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Armed men in the streets, phones seized: How Gaza’s ‘Day of Rage’ against Hamas was crushed

Hamas security forces deployed across Gaza to block a planned protest against the terror group, with a local source describing the mood as a ‘pressure cooker’; others in the Strip claimed the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman helped fuel the unrest

Einav Halabi | 06.27.26

Hezbollah lawmaker embarrassed on live TV after IDF spokesman asks about Beaufort tunnels

Arabic-language IDF spokesman Avichay Adraee urged Lebanese channel Al Jadeed to ask Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah about the Beaufort after the IDF exposed what it said was a major tunnel network there; when the host relayed the question, Fadlallah angrily refused to answer

Lior Ben Ari | 06.08.26

אל"מ אביחי אדרעי, שפרש מתפקיד דובר צה"ל בערבית

‘Even the terrorists respect you’: outgoing IDF Arabic spokesman on 20 years under threat

Over two decades, he became Israel’s most recognizable face in the Arab world — at a price: from assassination attempts to his children's fears, Avichay Adraee now opens up about leaving his role, meeting former hostages and lessons learned from Saddam Hussein and Nasrallah

Tia Barak | 03.13.26

ועידת הביטחון והשירות, קבוצת "ידיעות אחרונות" בשיתוף המכון למחקרי ביטחון לאומי INSS

‘Captain Ella’ of Qalansuwa appointed IDF Arabic-language spokesperson, to replace Avichay Adraee

With about 500,000 TikTok followers, Maj. Ella Waweya, born into a Muslim family, was officially named the successor to the IDF’s longtime Arabic-language spokesperson, saying the media arena is 'a battlefield no less difficult than others'

Lior Ben Ari | 02.03.26

'Who will be the next nightmare?': Arab world reacts to Adraee's resignation

Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee became a well-known and influential figure in the Middle East in the shadow of the war, and his videos have received millions of views; With announcement of his departure, the Arab media is extensively discussing his personality - and his possible replacement: 'Who are you, Captain Ella?'; These are some of the highlights of his tenure

Nina Fox, Lior Ben Ari | 11.12.25

IDF Arabic-Language Spokesperson Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee to retire after 20 years

A familiar and divisive face across Arab media, Adraee has served as the military Arabic spokesman since 2005, drawing both a massive following and repeated threats

ynet | 11.11.25

IDF reveals new photo of Hamas military wing commander: 'Dramatic change to his face'

Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the last remaining Hamas commander who planned the Oct. 7 massacre and became the terrorist organization's top figure in Gaza, was filmed in a tunnel under the European Hospital in Khan Younis; IDF: 'Did the shame of the destruction push him to change his face? Is he a hero?'

Iskander Khabibulin | 07.17.25

הודעת פינוי מדובר צה"ל בערבית לתושבי צפון רצועת עזה

‘Move West immediately’: IDF orders mass evacuation in northern Gaza

Military orders one of the largest evacuations across northern Gaza neighborhoods since the start of the war, as Hamas continues to stall response to U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal

Einav Halabi | 05.30.25

Israel expands Gaza military operations as ceasefire talks stall

Overnight airstrikes and artillery fire follow statement by IDF calling on residents of Rafah to evacuate; defense minister says move is intended to 'cleanse the area of terrorists' and also to 'seize wide areas that will be annexed to Israel’s security zones'

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.02.25

In first since ceasefire, Israel strikes Beirut's Dahieh district

Military says it struck drone storage facility; IDF Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee issues warning following launch of 2 rockets at Kiryat Shmona earlier in the day

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.28.25

Lebanon denies landing to Iranian flight carrying terror funds after IDF warnings

IDF spokesman reveals Iran’s Quds Force attempted to transfer funds to Hezbollah via civilian flights, prompting Lebanon to block an Iranian plane from landing; Terror group supporters protest decision

Lior Ben Ari | 02.13.25

Lebanese journalist detained 1 year after IDF spokesperson interview

Local authorities bring Layal Alekhtiar in for questioning before releasing on bail; military court judge says she remains under investigation

Lior Ben Ari | 01.23.25

דובר צה"ל בערבית, אל"ם אביחי אדרעי, בהודעה לתושבי עזה בנוגע לקרבה לכוחות צה״ל באיזור

IDF says Gazans could return north if cease-fire holds

In a message on Tuesday, Avichay Adraee warns against civilians approaching troops deployed in the Strip or the border with Israel and say instructions would be given regarding safe passage when it is possible

Einav Halabi | 01.21.25

IDF spokesman's tour of Lebanese villages triggers media firestorm

Lebanese outlets report Avichay Adraee visited Kfarkela and Odaisseh, sparking online debate; one user accuses media of supporting him, another jokes he came to deliver evacuation warnings in person, while commenter insists he never entered

Lior Ben Ari | 11.19.24

3D illustration of underground bunker, located beneath Beirut’s Al-Sahel Hospital, used as key financial facility for Hezbollah

IDF directs media to Hezbollah's secret cash bunker under Beirut hospital

IDF Arabic spokesman directs journalists to revisit Beirut’s Al-Sahel Hospital, alleging Hezbollah bunker with $500 million hidden beneath; he calls on Lebanon’s media and government to investigate, asserting Israeli intelligence identified concealed entry

Ynetnews | 10.27.24

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