IDF

Katz’s message to Syrian Pres. from Mt. Hermon summit

Defense Minister visits IDF troops at the summit of Mount Hermon and sends a message to Damascus: “As long as there are threats, the IDF will remain here."

Minister Smotrich:

'Monument should be destroyed - but not by individuals'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the terror memorial should have been removed long ago, but insisted that only the IDF has the authority to carry out such actions.

'A clear warning'

Watch: IDF strikes Hamas weapons sites in mosques

IDF launches series of strikes targeting five Hamas weapon storage facilities and a launch site inside mosques and alongside humanitarian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Northern Jerusalem:

IDF and police evacuate UNRWA compound

IDF, Israel Police, and Jerusalem Municipality began evacuating the UNRWA in Kafr Aqab.

Yeshiva student arrested in late-night military raid

Military Police officers in civilian clothes raided a family home in Haifa late at night and arrested a 22-year-old yeshiva graduate.

Terror attack foiled

IDF arrests son of terrorist slain last week

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrest Jenin terrorist Imam Hazzam, who allegedly planned an attack after his father was eliminated during a stabbing attempt.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons caches in Gaza mosques

According to the IDF, dozens of rifles were stored inside the Shati and Deir al-Balah area mosques in violation of international law.

In three months

13 kilometers of terror tunnels destroyed in Gaza

Paratroopers Brigade troops completed their defensive and infrastructure-clearing missions along the “Yellow Line." The tunnel in which the late Lt. Hadar Goldin was held was also destroyed.

‘Hamas stops at nothing’:

Drugs found hidden in Gaza aid supplies

World Central Kitchen staff discover 600 grams of hashish and 162 grams of illicit substances hidden inside humanitarian aid supplies in Gaza.

IDF officer injured in accidental shooting at military base

IDF officer moderately injured by accidental gunfire at Combat Engineering School in the Arava; Military Police launch investigation.

Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel after recent strikes

Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan focused on halting strikes and reducing tensions following recent Israeli military operations.

Three incidents overnight

Israelis enter Area A and are rescued

Three Israelis enter Area A overnight and are located. The Civil Administration stresses: “Entering Area A is life-threatening and prohibited by law."

Netanyahu warns Hamas to stop Gaza drone launches or face action

Netanyahu warns Hamas that continued drone, kite and balloon launches from Gaza will trigger intensified IDF action, including strikes on launch sites and operators.

Commander of Hamas weapons production site killed

Earlier today, the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters.

After hours-long manhunt

Terrorist who stabbed Israeli in Jordan Valley captured

The 16-year-old terrorist who stabbed and moderately wounded Elhcanan Hanania was captured following an IDF manhunt in the village of al-Auja, where he carried out the attack.

Terrorist tries to grab soldier’s weapon

.An attempted attack at Rimonim Junction ended with the terrorist being neutralized by a soldier, with no casualties.

Concern in Israel:

Hamas is pressuring the mediators

Hamas is pressuring mediators to issue a statement against Israel. Security forces express concern over kites sent toward the Gaza border.

Why Israel is moving attack helicopters north

Following an Air Force investigation into the October 7 massacre, Squadron 190 has relocated north as the IDF seeks faster response times and greater readiness along Israel’s northern border.

'Shameful'

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's WCK decision

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's decision not to pursue criminal probes over the 2024 deaths in Gaza of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.

IDF detains Hamas terrorist after crossing Gaza Yellow Line

IDF troops in central Gaza detain a Hamas terrorist armed with a knife after he crossed the Yellow Line and entered Israeli territory for questioning.

In Jenin

Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldier and is eliminated

Knife-wielding terrorist attempts to stab an IDF soldier in Jenin. The troops respond with gunfire and eliminate the attacker. No Israeli forces injured.

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

IDF troops simulate simultaneous attacks, mass-casualty incidents and threats to Israeli communities in major exercises focused on northern Samaria.

Syrian FM:

'Israel struck despite assurances no Turkish base was planned'

Syrian FM Asaad Al-Shaibani tells Axios that Israel struck Abu al-Duhur airbase despite assurances Syria had no plans for a permanent Turkish military presence.

WCK strike

Australia 'outraged' as Israel rules out criminal probe

Australia's Foreign Minister says she is "outraged" and will summon the Israeli envoy after Israel ruled out a criminal probe into 2024 Gaza strike that killed Australian aid worker and six colleagues.

IDF eliminates four Nukhba commanders in Gaza

IDF identifies four Nukhba commanders eliminated in a northern Gaza strike, including an October 7 infiltrator and three involved in attacks on troops.

Chief of Staff in Syria

'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

LTG Eyal Zamir tours security zone in southern Syria, warns escalation could develop on any front and praises reservists who have served hundreds of days since the war began.

IDF

Over 2 million tons of food entered Gaza since ceasefire

IDF details scope of humanitarian response in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire, says some 600 trucks enter daily and hospital bed capacity has increased by more than 50%.

Within less than 30 minutes:

IDF eliminates two terrorists in Gaza

IDF strikes commander in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Israel on October 7th. A short time later, the military eliminated a second commander who planned to attack IDF troops.

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Israeli security forces uncovered firearms, ammunition, pipe bombs, and a hand grenade in a series of raids across Judea and Samaria, arresting a Palestinian man in his 50s.

Chief of Staff finds new role for officer blocked from promotion

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected a promotion for Maj. Gen. Eliad Muati. Now, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has found a way to keep the senior officer in service.

Unusual strike at Gaza Port

Nukhba commanders gathered for meeting - IDF strikes

IDF strikes Nukhba commanders during a meeting in Shati, including a company commander and three platoon commanders. One of them participated in the October 7 massacre.

