Northern Command

IDF Chief in the north:

IDF prepared to resume combat against Iran immediately

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approves continued combat plans in the north, vows intensified strikes on Hezbollah amid ongoing operations

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.

Chief of Staff in north:

'We will respond to any ceasefire violation'

During a situational assessment at the 91st Division, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir cited recent eliminations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah figures and stressed that any breach of the ceasefire will be answered decisively.

Northern border

Northern Command chief: 'We are on high alert'

MG Rafi Milo visited the Golan Heights, where he commended the troops and stressed: 'We cannot wait for the enemy to attack; we must be proactive.'

Zamir:

IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

Northern Command chief:

'We are operating decisively in the As-Suwayda area'

The Commander of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, warns that riots near the northern border divert efforts from the operation to protect the Druze in Syria from the Syrian regime.

Chief of Staff in Syria:

We are holding key positions with strategic significance

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour and situational assessment in Syria. 'We don’t know how things will develop here, but our presence has significant security importance.'

Chief of Staff on north border:

We continue strengthening defense while demonstrating initiative

LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment on the Lebanese border and met with the commanders operating in the sector.

After threatening not to serve:

IDF dismisses anti-government activist from reserve duty

Dror Gavish, an officer in the reserves and leader of the anti-government Kaplan Force, was permanently dismissed from reserve duty after he threatened not to report for duty to protest the government.

IDF Northern Command head:

We'll aggressively enforce ceasefire, won't let Hezbollah return

Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, says IDF ready to resume combat in Lebanon if Hezbollah 'makes a mistake.'

Defense Minister Katz:

'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Newly-appointed Defense Minister visits Northern Command, says 'We will not agree to any ceasefires, we will not take our foot off the pedal' against Hezbollah.

During patrol in Lebanon

Head of IDF's Northern Command lightly injured in accident

Major General Ori Gordin lightly injured when his patrol vehicle overturns while in Lebanon. He underwent a series of tests at the hospital and resumed normal activities.

'The IDF needs to be larger'

IDF Chief of Staff discusses haredi conscription

LTG Herzi Halevi told reservists about a haredi soldier he met, and stated: 'Our question is how we create many more like him."

Ground op in Lebanon?

IDF appoves plans for northern front

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, together with many division commanders, have been approving plans for the coming days at the Northern Command.

Minister Gallant:

'Past week was hardest for Hezbollah in its history'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command headquarters and stated: 'The action taken by the IDF in Dahieh is significant, important, and powerful.'

Northern Command chief:

We've significantly harmed Hezbollah, we are at a point of change

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, met with the heads of the local authorities in the north.

Northern Israel:

Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

The forces practiced combat scenarios in which they improved their tactical skills, including movement in dense terrain, advancing along mountain terrain, and directing firepower in enemy territory.

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade practiced combat on enemy territory while practicing movement through thicketed terrain, mountainous terrain, and activating fire.

Northern Command chief:

When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

'When the moment comes and we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive; the residents have our back and we are aiming our weapons at the enemy,' MG Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, says.

'Voice from the North'

Former IDF band lead singer's tribute to northern Israel

During his military service, Eliad Eliyahu wrote the song "Voice from the North" for the band. Now, due to the unimaginable situation in northern Israel where he resides, he is renewing it.

Watch:

IDF reservists practice warfare in the north

In the last week, reserve soldiers of the 5th Brigade and the 769th Brigade carried out exercises to strengthen their readiness for various combat scenarios in defense of the northern communities.

Gallant in the north:

'We are achieving readiness and preparing for every scenario'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an operational situation assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command and committed to 'change the situation in the north.'

IDF completes General Staff exercise in the north

The exercise included scenarios simulating an expanded war in the northern arena, as well as multi-arena warfare.

Netanyahu in north:

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the head of Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, about the detailed operational plans in the sector.

IDF assessment before the war:

Forces in north would not be able to repel Hezbollah attack

One month before the war began, the commander of the 300th Brigade predicted that if Hezbollah launched an attack, it would manage to break all lines of defense and capture bases and communities.

Chief of Staff:

Soldiers in north have 'high level of readiness'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in northern command after civilian murdered in Hezbollah missile attack.

IDF's preparation of emergency storage for reserve mobilization

Commanders of the regular and reserve units are prepared to summon and equip all the required soldiers in just a few hours and transport them to the front line for defensive and offensive missions.

IDF General:

'We are determined to repel Hezbollah'

The commander of the Northern Command reassures residents of the north that the IDF will restore security to the region.

Northern Command commander:

'We are at war and it doesn't end with Hezbollah'

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin, discussed the situation on the northern border and said that Israel successfully thwarted a large number of terrorist operatives.

IDF Northern Commander:

'An attack will be launched with great intensity'

MG Ori Gordin met with the security coordinators of communities in northern Israel and told them they are 'the protective force and an integral part of our defensive systems.'

Combat in winter weather

IDF continues to prepare for war in the north

Training included joint exercises of armored forces, combat engineering, infantry, and artillery forces in thicket, mountainous, and complex areas.

Preparing for war:

Troops who left Gaza begin training in the north

After completing an intense combat operation in the Gaza Strip, the 188th Brigade began a series of intensive exercises to strengthen the skills and preparedness of the brigade's soldiers.

US Ambassador vists IDF Northern Command

Officials discussed the understanding that Israel cannot revert to the security conditions that were in place prior to October 7th.

Pence visits IDF’s Northern Command

Former US Vice President meets soldiers who have been protecting the northern border since October 7.

IDF Chief of Staff in north:

'We will not return the residents without security'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that it will take time to safely return residents to their homes in northern Israel.

Gallant in the north:

'We pushed Hezbollah back, we will not go back to the past'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situation assessment in the north, and promised to change the security situation in the area.

Top IDF commander: 'We do not stop for a moment'

Ori Gordin, Commander of IDF's Northern Command, warns against attempts to attack Israel. 'Our strength is in our unity & excellent people.'

Defense Minister

'If Hezbollah starts a war, we'll strike with full force'

Minister Gallant visits Northern Command during “Firm Hand” exercise. 'To any weapon our enemies are developing, we have a better response.'

Netanyahu: Whoever needs a reminder of our red lines will get it

PM, Defense Minister hold security assessment at IDF Northern Command headquarters.

Huge IDF exercise:

8,000 troops plus 5,000 reservists in special call-up

"Warm Winter Two" is designed to enhance combat readiness in the north of Israel.

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

Brigadier General Shay Klapper takes over command oft he Galilee Division, replacing Brig. Gen. Shlomi Binder.

Gantz: Hezbollah will pay a heavy price if it challenges us

Defense Minister completes tour of IDF Northern Command, says IDF is prepared for any threat.

Bennett: Syria is Iran's Vietnam

DM Bennett, Chief of Staff Kochavi attend large-scale military exercise in the IDF Northern Command.

'Defeat the enemy in a decisive and crushing manner'

Bennett in Northern Corps exercise: 'The era of wars that end in a draw must end. IDF forces are in good shape and high motivation level.'

Senior officer suspended for major intel security breach

High-ranking officer held, suspended over as Northern Corps undergoes major exercise.

Is Northern Command ready for war?

IDF forces in north conduct surprise exercise to examine regional forces speed of movement.

Netanyahu: We'll Strike Whomever Tries to Strike Us

Prime Minister tours northern theater, warns unfrozen Iranian assets will flow to forces opposing Israel.

Fear Mongering? IDF Briefing Causes Alarm in Northern Galilee

Senior officer told reporters Hezbollah could seize parts of the Galilee, causing residents to react in fear.

Northern Command Warns: Situation with Hezbollah 'Explosive'

IDF official says Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes, use 'all of its capabilities' in the event of a 'Third Lebanon War'.

Hezbollah Terrorists Infiltrated Israel, Investigation Reveals

IDF investigation into Friday night shelling incident shows armed terrorists penetrated well into Israel's side of the border.

IDF Soldiers Scrambled in North for Surprise Drill

IDF soldiers scrambled without warning early Wednesday for a surprise drill designed to test their “fitness and readiness” in the north.

Lt. Col. Dismissed for 'Leadership Failures'

Battalion commander's dismissal letter notes accident that killed a soldier but does not blame him directly.

Commander Who Forgot Soldier in Ramallah Dismissed

Lt. Colonel Muli Cohen was dismissed from command of the 74th Armored Brigade for leaving a soldier behind in Ramallah.