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Is this a ceasefire?

Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched today by Hezbollah toward the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. Later, it struck the launcher from which some of the rockets had been fired.

Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher

‘We’re fooling ourselves’:

Dov Hikind’s sobering warning

Dov Hikind warned of rising antisemitism in the US, urged stronger support for Israel and called for greater national unity over haredi enlistment.

Dov Hikind’s sobering warning

IDF soldier suspended for aiming weapon at haredi bus passengers

IDF soldier inspecting a bus pointed his weapon at passengers during an argument that broke out after the latter asked several passengers to disembark from the bus.

IDF soldier suspended for aiming weapon at haredi bus passengers

IAF commander reveals:

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

Major General Omer Tischler revealed that the entire Air Force was preparing to take off for Iran, but was stopped as the pilots were being briefed due to US pressure.

Major strike on Iran halted an hour before take-off

18 firearms and explosives lathes destroyed in Shechem

In a nighttime operation, Yahalom Unit and 967th Reserve Battalion raided Shechem's Balata Camp and the Ras al-Ein neighborhood to disable terrorist production infrastructure.

18 firearms and explosives lathes destroyed in Shechem

In southern Lebanon

Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated

IAF successfully intercepts rockets launched toward area in which IDF soldiers are operating, eliminating terrorists who posed a threat to the troops.

Terrorist cells threatening IDF troops eliminated

Fallen Soldier:

'This is to protect my comrades and my country'

The Education Corps released a filmed podcast with Capt. Eitan Lamberg, a company commander in Brigade 7, who was killed in action in Lebanon about a week and a half ago.

'This is to protect my comrades and my country'

Judah Brigade prepares for the next threat

Incoming Judea Brigade commander completes his first brigade exercise to test command-and-control capabilities, stressing cooperation between forces, and coordination with residents in Judea and Samaria.

Judah Brigade prepares for the next threat

Defense Minister:

'Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza'

Defense Minister Katz declared that Israel is determined to keep the IDF in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip indefinitely to protect Israel's borders and communities.

'Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza'

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah commander behind attack on US troops eliminated

Ali Musa Daqduq, a senior Hezbollah commander wanted for the 2007 killing of US soldiers, was eliminated by the IDF, Israel says.

Hezbollah commander behind attack on US troops eliminated

Haredi MK accuses army of 'unchecked hypocrisy'

UTJ MK Porush declared today: 'How can a state that declares 'it has no room in its prisons' for Palestinian terrorists find detention space to arrest yeshiva students?'

Haredi MK accuses army of 'unchecked hypocrisy'

Israel estimates:

Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh

IDF says it is preparing for potential launches toward Israel in the coming hours following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah command center in the Dahieh suburb.

Iran to respond to strike on Dahieh

Chief of Staff:

'We are prepared for fronts besides Lebanon'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the Northern Command and stressed the need for offensive operations in Lebanon to wear down Hezbollah's southern front and improve future security arrangements.

'We are prepared for fronts besides Lebanon'

10 of 11 cadets dismissed from elite unit are national-religious

10 of 11 cadets dismissed from the elite Sayeret Matkal training program belong to the national-religious sector, prompting questions about the dismissal process and the use of sociometric evaluations.

10 of 11 cadets dismissed from elite unit are national-religious

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Moving ceremony of the Hasmonean Brigade

The largest unit since the haredi brigade began operating took its oath of allegiance. Col. Shemer Raviv said: "Proof that it is possible to defend the people of Israel without giving up one's identity."

Moving ceremony of the Hasmonean Brigade

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF says it carried out precise airstrikes, dismantling five rocket launchers used in attacks on IDF troops, along with a vehicle-mounted launcher, a command center, and operatives near Israeli forces.

IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad and Hamas commanders in Gaza strike

The IDF says it killed three militant commanders in Gaza who were allegedly planning imminent attacks on Israeli forces, using a targeted strike with precautions to reduce civilian harm.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad and Hamas commanders in Gaza strike

IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight

The IDF said it destroyed three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight, removing a threat to troops operating in the area and to Israeli civilians.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight

Massive weapons smuggling attempt foiled

Suspect apprehended, smuggling attempt involving dozens of weapons thwarted, in joint IDF and police operation in the Jordan Valley area.

Massive weapons smuggling attempt foiled

First time in decades:

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Over the past year, a number of security settlements have been set up on the other side of the Jordanian border, for the first time since the era of the Nahal settlements.

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Hesder Yeshiva leaders

'We're working with IDF on issue of integrating female soldiers'

Members of the Council of the Association of Hesder Yeshivas clarified that they are working with the IDF on the issue of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps.

'We're working with IDF on issue of integrating female soldiers'

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The heartbreaking embrace between the two IDF families

The father of Ohad Yaari, who was killed in Lebanon, called for the release of the detained commander: “This was an operational mishap, not a criminal matter."

The heartbreaking embrace between the two IDF families

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

Zamir addressed for the 1st time the letter from heads of Hesder yeshivas opposing the integration of female combat soldiers into the Armored Corps.

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

Crisis Grows:

13 Hesder yeshivas halt Armored Corps recruitment

Thirteen heads of Hesder yeshivas join the announcement to stop sending recruits to the Armored Corps following the integration of women into combat units.

13 Hesder yeshivas halt Armored Corps recruitment

'No mixed service'

Following rabbis’ protest, IDF details plan for Tank Corps pilot

The IDF says no option under review would place male and female soldiers in the same framework as it defends the pilot program.

Following rabbis’ protest, IDF details plan for Tank Corps pilot

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

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IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

New details:

Terrorist reached within a kilometer of Margaliot before shootout

A preliminary investigation found the terrorist infiltrated from Lebanon and advanced near Margaliot before being identified and killed.

Terrorist reached within a kilometer of Margaliot before shootout

Guns and toys

Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

While operating north of the Litani River, Givati soldiers were shocked to find dozens of weapons alongside a baby crib.

Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF officer jailed because of Instagram story

An IDF officer was sentenced to 15 days in prison for posting a political story to her personal account. Her mother claims: 'It was a stupid statement, a joke.'

IDF officer jailed because of Instagram story

Police officer, colonel in reserves suspected of murder attempt

Investigators arrested a Border Police officer, an IDF career soldier, and a colonel in the reserves from the Negev Bedouin encampments in connection with an attempted murder.

Police officer, colonel in reserves suspected of murder attempt

Unusual shooting attack at northern border

In an unusual incident on the northern border, a terrorist was identified inside Israeli territory a short distance from the fence in the Ramim Ridge area.

Unusual shooting attack at northern border

Combat-rabbi tells how he survived an explosive drone strike

'The moment I saw it lock onto me, I knew it was going to kill me,' says Rabbi Boaz Sluck, a 55-year-old reserve soldier who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, and explains why, despite his age, he refuses to give up reserve duty.

Combat-rabbi tells how he survived an explosive drone strike

Reserve Duty:

Haredi officers operate in Jenin

Combat soldiers from the officers' and commanders' course of the Haredi Brigade operated in Jenin, detained wanted suspects for questioning, located weapons, and discovered incitement materials.

Haredi officers operate in Jenin

Reserve Duty:

Cities with the highest numbers of reserve-duty soldiers

Tel Aviv-Jaffa leads in number of reservists, with 42,000 serving, followed by Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion, Be'er Sheva, and Haifa; more than 1/3 are parents, highlighting the personal and family sacrifices made during the wartime period.

Cities with the highest numbers of reserve-duty soldiers

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

IDF says it has struck the main headquarters of Hamas' naval police in Khan Younis, which was used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF forces and Israel.

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

Fallen soldier's brother:

'He was a man of the book and the sword'

Amitai Yaari recalled his fallen brother, Sgt. Ohad Yaari's love of Torah, military service, and ability to bring joy to everyone around him.

'He was a man of the book and the sword'

Israel returns to near-normal activity after Iran attacks

The Home Front Command eased restrictions nationwide, allowing schools, workplaces, and activities to resume in most areas of the country on Tuesday.

Israel returns to near-normal activity after Iran attacks

The moving letter waiting for soldiers in Lebanon

IDF soldier Yehonatan Gottlieb published an unusual letter found in one of the villages, in which local residents thanked the IDF.

The moving letter waiting for soldiers in Lebanon

3 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash, Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara, and Abdallah Allah Riyad Masoud Qadoum were eliminated

3 senior Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Golani soldier removed from combat role over “Messiah" patch

Rosh Yeshiva criticizes battalion commander’s decision to remove a Golani Brigade soldier from combat duty after he wore a “Messiah" patch during operational activity.

Golani soldier removed from combat role over “Messiah" patch

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Following Iranian violation of ceasefire, IDF says defense system prepared for fighting with Iran to last days or even longer.

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Missile from Yemen intercepted

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

IDF strikes approximately 15 targets in Iran, including an airport and a drone warehouse. The IRGC confirms the strike. Concurrently, a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel is intercepted.

IAF strikes regime targets in Iran

Following Iranian barrages

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

IDF Spokesperson:

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issues a statement following the missile barrages from Iran toward Israel, clarifying that the IDF is fully prepared to strike.

'We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire'

Following Beirut strike:

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Iran launched missles at northern Israel following an Israeli strike on Hezbollah targets in the Dahieh. Schools cancelled across the country.

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Minutes from Israeli border:

Hezbollah's underground terror city

IDF forces uncovered a large-scale network of terror tunnels on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah's underground terror city

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Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Border Police officers located seven suspects at the site, all residents of the Hebron area who were staying in Israel illegally. They were arrested and transferred for questioning.

Border Police officers raid construction site in Beit Hanina

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, a Hamas Nukhba commander, who played a leading role in the massacre on Kissufim, was eliminated.

Nukhba commander who led Kissufim massacre eliminated

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF forces discovered a significant bunker used by Hezbollah at the Beaufort Castle complex, which was intended for emergencies.

Large Hezbollah bunker discovered at Beaufort Castle

IDF investigating

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby

The IDF says it is probing an incident in Hebron where soldiers shot at a vehicle. PA health bureau claims the soldiers killed a baby and wounded his parents.

PA claims IDF shot 7-month-old baby

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Three officers were wounded, two seriously,, in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Duvdevan soldiers arrested two terrorists in a special operatio. The suspects had been working to advance terror plots against security forces and Israeli civilians.

Watch: The daring operation in Jenin

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

The funeral of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, who was killed yesterday by an anti-tank missile strike in southern Lebanon, is being held at the military cemetery in Rishon LeZion.

Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg laid to rest

IDF:

Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

IDF activity in southern Lebanon led to the elimination of Abd Harb, a senior commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, who was responsible for assembling and operating explosive devices.

Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

Bereaved brother:

'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

Shachar, younger brother of fallen soldier Captain Eitan Lemberg, says: 'In his high school yearbook, someone wrote that he would one day become IDF chief of staff because he cared so much.'

'It was important for him to do his part; he loved his country'

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Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

The IDF on Thursday evening released footage of outgoing Golani Brigade commander Lt. Col. Adi Ganon at the start of the assault to capture Beaufort Castle.

Outgoing Golani commander orders capture of Beaufort Castle

From the air and sea

IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that during a combined air and naval strike, senior members of the General Security apparatus of the Hamas terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip were eliminated.

IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus