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Following gunfire at communites:

IDF hones response to terrorist infiltration from Samaria

The IDF expanded its activities in the area between the security wall and Tulkarm after terrorists opened fire at Bat Hefer and other communities near the wall.

IDF hones response to terrorist infiltration from Samaria

IPS turned away female soldiers allocated to guard terrorists

The IDF allocated over 70 female soldiers to the Israel Prison Service to guard terrorists, but due to past incidents of harassment by terrorists, the organization refused to assign them where they would come into contact with terrorists.

IPS turned away female soldiers allocated to guard terrorists

IDF reveals:

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

An IDF force entered a UNRWA complex which consists of a school, a mosque, and a medical clinic in response to terrorist antitank fire. While searching the clinic, an explosive device planted by the terrorists detonated killing three soldiers.

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school

Just weeks apart:

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

Yedidya Azougi, who was killed in action yesterday in Gaza, is the second grandchild of Ninet and Moshe Levy who died in the war. Two and a half weeks ago, they lost their grandson Sgt. Daniel Levy.

Grandparents who lost two grandchildren in battles in Gaza

IDF to distribute rifles in Judea and Samaria

As more regular troops are withdrawn from towns in Judea and Samaria, the IDF is issuing additional firearms to residents to maintain towns' security.

IDF to distribute rifles in Judea and Samaria

'A huge blow to the town'

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yedidia Azugi, 22, from the town of Revava in Samaria, was killed in battle in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, Dalia and Eliyahu, and five brothers and sisters.

Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Female soldier:

'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists'

Reservist soldier from Education Corps says she was forced to accept reassignment to prison to guard terrorists who committed October 7 massacre despite document from psychiatrist.

'Girls forced to harm themselves to not guard Nukhba terrorists'

Off the coast of Rosh Hanikra

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

IAF fighter jets strike military structure in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating, as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target

IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees

IDF says accusations 20 were killed in an airstrike on the Al-Mawasi area where Rafah evacuees gathered are false.

IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees

IDF Spokesman:

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari delivers an update in English on the investigation into the airstrike in the Rafah area on Sunday.

Fire from Rafah strike could not have been caused by IAF munition

Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed

The man who appeared in the video while masked, wearing military uniform and holding a weapon, calling on the political echelon to increase fighting, is Ofir Luzon from Herzliya

Identity of suspect in sedition video revealed

Chief of Staff annonces:

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

Following the recommendation of the Military Advocate General, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant; the Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi appointed an advisory committee to examine the conditions of the detention of those apprehended during the 'Swords of Iron' War who have been held in IDF detention facilities.

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

Defense Ministry triples budget allocated to supporting organizations which aid soldiers who suffered trauma while fighting in battle.

Defense Ministry lays out plan for victims of PTSD

US official:

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

US official: Israel told Biden administration that it used a precision munition to hit a target in Rafah, but shrapnel from the explosion ignited a fuel tank nearby and started a fire that engulfed a camp for Gazans who fled their homes.

'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'

Jabaliya:

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Interrogation of an arrested terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives during the battles waged by the 460th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya.

Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Former IDF spokesman:

'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'

Former IDF spokesman Peter Lerner shows how the Hamas announcement regarding last night's bombing of Rafah leaves out critical information.

'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

IDF soldier from the HaMarom Brigade was seriously wounded in battle with terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday.

Soldier seriously wounded in battle in northern Gaza

Egyptian soldier killed in shootout with IDF

Egyptian soldiers fire on IDF troops in area of Rafah Crossing as tensions over Rafah operation escalate.

Egyptian soldier killed in shootout with IDF

IDF to investigate Rafah strike

Military says it will investigate airstrike in which Hamas claimed dozens of civilians were killed, says strike did not occur in humanitarian area.

IDF to investigate Rafah strike

In the Path of the Great Kohanim Pinchas and Matityahu

In the merit of Ilan Cohen’s heroic self-sacrifice, may his memory be a blessing, we will defeat our enemies

In the Path of the Great Kohanim Pinchas and Matityahu

Concerns of October 7 copycat massacre in central Israel increase

Hamas publishes footage of fire on Jewish towns, at a time when local security squads are significantly diminished.

Concerns of October 7 copycat massacre in central Israel increase

IDF destroys vehicle carrying explosives in Samaria

Security forces operated across Judea and Samaria overnight arresting suspects and seizing weapons.

IDF destroys vehicle carrying explosives in Samaria

Bodycam footage

IDF expands operations in Jabaliya

IDF troops located large amounts of military equipment and weaponry and dismantled an explosives manufacturing facility in Jabaliya.

IDF expands operations in Jabaliya

Strike in Rafah:

Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated

IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Yassin Rabia, the Commander of Hamas’ leadership in Judea and Samaria, as well as Khaled Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria wing.

Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated

Report in Rafah:

Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes

IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirms the IDF attacked in Rafah, clarifies the reports of dozens of deaths are still under investigation: The attack was carried out against terrorists who are a target for attack in accordance with international law.

Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes

IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel

The rocket launcher, which, according to the IDF, was situated near two mosques in the area of Rafah, was struck by the IAF shortly after it launched eight missiles into central Israel.

IDF strikes launchers used to fire rockets at central Israel

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sgt. Sahar Sudaei fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

Sudaei, aged 20 from Tel Aviv, served in the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade.

Staff Sgt. Sahar Sudaei fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

IDF discharges reservist who called for insubordination

Sources involved in the investigation told Ynet that the suspect said during his interrogation that 'for eight months of combat reserve duty I built up anger and frustration and therefore I decided by myself to film the video.'

IDF discharges reservist who called for insubordination

Watch:

Paratrooper Brigade Combat Team operates in Jabaliya

The soldiers raided Hamas' General Security headquarters, the home of the commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's Northern Brigade, and fought in all the market neighborhoods of Jabaliya.

Paratrooper Brigade Combat Team operates in Jabaliya

Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach succumbs to wounds

Kovach, a soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion who was critically wounded in battle in Beit Hanoun last week, succumbed to his wounds on Sunday at Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

Staff Sergeant Betzalel Zvi Kovach succumbs to wounds

Soldier who called for rebellion charged with severe crimes

The IDF Investigations Department is charging the reservist who called for soldiers to disobey orders given by the Defense Minister and Chief of Staff with insurrection, incitement to insurrection, and inappropriate insubordination.

Soldier who called for rebellion charged with severe crimes

Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school

In Rafah, IDF troops located tunnel shafts and large quantities of weapons, including AK-47s, RPGs, grenades, and explosives. In addition, two rocket launchers in the Rafah area that were aimed at Kerem Shalom were struck overnight.

Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school

In wake of Hague?

IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling

Israel and Egypt reportedly will reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow humanitarian aid into Rafah as troops removed from the city.

IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling

1,806 pallets of food transferred to Gaza via US pier in 1st week

IDF says 2,065 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West crossings in the last week, in addition to the aid sent through the new US-built pier.

1,806 pallets of food transferred to Gaza via US pier in 1st week

IDF clarifies:

'No soldier was abducted'

Hamas claims it lured soldiers into a tunnel in Jabalia, where terrorists killed them and kidnapped their bodies.

'No soldier was abducted'

IDF investigates:

Soldier in uniform threatens military coup

The IDF has opened an investigation into a video of an IDF soldier warning of a military coup if the Prime Minister orders the establishment of a Palestinian government in Gaza.

Soldier in uniform threatens military coup

IDF strikes Hezbollah structures in southern Lebanon

Earlier, approximately 20 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into different areas in northern Israel. One rocket hit and caused damage to a synagogue in Moshav Dovev.

IDF strikes Hezbollah structures in southern Lebanon

Reservist seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Eight soldiers have been injured in the past day, one of them seriously, according to IDF data.

Reservist seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Israel eliminates dep. commander of Hamas national forces in Gaza

The IDF and ISA eliminated the deputy commander of Hamas' national security forces in the Gaza Strip; The IDF continues its efforts to precisely neutralize additional senior terrorists in the Gaza Strip

Israel eliminates dep. commander of Hamas national forces in Gaza

Report:

Reservists resent comrades who beat the IDF pay system

Some reservists manage to maintain multiple income streams while still drawing pay for IDF service - others feel that they have been taken advantage of by the state.

Reservists resent comrades who beat the IDF pay system

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Counterterrorist Special Forces Unit operates in Jabaliya

The soldiers fought in cooperation with armored forces to destroy terrorist infrastructure, eliminate terrorists and locate and destroy tunnel shafts in the area.

