News and updates about IDF

Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation

While the IDF initially stated that the sirens heard this evening in frontline communities were a “false identification," it is now becoming clear that at least two real incidents occurred in the sector.

Hezbollah's serious ceasefire violation

The punishment for the soldier who damaged a Jesus statue

The IDF announced the disciplinary actions it is taking against the soldier who was photographed damaging a statue of Jesus in Lebanon.

The punishment for the soldier who damaged a Jesus statue

Nadav Milo:

A quiet hero remembered

Friends and family remember Nadav Milo in a special Memorial Day video.

A quiet hero remembered

Salute to the Fallen:

Memorial Day flyover over Mount Herzl

The flyover used the traditional Missing Man formation, the worldwide salute to those no longer with their comrades.

Memorial Day flyover over Mount Herzl

Severe claims:

IDF worked to erase October 7th footage

A report reveals a special IDF unit gathered and controlled footage from the October 7 massacre, with claims some materials never reached families.

IDF worked to erase October 7th footage

Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops

Sergeant Elkana Navon, of blessed memory, fell in battle in Jenin about a year and a half ago. Two of.his soldiers spoke with Arutz Sheva about his character and legacy.

Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops

Chilling:

Yeshivat Elon Moreh publishes quotes from fallen students

The Elon Moreh Yeshiva published statements by ten of their students who have been killed in action since the war began.

Yeshivat Elon Moreh publishes quotes from fallen students

Golani Brigade commander:

'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'

The commander of the Golani Brigade delivered a radio address to his troops in Lebanon for Memorial Day, reminding them of the reason they would spend the day away from home.

'The best memorial is the ground we stand on'

The Warrior Teacher

Who was Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a military rabbi, captain in the IDF reserves, and beloved teacher at Himmelfarb Yeshiva High School in Jerusalem, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon in October 2024?

The Warrior Teacher

On base and in Lebanon:

Haredi brigade salutes the fallen

The Hasmonean Brigade troops marked Memorial Day at the brigade's base in Israel and on the front in Lebanon honoring Israel's fallen

Haredi brigade salutes the fallen

Hezbollah claims responsibility

Ceasefire violation: IED attack on IDF forces in Lebanon

The terrorist organization Hezbollah claimed responsibility this morning for detonating an explosive device against an armored IDF vehicle between the villages of Taybeh and Deir Seryan.

Ceasefire violation: IED attack on IDF forces in Lebanon

IDF and police officers accused of stealing millions

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against seven defendants, including officers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Police, accused of stealing tens of millions of shekels and attempting to obstruct the investigation.

IDF and police officers accused of stealing millions

IDF locates soldier suspected of damaging Jesus statue

The IDF located the soldier suspected of damaging a Christian statue of Jesus in the village of Debl in southern Lebanon.

IDF locates soldier suspected of damaging Jesus statue

Smuggling truck to Gaza

IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy

An IDF officer is indicted for allegedly smuggling goods into Gaza for millions, facing charges including aiding the enemy and taking bribes.

IDF Lieutenant charged with aiding the enemy

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

Sa'ar and Sikorski trade barbs over IDF conduct, war crimes claims, and antisemitism, as both sides sharply defend their positions.

Sa'ar slams Polish FM over “defamatory" accusations against IDF

Netanyahu: 'Stunned and saddened' by damage to Christian statue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns soldier for damaging Christian icon, stresses religious tolerance.

Netanyahu: 'Stunned and saddened' by damage to Christian statue

Foreign Minister apologizes after soldier smashes Jesus statue

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar apologizes to Christians worldwide after IDF soldier smashes statue of Jesus, promises 'strict measures' against soldier responsible.

Foreign Minister apologizes after soldier smashes Jesus statue

IDF investigates:

Soldier filmed smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

An image circulated online shows a soldier smashing a crucufix in the village of Deir Saryan. The IDF condemns the incident and has launched an investigation to determine if the image was genuine.

Soldier filmed smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

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Final rehearsals of flag-bearers for torch-lighting ceremony

About 125 flag-bearers from across the IDF will march on the Mount Herzl plaza in formations symbolizing technological innovation.

Final rehearsals of flag-bearers for torch-lighting ceremony

'You were so brave'

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Over 250 terrorists eliminated

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

162nd Division dismantled over 405 terrorist infrastructures, and located more than 1,000 weapons and munitions items in the Forward Defense Area.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah propaganda cameras

Following ceasefire:

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

Five divisions, alongside Israeli Navy forces, are operating concurrently south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon.

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

150 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated before ceasefire

In the 24 hours preceding the ceasefire, more than 150 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated and approximately 300 terrorist infrastructures in Lebanon were attacked.

150 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated before ceasefire

IDF freedom of action limited

Threat in Lebanon continues despite ceasefire

The serious incidents over the past weekend show that even during the ceasefire in Lebanon, the security situation on the ground remains complex and dangerous for IDF soldiers.

Threat in Lebanon continues despite ceasefire

Cleared for publication:

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Nine soldiers injured, including one seriously.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat fell in southern Lebanon

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

Knife-wielding terrorist killedin Mt. Hebron region

A knife-wielding terrorist was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the town of Negohot, located in the Mt. Hebron region.

Knife-wielding terrorist killedin Mt. Hebron region

Minutes before ceasefire:

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

Just hours before the ceasefire with Lebanon took effect, IDF elite soldiers conducted a special operation on Christofani Ridge in southern Lebanon, establishing an operational presence there.

IDF elite unit establishes presence 12km inside Lebanon

Revealed: Jews were attacked prior to terrorist's elimination

Court clears for publication that IDF soldier arrested in Samaria for eliminating terrorist acted only after Arabs attacked Jewish shepherds.

Revealed: Jews were attacked prior to terrorist's elimination

Special footage: Netzach Yehuda soldiers complete exercise

IDF soldiers from Battalion 941, suspended from operational action following conflict with CNN journalist, complete professional training exercise.

Special footage: Netzach Yehuda soldiers complete exercise

Force 100 soldiers return to the front

After the indictments were dropped, some of the soldiers have already returned to combat roles.

Force 100 soldiers return to the front

IDF soldier seriously wounded by rocket fire in Lebanon

Five soldiers were injured by rocket fire in southern Lebanon, one of them in serious condition and the rest were lightly injured. All the wounded were evacuated to hospital.

IDF soldier seriously wounded by rocket fire in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson

The political echelon will decide on a ceasefire in Lebanon

IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, addressed reports of an imminent ceasefire with Lebanon and said the military is prepared to continue fighting while awaiting instructions from the political leadership.

The political echelon will decide on a ceasefire in Lebanon

Meters from the troops: What a real-time strike looks like

The IDF has released audio recordings of radio communications between a battalion commander from the Givati Brigade and a combat helicopter pilot, demonstrating precise coordination of a strike carried out near troops in southern Lebanon.

Meters from the troops: What a real-time strike looks like

Encouragement under fire:

Rabbi Aviner enters Gaza to support troops

Rabbi Shlomo Aviner entered the combat zones in Gaza to deliver classes and inspirational speeches to the troops, and to give them encouragement to keep fighting.

Rabbi Aviner enters Gaza to support troops

Initial inquiry:

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

IDF initial inquiry finds that the 52nd Battalion's commander was hit by either shrapnel or ricochet from a shell fired by Israeli forces during a pursuit in southern Lebanon.

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

Under fire:

IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

IDF reservists operating in southern Lebanon found a launcher directed toward northern Israel alongside anti-tank missiles and additional weapons.

IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

IDF investigating

Commander of Battalion 52 seriously wounded in Lebanon

The commander of Battalion 52, Lt. Col. “A.", was seriously wounded today during operational activity in southern Lebanon. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Commander of Battalion 52 seriously wounded in Lebanon

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3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Three Hezbollah terrorists, including a terrorist from the terrorist organization's elite unit, "Radwan Force," surrendered to Givati ​​forces in Bint Jbeil.

3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Gaza:

IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Four underground tunnel routes in Gaza dismantled over the weekend east of the Yellow Line.

IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

IDF warns of increased fire from Lebanon

The IDF issued a warning that increase in fire from Lebanon is possible, likely targeting northern Israel.

IDF warns of increased fire from Lebanon

Bint Jbeil

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

Paratrooper Brigade forces eliminated the terrorist squad that wounded ten soldiers during a clash.

Terrorists who wounded 10 soldiers eliminated

Close-quarters gun battle

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon

Israeli Paratroopers conduct fierce and prolonged gun battle with Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil, leaving ten soldiers wounded, three of whom severely.

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon

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Soldiers honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust

Holocaust Remembrance Day was marked Tuesday morning across all active IDF combat zones, including Lebanon, Syria, Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza Strip.

Soldiers honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust

'True victory'

Son of survivors and granddaughter activate memorial siren

A Holocaust survivor’s son and his IDF officer granddaughter activated Israel’s national siren, symbolizing remembrance, continuity, and resilience.

Son of survivors and granddaughter activate memorial siren

From Treblinka to the IDF:

Yeshiva students sing Holocaust-era song at recruitment center

Hesder yeshiva students sang the Holocaust-era 'Ani Ma’amin' while awaiting induction, linking faith, remembrance, and service on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Yeshiva students sing Holocaust-era song at recruitment center

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Chief of Staff's message to paratroopers at Yad Vashem

Immediately after the conclusion of the state memorial ceremony for the Holocaust and heroism at Yad Vashem, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with a group of paratroopers who were present.

Chief of Staff's message to paratroopers at Yad Vashem

'We will not be deterred!'

IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day

IDF Chief LTG Eyal Zamir vows Israel will not be deterred, highlighting ongoing operations against Iran and a historic mission to eliminate threats.

IDF Chief's powerful message for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Terrorist involved in killing of 21 soldiers eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell that was planning to carry out an attack against IDF forces in the central Gaza Strip. Among those eliminated was a terrorist who was involved in the building collapse disaster in which 21 fighters were killed.

Terrorist involved in killing of 21 soldiers eliminated

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

Eight IDF soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon after an explosive drone fell, including two in moderate condition and six lightly injured.

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

'Eternal Darkness'

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

The IDF says over 250 Hezbollah terrorists, including senior commanders, were eliminated in major airstrikes across Lebanon during largest attack on Hezbollah since operation began.

IDF reveals success of massive airstrikes on Hezbollah

Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Troops located a terrorist cell that was planning to attack soldiers using explosive drones. The troops eliminated the terrorists using a drone.

Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in southern Lebanon

Two soldiers from 98th Division moderately injured from the impact of a rocket in southern Lebanon. The two have been evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured in southern Lebanon

Terrorist who abducted Hersh Goldberg-Polin eliminated

The IDF and the ISA eliminated a terrorist cell that posed a threat to IDF troops in the central Gaza Strip: Among those eliminated, a terrorist who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy from a bomb shelter in Re’im.

Terrorist who abducted Hersh Goldberg-Polin eliminated

Hezbollah weapons cache found in hospital

Hezbollah terrorists were identified conducting surveillance from a hospital window in Bint Jbeil and firing towards IDF soldiers in the area.

Hezbollah weapons cache found in hospital

The IDF's unusual response to the Cabinet Secretary

The IDF issued an unusual clarification after the Cabinet Secretary's remarks, emphasizing that the Chief of Staff did not express support for a specific conscription law but rather presented the need for a broad legislative response to the needs of the army.

The IDF's unusual response to the Cabinet Secretary

Golani avenges fallen comrade

Soldiers of Golani's 13th Battalion returned to the site in southern Lebanon where they lost a comrade and killed the terrorists responsible.

Golani avenges fallen comrade

Tulkarm:

IDF destroys lab manufacturing charges targeting IDF forces

Yahalom combat engineers raided a weapons production compound in a refugee camp, where approximately 200 pipe bombs and gas canisters intended for attacks on IDF vehicles were discovered.

IDF destroys lab manufacturing charges targeting IDF forces

Footage from Lebanon:

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd

A soldier killed a terrorist who tried to harm a Jewish shepherd in the area of Ofra.

IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd