IDF

IDF expanding activities in the Gaza Strip

Forces operated in the Zaytun area and in the Jabalya area. During the operational activity, the troops encountered numerous terrorists.

IDF destroys Islamic Jihad weapon production post in Gaza

IDF troops find two trucks full of weapons in post belonging to the commander of the northern region of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

IDF fighter jets and helicopters strike terror targets in Lebanon in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israeli territory.

Head of IDF Southern Command:

'Hamas is cynically using the hospitals in Gaza'

Commanding Officer of the Southern Command visits Shifa Hospital, sees tunnel shaft uncovered by the IDF.

Four Israelis injured by anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon

The IDF strikes targets in Lebanon in retaliation. In addition, a drone that crossed from Lebanon intercepted.

IDF finds mortar shells and weapons inside Gaza kindergarten

IDF troops locate dozens of mortar shells and weapons were hidden by Hamas in kindergarten and elementary school.

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IDF soldiers spot and eliminate terrorist with RPG

IDF forces used a drone to spot and direct fire against a group of armed terrorists.

IDF maps homes of terrorists involved in Jerusalem

IDF forces operate in Hebron, map homes of terrorists who carried out shooting attack, killing Corporal Avraham Fetena.

Body of soldier who appeared in Hamas video brought to Israel

The body of Corporal Noa Marciano, who appeared in a video aired by Hamas, was found near Shifa Hospital and transferred to Israel.

Terror tunnel entance uncovered at al-Shifah Hospital

IDF Spokesman says Yehudit Weiss was murdered in Gaza. 'We didn't reach her in time.'

Body of hostage recovered near Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF troops extracted the body of Yehudit Weiss, who was abducted from her home in Be'eri on October 7th by the Hamas terrorist organization.

Footage from deep in Gaza:

IDF commandos raid Al-Shati

Commando Brigade coordinated 54 precise strikes from the air, sea, and land, during which Hamas terrorists were eliminated.

Rockets inside a girl’s bed:

IDF reveals more evidence of Hamas and Jihad's use of civilians

In recorded conversation, two Islamic Jihad terrorists, describe how weapons are transferred inside baby strollers.

Two IDF officers fell in battle in northern Gaza

Captain Asaf Master, 22 and Captain Kfir Itzhak Franco, 22, fell in battle in northern Gaza, it has been cleared for publication.

Oversight exposed:

Battalion trained to deal with infiltration did not get weapons

A battalion of reservists arrived in the south on October 7, but was delayed for 12 hours because no key to its armory could be found.

PM to Iron Dome soldiers:

'You are saving civilians while they sacrifice civilians'

PM Netanyahu was briefed on air defense operations since the start of the war.

IDF reveals:

Hamas command center located in Shifa Hospital

Troops located a room with technological assets, along with military and combat equipment used by the Hamas terrorist organization.

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IDF bulldozer clears cars in Gaza

Israeli combat engineering forces remove cars in Gaza that could conceal IEDs intended to harm Israeli forces.

Dozens of terrorists killed:

Watch | IDF captures Hamas' 'Falestin' training base in Gaza

IDF soldiers uncovered terror tunnels, explosives, and mines intended to harm IDF soldiers in the base.

Watch: IDF forces operate in al-Shifa hospital

IDF forces continue operation in part of al-Shifa hospital, which Hamas has used to hide its command and control center.

5 terrorists killed at al-Shifa, weapons found in hospital

The precise and targeted operation against Hamas in the al-Shifa Hospital is still underway.

Two IDF officers fell in Gaza, four soldiers seriously injured

IDF clears for publication names of two officers who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Four other soldiers were seriously injured.

Israel operating against Hamas at Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit stresses the precise and targeted operation is targeting Hamas and not the civilians in Gaza.

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Avraham Fried sings to soldiers in the south

Singer Avraham Fried arrives for quick visit in Israel, cheers up soldiers serving in the south.

New footage of Gaza hospital where hostages were held released

New footage shows raid of the Rantisi children’s hospital in Gaza City by the Navy's Shayetet 13 commando unit and the 401st Armored Brigade

IDF bulldozes monument to Yasser Arafat in Tulkarm

7 terrorists killed, 'Tulkarm battalion' commander arrested after 15-hour operation in Tulkarm.

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Pararescue Unit 669 evacuates wounded soldiers under fire

Uni 669, Israel's special-operations pararescue unit, has saved more than sixty soldiers since the beginning of the ground offensive.

IDF confirms:

Soldier who appeared in Hamas video no longer alive

Noa Marciano, the 19-year-old soldier who appeared in a Hamas video, is no longer alive, IDF confirms.

Two soldiers fell in battle, four seriously injured

Staff sergeant Roee Marom, 21, from Ra'anana, and Master sergeant (res.) Raz Abulafia, 27, from Rishpon, fell in northern Gaza.

White House clarifies Biden's comments on Gaza hospitals

White House explains Biden was not being critical of Israel, but rather of Hamas, when he said hospitals “must be protected” in Gaza.