After 44 years:

Remains of last Sultan Yaqub MIA brought to Israel

IDF, Military Intelligence and Mossad return remains of Staff Sgt. Yehuda Katz, who fell in the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub and was missing for 44 years. His family was notified following his identification, completing the return of all missing soldiers from that battle.

Colombia

Israeli aid delegation has rescued 17 people after earthquake

Following the Colombian government’s declaration, operations are transitioning to the recovery phase.

Suspect detained for praising the October 7th massacre

Security forces raided a Hebron home after midnight and arrested a 37-year-old woman accused of severe incitement, supporting terrorism and glorifying terrorists in social media posts.

IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander involved in Oct. 7 abduction

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad commander Tareq Anwar Khamis Ra'i, who infiltrated Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7 and took part in abducting an Israeli civilian.

Footage from Qabatiya

Duvdevan Unit thwarts terror attacks, arrests wanted suspects

In a targeted operation, IDF searches roughly 100 structures and detains suspects. Simultaneously, elite Duvdevan unit apprehends two wanted individuals suspected of planning and executing terror attacks.

The new directive IDF troops in Gaza received

Following meetings between the Prime Minister and Trump administration envoys, troops in the Gaza Strip have officially been prohibited from continuing to expand the area under Israeli control.

Israel Museum:

Why were reservists prevented from entering with long weapons?

IDF reservists were asked to deposit their long weapons during a family visit to the Israel Museum, which cited museum security and international standards.

IDF preparing for days of combat

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists still underground in security zone

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists are believed trapped underground as the IDF strikes senior commanders and prepares for several days of combat after ceasefire violation.

Documents reveal:

Hamas's plan to open a northern front against Israel

Captured Hamas documents reveal more than a decade of efforts to establish a military infrastructure in Lebanon in coordination with Hezbollah and Iran, including plans for rockets, a 2,000-man fighting force and more.

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated

Wave of strikes in Lebanon after soldiers' injuries

The IDF carried out strikes overnight Sunday in the Ali Taher Ridge area of Lebanon, while also eliminating terrorist Abu Hassan Alaa, a senior commander in Hezbollah's Badr Unit.

IDF strikes Khan Yunis, eliminates senior Hamas commander

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Hudhaifa Qawari, who was involved in training, arms transport, and planning imminent attacks, in a southern Gaza strike.

'Largely undoing Oslo Accords'

Details of the plan to transfer authority to police

Arutz Sheva learns plans to shift civil enforcement in Area C to police could require doubling the Judea and Samaria force to about 3,000 officers.

Watch:

IDF embarks on humanitarian operation in Colombia

Home Front Command delegation departs for Colombia following logistical preparations.

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who held numerous hostages eliminated

IDF confirms elimination of Muhammad Mushtaha, who infiltrated Israel and held Tsachi Idan, Corporal Noa Marciano, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Ori Megidish, Naama Levy, and Matan Angrerst hostage.

Katz orders major change in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders a plan to shift civilian enforcement in Judea and Samaria from the IDF to police as the military focuses on security.

The X-factor against drones

IDF revives elite weapons course

The month-long course returns with lessons from combat, training on specialized weapons, and new tools to help elite units counter the growing drone threat.

Rescued in Hebron

Young woman abducted from central Israel group home

Woman in her 20s forcibly taken in a vehicle by her family members from the Dan region. A joint operation by police and IDF forces leads to her rescue in Hebron.

'Just like before Oct. 7'

Gaza lookouts sound the alarm

IDF lookouts warn Hamas terrorists are approaching Gaza's yellow line daily and say troops face delays obtaining authorization to open fire.

After erthquake

Israeli aid delegation departs for Colombia

The joint humanitarian delegation of the IDF, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Alliance of Brothers", will depart tonight for Columbia following the earthquake.

Footage from the scene:

Gaza District Police Chief eliminated in strike on vehicle

Commander of the Gaza District Police, Jamal Mahmoud Abu Kamil, was eliminated in an IDF strike on his car. Earlier in the day, the IDF eliminated a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis.

IDF changes course

Lawsuits of up to NIS 100,000 against outpost builders

The State Attorney’s Office and the IDF are advancing a new initiative under which those who establish illegal outposts will be required to bear the costs of their evacuation. Two lawsuits have been filed so far.

IDF:

Security forces dismantle two illegal outposts in Area B

IDF dismantles illegal outposts overnight; 51st Battalion soldiers prepare for security mission in Judea and Samaria.

Police ask IDF to let arrested soldier continue training

Police reportedly asked the IDF to allow a soldier arrested over a shooting incident in Binyamin to continue his training while investigators await forensic evidence linking his weapon to the wounded child.

ISA blocks recruits from combat service

Calls received by MK Son Har-Melech indicate that candidates destined for service in combat units were informed only on their draft day that the ISA opposes their serving in the army.

US rejects Katz’s announcement of troops in southern Lebanon

The US criticizes Defense Minister Katz’s call for a long-term presence in southern Lebanon, urging adherence to the agreed security framework.

Parashat Shoftim:

The Torah’s command not to fear

Our generation has been given something Jews prayed for over the course of centuries: the ability to defend ourselves in our own land.

'We will not withdraw':

Katz's order to the IDF in Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to prepare for a long-term stay in Lebanon, saying Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza.

Liberman: 50 Nukhba terrorists trained to invade Israeli town

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman says 50 Hamas Nukhba terrorists practiced a raid and takeover, IDF commanders were denied permission to strike them.

Four Palestinians face charges over attack on IDF soldier

Prosecutors move toward indictments after four suspects allegedly attacked a soldier near Susya, stole his weapon, and fled the scene.