WATCH: IDF thwarts weapons smuggling on Egyptian border

November 17, 2025

IDF forces have been running continuous operations to stop a surge in drone-based smuggling, using intelligence and advanced electronic warfare to intercept dozens of attempts.

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IDF News

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

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IDF prepares contingency plans as Gaza ceasefire teeters

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Red Cross

Hamas, Islamic Jihad hand over body of hostage to Israel

Analysis

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Iran reportedly placing missiles in Sudan to target Israel

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Psychological Warfare

Psychological warfare tactics targeting Israel

Videos

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WATCH: Severely wounded IDF soldier shares recovery story

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WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah missile production and launch sites in the south and Bekaa region

Heroes

‘They fought with courage’ – 2 IDF heroes fall in Gaza battle

‘They fought with courage’ – 2 IDF heroes fall in Gaza battle

Immigrant to Israel and IDF reservist killed in Lebanon

Immigrant to Israel and IDF reservist killed in Lebanon

‘A Zionist in every sense of the word’: American-Israeli lone soldier was determined to be killed on October 7th

‘A Zionist in every sense of the word’: American-Israeli lone soldier was determined to be killed on October 7th

Israeli combat medic on life support for 413 days, dies of injuries

Israeli combat medic on life support for 413 days, dies of injuries

IDF soldier Eviatar Bashari

An explosion in Zeitun – the bomb blast that almost took the life of a Givati soldier

Hamas terrorists enter kibbutz

“They fought like lions” – the valiant last stand at entrance to Nir Oz army base

Tzevet Peretz Tank Crew

A heroic tank crew’s final battle – the Story of Tzevet Peretz

Itay Chen

IDF soldier Itay Chen, last US hostage, returned from Gaza after sacrificing his life

Weapons

Israel approved billions in military upgrades

Israel approved billions in military upgrades

Civilian drones are revolutionizing IDF urban warfare

Civilian drones are revolutionizing IDF urban warfare

Israel receives 500th aircraft with military supplies from US

Israel receives 500th aircraft with military supplies from US

Israel eyes U.S.-made JASSM missiles in potential strategic shift

Israel eyes U.S.-made JASSM missiles in potential strategic shift

Rampage Missile (IAI)

Israel’s Rampage rapidly becoming world’s premier cruise missile

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Iron Beam’s Triump – How Israel won the global race for a laser weapon

IDF drone (Elbit)

Sky Supremacy: How the IDF built the world’s most advanced and extensive drone arsenal

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