The military stressed that the strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions, in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.
Over the past months, the division has completed several months of operational activity in the northern arena.
Ahmad Salman ‘Awj Shimali was responsible for operations, planning the offensive strategy, and building the brigade's force in preparation for 10.7.
IDF forces have been conducting widespread operations in the Gaza Strip, alongside strikes from the air and sea, during which they destroyed missile launchers and eliminated terrorists.
Hesder students celebrate at IDF induction center, en route to service in the armored corps
Overnight, troops encircled the area, eliminated several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site that was used over the past few months as a command and control center of Hamas terrorists.
IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters, 'significant strengthening of forces with 1,133 new immigrants, 709 lone soldiers, 393 residents of Gaza border.'
IDF spokesman in Arabic issues urgent evacuation warning for Tel Sultan in Rafah.
Hebrew U. Prof. Danny Orbach claims media trying to create misrepresentation that majority of IDF reservists support the opposition.
France calls on all parties to respect the commitments in ceasefire agreement, after rockets are fired from Lebanon and Israel strikes targets in Lebanon in response.
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced that a group of reservist officers will be responsible for implementing lessons learned from the lengthy investigative process that the IDF carried out regarding the massacre.
IDF strikes military strategic capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4, says it "will continue to act in order to remove any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel".
Sirens sounded in localities across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Shfela regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
IDF strikes launcher from which two projectiles were launched toward Israeli territory in the area of Al-Furqan in northern Gaza. "This is further evidence of Hamas' systematic exploitation of civilians."
IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.
As part of the lessons learned from the October 7th Massacre the Intelligence Directorate's Unit 9900 has begun passing intelligence information directly to the lookouts' operations centers.
The commander of the Tavor Battalion speaks to Arutz Sheva about his troops' operations in the area of Husan, the arrests, and the preparations for the most extreme scenarios.
IDF troops have begun conducting ground activity in the area of "Shabura" in Rafah, the military announced.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held an operational situational assessment in Judea and Samaria and stressed that the mission to destroy Hamas is in effect in that region as well.
Defense Minister Israel Katz holds a security situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff, approves continuation of military operation in Gaza.
The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.
As fighting resumes in Gaza, the IDF reports that there has been a decline of nearly 30% in reservist enlistment.
2 workers were caught illegally concealing phones containing material supporting Hamas and ISIS into the Tel Nof airbase.
IDF troops began targeted ground activities in the central and southern Gaza Strip. As part of the ground activities, the troops expanded their control further to the center of the Netzarim Corridor.
The IDF and ISA struck dozens of terror targets and eliminated two more senior Hamas officials: Yasser Muhammad Harb Musa and Muhammad Al-Jamasi.
Caracal suspected of biting IDF soldiers near Mount Harif is caught by Nature and Parks Authority supervisor and taken for examination at hospital for wild animals.
IDF announces dismissal of non-combat officer from reserve duty after he supported refusing combat service on social media.
Brigade commander, Shai Babad, sends special memo to combat soldiers, reviewing the anticipated security challenges and missions in 2025.
Red Alert sirens activated in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and more cities in the Negev as missile fired from Yemen intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace.
IDF announces termination of service of a combat navigator after he refused to serve due to government policy.
Essam al-Da'alis, Head of the Hamas Government and the most senior figure of authority in the Gaza Strip, eliminated in surprise airstrikes.
IDF publishes footage from today's airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza.
Islamic Jihad confirms that that Naji Abu Sayif, known as Abu Hamza, was eliminated in an IDF airstrike on the Nuseirat "refugee" camp in central Gaza.
Overnight, IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces began operating in Shechem (Nablus) as part of the ongoing counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria.
Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.
Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.
Gazans reported over 300 deaths in the extensive strikes including several senior Hamas political figures.
The defense establishment has identified an unusual incident in Gaza in recent days, which may indicate preparations for an attack or raid.
Bullet holes were found in the windshield of a car in Avivim. An initial IDF investigation found that the bullets were shot in the air during a funeral for a terrorist in Maroun al-Ras and were not purposely aimed at Israeli territory.
Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.
IDF soldiers located a weapons storage facility in Nur Shams. Among the many weapons and ammo, the troops found an UNRWA vest.
Senior officer loses classified documents in Ramat Gan parking lot; a civilian who passed by handed them to a security guard in the building, who reported the incident to the police and IDF.
Several soldiers were disciplined following the publication of a video in which they fired at Gaza each time someone read Haman's name.
Terrorists serving as lookouts for Hezbollah eliminated after 5 terrorists from Hamas cell eliminated in Gaza.
IAF strikes a terrorist cell in the Beit Lahia area, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th massacre.
Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized the intention of the IDF to send 14,000 additional recruitment orders to haredim by May.
Reservists film themselves firing towards Gaza as Haman's name is mentioned during a reading of the Scroll of Esther, with one wearing a clown hat instead of a helmet and vest.
Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of terrorists sounded in community of Harasha in the Binyamin region. IDF says a number of suspects who were identified near the community fled after fire was opened at them. Searches continue.
Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain at 5 locations in southern Lebanon as long as this is necessary to prevent Hezbollah from threatening the residents of northern Israel.
Investigation into the October 7 attack in Nir Oz finds serious failures by IDF to understand the scope of the attack and send forces to protect the town.
IDF forces open fire on several infiltrators who approached them in a threatening manner on the Jordanian border. Two infiltrators killed, the rest arrested.
2 arrested after large cache of weapons, explosives, and money found in raid on house in village of Al-Ram.
IDF publishes footage of the Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Syria this week which took out command posts, and storage sites for weapons and military equipment.
MG Yaniv Asor took over for MG Yaron Finkelman as commander of the Southern Command during a ceremony in the Gaza Strip.
Weapons seized in Al-Ram, Qabatiya, including 100 kilograms of materials for explosive devices, combat posts, and other equipment used by terrorists. 12 terror suspects arrested.
Ishai Vaknin, Director General of the State Comptroller's Office, says outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi 'had a desire to do everything so that we would not investigate the heart of the failure' which led to the October 7 massacre.
Official photo published by IDF spokesperson shows Gazan child alongside IDF soldier wearing helmet with two unique patches on it.
In preparation for Purim the military Rabbinate is distributing about 125,000 Scrolls of Esther, along with more than 5,000 mishloach manot packages to the soldiers.
IDF forces identify four-year-old Gazan approaching military post in Gaza security zone, return child safely to Gaza.
IAF strike in southern Lebanon eliminates Hassan Abbas Ez-Eldin, the Head of Hezbollah’s Aerial Array in the "Bader" Regional Unit.
