IDF foils weapons smuggling attempt on eastern border
The forces located and seized 40 pistols that had been carried by the drone.
The forces located and seized 40 pistols that had been carried by the drone.
A year after a covert Shayetet 13 raid deep in northern Lebanon, the IDF has revealed new details showing how the abduction of a Hezbollah-linked ship captain helped expose the group’s secret maritime terror program.
The strike eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who also served in a Lebanese Army intelligence unit, as well as two additional terrorists.
Israeli laboratories use fingerprints, dental imaging, and genetic testing to identify fallen soldiers, ensuring that every individual receives a proper burial, surrounded by family and friends for a final farewell.
Over the past week, forces from the IDF’s 91st Division have killed four Hezbollah terrorists operating in southern Lebanon.
Zamir noted that the fighters operate at the heart of IDF activity, defending the people of Israel, the Land of Israel, and Jewish tradition while maintaining a Haredi lifestyle.
The Shabak combines traditional espionage with advanced technology to penetrate clandestine networks.
The Rex MK II embodies the IDF’s broader shift toward robotic warfare, where machines take on dangerous and exhausting tasks.
The Mossad used a remote‑controlled machine gun mounted on a pickup truck, operated via satellite, to carry out the attack.
The terrorist’s actions constituted a clear violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The camps in northern Samaria, including Nur al-Shams, have been identified by Israeli security officials as major hubs for terrorist activity.
Following the lessons of October 7, Israel has overhauled training for its community rapid-response teams, placing civilian defenders through intensive drills led by elite IDF units.
Its two‑kilometer range ensures it can scout ahead, providing a safe buffer between Israeli troops and potential ambushes.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved new guidelines advising reservists to avoid public identification as IDF soldiers.
By the time Iranian operators realized their networks were under coordinated assault the missile batteries were silenced.
Thousands of families across Israel navigate daily life with a significant piece missing, as many fathers are called up for reserve duties, making home life challenging and emotionally difficult.
It not only frees personnel for other missions but also dramatically reduces risk.
IDF tanks now have cutting-edge technology, enhancing situational awareness, target acquisition, and overall battlefield effectiveness.
After October 7, demand surged, with up to fifty soldiers treated daily, making the center one of Israel’s busiest facilities.
In recent weeks, the IDF conducted operations in the Yellow Line area of eastern Rafah, dismantling Hamas terror infrastructure and seizing weapons and surveillance equipment.
