Defense/Security (Page 1)


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Harel Sharvit, killed in battle, marked Hanukkah 2023 in Gaza

Exactly one year ago, Harel Sharvit celebrated Hanukkah 2023 in Gaza, singing 'Al Hanissim' beside the holiday lights. Watch.

Harel Sharvit, killed in battle, marked Hanukkah 2023 in Gaza

IDF evacuates civilians near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

IDF, ISA, carry out intelligence-based operation targeting terror infrastructure and operatives near Jabaliya's Kamal Adwan Hospital.

IDF evacuates civilians near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

At the Janta Crossing on the Syria-Lebanon border, IAF planes strike weapons smuggling infrastructure serving Hezbollah terror group.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure on Syria-Lebanon border

Terror in central Israel:

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, murdered in Herzliya terror attack

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, dies of her wounds following Herzliya stabbing attack; terrorist neutralized and captured.

Ludmilla Lipovsky, 83, murdered in Herzliya terror attack

Photos:

Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes photos of the preparations and the takeoff of Israel Air Force planes for Thursday’s strikes in Yemen.

Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea

Sirens sounded in many towns across central Israel, the Shfela (Lowlands) and Judea. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. 18 people treated for injuries suffered on the way to shelter, two treated for anxiety.

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea

Cleared for publication:

Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza

During the incident in which Major Shriebman fell, a soldier in the Multidimensional Unit (888) was severely injured. In an additional incident, a tank commander in the 9th Battalion, 401st Iron Tracks Brigade, was severely injured.

Major Hod Shriebman fell during combat in northern Gaza

From Mt. Hermon to Gaza

Watch: IDF soldiers light the menorah

IDF forces continue to operate on all fronts, but for eight days, they stop what they are doing for a moment to light the Hanukkah candles.

Watch: IDF soldiers light the menorah

Col. Richard Kemp:

'10/7 attack required far more aggressive military policy'

Former commander of the British military forces in Afghanistan addreses New York Times report IDF adopted less restictive rules of engagement after October 7 in a conversation with Arutz Sheva.

'10/7 attack required far more aggressive military policy'

In broad daylight

IDF confirms: Israel strikes Sanaa International Airport

Yemini sources are accusing Israel of being behind the strikes, which hit the Sanaa International Airport, the port of Hudaydah, and a power plant in Haziz, south of the capital.

IDF confirms: Israel strikes Sanaa International Airport

After 17 years:

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

IDF, ISA, and Yamam forces arrested Ali Dandis who is suspected of being involved in the 2007 shooting attack that murdered Ahikam Amihai and David Rubin.

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

IDF responds to accusations:

Document reveals: Eliminated were terrorists, not journalists

Palestinian Arabs claim IDF killed journalists in strike on vehicle in Gaza; IDF reveals list of Islamic Jihad operatives, including the five who were eliminated.

Document reveals: Eliminated were terrorists, not journalists

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IDF destroys tunnel spanning two kilometers in Jabaliya

IDF's 401st Brigade destroys a two-kilometer underground route in the Jabaliya area.

IDF destroys tunnel spanning two kilometers in Jabaliya

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Dramatic arrest in Shechem

The Israel Police has released footage showing dramatic moments of Israeli undercover forces engaging terrorists in Shechem.

Dramatic arrest in Shechem

Captain Amit Levi, 35, killed by sniper fire in Gaza

Kibbutz Shomria, in the northern Negev, announces that IDF reservist Captain Amit Levi, father of four, fell in battle near the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.

Captain Amit Levi, 35, killed by sniper fire in Gaza

Hamas official claims:

Ceasefire required to provide list of hostages

Hamas unable to provide Israel with a list of living hostages until a ceasefire in Gaza takes effect, Hamas official claims.

Ceasefire required to provide list of hostages

Two commanders and a Hamas official eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

IAF eliminates Muhammad Kamal Muhammad Al-Haj, Nukhba company commander in the Zeitoun battalion, and senior engineering unit terrorist Muhammad Jamil Salman Basous, in Gaza airstrike.

Two commanders and a Hamas official eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

Seven terrorists eliminated in counterterror op in Tulkram

Security forces eliminate seven terrorists, including a senior terrorist in the Tulkarm terrorist network, in two-day counterterror operation.

Seven terrorists eliminated in counterterror op in Tulkram

Precise strike

IAF strikes vehicle with Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF says numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians before the strike. Palestinian Arab sources claim five journalists were killed in the strike.

IAF strikes vehicle with Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held

The 189th Israeli Air Force (IAF) Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony took place today at the Air Force Museum on the "Hatzerim" Air Force base, during which graduates of the course received their flight wing insignias and were awarded officer ranks.

189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held

Moving:

Haredi Border Police officers light the menorah

A festive candle-lighting ceremony was held for the first haredi Border Police officers who were drafted a few months ago.

Haredi Border Police officers light the menorah

Gush Etzion:

One moderately wounded in ramming incident

One person was moderately wounded in a ramming incident at the Gush Etzion Junction. The driver turned himself in to the security forces.

One moderately wounded in ramming incident

Since October:

85,000 Hezbollah weapons seized in southern Lebanon

Since the beginning of the ground operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF has confiscated over 85,000 weapons, missiles, and military items, including rocket launchers, anti-tank missiles, RPGs, rifles, explosives, munitions, anti-aircraft missiles, observation devices, and military vehicles.

85,000 Hezbollah weapons seized in southern Lebanon

UAV from Yemen lands near Ashkelon

A UAV launched by the Houthi terrorist rebels in Yemen set off sirens on Wednesday evening in the Ashkelon area. The aircraft crashed in an open area and no one was injured.

UAV from Yemen lands near Ashkelon

Chief of Staff:

'Forces were searching for hostages before Sinwar's elimination'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony and praised the IAF's accomplishments during the war.

'Forces were searching for hostages before Sinwar's elimination'

For fear of terror attack:

Hostage families event in Tel Aviv evacuated

The police have decided to evacuate a Hanukkah candle-lighting event held by family members of hostages across from the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv due to a fear of a security incident.

Hostage families event in Tel Aviv evacuated

Minister Katz in Gaza:

'Security control of Gaza will remain in the IDF's hands'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip and stated: 'There will not be a political Hamas here and there will not be a militant Hamas here - there will be a different reality here thanks to the fighting that continues every day.'

'Security control of Gaza will remain in the IDF's hands'

Hamas claims:

Israel presented new conditions which delayed ceasefire deal

'Serious negotiations for ceasefire deal are ongoing, Hamas has shown responsibility and flexibility,' terror group claims in statement.

Israel presented new conditions which delayed ceasefire deal

Reason for loud booms:

Two tunnels spanning two kilometers each destroyed in Gaza

IDF troops from the Southern Brigade of the Gaza Division dismantle two terror tunnels in southern and central Gaza.

Two tunnels spanning two kilometers each destroyed in Gaza

Ehud Yaari:

'Aim at what will truly agitate the Houthis'

'Israel must change its aggressive approach in Yemen and focus on steps that will undermine the Houthis' status in the region,' Arab affairs commentator recommends.

'Aim at what will truly agitate the Houthis'

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

IDF holds brigade-wide exercise in Jordan Valley, as forces practice responding to terror threats, infiltrations, and more.

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

Delay in hostage deal negotiations due to Hamas foot-dragging

Hamas ignoring pressure from mediators, leader Mohammed Sinwar refusing to compromise, sources say.

Delay in hostage deal negotiations due to Hamas foot-dragging

Second night in a row:

Sirens in central Israel due to a rocket launched from Yemen

Sirens activated in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea, following a launch from Yemen. IDF confirms one rocket was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Debris from interception falls in Be'er Ya'akov, no injuries reported.

Sirens in central Israel due to a rocket launched from Yemen

In Humanitarian Area:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist in Khan Yunis

IDF says the strike was conducted with the direction of IDF and Shin Bet intelligence. Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians.

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist in Khan Yunis

In Tulkarm

Menashe Regional Brigade Commander lightly injured by explosive

"David" APC hit by an explosive device during a counterterrorism operation in the area of Tulkarm, lightly injuring the Commander of the Menashe Regional Brigade, Col. Ayub Kayouf.

Menashe Regional Brigade Commander lightly injured by explosive

IDF investigation:

IDF didn't know 6 hostages were in area before they were murdered

Investigation finds that Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were murdered on August 29, their bodies were discovered on August 31.

IDF didn't know 6 hostages were in area before they were murdered

IDF on Houthi missile attack:

Area of sirens to be broadened after late sirens during attack

Investigation determines cause of siren activating 10 minutes late when 16 people were injured in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Jaffa on Saturday morning.

Area of sirens to be broadened after late sirens during attack

Defense Minister:

We'll deal with the Houthi leaders in Sana'a and in all of Yemen

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Arrow missile defense battery which intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen. 'Whoever sponsors Houthi terror will pay the price.'

We'll deal with the Houthi leaders in Sana'a and in all of Yemen

IDF, US Cyber Command, hold joint 'Cyberdome' exercise

IDF, US Cyber Command, hold joint exercise, preventing dozens of cyberattacks and targeting enemy systems.

IDF, US Cyber Command, hold joint 'Cyberdome' exercise

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela, and the southern Negev

Sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela and Arad area. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. 20 people treated by Magen David Adom, including 60-year-old injured on the way to shelter in Tel Aviv.

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela, and the southern Negev

Families of IDF lookouts livid

'If this isn't a mistake, it's disappointing'

Families of IDF lookouts who were murdered at Nahal Oz outpost on October 7, 2023, receive radio recordings of their daughters from the IDF, express outrage over the fact that the recordings were cut off at 4:48 a.m. on October 7.

'If this isn't a mistake, it's disappointing'

1st time:

Defense Minister says Israel eliminated Ismail Haniyeh

Minister Israel Katz confirms for first time that Israel eliminated the leader of Hamas in Tehran in warning to the Houthis.

Defense Minister says Israel eliminated Ismail Haniyeh

Ilay Atedgi, Netanel Pessach, Hillel Diener fell in Gaza

3 soldiers from Kfir Brigade killed in combat in northern Gaza.

Ilay Atedgi, Netanel Pessach, Hillel Diener fell in Gaza

Head of Hamas National Security Directorate eliminated

The terrorist who was eliminated was in a command compound established on the ruins of a school in Duraj Taffah. The IDF stated that he was a senior figure in Hamas' decision-making.

Head of Hamas National Security Directorate eliminated

Two Negev residents arrested for gun smuggling at Sinai border

Zaher Abu Rakeik and Imad Hawashla were arrested on suspicion of smuggling firearms at the Sinai border. Eight pistols and magazines were seized.

Two Negev residents arrested for gun smuggling at Sinai border

PM:

'Progress in talks on hostage deal, we are climbing to victory'

Netanyahu addresses Knesset session initiated by opossition, criticizes Lapid for calling for 'war' against govt. 'What does war mean? Are you declaring war on your brothers?'

'Progress in talks on hostage deal, we are climbing to victory'

Gantz:

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

National Unity party chairman echoes Mossad chief's call for Israel to strike Iran rather than only retaliate against the Houthis for their recent ballistic missile attacks.

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

100 explosives, 20 rocket launchers found in Lebanese facility

The IDF anounced that the troops of the 769th Brigade are continueing defensive activity in southern Lebanon, in accordance with the ceasefire and understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

100 explosives, 20 rocket launchers found in Lebanese facility

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Border Police shoot three terrorists

Border Police marksmen shot three terrorists during a violent riot in the Binyamin region.

Border Police shoot three terrorists

Hamas has Hanukkah in Jerusalem in its sights

A senior Hamas official is calling on the Muslim public to come to the al-Aqsa Mosque and sacrifice themselves for it.

Hamas has Hanukkah in Jerusalem in its sights

Hundreds of bombs and rockets

Watch: IDF uncovers multitude of arms in southern Lebanon

Troops located a weapons storage facility containing over 100 explosives and approximately 20 rocket launchers of various types while searching terrorist sites in southern Lebanon.

Watch: IDF uncovers multitude of arms in southern Lebanon

Attempted terror attack:

Terrorist attempts to stab security guard in Jerusalem

A terrorist attempted to stab a member of the security forces in northern Jerusalem and was neutralized. No one was injured.

Terrorist attempts to stab security guard in Jerusalem

Official source denies:

Israel won't agree to withdraw from 'most' of Philadephi Corridor

Egyptian channel reports Israel agrees to withdraw from most of the Philadelphi Corridor for a hostage deal. A reliable source denied the report, saying 'one must not forget that we are dealing with monsters.'

Israel won't agree to withdraw from 'most' of Philadephi Corridor

560 million euro deal:

Israel sells Barak MX air defense system to Slovakia

The BARAK MX Integrated Air Defense System is designed to counter current and future aerial threats, including ballistic threats.

Israel sells Barak MX air defense system to Slovakia

'Peace Now' furious:

First outposts set up in Area B

Far left Peace Now's monitoring team documents seven outposts set up in Area B during 2024.

First outposts set up in Area B

Former Mossad official:

'The pager attack revolutionized the northern arena'

A., a former department chief in the Mossad, spoke about the choice of pagers despite them being old technology, the targets, and the timing of the attack.

'The pager attack revolutionized the northern arena'




























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