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IDF chief: 'Exerting pressure on Hamas daily to ensure return of hostages'

Speaking to troops in Rafah, Halevi says military intensifying operations to dismantle Hamas and secure return of remaining 100 hostages, emphasizes need for stronger security frameworks to support displaced residents returning to communities near Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 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

סרטונים שפורסמו על ידי משטרת ישראל בעניין "אזהרת ריגול" בערבית ובעברית

New Iranian spy case: Light rail sabotage, police car arson, and online evidence

Shin Bet and police say they arrested a 23-year-old man who carried out intelligence missions for Iranian operatives and planned to carry out bombing attack

Yoav Zitun, Liran Tamari | 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

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

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

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

הרמטכ״ל בהערכת מצב ברמת הגולן עקב התמקמות כוחות צה"ל בסוריה

IDF chief responds to Syrian rebel leader: 'Our focus is Israel’s security, not interference in Syria'

Herzi Halevi dismisses Sharaa’s claim Israeli actions in Syria lack justification, saying IDF solely focused on securing Israeli Golan Heights communities from extremist threats; 'We are not interfering in what is happening inside Syria, nor do we intend to govern it'

Yoav Zitun | 12.14.24

תקיפות באזור אל-קלמון בפרברי דמשק, סוריה

Israel conducts 420 strikes on Syria targets since fall of Assad, rights group says

UK-based Observatory for Human Rights says Israeli jets struck 17 times in Damascus area overnight, targeting missile storage facilities; IDF says targeted electronic warfare systems

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.14.24

Israeli Air Force concludes operations on northern border, readies mission against Iran's nuclear program

Officials present impressive military data on fighting against Hezbollah and make preparations for a possible strike on Iranian soil following Assad's fall and Trump's return to Washington

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.24

צה"ל בכיבוש מרחבים באיזור החיץ שמעבר לגבול עם סוריה

Torn Assad photos, old gas masks: Inside an abandoned Syrian army outpost

Two decades ago, the IDF ceased training its soldiers to capture Syrian outposts; 101st Battalion forces achieved the feat without firing a single shot, uncovering damp trenches, rusted weapons, iron mess kits and dark, abandoned rooms deep within the hilltop position

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.24

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