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IDF Spokesman:

3 terrorists who violated ceasefire killed

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says safety of hostages is Hamas' responsibility after terror group claims 3 members of Bibas family killed.

3 terrorists who violated ceasefire killed

Defense Minister to soldiers:

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Minister Gallant holds situation assessment in the IDF’s Southern Command, tells Givati soldiers to be prepared for resumption of combat.

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Hamas holding bodies of 3 soldiers in Gaza

For the 1st time, the IDF confirms that the bodies of soldiers killed on October 7 are being held hostage in Gaza.

Hamas holding bodies of 3 soldiers in Gaza

Terrorists violate ceasefire, detonate explosives and open fire

Several soldiers hurt after 3 explosives detonated next to IDF soldiers in Gaza, terrorists open fire on troops. Hamas denies responsibility

Terrorists violate ceasefire, detonate explosives and open fire

Raids deep in terror tunnels:

A look into the activities of the Shaldag Unit

The Israeli Air Force's special operation unit has been fully active since the beginning of the war, both inside Israel and the Gaza Strip.

A look into the activities of the Shaldag Unit

IDF soldiers rescue protected birds during raid

While searching for weapons, soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade found a cage of protected goldfinches being kept illegally.

IDF soldiers rescue protected birds during raid

IDF chief female coroner:

'Two months later we are still identifying Oct. 7th vicitms'

IDF Rabbinate's female coroner team leader says that despite the difficult scenes, the importance of the work keeps her team going.

'Two months later we are still identifying Oct. 7th vicitms'

IDF Spokesperson:

'Avigail a living example that war against Hamas is justified'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated that there is still much work to be done, and the mission will not be complete until everyone returns home.

'Avigail a living example that war against Hamas is justified'

Soldier:

'My dog gave me the signal - get back!'

Military dogs have exposed 50 booby-trap explosives and dozens of weapons stockpiles since the start of the war. 4 dogs have been killed.

'My dog gave me the signal - get back!'

Hamas confirms military commander of northern Gaza killed

Terror organization says Ahmed Ghandour, 1 of the most wanted Hamas leaders, was killed during Swords of Iron war.

Hamas confirms military commander of northern Gaza killed

Chief of Staff:

IDF will resume war with Hamas 'with determination' after pause

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi writes to soldiers that the IDF's successes paved way for current hostage deal, war will continue.

IDF will resume war with Hamas 'with determination' after pause

Exploring Jewish strengths and failings

Samson in war and peace as a metaphor for today's Israel.

Exploring Jewish strengths and failings

Three months later:

Terrorist who murdered father and son in Huwara captured

IDF troops arrest in Jenin the terrorist who murdered Shai Silas Nigreker and his son Aviad in a shooting attack in Huwara.

Terrorist who murdered father and son in Huwara captured

Gallant:

'We will do everything necessary to bring back the hostages'

Minister of Defense visits Hatzerim airbase, observes IDF preparations to absorb the hostages who will return to Israel.

'We will do everything necessary to bring back the hostages'

Southern Command official:

'We are preparing to continue attacking once the pause is over'

Official says operational achievements put pressure on Hamas and served as a vital tool to create the conditions for the hostage deal.

'We are preparing to continue attacking once the pause is over'

Tel Aviv Terrorist's house demolished, wave of suspects arrested

Israeli security forces have demolished the house of the terrorist who killed Tel Aviv city patrolman Chen Amir.

Tel Aviv Terrorist's house demolished, wave of suspects arrested

'Heaven's Doors'

Headphones, children's toys prepared for released hostages

IDF completes preparations to receive the first hostages released by Hamas later today, asks public to respect hostage's privacy.

Headphones, children's toys prepared for released hostages

Report:

Gazans attempting to return home during ceasefire clash with IDF

Residents who did not flee south again ignore IDF warnings on first day of 4-day ceasefire.

Gazans attempting to return home during ceasefire clash with IDF

IDF Spokesperson:

'Our forces will stay along the ceasefire lines within Gaza'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated the call not to spread rumors as Hamas will attempt to exploit the respite for manipulation.

'Our forces will stay along the ceasefire lines within Gaza'

Report:

Hamas demanded IDF withdraw from al-Shifa hospital

Terrorist organization made another demand before signing hostage deal, but dropped the demand after Israel refused.

