IDF News

Thousands of IDF reservists urge full-scale Gaza invasion to eliminate Hamas

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir: “If we do not see progress in the return of the hostages, we will expand our activity into a more intense

IDF General Staff marks Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

Lt. Gen. Zamir: “From the ashes and destruction rose the State of Israel, and from it rose the IDF – the defending army of the

Israeli Soldier Killed, Five Wounded in Hamas Ambush Amid Renewed Gaza Offensive

By David Brummer An Israeli soldier was killed and five others were wounded, three of them seriously, in a Hamas ambush in northern Gaza on

Israeli forces to stay in south Lebanon beyond withdrawal deadline

The statement did not say how much longer Israeli forces might remain in south Lebanon, where the Israeli military says it has been seizing Hezbollah weapons and dismantling infrastructure used by the Shi’ite armed group.

Israeli troops kill two terrorists responsible for deadly shooting

IDF forces operating in Jenin eliminate two of the three Palestinian terrorists responsible for the shooting attack in Samaria earlier this month that left three Israelis dead.

IDF troops to remain in Lebanon past withdrawal date, despite Trump pressure – report

After Hezbollah and Lebanese Army fail to adhere to southern Lebanon security commitment, Israel planning to keep troops in the region for the foreseeable future.

IDF investigating possible terror drone found near Jewish town in Samaria

The Fighting for Life NGO, which organizes protests against terrorism in Samaria, said that the only explanation for the incident was that terrorists were training for another Oct. 7-style attack.

IDF bringing Gaza war tactics to Judea and Samaria, says defense chief

Israeli military reports 10 Palestinian terrorists killed in ongoing counter-terror operation in northern Samarian city of Jenin, including aerial strikes and joint ground operation applying tactics used in Gaza war.

Taking responsibility for Oct 7 failures, IDF chief of staff resigns

Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi, chief of Israel’s military, announces his resignation, while taking responsibility for the IDF’s failures on and before October 7th, 2023.

IDF preparing for major operations in Judea and Samaria

As thousands of terrorists to be released to Judea and Samaria, IDF readying to crack down on terror.

IDF bombs Hamas positions as ceasefire delayed

Israel delayed Gaza ceasefire for hours and struck multiple terror targets after Hamas refused to handover list of hostages to be released.

IDF withdrawal from Lebanon: Is it feasible by Jan. 26?

Concerns are growing about whether the Lebanese Armed Forces can fulfill its obligations to clamp down on illegal Hezbollah activity in Southern Lebanon under the ceasefire agreement.

10 soldiers injured during training exercise in the Negev

Three soldiers were moderately wounded, and seven sustained light injuries after a weapon exploded during an exercise at the Engineering Corps Training Base in the Negev.

‘We’re back to October 6’ – IDF builds wall around Sderot

The protective barrier near the Gaza border shows that the old security perception hasn’t changed, angry residents said.

Hamas targeting Israeli forces with advanced cameras smuggled into Gaza via aid trucks

The cameras offer 360-degree and thermal imaging capabilities, and most of the recent IDF casualties were caused by explosive devices triggered by such cameras.

IDF use of air power increasing in Judea and Samaria amid rising terror threat

Iran, which has lost most of its strategic assets in the Middle East, is focused on setting Judea and Samaria ablaze with terror financing, know-how and weapons, he cautioned, while smuggling arms into the sector from Jordan.

IDF eliminates 50 terror targets in Gaza, kills Hamas commander

In parallel, there are reports in Arab media of the IDF starting to dismantle its military infrastructure in the Strip.

Three IDF soldiers wounded by roadside bomb near Jenin

The IDF also struck a terror cell in Jenin, killing six terrorists and causing multiple injuries.

IAF helicopter intercepts Houthi drone over southern Israel

Since the start of the war on Oct. 7, 2023, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched around 40 surface-to-surface missiles and 320 UAVs toward Israel, according to the IDF.