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Military vessel capsizes, seven soldiers injured

Seven soldiers in light condition after vessel capsizes at a base in southern Israel.

Military vessel capsizes, seven soldiers injured

Chief of Staff:

'Likelihood of war in north higher than before'

General Herzi Halevi attends reservists' exercise in North, says if was with Hezbollah breaks out, Israel will have "many more advantages."

'Likelihood of war in north higher than before'

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IDF destroys rocket launchers that fired at Netivot

While operating in Bureij IDF soldiers saw the launch of 25 rockets at the town of Netivot in southern Israel. They quickly located the source of the launch and destroyed the launchers.

IDF destroys rocket launchers that fired at Netivot

Oriya Goshen, Anwar Serhan fall in line of duty

Staff Sergeant Oriya Ayimalk Goshen killed in battle in Gaza, Master Sergeant (Res.) Anwar Serhan killed in car accident while on duty in Judea and Samaria.

Oriya Goshen, Anwar Serhan fall in line of duty

IDF soldier seriously wounded in Tulkarem

IDF forces searched buildings, interrogated dozens of suspects, and arrested wanted terrorists. An aircraft struck an armed terror cell which threw explosives and opened fire dangering the forces, several terrorists were eliminated.

IDF soldier seriously wounded in Tulkarem

IDF:

Causes of death of 3 hostages can't be determined

IDF representatives tell the families of Sergeant Ron Sherman, Corporal Nik Beizer, and Elia Toledano, whose bodies were recovered on December 14, that they were not killed that day.

Causes of death of 3 hostages can't be determined

Offices of Hamas commanders raided in Khan Yunis

Many weapons, ammunition, and grenades found in office of the Southern Khan Yunis Battalion Commander.

Offices of Hamas commanders raided in Khan Yunis

IDF investigation:

Hamas launched attack from Gaza Hospital

IDF systems show: This week, the Hamas terrorist organization carried out a launch toward IDF troops from within the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

Hamas launched attack from Gaza Hospital

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Noa Kirel's 'Commando Anthem'

Israeli music star Noa Kirel was enlisted to reserve duty and recorded a theme song for Israel's special forces along with the IDF Choir.

Noa Kirel's 'Commando Anthem'

Mothers of Soldiers:

'Our sons take precedence over the enemy'

The Mothers of Combat Soldiers organization has two specific messages for the nation.

'Our sons take precedence over the enemy'

IDF withdraws from city due to assaults on soldiers

Following numerous assaults on IDF soldiers, the IDF has withdrawn its troops from defending the city of Modi'in Ilit.

IDF withdraws from city due to assaults on soldiers

Israel-Egypt border:

Soldiers open fire at armed suspects, one injured

IDF soldiers open fire at approximately 20 suspects who arrived from Egyptian territory toward the border with Israel. One soldier injured and evacuated to hospital.

Soldiers open fire at armed suspects, one injured

'Sheep herders' on the fence

BBC publishes testimonies of IDF lookouts

BBC publishes extensive article with testimonies from IDF lookouts who warned of suspicious signs ahead of Hamas' October 7 attack.

BBC publishes testimonies of IDF lookouts

Chief of Staff:

Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza

The Chief of Staff and other security officials warn that without a civilian plan for the future, the IDF will lose its achievements in northern Gaza.

Hamas reorganizing in northern Gaza

Hamas claims:

2 hostages in propaganda video were killed

IDF spokesperson says Israel suspects 1 of 3 hostages featured in Hamas psychological terror video have been killed as Hamas claims 2 are dead.

2 hostages in propaganda video were killed

36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war

The soldiers killed hundreds of terrorists and destroyed dozens of kilometers of tunnels, despite losing 83 comrades during the fighting.

36th Company leaves Gaza after 88 days of war

Saudi report:

Mystery islamic group attacked Israeli outpost

A new report in Arabic media states that the group that attacked an IDF outpost in northern Israel yesterday is unconnected with any known power in the region.

Mystery islamic group attacked Israeli outpost

Fmr. IDF Chief of Staff:

'I'm responsible for all actions during my term'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi took responsibility for actions and decisions made during his term. 'I ask myself to no end what we could have done differently.'

'I'm responsible for all actions during my term'

IDF unit commander:

'We must end this war with significant achievements'

Major (res.) Eli, unit commander in the 28th Battalion , on the positive atmosphere among his soldiers, 100 days into fighting, and the strong ties between them

'We must end this war with significant achievements'

Khan Yunis:

IDF strikes truck smuggling Hamas weapons

IDF troops located weapons, explosive devices, and ammunition inside a cabinet in a child's room at the residence of a Hamas terrorist.

IDF strikes truck smuggling Hamas weapons

'We're frustrated':

Terrorist is treated by IDF, released back into Gaza

Terrorist exiting tunnel shaft receives medical treatment from IDF, is released back into Gaza, source serving in military capacity in Gaza tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Terrorist is treated by IDF, released back into Gaza

They fought together - and met again in the hospital

Eliya Rosen and Daniel Novogrotzky fought together in Gaza - and then discovered that their wives shared a room in the maternity ward.

They fought together - and met again in the hospital

Gazan civilians on Hamas leaders:

'They’re all abroad in hotels, make them pay'

IDF publishes conversations with Gazan civilians saying that Hamas ruined the lives of the residents, wishing disaster on Hamas.

'They’re all abroad in hotels, make them pay'

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

A terrorist with an RPG tried to ambush IDF forces, but did not count on one soldier standing to the side to pray.

Afternoon prayers help soldier spot terrorist

IDF reveals scope of Israel's humanitarian efforts

COGAT reveals that since the beginning of the war, 8,394 trucks and 153,580 tons of humanitarian aid have entered the Gaza Strip.

IDF reveals scope of Israel's humanitarian efforts

Ronen Bergman:

'Israel was not ready to fight in its own territory'

Journalist Ronen Bergman analyzes the October 7th massacre and the rumors that hostages were killed along with terrorists by Israeli forces to prevent them being taken to Gaza.

'Israel was not ready to fight in its own territory'

100 days of war:

IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Israeli forces have located and destroyed a numberof rocket launchers in different locations throughout Gaza.

IDF eliminates terrorists and rocket launchers

Infiltration from Lebanon

IDF eliminates four terrorists

IDF soldiers identify terrorist cell in Har Dov area, fire at the terrorists and eliminate four of them.

IDF eliminates four terrorists

Hamas Terror Tunnels in Figures:

Tens of millions of dollars, 6,000 tons of concrete

IDF reveals how much money and resources Hamas spent to build its hundreds of kilometers of tunnels

Tens of millions of dollars, 6,000 tons of concrete

Aliyah Minister's son wounded in Gaza

The son of Minister Ofir Sofer, himself a disabled veteran, was lightly wounded in battle in Khan Yunis.

Aliyah Minister's son wounded in Gaza

Miracle in Gaza:

RPG strikes unarmored vehicle, does not detonate

An unarmored earthmover suffered a direct hit by an RPG, which went out the other side of the vehicle without exploding.

RPG strikes unarmored vehicle, does not detonate

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Weapons found in baby's crib in Gaza

One kilometer from the border with Israel, the 5th Brigade located and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in Khirbat Ikhza'a in the Gaza Strip.

Weapons found in baby's crib in Gaza

IDF Captain's last recording before being killed

About 30 minutes before he was killed in the explosion tragedy, Captain (res.) Ron Efrimi spoke about the tunnel that the team was about to blow up.

IDF Captain's last recording before being killed

Investigation into deaths of 6 soldiers:

Tank fired and set off detonation system

Initial investigation finds that the explosion in Gaza killing 6 combat soldiers occurred when a tank fired and hit an electric pole

Tank fired and set off detonation system

Footage from the front line:

Paratrooper forces battle terrorists in Khan Yunis

Paratrooper forces battle terrorists in close-quarters combat in Khan Yunis

Paratrooper forces battle terrorists in Khan Yunis

YU Rosh Yeshiva to IDF soldiers:

'I pray every day for your success'

Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Hershel Tzvi Schachter, delivers a message of hope and strength to the soldiers of the IDF.

'I pray every day for your success'

AK-47s found in Islamic University in Gaza

Weapons found in classrooms, explosives and mortars found in area of Islamic University, showing how Hamas infrastructure was embedded in the unviersity.

AK-47s found in Islamic University in Gaza

Reservist dies of heart attack, no IDF recognition

A Golani soldier who died of a heart attack shortly after leaving reserves will not be recognized as an IDF casualty.

Reservist dies of heart attack, no IDF recognition

Military echelon's warning:

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

TV report: The military echelon explicitly warned Netanyahu and the Cabinet ministers about a slippery slope in Judea and Samaria.

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

Gallant hints he won't approve IDF's Oct. 7 c'tee

Defense Minister attends Likud faction meeting, comments on transition to the new phase in the fighting in Gaza: The transition between the stages is aimed at creating a common language between the military and political levels.

Gallant hints he won't approve IDF's Oct. 7 c'tee

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

A group of volunteers heard that IDF vehicles were being damaged and set out to make a difference.

Binyamin volunteers armor IDF vehicles near Gaza

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

Israeli singer and actor seriously wounded in combat in Gaza today, taken to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital for treatment.

Fauda star Idan Amedi seriously wounded in Gaza

IDF kills Hamas rocket director in Syria

Hassan Hakashah was a central figure in coordinating rocket fire by Hamas terrorists towards Israel from Syria.

IDF kills Hamas rocket director in Syria

IDF:

Largest weapons-production facility yet found

In tunnel 30-meters deep under Bureij, soldiers find facility used for the manufacturing of long-range rockets, explosives and accuracy enhancers for Hamas's mortar shells, light weapons and UAVs.

Largest weapons-production facility yet found

Gaza civilians reveal:

Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

In conversations with the IDF's Unit 504, Gaza civilians reveal how Hamas steals food and humanitarian aid from them and takes over their homes to use for military purposes.

Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

Suspicious target shot down over northern Israel

The IDF intercepted the target shortly after it crossed into Israel from Lebanese territory. IDF soldier injured in anti-tank missile attack.

Suspicious target shot down over northern Israel

Netanyahu in the north:

'Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells troops in northern Israel that Israel will do anything to bring back security to the north.

'Hezbollah made a mistake in 2006 and again now'

IDF Southern Commander's recommendation a year before massacre

Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano stated during a classified meeting that Israel must launch a preemptive strike against Hamas.

IDF Southern Commander's recommendation a year before massacre

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Weapons and tunnel shaft found under home of Jihad commander

Forces located a tunnel shaft that led to a tunnel route and a rocket launcher nearby.

Weapons and tunnel shaft found under home of Jihad commander

IDF confirms:

IAF base damaged by Hezbollah missile strike

IDF emphasized that the regular operations of the unit were not disrupted..

IAF base damaged by Hezbollah missile strike

Khan Yunis:

IDF soldiers find weapons hidden in UNRWA bags

Kfir Brigade soldiers operated in Khan Yunis, where they eliminated terrorists and found many weapons used by the terror organization.

IDF soldiers find weapons hidden in UNRWA bags

IDF:

Iran taught Hamas terrorists to build precision rockets

Soldiers find 100-meter-long tunnel containing weapons production site in Daraj Tuffah area in Gaza.

Iran taught Hamas terrorists to build precision rockets

IDF strikes Hezbollah arms depots in southern Lebanon

Hostile aircraft launched at northern Israel from Lebanon intercepted in Even Menachem area.

IDF strikes Hezbollah arms depots in southern Lebanon

32 years later:

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

Avichay Shorshan's father was murdered in the Gaza Strip. 32 years later, he remembers his father in between attacks against Hamas.

IDF soldier remembers father murdered in Gaza Strip

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

As war against Hamas in Gaza continues, IDF locates source of rocket fire on Ashkelon last week in Beit Lahia.

IDF dismantles compound used to launch rockets at Ashkelon

Helicopter assists from the air

Four Border Police officers injured during operation in Jenin

Border Police officers and IDF soldiers carry out operational activity to counter terrorism in Jenin. Four officers injured.

Four Border Police officers injured during operation in Jenin

Hezbollah: We damaged strategic IAF control center

Hezbollah claims that its rocket barrages over Shabbat struck direct hits on the IAF air traffic control center near Meron.

Hezbollah: We damaged strategic IAF control center

Hamas claims IDF stole Arab corpses

An official publication claims IDF troops exhumed 150 bodies and took them to an undisclosed location, as well as stealing organs.

Hamas claims IDF stole Arab corpses

Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command

Former US Vice President meets soldiers who have been protecting the northern border since October 7.

Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command

Naval commando fights for months on injured knee

A member of the Shayetet 13 naval commando unit has been conducting special operations in Gaza for months despite an injury in his leg.

Naval commando fights for months on injured knee