Hamas demanded IDF withdraw from al-Shifa hospital

Hamas' human shields:

IDF finds terror tunnel shaft and weapons in mosque

Soldiers located and destroyed 50 mortar shells as well as rocket launchers aimed to fire toward Israel.

IDF finds terror tunnel shaft and weapons in mosque

Troops receive new orders regarding graffiti in Gaza

IDF Southern Command commander Yaron Finkelman ordered soldiers to stop writing non-tactical graffiti on walls in the Gaza Strip.

Troops receive new orders regarding graffiti in Gaza

Unit 8200:

Junior officer who warned of Gaza told 'You're imagining it'

Officer in IDF signal intelligence unit warned of mass infiltration event of the kind that occurred on Oct. 7 for a year, to no avail.

Junior officer who warned of Gaza told 'You're imagining it'

In Hamas operative's home:

Weapons found hidden under children's beds

401st Brigade combat team found four tunnel shafts of significant depth in an area on the outskirts of Jabalya.

Weapons found hidden under children's beds

IDF Spokesperson:

'The coming days may include psychological terrorism'

IDF Spokesman Hagari asked the public to refrain from spreading baseless news.

'The coming days may include psychological terrorism'

Watch:

IDF soldiers in the terror tunnel complex at Shifa Hospital

IDF explores dozens of meters of a tunnel system that passes under the Qatari Building in the hospital complex.

IDF soldiers in the terror tunnel complex at Shifa Hospital

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Even during the ceasefire, troops will recive intelligence'

Minister Gallant said that thanks to exact intelligence the troops on the ground know what to do and the enemy is in distress.

'Even during the ceasefire, troops will recive intelligence'

Watch:

IDF demolishes Hamas military intelligence building

Soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade raided Hamas' military intelligence offices and an outpost and located drone manufacturing workshops.

IDF demolishes Hamas military intelligence building

Staff Sergeant Eitan Dov Rosenzweig fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Eitan Dov Rosenzweig, 21, from Alon Shvut, was a student at the Yeruham Hesder Yeshiva.

Staff Sergeant Eitan Dov Rosenzweig fell in battle in Gaza

Watch:

IDF raids Hamas HQ in luxury Gaza neighborhood

IDF forces found tunnel shafts, a scaled-down model of an IDF armored vehicle, and weapons used on October 7th.

IDF raids Hamas HQ in luxury Gaza neighborhood

In the heart of Gaza:

Watch: IDF soldier celebrates birthday of kidnapped brother

Together with other soldiers, Elisha Libman celebrates birthday of brother Elyakim, who was kidnapped by Hamas.

Watch: IDF soldier celebrates birthday of kidnapped brother

Iron Dome intercepts suspicious object in northern Israel

Sirens warning of infiltration of hostile aircraft sounded in Hanita and in Rosh Hanikra.

Iron Dome intercepts suspicious object in northern Israel

Brother of Hadar Goldin:

'Operation must not end until last soldier returns'

Tzur Goldin, whose brother's body is being held by Hamas: "Make sure that this operation does not end until the last soldier returns."

'Operation must not end until last soldier returns'

Chief of Staff:

'IDF pressure on Hamas makes better conditions for hostages'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visits soldiers in Gaza, says Israel still determined to dismantle Hamas rule.

'IDF pressure on Hamas makes better conditions for hostages'

We’ll make difficult decisions, return of the hostages is closer

Minister of Defense: "To bring about the return of the hostages is an ultimate goal that I will make every effort to reach."

We’ll make difficult decisions, return of the hostages is closer

IDF launches website revealing how Hamas uses Gaza hospitals

New website provides detailed information on Hamas use of hospitals for military purposes.

IDF launches website revealing how Hamas uses Gaza hospitals

A story of sacrifice:

Father died in Yom Kippur War, brother in Lebanon, son in Gaza

Amon Vaspi, recently killed in action in Gaza, is the fifth combat soldier in his family to die while serving in the IDF.

Father died in Yom Kippur War, brother in Lebanon, son in Gaza

IDF in Gaza:

'Any children who speak Hebrew, run to us'

IDF forces call out to civilians leaving Gaza, in the hopes of finding hostages being smuggled south.

'Any children who speak Hebrew, run to us'

Jews outside Israel – protect yourselves

Jews of the world; read my words carefully, not because I am anyone special, but because I say what others are afraid to: Opinion.