IDF coordinates transfer of incubators to Shifa Hospital in Gaza

IDF initiates humanitarian effort to coordinate transfer of incubators from a hospital in Israel to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Psychological terror:

Hamas publishes video of abducted soldier

IDF responds to video published by Hamas of 19-year-old IDF soldier Noa Marciano who was abducted to Gaza on October 7.

Defense Minister: 'Gazans are looting Hamas bases'

Defense Minister Gallant says that Hamas is losing the ability to rule Gaza.

Chabad brings soldiers laundromat, barbecue, and inspiration

Chabad Hassidim visited the Sde Teiman IDF base with a mobile laundromat and a barbecue dinner to raise their morale for the fighting ahead.

Commander of Hamas anti-tank force killed in Gaza

Yaakub A'ashur, Head of the Anti-Tank Missile Array of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade, killed along with senior operative Mohammed Dababash.

Netanyahu warns Nasrallah:

'Those who play with fire will be met with stronger fire'

PM visits 'Bedouin Battalion,' calls soldiers 'the future of us all,' warns Hezbollah leader against expanding Hamas war.

Terrorists shoot at IDF soldiers from Gaza hospital

RPGs and bullets fired by terrorists embedded among civilians at Al Quds Hospital in Gaza City.

Two soldiers from Commando Brigade fell in northern Gaza

Major Isachar Natan, 28, and Staff Sergeant Itay Shoham, 21, fell in battles with Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza.

IDF Spokesperson:

'IDF forces have raided the Gaza port'

Spokesman Hagari warned that the citizens of Lebanon will pay for Hezbollah's aggression.

Thanks to exact intelligence:

IDF ground forces kill 7 terrorists in 10 minutes

New organization tasked with producing, researching, and making tactical intelligence accessible on the front.

'You fell a hero's death'

Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter is laid to rest

Major (res.) Moshe Yedidya Leiter, Company Commander of Battlion 697 of Brigade 5515, was killed in battle with Hamas over the weekend.

Harel Brigade raids Gaza:

'From the battles of 48' to the battles for independence today'

The Harel Brigade operated in the Elkarmen area between Beit Hanoun and Jabalia.

IDF opens, secures evacuation routes from north Gaza hospitals

IDF publishes recording of conversation with Shifa Hospital manager about opening of evacuation route for civilians and ambulances.

Combat engineers destroy nine terrorists' houses

Israeli forces in Judea and Samaria engaged in a variety of operations including destroying terrorists' homes and confiscating weapons.

Hamas terrorists fire at IDF troops evacuating Gaza civilians

IDF has begun battles against Hamas terrorists in the Al-Shati camp. Terrorists fire at troops who were evacuating civilians from a building

Week 5 - Live updates:

IDF striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Rocket attacks against Israel continue as IDF strikes Hamas military compound containing command and control centers, and observation posts.

Photos from the war:

IDF continues ground operation in Gaza

Photos from the field: The IDF continues its ground operations in the Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure sites in Syria

IDF fighter jets strike terror infrastructure sites in Syria in response to attack toward the Golan Heights.

Four soldiers injured in northern Israel

A variety of attacks from Lebanon has resulted in four IDF soldiers needing hospital care.

'You are hereby ordered to disconnect from WhatsApp'

IDF clarifies disturbing cybersecurity message sent to citizens.

Educator fallen in battle

'A man of education and kindness'

Numerous members of the Jerusalem and Gush Etzion communities remember Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell in battle against Hamas.

'We're not stopping':

Netanyahu visits wounded IDF soldiers

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits wounded IDF soldiers and their families, hears first-hand accounts of the battles.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon

IDF strikes terrorist infrastructure and military posts in which Hezbollah terrorists operated, in response to recent launches from Lebanon.

IDF spokesman to Assad:

'Syrian regime is responsible for any action in its territory'

IDF spokesman has message for Syrian President after a terrorist organization in Syria launched a UAV that hit a school in Eilat.

IDF captures key Hamas outposts in Gaza

IDF captures the Bader outpost, which is the main outpost of Hamas’ Al-Shati Refugee Camp Battalion, eliminates 150 terrorists.

Soldiers injured in northern Israel

Three IDF soldiers injured from anti-tank missile. In another incident, two soldiers injured by hostile aircraft from Lebanon.

IDF: 15,000 targets attacked since the beginning of the war

Israeli forces have attacked 15,000 targets, seized 6000 weapons, and yesterday destroyed an enemy UAV with a Patriot missile.

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF soldiers sing Shabbat songs deep in the Gaza Strip

A camera on the helmet of an IDF soldier caught the moment his fellow soldiers took a break from the fighting to welcome Shabbat.

IDF raids office of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's brother

IDF soldiers discover operation and calibration systems for anti-aircraft missiles in raid on Hamas military post.

Sgt. Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo fell defending Israel in Gaza

Paratrooper Yehonatan Samo succumbs to injuries sustained several days ago in battle with Hamas terrorists. 38 soldiers have fallen so far.