IDF

Defense Ministry estimates:

12,500 veterans to be recognized as disabled due to war

Officials in the Rehabilitation Department are discussing the immediate need for more staff to contend with the influx of disabled veterans.

IDF destroys buildings in 'High-Rise' neighborhood

The area is comprised of numerous large towers, making them essential vantage points for Hamas to launch missiles at IDF forces.

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How IDF eliminated attacking terror cell in Bureij

Multiple launching pads for rockets found during military operations in Khan Yunis.

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

IDF forms October 7th inquiry commission

The committee to investigate failures that led to the massacre will consist of former Chief of Staff Mofaz and other retired generals.

In 40 hour operation:

IDF locates booby-trapped UNRWA kindergarten near Tulkarem

Forces located an operating system connected to explosives surrounding and on the routes leading to the kindergarten.

IDF exposes and destroys Hamas compound on Gaza Coast

Forces identified several tunnel shafts leading to a network of hundreds of meters of Hamas terror tunnels.

Cleared for publication:

Five soldiers seriously wounded in battle in Gaza

2 soldiers were wounded today in southern Gaza. On Wednesday, 3 soldiers were seriously wounded, one in northern Gaza and 2 in the south.

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How Unit 669 conducts life-saving rescue operations in Gaza

Unit 669 of the Israeli Air Force has helped evacuate over 1,000 wounded soldiers since the beginning of the war.

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

IDF, ISA announce killing of Mamdouh Lolo, one of Islamic Jihad's senior military leaders, in an airstrike.

Mike Pence to IDF soldiers:

'The American people are with you, whatever Israel needs to do'

The former Vice President toured Kfar Aza and met with IDF soldiers.

IDF soldier finds Book of Psalms with note in the heart of Gaza

Handwritten note helps identify man who purchased Psalms as gifts, family says they are still looking for the recipient of the gift.

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IDF dismantles Hamas tunnels under Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Tunnel route under Shifa Hospital spanned over 250 meters and was used for carrying out terrorist operations.

IDF:

Hostage Sahar Baruch was killed during rescue attempt

Family informed by IDF that their loved one was killed during an attempt to rescue him about a month ago.

First Sergeant Sufian Dagash fell in battle in Gaza

Sgt. Dagash, 21, a resident of Maghar, was killed in battle in northern Gaza.

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Long-range rockets, ammunition found in home with children

Rockets with ranges of 20 kilometers, weapons found in homes used by Hamas in El Bureij, Gaza.

Gallant:

'We're not stopping, without victory we won't be able to live'

Defense Minister visits troops in Gaza, dismisses 'incorrect feeling' Israel is winding down war against Hamas based on troop deployments.

Military police investigating:

Soldier suspected of shooting detained terrorist

Hamas terrorist caught in Gaza transferred to custody of a soldier who allegedly shot him dead.

Report:

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

A tentative proposal would see Gaza split into multiple clan-based administrative areas, instead of being ruled by a single entity.

5 IDF reservists injured in Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel

IDF retaliates after multiple attacks launched at Galilee region on Monday.

Sgt. Amichai Oster from Samaria killed in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Amichai Yisrael Yehoshua Oster (24) falls in battle in northern Gaza.

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Terrorist hides RPG under blanket to attack IDF forces

In footage captured from Gaza, a terrorist can be seen bragging about having destroyed 3 tanks after disguising himself as a civilian.

IDF eliminates terror cell attempting to launch UAVs at Israel

Hezbollah terrorists attempted to launch hostile aircraft from a civilian area in Maroun El Ras, adjacent to the border with Israel.

IDF:

Of the 172 fallen soldiers, 29 were killed in accidents

Of those killed, 18 were killed by friendly fire, two by abnormal gunfire, and nine as a result of weapons and accidental accidents.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'No case where ground forces did not receive air support'

Hagari explained that the IDF is managing reservists to ease the burden on the economy while caring for operational needs.

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

Chief of Staff Halevi assured the troops on the ground that they would receive the 'strongest possible fire support.'

IDF to release five brigades from operations in Gaza

The growing evaluation among the security forces is that the war in Gaza will continue well into 2024.

Wounded soldier's heroic story

'I saw the white light and told myself, go back'

Captain Kayam Buqra, severely wounded in Gaza, lost two friends in battle and was on the brink of death

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Musical Havdalah in Khan Yunis

IDF soldiers mark the end of Shabbat in the southern Gaza Strip with a musical rendition of the Havdalah ceremony.

Serious debacle:

Civilian impersonated soldier, stole arms, took a photo with PM

Suspect arrived in southern Gaza posing as a military sapper, a combat soldier in the National Counterterrorism Unit, and a Shin Bet agent.

The dogs who fight terrorists:

IDF canine unit detects and neutralizes threats in Gaza

Oketz Unit dogs such as Patrick and Toy accompany troops on the ground in the Gaza Strip.

Bodycam footage:

Rocket launchers found in school, community center

In raid on Hamas stronghold in Gaza, IDF forces find large quantities of weapons, grenades inside bedroom closet.

IDF:

Two reservists killed in action in Gaza

The IDF has announced that Eliraz Gabai and Liav Seada were killed in action in Gaza.

Sergeant Major Eliraz Gabai from Tiberias killed in Gaza

Fallen soldier's funeral to be held at Tiberias military cemetery this afternoon.

IDF finds, neutralizes explosives in Gaza kindergarten

Troops discover preschool on outskirts of Shati turned into a death trap by terrorists.

IDF soldiers in Gaza suspected infected with leishmania

Several cases of the disease, which is spread by insect bites, have been found in staging areas around Gaza.

IDF: War with Hamas won't completely eliminate rocket threat

IDF officials say even if Hamas is completely destroyed, individual actors will likely still be able to launch rockets at Israel from Gaza.

IDF carries out airstrikes, confiscates weapons in Tulkarm

The operation in Tulkarm, which began overnight, has so far included two airstrikes and dozens of terror suspects questioned.

The IDF's message to the hostages

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari addressed the hostages directly at a press conference: 'We are thinking of you all the time.'

Report:

10/7 helicopter pilots were told to choose targets from Telegram

A new report details the extent to which Israel's most elite security forces were caught by surprise on October 7th.

IDF locates and destroys tunnels of Hamas’ general headquarters

IDF soldiers operating in Gaza locate and destroy Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's hideout, find a strategic tunnel shaft.

Investigation:

Soldiers did not hear orders during shooting of 3 hostages

Chief of Staff concludes killing of 3 hostages by IDF forces could have been prevented, but soldiers acted according to their understanding.

Maps of tunnels and bombs:

How the Document and Technical Means Collection Unit works

The IDF has collected over 65 million Hamas files and half a million documents, operational plans, and combat methods.

The rabbi on the Humvee:

Yeshiva dean fighting deep in the Gaza Strip

At over 50, Rabbi Nir Yaakov Mas, the dean of the Lev Tel Aviv-Shir Leneriya Yeshiva, still leads convoys through the dark deep in Gaza.

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Terror tunnels under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital exposed

In a joint operation of soldiers from the Yahalom Unit and engineering soldiers, the tunnel infrastructure and shafts were destroyed.

Hundreds of mezuzahs donated to the IDF found to be invalid

Givati Brigade Rabbi sent hundreds of donated mezuzahs to be inspected by the IDF Scribes Institute, which found many to be invalid.

IDF Chief of Staff in north:

'We will not return the residents without security'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that it will take time to safely return residents to their homes in northern Israel.

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF forces battle terrorists in Gaza orchards

Forces discovered five tunnel shafts and multiple missile launch pits in orchards. They were assaulted by terrorists, who were eliminated.

IAF Chief of Staff:

'Claims of indiscriminate bombing are misleading'

Brigadier General Omer Tischler discussed the IAF's operations planning principles and addressed misleading claims about its operations.

Minister Smotrich in Gaza:

'We are bent to bring victory, let it take as long as it needs'

The Finance Minister Met with reservists and spoke to them about the financial aid program he and Defense Minister Gallant launched.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hezbollah follows same playbook as Hamas' in attack on church

Hezbollah launched missile at a church, 2nd missile at troops evacuating wounded civilian.

Chief of Staff:

'War will last many months'

General Herzi Halevi says after visiting troops in Gaza that 'there are no magic solutions or shortcuts' to goal of dismantling Hamas.

Parents of soldiers demand an end to aid for Gaza

A letter with over 10,000 signatures demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu order the humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza stopped.

IDF strategy shift? Hamas not defeated in current campaign

Military official told reporters that IDF is preparing for a year of fighting against Hamas in Gaza until it’s eliminated.

Saar's was severely injured in Gaza. This is his victory

Saar, severely injured fighting in Gaza: 'I want to go back to fighting in the field, but first I have to win my war in rehabilitation.'

Soldiers find 1,500-year-old oil lamp in staging grounds

Reserve soldiers wandering in staging grounds spot ceramic oil lamp in mud, turn it over to Antiquities Authority.

Findings prove Gaza hospital's link to October 7 massacre

Vehicle stolen from Israeli family on October 7 found with bloodstains at Indonesian Hospital, along with weapons, Hamas truck.

Netanyahu in Gaza:

'War will continue until Hamas is finished, not before'

PM meets soldiers serving in the field in northern Gaza amid war with Hamas terrorist organization.

Explosives found in UNRWA bags, terrorists hiding in schools

Nahal Brigade troops battle Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists hiding in schools in northern Gaza, dozens of explosives found in UNRWA bags.

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva:

The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do

SFC (Res.) Eitan from the 5th Brigade speaks about his experiences in the war, October 7th, and his family back in Cincinnati.