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Six soldiers injured in attacks from Lebanon

2 soldiers moderately wounded, 4 lightly wounded as 2 aerial targets launched at the Western Galilee. IDF striking Hezbollah in retaliation.

Six soldiers injured in attacks from Lebanon

Day 65:

IDF strikes 250 terrorist targets in Gaza

IDF forces destroy underground tunnel shafts, thwart attempts to attack soldiers.

IDF strikes 250 terrorist targets in Gaza

Where did Hamas' spokesman go?

Abu Obaydah, the spokesman for Hamas, has vanished from their video messages. Palestinian media reports that he may have been killed.

Where did Hamas' spokesman go?

Swords of Iron:

Combat in the city of Jabaliya

Nahal Brigade forces battle Hamas terrorists in Jabaliya

Combat in the city of Jabaliya

Special footage:

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

IDF troops encounter Hamas terrorist cell within a school compound, eliminate the terrorists.

Close-quarters combat in the heart of Shuja'iyya, Gaza

Soldier injured in shooting attack in Samaria

Terrorists fire at IDF soldiers near Ya'bad in Samaria. One soldier suffers light-to-moderate injuries. Troops pursuing the terrorists.

Soldier injured in shooting attack in Samaria

MSG Naftali Yonah Gordon and SFC Omri Rot fell in battle in Gaza

Since the renewal of fighting a week ago, 24 soldiers have fallen, 95 since the ground operation began.

MSG Naftali Yonah Gordon and SFC Omri Rot fell in battle in Gaza

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Terror tunnel running from university yard to a school 1 kilometer was uncovered along with weapons, explosives, and rockets.

Terror tunnel, weapons found in Al-Azhar University in Gaza

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

PM Netanyahu, Presiden Herzog attend funeral of son of Minister Gadi Eisenkot, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

IDF clashes with terrorists in Shechem area, 5 terrorists killed

Terrorists open fire, throw explosives at IDF troops carrying out arrest operation in Tibas.

IDF clashes with terrorists in Shechem area, 5 terrorists killed

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

IDF continues military operation in Khan Yunis on 63rd day of the war.

450 Hamas targets struck in Gaza over last day

1 killed:

IDF helicopter accidentilly fires at building holding soldiers

Combat helicopters accidentally fire at building housing soldiers who called them for aid due to miscommunication.

IDF helicopter accidentilly fires at building holding soldiers

IDF noticing:

Terrorists prefer surrendering over dying

The IDF says that terrorists in Judea and Samaria have begun turning themselves in to security forces.

Terrorists prefer surrendering over dying

IDF Spokesman:

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

IDF Spokesman Hagari says IDF has lost 'some of its best' on 2-month anniversary of start of the war against Hamas.

'Hanukkah symbolizes the bravery and victory of our people'

1st night of Hanukkah in Gaza:

General to soldiers: 'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Commander of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman lit the menorah with reservists in the Gaza Strip.

General to soldiers: 'You are the Maccabees of our time'

Watch:

Body camera footage from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza

A camera was found on this terrorist with a recording of terrorists with RPGs launching an anti-tank missile at IDF forces.

Body camera footage from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle

In addition, Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34, from Harish, fell in southern Gaza.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle

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Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

IDF troops directed a precise aerial strike against the cell. All of the terrorists in the cell were eliminated.

Hamas terrorists fire anti-tank missiles from civilian areas

Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

IDF uncovers more evidence of Hamas' use of civilian buildings for terrorist purposes as battles with terrorists continue.

Terror tunnels, weapons found in and around civilian buildings

Exposed:

Hamas leaders spend thousands of dollars while people suffer

IDF forces captured receipts showing how the leaders of Gaza spent thousands of dollars while Gaza endured a humanitarian crisis.

Hamas leaders spend thousands of dollars while people suffer

IDF Spokesman:

'Sinwar is not above ground. Our job is to kill him'

IDF Spokesman Hagari said that the Houthi attacks are 'regional terrorism - directed, funded, and orchestrated by Iran.'

'Sinwar is not above ground. Our job is to kill him'

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IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas

Troops broke through the Khan Yunis Brigade's lines of defense, surrounded the city, and began maneuvering in the heart of the city.

IDF surrounds Khan Yunis and increases pressure on Hamas

Southern Command commander:

'The combat in Khan Yunis is a major effort'

MG Yaron Finkelman held an operational situational assessment with the IDF troops currently engaging in combat in the area of Khan Yunis.

'The combat in Khan Yunis is a major effort'

Some reservists who fought in Gaza to be released

IDF Manpower Directorate Head Major-General Yaniv Asor says move will ensure released soldiers are ready to be called up again.

Some reservists who fought in Gaza to be released

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

IDF finds more civilian buildings used by Hamas for terrorism during battles in Jabalya, swastikas found sprayed on walls.

Nahal Brigade troops find weapons in mosque, school

Two fallen IDF soldiers identified

IDF clears for publication the names of fallen soldiers Yehonatan Malka and Yochai Gur Hershberg.

Two fallen IDF soldiers identified

In rare move:

IDF apologizes for hitting Lebanese soldiers

IDF issues apology after an Israeli attack which targeted Hezbollah hit soldiers in the Lebanese army.

IDF apologizes for hitting Lebanese soldiers

MDA volunteer killed in Gaza:

'Tuval was a special guy who always wanted to help'

Magen David Adom (MDA) announces that IDF soldier and MDA volunteer Staff Sergeant Tuval Yaakov Tsanani fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

'Tuval was a special guy who always wanted to help'

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

IDF Spokesperson:

'Discourse on hostage situation is irresponsible or inaccurate'

The IDF spokesman responded to publications of concern that the kidnapped women are suffering from sexual abuse in Gaza.

'Discourse on hostage situation is irresponsible or inaccurate'

IDF soldiers Gil Daniels and Yahel Gazit fell in battle in Gaza

IDF reports deaths of two soldiers in Gaza, says additional soldier evacuated to hospital following severe injuries.

IDF soldiers Gil Daniels and Yahel Gazit fell in battle in Gaza

Mothers of soldiers to IDF:

Unthinkable that our sons be harmed for 'humanitarian' reasons

Mothers of soldiers fighting at the front protest unnecessary dangers to their sons. 'We must crush the enemy without mercy.'

Unthinkable that our sons be harmed for 'humanitarian' reasons

Report: Hamas spies infiltrated IDF bases before massacre

The Guardian reports that Hamas maps contained information that could only have been collected by spies in IDF bases before the attack.

Report: Hamas spies infiltrated IDF bases before massacre

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Several other soldiers seriously injured.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

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Fierce gun battles between IDF forces and Hamas terrorists

601st Battalion and 401st Brigade engage in firefights with Hamas terrorists. Sergeants Ben Zussman and Binyamin Yehoshua Needham killed.

Fierce gun battles between IDF forces and Hamas terrorists

IDF advancing draft of hundreds of Yeshiva students

Operational needs of the ongoing war have caused the IDF to draft students significantly earlier than originally planned.

IDF advancing draft of hundreds of Yeshiva students

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

The Kfir Brigade, established in 2005, has located and destroyed 30 terror tunnel shafts since the beginning of the war.

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

Over 100 soldiers diverted from Gaza just days before massacre

Two troop companies were relocated from the Gaza Division to Judea and Samaria two days before the Hamas massacre.

Over 100 soldiers diverted from Gaza just days before massacre

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'We will fight with maximum force against Hamas in south Gaza'

IDF Spokesman called to ensure that the Red Cross gains access to Israeli hostages being held by the terror organization.

'We will fight with maximum force against Hamas in south Gaza'

Qalqilya:

Terror cell eliminated after it opened fire on IDF troops

IDF forces arrested a total of 29 terrorists were arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight.

Terror cell eliminated after it opened fire on IDF troops

Three soldiers injured following shelling from Lebanon

Mortars launched from Lebanon towards IDF post injure three IDF soldiers.

Three soldiers injured following shelling from Lebanon

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three IDF soldiers who were killed in battles in the Gaza Strip in the past day.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas’ Shati Battalion

Haitham Khuwajari oversaw raids into Israeli territory on October 7th during the invasion and massacre in southern Israel.

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas’ Shati Battalion

‘It is a great honor to commemorate soldiers and their heroism’

For more than thirty years Avi Gorovsky has been commemorating IDF soldiers and victims of terror. He is now working around the clock.

‘It is a great honor to commemorate soldiers and their heroism’

IDF clarifies:

'No recordings from October 7 erased or hidden'

IDF rejects claims that vital recordings from the day of the Hamas terrorist attack disappeared from the military database

'No recordings from October 7 erased or hidden'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We will fight in southern Gaza as we did in the north'

According to LTG Halevi, the IDF has begun the process of eliminating terrorist commanders and operatives in southern Gaza.

'We will fight in southern Gaza as we did in the north'

PM Netanyahu to IDF recruits:

'There are rules of war, but Hamas will not be'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with haredi recruits, as well as recruits from the Armored Corps and Givati Brigade.

'There are rules of war, but Hamas will not be'

From Chicago to Gaza:

Major Shraga heard the news and got on a plane

IDF Major Shraga takes a few moments before entering Gaza to tell Arutz Sheva about what drives him and his men as they fight Hamas.

Major Shraga heard the news and got on a plane

IDF:

800 tunnel shafts found in Gaza during war, 500 destroyed

Many tunnel shafts were located in civilian areas, near or inside civilian buildings and structures, such as schools and kindergartens.

800 tunnel shafts found in Gaza during war, 500 destroyed

135 haredi soldiers enlist in IDF

The new draftees will undergo an abbreviated basic training and take on roles as reservists in a variety of units.

135 haredi soldiers enlist in IDF

Terror squad which carried out shooting on Highway 5 arrested

Two weeks ago, terrorists fired at cars on highway, left spikes on road to stop cars so their occupants could be shot at.

Terror squad which carried out shooting on Highway 5 arrested

Fallen hero: Col. Asaf Hamami from the Southern Brigade

A story of an outstanding commander who fought bravely, until his last day, to defend his soldiers and the residents of the Gaza region.

Fallen hero: Col. Asaf Hamami from the Southern Brigade

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

IDF responds with artillery fire at source of launch. Projectile was not intercepted.

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

Day 58: Massive airstrikes in Khan Younis

The IDF conducted an unusually intense bombardment of the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip, as well as striking targets in the north.

Day 58: Massive airstrikes in Khan Younis

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Aschalwu Sama died of wounds sustained in battle on November 14. Major (res.) Or Brandes was killed in central Gaza.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF strikes terrorist cell in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery strike Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon in response to launches towards Israeli territory.

IDF strikes terrorist cell in Lebanon

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Gaza

IDF eliminates a number of terrorist cells throughout the Gaza Strip, including a terrorist cell of over 10 terrorists.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Gaza

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet locate body of 27-year-old Ofir Sarfati and bring it back to Israel for burial.

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

The warning:

'An exercise like this cannot be for something imaginary'

New details have emerged about how the IDF had written, detailed, advanced warning of the Hamas invasion.

'An exercise like this cannot be for something imaginary'