Counterterrorist Special Forces Unit operates in Jabaliya

IDF Spokesman:

'We won't stop fighting for hostages' freedom from living hell'

After bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza, Rear Admiral Danial Hagari says 'There are men, women, children, and babies being held in Hamas in living hell across our border in Gaza.'

'We won't stop fighting for hostages' freedom from living hell'

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

IDF, Shin Bet, locate and recover bodies of Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

In battles with terrorists, troops destroyed launch posts and underground tunnel shafts and found weapons, including explosive devices, mortar shells, AK-47 rifles, sniper rifles,

Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya

UAV intercepted in the north, shrapnel falls in Tzfat area

UAV that approached northern Israel from the east successfully intercepted by IAF fighter jet outside of Israeli territory. Shrapnel falls in northern Israel, causing a fire in the area of Tzfat.

UAV intercepted in the north, shrapnel falls in Tzfat area

Report:

IDF refused to supply canine, soldiers were killed as a result

Soldiers requested a canine from the Oketz Unit to assist in locating explosives. The IDF did not supply the dog, and several soldiers were killed when an IED exploded.

IDF refused to supply canine, soldiers were killed as a result

IDF Spokesman reveals:

The man who is a humanitarian worker by day, terrorist by night

IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee publishes proof that Rafah Crossing worker was also a member of Hamas's military wing.

The man who is a humanitarian worker by day, terrorist by night

'The new Zionists'

New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

Olim Al Madim fair at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem for new olim from around the world who came to Israel during the war and wish to serve and protect the Jewish nation.

New immigrants explore IDF enlistment options at NBN fair

IDF and ISA eliminate Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion

Hussein Fiad was responsible for launching a significant number of the anti-tank missiles that were fired at Israeli territory throughout the war, along with extensive mortar fire toward Israeli communities near the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF and ISA eliminate Commander of Hamas’ Beit Hanoun Battalion

Netanyahu in north:

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the head of Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, about the detailed operational plans in the sector.

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Jenin counterterror operation ends after 40 hours

11 terrorists killed, 21 injured at end of counterterrorism operation in Jenin. IED laboratory uncovered, 16 explosives destroyed, and large amount of weapons and ammunition seized.

Jenin counterterror operation ends after 40 hours

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari released a statement addressing the IDF’s ongoing operation in Rafah.

'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'

IDF Spokesman:

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

IDF Spokesman says in response to NGO information request that Netanyahu was warned by military intelligence 4 times of the danger in how Israel's enemies saw the judicial reform controversy. PM denies allegation.

'PM was warned 4 times in 2023 about dangers of societal rift'

'We must band together'

A commander's moving speech to his troops before entering Rafah

Before his company entered battle in Rafah, a company commander told his men that they must uphold the teachings of Rabbi Akiva, to love their brothers as they love themselves.

A commander's moving speech to his troops before entering Rafah

Pray for his recovery:

IDF soldier severely injured northern Gaza

The family of soldier Aharon Sternlib, a resident of Havat Gilad who was severely injured in Gaza, calls for prayers for his recovery: 'Aharon ben Sarah Hendl'

IDF soldier severely injured northern Gaza

IDF investigates:

Soldier filmed in Gaza throwing a Quran into a fire

The IDF is investigating footage from the Gaza Strip showing an IDF soldier throwing a Quran into a fire.

Soldier filmed in Gaza throwing a Quran into a fire

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Representatives from multiple IDF and civilian organizations offered valuable information to the newcomers who are expecting to draft within the next two years.

Fair held for new immigrants to explore their enlistment options

Cleared for publication:

Three soldiers killed in battle

Master Sergeant Gideon Chay DeRowe, 33 from Tel Aviv, Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin, 22 from Kfar Habad, and Staff Sergeant Eliyahau Haim Emsallem, 21 from Raanana, fell while defending their country in the Gaza Strip.

Three soldiers killed in battle

Jenin:

Terrorist hides in hospital

IDF counterterror operation in Jenin continues. 2 terrorist who threw explosives at security forces eliminated.

Terrorist hides in hospital

UNRWA school used as Hamas military compound

The compound housed an anti-tank operative, a Nukhba force terrorist, and mortars and explosives.

UNRWA school used as Hamas military compound