Above and Below Ground:

IDF reservists begin fourth tour of duty in Shejaiya

The 16th brigade has eliminated numerous terrorists, and together with combat engineers, destroyed an underground tunnel.

Bereaved families:

'Ending the war threatens Israel'

More than 1000 bereaved families have signed a letter contradicting the various calls to end the war from various groups of IDF soldiers.

'Missile incoming'

IDF to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks

The IDF announced that a preliminary guideline will be issued prior to the activation of an official alert to allow civilians to move to safer nearby shelters.

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Golani troops eliminate terror cell; destroy Hamas training base

Troops from the Golani Brigade found a Hamas training facility that contained a mock-up of an IDF tank. The troops also eliminated terrorists who had shot at troops a week earlier.

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

Over the past two days, the IAF struck over 110 terror targets belonging to terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip including a major naval post.

'Hungry on the front'

Troops in Gaza left with nothing but matzah with chocolate spread

Since the holiday began, some soldiers on the front were only fed one warm meal and were forced to eat cold field rations in the best case, matzah and chocolate spread in the worst.

One Year Later:

Dramatic footage of the battle for Khan Yunis

Newly published footage shows a soldier's daring rescue of his comrade.

Three Israelis returned after crossing into Gazan territory

Three Israeli civilians cross the border from Israeli territory into the Gaza Strip. IDF troops operating in the area return them to Israeli territory.

Renewal of operations:

IDF divides up Gaza Strip, seizes 30% of territory

1,200 terror targets have been struck from the air by 350 fighter jets and aircraft. Approximately 30% of the Gaza Strip’s territory is now designated as an Operational Security Perimeter.

Senior IDF officers:

Hamas was surprised by the war's renewal

So far, 350 terrorists have been eliminated, including seven battalion commanders, 11 company commanders, and some 40 officials and sources of knowledge, and 12 governmental targets have been hit.

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

An IDF LAW missile reportedly launched during operations in Gaza was later located by PA security forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp.

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

Uncover forces arrested a terror suspect who they shot when he attempted to flee.

Terrorist who participated in hostage release ceremony eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated Hamza Asafah, head of a Nukhba terrorist cell who infiltrated Israel and participated in the cynical hostage release ceremony of the returning Israeli hostages.

Jenin:

Suspect released since chase violated IDF directives

IDF soldiers chased after a suspect who fled into a hospital and arrested him. Since the troops did not receive authorization to enter the hospital, the suspect was released.

Foreign Ministry:

'Some details Germany unfortunately left out'

Israel's Foreign Ministry corrected a tweet from its opposite number from Germany condemning the bombing of a Gazan hospital.

IDF soldier severely wounded in minefield near Lebanese border

A group of IDF soldiers accidentally entered an Israeli minefield in northern Israel, one soldier was severely wounded.

Chief of Staff:

'This is our duty – freedom!'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held the Passover Seder at the Mevo Dotan post in northern Samaria, together with troops who have been operating since the October 7th Massacre.

Watch: Israeli Navy operates in Gaza

Since the beginning of the current operation in Gaza, Israeli Navy forces have been carrying out offensive missions, providing fire support and observation for ground forces in the Gaza Strip.

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IDF troops destroy 1.2 KM long tunnel route

Northern Gaza Brigade troops located a weapons storage facility containing a stockpile of around 20 explosive devices, an anti-tank guided missile, and other weapons.

IDF encircles Rafah

The troops completed the establishment of the Morag route, separating Rafah and Khan Yunis, and entered the area of Daraj Tufah in the Gaza city.

Southern Gaza:

IDF officer moderately injured after terror cell opens fire

IDF officer moderately injured from terrorist fire in the southern Gaza Strip. Troops eliminate two of the terrorists, the third eliminated by the IAF.

IAF intercepts UAV making its way to Israel from the east

UAV that was on its way to Israeli territory from Yemen intercepted by the IAF in the Dead Sea area. IDF says no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

During Passover:

IDF maintains full operational readiness across all fronts

Despite the Passover holiday, the IDF remains fully operational across all fronts. In Gaza, troops target terrorists and infrastructure, while Northern Command defends the Galilee and operates in Lebanon and Syria. Central Command secures key areas in Judea and Samaria. The IAF and Navy support missions across all sectors.

'Hitler was the best leader'

The antisemitic homework found in Rafah

IDF troops found a notebook with what is apparently a Gaza schoolchild's English homework featuring sentences that disparage the Jews and praise terror.

Terror tunnel shaft found in Gaza kindergarten's yard

Booby-trapped tunnel with entrance in a kindergarten found during operation in Rafah.

IDF:

Head of sniper fire for Hamas Tel al-Sultan Battalion eliminated

IDF and ISA targeted and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Iyad Muhammad Farhat, head of sniper fire for Hamas' Tel al-Sultan Battalion, who was responsible for planning and executing sniper attacks against IDF troops.

IDF:

Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

Of the 1,000 signatures on a pilots' letter against the government, only 60 are actual reservists and of those only a small number are pilots. 90% are retired from the military or do not serve to begin with.

N. Gaza brigade commander:

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announce that recently, 11 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for murders and kidnappings during the massacre have been eliminated.

President Herzog to troops:

We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visits surveillance soldiers and combat troops.

Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi saved 11 Supernova festivalgoers

On October 7th, 2023, Staff Sergeant Guy Simhi led 11 young people who escaped the Supernova Music Festival to a safe room in a house in Kibbutz Re'im.

IDF and ISA confirm:

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz. Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

Beards and nail polish:

IDF adopts new appearance guidlines

IDF's Discipline and Order Branch has updated its appearance and dress directives, allowing all soldiers to grow beards and combat soldiers to wear combat uniforms off base.

Morag Corridor:

Minister Katz lays down ultimatum for Hamas

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Morag Corridor in the Gaza Strip and turned to the Gazan population: 'Get rid of Hamas and return the hostages - that is the only way to stop the war.'

2nd year in a row:

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

Arab infiltrates IDF Judea and Samaria Division Headquarters

The unarmed Palestinian Arab was caught by a security officer shortly after he jumped the fence of the facility.

'Moved by what I’ve seen'

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.

Wounded Bedouin officer buys Gush Etzion's chametz

Lt. Col. Hadi Falah, a Bedouin officer in the IDF who was seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip and who had asked to purchase chametz from Israeli Jews, makes the purchase from Tel Hashormer Hospital.

Footage from Shechem:

Undercover Israeli forces surprise most wanted terrorist

Dramatic footage shows the moment Israeli forces, disguised as Arabs, arrested Mahmoud al-Bana a senior terrorist in the dismantled 'Lion's Den' terrorist network.

IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah

The IDF's Arabic-language spokesman revealed that Hezbollah has been attempting to rebuild an underground weapons production facility in Beirut in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF inquiry:

41 terrorists entered Sderot and went on a killing spree

The IDF inquiry into the massacre and battle in Sderot found that 41 terrorists infiltrated the city and murdered 53 individuals. In the end, 39 of the terrorists were eliminated.

Security forces launch extensive operation in Shechem

During the operation, the forces apprehended two terrorists, including a former senior member of the 'Lions' Den' terror organization.

Heroism:

At 8:40 I wrote, 'Nahal Oz has fallen'

20-year-old Maya Braun shares her lookout team's unimaginable heroism in Nahal Oz on October 7th.

Haredi soldier injured in Gaza: 'I don't regret it for a moment'

Haim Treitel, a haredi soldier in the Givati Brigade who was wounded in Gaza, talks about his decision to renounce his status as a yeshiva student and enlist in the IDF.

Microsoft fires employees who protested its pro-Israel policy

Two Microsoft employees interrupt company's 50th anniversary celebrations to protest provision of services to IDF.

Threat of service refusal returns to Air Force

As the Air Force grapples with the judicial reform’s lingering impact, Air Force Commander Tomer Bar holds meeting with officers to prevent service refusal.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

The Chief of Staff toured the Golani and 188 Brigade combat areas on the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip, praised the soldiers and approved the continuation of operational plans.

IDF prepares for Passover:

Over 100 tons of matzah for soldiers

Tens of thousands of Haggadot and kosher for Passover food packages delivered to soldiers serving on all fronts.

Terrorist on Most Wanted list arrested in Shechem

Former 'Lion's Den' leader shot in leg during attempt to escape IDF forces arresting him.

Where was the Chief of Staff on October 7?

Diary of then-IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi from 7 am and onward on October 7, 2023 released in response to Freedom in Information request.

IDF investigation:

Company commander dismissed for vandalism at a PA school

The IDF has completed its investigation of vandalism allegedly committed by a reserve force during a routine patrol in a PA village in Samaria. The unit involved in the incident was disbanded.

Terror attack averted:

Terrorist with knife neutralized in Samaria

Soldiers neutralized a terrorist armed with a knife at the Gitai Avisar Junction in Samaria. No Israelis were hurt.

'Planned ambush'

Three Arabs arrested after pelting Israeli vehicles with rocks

IDF forces arrested three Palestinian Arabs who pelted Israeli vehicles with rocks in Huwara.

For thousands of shekels

Two IDF reservists sold grenades to criminals

Two IDF reservists were arrested for allegedly selling dozens of grenades they stole from an IDF base to criminals.

Severe security breaches discovered on sensitive IDF bases

Several severe security failures have been discovered on IDF bases. Among other things, Arab workers entered with forged documents and photographed classified equipment.

IDF planning to restart aid to Gazans

IDF preparing to renew food, medicine, and fuel supplies to Gaza, despite lack of progress on deal to release remaining hostages.

After rocket attacks from Gaza

Netanyahu, Katz vow strong response

PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz pledge a forceful response after ten rockets fired from Gaza, damaging vehicles in Ashkelon. IDF strikes rocket launchers and vows continued action to eliminate threats from Hamas.

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Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Over the weekend, the Air Force struck over 130 targets in the Gaza Strip.

IDF Chief to female observers:

'You are the eyes of the nation, IDF failed but you didn't'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits the recruitment of female observers at the Tel HaShomer recruitment office, calls for equality in the burden of national service. 'Those who give more will receive more! Everyone must shoulder the burden of national security.'

New IDF appointments:

Dozens of officers appointed to new positions

Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense approve appointment of dozens of officers to key positions in intelligence, ground forces, and Home Front Command.