IDF

Gallant to reservists:

'50% of Hamas's terrorists are out of commission'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with Artillery Corps reservists near Gaza and told them that it would take months to eliminate Hamas.

Under Khan Yunis cemetery:

Troops find terror tunnel with command offices

The tunnel, dug by the Hamas terrorist organization, is part of a complex underground labyrinth, about a kilometer long and 20 meters deep.

Officer apologizes when leaving Gaza

'We failed, we didn’t get there fast enough'

The 55th Brigade left Khan Yunis last night after 55 days of fighting. The 71st Battalion, the first reserve battalion to arrive in Kfar Aza on the day of the Hamas attack, went to the kibbutz for an emotional ceremony.

Oldest MAG shooter in the IDF:

'I feel sorry for the terrorists that try fight me'

Yossi Elmaliah, 60, left Gaza yesterday: 'As long as I can carry my MAG, I will continue giving all I can to the country.'

IDF soldier killed in traffic accident

Amit Mizrahi, IDF soldier and resident of Maaleh Adumim, killed in traffic accident.

Military UAV crashes in central Israel

IDF says crash caused due to technical issues, no concern of leaked information.

Minister of Defense:

Terrorists surrender and give sensitive information

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke to reserve soldiers in the 11th Brigade: 'We will not end this war with points; only with a knockout'

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Combat and rescuing injured soldiers under fire

'Throw another grenade, be ready for rescue': the combat team of a paratrooper patrol unit encountered terrorists, and rescued soldiers and wounded under fire.

Reservist suspended for protest using IDF vehicles

A reservist has been suspended from duty for half a year for displaying protest signs on IDF vehicles leaving Gaza.

Report:

Only 20% of Hamas tunnels destroyed

A new report claims that Hamas still has the vast majority of its tunnel network despite months of fighting.

In Pictures:

IDF operations in north and south

The IDF spokesman's office has published new photos of recent operations on Israel's northern and southern borders.

Gaza war

US, Israel set up channel on civilian casualties

Reuters report: The United States has created a channel with Israel to discuss concerns over incidents in Gaza in which civilians were killed or injured.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Reservists bring a big advantage'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited Khan Yunis and told commanders that reservists must be cared for.

Reservists tried to sell lethal ammunition

Three suspects were arrested including, a reservist, on suspicion of trading in war spoils and ammunition, including RPG rifles, explosive devices, hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles, and other ammunition.

Snipers and close-quarters combat:

IDF Paratroopers operate in western Khan Yunis

During a raid of Hamas military sites, the troops found dozens of Kalashnikov rifles, frag grenades, UAV drop charges, and mortars.

Helmet cam footage:

Border Police officers eliminate terrorist

Footage filmed on a camera mounted on one of the officer's helmets shows the moment Border Police officers eliminated an armed terrorist.

Stories from Gaza that were for some reason untold

Stories of severe neglect of Gaza's elderly by their own people and Hamas have been mostly ignored by the IDF Spokesperson. 'For how much longer will they concentrate on videos of explosions?'

IDF commandos operate deep inside Khan Yunis

Multiple special forces units have killed large numbers of terrorists, seized Hamas positions, and discovered weapons and intelligence caches.

US Opposes:

Israel building 1km buffer along Gaza border

US officials have condemned Israel's effort to clear everything within a kilometer of the Gaza border, saying that it is an indication of an attempt to displace Palestinians and seize Gazan land permanently.

US 'gravely concerned'

Israel blamed for strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza

IDF investigation rules out an Israeli aerial or artillery strike hit an UNRWA facility in Khan Yunis. US: We will continue to seek further information.

1.5 KM from the border:

The tunnel linking southern and northern Gaza

During the operational activity in the area, the soldiers located anti-aircraft missiles, rocket launchers, and equipment for the production and launch of rockets.

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Hassidic cantor sings prayer for safety of IDF

American Hassidic singer and cantor Shulem Lemmer sings a prayer for the safety of IDF soldiers, after hearing about the collapse of the buildings in Gaza, killing 21 soldiers.

IDF destroys home of Eli terrorist

Security forces destroyed the home of Basel Shahada, who took part in the terror attack that claimed the lives of four Israelis last summer. The homes of the other terrorists who participated in the attack were destroyed in the past.

Long tunnel used to transport rockets destroyed

IDF forces fought battles with many terrorists, responding with fire, killing the terrorists at short range with machine gun fire, mortar shells, and aerial support.

New details from disaster:

Terrorists came out of an orchard and fired an RPG

According to an initial investigation, in each one of the two buildings, there were at least ten charges that were meant to destroy buildings near the border.

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261st Brigade's operations before the disaster

A short time before the disaster which led to the deaths of 21 of its reservists, the 261st Brigade was filmed operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.

Military expert explains:

Why the Air Force did not bomb the disaster site?

Military commentator, Yossi Yehoshua explains that aerial destruction is possible and is used in some locations, but it is not always complete. It is very expensive and takes resources from other places that need them.

36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty

Shuki Salzman was exempt from reserve service but was willing to undertake an exhausting trip to do his part after the October 7th massacre.

19 years later:

Reservist raises flag he lowered leaving Gush Katif

The IDF reservist who lowered the last Israeli flag of the IDF leaving Gaza raised the very same flag again today in Khan Younis.

'We are trained and ready for this kind of incident'

The commander of the IDF rescue brigade recounts the effort to save victims of the Gaza building collapse disaster.

Fallen Bedouin soldier:

'Hamas makes no distinction between Jew and Arab'

Sergeant First Class (res.) Ahmad Abu Latif, 26, from Rahat, said that the Bedouin community was part of Israel and determined to fight Hamas.

