News and updates about IDF

Lebanon:

Two soldiers moderately and lightly wounded by explosive drone

An IDF soldier was moderately wounded and another soldier was lightly wounded by an explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon. The two were evacuated for medical treatment.

Two soldiers moderately and lightly wounded by explosive drone

Dramatic footage:

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

Female combat photographer Staff Sgt. S., injured in southern Lebanon, captured the moment of the hit and her evacuation with her helmet cam.

IDF soldier identifies drone, is injured and evacuated

Hebron:

Hamas terrorists who planned shooting attack arrested

IDF soldiers in Hebron arrested three terrorists affiliated with a Hamas-linked terrorist network who planned to carry out a shooting attack in the immediate timeframe.

Hamas terrorists who planned shooting attack arrested

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers ahead of Shavuot

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited wounded in hospitals and emphasized that the IDF continues to operate in all theaters on high alert.

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers ahead of Shavuot

IDF launches new technological unit

The “Alumot" unit in the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate will operate with all branches and bodies within the IDF to adapt technological solutions to operational users.

IDF launches new technological unit

IDF releases footage from wounded combat photographer

One of the women in the IDF Spokesperson's Operational Documentation Platoon was seriously wounded yesterday in a battle in Lebanon. The IDF released the materials she filmed while under fire.

IDF releases footage from wounded combat photographer

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Armored Brigade commander's helicopter evacuation

Rambam Medical Center released footage of an Air Force helicopter landing that brought the commander of Armored Brigade 401, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.

Armored Brigade commander's helicopter evacuation

Rabbi's Letter To Pope:

'Itamar died respecting the sanctity of a church'

Rabbi Eliezer Weisz sent a sharply worded letter to Pope Leo XIV urging the Vatican to explicitly condemn the use of churches and other places of worship for military purposes during armed conflicts.

'Itamar died respecting the sanctity of a church'

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Reserve Battalion Commander suspected of looting in Lebanon

A reserve officer is suspected of looting a generator during fighting in southern Lebanon, loading it onto a military vehicle, and transporting it into Israeli territory.

Reserve Battalion Commander suspected of looting in Lebanon

Duvedan soldiers arrest terrorist who planned to commit an attack

In two undercover operations in under 12 hours, soldiers from the Duvdevan Unit arrested two wanted terrorists in Qabatiya and Shechem (Nablus).

Duvedan soldiers arrest terrorist who planned to commit an attack

PM, Katz on eastern border

“Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"

Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Defense Minister held a security tour of the 96th Division area. "We take into account that our enemies want to invade, the people of Israel trust you"

“Our enemies want to invade, we reinforce the defense line"

IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"

The IDF clarifies that the soldier was not tried for wearing a Messiah patch, but for a disciplinary offense.

IDF: Soldier was not punished over “Messiah Patch"

Chief of Staff

'IDF is on the highest level of alert'

Chief Staff Eyal Zamir, holds discussion with all division commanders. 'In every arena, we are removing threats and acting first and foremost to deepen the damage to the enemy and safeguard the security of our civilians and soldiers.'

'IDF is on the highest level of alert'

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

The Commander of the 401st Armoured Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, wounded, along with other soldiers, as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

Motive under investigation

Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin

Two people suffered minor and very minor injuries as a result of a ramming incident on Route 60 near the town of Ofra. Authorities are investigating whether it was terror-related.

Two hurt in ramming incident in Binyamin

Armed Bedouins attempt to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Bedouins arrived at the Nabi Musa training base and tried to steal military equipment and ammunition.

Armed Bedouins attempt to steal ammunition from IDF firing range

Southern Command chief:

Reduced sentence of soldier disciplined over uniform patch

Commanders of Nahal Brigade and 162nd Division recommend ten-day reduction of sentence for soldier who wore a 'Messiah' patch on his uniform.

Reduced sentence of soldier disciplined over uniform patch

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Southern Gaza:

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

The IAF, guided by the ground troops, eliminated the terrorist after he crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.

Terrorist who participated in October 7th eliminated

Nahal soldiers’ parents:

‘We will not remain silent over this injustice’

Parents of soldiers decry the punishment of a Nahal combat soldier who was sentenced to 30 days in jail and removed from combat service, saying the decision has badly damaged morale in the company.

‘We will not remain silent over this injustice’

Live:

IDF fighters take control of Gaza-bound flotilla

A naval operation hundreds of kilometers from Israel’s shores: Naval commando fighters have begun operating to stop the flotilla ships that departed from Turkey en route to the Gaza Strip

IDF fighters take control of Gaza-bound flotilla

UTJ MK:

Shortage of soldiers? Just politics

MK Meir Porush launched criticized the IDF after the military published data showing a shortage of roughly 12,000 conscript soldiers.

Shortage of soldiers? Just politics

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

A new military order applies Israel’s death penalty law for terrorists in Judea and Samaria, reshaping military court policy.

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

IDF reports shortage of 12,000 troops

The Manpower Directorate presented a plan to fill ranks across seven combat arenas, including the establishment of a new haredi brigade.

IDF reports shortage of 12,000 troops

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander

IDF confirms elimination of Bahaa Baroud, a commander in Hamas’ Operations Headquarters who operated to plan and advance numerous attacks on behalf of the terrorist organization.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas commander

Israel moves to protect lone soldiers before and after service

Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.

Israel moves to protect lone soldiers before and after service

Explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

Four soldiers were wounded, one severely, one moderately, and two lightly, as a result of an explosive device detonation in southern Lebanon.

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

Government approves:

IDF museum to open at former UNRWA complex

The government approved in a special session for Jerusalem Day the establishment of the new IDF museum, an advanced recruitment office and an office for the Minister of Defense in the former UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.

IDF museum to open at former UNRWA complex

IDF: Remotely piloted UAV makes emergency landing in Samaria

An IDF aircraft landed in Samaria following a technical malfunction.

IDF: Remotely piloted UAV makes emergency landing in Samaria

Dozens support combat soldier:

Protests outside Prison 10

Dozens protest outside Prison 10 against the jail sentence given to a Nahal soldier for wearing a 'Mashiach' patch. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir delayed soldier’s imprisonment until the evening.

Protests outside Prison 10

To feel loved:

Initiative supports IDF wives and new mothers during war

Lisa Goldenhirsh spoke to Dr. Hanna Katan about her project to deliver thousands of care packages to mothers of newborns whose husbands are serving in the war, 'Am Yisrael needs brave women who will give birth during very scary and uncertain times.'

Initiative supports IDF wives and new mothers during war

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Undercover soldiers arrest Arab who fled fatal crash scene

Israeli forces arrested the hit-and-run driver in the fatal crash near the village of Luban al-Sharqiyya that killed the late IDF soldier Netanel Ayala.

Undercover soldiers arrest Arab who fled fatal crash scene

In wake of 'Messiah' patch

Chief of Staff says victory is achieved by discipline

The IDF Chief of Staff says to commanders during the surprise General Staff exercise: “The path to victory goes through a disciplined, competent, and well-trained military, with fighting spirit and a strong sense of mission"

Chief of Staff says victory is achieved by discipline

Chief of Staff on eastern border: Prepare for surprise attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits General Staff exercise simulating widescale terrorist assault, says military must maintain constant readiness for surprise attacks on Israel’s borders.

Chief of Staff on eastern border: Prepare for surprise attack

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade, killed by anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah terrorists.

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

How the IDF is preparing against explosive drones

As part of expanding its response to the drone threat, the Israel Defense Forces has begun supplying forces operating in Lebanon with wire-mesh nets designed to protect against explosive drones.

How the IDF is preparing against explosive drones

Messiah patch controversy

Parents blast IDF over soldier’s punishment

Parents of Nahal soldiers demanded the IDF overturn a jail sentence given to a reservist over a 'Messiah' patch worn on his uniform.

Parents blast IDF over soldier’s punishment

30 days in prison for soldier wearing 'Messiah' patch

Nahal Brigade soldier sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment, commanders punished as well, after the Chief of Staff saw him wearing the unsanctioned patch.

30 days in prison for soldier wearing 'Messiah' patch

IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon infected with 'cave fever'

Seven IDF soldiers who were in Lebanon were diagnosed in recent days with cave fever, also known as "endemic relapsing fever," and were hospitalized in hospitals across the country.

IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon infected with 'cave fever'

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Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists

IDF publishes footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists

Over 2.5 years later

IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas terrorist Hamza Sharabasi, who infiltrated Nahal Oz during the October 7 massacre.

IDF settles the score with terrorist who infiltrated outpost

IDF Chief of Staff

'We are prepared from Judea and Samaria to Tehran'

Eyal Zamir conducted a situation assessment in northern Samaria and emphasized that the IDF is on constant alert.

'We are prepared from Judea and Samaria to Tehran'

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IDF strikes loaded and ready-to-fire Hezbollah missile launcher

IDF targeted a number of rocket launchers directed toward areas in which IDF soldiers are operating and toward Israeli territory.

IDF strikes loaded and ready-to-fire Hezbollah missile launcher

Hezbollah's largest drone attack yet

Hezbollah launched two waves of drone swarms toward the north. For the first time, the IDF identified a timed, large-scale attack on a single target inside Israel.

Hezbollah's largest drone attack yet

On northern border

Non-commissioned officer & soldier wounded by explosive drone

An IDF soldier was moderately injured and a reservist was slightly injured as a result of an explosive drone launched from Lebanon. IDF: "This is a violation of the ceasefire agreements."

Non-commissioned officer & soldier wounded by explosive drone

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Terrorist emerges from tunnel with weapon - and is eliminated

Soldiers operated 10 kilometers from the border to destroy launch sites. In the new footage, an armed terrorist is seen emerging from the ground and is immediately eliminated.

Terrorist emerges from tunnel with weapon - and is eliminated

Hezbollah attempts to fire missiles at Israeli aircraft

A short while ago, an unsuccessful attempt to launch a surface-to-air missile toward an Israeli Air Force aircraft was identified. No damage was caused, and no IDF soldiers were injured.

Hezbollah attempts to fire missiles at Israeli aircraft

IDF reveals footage from covert mission north of the Litani

The IDF released footage from a rare operation deep in Lebanese territory in which commandos crossed the Litani River and struck Hezbollah targets.

IDF reveals footage from covert mission north of the Litani

IDF establishes drone factory to be operated by haredim

The IDF has decided to establish a military production plant for suicide drones that will rely on about 200 haredi soldiers who will undergo technological training.

IDF establishes drone factory to be operated by haredim

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

An IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

Daring covert mission north of the Litani revealed

IDF commandos crossed the Litani River in a rare deep operation against Hezbollah, engaging terrorists in close-range clashes.

Daring covert mission north of the Litani revealed

Southern Lebanon:

Over 350 terrorists eliminated since ceasefire began

IDF struck 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities and loaded launchers ready to fire.

Over 350 terrorists eliminated since ceasefire began

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IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher

IDF eliminates a terrorist launch cell that attempted to transfer a rocket launcher on a truck after firing rockets toward IDF soldiers.

IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher

No injuries:

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles

Hezbollah launched several rockets and explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two drones struck unmanned engineering vehicles, damaging them

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

A soldier who was filmed disrespecting a Christian statue in southern Lebanon several weeks ago was sentenced to 21 days in military detention. His friend, who photographed the incident, will serve 14 days in military prison.

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

An IAF helicopter failed to take off while evacuating wounded troops out of southern Lebanon. An additional helicopter was dispatched while an IAF crew worked to repair the error.

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

100 operators, fewer than 10 killed:

How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

The IDF assesses that Hezbollah currently has about 100 explosive-drone operators, most of whom were trained during the last ceasefire in Lebanon.

How Hezbollah's explosive drone network operates

Citizens enraged at defense cuts in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has sharply reduced regional defense forces in the area, including fewer soldiers deployed and tougher requirements to be accepted to the units involved.

Citizens enraged at defense cuts in Judea and Samaria