IDF

Hamas fears infiltrator reached top ranks

The Saudi Al-Hadath network reports that behind the dramatic assassination of Mohammed Deif was a security breach that Hamas is currently racing to find.

In strike in Gaza

IDF eliminates senior member of Hamas' Internal Security Force

Based on IDF intelligence, IAF strikes and eliminates terrorist Hossam Mansour, who took a substantial part in preserving and perpetuating Hamas' terror activities throughout the Gaza Strip.

Rockets fired on the north, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Four homes in Metula damaged as a result of rocket fire from the north. Earlier, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist and terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

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IDF commandos raid UNRWA compound

The IDF published documentation of the Commando Brigade's raid on the UNRWA headquarters in the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City - there terrorists who fled Shuja'iyya barricaded themselves.

Mandatory IDF service to be extended to three years

The Cabinet has approved the change, and on Sunday the government will vote on Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's and the military's demand that conscripted soldiers serve for 3 years.

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Kosher Guru speaks about the importance of Judea & Samaria

AFJS board member Gabriel Boxer “Kosher Guru” speaks with Josh Hasten about how he utilizes social media to share the truth to the world about the Land of Israel; especially Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

'Only clarity & determination will get the hostages back'

PM attends Officers Course Graduation Ceremony, reiterates Israel remains determined to achieve all goals of the war and return all remaining hostages.

IDF probe into Oct. 7 finds:

IDF failed in its mission to protect residents of Kibbutz Be'eri

Investigation into massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri, where 101 people were murdered and 30 taken hostages, finds failures by the military

Be'eri Investigation:

'No personal responsibility taken'

A resident of Kibbutz Be'eri who was present during the presentation of the findings, which will be published to the public this evening, described the reaction of those present in a conversation held at the David Hotel at the Dead Sea.

Be'eri Investigation:

'We must have met a different IDF'

Harsh criticism followed the IDF's presentation of the investigations of the battle in Kibbutz Be'eri.

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Injured soldier Ari Shpitz recites blessing at friend's wedding

Ari Shpitz, who suffered critical injuries while fighting in Gaza, participates in the wedding of his friend who was seriously injured in the same incident and recites one of the blessings.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF is not stagnating or standing still in pressuring Hamas'

IDF Chief of Staff meets soldiers from the 99th Division in central Gaza, says military is applying pressure on Hamas in multiple ways, 'the common denominator is determination.

IDF observers' parents demand footage of daughters' last day

Families of IDF observers who were murdered on October 7 write to Chief of Staff saying they will petition the Supreme Court if he does not allow them to see and hear the last videos and recording of their daughters alive.

IDF calls on Gaza City residents to evacuate to the south

IDF tells residents of Gaza City to evacuate towards Deir al-Balah, because ‘the City will remain a dangerous combat zone.'

Released hostage completes IDF course with honors

Noga Weiss, who was released from Hamas captivity in November 2023 completes an IDF course with honors, and says: 'I feel that I have won.'

Reports of civilian deaths

IDF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist who took part, among other terrorist activities, in the October 7 massacre in southern Israel. IDF probing reports of harm to civilians in Khan Yunis.

After death of couple in barrage

IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure from which projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights, killing a man and a woman.

15 hour operation

Forces destroy command centers and explosives in Nur Shams

Dozens of explosives which were buried under roads by terrorists with the aim to harm Israeli forces were destroyed and several terrorists were arrested.

From the east

IDF intercepts suspicious target which approached southern Israel

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says the target did not cross into Israeli territory and no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

IDF strikes Gaza terrorists who were using a school as cover

IAF strikes several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities using the structures of a school in the Nuseirat area: Hamas and Islamic Jihad systematically violate international law.

Sde Teiman:

Reservist to be charged with abusing Gazan detainees

Military police investigators found videos that the soldier filmed himself on his mobile device, in which he is seen hitting detainees while they are sitting handcuffed on a bus.

Outgoing Central Command head:

'Settler leaders failed to condemn anti-Arab violence'

Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox states at ceremony turning over position to Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth that settler leaders invite criticism of all settlers when they fail to act against extremists.

IDF:

October 7th investigations nearing completion

On Thursday, the IDF is expected to present the investigation to the residents of Be'eri and to bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the battle for Be'eri. The public will be able to access the investigation on the IDF website.

IDF medic seriously wounded in northern Gaza

Medic from 'Ghost Unit' seriously wounded in battle in Gaza,

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas will still exist in 5 years'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says in interview with ABC that Hamas will continue to function as a terrorist organization in Gaza in the years to come.

Poll: This is the step that could increase haredi enlistment

New survey reveals that appropriate frameworks could significantly increase the percentage of haredim enlisting in the IDF.

Did not cross into Israel

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepts suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory. Earlier, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted in the Red Sea. In both cases, the targets did not cross into Israel.

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IDF officer seriously injured in Gaza

IDF officer from the 82nd Battalion seriously injured in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Officer taken for medical treatment, his family has been notified.

Be'eri families to be shown conclusions of October 7 probe

The investigation also probed the shelling of the home of Pesi Cohen. Its details will be provided to the families near the end of the week.

'Tear them apart'

Wounded officer encourages troops

52nd Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Daniel Ela, who was moderately wounded in battle, sent some words of encouragement to his men before being taken to the hospital.

Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem fell in combat in southern Gaza

Major Ibrahem, 25 from Sajur, was a Company Commander in the 601st Engineering Battalion, 401st Brigade.

Western Galilee

US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike

A US citizen in his 30s was severely wounded and two others, including an IDF soldier, were lightly wounded in a Hezbollah antitank missile strike on a building in the western Galilee

'Charge!, terrorist down'

Bodycam footage from deep in Gaza

Using a drone, IDF troops identified several terrorists and eliminated them using tank fire and from close range.

IDF strikes terrorist hiding place near school

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis municipality building used by Hamas

The municipality building contained an operational tunnel shaft connected to underground terror infrastructure and was used as a gathering point for Hamas terrorist operatives.

IDF Confirms:

Shortage of lifesaving equipment in combat units

Despite previous denials, the IDF has confirmed that some units have found themselves short of critical equipment as the war in Gaza carries on.

Report:

Soldiers issued gear decades out of date

IDF soldiers have found that the gear issued by the army was made decades ago, and is no longer suited for the modern battlefield.

Jenin:

7 terrorists including a cell that killed IDF soldier eliminated

The terrorists participated in the attack on IDF soldiers during the operational activity in which Captain Alon Sacgiu, a Team Commander in the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit fell.

Terrorist eliminated 2 minutes after launching rocket at Nahal Oz

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that since the start of IDF operational activity in the area of Shejaiya, IDF troops have eliminated approximately 100 terrorists, dismantled more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites, and located large amounts of weapons.

IDF Confirms:

No way to draft tens of thousands of haredim

The IDF has confirmed that it is currently impractical to draft the Haredi community without a significant selection process.

'The Sword Is Coming'

The dramatic warning before the massacre in the Gaza region

Shortly before the massacre, a sergeant in the elite SIGINT Unit 8200 warned the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division that Hamas training could become a harsh reality.

Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Eyal Mimran, 20, from Ness Ziona, a soldier from the 101st Battalion, the Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in northern Gaza.

Major (Res.) Itay Galea killed in rocket strike in north

Major Galea, 38, served as a Deputy Company Commander in the 8679th Unit, and was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack.

Report:

IDF has control of 26% of Gaza

Haaretz report digs into how IDF has gained control of key areas in Gaza to prevent Hamas from moving its forces and recovering from its losses.

IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools

IDF says Hamas terrorists used 2 schools in Gaza City area as hideouts from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Homes of terrorists in deadly Ma'ale Adumim shooting demolished

Homes of 2 terrorists who murdered civilian, left a pregnant woman seriously wounded in February shooting demolished.

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Haredim drafted into IAF affirm allegiance to the army

'I affirm': Soldiers from the haredi Hanegev Squadron in the IAF and Bislach 314 affirm allegiance to the IDF at the Nevatim Airbase.

Report:

Government blocking seven tons of equipment for security forces

Multiple ministries are blocking the distribution of more than seven tons of donated equipment intended to benefit security forces and evacuees.

Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Border Police officers, together with the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, operate in Jenin to eliminate a terrorist who was involved in serious terrorist activity.

Investigation finds:

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Explosion that killed 76 Israeli security forces that was previously blamed on a gas explosion now believed to have likely been an early suicide bombing directed by Iran, based on findings of new investigation.

Saving the Torah World

We can reach the point where the process of integrating the Torah world into the defense of the country strengthens it, allows the yeshivas to concentrate on the outstanding scholars and young adult haredim to combine Torah and work, creating a responsible, mature Torah world.

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IDF confirms: Four terrorists eliminated in Nur Shams

IDF confirms earlier Arab reports regarding terrorists eliminated while attempting to detonate explosive device, provides the names of the terrorists in question.

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IDF demolishes home of Binyamin Ahimeir’s murderer

IDF demolishes home of terrorist Ahmed Dawabsha, from the village of Duma, who murdered Binyamin Ahimeir, of blessed memory.

UAV strike

IDF eliminates terrorist cell near Tulkarm

IDF aircraft strikes terrorist cell in the area of Nur Shams while they planted an explosive device. PA health bureau says four terrorists were eliminated.

Soldier arrested on suspicion of murdering captured terrorist

The soldier is accused of shooting a Nuhkba Force terrorist in the head after the terrorist was captured and interrogated.

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Soldiers blow Shofar before entering Rafah

Combat soldiers in the 932nd Battalion blew the Shofar before entering Rafah on Tuesday. 'Am Yisrael Chai, until victory,' the soldiers shouted.

Chief of Staff:

'900 terrorists from Hamas Rafah Brigade killed'

General Herzi Halevi visits logistics base in Gaza, says operation is taking time because Israel seeks to ensure no terror infrastructure is left, exhaust Hamas fighters.

Smart TVs join Home Front Command warning system

The new technology, developed in recent months by the Home Front Command and IT Division, enables smart TVs to also be used as warning signals.

NYT:

Israeli generals want ceasefire, clash with Netanyahu

PM again says war will only end after Israel fulfilled its goals in response to New York Times report stating IDF generals want to end the fighting even if it means leaving Hamas in power.

Report: Date set for invasion of Lebanon

Western diplomats claim that Israel may launch a ground offensive in southern Lebanon in about two weeks, in the second half of July.