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Investigation:

Terrorist spent hours preparing for attack

The terrorist who attacked an Israeli minibus on Friday was equipped with a tactical vest and sniper rifle, and spent hours creating protected firing positions to engage Israeli forces responding to the attack.

Terrorist spent hours preparing for attack

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

Both served on the Hamas emergency boards in various parts of Gaza City.

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

IDF strikes the launchers

50 rockets fired from Lebanon

Earlier, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah manufacturing site in the area of Baalbek.

50 rockets fired from Lebanon

Administrative detainee:

'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

A Palestinian Arab prisoner claims that he was subject to severe degradation and abuse by Israeli forces while in administrative detention. The Israeli forces claim to be investigating his complaint.

'It was like Guantanamo Bay'

Deadly battle:

Drone had eyes on shooter an hour before copter arrived

Drone from nearby settlement had visual contact with terrorist who murdered Sergeant First Class Ilay David Garfinkel for an hour, but the chance to end attack without casualties was lost when the batteries died before a combat helicopter could arrive.

Drone had eyes on shooter an hour before copter arrived

Citizens take over after IDF withdraws from guardposts

After the IDF forces guarding the road through the Palestinian city of Huwara withdrew, residents of Samaria began to man the guardposts themselves.

Citizens take over after IDF withdraws from guardposts

Watch:

Binyamin terrorist eliminated

The IDF has published footage of the airstrike that killed the terrorist who shot at a minibus this morning in the Binyamin region.

Binyamin terrorist eliminated

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

The appeal would overturn a decision to allow the activist to remain in his home at least until Purim.

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

One of the senior terrorists whose photo was published last night has not actually been arrested by Israeli troops.

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

IDF Spokesperson:

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reported that during the operation at the hospital, 'significant leaders' in the terrorist organizations were captured, but their identities will only be published after their investigation is completed.

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Shifa hospital:

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

600 terrorists arrested, 140 eliminated in operation at Gaza's Shifa Hospital this week, IDF says.

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

Tragedy:

Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist

A Palestinian man killed by IDF reservist in Gush Etzion this morning has been found to be a convert to Judaism, and did not pose a threat. The soldier responsible is under investigation.

Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist

After Jenin operation:

Aircraft eliminate two terrorists near Tulkarm

IDF launches operation at the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, hours after four Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in Jenin.

Aircraft eliminate two terrorists near Tulkarm

Shifa Hospital

IDF locates terrorist funds

As part of the searches at the hospital, the forces located 11 million shekels in USD and Jordanian Dinars that were earmarked for terrorism.

IDF locates terrorist funds

Shifa Hospital

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Several terrorists from Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters' which oversees attacks in Judea and Samaria and was created by terrorists released in the Shalit deal were arrested by IDF forces.

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts situational assessment at Shia Hospital, where hundreds of Hamas terrorists have been arrested or killed, hints at elimination of Hamas's number 3.

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

Jenin:

Four terrorists killed in drone strike

Footage shows the moment an IDF UAV struck a vehicle, killing at least three terrorists in Jenin.

Four terrorists killed in drone strike

Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

After the rabbi of a battalion in northern Israel discovered that the event scheduled for his soldiers was organized by Christian missionaries and the food was unsupervised the commander decided to cancel it.

Missionary group barbecue for IDF soldiers canceled

‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers to President Biden and VP Harris: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

For the first time:

Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

IDF confirms that a cruise missile fired from Yemen on Sunday night fell near the city of Eilat. IDF investigating why the missile was not intercepted.

Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

Dozens of prominent terrorists in the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations who were involved in directing terror in Judea and Samaria, arrested at Shifa Hospital.

300 suspects arrested at Shifa Hospital

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

As part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border and in accordance with the situational assessment, the "Heharim" (The Mountains) Brigade, a new IDF brigade that will operate on the Syria-Lebanon border, was established.

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

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Egoz Unit raid and elimination of terrorists

Maglan and Egoz Unit soldiers operated in the center of the 'Hamad' area and raided dozens of terror targets located inside multi-story buildings.

Egoz Unit raid and elimination of terrorists

Judea and Samaria:

IDF creates tunnel detection team

The new team includes both military and civilian personnel and is intended to locate offensive tunnels from PA territory.

IDF creates tunnel detection team

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

The commander of the Shayetet 13 commandos details the operationin the Shifaa Hospital in Gaza.

Shifa Hospital: 'Focused, selective, precise'

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

IDF, Shin Bet carry out counter-terrorism operation at Gaza hospital, seize terrorist funds, and arrest dozens of terrorists.

20 terrorists eliminated at Shifa Hospital

Shifa Hospital:

Hamas' Internal Security official eliminated

The IDF says Faiq Mabhouh was eliminated in an encounter with the troops while armed and hiding in a compound at the Shifa hospital, from which he operated and advanced terrorist activity.

Hamas' Internal Security official eliminated

Matan from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Matan Vinogradov, 20, from Jerusalem, served in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.

Matan from Jerusalem fell in battle in northern Gaza

Watch:

Terrorists fire from buildings in Shifa hospital

Over the past few hours, the troops identified terrorist fire toward them from a number of hospital buildings. The forces engaged the terrorists and identified several hits.

Terrorists fire from buildings in Shifa hospital

Nighttime operation in Gaza:

IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

IDF troops launch precise operation in the area of the Shifa Hospital based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists.

IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

IDF says a suspicious aerial target crossed into Israeli territory from the Red Sea and fell into an open area north of the city of Eilat. No damage was caused and no injuries were reported.

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

Hamas fears:

Israel will use Issa's body as a bargaining chip

Palestinian Arab sources say that Hamas realized that the bodies of Marwan Issa and another military leader are buried under a tunnel in Nuseirat.

