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Deputy Chief of Staff:

'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff MG Amir Baram visited the Nevatim Airbase where he received an operational briefing on the activities of the unit and squadrons at the base.

'IDF continues to maintain high readiness for various scenarios'

Gallant to IDF enlistees:

'Those who threaten us may expect a blow unlike any other'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with soldiers being drafted to the Nahal and Kfir Brigades and remarked on the current situation and threats.

'Those who threaten us may expect a blow unlike any other'

Northern Israel:

Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

The forces practiced combat scenarios in which they improved their tactical skills, including movement in dense terrain, advancing along mountain terrain, and directing firepower in enemy territory.

Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

The letter was delivered at the beginning of a Knesset committee meeting by MK Zvi Sukkot, calling for the Prosecutor to see the truth.

Soldier's wife writes to Chief Military Prosecutor

Prosecution considers house arrest for Force 100 soldiers

The military prosecution has requested to extend the detention of the five suspects until Tuesday, and then will agree to consider their release under restrictive conditions.

Prosecution considers house arrest for Force 100 soldiers

Watch:

IDF bombs Hamas squad emerging from tunnel

Surveillance post operators spotted the squad as soon as they left their tunnel and directed an aircraft to their location to eliminate the squad.

IDF bombs Hamas squad emerging from tunnel

IDF soldiers:

'We are far from victory'

71 soldiers sent a letter to the Chief of Staff warning against moving to the stage of pinpoint raids as the IDF is currently doing.

'We are far from victory'

IDF drops warning flyers in northern Khan Yunis

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Sunday morning that due to significant terrorist activity, exploitation of the Humanitarian Area for terrorist activity and rocket fire toward the State of Israel from the Aljalaa area, remaining in this area has become dangerous.

IDF drops warning flyers in northern Khan Yunis

UN rapporteur:

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese once again criticizes Israel, accuses it of “genocide” after IDF strike Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque.

'Israel is genociding the Palestinians'

Harris on IDF strike in Gaza:

'Far too many civilians have been killed'

Vice President Harris on IDF strike on Hamas command center which was embedded inside a mosque: Israel has the right to pursue Hamas terrorists, but it has the responsibility to avoid harming civilians.

'Far too many civilians have been killed'

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Senior official in Hamas' general security service eliminated

Israeli aircraft bombed Walid Al-Susi, an operative in the military wing of Hamas and head of a field in the general security apparatus of the organization in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

Senior official in Hamas' general security service eliminated

In strike in Lebanon:

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist

IAF aircraft strike in the area of Sidon in Lebanon and eliminate terrorist Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist

Force 100:

Canada joins growing controversy surrounding soldiers' arrests

The Canadian Foreign Ministry demands Israel conduct a thorough investigation into allegations of torture and abuse, including sexual abuse, of Palestinian detainees.

Canada joins growing controversy surrounding soldiers' arrests

101 haredim complete emergency squad training

The course certifies graduates at the level necessary to allow them to join the civilian emergency squads stationed in towns throughout Judea and Samaria.

101 haredim complete emergency squad training

Druze soldier among arrested in Force 100 affair

The Druze community has confirmed for the first time that one of those detained on suspicion of abusing a Hamas terrorist is a member of the community, whose leaders are starting a campaign to prove his innocence.

Druze soldier among arrested in Force 100 affair

Force 100:

'Leaked videos endanger state security'

A Force 100 soldier addressed the controversial video from inside the Sde Teiman detention facility for the first time, saying its publication had harmed Israel as a whole.

'Leaked videos endanger state security'

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

IDF officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance unit was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated to hospital and his family has been notified.

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

Philadelphi Corridor:

Launch pits near Gaza's largest fuel storage facility

Troops located rocket launch pits along the Philadelphi Corridor that were situated a few dozen meters away from the Gaza Strip’s largest fuel storage facility for civilian use.

Launch pits near Gaza's largest fuel storage facility

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Hidden passages used by terrorists in the walls of Rafah homes

IDF publishes footage of hidden passages that were designed to be used in ambushes against IDF troops while using the civilian population as human shields for the terrorists’ activities.

Hidden passages used by terrorists in the walls of Rafah homes

IDF strikes Hamas command centers embedded near schools

According to the IDF, the school compounds were used by Hamas terrorists and commanders as command and control centers, from which they planned and carried out attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers embedded near schools

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Gan Yavne terrorist's house demolished

Security forces demolished the apartment of the terrorist Muaman Faiz Mahmoud Khalil, who carried out the attack in Gan Yavne in which Lidor Levi was murdered.

Gan Yavne terrorist's house demolished

Soldier dismissed for being interviewed on Channel 14

A Force 100 soldier gave an unsanctioned interview regarding the arrests - and was dismissed from duty.

Soldier dismissed for being interviewed on Channel 14

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

IDF troops locate four explosive devices near Beka'ot. It is believed that they were intended to harm IDF soldiers.

Terror attack thwarted in the Jordan Valley

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's new title doesn't stop us from pursuing him'

LTG Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Air Force Base, says IDF is ready to go on an offensive anywhere in Lebanon and elsewhere amid threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

'Sinwar's new title doesn't stop us from pursuing him'

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Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop below Khan Yunis

Troops of the 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located, investigated, and destroyed an underground route dozens of meters deep.

Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop below Khan Yunis

PM Netanyahu:

'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF induction base, tells new recruits, 'We are continuing forward to victory. We are prepared both defensively and offensively. We are striking our enemies and are determined to defend ourselves.'

'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Suspected abuse of terrorist:

Detention of soldiers extended

Prosecutor at military court reveals that terrorist who was injured in Sde Teiman base, apparently from abuse by soldiers, served as a police officer on behalf of Hamas.

Detention of soldiers extended

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Residents of the North receive instructions to limit activities and stay near safe areas, due to IDF activity in Lebanon.

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

Terrorists fire anti-tank missiles at IDF troops who were operating in the area of eastern Rafah, adjacent to the Humanitarian Route.

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

IDF soldier moderately injured in Jenin counterterror operation

11 terrorists eliminated in IDF operation in Jenin.

IDF soldier moderately injured in Jenin counterterror operation

Early-morning protest outside Chief Military Prosecutor's house

Im Tirtzu activists protested in front of the house of the Chief Military Advocate General against the intention to call a Hamas operative as a witness against soldiers.

Early-morning protest outside Chief Military Prosecutor's house

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee

Sirens sound in Kerem Ben Zimra and Gush Halav in the Upper Galilee. IDF says the Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Numerous projectiles launched at northern Israel from Lebanon on Monday evening, 1 intercepted. Radwan Force commander Ali Jamal Aldin Jawad eliminated.

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school

During the strike in the area of the "Hassan Salame" school, the terrorist Jaber Aziz, Commander of Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalion was eliminated along with additional terrorists.

Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school

IDF disappointed:

Very few haredim showed up for draft

Out of 500 haredim who were called to the IDF recruiting office, only thirty showed up. Others came, but saw the stormy protest outside and turned back.

Very few haredim showed up for draft

7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat

Terrorists throw bomb at soldiers, wounding 7, 4 seriously.

7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat

Philadelphi Corridor:

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Tracks used to smuggle large amount of weapons in wagon-like vehicles into Gaza found.

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Haredi Rabbis against Draft Law:

'Impossible to keep Torah laws during IDF service'

Leading Haredi Rabbis publish a letter today opposing enlistment in haredi IDF units, since 'it is impossible to remain Torah-observant and perform mitzvot properly during military service.'

'Impossible to keep Torah laws during IDF service'

Report:

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

Report claims the IDF has not sufficiently struck the battalions in the central Gaza Strip due to a fear of harming hostages being held by them.

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

IDF general to government:

'We have no intention of leaving the Philadelphi Corridor'

The head of the IDF Strategy Division Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano told the ministers that the IDF has much more work to do in the area on the Egyptian border.

'We have no intention of leaving the Philadelphi Corridor'

Sirens in the north:

Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured

Sirens heard in a number of towns in the Galilee. IDF says a fall was identified adjacent to Ayelet HaShahar. IDF officer and soldier moderately injured and evacuated to hospital.

Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured

Terrorists who murdered three Israelis eliminated near Tulkarm

Nine terrorists were eliminated in Tulkarm on Saturday, including the ones behind the murder of SSGT (Res.) Elhanan Klein, Superintendent Yitav Lev Halevi, and Amnon Mukhtar.

Terrorists who murdered three Israelis eliminated near Tulkarm

IDF spox on Iranian threat:

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed preparations for Iranian retaliation for the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in schools

According to the IDF, the schools were used by Hamas’ Al-Furqan Battalion as a hiding place for its terrorist operatives and as command centers used to plan and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in schools

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade practiced combat on enemy territory while practicing movement through thicketed terrain, mountainous terrain, and activating fire.

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

IDF forces found a tunnel near Rafah on the Philadelphi Route so large that it would allow vehicular traffic underground.

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Hamas terrorist Ismail Nofal, who was responsible for rocket launches toward Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, eliminated in Nuseirat area.

Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

An IDF soldier was seriously injured on Saturday in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated for medical treatment.

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

Donations, Trading, and Pay Cuts:

How Israel is financing a tenth month of war

After 300 days of war and with no immediate end in sight, IDF officers are finding it difficult to keep their units fully staffed and equipped.

How Israel is financing a tenth month of war

Islamic Jihad deputy head of weapons manufacturing eliminated

During a targeted, intelligence-based operation, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Mohammed al-Jabari, who was deputy head of weapons manufacturing for the Islamic Jihad.

Islamic Jihad deputy head of weapons manufacturing eliminated

After barrage on the north:

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher from which projectiles were launched after Hezbollah launches numerous projectiles from Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah launcher in Lebanon

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'The military is on high alert'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that other than the elimination of Fuad Shukr in Lebanon the IDF did not strike anywhere else in the Middle East that night.

'The military is on high alert'

Terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Ismail al-Ghoul participated in the October 7th massacre and took part in the filming and dissemination of videos of attacks on IDF soldiers.

Terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Netanyahu:

'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'

PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.

'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'

Shuja'iyya:

IDF strikes Hamas hideout in school

The IDF emphasized that prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, surveillance, and additional intelligence.

IDF strikes Hamas hideout in school

Amid tense situation:

IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is increasing defensive operations on roads and in communities in Judea and Samaria amid fears of escalation on various fronts.

IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

IDF retracts:

Brothers in Arms activist to be investigated by commanders

The IDF Spokesperson has retracted a statement about Brothers in Arms activist Lt. Col. (res.) Ron Scherf and declared that his service will be examined by his commanders, following an investigation by Arutz Sheva.

Brothers in Arms activist to be investigated by commanders

IDF confirms:

Mohammed Deif eliminated

After weeks of silence, the IDF has officially confirmed the elimination of the commander of Hamas's military wing.

Mohammed Deif eliminated

IDF soldiers:

'We want to carry out assignments, but also to see home again'

Combat soldiers, particularly in reserves, have denounced the IDF's claims that all units are fully equipped as a dangerous misrepresentation.

'We want to carry out assignments, but also to see home again'