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Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

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IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon

Troops have been operating in southern Lebanon to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and prevent attempts by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rearm.

IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon

IDF orders electronic monitoring of Israeli from Judea

A Har Hebron resident arrested about a month ago was summoned for questioning and was placed under administrative restriction orders and ordered to electronic monitoring.

IDF orders electronic monitoring of Israeli from Judea

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

Israeli forces arrested an Arab identified with Hamas on suspicion of incitement to terrorism on social media and support for terrorists.

Hamas supporter who incited terror arrested

IDF sergeant indicted for abuse of subordinates

An indictment was filed with the Southern Military Court against a sergeant for severe abuse and improper conduct toward two soldiers.

IDF sergeant indicted for abuse of subordinates

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon

The IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon, stating they were used to plan attacks against Israel and that the groups cynically use civilians as human shields, violating ceasefire agreements.

IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon

Soldiers' families protest plan to bring women into Armored Corps

Families and activists protest at IDF ceremony, stressing integration of women in the Armored Corps will undermine IDF values and operational readiness.

Soldiers' families protest plan to bring women into Armored Corps

IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza

Reuters publishes IDF assessment warning that Hamas is utilizing ceasefire to retake control of Gaza.

IDF warns: Hamas retaking control of Gaza

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IDF arrests two terrorists in Shechem

IDF forces carried out counterterrorism operations in Shechem during which a terrorist previously identified with “Lion’s Den" and an additional terrorist were arrested.

IDF arrests two terrorists in Shechem

No concessions approved as IDF maintains Ramadan operations

IDF Central Command remains on high alert during Ramadan, continuing counterterror operations and deploying 21 battalions across Judea and Samaria.

No concessions approved as IDF maintains Ramadan operations

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Arab mob attacks Jewish herders, terrorist neutralized

A mob of dozens of Arab rioters attacked Jewish cattle herders and IDF soldiers, soldier fires at rioter.

Arab mob attacks Jewish herders, terrorist neutralized

Footage from Gaza:

IDF exposes kilometer-long terror tunnel

IDF troops in northern Gaza located and dismantled a kilometer-long tunnel in which explosive devices and several hideouts used by Hamas terrorists were located.

IDF exposes kilometer-long terror tunnel

How the IDF gathered critical info on hostages in Gaza tunnels

Mako report reveals how the security establishment managed to gather information on hostages held captive in Gaza's tunnels.

How the IDF gathered critical info on hostages in Gaza tunnels

Mother Of Fallen Soldier:

'I'm not angry - at the soldier or the army'

Hadas, the mother of Sgt. Ofri Yafe, a soldier in the Paratroopers reconnaissance unit who was killed in crossfire during an operation in Khan Yunis, spoke about a message she received from one of her son’s comrades apologizing for his fate.

'I'm not angry - at the soldier or the army'

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IDF demolishes house of terrorist who killed Aharon Cohen

IDF forces demolished the house of the terrorist who carried out the attack at Gush Etzion Junction three months ago.

IDF  demolishes house of terrorist who killed Aharon Cohen

Family kept in dark:

Former IDF soldier dies mysteriously in prison

After serving as a combat soldier for three years, Hassan Kashahala on suspision of belonging to the Islamic State, but was never indicted. His body is being withheld, and his family has no information on his death.

Former IDF soldier dies mysteriously in prison

Rabbis oppose women serving in Armored Corps

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis express strong opposition to the Armored Corps' pilot to integrate women into offensive combat roles as well as border security forces due to religious issues.

Rabbis oppose women serving in Armored Corps

In Jericho operation

ISIS cell planning attack arrested

Jerusalem Border Police and IDF forces arrested four terrorists belonging to ISIS in Jericho, on suspicion that they planned to promote terrorist activity and carry out an attack.

ISIS cell planning attack arrested

In the Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

Three Palestinian Arab children played with an explosive near an IDF live-fire in the Jordan Valley. One of them was killed and two others were seriously injured

Palestinian Arab child killed by IDF unexploded ordnance

At Idan Amedi concert

Rom Braslavski: I am here thanks to you

Former hostage Rom Braslavski thanks IDF soldiers during a tribute evening at an Idan Amedi concert, moving the audience. "I salute you."

Rom Braslavski: I am here thanks to you

Helmet cam footage

Undercover operatives arrest suspected terrorist near Qalqilya

Undercover Border Police officers from the Judea and Samaria district and IDF soldiers, under the guidance of the Shin Bet, arrested a terrorist suspect involved in terrorist activity during a nighttime operation in the Qalqilya area.

Undercover operatives arrest suspected terrorist near Qalqilya

After neutralizing terrorist

Nova festival security officer questioned by military police

IDF reservist Elkana Federman opened up about his feelings after being summoned for interrogation eight months after neutralizing a terrorist.

Nova festival security officer questioned by military police

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

LTG Eyal Zamir tells reserve commanders 2026 will bring intensified operations, structural reforms, and expanded support for reservists.

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'

At a Knesset session, a female religious combat paramedic shared the challenges she faced during her mixed-gender service, but stressed that it is possible to maintain a religious lifestyle.

Religious female soldier speaks out: 'I never compromised'

This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett responds to destructive haredi riot, suggesting complete end to funding and solution for haredi enlistment in the IDF.

This is Naftali Bennett's plan for drafting haredim

IDF:

Hamas code for October 7th massacre

The IDF estimates that Hamas’s military wing used an agreed-upon sequence of emojis as the signal to launch the October 7 massacre, as had also occurred in previous attempts.

Hamas code for October 7th massacre

Israelis attempting to enter Syria arrested

Activists aiming to settle in IDF-controlled area of Syria escorted back to Israel.

Israelis attempting to enter Syria arrested

IDF Chief to assaulted soldiers: This is an intolerable reality

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the two IDF commanders attacked by haredim in Bnei Brak, pledging to investigate the incident to ensure it does not happen again.

IDF Chief to assaulted soldiers: This is an intolerable reality

Terrorist who participated in October 7th massacre eliminated

IDF responded to ceasefire violations by eliminating several senior terrorists, including the Head of the Islamic Jihad’s Nukhba Array in the Central Camps sector.

Terrorist who participated in October 7th massacre eliminated

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the riot against soldiers in Bnei Brak as sacrilegious and demanded haredi leaders condemn them.

'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'

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Female soldiers attacked in Bnei Brak, rescued by police

Commanders from the Education Corps came to Bnei Brak, apparently to visit one of their soldiers, were attacked by a mob and rescued by the police.

Female soldiers attacked in Bnei Brak, rescued by police

Under the haze

Half of drone smuggling attempts on Egypt border succeed

Poor visibility and the heavy haze that affected the area served as ideal cover for smugglers, who managed to infiltrate a large number of drones into Israeli territory.

Half of drone smuggling attempts on Egypt border succeed

95% of illegal Palestinian Arab entrants caught were released

Approximately 95% of illegal entrants captured by security forces along the seam line in Judea and Samaria during the war were released without indictments being filed against them.

95% of illegal Palestinian Arab entrants caught were released

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Full Gaza demilitarization and Hamas disarmament still the goal'

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir assesses Gaza's Rafah area, emphasizing the dismantling of Hamas' infrastructure.

'Full Gaza demilitarization and Hamas disarmament still the goal'

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Israeli navy prepares for the next threat

The exercise, led by the missile boat flotilla and in coordination with all branches, simulated sea-based infiltrations and multi-theater threats, deriving lessons from the war.

Israeli navy prepares for the next threat

Egypt pushing for deployment of international force in Gaza

The Egyptian foreign minister expresses full support for the National Committee for the Management of the Gaza Strip and emphasizes the effort to base the ceasefire agreement on solid foundations.

Egypt pushing for deployment of international force in Gaza

The IDF's unusual message to Iranians

Military urges 'patriotic Iranians' to contact official channels for cooperation, hours after leaders discuss Iran and ongoing nuclear negotiations.

The IDF's unusual message to Iranians

2025:

746 requests submitted to dismiss reserve soldiers

The Defense Ministry committee in charge of safeguarding the rights of reserve soldiers handled 1,489 inquiries over the past year, with a significant rise in claims.

746 requests submitted to dismiss reserve soldiers

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IDF practices responses to extreme scenarios in Golan Heights

As part of a series of drills aimed at strengthening community defense readiness, an additional exercise has been completed in Golan Heights communities.

IDF practices responses to extreme scenarios in Golan Heights

Suspicion: Psychological warfare at IDF Base

The IDF suspects that unidentified individuals took control of a WhatsApp group of Air Force soldiers at the Palmachim base. As a result, procedures for securing information have been tightened.

Suspicion: Psychological warfare at IDF Base

Chief of Staff vows overhaul of IDF at new division opening

At the launch of Division 38, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced sweeping structural reforms, including the dissolution of a decades-old corps, a major expansion of ground forces, and a renewed focus on multi-front warfare.

Chief of Staff vows overhaul of IDF at new division opening

"עושים היסטוריה" | צפו:

Hashmonaim Brigade’s first battalion declared operational

The “Yonatan" Battalion completed its first exercise in the Golan Heights, in open and built-up areas, and was declared operational, marking a milestone for the Hashmonaim Brigade.

Hashmonaim Brigade’s first battalion declared operational

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Soldiers reenact elimination of four terrorists in eastern Rafah

Israeli forces who neutralized four terrorists in eastern Rafah describe how they engaged the attackers in close-quarters combat and coordinated with armored units-without sustaining any casualties.

Soldiers reenact elimination of four terrorists in eastern Rafah

Alexandroni Brigade Dep Com

'No tunnels crossing into Israeli territory'

Lieutenant Colonel M. reveals the technological detection capabilities that have prevented underground infiltrations into communities near the Gaza border.

'No tunnels crossing into Israeli territory'

IDF reduces reserves recruitment scope

The IDF reveals failures in manpower management over the last two years and admits: "We recruited thousands of reservists unnecessarily."

IDF reduces reserves recruitment scope

IDF apologizes to haredi draft dodger: "An exceptional case"

The IDF issued an apology to a haredi draft dodger who was arrested and prevented from wearing tefillin for several hours.

IDF apologizes to haredi draft dodger: "An exceptional case"

IDF strikes terrorists who crossed Yellow Line, 1 eliminated

IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified several terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to them.

IDF strikes terrorists who crossed Yellow Line, 1 eliminated

Cleared for publication:

Captain Tomer Aiges named as Unit 8200 officer who died in prison

Captain Tomer Aiges, 24, was an intelligence officer accused of serious security offenses who died under mysterious circumstances in a military prison.

Captain Tomer Aiges named as Unit 8200 officer who died in prison

Terrorist attacks female soldier in Jordan Valley

Terrorist frees himself from handcuffs, attacks female IDF soldier at military base.

Terrorist attacks female soldier in Jordan Valley

Siren in Karmei Tzur

IDF hunts suspected infiltrators near community fence

Siren sounds in Karmei Tzur after two suspects seen near the community fence. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces search the area and reinforce security.

IDF hunts suspected infiltrators near community fence

Ceasefire violated again:

IDF eliminates terrorist near Yellow Line

IDF troops eliminate a terrorist who approached forces near the Yellow Line and strike Hamas sites after ceasefire violations, stressing they will act against any immediate threat.

IDF eliminates terrorist near Yellow Line

After ceasefire violation

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, in response to a violation of the ceasefire agreement in which terrorists fired shots toward IDF troops operating in the area of the Yellow Line.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip

IDF arrests civilians who crossed the fence into Gaza

IDF spokesperson reports that military forces arrested a number of Israeli civilians who crossed the fence into Gaza and returned them safely.

IDF arrests civilians who crossed the fence into Gaza

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Defense Ministry inks $130m deal with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli systems on CH-53K helicopters.

IDF upgrades helicopters with new Israeli technologies

Amid fears of terrorist retaliation:

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

After eliminating terror leaders in the war, IDF boosts security for senior officers and military delegations.

IDF to significantly expand senior officers’ protection unit

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, head of a Hamas terrorist cell, who murdered Corporal Noa Marciano in captivity.

Terrorist who murdered hostage Noa Marciano eliminated

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Ali Raziana, who served as the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Islamic Jihad terror organization.

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

New footage reveals

How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

During IDF operations in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, a cynical manipulation by Hamas was exposed, where they used ambulances to transport terrorists and weapons.

How Hamas exploits emergency systems in Gaza for terror

In response to officer’s injury

IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

A Hamas commander who led the terrorist attack in Nir Oz on October 7 was eliminated in a targeted strike in the southern Gaza Strip, in response to the serious injury of an officer in Gaza.

IDF eliminates commander of Nir Oz attack

Wearing a hat and suit:

This is how a haredi draft dodger escaped arrest

Yeshiva students foil military police arrest in Jerusalem’s Gilo, helping draft-dodger escape amid fears of unrest.

This is how a haredi draft dodger escaped arrest