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Singingand Dancing:

Injured soldier Ari Shpitz leaves the ICU

Ari Shpitz, an IDF soldier who has been sedated 41 days due to combat injuries, has regained full consciousness and left the ICU.

Injured soldier Ari Shpitz leaves the ICU

Weapons and explosives in founded in Gaza classrooms

The Nachal Brigade, Brigade 401 and other units under the command of Division 162 continue the focused raid to eliminate terrorists and destroy terror infrastructures.

Weapons and explosives in founded in Gaza classrooms

First aid trucks enter Gaza through new border crossing

The IDF noted that the trucks underwent thorough security checks by the security authorities of the Land Crossings Authority of the Ministry of Defense.

First aid trucks enter Gaza through new border crossing

Hamas internal security head eliminated

Elimination of Ridwan Mohammed Abdallah Ridwan will impede Hamas's ability to take over humanitarian aid entering Gaza, IDF says.

Hamas internal security head eliminated

Senior terrorist eliminated in Judea and Samaria

Several terrorists injured in overnight operations, according to Arabic reports. Multiple weapons seized.

Senior terrorist eliminated in Judea and Samaria

Mother of wounded soldier:

'The first thing he said when he woke up was 'I love you''

Leah Shpitz tells about her son's miraculous recovery after being wounded in action in Gaza.

'The first thing he said when he woke up was 'I love you''

IDF Spokesman on Iran:

'We will know to act where needed'

DF Spokesman Hagari said that 'a strike from Iranian territory would be clear proof of Iran's intentions to escalate the Middle East and to stop hiding behind its proxies.'

'We will know to act where needed'

Dozens of haredim trained to protect Judea and Samaria towns

The group completed Rifleman 03-level basic training and will join emergency security squads and partake in the security in haredi towns in Judea and Samaria.

Dozens of haredim trained to protect Judea and Samaria towns

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IDF soldiers recite annual blessing in Gaza

IDF soldiers recited "Birkat Hailanot," the blessing on blossoming fruit trees while operating in Nusirat in the Gaza Strip.

IDF soldiers recite annual blessing in Gaza

After striking Gaza:

IDF fighter jet makes emergency landing

F-15 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing due to a landing gear malfunction. The plane was damaged but no one was injured.

IDF fighter jet makes emergency landing

Rafah

IDF eliminates top Hamas financier

Nasser Yakob Jabber Nasser was responsible for funding a significant part of Hamas' military activities in Rafah. Last December, he transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars to Hamas for its military activities.

IDF eliminates top Hamas financier

More details:

One of Haniyeh's sons was involved in holding Israeli hostages

The IDF stated that the strike that killed three of the political bureau chairman's sons was not authorized by the Chief of Staff or the political echelon since was in 'real-time' against terrorists who were on their way to commit an act of terror.

One of Haniyeh's sons was involved in holding Israeli hostages

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IDF strikes infrastructure used by Hezbollah in Syria

In parallel, in the past hours, the IDF struck a number of Hezbollah observation posts and terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes infrastructure used by Hezbollah in Syria

New record number of aid trucks enter Gaza

468 aid trucks enter Gaza today, setting new record one day after previous record of 419 trucks was set.

New record number of aid trucks enter Gaza

IDF official:

Withdrawal from Khan Yunis done to prepare for Rafah op.

Military officials say withdrawal of most troops from Gaza on Sunday was carried out in order to prepare for combat in other areas.

Withdrawal from Khan Yunis done to prepare for Rafah op.

IDF maps home of shooter in deadly Ma'ale Adumim attack

IDF confirms that last night shots were fired at northern town from Gilabon, hitting two houses. Nine wanted persons were arrested during the night in Judea & Samaria.

IDF maps home of shooter in deadly Ma'ale Adumim attack

Netanyahu:

'No force on Earth can stop us from defeating Hamas'

PM meets new IDF recruits, says Israel will destroy the last Hamas battalions in Rafah regardless of any international pressure not to do so.

'No force on Earth can stop us from defeating Hamas'

Highest number of aid trucks since war enter Gaza today

Today, 419 humanitarian aid trucks passed through the Kerem Shalom and Nitzana border crossings.

Highest number of aid trucks since war enter Gaza today

IDF:

Explosive drone strikes Rosh Hanikra

The IDF has attacked several Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon in the last day. A building in the Al-Hiyyam area, where a terrorist was located, was targeted.

Explosive drone strikes Rosh Hanikra

Prime Minister chooses new Military Secretary

BG Roman Gofman appointed Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, IDF announces.