Jews outside Israel – protect yourselves

Two soldiers from Givati Brigade fell in battle in northern Gaza

Captain (res.) Arnon Moshe Avraham Benvenisti Vaspi, 26, and Staff sergeant Ilya Senkin, 20, fell in northern Gaza.

Two soldiers from Givati Brigade fell in battle in northern Gaza

Wounded IDF soldier:

'Terrorists attacked us, we decided to fight for our lives'

IDF sergeant Yuval, who was wounded on Oct 7th: 'Since the attack, the entire nation is embracing me, we are all united."

'Terrorists attacked us, we decided to fight for our lives'

War in Gaza:

'Hamas terrorists constantly hide behind children and women'

IDF's 36th Division engage in battle with Hamas' Zaytun Battalion, weapons lab, explosives, and tunnel found inside mosque.

'Hamas terrorists constantly hide behind children and women'

The IDF interrogators providing life-saving intelligence in Gaza

Unit 504 has interrogated over 300 Hamas terrorists since the beginning of the war, revealing the locations of tunnels, IEDs and Hamas plans

The IDF interrogators providing life-saving intelligence in Gaza

16 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, 1,850 suspects have been arrested in Judea and Samaria, of which approximately 1,100 belong to Hamas.

16 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

'In memory of the victims':

'Fauda' star & singer topples building in Gaza

Idan Amedi participated in the detonation of a building in Gaza, which he dedicated to those massacred on October 7th.

'Fauda' star & singer topples building in Gaza

IDF soldiers affix mezuzah in Gaza City

Rabbi Daniel Kind, rabbi of the Givati Brigade, hung the Jewish religious item in Gaza City in a ceremony with the soldiers and commanders.

IDF soldiers affix mezuzah in Gaza City

IDF officer dismissed after entering Gaza without authorization

The Lieutenant Colonel left his post at a training base to join the Givati Reconnaissance Unit against the orders of his superiors.

IDF officer dismissed after entering Gaza without authorization

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of two soldiers who fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF reveals:

Soldier was mudered by Hamas terrorists in Shifa Hospital

IDF revealed that while CPL Noa Marciano was injured in an IDF strike, those injuries were not life-threatening and terrorists murdered her.

Soldier was mudered by Hamas terrorists in Shifa Hospital

For the first time:

Mixed-gender search and rescue battalion operating in Gaza Strip

The female and male combat soldiers of the Shachar Battalion search buildings and locate weapons in Gaza.

Mixed-gender search and rescue battalion operating in Gaza Strip

3 soldiers who fell during war against Hamas identified

IDF clears for publication: First Sergeant Yakir Biton, Sergeant Major Rani Tahan, Major Chen Yahalom, fell during war.

3 soldiers who fell during war against Hamas identified

35 tunnel shafts found in Gaza neighborhood

IDF operates in Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal areas where senior Hamas leaders live.

35 tunnel shafts found in Gaza neighborhood

Fallen hero saves more lives by donating organs to 6 people

Family of Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo, who fell battling Hamas terrorists in Gaza, fulfill his wish to donate his organs.

Fallen hero saves more lives by donating organs to 6 people

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

IDF clears for publication: Sergeant Binyamin Meir Airly and Captain (res.) Roey Biber fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in northern Gaza

The last call:

'Miss you, love you, waiting for your return'

CPT Jamal Abbas, who was killed in Gaza, spoke to his father and brother during the battle, a conversation which was their last.

'Miss you, love you, waiting for your return'

IDF surveillance posts warned about impending invasion

IDF surveillance operators who tried to warn their commander of unusual activity near the border were threatened with legal action.

IDF surveillance posts warned about impending invasion

Week 6 - Live updates:

IDF continues to operate in and around Shifa Hospital

IDF forces battling Hamas terrorists in Al-Shati Camp in Gaza as war against Hamas enters 6th week.

IDF continues to operate in and around Shifa Hospital

Defense Min.: 'We will exact a price for every threat'

Defense Min. Gallant: Israel is attacking Hezbollah's offensive infrastructure. 'We will ensure residents of northern Israel feel secure.'

Defense Min.: 'We will exact a price for every threat'

Hamas operatives surround themselves with children

A photo taken in Gaza shows terrorists surrounding themselves with children to prevent the IDF from targeting them.

Hamas operatives surround themselves with children

Lebanon:

IDF strikes advanced surface-to-air system

IDF aircraft struck an advanced surface-to-air system in response to the launch that was carried out toward an IAF aircraft

IDF strikes advanced surface-to-air system