IDF News

First Haredi IDF unit enters Gaza Strip, makes history

The Hasmonean Brigade was named after the dynasty that began after the Jews threw off the yoke of Hellenistic rule in the Maccabean Revolt (167 BCE to 141 BCE) against the Seleucid Empire.

IDF retrieves body of Thai hostage from Gaza

Pinta, an agricultural worker, was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border where a quarter of the population was killed or taken hostage on Oct. 7th.

IDF eliminates Mujahideen Brigades leader behind Bibas family murders

The Mujahideen Brigades played a significant role in the October 7 atrocities, abducting and killing civilians without prior coordination with Hamas, capitalizing on the chaos to advance their terror agenda.

IDF drone strike targets Hamas terrorist in Syria

Since the fall of the Assad regime on Dec. 8, 2024, Israel has taken up positions inside and beyond the Golan Heights buffer zone, including on the strategic Syrian side of Mount Hermon.

How Israeli civilian startups are impacting the battlefield

A drone called ‘Adamdam’ — a Hebrew pun meaning ‘reddish’ and ‘blooded’ — is being trialed to drop cooled blood packs into remote battle zones for injured soldiers.

His son nearly died serving in Lebanon. This IDF rabbi reservist kept fighting

Beyond his role as a fighter, Ron is deeply involved in social work, supporting distressed families through organizations in the ultra-Orthodox community.

Israel breaks defense export record for fourth straight year

The previous year also saw a notable increase in the export of missiles, rockets and air defense systems, which accounted for 48% of total deal volume, an increase from 36% in 2023.

Canada investigates IDF soldiers over war crimes accusations

The Canadian government has grown increasingly critical of Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza in recent months.

IDF strikes key Hamas sites in Khan Yunis, Deir al-Balah

The IDF and Israeli Air Force struck dozens of targets across Gaza, including terrorist cells, tunnels, weapons depots, and military compounds.

Beyond air power? Israel’s strike options against Yemen’s Houthis

Ultimately, enhancing Israel’s offensive posture against the Houthis may require a diversified approach beyond long-range air strikes.

Hamas on the brink: Crippled but still hanging on

The fight to dismantle Hamas and its axis of terror is far from over, but Israel’s resolve burns bright, fueled by a collective prayer for a future free of fear.

Israel’s revolutionary laser-based missile defense system downed Hezbollah drones during combat

The Iron Beam is envisioned as a key component of Israel’s defense strategy against short-range threats like drones and mortars.

‘Hamas on brink of collapse from within,’ says IDF Gaza Division commander

He also confirmed that the IDF has eliminated all known smuggling tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor on the Egypt-Gaza border.

IDF’s elite Oketz unit at risk of closure amid military dog program overhaul

The restructuring reflects a move toward integrating canine capabilities across all combat units, challenging Oketz’s traditional role.

IDF commander explains how D9 dozers neutralize IEDs in Gaza

D9s are also used to expose concealed areas, such as rubble piles or dense vegetation, which cannot be easily scanned, allowing soldiers to then use other means to clear them of threats, or direct fire, if needed.

Israeli Air Force strikes Sanaa Airport, destroys last Houthi aircraft

Although it is usually stationed in Jordan, it landed in Yemen today, and the strike was carried out half an hour later.

Elite Israeli military units averted catastrophe in face of October 7 onslaught, probe finds

The investigation emphasized that ‘the actions of IDF troops, ground and air forces, along with the security coordinator, residents, and civil defense squad, are worthy of appreciation for blocking the terrorists’ attack.’

IDF ground forces enter Lebanon as Hezbollah regroups

Following the entry of the IDF ground force, the Lebanese army has been conducting patrols and sweeps in the town, near the Israeli force.

IDF steps up Gaza offensive under Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’

All current IDF activity is being conducted as part of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” a comprehensive campaign launched earlier this month aimed at dismantling Hamas’s remaining military infrastructure in Gaza.