Prime Minister chooses new Military Secretary

Samaria shooting attack

Watch: Forces detonate terrorist's vehicle

Terrorist intended to carry out a combined bombing and shooting attack. Vehicle was carrying a large explosive device.

Watch: Forces detonate terrorist's vehicle

IDF Chief of Staff:

'War in Gaza continues, and we are far from stopping'

Chief of Staff Halevi addressed the IDF's withdrawal from areas of the Gaza Strip and promised that 'we will continue to act in every way to return all the hostages as quickly as possible.'

'War in Gaza continues, and we are far from stopping'

IDF's preparation of emergency storage for reserve mobilization

Commanders of the regular and reserve units are prepared to summon and equip all the required soldiers in just a few hours and transport them to the front line for defensive and offensive missions.

IDF's preparation of emergency storage for reserve mobilization

US Ambassador tours new IDF Humanitarian Coordination Cell

In recent days, the defense establishment has launched the Coordination and Deconfliction cell which will enable key partners to work closely to facilitate the delivery of aid.

US Ambassador tours new IDF Humanitarian Coordination Cell

Six Months Later:

IDF summarizes half a year of war

IDF statistics show thousands of terrorists killed, targets destroyed, and operational hours logged on every front.

IDF summarizes half a year of war

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured in central Gaza

Tank shell catches fire near Netzarim, injuring four IDF soldiers, two of them seriously. IDF investigates.

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured in central Gaza

Body of hostage Elad Katzir rescued from Gaza

The body of the abductee Elad Katzir, who was murdered in captivity by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, was rescued overnight from Khan Yunis.

Body of hostage Elad Katzir rescued from Gaza

Planned a terrorist attack

IDF strikes military compound of the Amal Movement in Lebanon

Watch: IAF fighter jets strike military compound of the Amal Movement in southern Lebanon. IDF says the group was planning an attack against Israel.

IDF strikes military compound of the Amal Movement in Lebanon

Embarrassing lapse:

UK newspaper reveals identity of IDF intelligence unit commander

Guardian newspaper reveals identity of the commander of Unit 8200, who left his identity exposed online. IDF: The issue will be investigated to prevent the recurrence of similar cases in the future.

UK newspaper reveals identity of IDF intelligence unit commander

IDF investigation reveals:

Hostage Efrat Katz was killed by IAF fire on 7/10

IDF presents summary of findings on IAF's conduct during the October 7 kidnapping of Efrat Katz from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Hostage Efrat Katz was killed by IAF fire on 7/10

Gush Etzion:

IDF arrests multiple terrorists and seizes weapons

Soldiers from the reserve battalion 9207 held a special operation in the Dheisha "Refugee" Camp and arrested two wanted terrorists. In the Zo'atra area, troops from the Tavor Battalion arrested two wanted terrorists and questioned many suspects.

IDF arrests multiple terrorists and seizes weapons

After residents protest

IDF imposes lockdown on Jewish community

After residents of Yitzhar began to march to protest the opening of the road in the area to Arab traffic, IDF and police blocked the exit from the community.

IDF imposes lockdown on Jewish community

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman addressed fears of Iranian retribution for the killing of its officers in Syria and the incident in which aid workers were killed.

'IDF forces are ready, we can't be complacent'

IDF Spokesman:

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

Rear Admiral Hagari says there is no need for panic buying after leave canceled for all combat soldiers due to Iranian threat following killing of IRGC commander.

No change in instructions to civilians due to Iranian threat

IDF suspends leave for all combat units

'The IDF is at war, the deployment of forces is under continuous assessment according to requirements,' military statement reads.

IDF suspends leave for all combat units

Chief of Staff:

'Release of hostages is top priority'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Khan Yunis, praises troops for successful Shifa Hospital operation.

'Release of hostages is top priority'

Rocket launcher found in the middle of an olive grove

In a raid on terrorist infrastructure, the forces found and seized arms including pistols, rifles, clips and ammo, weapons instruction booklets, mortars, explosives, military equipment, and documents with high intelligence value.

Rocket launcher found in the middle of an olive grove

IDF reserve officer:

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Major Moishi Grunberg describes to Arutz Sheva how, after he dedicated the explosion of a building containing terrorist infrastructure to his daughter's birthday, Hamas claimed he was killed by a sniper.

Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Chief of Staff:

'WCK incident shouldn’t have happened'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after preliminary debrief into strike in which seven aid workers were killed: The strike was not carried out with the intention of harming WCK aid workers.

'WCK incident shouldn’t have happened'

Reserve doctor seriously wounded in southern Gaza

The doctor was wounded in the same attack in which Staff Sergeant Nadav Cohen was killed.

Reserve doctor seriously wounded in southern Gaza

IAF strikes 25 terror targets in Gaza

Commando Brigade soldiers eliminate multiple terrorists over the last day.

IAF strikes 25 terror targets in Gaza

PA reports:

Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza

Palestinian Arab sources in Gaza claim employees from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah. IDF: We're conducting a thorough review at the highest levels.

Five aid workers killed in strike in central Gaza

The new queens of battle

We have the manufacturing skills to produce both heavy artillery and battlefield rocket systems. With enough investment, we could transform these particular weapons into major, export items, whose profits would subsidize our own necessary military build up. Op-ed.

The new queens of battle

Missile fired from Syria shot down before landing in Israel

Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft activated in the southern Golan Heights. IDF says a missile that made its way towards Israeli territory was shot down in Syrian territory.

Missile fired from Syria shot down before landing in Israel

Dolev Amouyal:

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

The father of fallen soldier Dolev Amouyal recounts his son's last battle on October 7th.

'He went to save his friends and never returned'

The reserve col. whose quick thinking saved entire families

Lieutenant Colonel Meir Karmi did not wait for orders to mobilize his soldiers on October 7 to save lives in Kfar Aza.

The reserve col. whose quick thinking saved entire families

Shifa Hospital:

200 terrorists eliminated, 500 arrested in 2-week operation

IDF summarizes results of counterterrorism operation at Gaza hospital used as a headquarters for Hamas and Islamic Jihad as operation ends.

200 terrorists eliminated, 500 arrested in 2-week operation

Soldiers' parents fume: 'You are risking our sons' lives'

Nearly 100 parents of Egoz Unit soldiers demand Prime Minister, IDF Chief of Staff, prioritize soldiers' lives above all else.

Soldiers' parents fume: 'You are risking our sons' lives'

IDF confirms:

Drone launched from Iraq hit IDF building in Eilat

Following nighttime sirens in Eilat and surrounding areas, due to hostile aircraft infiltration, IDF confirms drone hit military building in the area of the Gulf of Eilat.

Drone launched from Iraq hit IDF building in Eilat

A pro-Jewish look at the Haredi draft issue: Not black and white

The idea that all Jews are brothers, no matter what, is a basic, shared value in the one and only Jewish State, and everything that happens in it, controversies about haredi draft included, must rest on that truth. Opinion.

A pro-Jewish look at the Haredi draft issue: Not black and white

SFC Sivan Wail from Raanana died after being wounded in battle

Wail was wounded in the battle in which Sergeant Major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, a soldier in Egoz as well, was killed.

SFC Sivan Wail from Raanana died after being wounded in battle

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad operations room in hospital courtyard

After an extended battle procedure, the operations room and the terrorists in it were struck in a precise manner to minimize civilian casualties in the area of the hospital.

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad operations room in hospital courtyard

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The weapons found in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Senior Hamas officials were killed after a chase at Shifa Hospital Nahal forces cleared several buildings inside Shifa Hospital, eliminated terrorists, and located many weapons that were hidden in the compound.

The weapons found in Shifa Hospital maternity ward

Echoes of Disaster:

Radio intercepts from the moment Hamas launched its invasion

New recordings detail the moment when IDF surveillance post operators first reported the Hamas forces approaching the border.

Radio intercepts from the moment Hamas launched its invasion

IDF considering civilian service for haredi students

A proposed program would see a separate academy established to train haredi students to secure towns in Judea and Samaria.

IDF considering civilian service for haredi students

October 7 massacre:

IDF to lift restrictions from area where party took place

Head of IDF Southern Command signs order changing the closed military zone that was declared in several areas in the communities near the Gaza border and in agricultural areas in the region.

IDF to lift restrictions from area where party took place

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'This operation achieved its goal'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits ​​the Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, where IDF forces are still operating to apprehend terrorists.

'This operation achieved its goal'

Untrained cadets ordered to guard elite Hamas troops

Cadets from the officers' training school have been ordered to guard terrorists from Hamas's elite Nukhba force.

Untrained cadets ordered to guard elite Hamas troops

After rocket launches:

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including military compounds and terrorist infrastructure.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF General:

'We are determined to repel Hezbollah'

The commander of the Northern Command reassures residents of the north that the IDF will restore security to the region.

'We are determined to repel Hezbollah'