
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.
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.
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.
The Merkava tank, Israel’s battle-proven main battle tank, boasts advanced composite armor, a powerful 120mm smoothbore gun, and the cutting-edge Trophy Active Protection System, enabling it to dominate modern battlefields with unmatched survivability and firepower.
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.
For months on end, these Israeli reservists have stood firm across Gaza and Judea and Samaria and are now posted at Kissufim near the border, where they remain steadfast and ready, sharing their stories from the heart of the action.
An IDF drone monitoring a terror cell spotted two operatives placing and transporting explosives—prompting a precision missile strike that eliminated the terrorists and protected nearby troops.
The gunman who killed Farkas and wounded the additional soldier fled the scene of the attack and was not captured by the IDF.
In recent weeks, forces have taken out several terrorists and destroyed dozens of above- and below-ground terror infrastructures in Gaza, including booby-trapped shafts and underground tunnels.
The IDF and Israeli Air Force struck dozens of targets across Gaza, including terrorist cells, tunnels, weapons depots, and military compounds.
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.
He also confirmed that the IDF has eliminated all known smuggling tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor on the Egypt-Gaza border.
the IDF is moving to outright occupy and destroy Hamas’ presence in a given area and then deny them any chance of rebuilding.
The restructuring reflects a move toward integrating canine capabilities across all combat units, challenging Oketz’s traditional role.
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.
The joint Israel–U.S. humanitarian aid initiative has begun in Gaza, aiming to reduce civilian dependence on Hamas and other terror groups for food and supplies—undermining their control and cutting off funding used to pay terrorists.
The footage reveals intense and dangerous combat deep inside hostile territory, where both the ground and surrounding buildings are rigged with explosives and deadly traps aimed at ambushing IDF soldiers.
Across Rafah and Khan Yunis, IDF Division 36 forces eliminated dozens of terrorists, destroyed hundreds of above- and below-ground terror infrastructures, and coordinated precision airstrikes to dismantle Hamas strongholds.
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.
Israeli forces eliminated dozens of terrorists and destroyed key infrastructure in Gaza, including booby-trapped buildings and tunnels; in one operation, an airstrike—coordinated with the Givati Brigade—neutralized terrorists who posed an immediate threat.
Israeli forces targeted key Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists overnight Sunday in a command-and-control compound in Gaza City.