAV interception causes fire in Nahariya

The IDF reported that an unsuccessful interception attempt was made against the hostile aircraft which fell in Nehariya and caused a fire.

Failed UAV interception causes fire in Nahariya

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IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

An IDF aircraft identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the weapons storage facility in which the terrorist was operating.

IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

IDF completes General Staff exercise in the north

The exercise included scenarios simulating an expanded war in the northern arena, as well as multi-arena warfare.

IDF completes General Staff exercise in the north

Months after massacre

Unknown assailants infiltrate base and attack soldier

The unknown individuals were allowed to enter by the sentries at the gate, proceeded to find the soldier, and assaulted him. Military Police investigating.

Unknown assailants infiltrate base and attack soldier

Near Philadelphi Corridor

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Givati Brigade soldiers operating in Rafah located weapons Intended to by used to attack IDF forces and neutralized terrorists.

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

1,858 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings over the last week.

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

Live:

IDF not ready to recruit 3,000 haredim

A discussion is taking place at the on petitions demanding the recruitment of yeshiva students and the prevention of funding for institutions whose students do not enlist.

IDF not ready to recruit 3,000 haredim

30 terror targets struck over last day

Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.

30 terror targets struck over last day

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Worshipers who arrived at Mount Ebal detained by the IDF

Worshipers were blocked by the IDF on their way to Mount Ebal when they were told that the place is a closed military area. When they asked to see the order, it turned out that it was not in effect.

Worshipers who arrived at Mount Ebal detained by the IDF

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel.

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

Following gunfire at communites:

IDF hones response to terrorist infiltration from Samaria

The IDF expanded its activities in the area between the security wall and Tulkarm after terrorists opened fire at Bat Hefer and other communities near the wall.

IDF hones response to terrorist infiltration from Samaria

IPS turned away female soldiers allocated to guard terrorists

The IDF allocated over 70 female soldiers to the Israel Prison Service to guard terrorists, but due to past incidents of harassment by terrorists, the organization refused to assign them where they would come into contact with terrorists.

IPS turned away female soldiers allocated to guard terrorists

IDF reveals:

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

An IDF force entered a UNRWA complex which consists of a school, a mosque, and a medical clinic in response to terrorist antitank fire. While searching the clinic, an explosive device planted by the terrorists detonated killing three soldiers.

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

Just weeks apart:

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

Yedidya Azougi, who was killed in action yesterday in Gaza, is the second grandchild of Ninet and Moshe Levy who died in the war. Two and a half weeks ago, they lost their grandson Sgt. Daniel Levy.

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

IDF to distribute rifles in Judea and Samaria

As more regular troops are withdrawn from towns in Judea and Samaria, the IDF is issuing additional firearms to residents to maintain towns' security.

IDF to distribute rifles in Judea and Samaria

'A huge blow to the town'

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yedidia Azugi, 22, from the town of Revava in Samaria, was killed in battle in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, Dalia and Eliyahu, and five brothers and sisters.

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Female soldier:

'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists'

Reservist soldier from Education Corps says she was forced to accept reassignment to prison to guard terrorists who committed October 7 massacre despite document from psychiatrist.

'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists'

Off the coast of Rosh Hanikra

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

IAF fighter jets strike military structure in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating, as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees

IDF says accusations 20 were killed in an airstrike on the Al-Mawasi area where Rafah evacuees gathered are false.

IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees

IDF Spokesman:

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers an update in English on the investigation into the airstrike in the Rafah area on Sunday.

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed

The man who appeared in the video while masked, wearing military uniform and holding a weapon, calling on the political echelon to increase fighting, is Ofir Luzon from Herzliya

Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed

Chief of Staff annonces:

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

Following the recommendation of the Military Advocate General, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant; the Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi appointed an advisory committee to examine the conditions of the detention of those apprehended during the 'Swords of Iron' War who have been held in IDF detention facilities.

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

Defense Ministry triples budget allocated to supporting organizations which aid soldiers who suffered trauma while fighting in battle.

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

US official:

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

US official: Israel told Biden administration that it used a precision munition to hit a target in Rafah, but shrapnel from the explosion ignited a fuel tank nearby and started a fire that engulfed a camp for Gazans who fled their homes.

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

Jabaliya:

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Interrogation of an arrested terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives during the battles waged by the 460th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya.

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Former IDF spokesman:

'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'

Former IDF spokesman Peter Lerner shows how the Hamas announcement regarding last night's bombing of Rafah leaves out critical information.

'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

IDF soldier from the HaMarom Brigade was seriously wounded in battle with terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday.

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

Egyptian soldier killed in shootout with IDF

Egyptian soldiers fire on IDF troops in area of Rafah Crossing as tensions over Rafah operation escalate.

Egyptian soldier killed in shootout with IDF

IDF to investigate Rafah strike

Military says it will investigate airstrike in which Hamas claimed dozens of civilians were killed, says strike did not occur in humanitarian area.

IDF to investigate Rafah strike

In the Path of the Great Kohanim Pinchas and Matityahu

In the merit of Ilan Cohen’s heroic self-sacrifice, may his memory be a blessing, we will defeat our enemies

In the Path of the Great Kohanim Pinchas and Matityahu

Concerns of October 7 copycat massacre in central Israel increase

Hamas publishes footage of fire on Jewish towns, at a time when local security squads are significantly diminished.

Concerns of October 7 copycat massacre in central Israel increase

IDF destroys vehicle carrying explosives in Samaria

Security forces operated across Judea and Samaria overnight arresting suspects and seizing weapons.

IDF destroys vehicle carrying explosives in Samaria

Bodycam footage

IDF expands operations in Jabaliya

IDF troops located large amounts of military equipment and weaponry and dismantled an explosives manufacturing facility in Jabaliya.

IDF expands operations in Jabaliya

Strike in Rafah:

Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Yassin Rabia, the Commander of Hamas’ leadership in Judea and Samaria, as well as Khaled Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria wing.

Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated

Report in Rafah:

Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes

IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirms the IDF attacked in Rafah, clarifies the reports of dozens of deaths are still under investigation: The attack was carried out against terrorists who are a target for attack in accordance with international law.

Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes

IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel

The rocket launcher, which, according to the IDF, was situated near two mosques in the area of Rafah, was struck by the IAF shortly after it launched eight missiles into central Israel.

IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sgt. Sahar Sudaei fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

Sudaei, aged 20 from Tel Aviv, served in the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade.

Staff Sgt. Sahar Sudaei fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

IDF discharges reservist who called for insubordination

Sources involved in the investigation told Ynet that the suspect said during his interrogation that 'for eight months of combat reserve duty I built up anger and frustration and therefore I decided by myself to film the video.'

IDF discharges reservist who called for insubordination

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Paratrooper Brigade Combat Team operates in Jabaliya

The soldiers raided Hamas' General Security headquarters, the home of the commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Northern Brigade, and fought in all the market neighborhoods of Jabaliya.

Paratrooper Brigade Combat Team operates in Jabaliya

Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach succumbs to wounds

Kovach, a soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who was critically wounded in battle in Beit Hanoun last week, succumbed to his wounds on Sunday at Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach succumbs to wounds

Soldier who called for rebellion charged with severe crimes

The IDF Investigations Department is charging the reservist who called for soldiers to disobey orders given by the Defense Minister and Chief of Staff with insurrection, incitement to insurrection, and inappropriate insubordination.

Soldier who called for rebellion charged with severe crimes

Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school

In Rafah, IDF troops located tunnel shafts and large quantities of weapons, including AK-47s, RPGs, grenades, and explosives. In addition, two rocket launchers in the Rafah area that were aimed at Kerem Shalom were struck overnight.

Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school

In wake of Hague?

IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling

Israel and Egypt reportedly will reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow humanitarian aid into Rafah as troops removed from the city.

IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling

1,806 pallets of food transferred to Gaza via US pier in 1st week

IDF says 2,065 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West crossings in the last week, in addition to the aid sent through the new US-built pier.

1,806 pallets of food transferred to Gaza via US pier in 1st week