Joseph left Russia, converted to Judaism, and at age 36—too old by most standards—joined the IDF’s first ultra-Orthodox combat brigade to defend the Jewish state and honor his heritage.
The IDF’s 401st Brigade is intensifying its assault in Jabaliya, destroying terror hubs, seizing weapons, eliminating dozens of terrorists, and demolishing nearly 3 kilometers of underground tunnels buried 20 meters deep.
The IDF tackles five viral misconceptions about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza—exposing how Israel facilitates aid, avoids civilian harm, and counters Hamas’s manipulative tactics, while global narratives tell a very different story.
The IDF continues to counter emerging threats along Israel’s borders, applying hard-earned lessons from over two years of war—addressing dangers in real time rather than allowing them to fester.
The IDF is a well-trained and meticulous machine, honed for precision warfare, as demonstrated in various battle arenas including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and within Israel itself.
In a coordinated series of raids, IDF reserve units uncovered and destroyed Hezbollah weapons caches, firing positions, and an underground arms depot, dealing a significant blow to the group’s operational capabilities along the northern border.
The IDF eliminated two senior terrorists in Lebanon—Hezbollah commander in the Zaharani sector, Hussein Ali Mazhar, and top Hamas official Mahran Ba’jour—both key figures in orchestrating and advancing rocket attacks against Israel.
In a high-stakes, around-the-clock mission, Israel’s elite naval defense teams used cutting-edge radar systems and the ‘Naval Dome’ to intercept over 30 enemy drones, working tirelessly to ensure not a single threat reached Israeli shores.
IDF forces from the ‘Mountains’ Brigade (810), operating under Division 210, demolished key Syrian regime outposts along the Hermon crest—eliminating direct threats to Israeli positions and stepping up proactive operations to secure the Golan Heights.
During Operation Rising Lion, IDF forces carried out over 2,500 missions across Judea and Samaria, arrested 400 suspects, dismantled six terror cells, and seized dozens of weapons and terror funds.
In a deeply emotional and historic moment, Israeli women—mothers, widows, and educators—leave behind their families and careers to enlist in the reserves, many for the first time, driven by grief, purpose, and unshakable commitment to the country.
Israel’s Operation Rising Lion shattered Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, eliminated top commanders and scientists, and pulled off the most daring long-range operations in its history—sending a clear message: Israel will hit first, fast, and hard.
Israel’s multi-layered air defense system neutralizes threats ranging from drones and UAVs to rockets and ballistic missiles with unmatched speed, precision, and efficiency.
Israeli forces uncovered and destroyed a massive 2.5-kilometer tunnel network linking Khan Yunis to Rafah, as part of an ongoing crackdown on terror infrastructure in southern Gaza.
Under the command of the 98th Division, Israeli forces are advancing farther into eastern Gaza City, killing terrorists, destroying underground networks, and striking more than 100 important Hamas targets.
Israeli forces have eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed hundreds of terror sites in Gaza, including operational apartments, tunnel shafts, and over 3 kilometers of underground tunnels used to plan and launch attacks.
Israeli forces recently destroyed a two-kilometer Hamas tunnel in Khan Yunis and, in broader operations, eliminated dozens of terrorists, uncovered weapons, and struck hundreds of military targets with air support.
Operation Rising Lion destroyed Iran’s near-complete nuclear program, decimated its senior leadership, eliminated the ballistic missile threat, and halted further production of missiles, ensuring Israel’s current and future survival.
The IDF’s air defenses achieved a near-perfect 99% interception rate against hundreds of Iranian drones, using a coordinated mix of fighter jets, helicopters, electronic warfare, and interceptor missiles in a historic display of air superiority.
In a precision double strike, the IDF eliminated Hezbollah’s top cash courier in Lebanon and Iran’s financial mastermind behind its terror funding pipeline—delivering a crippling blow to the Iranian-Hezbollah money machine.
