The IDF is the combined military forces of Israel. Known for its doctrine of qualitative military edge, multi-front readiness, and sustained operations against Iranian proxies including Hezbollah and Hamas. Recently, the IDF has conducted ongoing strikes in Gaza and Lebanon, raided Hezbollah tunnel networks, and carried out direct strikes on Iranian territory. Last updated 2 days ago
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a legal review of the documentary "NAZA" and a separate probe into how classified materials used in it were leaked.
The film covers Israel's AI-powered strikes in Gaza and features testimonies from 24 purported Israeli intelligence soldiers.
Zamir: "It is based on blood libels, deliberate distortion of reality, and false and serious accusations against IDF soldiers and commanders."
IDF and Shin Bet arrested a terrorist in Hebron who was planning an imminent shooting attack. The suspect, Abd al-Rahman, was detained during operations in the Yehuda Division.
Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa of the engineering unit worked on weapons development, planned attacks on Israeli civilians and IDF troops, and sought to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
IDF Central Command has raised its alert level for the holidays. A series of exercises, snap deployments, and inspections were completed across the Judea and Samaria Division in preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the IDF said.
The IDF killed Moamen Jabr Al-Sayed Abu Labda, commander of a Hamas sniper cell in the Rafah Brigade, in a Thursday strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
The military says he ran sniper training across the Strip in preparation for attacks and worked to restore Hamas capabilities "in systematic violation of the ceasefire."
An Israeli source tells Sky News Arabia that 50 Hezbollah operatives were present in the command and control complex on the Ali Tahr Ridge when it was detonated, and most were killed. The complex had operated underground for many years.
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An Israeli source tells Sky News Arabia that 50 Hezbollah operatives were present in the command and control complex on the Ali Tahr Ridge when it was detonated, and most were killed. The complex had operated underground for many years.
The source said Israel has no intention of withdrawing from the ridge but will redeploy IDF forces there, who will immediately strike anyone approaching the blasted site. The source strongly denied any Iranian presence inside the complex and said the IDF found large quantities of weapons there.
The commander of Hamas's Khan Younis Brigade, Muhammad Abdul Salam Al-Yazouri, was killed overnight in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, per Hamas and Palestinian media.
The IDF confirms it struck and killed operatives in the area but is still awaiting confirmation of their identities.
The IDF has released new details on the three-month operation to capture the Ali Tahr Ridge in southern Lebanon.
Around 50 Hezbollah terrorists barricaded inside the underground tunnels chose to fight to the death. Israel offered them a ch...
The IDF has released new details on the three-month operation to capture the Ali Tahr Ridge in southern Lebanon.
Around 50 Hezbollah terrorists barricaded inside the underground tunnels chose to fight to the death. Israel offered them a chance to surrender through intermediaries in Lebanon. They refused and were eliminated.
Yahalom fighters found drones, anti-tank missiles and other weapons inside. Egoz fighters carried out ambushes near the shafts. Hezbollah's attempts to rescue or resupply the trapped men were disrupted.
Israel informed the U.S., which then notified the Lebanese government.
"Last night (Thursday), IDF surveillance identified indications of activity in preparation for a smuggling attempt in the eastern border area.
Following the findings, forces from the Jordan Valley and Foothills Brigade, ...
Israeli military:
"Last night (Thursday), IDF surveillance identified indications of activity in preparation for a smuggling attempt in the eastern border area.
Following the findings, forces from the Jordan Valley and Foothills Brigade, officers from the Israel Police Jordan Border Unit of the Judea and Samaria District, and Border Police forces in Judea and Samaria operated jointly and established ambushes in the area.
During the operation, two residents of Jericho were arrested. More than 30 pistols and two M-16 rifles were seized.
The suspects and weapons were transferred for further investigation by the Judea and Samaria District Central Unit.
Security forces are deployed along the eastern border and continue to operate to thwart smuggling attempts and safeguard the security of the citizens of Israel."
Explosions may be heard across northern Israel in the coming hours from IDF activity in Lebanon.
Per the Upper Galilee Regional Council, the military will carry out "strikes and controlled explosions in Lebanon." Civilian guidelines remain unchanged.
Farah Hamed, a Hamas military wing operative, was eliminated Wednesday in a strike in central Gaza.
He previously served as a senior operative in Hamas' "West Bank Headquarters" and fought against IDF troops throughout the war. Part of the...
Farah Hamed, a Hamas military wing operative, was eliminated Wednesday in a strike in central Gaza.
He previously served as a senior operative in Hamas' "West Bank Headquarters" and fought against IDF troops throughout the war. Part of the "Silwad" cell, he carried out several attacks in the Binyamin area that killed and wounded Israeli civilians, and took part in the October 2003 Ein Yabrud shooting that killed three IDF soldiers: Sgt. Elad Pollak, Sgt. Roi Yaakov Solomon and Staff Sgt. Erez Idan.
Hamed was released to Gaza in the 2011 Shalit prisoner exchange. He then returned to Hamas' military wing, recruiting and directing operatives to advance attacks in Judea and Samaria.
“Given the possibility that, due to the economic stranglehold and intense pressure Iran is under, it may decide to take action against Israel, I once again warn the Iranian leadership: Any attack on Is...
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
“Given the possibility that, due to the economic stranglehold and intense pressure Iran is under, it may decide to take action against Israel, I once again warn the Iranian leadership: Any attack on Israel, for any reason and from anywhere, will be met with a powerful response that will inflict severe damage on Iran--damage it has never suffered before--including strikes on its key energy facilities, which provide resources and capabilities for Iran’s war and terrorism apparatus and for attacks against Israeli civilians.
“In accordance with the directives of the prime minister and myself, the IDF is on alert and prepared to carry out the mission.
“Such a blow would set Iran back decades and further destabilize the ayatollah regime, which the Iranian people so deeply despise and long to see fall.”
Hamas confirms Farah Hamed was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City's Sheikh Ijlin neighborhood today.
Hamas describes him as a commander and fighter in its military wing and a member of the al-Qassam Brigades Military Council in the West Bank. Originally from the Ramallah area, he was deported to Gaza in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange.
"Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF and the ISA precisely struck in several areas across the Gaza Strip and dismantled three Hamas and Islamic Jihad weapon storage facilities. Additionally, a launch pit from which rockets were ...
Israeli military:
"Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF and the ISA precisely struck in several areas across the Gaza Strip and dismantled three Hamas and Islamic Jihad weapon storage facilities. Additionally, a launch pit from which rockets were fired toward Israeli territory throughout the war was dismantled.
The terrorist organizations stored dozens of different kinds of weapons inside the storage facilities, including rockets, Kalachnikov rifles, and additional combat equipment.
Furthermore, the IDF identified that recently, Hamas terrorists have been arriving at the storage facilities and using the weapons stored inside them to establish control in the Gaza Strip and carry out operations.
Prior to the strikes, advance warnings were issued to the population in order to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, in addition to the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
The IDF will continue to operate decisively to degrade the capabilities of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip while thwarting any attempt to rebuild capabilities or use weapons intended to harm IDF troops.
IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat."
