IDF

Siren in Karmei Tzur

IDF hunts suspected infiltrators near community fence

Siren sounds in Karmei Tzur after two suspects seen near the community fence. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces search the area and reinforce security.

Ceasefire violated again:

IDF eliminates terrorist near Yellow Line

IDF troops eliminate a terrorist who approached forces near the Yellow Line and strike Hamas sites after ceasefire violations, stressing they will act against any immediate threat.

After ceasefire violation

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, in response to a violation of the ceasefire agreement in which terrorists fired shots toward IDF troops operating in the area of the Yellow Line.

IDF arrests civilians who crossed the fence into Gaza

IDF spokesperson reports that military forces arrested a number of Israeli civilians who crossed the fence into Gaza and returned them safely.

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Defense Ministry inks $130m deal with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli systems on CH-53K helicopters.

Amid fears of terrorist retaliation:

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

After eliminating terror leaders in the war, IDF boosts security for senior officers and military delegations.

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, head of a Hamas terrorist cell, who murdered Corporal Noa Marciano in captivity.

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Ali Raziana, who served as the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Islamic Jihad terror organization.

New footage reveals

How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

During IDF operations in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, a cynical manipulation by Hamas was exposed, where they used ambulances to transport terrorists and weapons.

In response to officer’s injury

IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

A Hamas commander who led the terrorist attack in Nir Oz on October 7 was eliminated in a targeted strike in the southern Gaza Strip, in response to the serious injury of an officer in Gaza.

Wearing a hat and suit:

This is how a haredi draft dodger escaped arrest

Yeshiva students foil military police arrest in Jerusalem’s Gilo, helping draft-dodger escape amid fears of unrest.

First time

The document that will regulate haredi service in the IDF

The IDF published the main points of the new order for regulating the service of the Haredim - which includes three designated tracks, institutional adjustments, and close supervision of the implementation.

'Captain Ella' appointed IDF Arabic spokesperson

Major Ella Waweya, known in the Arab world as 'Captain Ella,' will replace IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee and will be promoted to lieutenant colonel.

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110 mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF troops in southern Gaza found mortar shells, several rockets, and additional weapons hidden inside blankets and UNRWA humanitarian aid bags.

1st time in 3 years

Chief of Staff holds conference on recent operational exercises

This was the first such conference held in three years, marking the IDF’s return to a regular training and exercise cycle.

Rafah Crossing reopens, only 50 Gazans allowed into Gaza

The Rafah crossing will permit controlled entry and exit of residents of the Gaza Strip under strict IDF supervision.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Inside the recovery of Ran Gvili

A rare account of the air support that protected the recovey operation, from fighter jets waiting for orders to the helicopters that escorted Israeli forces during the withdrawal.

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IDF completes Israeli inspection facility near Rafah Crossing

IDF forces complete establishment of a dedicated inspection compound near Rafah Crossing, aimed at enhancing security supervision and preventing the smuggling of weapons and unauthorized equipment.

Amid smuggling accusations:

Bedouin battalion removed from Gaza border crossing

Following reports of smuggling involving soldiers and commanders, the IDF reassigned the battalion from Kerem Shalom to reduce risk and refresh forces.

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IDF nighttime operation in Lebanon

Forces from the 769th Brigade overnight in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons.

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir meets senior Pentagon officials

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir spent the weekend in Washington for a series of high-level security meetings with his American counterparts.

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Inside the tunnel uncovered under Khan Yunis

During the IDF's operation to clear the Khan Yunis area east of the Yellow Line, forces from Brigade 188 and Yahalom destroyed an underground route hundreds of meters long.

First time since war

Rafah Crossing reopens today

Beginning this morning (Sunday), limited movement of Gaza residents will be permitted through the border with Egypt, under international supervision and remote Israeli screening.

Exited Rafah tunnel

IDF captures key Hamas commander

The IDF and Shin Bet arrest Hamas commander who was among eight terrorists who exited a tunnel in Rafah. Three terrorists were eliminated, and searches continue for the remaining terrorists.

Over ceasefire breach

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and engineering vehicles in southern Lebanon used to rebuild terror sites, violating ceasefire terms.

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Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Border Police arrested Hadar Shahada based on intelligence that he had planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

IDF eliminates 3 terrorists who emerged from Rafah tunnel

The IDF confirms that overnight, eight terrorists were identified who emerged from a terror tunnel in eastern Rafah.

Kosher food and no women

The IDF's new guidelines for integrating haredim

IDF Chief of Staff approves orders intended to ensure that every haredi soldier maintains the same way of life he did at home before enlisting.

'The IDF wants haredim? It needs to be more Jewish'

Researcher Tal Kopel: "Haredi integration should come from a sense of mission, not coercion and threats. For that to happen, the army must provide equal representation of Jewish values within its ranks.

IDF stops Israelis attempting to infiltrate Syria

IDF forces apprehended approximately 15 members of the Bashan Vanguard movement near the entrance to Qunaitra and transferred them to police custody.

IDF chief applauds Logistics Directorate's critical role

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Technological and Logistics Directorate, stressing, 'Victory begins with our logistical capability; you are, the nation’s entire safety net.'

