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IDF launches airstrike on Jenin in West Bank

An Israeli Air Force aircraft attacked the terrorist stronghold, a month after Palestinian security forces launched an operation against Islamic Jihad there.

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 01.14.25

Katz introduces Haredi draft law waiving Haredi service for most until 2032

Security minister briefs Knesset committee without IDF representatives, shows plan to draft 50% of the ultra-Orthodox men eligible for service after seven years; mother of fallen soldier in protest march calling for equal draft for all

Sivan Hilaie, Yoav Zitun | 01.14.25

Guerilla warfare and IEDs exact a price in Gaza's Beit Hanoun

Latest fallen soldiers killed in a powerful explosion on a logistical road cleared and secured by IDF forces; Terrorists likely used an undiscovered tunnel nearby; Beit Hanoun offensive aims to allow safe train travel to Sderot

Yoav Zitun | 01.12.25

Staff Sergeant Danila Diakov, Sergeant Major (res.) Alexander Fedorenko, Sergeant Yahav Maayan and Sergeant Eliav Astuker

IDF names four soldiers killed in Gaza blast

Sergeant Major (res.) Alexander Fedorenko, Staff Sergeant Danila Diakov, Sergeant Yahav Maayan and Sergeant Eliav Astuker were killed after a remote explosive detonated in Beit Hanoun; five additional soldiers injured, two in serious condition

Yoav Zitun | 01.11.25

High alert for Houthi retaliation after IDF strike on Yemen

IDF strikes Haziz power plant near Sanaa, Hodeidah and Ras Isa Ports, as well as missile launchers; Senior Houthi official threatens a major response in Hebrew

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 01.10.25

Engineering soldiers fight first tunnel battle ever in Lebanon

Just two kilometers from Israel's border, the Engineering Corps found an operational tunnel leading to Kiryat Shmona; IDF blows up asset after a 36-hour battle

Yoav Zitun, Ziv Koren | 01.10.25

Lebanon PM vows disarmament in south as Israeli forces remain active in key strategic points

Najib Mikati declares new phase of stability following election of Joseph Aoun as president; analysts suggest waning influence of Iran and allies allowed Lebanon to elect strong president who enjoys international credibility

Iskander Khabibulin, Yoav Zitun, news agencies | 01.10.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

After 15 months of combat, Katz seeks IDF strategy shift to avoid war of attrition with Hamas

Defense minister calls for shift in Gaza strategy, demanding IDF present plan to decisively defeat Hamas should hostages not be released by time Trump takes office; Katz dismisses discussions about post-war Gaza as long as Hamas left standing

Yoav Zitun | 01.10.25

תיעוד מיירוט כטב"מים ששוגרו מתימן וקולות הקשר באותו רגע

Hundreds of drones fired from Yemen at Israel have been thwarted | Watch the drone interceptions

40 missiles, 320 drones: The IDF published data on Houthi launches since the beginning of the war; Hours after data released, 3 drones fired at Israel from the east are intercepted

Yoav Zitun | 01.09.25

מעצר תושב כאבול שתכנן לבצע פיגוע תופת ע"י ימ"ס טקטית של מג"ב ותפיסת אמצעי לחימה

Northern Israel man indicted in alleged bomb plot inspired by Gaza war

Mahmoud Bushkar, 37, from Kabul accused of planning bombing attack and experimenting with explosives, including TATP; suspect attempted to recruit others unsuccessfully

Yoav Zitun | 01.09.25

IDF to conceal identities of combat troops amid global legal threats

To counter rising efforts targeting IDF troops abroad, military orders all combat personnel, from brigadier general and below, to remain anonymous; photos from combat zones require special approval, and legal briefings will precede any interviews

Yoav Zitun | 01.08.25

סמ"ר קנאו קאסה ז"ל, סמ"ר מתתיהו יעקב פרל ז"ל, סמ"ר נבו פישר ז"ל

IDF confirms 3 soldiers killed in Gaza tank blast

Staff Sgt. Matityahu Ya’akov Perel, 22, Staff Sgt. Kenew Kasa, 22, and Staff Sgt. Nevo Fisher, 20, all tank crew members in 401st Brigade's 46th Battalion, killed in Beit Hanoun

Yoav Zitun | 01.08.25

חטיבה 769 איתרה והשמידה מצבור אמצעי לחימה במרחב הסלוקי

No IDF withdrawal without Lebanese Army action against Hezbollah, officials warn

Officials stress IDF operations in Lebanon hinge on adherence to cease-fire, warning of escalation if framework collapses; concerns raised over Lebanese Army’s ability to counter Hezbollah, which seeks to return to southern Lebanon unarmed

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Iskander Khabibulin | 01.08.25

IDF scrambles to combat flood of weapons into the West Bank

Troops stationed there face difficulties in capturing armed terrorists and stopping their suppliers, who smuggle weapons from Iran via Jordan; Regular infantry battalions will return from Gaza to the West Bank for the first time since October 7

Yoav Zitun | 01.08.25

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach falls in Gaza fighting

Nahal Brigade elite reconnaissance unit soldier, 20, killed in Beit Hanoun; public invited to join flag parade in his honor; IDF death toll in war reaches 828

Yoav Zitun | 01.07.25