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'We'll be the last battalion here': Ynet reporter embeds with IDF troops in Jabaliya

The IDF Combat Engineering Corps’ 601st Battalion's troops and commanders say they still have work to do in Gaza and will leave only once peace can be fully restored; 'Finding the hostages is our top priority'

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.18.24

IDF establishes a reserve division for troops aged 38-58 to bolster border defense

The David Brigades was created to prevent enemy infiltrations like the one on October 7; It consists of five reserve brigades, and is set to strengthen border defenses and respond rapidly to threats, with operational readiness targeted for 2025; 'Struggling to meet recruitment targets'

Yoav Zitun | 12.17.24

פעילות כוחות הצנחנים, שיריון, הנדסה ואגוז בפיקוד 474 בסוריה

IDF chopper lands near Damascus, troops on ground for 20 minutes - report

In the out of the ordinary incident, Israeli forces said to enter military facility in the area of the Syrian capital; at the same time Israel strikes Damascus suburbs

Lior Ben Ari | 12.17.24

Israel to maintain freedom to operate in Gaza, Katz says

Defense Minister says Israel will not allow Hamas to reorganize and rebuild and to pose a threat to communities; IDF prepares to cut of northern areas and prevent return of displaced civilians

Yoav Zitun | 12.17.24

Ice cold: Winter war preparations underway as IDF deploys in Syria and Lebanon

IDF gearing up for extreme winter operations in Syria and Lebanon, equipping troops with advanced cold-weather gear, insulated shelters and upgraded logistics; lessons from past campaigns and foreign militaries aim to ensure readiness in harsh enemy terrain

Yoav Zitun | 12.17.24

פעילות כוחות צה"ל בזירת המטענים שנחשפה סמוך לגדר הגבול עם סוריה

More recruits enlisting in combat units, IDF figures show

Military highlights high motivation among recruits, with turnout surpassing projections and reinforcing readiness of various units; IDF emphasizes that this cycle's success enhances its preparedness for upcoming challenges

Yoav Zitun | 12.16.24

חילופי אש בין מנגנוני הביטחון למחבלים באיו"ש

Fears grow over 'Syria effect' spreading to Jordan, West Bank

Analysis: Shin Bet and military intelligence chiefs, still reeling from failures of October 7, visit neighboring kingdom amid growing concerns about regime's stability, with fears local groups may be inspired by Assad's ousting

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.16.24

The IDF’s groundbreaking Ghost Unit has its 1st female operations officer

Maj. A, the first female operations officer in the elite Ghost Unit, is breaking barriers—leading missions from Gaza tunnels to tech-driven combat, and redefining what’s possible for women in the IDF’s most advanced front-line roles

Yoav Zitun | 12.16.24

Massive Israeli airstrikes on Syria reportedly trigger earthquake

Jets target weapons storage facilities housing surface-to-surface missiles, among other assets, Hezbollah-affiliated media reports; overnight strikes hit locations in Aleppo, Hama and Tartus

Lior Ben Ari | 12.16.24

Al Jazeera's 'cameraman' killed? IDF: he was PIJ commander

The Qatari-based network claims Ahmed al-Louh was a member of their news team, but the military says he had been a platoon commander for the Islamic terror faction

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun, News Agencies | 12.16.24

אמצעי לחימה שכוחות צה"ל החרימו בדרום לבנון

Lebanese military deploys to south, intensifies search for Hezbollah launchers

Troops conducting searches near Litani and Saluki rivers as implementation of cease-fire agreement moves forward slowly; US-led international monitoring commission commences operations but remains in initial stages

Yoav Zitun | 12.15.24

Manpower crunch forces IDF to rely on civilians in enemy territory

Facing soldier shortages, worn-out bulldozers and delayed US delivery of D9s, military employs civilians for high-risk missions: leveling buildings in Gaza, building embankments in Syria and clearing thickets in Lebanon; Here's how the system works

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 12.15.24

Former chief rabbi: 'Even someone who's idle shouldn't join the army'

In recorded video, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urges all ultra-Orthodox men to ignore military draft orders, even those not studying in yeshivas

Shilo Freid | 12.15.24

Saving IDF soldiers' lives across the ocean in New York

IDF commando critically wounded in terrorist ambush on October 7 completes year-long recovery at NYU Hospital; his treatment included removing nerve-pressing shrapnel

Ynetnews | 12.15.24

IDF officers hold first talks with Syrian leaders in Golan

As Syrian Golan Druze call for annexation to Israel, IDF officers meet openly with Syrian village elders, assuring them their daily lives would continue undisturbed; officer says asked village leader to collect weapons taken from abandoned Syrian outposts

Yoav Zitun | 12.15.24

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