IDF investigates arson attack on Bedouin structures

IDF responds to report of Israeli civilians setting fire to two structures belonging to the Bedouin community in Mukhmas; condemns violence.

IDF warns:

Hamas significantly strengthening thanks to humanitarian Aid

IDF says Hamas is strengthening significantly thanks to humanitarian aid and smuggling. During the war, 112,000 aid trucks and 55,000 tons of medical equipment entered the Strip.

IDF commander tells all:

How the IDF recovered Ran Gvili's body

In an Arutz Sheva interview, the deputy commander of the IDF Rabbinate combat unit recounts Operation Courageous Heart to recover Ran Gvili.

IDF officer injured by Arab rioter

Two female Palestinian Authority suspects detained following attack on woman IDF officer.

Attempted attack during operation to locate Ran Gvili

Two terrorists approached reserve soldiers from the Alexandroni Brigade while they were conducting a search while attempting to locate the last hostage.

Number of draft-dodgers rises, data reveals

Number of draft-dodgers rose from 13,000 to 68,000 in just two years, IDF official says.

700 Graves Opened:

New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.

Race Against Time:

Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

An officer from the Yahalom special engineering unit describes working against a razor-thin deadline and under extreme conditions to extract the last hostage from Gaza.

'Objective completed'

IDF Chief of Staff recites Shehecheyanu blessing

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and senior commanders saluted Master Sergeant Ran Gvili as his body was returned from Gaza, marking the completion of the mission to bring home all hostages.

Footage from Gaza:

IDF Chief and soldiers salute Ran Gvili

IDF Chief of Staff, the Southern Command chief, commanders, and soldiers from Division 252 in the Gaza Strip sing Hatikva and salute Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, after his body was recovered in the Gaza Strip.

Behind Op. Courageous Heart

New footage from the mission to find Ran Gvili

Covert arrests and interrogations led IDF forces to a Shuja'iyya cemetery, where engineering teams inspected over 200 graves in a coordinated search operation.

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IDF soldiers sing over Ran Gvili's casket

After recovering the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili, IDF soldiers sang 'Ani Ma'amin', a song of faith in the coming of the Messiah.

No breakthrough in search for last hostage

IDF preparing support system for those digging up graves in effort to locate missing Yasam officer Ran Gvili.

Military correspondent:

Why is PM's Office complimenting Hamas?

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh claims Cabinet is acting like a rubber stamp on Rafah crossing, says he is troubled by what he describes as Israel granting Hamas a 'certificate of integrity.'

Bereaved Cousin:

'Fallen soldier was a man of faith even in the hardest times'

Yosef, whose cousin Asael Babad died of his wounds last week three months after being wounded in the war, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the loss and the memories he leaves behind.

In northern Gaza cemetery:

IDF launches mission to search for Ran Gvili

IDF conducting extensive searches for remains of last hostage after reaching based on intelligence information.

Four Palestinians arrested on suspicion of throwing firebombs

Four residents of al-Aroub were arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at security forces. Another suspect was shot on for throwing stones near Route 1.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility

The IDF struck a structure from which Hezbollah terrorists operated in the Bir al-Sansal area in southern Lebanon

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IDF destroys 4 km-long terror tunnel in southern Gaza

7th Brigade Combat Team in southern Gaza locates launchers, weapons, and terrorist infrastructure.

IDF soldier arrested after posing as abductor of Palestinian Arab

A Military Police jail warden is suspected of posing as an abductor, sending photos of a detainee to his family and demanding ransom for his release.

Betting streak worries Israeli security forces

The IDF and the ISA suspect a security official used classified information to place bets on Polymarket, a platform for wagering on future political and security scenarios.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's modus operandi

IDF says Hezbollah terrorists took control of civilian areas, facilitated the transfer of weapons and operatives, and embedded terrorist infrastructure in the heart of the civilian population.

Weapons and hideouts

Terror tunnel found just a few hundred meters from Israel

IDF forces from the Kfir Brigade and Yahalom unit dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas tunnel east of the Yellow Line in Gaza, containing weapons and hideouts just hundreds of meters from Israel.

Chief of Staff

Large-scale counter-terror op underway in Hebron

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visits Tomb of the Patriarchs. 'The security of the residents is a top priority for IDF troops in the sector.'

Supreme Court publishes name of 'imposter officer'

The Supreme Court has lifted a long-standing publication ban, revealing the identity of the “imposter officer" who infiltrated sensitive Southern Command facilities in the early days of the war.

Parashat Bo:

Why Jews need a spiritual army as well

Why did the Torah call the Jews who left Egypt an army?

'No one will go to the army':

Recordings of haredi rabbis revealed

The haredi rabbis leading the conscription bill were heard in recordings estimating that there will be no genuine attempt to enlist the haredi community, while the suspended budgets would still be reinstated.

Hezbollah liaison officer eliminated after arms smuggling scheme

The IDF said it eliminated Hezbollah liaison officer Abu Ali Salameh in southern Lebanon, citing his role in embedding terror infrastructure in civilian areas and obstructing enforcement actions.

Steps away from disaster:

Top IDF unit probes serious incident

The IDF released the findings of its inquiry into a friendly fire incident in Nablus, citing a navigation failure and procedural violations, and announced dismissals and reprimands within the Duvdevan Unit.