IDF

Suspect eliminated after approaching border fence near Gaza

Palestinian Arab suspect eliminated from the air after approaching the security fence near one of the communities in the Gaza envelope.

IDF operation near Jenin:

Four terrorists eliminated, weapons confiscated

Special IDF forces operate in Kafr Dan, a Palestinian Arab village located northwest of Jenin. Four terrorists eliminated, IAF helicopter strikes structure used by the terrorists.

100 terrorists killed in Gaza battles

The 7th Brigade, the Kfir Brigade and soldiers of the Yahalom Unit located several tunnel shafts. Yahalom soldiers scanned and destroyed the two tunnels, which were each one kilometer in length and contained rooms and weapons.

The Torah Dןvision

An analysis of the haredi attitude towards the army.

IDF publishes preliminary regulations extending reserve duty

The Ministry of Defense has published a first draft of a law that will extend the time reservists will need to remain enlisted.

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The moment the hostages were found

New footage shows IDF soldiers coming under heavy fire during the rescue of three of the hostages on Saturday.

Air Defense:

'There are no magic solutions'

The IDF has intercepted more than a hundred UAVs over the course of the war, but there is still work to be done.

'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:'

New footage of hostage rescue released

IDF releases new footage showing Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv boarding and flying on the helicopter that took them to freedom after they were rescued on Saturday.

IDF confirms:

IDF drone shot down in Lebanon

This is the 5th IDF UAV to be shot down in Lebanon since the beginning of the war.

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Terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile eliminated

IDF soldiers identified a terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile using a drone. The soldiers attacked the tunnel and eliminated the terrorist.

IDF continues to eliminate terrorists in central Gaza

IDF ground troops conducted targeted raids on military structures in the area and destroyed tunnel shafts and underground terrorist infrastructure located in the central Gaza Strip.

2 soldiers to stand trial

Arab infiltrates Judea and Samaria Division headquarters

The IDF noted that the Ramallah resident who jumped the fence and infiltrated the Judea and Samaria Division headquarters unnoticed by the sentries is mentally ill and there is no suspicion of a nationalist motive.

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IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist cell that fired anti-aircraft missiles toward IDF fighter jets. Earlier, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Chebaa.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We take significant risks and make fateful decisions'

IDF Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the eastern region of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip and discussed the operation that rescued four hostages.

IDF confirms:

Al Jazeera journalist was terrorist who held hostages

Al Jazeera journalist Abdallah Aljamal was an operative in the Hamas terrorist organization, who held the hostages Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv captive in his family home in Nuseirat.

Commander recites 'Hagomel' Blessing after rescue mission

Lt. Col. Idan Nir, the commander of Battalion 532 of Armored Corps Brigade 460, who participated in the operation to free four hostages recited a prayer of gratitude after the successful mission.

Troops from multiple units

IDF releases more information about Operation Arnon

Soldiers and commandos from more than ten different units operated to provide cover and assistance in the mission to rescue four hostages from Gaza.

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

IAF strikes launcher used to fire numerous mortar shells at IDF troops from the Islamic University of Gaza,

Operation Arnon:

'An exciting and nerve-wracking operation'

Soldiers from the Kfir and Paratroopers brigades accompanied the forces that rescued the hostages and were responsible for the security and rescue cover. "What happened is far beyond imagination."

Footage from inside helicopter:

Noa Argamani rescued from the Gaza Strip

Watch footage from inside the helicopter in which Noa Argamani was rescued and returned home to Israel after the IDF and ISA rescue operation in the heart of Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip

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IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon

IDF says two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel on Friday evening. They fell in open areas.

After failed interception

Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel

IDF sources say a Hezbollah UAV infiltrated Israel and reached the Lower Galilee, some 35 kilometers from Lebanon.

'Strengthened Hamas'

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in Rafah

IDF announces that Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj, a leading terrorist in the Hamas General Security Forces in the Rafah area, was eliminated in an air strike on Thursday night.

IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike

Over the past day, the identities of eight additional terrorists who were eliminated in a precise strike on an UNRWA school in Nuseirat were confirmed.

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Body cameras of a Maglan soldier in the Rafah area

New footage has been published of the Maglan special forces unit operating in Gaza.

Bodycam footage

Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah

IDF publishes footage from the body cameras of the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade in the Rafah area

Paratroopers Brigade joins fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are continuing operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah. Thus far, the troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists, located tunnel shafts, and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the area.

IDF knew of tunnel used in infiltration attempt for 10 years

Security officials question why nothing was done about tunnel 200 meters from fence that had been known about since 2014 after terrorists emerged from said tunnel and killed IDF soldier.

IDF Spokesman:

Strike on UN school stopped a 'ticking time bomb'

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals which terrorists were killed after taking over a UNRWA school in Nuseirat.

Jenin:

IDF eliminates and arrests terrorists in afternoon operation

Soldiers from the Duvdevan and Haruv Units entered Jenin to carry out counterterrorism activity. During the operation, the forces exchanged fire with armed terrorists.

Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah

Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.

Deadly mistake?

IDF criticized after troops wait to be fired on to shoot back

After soldier killed during attempt by terrorists to penetrate Israel-Gaza border, commentators question why the terrorists were not eliminated before they began shooting.

Chief of Staff to haredi troops:

'You are pioneers - haredi warriors'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and praised them for their work.

IDF strikes dozens of terror targets in central Gaza Strip

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of eastern Bureij, eastern Deir al Balah, and Rafah.

In IDF strike in Gaza:

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated

IAF fighter jets strike Hamas compound inside UNRWA school in Nuseirat, eliminate Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who directed terror attacks from the compound.

1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed

The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.

IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area

Improving the protection of the communities near the Gaza Strip, IDF establishes Gaza Envelope LOTAR Unit. 'This is the beginning of rehabilitation and building the future so that it will be a better and safer place.'

Unusual incident:

9 soldiers injured in munitions explosion in Tze'elim base

Two IDF soldiers seriously injured, two soldiers moderately injured and five other soldiers lightly injured. The incident is being investigated.

IDF Spokesman:

'Allegations against the Chief of Staff are false and baseless'

New book claims that, at the beginning of the war, the Chief of Staff thwarted an operation to free hostages who were being held at Shifa Hospital. IDF rejects the claims.

World to Jews: ‘Stop not dying’

This, is really what the anti-Israel protests that erupted in the wake of the Hamas massacre of October 7, the attitude to the war, and the constant criticism Israel has faced since before the blood had a chance to dry have been about. Op-ed

Mile-long terror tunnel uncovered and destroyed in central Gaza

During raids in Sabra area, troops located rocket warheads and many weapons including rockets and an anti-aircraft missile launcher.

After more than nine hours:

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.

Planned a shooting attack

Two armed terrorists eliminated near Tulkarm

Two armed terrorists approach fence with the goal of carrying out a shooting attack on Israeli towns. Soldiers from Unit 636 eliminate the terrorists.

'We are stagnating:'

IDF Generals harshly criticize the Chief of Staff

"We are stagnating and not achieving victory", IDF generals criticized Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi during a General Staff forum meeting.

Battle in Shechem:

Senior terrorist eliminated by undercover forces

Undercover Border Police agents in Judea and Samaria and IDF forces surprised a senior wanted man in a wedding hall in Nablus, killed him after a chase, and wounded several other armed terrorists.

In A Child's Bedroom:

IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah

Soldiers found dozens of mortars, long-range rockets, and RPG missiles. Some of the equipment was found in a children's room in Rafah.

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IDF eliminates Hezbollah air defense operative

Ali Hussein Sabra was involved in the air defense and force build-up unit of Hezbollah before being eliminated this morning by the IDF.

Arabs attack Jew who attempted to reach Joseph's Tomb

A group of haredim attempted to reach the holy site on foot without IDF approval and were attacked by Arab rioters.

IDF locates body of October 7th victim Dolev Yehud in Nir Oz

Following a scientific identification and a thorough analysis by the IDF in coordination with anthropological experts, the body of Dolev Yehud was found in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF admits:

Failed UAV interception causes fire in Nahariya

The IDF reported that an unsuccessful interception attempt was made against the hostile aircraft which fell in Nehariya and caused a fire.

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IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

An IDF aircraft identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the weapons storage facility in which the terrorist was operating.

IDF completes General Staff exercise in the north

The exercise included scenarios simulating an expanded war in the northern arena, as well as multi-arena warfare.

Months after massacre

Unknown assailants infiltrate base and attack soldier

The unknown individuals were allowed to enter by the sentries at the gate, proceeded to find the soldier, and assaulted him. Military Police investigating.

Near Philadelphi Corridor

IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons

Givati Brigade soldiers operating in Rafah located weapons Intended to by used to attack IDF forces and neutralized terrorists.

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

1,858 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings over the last week.

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IDF not ready to recruit 3,000 haredim

A discussion is taking place at the on petitions demanding the recruitment of yeshiva students and the prevention of funding for institutions whose students do not enlist.

30 terror targets struck over last day

Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

Worshipers who arrived at Mount Ebal detained by the IDF

Worshipers were blocked by the IDF on their way to Mount Ebal when they were told that the place is a closed military area. When they asked to see the order, it turned out that it was not in effect.

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel.