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Israel to US:

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

The IDF launched its major operation in northern Samaria after it received an alert that terrorists were planning on infiltrating an Israeli community and committing a large-scale attack.

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

Oct. 7th failures:

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

IDF reveals:

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

IDF officials say that up to now 80% of the tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor have been destroyed.

Hamas' Rafah Brigade has collapsed

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

The IDF and ISA completed a counterterrorism operation in the area of Far'a in the Jordan Valley with the objective of foiling terror, exposing terrorist infrastructure and eliminating armed terrorists in the area.

Explosives lab found inside Jordan Valley mosque

Tulkarm and Jenin:

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

Among the terrorists that were eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, 'Abu Shujaa,' the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams who had been involved in numerous terror attacks.

12 terrorists eliminated, 10 arrested in Israeli operation

IDF Spokesman reveals:

Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from the heart of Rafah

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari spoke with commanders and soldiers who rescued the hostage Farhan al-Qadi and revealed for the first time that he was rescued from the heart of Rafah.

Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from the heart of Rafah

IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah

The operation was competed with no injuries to Israeli forces.

IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah

Ambassador Danon responds

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria. Danon responds: The State of Israel will not sit idly by and wait for scenes of buses and cafes exploding in city centers.

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

After vehicles hit by bullets:

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

World Food Programme temporarily suspends movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip, claiming bullets struck one of its vehicles as it approached an IDF checkpoint. IDF investigating the incident.

WFP temporarily suspends operations in Gaza

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Watch:

The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

The largest operation in over 20 years

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

Jit riot investigation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

The investigation into the riot revealed that the first force that arrived at the scene did not manage to fully gauge the situation

Two rapid response team members from nearby community dismissed

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Glam, 32, from Netanya, served as a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade.

Master Sergeant (Res.) Yohay Hay Glam fell in battle in Gaza

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

At least 15 terrorists eliminated

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

Security forces launch counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs report that terrorists were eliminated.

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

New IDF appointment:

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Arrested soldier at Sde Teiman:

'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following outrage at Sde Teiman arrests, due to suspected abuse of a terrorist, Meir Ben Shetrit clarifies that while conducting body searches 'we do not take off anyone's clothes.'

'The State betrayed us; it's an extreme affront'

Following UAV damage:

IDF observation balloon may be put out of service

Ministry of Defense and IDF considering putting Sky Dew aerial defense project out of service and closing the unit that operates the system.

IDF observation balloon may be put out of service

Reports in Lebanon:

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli drone strike near the city of Baalbek. Security sources say the strike attributed hit a pickup truck which carried military equipment.

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Mental health officer who attacked religious Zionists discharged

Adi Angert, the mental health officer of the Alexandroni Brigade, accused her brigade commander of 'wishing for genocide' and referred to the religious Zionist sector as 'a cult of death eaters.'

Mental health officer who attacked religious Zionists discharged

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The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi

IDF releases new footage from soldiers' bodycams showing former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi being led to the helicopter that would take him to freedom.

The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari briefed the press after the rescue of Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

'Hostage rescued from tunnel thanks to precise intelligence'

Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, aged 52, from Rahat, who was abducted by the Hamas terror organization into the Gaza Strip on October 7th, rescued by IDF and ISA.

Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi rescued from Gaza

Three operational accidents in Gaza

In one of them, a soldier's weapon exploded during an assault on terrorists, apparently due to dirt. In another incident, a soldier fired an anti-tank missile in the wrong direction.

Three operational accidents in Gaza

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

During a routine inspection in the Gaza Division, a shell was fired from the barrel of a tank. The incident ended without injuries and the shell fell into the sea.

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

After searches:

IDF rules out abduction in Samaria

IDF says that, after searches in the area, a suspicion of an abduction incident in Samaria has been ruled out. The suspicious vehicle was located and inspected.

IDF rules out abduction in Samaria

Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

Five terrorists eliminated in strike on a situation room in Tulkarm, including a terrorist released in the November hostage release deal.

Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

IDF:

90% of Hezbollah rocket launches were from civilian area

IDF states about 230 launches and 20 aerial targets were identified crossing into Israeli territory on Sunday morning when Israel launched its pre-emptive strike, 90% of which were launched from 'heart of a civilian area.'

90% of Hezbollah rocket launches were from civilian area

Chief of Staff:

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, comments on the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah that prevented a large-scale attack.

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

In the past two weeks, the soldiers of the 7th Brigade eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

Weapons found next to baby's crib in Gaza

Malky eulogized her husband:

'It hurts that our son won't get to experience and know you'

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut was laid to rest after he was killed by a roadside bomb in Gaza.

