IDF

Chief Rabbi: No blanket permit to break Shabbat for morale

Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber ruled that boosting soldiers' morale does not justify a blanket permit to desecrate Shabbat and urged major rulings be left to leading halakhic authorities.

'On immediate takeoff alert'

IDF Chief: 'We are prepared for action in Iran'

At the Air Force pilots graduation, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reviewed wartime achievements, October 7 lessons and warned Israel is ready to act.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad production commander

IDF strikes and eliminates Rashid Al-Qadhi, who played a central role in multiple processes within the terrorist organization’s production array.

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IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 551st Brigade demolished two Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun with a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reaching a depth of about 20 meters.

Not waiting for Hamas

The new migration plan for southern Gaza

The Board of Peace is planning to move Gazans to areas not under Hamas control before next winter as forces on the ground have begun practical preparations.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in October 7 abductions

The IDF and ISA eliminated a terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians and holding them in captivity

Golani families outraged over female singers at beret ceremony

An end-of-training ceremony for Golani Brigade soldiers at Golani Junction sparked disappointment among some religious soldiers and their families after organizers announced that women's singing would be included as part of the event.

Reservist soldier arrested for transferring weapons to criminals

An indictment filed this week accuses an IDF reservist of unlawfully removing his military-issued weapon from base and transferring it to another individual, allegedly for use in criminal activity.

Airborne operation

Watch: IDF troops raid dozens of buildings in Jenin

Forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals, including suspects who were planning to carry out a terror attack, an arms dealer, and suspects affiliated with the Hamas terrorist organization.

Soldiers dispute IDF statement on elimination of terrorist

Soldiers from the 679th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division in the security zone in southern Lebanon, are challenging the IDF's account that a dog handler from the Oketz working dog unit killed a Hezbollah terrorist.

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IDF teams operate in Venezuela

Home Front Command expert teams that arrived in the country as part of the Israeli Aid Delegation conducted structural assessments of buildings in cooperation with local authorities.

'Your spirit is tremendous'

Moving meeting between Netanyahu and wounded troops

Visiting wounded IDF soldiers at Rambam Hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised their resilience and said Israel is more united than it appears.

Footage from Lebanon:

Civilian bedroom turned into arms cache

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon uncovered weapons, explosives and Hezbollah flags hidden inside a civilian home in Tallousa.

Dramatic rescue:

Border Police extract 10 Israelis from Qalqilya

Border Police officers and IDF troops rescue 10 Israeli civilians who entered Qalqilya in an attempt to locate a stolen motorcycle, after dozens of Palestinian Arabs swarmed around them.

Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion at heart of smuggling operations

Eight soldiers in the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion charged in smuggling operations into Gaza, in which they allegedly earned tens of millions of shekels.

IDF eliminates Hamas training commander in northern Gaza strike

Overnight the IDF carried out an aerial strike in northern Gaza, eliminating Fadi Falah Ashour Daghmash, a commander in the training department of Hamas’s military wing.

How October 7 reshaped the IDF

According to a report, the IDF has introduced sweeping changes to its defense doctrine, readiness plans and command structure after October 7.

Israeli activists claim violent eviction from Syria

The Pioneers of the Bashan movement alleges excessive force during the evacuation, claiming teenagers were dragged, phones confiscated, and several activists detained.

IDF and Lebanese army prepare Hezbollah-free zone

The coordination effort is designed to create a shared operational framework and minimize the risk of friction or misunderstandings ahead of a planned pilot Israeli withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon.

PTSD:

Itzik Saidian attacks Torah Study Law

Itzik Saidian, who suffers from PTSD, spoke to Knesset committee on the Basic Law: Torah Study and called for IDF soldiers to be placed at the top of the national order of priorities.

October 7th massacre

This is how the intelligence failure happened

Major General (res.) Roni Numa, tasked with investigating failures that led to the massacre, shares how the reliance on technology caused a real-time intelligence disaster.

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons shipment

The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and a truck used to transfer weapons in southern Lebanon.

IDF week in review:

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

The IDF published a summary of the operations conducted by troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.

Psagot in mourning:

Lt. Col. (res.) Shaike Megiddo passes away

Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Shaike Megiddo, 55, a resident of Psagot, passed away after contracting a severe bacterial infection affecting his heart while serving in the reserve duty.

Terrorist who abducted soldier and held hostages eliminated

IDF eliminated Muhammad Na’im Jandiya, who oversaw the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, abducted Cpt. Daniel Perez, and held three Israelis hostage.

IDF honors US air defense battery for wartime service

IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir presented a certificate of appreciation to a US air defense battery for its contribution to Israel's defense during the war.

Bodycam footage:

Troops arrest Arabs who assaulted hassidim

Duvdevan Unit soldiers raid Mukhmas, arresting Arabs who assaulted and chased Breslov hassidim who entered the village while fleeing police.

IDF warns:

Hamas building up its strength with Iranian financial support

Tzav 9 calls for an immediate halt to entry of trucks to Gaza after IDF warns that Iran is financing aid and Hamas is seizing control of hundreds of trucks every day.

