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Surprise attack:

IDF strikes 100 targets in Lebanon

Within 10 minutes and across multiple areas simultaneously: The IDF completed the largest coordinated strike targeting more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military sites.

SSGT Yosef Lifshiz fell in battle in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, aged 20, from Beit She'an, fell during a raid in southern Lebanon.

UN probe:

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Preliminary UN findings reveal one Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by a Hezbollah-placed IED in southern Lebanon last month.

Major blow

IDF destroys Iran’s key sonar and missile sites

IDF strikes central Iranian production sites in Shiraz and Karaj, destroying facilities for sonar systems and naval cruise missiles.

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IDF troops pursue and strike Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

IDF's 146 Division continues operations in southern Lebanon, eliminating some 130 terrorists and dismantling over 1,000 terror sites to secure northern Israel.

Three Israelis indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza

A career officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel and a reserve officer with the rank of major teamed up with a Rahat resident and smuggled goods into Gaza via aid trucks.

IDF bombs seventh bridge over Litani

The bridges were used by Hezbollah to move reinforcements and supplies to threaten northern Israel.

Hezbollah Footage:

IDF equipment left in Lebanon after intense battle

During a combined operation by paratroopers and the Yahalom unit, heavy fire caused casualties and led to a rapid withdrawal. Engineering equipment left in the area was destroyed from the air to prevent capture or reuse.

Missile-cam footage:

IDF makes quick work of Iranian air defense systems

In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were eliminated.

Critical site targeted

Wide IDF airstrike cripples Iran’s missile production network

The IDF carried out a large-scale strike in Iran, targeting missile launch sites and a key facility producing materials used in explosives and ballistic weapons.

Anti-tank missile defense line

IDF concludes major stage of operations in Lebanon

98th Division has expanded its targeted ground operations and completed its deployment along the anti-tank missile defense line in southern Lebanon.

'Power Plant and Bridge Day'

IDF issues dramatic warning in Farsi

IDF issues warning in Farsi, calling on Iranian civilians to avoid railroads until 9:00 p.m.

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque

Troops operating in southern Lebanon identified Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists positioned inside a mosque, the soldiers eliminated the terrorists and destroyed the compound.

IDF bombs IRGC command centers and missile sites in Tehran

Israeli Air Force strikes key IRGC infrastructure in Tehran, including command centers used to suppress civilians, ballistic missile sites, and defense production facilities.

IDF Spokesperson

'We have eliminated more than 1,000 Hezbollah operatives'

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin: “Disarming Hezbollah is a top priority-both militarily and politically. We will not give up on this."

IDF strikes the largest petrochemical complex in Iran

The Air Force attacked strategic core infrastructure in the Asaluyeh area used to produce explosives and propellants for ballistic missiles.

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Dozens of aircraft destroyed on the ground in Tehran

The Air Force completed a strike on three major airports in the Iranian capital, destroying planes and helicopters and damaging the terrorist infrastructure of the Quds Force.

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Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructures in Lebanon

Golani Brigade forces, operating under Division 36, continue ground operations in southern Lebanon to destroy terrorist infrastructure.

After a long struggle:

Air Force Major Assaf Dagan recognized as fallen soldier

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Air Force weapon systems officer Assaf Dagan as a fallen soldier more than a year and a half after he took his own life.

Chief of Staff:

'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Ras Baida area in southern Lebanon and held a situation assessment with commanders of the Northern Command regarding the progress against Hezbollah.

IDF strikes Hezbollah-linked gas stations in Beirut

Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck more than 15 gas stations of the “Al-Amana" company, which is controlled by Hezbollah

MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough

About 20 coalition MKs sent a letter to the political-security cabinet urging it not to approve the General Staff’s operational plan for continuing the fighting in Lebanon as it is does not go far enough.

Hezbollah equipment found in southern Lebanon school

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon found training certificates of Radwan terrorists, RPG manuals, rockets, and launchers in a school.

Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

IDF eliminated Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the IRGC’s Oil Headquarters, which enables the continued activity and military buildup of the IRGC.

Report

Israeli commando units participated in rescue of US navigator

Iran International reported that the IDF commando units Shaldag and Sayeret Matkal took part in the American operation to rescue the F-15 navigator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran.

IDF reveals

Hezbollah fired 165 rockets at UN posts in Lebanon

The terrorist organization exploits the presence of UNIFIL as a "human shield": Since the beginning of the war, dozens of cases have been identified in which Hezbollah launches have hit international force positions.

Report:

Petrochemical production shut down in Iran after Israeli strikes

Iranian officials say that Israel’s strikes on Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex in Mahshahr disabled utility plants and shut down production at the vital site.

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

IDF reserve soldier films Palestinian Arab prisoner bound and blindfolded, is dismissed from service.

IDF:

Disarming Hezbollah is not a war objective

An IDF source said that the IDF supports the officer who claimed that disarming Hezbollah is not one of Israel's objectives in the war.

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

IDF announces reserve duty to last nine weeks, change to apply to forces currently on the ground.

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Seder with the Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir read the Hagaddah with the 146th brigade during the Passover Seder.

In one day:

IDF strikes over 50 ballistic missile array targets in Iran

Fighter jet strikes launcher after missile launch. Commander of central missile unit in western Iran eliminated.

Report:

One day of strikes caused millions of dollars in damage

The strikes in Iran hit military facilities, Revolutionary Guards command centers and terror infrastructure.

From air, sea, and land

Fighting in Lebanon continues

IDF eliminated over 40 terrorists and struck dozens of Hezbollah infrastructure sites of the past day.

IDF confirms:

Iranian forces Oil Headquarters commander eliminated

IDF eliminates Jamshid Eshaqi, who led the financial arm of the regime’s forces as well as the military industries responsible for the production of ballistic missiles and the regime’s mechanisms of repression.

Strikes in heart of Tehran

400 targets destroyed in 48 hours

Over two days, the Israeli Air Force hits approximately 400 targets across Iran, including dozens of military sites in central Tehran and 15 key weapons manufacturing facilities.

Iran launches unusually large barrage at central Israel

Eight to ten missiles launched from Iran at central Israel. Several impact sites reported. IDF launches wave of strikes in Tehran.

IDF Spokesman:

Expect launches during the holiday, continue to follow guidelines

IDF warns Iran, Hezbollah may target Israel with missile fire over Passover, urges public to follow Home Front Command as forces stay on alert

Missing soldier's grave found after 78 years

Private Dov Premat, who fell in the battle of Malkiya in June 1948 at the age of 17, had until now been defined as an IDF fallen soldier whose burial place was unknown

Behind the scenes

IAF fighters refuel en route to strike Iran

Air Force tanker aircraft, which have carried out approximately 2,000 aerial refuelings, enable Israel's sustained air superiority in Iran over time.

Chief of Staff:

'Shortened service will mean shortage of soldiers'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warns that shortening regular service will lead to a severe manpower shortage in the IDF's ranks.

IDF kills Hezbollah tunnel architect

Mahdi Vafaei, head of the engineering branch in the Quds Force's Lebanon corps, was killed in Iran. He was the mastermind behind dozens of terror tunnels in Lebanon and Syria.

Roaring Lion in numbers

Over 800 strike sorties and 16,000 munitions

The IDF has carried out more than 800 strike sorties against the Iranian regime, using approximately 16,000 munitions. Over 5,000 new targets were identified and struck.

IDF Spokesman:

No prior indication of massive barrage on northern Israel

Shortly after Hezbollah launched dozens of missiles and drones at northern Israel, IDF Spokesman Defrin clarified that the IDF had no warning of the barrage.

Hamas encourages Hezbollah to abduct IDF soldiers

Al-Qassam Brigades says that Hamas's actions against Israel prove that abductions are the most effective way to free prisoners.

Commander's powerful message after four soldiers were killed

After four Nahal Reconnaissance Unit troops fell in battle, the brigade commander reminds his troops why they are fighting.

IDF eliminates key Hamas naval terrorist

Ibrahim al-Khaldi, who served as a source of expertise while planning and advancing maritime terror attacks, was eliminated in the area of Nuseirat.

Tehran:

20 regime weapons manufacturing sites struck in 24 hours

Over the last 24 hours, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting 20 weapon manufacturing sites and a research and development site.

Salt of the earth series:

Major Jalaa Ibrahem HY"D: “Send my love to Imma."

Major Jalaa Ibrahem HY"D came from a family of IDF fighters. He grew up with Israel's Declaration of Independence on the wall outside his room, and although he had a future in NASA, he followed the family tradition and chose the green IDF uniform instead.

Gourmet field rations

How the IDF prepares to feed thousands of troops on Passover

Arutz Sheva speaks with IDF Food Distribution Department chief Lieutenant Colonel Ortal Gavish to learn how the military prepared to feed troops on all fronts this holiday.

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Rocket launchers aimed at Israel destroyed

IDF soldiers of the 146 Division located and destroyed dozens of rocket launchers loaded and ready to launch missiles towards the State of Israel.

Missile-cam:

Dramatic footage shows strikes on defense systems in Tehran

Special footage published by the IDF for the first time shows precise strikes carried out against air defense systems across Tehran.

IDF reveals:

Hezbollah seized Christian village, using it to launch attacks

The IDF revealed that Hezbollah took control of Qawzah in southern Lebanon and has begun launching terror attacks from within the village.

Head of Bet El Academy

'Capt. Noam Madmoni had a heart of gold, a tremendous loss'

Captain Noam Madmoni, a team commander in the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, fell during an encounter with Hezbollah terrorists. his Rabbi, Rabbi Uri Sharabi, describes a figure of extraordinary humility.

Cleared for publication:

Four Nahal Brigade soldiers fell in southern Lebanon

Noam, Ben, Maxsim and Gilad fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

Reserve battalion was not dismissed over CNN incident

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir clarified that the reserve battalion 'Netzah Yisrael' was not dismissed from service due to their altercation.

IDF Reserve Officer:

'Netzah Yehudah incident punishment is collective and excessive'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter says the Chief of Staff went too far in his suspension of the entire battalion from duty.

French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after an Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon. While the origin remains unclear, French FM blames Israeli army “violations and intimidations." IDF says it is investigating.

MKs to Chief of Staff:

'Reinstate Battalion 941 for operational duty immediately'

Dozens of Knesset members sharply criticize the decision to remove Battalion 941 from operational activity, claiming the decision was made in response to a media report.

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Terror tower struck and collapses in Beirut area

The IDF has revealed the scope of its strikes against Hezbollah assets in Beirut: more than 100 high-rise towers used for command and control have been destroyed from the air.