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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.

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IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 226th Brigade operating in southern Lebanon eliminated an armed Hezbollah terrorist cell and destroyed a command center belonging to the terror group.

Over 1,600 kilometers from Israel

IDF strikes Iranian air defense sites near Caspian Sea

IAF struck air defense systems concealed in a forested area near the Caspian Sea in northern Iran.

Below ground:

IDF destroys advanced anti-tank missiles in southern Lebanon

IDF forces continue targeted raids on terror targets in southern Lebanon, locating and destroying advanced anti-tank missiles aimed at communities on Israel's northern border.

Emotional encounter:

Wounded soldier to Defense Minister: 'Do not stop in Lebanon'

Golani Brigade Reconnaissance Unit soldier wounded in southern Lebanon tells Defense Minister, 'We must not stop, it is really important.' Defense Minister responds: 'We fully understand what we must do.'

UN peacekeeper killed as projectile hits position in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed and another critically injured when a projectile explodes at a position in southern Lebanon. The origin of the strike remains unknown.

IDF troops foil two terror attacks in Judea and Samaria

IDF forces foil two terror attacks in Dura and Binyamin. Two terrorists neutralized, with no injuries among the troops.

Following several incidents

The IDF’s move against the haredi reserve battalion

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir decides to remove the entire haredi reserve battalion “Netzach Yisrael" from routine operational activity following confrontation with CNN.

Tehran:

120 munitions dropped on regime arms industry sites

Dozens of IAF fighter jets target Iran's regime weapons research, development, & production sites in the Iranian capital.

IDF launches strikes on Tehran amid reports of power outages

IDF launches wave of strikes on Iranian regime targets amid reports of widespread power outages in Tehran.

IDF: No negligence in deadly Misgav Am artillery incident

An IDF inquiry found operational errors led to deadly artillery fire on Misgav Am, killing a civilian, while ruling out negligence by commanders.

Netanyahu in northern Israel:

'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

After a situational assessment in northern Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.

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Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air

IDF troops identified several armed terrorists entering a structure in southern Lebanon. A short time later, an IAF aircraft eliminated them.

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas cell in Gaza

IDF forces killed an armed Hamas cell in central Gaza, as well as Ahmad Abu Reida, who had been released as part of a hostage exchange.

Yossi Dagan overwhelmed with emotion as his son enlists in IDF

Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, published a heartfelt post as his eldest son Yair enlisted in the Paratroopers, 'There are moments in the life of a father and mother when the heart swells with great pride-and also worry.'

Critical site for Iranian missile production destroyed

The Air Force completed a wave of strategic strikes against Iranian weapons industries, destroying one of the country's only two missile component manufacturing sites.

Legal experts and IDF commanders: 'Support the soldiers'

Former IDF commanders and legal experts appealed to the head of Central Command, demanding that he refute criticism from academics and media figures regarding the IDF’s operational activity in Judea and Samaria.

'Long-term regional change'

IDF publishes operational preparations that led to the war

The IDF publishes for the first time the the operational preparations from the dramatic moments leading up to Operation Roaring Lion.

Hermon

Troops march through snow to prevent Hezbollah foothold

IDF troops from the Alpinist Unit completed a targeted operation to thwart attempts by terrorist organizations to establish a foothold along the Lebanon border.

Attacks in Iran:

IDF destroys Iranian mobile command centers

Israeli Air Force completes widespread wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting command centers that relocated to mobile units after permanent facilities were destroyed.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz from New Haven, Connecticut, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Three IDF soldiers moderately injured.

IDF Chief of Staff orders investigation into clash with CNN

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders investigation into incident in which IDF soldiers violently clashed with a CNN crew, demanding findings and recommendations.

IDF Chief:

'We will persist and remove the threat'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours southern Lebanon with top commanders, declares Israel is at a historic crossroads to change the security reality from Tehran to Beirut.

'Existential threat'

IDF strikes Iran’s Arak heavy water and Yazd uranium plants

IAF strikes Iran’s heavy water plant in Arak and uranium extraction plant in Yazd. Arak, previously hit during Operation Rising Lion, targeted again after reconstruction attempts. Yazd processes raw materials essential for uranium enrichment.

IDF:

Footage from activities of 401st Brigade in southern Lebanon

A Hezbollah terrorist emerged from an underground shaft and was eliminated in a close-quarters encounter

IDF spokesman:

If Lebanese government will not disarm Hezbollah - the IDF will

Defrin says Hezbollah violating ceasefire, rebuilding forces in southern Lebanon, as IDF strikes targets, and warns it will act if not disarmed

Keep the army camp holy!

Is it permitted for three male soldiers and one female soldier - who is a driver or paramedic - to remain together in a Hummer (Humvee)?

IDF completes wave of strikes in Tehran

With the strikes, the IDF further degraded production capabilities and struck dozens of weapons production sites.

Officer and combat soldier seriously injured in Lebanon

An IDF officer and soldier were seriously injured overnight in an operational incident in southern Lebanon and evacuated to hospital.

After 18 years:

Israeli forces nab terrorist behind shooting attacks

Hamas terrorist behind 2008 shooting attacks, long sheltered by PA forces, was wounded while fleeing and arrested in a joint Yamam, IDF, and Shin Bet operation.

Indictment cleared for publication

Air Force officer leaked classified information for gambling

The indictment against an Air Force reserve officer and his partner has been published, revealing a serious case of using classified information for gambling purposes.

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky fell in combat in Lebanon

Sergeant Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, aged 21, from Jerusalem. Four other soldiers were injured in the incident.

Watch: Matzah baking in Syria

IDF reservists on the front in Syria film themselves baking Matzahs for the Passover holiday.

IDF eliminates senior Hezbollah anti-tank commander

Hassan Mohammad Bashir led hundreds of terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and commanded several terrorist cells that carried out continuous anti-tank fire toward northern Israel.

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Raids, eliminations, and strikes on terror targets in Lebanon

Brigade 226 has carried out over 200 strikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terrorist infrastructure.

Dramatic footage:

IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

IDF publishes footage of strikes on high-rise buildings in the Lebanese capital used as operational command centers by Hezbollah.

IDF destroys weapons production sites across Tehran, central Iran

Over 60 IAF fighters completed several waves of strikes, during which more than 150 munitions were used for dismantling key weapons production sites across Tehran and central Iran.

IDF Chief of Staff's grim warning

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir gave a stern warning to the cabinet as the military faces operational strain and a personnel shortage.

IDF expands ground op: 162nd Division joins fighting in Lebanon

Division 162 forces have joined Divisions 91 and 36 in recent days in expanding ground operations against Hezbollah terror targets.

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IDF troops eliminate 30 terrorists in southern Lebanon clashs

In recent days, IDF troops have eliminated over 30 Hezbollah terrorists, using airstrikes, tank fire, snipers, and drones.

Hashmonaim Brigade inducts new draft cycle before Lebanon

The Haredi brigade completed intensive combat training and will join the campaign in southern Lebanon.

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IDF destroys hundreds of terror targets in Lebanon

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon destroyed more than 350 terrorist targets and killed dozens of Hezbollah personnel. Numerous weapons were also discovered.

Watch: Gaza Division's largest exercise since October 7 massacre

Under fire and while fighting in Gaza, IDF's Gaza Division holds largescale, comprehensive exercise focusing on response to multi-casualty incidents, combined enemy attacks.

Captured terrorists admit 'We had no chance of succeeding'

Two days after the capture of two members of Hezbollah's elite unit, they testified in interrogation by AMAN's Unit 504 that they felt frustration with their commanders.

IDF soldier seriously injured by mortar fire in Lebanon

IDF soldier severely injured as a result of mortar fire in Lebanon. An officer and two additional soldiers lightly injured in the same incident.

Lebanon:

Battalion commander, two reservists wounded by rocket fire

A reserve soldier was severely injured as a result of a rocket fire toward IDF troops in Lebanon. In the same incident, a reserve battalion commander and another reservist were lightly wounded.

IDF chief to wounded troops:

You embody personal strength and the IDF’s fighting spirit

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited Rambam Health Care Campus and met with IDF troops who were wounded during operations in southern Lebanon as part of Operation Roaring Lion.

Exposed:

Samaria Hamas cell prepared underground prison for hostage

Security forces uncovered a Hamas-linked cell that carried out deadly attacks, plotted an abduction, and dug a tunnel intended to imprison an Israeli hostage.

Bodycam footage:

IDF special forces capture terrorist commander on Mount Dov

In a nighttime operation in Lebanon, IDF troops apprehended a cell commander of the terrorist organization 'Lebanese Resistance Brigades'

Lt. Col. S's transformation

The commander who gave up an overseas career to build a new unit

When the October 7 massacre occurred and the war with Hamas broke out, Lt. Col. (res.) “S" was working in a prestigious position abroad-but he decided to return to Israel and establish a battalion tasked with defending the eastern sector.

Clashes in Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorist squad eliminated, IDF soldier lightly wounded

Terrorists launched an anti-tank missile toward the forces. In a swift response, the troops engaged and eliminated the terrorists in a ground encounter.

After attempts to rebuild:

Iranian military industry suffers major blow

IAF strikes a major plant where the Iranian regime developed and produced explosive materials for a variety of weapons.

'Direct hit, Alpha, well done'

Watch: Loaded rocket launcher destroyed in Iran

IDF publishes footage of a strike on a ballistic missile launcher that was loaded and ready to be used for missile launches toward Israeli territory.

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Tunnel shaft from which 8 terrorists emerged destroyed

The Golani Brigade's combat team forces eliminated eight terrorists and destroyed a compound where the shaft from which they emerged was located.

Soldier stopped on main highway to help drivers and was run over

A soldier, on his way to operational activity in Lebanon, stopped on Route 6 to help the drivers of a broken-down vehicle and was hit by a passing car, 'He paid with his life for his willingness to help.'

Southern Lebanon:

Radwan Force terrorists surrender to infantrymen

Givati Brigade soldiers in southern Lebanon identified several armed Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists who were planning to fire an anti-tank missile; the terrorists subsequently surrendered.

IAF drops over 100 bombs on regime headquarters in Tehran

In widescale wave of strikes, IDF targeted several Iranian regime security organization headquarters and bases, as well as key weapons manufacturing sites.

Old bombs discovered in forgotten bunker now being used on Iran

Thousands of bombs originally intended for Egypt decades ago are now being used by the IDF in strikes on Iranian regime targets.

IDF Chief on Lebanon:

Operation has just begun, in the end, Hezbollah will remain alone

IDF senior command approves advancement of targeted ground operations in Lebanon, with IDF Chief Zamir declaring, 'This is a prolonged operation, and we are prepared for it.'

IDF probing whether soldier fire killed man in Misgav Am

The IDF is investigating whether Ofer Moskowitz was killed by misdirected artillery fire, after initial reports blamed Hezbollah fire.