Minister of Defense:

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

At a 1,000-day war assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF must be ready at any time for an independent strike on Iran, adding that 83% of tunnels in Gaza’s “yellow line" area have been destroyed.

Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion, suspect arrested

A Palestinian Arab fled in an Israeli-registered vehicle after assaulting a Jew at the Keren Farm near Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.

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Givati Brigade completes eight-month deployment in Lebanon

Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, says fighters changed security reality in North for years to come, thanking them on behalf of the region’s residents.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

IAF eliminates a terrorist who exited one of the access shafts of the underground terror infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and posed an immediate threat to troops.

Drama: Suspected kidnapping ends in miracle

IDF forces rush to village following reports of vehicle attacked and concerns for passengers' lives.

Earthquake response:

Israeli aid delegation arrives in Venezuela

A preliminary team from the Israeli humanitarian assistance delegation landed in Venezuela, where they began coordinating with local authorities in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes.

Southern Gaza:

IDF eliminates terrorist who advanced attacks against troops

Adel Jihad Mohammad Asfour, a Hamas platoon commander who advanced sniper and explosive device attacks against IDF troops, was eliminated.

From plane to ceremony:

The surprise that waited for a haredi soldier

Netzah Yehuda soldiers completed their beret march as one mother flew from abroad to attend, with the battalion set for operations in Lebanon.

IDF warns:

Hamas preparing for next war

Hamas is actively recruiting youths, ramping up training for its Nukhba units, manufacturing hundreds of explosive devices and rockets each month, and working to expand its smuggling networks.

Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

Series of eliminations in Gaza

Security officials report a series of targeted killings in Gaza in recent days, including a battalion commander in Hamas’s Rafah Brigade and two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives who took part in the 10/7 massacre.

PM to troops in Southern Lebanon

We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

Netanyahu, Katz and the deputy chief of staff toured the security strip in southern Lebanon.

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Undercover officers arrest weapons smugglers in the Negev

Undercover Border Police officers from the Southern District, together with the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and IDF, arrested four suspects involved in weapons smuggling in military firing zones in the Paran sector.

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

Severe security blunder

Syrian civilians find lost classified IDF communications device

The IDF changed encryption systems after a classified communications device was lost and taken by Syrian residents.

Clashes during the demolition of homes in Samaria homestead

Police stormed a homestead in Samaria and demolished the homes of families living there. A resident tied himself to the roof of the building to delay the eviction.

IDF strikes Hamas underground site in central Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in underground infrastructure sites located near schools and international organizations.

Tunnel in which Hadar Goldin was held sealed

IDF soldiers have completed the sealing of the 10-mile long underground tunnel in which LT Hadar Goldin, was held.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

Women in the IDF

Katz directs military to avoid conflict with religious public

Defense Minister Israel Katz says he ordered the IDF to expand women's service while avoiding conflicts with religious values and servicemembers.

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Two Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested in separate operations after allegedly posting online content praising terrorism and the October 7 massacre.

19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead

Yehonatan Leo Rigo, 19, from Tzur Hadassah, was found dead on Friday and brought for burial at Mount Herzl. The Military Police opened an investigation.

1,000 days of war:

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

Poll:

Religious enlistment more important than mixed-gender units

A poll found that the Israeli public is divided almost evenly on whether to integrate women into armored units versus making adjustments for religious soldiers.

80 tons of explosives

IDF destroys massive Hezbollah terror tunnel in southern Lebanon

IDF destroys a Hezbollah underground infrastructure spanning over 200 meters in length and reaching a depth of more than 25 meters in the Majdal Zoun area.

Report:

IDF told Hamas is rebuilding, readying for war

According to a report, senior IDF officers warned Hamas is rebuilding its forces while US opposition is delaying renewed military action.

IDF:

Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

The IDF announced that an inquiry found that an explosive drone penetrated the tank that carried the commander of the 52nd Battalion and three of his soldiers.

Terror attack foiled |Commandos pull terrorist from his bed

A terrorist near Shechem who had previously evaded several arrest attempts and was planning to carry out an attack in the coming days was apprehended.

Chief of Staff

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

Chief of Staff Zamir addressed the ceasefire agreement signed with Beirut for the first time and sent a warning to Tehran and Hezbollah.

Tearful farewell at grave of fallen soldier

A week after he was killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon, the family and friends of Nave Habshoosh gathered for a memorial service and farewell.

IDF thwarts infiltration attempt from southern Syria

Etzioni Brigade and Division 210 forces eliminated two armed terrorists last night in the security zone in southern Syria, about one kilometer from the Israeli border, IDF assesses they were operatives of a local terrorist organization.

Lebanon:

Hezbollah terrorists armed with RPG launchers eliminated

Troops from the Egoz Unit identified an anti-tank missile squad belonging to the terrorist organization in the Nabatieh area. An Israeli Air Force aircraft was dispatched and eliminated the terrorists.