IDF

Four injured in IED attack in Samaria

Terrorists detonated an IED near a group of Israelis close to the Samaria town of Homesh. A large IDF force, including a helicopter, has been rushed to the scene.

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Soldiers rescue Gazan girl from rubble

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza rescue a girl who was trapped in the rubble and provide her with first aid.

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

IDF launches investigation into 10/7 failures

Chief of Staff announces investigation into the failure to predict and prevent the massacre of October 7 in letter to IDF commanders.

ISA launches investigation into Oct. 7 massacre

ISA director Ronen Bar has ordered an operational investigation into units connected with the massacre, joining the IDF in an attempt to better prepare for the future and address past failings.

Staff Sergeant David Sasson fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant David Sasson, a 21-year-old resident of Ganot Hadar, was killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire killed

Terrorist who was responsible for launching rockets at Israel and planning October 7th massacre eliminated in airstrike.

Singer expelled from IDF base for right-wing song

Singer Kobi Peretz was ordered to leave an IDF base in the middle of his performance for allegedly planning to sing a song commonly associated with extreme right-wing groups.

2 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Airstrike in Beit Hanoun takes out 2 terrorists who participated in massacre in Nir Yitzhak.

The IDF's warning letter from October 6th

A letter from the IDF Intelligence Corps warning of the Hamas attack was supposed to have been delivered to the Prime Minister. The massacre happened first.

Defense Minister Gallant:

Hezbollah is responsible for worsening the situation

Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, spoke to IDF soldiers in the north of the country: ‘We will have to decide what will be considered a safe situation for the citizens to return home.’

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UAV from Syria shot down in Israeli airspace

A UAV was launched from Syria into Israeli territory this morning. The drone was shot down by an F-15.

IDF’s LOTAR unit's targeted missions in Khan Yunis

IDF’s LOTAR Counter-Terrorism Unit carried out special and targeted missions in areas of Khan Yunis and located a weapons storage facility in the heart of a residential area.

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

Chabad emissaries who thought that their son was fighting in Gaza were overjoyed when he was invited to join them on stage at a dinner in Florida.

IDF fears mass departure of career soldiers

Numerous career officers say that where reservists have received an outpouring of support and appreciation, career soldiers have been left to fend for themselves.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Syria

IDF fighter jet intercepts unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Israeli territory from Syria and made its way towards the Golan Heights.

Recordings reveal:

UNRWA teachers took part in Oct. 7 massacre

IDF publishes recordings of 2 UNRWA teachers who served as Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who participated in the massacre, 1 of whom claimed to have kidnapped a Jewish woman.

1st female Air Force base commander appointed

Lt. Col. G. was appointed today to be the Commanding Officer of the Ovda Air Force Base and will be promoted to the rank of Colonel.

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Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Israeli forces arrested four individuals who had manufactured bombs and procured weapons to attack Israeli forces in the Hebron region.

Senior IDF officer:

'General Staff has forgotten to take responsibility'

Senior officer furious about Chief of Staff decision to appoint IDF colonels during a war – without assuming severe outcome of October 7th.

Spine-chilling recording:

'Help, hostages. We’re under the stairs'

Kan News reveals recording from the scene where hostages were hiding. They begged for help after their captors were killed by IDF fire. Hostage families: 'IDF leaking this, terrorizing us psychologically, like Hamas.'

Ahead of Oct. 7 investigations:

IDF officers consulting with lawyers

The military defense is currently providing legal advice to IDF personnel due to be interrogated regarding the murderous Hamas attack.

Head of CENTCOM visited Israel last week

US Central Command says its Commander, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, visited the Middle East, including Israel, where he met Defense Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi.

In central Gaza

Recruited operatives to Hamas and was eliminated

Terrorist Mahmoud Muhammad Abd Khad, who was responsible for recruiting new Hamas terrorist operatives, eliminated in an aerial strike in central Gaza.

Soldier responds to protester who called him Nazi

Activist yells at soldier, 'You dirty Nazi'; soldier responds in an original fashion - without blaming the activist.

Son born to fallen soldier

'Yedidya had always accompanied me during births'

The widow of a fallen IDF soldier says that she will continue to be strong for the sake of their two daughters and newborn son. 'I thank God that we could build our family before we were separated.'

IDF facilitates dozens of air drops of aid into Gaza

IDF says over 450 packages of food and medical aid were distributed through 21 airdrops to the Gaza Strip in recent weeks in coordination with Jordan, France, the UAE and Egypt.

IDF attacks new targets in Khan Yunis

The targets include a housing complex for the poor subsidized by Qatar. The attacks were preceded by a particularly intense bombardment.

Security officials warn against 'dithering' in Gaza

Israeli forces are more exposed to attack if they are not actively executing any operations, and the ground offensive is being unnecessarily drawn out.

IDF General:

'Something could make hundreds of thousands protest'

General Yehuda Fox, who leads the IDF Central Command, warned battalion and brigade commanders to be ready for extreme scenarios.

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IDF considered practicing Israelis taking PA town

The IDF considered practicing a scenario in which Israelis took over a Palestinian town and held the residents hostage, but eventually abandoned the plan.

IDF demands 7,500 additional troops

The losses and injuries inflicted by the war have left the IDF in need of an immediate boost of manpower, beyond those intended to be drafted in the near future.

Khan Yunis:

Dozens of terrorists hiding in school arrested

7th Brigade combat team finds ammunition magazines, RPG missiles, explosives, Kalashnikov rifles, uniforms and Hamas military equipment in terrorists’ houses during battles in Khan Yunis.

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Terrorists with explosives eliminated from air

Troops from Bislamach Brigade entered the heart of Khan Yunis and joined the activities of the 98th Division in the area in order to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization.

IDF prepares home of Eli terrorist for demolition

IDF troops operate in Qalandiya, map home of terrorist Muhammad Manasara, who murdered Yitzhak Zeiger and Uriya Hartum at the gas station in Eli.

Chief of Staff at scene of attack:

'A greater disaster was averted'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets Aviad Gizbar who neutralized the terrorist in Eli, and praises his courageous actions.

Gesture for Ramadan?

Dozens of Palestinian Arab detainees released

Dozens of Palestinian Arabs being held under administrative detentions unexpectedly released from Ofer prison. IDF and Shin Bet: This is due to the shortage of room in the prisons.

IDF Spokesman:

'IDF did not fire on Gaza aid convoy'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari presents new video showing IDF tanks securing aid convoy retreating as mob stormed the convoy.

Min. Bezalel Smotrich:

'Mistake to break political alliance with haredim’

Minister Smotrich: ‘We have a major disagreement with the haredim on the conscription issue, but it would be a grave mistake to break the political alliance with them over it.’

Likud MK:

'Why do we not talk about drafting Arabs?'

MK Amit Halevi points out 'the elephant in the room' regarding calls for haredim to enlist.

Soldiers return to war after mental health therapy

On Thursday the IDF Medic Corps will inaugurate a new mental health services center, which will provide accessible and high-quality treatment.

Senior IDF official:

'Settler violence just a handful of incidents'

A senior IDF official said in a confidential discussion at the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee that "there is no such concept 'settler violence.' We have great respect for the settlers."

Hebrew house sign found in Khan Yunis returned

Soldiers in Khan Yunis found a house sign in Hebrew, and in short order located the Israeli couple to whom it had belonged as well.

An evening of gratitude for our heroes

This Wednesday, the nation comes together to honor the valor and sacrifice of 500 soldiers who are returning home after serving on the front lines in Gaza.

Report:

Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6

Due to evidence from the ISA, General Yaron Finkelman and ISA director Ronen Bar both made their way to their headquarters before the invasion, but no additional troops were moved south.

Tunnel went under hospital, university

10-kilometer long tunnel from northern to southern Gaza uncovered by the IDF.

Ori, rescued from captivity, returns to IDF service

Ori Megidish, IDF lookout rescued from Hamas captivity, will return to military service - in the intelligence corps.

IDF testing air raid siren system in northern Israel

IDF testing siren systems in two locations in northern Israel. If an actual siren sounds, it will rise and fall.

IDF weighing yeshiva for haredi soldiers near border

New initiative aims to allow haredi soldiers to maintain religious lifestyle, regular Torah study, while protecting Israel's borders.

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Officer and four soldiers seriously injured in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that an officer and four soldiers were seriously injured in Gaza battles. They were evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.

Operation at Nasser Hospital concludes

200 terrorists arrested, many weapons found in operation at Gaza hospital. IDF facilitates resupply of hospital, provides generator.

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Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Eli Zrihen, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. He served in the Givati Brigade.

Terrorists hiding behind civilians arrested

In Khan Yunis, IDF forces identify, arrest terrorists attempting to hide among civilians being evacuated from the combat zones.

Soldier injured after terrorists fire towards base

IDF soldier injured by gunfire at the entrance to the Nahal Brigade training base near Arad.

Chief of Staff:

'Combat is the most effective tool for negotiations'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says that the continued war in Gaza is the surest way to secure the hostages' release.

Soldier rescued by IDF:

'I believe in G-d, I know He exists'

Ori Megidish, kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and rescued by the IDF less than a month later, tells what kept her strong in captivity: 'I held faith in my grandmother, I knew I would get out of there, whether in a deal or by rescue.'

En route to an attack

Terrorist eliminated by UAV in Jenin

IDF and Israel Security Agency eliminate Islamic Jihad terrorist Yasser Hanoun who has been involved in several shooting attacks in recent months.

While their friends are at war:

Two IDF soldiers arrested for selling weapon to Arab

Two soldiers from the Nahal Brigade allegedly attempted to sell a stolen Micro-Tavor assault rifle to an illegal Arab infiltrator.

General refused promotion:

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

Soldiers from multiple units who support Brigadier General Barak Hiram to turn to Chief of Staff amid reports he will not be promoted to Gaza Division Commander due to shelling in Be'eri.

Israel preparing ground for pilot project in Gaza

Israel is working to create civilian leadership in Gaza and remove Hamas from the area, in order to allow humanitarian aid to be transferred to Gaza's civilian population.