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The tunnel Hezbollah planned to use to invade Israel

Soldiers raided and dismantled an underground tunnel system. The tunnel system contained a combat compound used by Hezbollah terrorists as a hideout and a base for attacks on northern Israel.

The tunnel Hezbollah planned to use to invade Israel

Chief of Staff to troops:

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi sent a letter to all IDF soldiers and reservists marking one year since the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

Footage from Lebanon

IDF soldiers uncover ambush laid by Hezbollah

During one of the targeted raids, the forces uncovered an ambush laid by Hezbollah, as well as weapons in a vehicle belonging to Hezbollah terrorists. Additionally, a pit booby-trapped with explosives was located and destroyed.

IDF soldiers uncover ambush laid by Hezbollah

A year since 10.7

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

The IDF published new footage from the Multidimensional Unit's heroic battle in Kibbutz Re'im and the tank that fought terrorists outside the besieged Sderot police station.

New footage from the battles of Sderot and Re'im

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

The IDF cleared for publication on Sunday that Sergeant First Class (Res.) Nir Hadad, aged 28, from Petah Tikva, a soldier in the 129th Battalion, 8th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured in June during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

Southern Lebanon:

IDF forces locate Radwan force armed vehicles and launchers

Hundreds of weapons were discovered in civilian buildings, including a vehicle containing weapons the Radwan Forces intended to use in terrorist attacks.

IDF forces locate Radwan force armed vehicles and launchers

Attack on alleged Iranian factory in Syria

Online reports claim that Israel attacked a car factory near Homs.

Attack on alleged Iranian factory in Syria

Gallant:

'The Iranians did no harm to the Air Force's capabilities'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reviewed the Nevatim Airbase today and spoke with the personnel there about the past year.

'The Iranians did no harm to the Air Force's capabilities'

IDF reinforces Gaza region for Oct. 7 memorial

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command: "The Southern Command remains at a heightened state of vigilance and readiness for the coming days."

IDF reinforces Gaza region for Oct. 7 memorial

IDF reveals:

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Marking 1 year since the October 7th Massacre, the IDF established an exhibition displaying the items seized from Hamas terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7th, as well as during the combat in the Gaza Strip, to showcase them to the world.

The seized weapons used by Hamas terrorists on October 7

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

IDF launches operation in Jabaliya in northern Gaza in light of intelligence showing gathering of Hamas terrorists, efforts by Hamas to rebuild its terror infrastructure there.

162nd Division leaves Philadelphi Corridor for Jabaliya op.

2 surface to surface missiles fired at Haifa area intercepted

Hezbollah continues to fire projectiles at northern Israel on Sunday morning, with Red Alert sirens being activated in the areas of ​​Haifa, Caesarea, Zichron Ya'akov, and Hadera.

2 surface to surface missiles fired at Haifa area intercepted

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Two UAVs launched from the East intercepted by Israeli Navy Missile Boat in the northern area of the Mediterranean Sea. UAV launched from the East intercepted by the IAF off the coast of Gush Dan.

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

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IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report a maneuver in northern Gaza. IAF aircraft strike terrorists operating in a compound formerly used by UNRWA.

IDF launched ground maneuver in Jabaliya in northern Gaza

The heroic battle of the Egoz Unit in Lebanon

Hezbollah terrorists concentrated around one of the fallen in the building, and Radwan reinforcement vehicles quickly approached the scene, but the Egoz fighters managed to thwart the abduction of their comrade.

The heroic battle of the Egoz Unit in Lebanon

IDF Officials:

'No chance of ignoring Iranian attack'

IDF officials say that Israel expects cooperation in responding to the missile attack last week.

'No chance of ignoring Iranian attack'

IDF soldier stops stabbing attack on Rosh Hashanah

A knife-wielding terrorist approached a base in the Hebron area and was neutralized by a soldier from the Home Front Command.

IDF soldier stops stabbing attack on Rosh Hashanah

Can We Give Back to Soldiers' Families?

Hundreds of families of fighting soldiers still awaiting help.

Can We Give Back to Soldiers' Families?

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We know how to strike with precision and power'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Airbase ahead of Rosh Hashanah: We have the capabilities to reach and strike any point in the Middle East. Those of our enemies who have not yet understood this, will soon understand.

'We know how to strike with precision and power'

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36th division enters Lebanon

Before crossing the border, Division Commander Brig. Gen. Moran Omer told the troops: ' There is no challenge that we can't overcome and no mission that we won't complete.'

