IDF

Captain Roy Beit Yaakov laid to rest in Jerusalem

Roy was killed in the tragic friendly fire incident in the northern Gaza Strip along with four other soldiers.

Soldiers shocked

Tons of food from humanitarian aid found in Hamas hideouts

Soldiers operating in Zeitoun found food forcibly taken by Hamas from humanitarian aid distributors. The terror organization first distributed the aid to its operatives and then to the civilians in the area.

IDF confirms:

Humanitarian aid pier off Gaza coast completed

The preparations were carried out over the last few weeks by the Engineering and Construction Department of the Ministry of Defense, the IDF, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, and in cooperation with the US Military.

IDF mortar barrel explodes in southern Israel

The barrel of an IDF mortar exploded as soldiers were firing mortars at the Gaza Strip near the Black Arrow monument in the Gaza envelope.

After UAV explodes in north

Reports of Israeli strikes deep in Lebanese territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli strikes in the country after a drone exploded near the Golani junction, about 50 km from the border with Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

'We won't let Hamas rebuild'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi tells soldiers on Independence Day, 'In the last day or two, the number of terrorists eliminated per day has increased, which is important, and we want to return to eliminating many terrorists each day.'

'Target down'

Watch: Fighter jets down two hostile UAVs en route to Israel

The two UAVs join many more hostile targets that were intercepted this week by fighter jets and the Patriot and Iron Dome aerial defense systems.

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: ‘Our pain is part of the Redemption’

Yaakov Nitzan, father of Gilad Nehemya hy”d, who was killed in battle in Gaza, talks about the strength he draws from the Jewish People, specifically during the days of remembrance and independence.

Fear in central Israel:

‘We won't cope with a repeat of Oct. 7th’’

The IDF decided to cut down on the first response teams in communities close to the 'seam line' security fence. 'Six first response soldiers will not be able to prevent terrorists from advancing into the center of the country.'

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan fell in Gaza

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit cleared for publication that Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. His family has been notified.

IDF intercepts two UAVs fired towards Israel

IAF fighter jets intercept two UAVs that approached Israel from the east.

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Neve Daniel residents pray for the safety of IDF soldiers

On Independence Day, residents in the Neve Daniel Synagogue in Gush Etzion, join a cantor and choir to pray for the safety of IDF soldiers.

4 soldiers seriously wounded in Gaza

3 soldiers seriously wounded in northern Gaza, 1 soldier seriously wounded in southern Gaza in combat today.

Chief of Staff:

'Outstanding soldiers - Go forth and succeed!'

The Chief of Staff spoke at the annual ceremony for the President to recognize outstanding soldiers.

10 Hamas terrorists eliminated

IAF strikes Hamas war room in UNRWA school

IDF, Shin Bet intelligence leads to strike on Hamas war room embedded inside a UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat, eliminating 15 terrorists, including over 10 from Hamas.

IDF observation balloon shot down over Lebanon

IDF says there is no concern of Hezbollah obtaining intelligence from balloon the terrorist organization shot down.

IDF intercepts UAV that made its way towards Israel

The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not cross into Israeli territory and no sirens were sounded according to protocol.

5 soldiers, Defense Ministry employee seriously wounded in Gaza

2 soldiers seriously wounded in mortar barrage in Rafah Crossing area, 3 Defense Ministry employees wounded in Gaza, 1 seriously.

'We will fly over in reverence'

IAF aircraft salute the fallen

IAF jets and helicopters flew over Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem and the Pilots' Mount just outside the capital in a missing man formation to mark Memorial Day.

IDF's burial team share personal memories

‘There is no fallen soldier who does not leave you with some memory’ | IDF identification and burial team talk for the first time about their Day of Remembrance.

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Terrorist who held hostage Noa Marciano captive eliminated

The terrorist, Naeem Ghoul, who was eliminated on Friday, was involved in firing rockets at Israeli territory and was also responsible for holding Noa Marciano, who was murdered by an al-Shifa hospital doctor.

Over 150 targets struck

IDF soldiers operate in Jabaliya, Zeitoun and Rafah

DF troops began an operation overnight based on intelligence information regarding attempts by Hamas to reassemble its terrorist infrastructure and operatives in Jabaliya.

Cleared for publication:

Dep. Defense Establishment Comptroller moderately wounded in Gaza

Brig. Gen Yogev Bar-Sheshet was struck by shrapnel in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza while accompanying the Nahal Brigade commander's forward command center.

IDF Spokesman:

'Our war is against Hamas, not against the people of Gaza'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari issues English statement on operation in Rafah: Our operations against Hamas in Rafah remain limited in scope and have avoided densely populated areas.

Live updates:

UAVs from Lebanon explode in northern Israel

IDF says targeted strikes begin as War Cabinet unanimously votes to proceed with Rafah operation, Arabic sources say infantry, tanks crossed border.

In Rafah:

IDF destroys launch posts used to fire toward Be'er Sheva

IDF locates and destroys two launch posts in the Rafah area, from which rockets were fired towards Be’er Sheva.

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IAF jets dismantle Hezbollah military structures in Lebanon

IDF completes series of strikes on terror targets in southern Lebanon following rocket barrage on northern Israel.

Cabinet approves:

Israel to expand Rafah operation

A new report claims that the Cabinet has approved additional IDF operations in Rafah, without violating the boundaries set by the Biden administration.

Four soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

The soldiers are SGT Itay Livny, 19, from Ramat Hasharon, SGT Yosef Dassa, 19, from Kiryat Biyalik, SGT Ermiyas Mekuriyaw, 19, from Be'er Sheva, and SGT Daniel Levy, 19, from Kiryat Motzkin.

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Nahal soldiers operate in Zeitoun, Givati in eastern Rafah

As part of the operation, the soldiers carried out a targeted raid on a school where weapons, AK-47s, and ammunition were located inside the classrooms.

IDF strikes two terrorsts outside military structure in Lebanon

Two armed Hezbollah terrorists were identified adjacent to a military structure in the area of Yaroun, in southern Lebanon. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the terrorists.

Fierce battles

IDF takes control of Rafah's main road

Israeli tanks took control of the main road separating the eastern and western halves of Rafah.

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Reserve soldiers train for ground combat in north

Infantry, armored and engineering forces alongside logistics and communication support personnel, practiced operational cooperation in rugged and complex terrains using camouflage and combat techniques.

Rafah:

Terror cells eliminated in close-quarters combat

IDF soldiers face Hamas terrorists in battle at Rafah crossing as IAF strikes rocket and mortar launching sites in Rafah.

IDF cancels Lag Ba'Omer events in Meron

IDF stresses that the security situation does not allow the annual Hillula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai to be held, and as such it was decided to cancel it this year.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF has everything it needs for Rafah mission'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari downplays significance of US President Biden's threat to withhold weapons shipments to Israel over Rafah operation.

Inaugural driver’s license conversion day for lone soldiers

The event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day.

Two UAVs intercepted by IDF in Lebanese territory

Several missiles hit Shlomi causing a fire. Furthermore, a short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and a military structure in the area of Ayta ash Shab.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Our obligation to all is one: to be a shield for our people'

The IDF Spokesperson on Thursday published the statement by Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi commemorating Memorial Day.

Cleared for publication:

Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell in northern Israel

Staff sergeant Haim Sabach fell during operational activity in northern Israel. His family has been notified. 615 soldiers have been killed since the start of the war.

IDF soldier wounded by rocket fire in southern Israel

Following the sirens that sounded earlier in the day in the area of Shlomit, eight launches were identified crossing from the area of Rafah into the area of Kerem Shalom.

Ex-Chief of Staff admits:

'We did not see Hamas as an existential threat'

Aviv Kochavi admits IDF knew of Hamas's tunnels and number of rockets prior to October 7, but was more focused on confronting Iran and Hezbollah.

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas Naval commander

During the war, Ahmed Ali was responsible for attacks on Israeli territory and against IDF ground troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

30 terrorists eliminated

Watch: The moment the IDF entered Rafah

During the operation, the soldiers eliminated about 30 terrorists and destroyed large amounts of terrorist infrastructure in the region.

Arabs who came to work at Kerem Shalom accidentally shot by IDF

The IDF says it is looking into the incident where IDF soldiers accidentally fired at Palestinian Arab workers who were traveling to work at the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Terrorist who attached IED to PA flag arrested

A soldier who attempted to remove a PA flag in Binyamin was wounded when a bomb attached to the flag exploded.

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Over 20 Hezbollah targets struck in minutes

During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapon storage facilities in the area.

IDF spokesman:

We won't mislead the public: There'll be terror even after Rafah

Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman, stresses: 'Gaza is one of the most difficult battlefields in the world,' acknowledges that 'even after Rafah, there will be terror.'

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IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired.

Gallant:

'Op. will continue until Hamas destroyed or hostages returned'

Defense Minister visits artillery battery providing support to soldiers in Rafah, says Hamas 'responds only to force.'

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IDF destroys terror tunnel dug 150 meters from Israeli border

The tunnel that was uncovered was part of a branching network of Hamas tunnels, and was dug at a distance of about 150 meters from the border fence, but did not cross into Israeli territory.

Tulkarem: IDF eliminates terrorist and destroys explosives

During the operation, forces destroyed three explosives laboratories and engineering forces uncovered several explosives buried under the routes.

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IDF airstrikes in Rafah

IDF operates in Rafah, the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza.

Sources:

'Israel moving to capture Palestinian side of Rafah crossing'

Axios reports that Israeli forces are planning to capture the Palestinian Arab side of the Rafah crossing and monitor all aid entering Gaza.

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The prayer before entering Rafah

This is how one IDF soldier prayed before the ground operation in Rafah.

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Israeli forces operate in Tulkarm

Approximately 4,000 wanted terrorists have been arrested across the Central Command since the beginning of the war. Nearly 1,700 of them are affiliated with the Hamas organization.

Released hostage enlists in the IDF

Noga Weiss, who was released from Hamas captivity in the previous hostage deal, enlisted in the IDF on Monday morning and joined the IDF's military social workers' course.

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in UNRWA complex

Hamas oversaw the supply of weapons to dozens of Hamas terrorists from inside the command and control center, including those located and operating inside underground terror tunnels.

IDF eliminates terrorists who participated in Oct. 7th massacre

IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist Saleh Jamil Muhammad Amad, who was responsible for combat support within Hamas’ Bureij Battalion.

'Human error'

IDF spokesperson calls terrorists 'martyrs'

The IDF deleted a statement about a counterterror operation after it contained a mistake in terminology.