'It hurts that our son won't get to experience and know you'

'Healing heart and soul':

Hanan Ben Ari sings with wounded soldiers

Hanan Ben Ari performs for wounded IDF soldiers in a special Belev Echad event. 'Music is the best medicine.'

Hanan Ben Ari sings with wounded soldiers

MSgt. Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Hazut, aged 36, from Ashdod, a soldier from the 9207th Battalion, 16th Brigade.

MSgt. Shlomo Yehonatan Hazut killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

Residents of Geva Binyamin (Adam) lined the streets of the village whilst waving Israeli flags to pay final respects to Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit who was killed earlier in the day.

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

'There was a big explosion'

Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

The IDF published footage showing F-35i Adir jets refueling in Lebanese airspace, the interception of a UAV by a combat helicopter, and radio communications from the strike.

Watch: Dramatic footage from preemptive strike on Hezbollah

IDF sailor PO1 David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya.

IDF sailor PO1 David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

'Proud of your spirit'

Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

So far, the 252nd Division's troops eliminated over 200 terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip.

Watch: Division that lost four soldiers operates in Gaza

Hot Pursuit:

Inside the hunt for Yahya Sinwar

The New York Times reports that Israel and the USA are both hunting the Hamas leader, and have begun using advanced radar systems to try and find Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Inside the hunt for Yahya Sinwar

Attack on Hezbollah:

Airlines cancel flights to Israel

Airlines announced today the cancellation of all flights to Israel due to the security situation and Israel's recent attack on Hezbollah.

Airlines cancel flights to Israel

By the numbers:

The attack on Hezbollah so far

The IDF attacked thousands of Hezbollah projectiles prepared for immediate use against Israel.

The attack on Hezbollah so far

Netanyahu:

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

PM addresses IDF's pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah to prevent attack with thousands of rockets and drones during political-security cabinet in the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning.

'Whoever harms us, we will harm them'

700th soldier to fall in war

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov, a soldier in the 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, was killed in battle in the south of the Gaza Strip, the IDF cleared for publication Sunday morning.

Sergeant Amit Tsadikov killed in action in southern Gaza

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets striking targets belonging to Hezbollah that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel. Sirens sounded in the north.

IDF launches preventative attack against Hezbollah

IDF Spokesperson:

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addresses the pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah targets that posed an imminent threat to Israel's citizens.

'When we said we'd do whatever it takes, this is what we meant'

Gallant to Austin:

'We conducted strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, briefs him on IDF activities in Lebanon, in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel.

'We conducted strikes in Lebanon to thwart an imminent threat'

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike on IDF base in Meron, using an Iranian Almas missile.

Hezbollah publishes footage of strike to Meron base

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority city in Area A which Israelis are forbidden to enter, and were attacked.

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaniv Itzhak Oren, fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF reported.

Three IDF soldiers killed in action in Gaza

IDF officer Evyatar Atuar fell in central Gaza Strip

Atuar, aged 24, from Rosh Haayin, was a soldier in the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade (16th)

IDF officer Evyatar Atuar fell in central Gaza Strip

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Hezbollah missile officer eliminated

Earlier today, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Mahmoud Negm in the area of Aaita El Zot. He was a significant terrorist in Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah missile officer eliminated

'I'm watching over you'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya left a farewell letter to his family. 'I lived a wonderful life, with no regrets. Love you forever. I would be happy if you continue my legacy.'

Fallen soldier's farewell letter

IDF confirms:

Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage

Lebanese reports claim antitank missile fired towards northern Israel hit IAF base in Meron; IDF reports damage.

Missile hits IDF base in Meron, causing damage

Rabenu Tam:

Haredi soldier explains laws of Sabbath to Minister of Defense

Shlomo Zilberman, a haredi IDF soldier, meets Minister of Defense Gallant and tells him about his army service and explains certain laws of keeping the Sabbath.

Haredi soldier explains laws of Sabbath to Minister of Defense

IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas

Avichay Adraee, IDF's spokesman in Arabic, said that his birthday wish is 'a sure and inevitable victory, and bringing the hostages back home.'

IDF spokesman's message in Arabic to Hamas

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Nechemya, aged 19, from Ashkelon, a soldier from the 46th Battalion, 401st Brigade, was killed in an anti-tank missile attack.

Sergeant Ori Ashkenazi Nechemya fell in battle in Gaza

3 terrorists killed in 14-hour counterterror op in Tulkarm

2 explosives laboratories destroyed in counterterrorism operation.

3 terrorists killed in 14-hour counterterror op in Tulkarm