36th division enters Lebanon

IDF admits:

Iranian attack damaged airbases

Administrative buildings on several IAF bases were damaged during Iran's attack but no planes were hit.

Iranian attack damaged airbases

IDF eliminates Commander of Hezbollah's Imam Husayn Division

The Imam Husayn Division division plays a significant role in combat and has carried out many terror attacks from Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi territory, including firing numerous anti-tank missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward communities in northern Israel.

IDF eliminates Commander of Hezbollah's Imam Husayn Division

Commander of weapons transfer between Iran, Hezbollah eliminated

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that today, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Ja’far Qasir, the Commander of Weapons Transfers from Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Commander of weapons transfer between Iran, Hezbollah eliminated

Gallant:

'We're eliminating Hezbollah, dismantling Radwan Force'

Defense Minister briefed by Northern Command head on Operation Northern Arrows, shown weapons 'found by the IDF in areas from where Radwan forces planned to launch attacks to kill and kidnap Israeli citizens.'

'We're eliminating Hezbollah, dismantling Radwan Force'

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details Hezbollah's plan to commit an October 7-style attack throughout northern Israel.

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

Cleared for publication:

IDF conducted dozens of counterterror operations in Lebanon

The IDF spokesman revealed that the IDF has been operating throughout the last few months in southern Lebanon, some of the time for several days in a row, and located terrorist tunnels. The operations were carried out up to 2-3 km from the border with Israel in the nearby villages.

IDF conducted dozens of counterterror operations in Lebanon

Houthis claim responsibility

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea, dozens of kilometers off the coast of central Israel. Residents of Gush Dan report hearing the echoes of the explosion.

IDF intercepts UAV over the Mediterranean Sea

IDF operation in southern Lebanon 'unlike anything since 2006'

IDF's 98th Division begins targeted operations in southern Lebanon; IDF releases footage from preparations.

IDF operation in southern Lebanon 'unlike anything since 2006'

IDF confirms:

Limited ground operation in Lebanon begins

IDF begins limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Limited ground operation in Lebanon begins

Ground incursion?

Lebanese army retreats, Israel attacks with artillery fire

Lebanese army retreats from border, Israel fires artillery into southern Lebanon.

Lebanese army retreats, Israel attacks with artillery fire

Report:

US says limited Israeli operations in Lebanon have begun

Lebanese military evacuates 5 km from the Israel-Lebanon border in expectation of Israeli ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

US says limited Israeli operations in Lebanon have begun

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

An IDF soldier from the Yiftah brigade was seriously injured on Monday in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF spokesman announced, and was taken to a hospital.

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

Ground op in Lebanon?

IDF appoves plans for northern front

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, together with many division commanders, have been approving plans for the coming days at the Northern Command.

IDF appoves plans for northern front

Hezbollah surface-to-air missile warehouse near Beirut destroyed

IAF destroys warehouse of surface-to-air missile launchers that Hezbollah had placed about 1.5 kilometers from Lebanon's international airport

Hezbollah surface-to-air missile warehouse near Beirut destroyed

Report:

US told limited ground op in Lebanon imminent

Israeli officials tell US that Israel is preparing to launch a ground operation to clear out terrorist infrastructure from southern Lebanon in an operation that would be smaller than the 2006 war, the Washington Post reports.

US told limited ground op in Lebanon imminent

I have no idea where I'm going:

CNN reporter joins attack flight to Yemen

IDF permits senior CNN reporter Nic Robertson to join refueling mission en route to Houthi attack in Yemen, 'As I climb the plane’s rickety steps, I have no idea where I am going or what this IDF flight will reveal about military operations.'

CNN reporter joins attack flight to Yemen

IDF attacks Beirut:

Commander of medium-range rocket array eliminated

In the past week Air Force fighter jets attacked and destroyed commanders and sites belonging to Hezbollah's missile and rocket array.

Commander of medium-range rocket array eliminated

PFLP Lebanon branch head eliminated

Nidal Abdel-Aal, Head of the Lebanon Branch of the PFLP (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) terrorist organization, and Imad Odeh, who was the Head of PFLP's Military Office in Lebanon, eliminated.

PFLP Lebanon branch head eliminated

Report:

This is how Israeli intelligence infiltrated Hezbollah

The Financial Times reports that Israel managed to collect extensive data during the Syrian civil war, and expanded those capabilities afterwards.

This is how Israeli intelligence infiltrated Hezbollah

Report:

Israel likely used US-made bombs in Nasrallah strike

Washington Post reports that Israel likely used US-made 2,000-pound bombs in its strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel likely used US-made bombs in Nasrallah strike

Deep in Lebanese territory

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah terror targets

IAF fighter jets strike dozens of launchers and buildings where weapons belonging to Hezbollah were stored in the Beqaa area.

IDF strikes dozens of Hezbollah terror targets

What happened to Sinwar? The IDF's hint

A picture published by the IDF shows a list of terrorists who were eliminated since the beginning of the war. A question mark hangs over the photo of Yahya Sinwar.

What happened to Sinwar? The IDF's hint

At least 10 explosions reported

IDF Confirms: Major Israeli strike in Yemen

Strikes come after the Houthis launched three ballistic missiles over the past two weeks at central Israel and the Coastal Plain.

IDF Confirms: Major Israeli strike in Yemen

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Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

IDF forces destroyed a tunnel about a kilometer long near residential houses in central Gaza.

Kilometer-long tunnel in central Gaza demolished

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF announces call-up of three reserve battalions, for 'operational activities and to strengthen the defense in the Central Command,'

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Report:

IDF breached frequency of the control tower in Beirut

According to the report, the IDF breached the frequency of the control tower and warned that an Iranian civilian plane destined to land at Hariri Airport should abort.

IDF breached frequency of the control tower in Beirut

IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters

Nasrallah likely eliminated

Netanyahu approved the strike moments before his UN speech. Source close to Hezbollah says group's senior leadership is unreachable.

Nasrallah likely eliminated

IDF Spokesperson:

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari says the IDF is still looking into the results of the strike on the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, stresses it "was a very accurate strike".

'We will strike buildings where Hezbollah is hiding missiles'

IDF:

Hamas has been militarily defeated

IDF claims that Hamas has been militarily defeated and has lost its ability to function as a military organization. Hamas has become a guerrilla and terrorist organization.

Hamas has been militarily defeated

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Reserve brigades mobilize for combat in the north

The IDF called up the 6th and 228th Reserve Brigades, and several additional reserve battalions to enable combat efforts to continue, target Hezbollah's military capabilities, and create the conditions for residents of northern Israel to return safely to their homes.

Reserve brigades mobilize for combat in the north

Home Front Command Spokesman:

'This morning, the guidelines saved me'

Home Front Command spokesman Res. Capt. Yitzhak Tesler left his vehicle during a siren and quickly reached a protected area - a decision that saved his life.

'This morning, the guidelines saved me'

Additional Hezbollah commanders eliminated

In the Beirut airstrike in which Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, Head of Hezbollah's Missiles and Rockets Force was eliminated, Hezbollah leaders Abbas Ibrahim Sharaf Ad-Din and Hussein Hany were also eliminated.

Additional Hezbollah commanders eliminated

IAF Commander:

We work to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah from Iran

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar referred to the Air Forces activity in the past week and his readiness to expand the activity in the northern arena.

We work to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah from Iran

IDF exposes Hezbollah's online catfishing network

The IDF revealed a network of dozens of fake social media users run by Hezbollah terrorists with the aim of collecting intelligence on IDF soldiers and bases.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's online catfishing network

Barrage of 40 rockets fired at northen Israel

Multiple projectiles intercepted, multiple impact northern Israel in latest Hezbollah barrage.

Barrage of 40 rockets fired at northen Israel

7th Brigade simulates invasion of Lebanon

The exercise took place a few kilometers from the Lebanese border and trained the troops in maneuvering and combat in thicketed, mountainous terrain.

7th Brigade simulates invasion of Lebanon

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah rockets, launchers hidden in civilian homes

Military publishes images collected in recent days in which remnants of the weapons that Hezbollah had hidden in civilian homes in the heart of Lebanese villages can be seen.

Hezbollah rockets, launchers hidden in civilian homes

Chief of Staff in the north:

'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

Halevi visited soldiers during an exercise near the border and told them: 'Your encounter with Hezbollah operatives will show them what it means to face a professional, highly skilled, and battle-experienced force.'

'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

IDF Spokesperson:

Hezbollah official was responsible for firing at Haifa

Hezbollah confirms death of Ibrahim Muhammad Qabisi, the head of its missiles and rockets force. IDF Spokesperson: "Qabisi was a central knowledge hub for managing a large missile arsenal including against Israel."

Hezbollah official was responsible for firing at Haifa