Dozens of terrorists killed:

Ground troops completely encircle Khan Yunis

IDF ground troops engaged in close-quarters combat directed IAF strikes, and used intelligence to coordinate fire, resulting in the elimination of dozens of terrorists.

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IDF destroys Hamas training facility

Among the targets destroyed were rocket launchers, firing ranges, and a swimming pool used to train for naval raids.

Fallen soldier held by Hamas:

'Don't risk soldiers for my brother's body'

The brother of fallen IDF soldier Shay Levinson says that he does not want other soldiers to risk their lives trying to recover his brother's body from Gaza.

Chief Rabbi at naval base:

'War needs both military and spiritual might'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visited the Haifa Naval Base where he spoke with soldiers and inaugurated a new synagogue.

Cleared for publication:

Three IDF officers fell in battle in Khan Yunis

Major David Nati Alfasi, Major Ilay Levy, and Captian Eyal Mevorach Twito were killed when an anti-tank missile struck the building where they were standing during an IDF offensive in western Khan Yunis on Monday afternoon.

50 terrorists dead since the morning:

IDF launches extensive offensive in Khan Yunis

Forces are currently surrounding the "refugee" camp in the area and have begun advancing in it, operating against Hamas targets in the area, including military command and control bases.

IDF:

We provide medical aid and field hospitals in Gaza

Since the beginning of the war, 12,000 trucks with 1,052 tons of medical equipment have entered Gaza.

IDF fumes over reservists' protest

IDF investigating after reserve soldiers who left Gaza hung protest signs on the military vehicles they returned to base.

Combat officers urge:

'Do not leave northern Gaza'

About 130 commanders and officers, who participated in the fighting in Gaza, signed a letter to the cabinet in which they clarified: 'There is no reason for Ahmed to return to his home before Ziv and Gali return to their homes.'

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IDF's new operational jeep - the Be'eri

The IDF's new jeep has been named Be'eri, after the kibbutz where the Simchat Torah October 7th massacre took place. The jeep is driven in the middle, with two combat soldiers on the side ready to disarm and respond.

Homes of two terrorists demolished in Hebron

The IDF destroyed the homes of two terrorists responsible for a terror attack south of Jerusalem. Since the war began, the homes of 16 terrorists have been demolished thus far.

Soldier's parents refuse sign removed from grave

The parents of IDF soldier Ron Sherman refused to take back a sign they had placed on their son's grave blaming the government for his death.

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Terrorists ambushing troops eliminated from the sea

A building in which terrorists ambushed IDF troops in the central Gaza Strip was identified. Naval forces struck the building and the threat was removed.

Senior officers call for new equation in Lebanon

The proposed plan calls for a unilateral declaration of a ceasefire, and destroying southern Lebanon should it be violated.

Call for Canada to investigate lone soldiers

A Canadian organization is calling for Canadian citizens who served in the IDF to be investigated for war crimes.

Riots and gunfire follow mosque sermon

A call to conquer Jewish farms on Friday was followed by a large, orderly attack over Shabbat and gunfire towards IDF forces.

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Forces discover long-range rocket launcher

The 99th Division forces dismantled a weapons production sites in the Zeitoun neighborhood.

Mock-up of an IDF tank:

IDF raids Hamas training installation

The 7th Brigade Battle Team raided an installation that served as a training camp for the Khan Yunis Brigade and was a meeting place for senior Hamas figures.

Satmar Rebbe:

'Not one soldier should be without food for Shabbat'

IDF soldiers left without supplies for Shabbat were surprised to receive a lavish donation from members of the anti-Zionist sect.

US Ambassador vists IDF Northern Command

Officials discussed the understanding that Israel cannot revert to the security conditions that were in place prior to October 7th.

Chief of Staff on Gaza:

'Reservists to be released, knowing they'll return'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the military understands the inbuilt tension between serving on the battlefield and returning home.

1,000 buildings searched, hundreds interrogated

IDF, ISA, and Border Police conclude large-scale counterterrorism operation in Tulkarm.

Islamic Jihad psychological warfare leader killed

Wael Abu-Fanounah, who was responsible for publishing videos of the Islamic Jihad’s rocket attacks against Israel, as well as the creation and distribution of documentation of the Israeli hostages, killed in Gaza.

Months before Oct. 7:

Warning too few troops for Hezbollah surprise attack

Brigadier General Shay Klapper reportedly warned Military Intelligence Directorate Commander Major General Aharon Haliva that IDF was unprepared for a surprise attack by Hezbollah prior to Hamas surprise attack.

IDF takes bodies of suspected hostages from Gaza

IDF spokesman for foreign media confirms to NBC News that the IDF conducted search and rescue operations, including for the bodies of dead hostages, in a cemetery in Gaza.

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My “small package” response to those who ask my opinion regarding the exemption from military service of full-time Torah learners during this time of war.

Liberman to Security Cabinet:

'Discuss the redesigning of IDF security approach'

MK Avigdor Liberman called on the Security Cabinet to immediately discuss security decisions such as the purchase of 50 helicopters and 100 planes and the control of the area along the Gaza-Egypt border.

Rockets and ammo in tunnels:

Hamas' weapons industry in the center of Gaza

IDF found that the area near Salah Al-Din Road consisted of weapons factories and lathes, both above and below ground, that were used to produce ammunition and weapons for Hamas operatives.

8 terrorists killed in 35-hour operation in Tulkarem

Border Police officer wounded by explosive in Qalqilya as counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.