Israel will use Issa's body as a bargaining chip

IDF Chief of Staff:

As soon as it is decided we will act with full force

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi discusses the current situation on all fronts and addresses various cases in which high-ranking commanders were reprimanded.

As soon as it is decided we will act with full force

Smotrich:

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, strongly criticizes the General Staff and the round of appointments in the IDF during the war.

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

Resident of border village threatens IDF soldiers

A resident of Aramsha traveling in Kibbutz Adamit allegedly ignored the soldiers' orders, which pertained to the tense security situation in the area, blocked the entrance to the Kibbutz, and threatened them.

Resident of border village threatens IDF soldiers

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

The length of the destroyed tunnel is over two and a half kilometers, crossing battalions and brigades and connecting the northern and southern Gaza Strip.

Significant tunnel route in northern Gaza destroyed

IDF planes strike 4 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorist infrastructure and a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Aitaroun, a military compound belonging to the terrorist organization in Aalma El Chaeb, and observation posts in Marwahin and Ayta ash Shab.

IDF planes strike 4 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

18 terrorists in Gaza eliminated from air, land

Over the past day approximately 18 terrorists were killed by sniper, shell, and aerial fire. During one of the strikes, IDF troops identified and directed an air strike against four terrorists operating adjacent to the forces.

18 terrorists in Gaza eliminated from air, land

Cleared for publication:

Soldier seriously injured in battle in central Gaza

A soldier from Battalion 601 was seriously injured on Friday in a battle in the central Gaza Strip. The soldier was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Soldier seriously injured in battle in central Gaza

Syria claims:

Syrian soldier injured in Israeli strike

Opposition sources in Syria say that the attack attributed to Israel was aimed at Hezbollah targets in the city of Yabrud, located near the border with Lebanon.

Syrian soldier injured in Israeli strike

Chief of Staff on Ramadan:

'We are in a multi-front war'

Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the Binyamin region of Judea and Samaria and evaluated the forces' preparedness for Ramadan.

'We are in a multi-front war'

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IDF eliminates terrorists from the air

IDF troops eliminated approximately 15 terrorists over the past day. During joint IDF and IAF operational activity in Khan Yunis, a fighter jet struck and destroyed a Hamas weapons storage facility.

IDF eliminates terrorists from the air

COS reprimands general who criticized politicians

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reprimands Brigadier General Dan Goldfus, who took advantage of a press conference to send a message to the government: Acted contrary to what was expected of him.

COS reprimands general who criticized politicians

115 tons of food and water:

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

IDF accompanies ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization which arrived in the maritime space of the Gaza Strip.

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

Watch:

Terrorists open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

IDF releases exclusive footage of Palestinian Arab terrorists opening fire on Gazan civilians in South Zeytun in the Strip, an incident which Hamas blamed on Israel.

Terrorists open fire on Gazans waiting for aid

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IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

The Duvdevan Unit operated over the week in Judea and Samaria, arresting and eliminating terrorists and seizing weapons.

IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

Khan Yunis:

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Tunnel containing weapons, explosives, and rocket launchers found under agricultural field near Gaza residential neighborhood.

200-meter terror tunnel found under pepper field

Terrorists fire on Gazans waiting for aid convoy

IDF says gunmen shot at civilians waiting for convoy of 31 aid trucks whose entry into Gaza Israel facilitated.

Terrorists fire on Gazans waiting for aid convoy

South African Jews:

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

South African Board of Jewish Deputies blasts Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who announced that dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the IDF would be arrested.

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

Palestinian Arabs claim:

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Gazan “ministry of health” claims dozens were killed by Israeli gunfire while awaiting aid trucks. IDF: The reports are false.

'IDF fired on Gazans waiting for humanitarian aid'

Terror attack thwarted:

Two armed terrorists arrested in Gush Etzion

Security patrol of Kfar Eldad arrests two Palestinian Arab terrorists who were armed with a large knife and a sword. No injuries reported.

Two armed terrorists arrested in Gush Etzion

The largest ever recruitment of Yeshiva students

Where do these people come from? From a great perception of Torah, which we call "the Torah of the Land of Israel" in the way of Rabbi Kook.

The largest ever recruitment of Yeshiva students

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'Supreme Court should publish the name of the spy'

MK Almog Cohen claims to have found the name of an IDF soldier caught releasing highly sensitive information at the beginning of the war, but the Supreme Court still refuses to allow the spy's name to be made public.

'Supreme Court should publish the name of the spy'

On their way to Gaza

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

Soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who were en route to join their battalion in Gaza stopped at the scenes of the October 7th massacre to sing and pray.

Watch: Haredi soldiers sing at site of massacre

IDF prepares for maritime humanitarian aid to Gaza

For the first time, the IDF has completed preparations to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from the sea.

IDF prepares for maritime humanitarian aid to Gaza

Within minutes:

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

IDF ground troops continue to operate in coordination with the Air Force in southern Gaza.

IDF eliminates terror cell behind mortar launch

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Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

Muhammad Abu Hasna was a combat support operative in Hamas’ military wing. He was also involved in taking control of humanitarian aid and distributing it to Hamas terrorists.

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

IDF general to government:

'You must be worthy of the soldiers and fallen'

98th Division commander Brig. Gen. Dan Goldfus addressed the press and called on the government to work for unity.

'You must be worthy of the soldiers and fallen'

Footage from Gaza:

IDF strikes building containing 15 terrorists

During the forces' activity, soldiers from the Maglan, Egoz, and Givati Reconnaissance Units apprehended a number of terrorists, including a commander from Hamas’ Nukhba Forces.

IDF strikes building containing 15 terrorists

A hint to Rafah?

Gallant: 'We will reach every necessary location'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the Gazan coast and observed the work carried out in preparation for the maritime aid corridor.

Gallant: 'We will reach every necessary location'