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Pro-Palestinian organizations and a French leftist MP filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli reserve officer Elitzur Gitler, who is currently in France competing in the Roundnet World Championship.

Following the IDF takeover of the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, local politicians and military analysts accused Hezbollah of preferring to surrender positions to Israel rather than hand them to the Lebanese army.

Col. Eliav Elbaz completes his tenure as commander of the IDF Officer School (Bahad 1), reporting a 50% surge in graduates to meet multi-arena defense challenges and underground warfare demands.

The IDF's 36th Division and elite units are finalizing the demolition of a major Hezbollah underground stronghold in southern Lebanon. Official footage was released to clarify the operational status and prevent further escalation.

Roni and Racheli Uspensky live in a 72-sqm mobile home in the Dead Sea community of Kdem Arava. After leaving his military career, Roni launched a desert glamping business that recently hosted a major movie set.

Shlev Biton, who was wounded five years ago by anti-tank fire on the Gaza border and had his leg amputated, is at the center of a storm after becoming the face of a service operated by the company for those who need only one shoe. His picture is being circulated on social media, alongside hashtags and posts against the sports giant that have reached millions of views: "Ignoring children with...

The terrorist organization claims that Shin Bet's preparations for the arrest of Muin al-Arabid lasted for months in the heart of Gaza. According to their version, weapons containing a sedative were used, and an additional squad waited behind the suspect's house.

The source of the interceptions documented by vacationers in the skies over the Sea of Galilee is in Jordan, where Iran has again launched ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, the IDF has launched another wave of attacks in Lebanon, in which, according to reports, two people on a motorcycle were eliminated.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again raised the issue of Palestinian security forces potentially turning their weapons against Israel. The IDF emphasizes that while the scenario is being practiced, there is no intelligence indicating such a plan. Palestinian sources call these statements a political manipulation.

Duvdevan unit soldiers arrested a cell of five terrorists early this morning in Qabatiya, who according to the IDF planned to harm civilians and security forces. The five were arrested in less than ten minutes, and an M16 rifle and additional weaponry were found during a search of their homes.

In an unusual meeting at the White House, the Satmar Admorim delivered to President Trump an "urgent appeal for the protection of the rights of the Haredi community" The letter, drafted by members of the Haredi community, accuses the State of Israel of religious persecution, claims that yeshiva students live in fear of arrest, and warns that American citizens are trapped in Israel. The message to...

Duvdevan unit fighters arrested five terrorists this morning in the Kabatiya area who were planning an attack against Israelis in a new settlement in northern Samaria. The operation was conducted under the command of the Menashe Brigade and directed by the Shin Bet.

On Wednesday, Muhammad Mahmoud Marshed al-Qadi, a commander in the Nukhba force, was eliminated in the Khan Yunis area. Al-Qadi commanded the capture of the Sufa post on October 7 and was subsequently involved in holding Israeli hostages. Despite the ceasefire, the IDF and Shin Bet clarify that the terrorist worked to rehabilitate Hamas, conducted training, and planned terror plots against our...

A warning letter was sent to the Prime Minister following the failure to transfer 40 billion shekels. Industry heads warn of the closure of ammunition production lines. The IDF is preparing for immediate cuts in reserve duty days and a halt to the restoration of tanks damaged in the war.

According to Southern Command sources, the security establishment increasingly assesses that recent targeted eliminations in Gaza and the arrest of a senior Hamas official could trigger a guerrilla operation or rocket fire. A situation assessment is scheduled ahead of Rosh Hashanah to determine if forces in the region will be reinforced.

After years of barriers, the IDF has carried out a revolution for the Ultra-Orthodox recruit. Dedicated and diverse tracks have been opened and adapted so that recruits do not have to compromise on their identity. The goal is to enlist thousands of young people from this sector every year.

Where Iran tries to use collaborators, Israel has found partners — and just across the border, a surprising construction boom is taking place, stemming from the desire of tens of thousands of Druze to acquire a shelter for times of danger. "We want to understand what about you, are you here forever?", explains a Druze from southern Syria about what needs to happen for them to express unequivocal...

The IDF is examining a framework for introducing international forces to clear terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, in a format similar to that in southern Lebanon. The move, in coordination with the USA, will begin in areas not included in the 'Yellow Line' zone, so in practice, there will not be a real withdrawal of IDF soldiers from a specific area. About a month ago, the cabinet already...

According to the IDF, the structures demolished in the Palestinian village of Khirbet at-Taban in the southern Hebron Hills were built illegally in a firing zone. About 70 residents from 12 families lived there. One of them said: "It was a demolition of the entire village." The families stated: "We will stay until our last breath."

While Iran threatened a "powerful response" to an Israeli attack on the Ali-Tahar ridge, and despite Defense Minister Israel Katz's warnings about potential holiday attacks, senior Israeli officials clarify there is no intelligence suggesting an imminent Iranian strike. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that regime change is within reach, while US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that the...

At a special tribute ceremony, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir called for an expansion of the reserve pool. He emphasized that the IDF has shifted to a strategy of preemptive threat elimination amid a prolonged multi-front campaign.

Forces of the 36th Division achieved operational control above and below ground. Inside the tunnels, command centers, living quarters, and kitchens used by the "Badr" unit were found. The infrastructure was built over two decades with Iranian funding and planning.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that toppling the regime in Iran is the central mission facing Israel, adding that it is "close" and "within reach." He made these remarks during a toast for the Jewish New Year 5787 with Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, and members of the IDF General Staff Forum at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

An outrageous exposé reveals abnormal price gaps of tens of percent on basic consumer goods at a closed base compared to other IDF bases, with the Ministry of Defense admitting that some prices are set by the franchisee.

A special drill will be held in Eilat to test cooperation between emergency services in various scenarios, including terrorist infiltration. While security threats in the city have been discussed, there is currently no concrete warning.

The hit by children's star Maiki has conquered soldiers and led to a series of volunteer performances on bases. However, the IDF discovered that these were approved only by field commanders, without the approval of the Manpower Directorate. Despite the demand and additional performances already planned, the army has yet to decide whether to officially regulate her arrival.

The Minister of Defense threatened to return Iran to the "Stone Age" if it attacks. In Israel, meanwhile, they reject claims that Tehran warned against an Israeli attack on the strategic Ali-Taher ridge - where, according to sources, members of the Revolutionary Guards are holed up.

Soldiers claim they were filmed multiple times in base restrooms and that command failed to act. The IDF has launched a Military Police investigation, stating they view the incident with the utmost severity.

'The army does not want Haredi soldiers,' claimed the Shas chairman, dismissing previous integration efforts as a 'charade.' He also spoke out against the state-Haredi education system, calling it a 'real struggle.' Political leaders criticized his remarks as encouraging draft evasion.

“The army doesn't want Haredi soldiers, it gives it a big headache,” claimed the Shas chairman. According to him, “The IDF wants a secular army. All these years it was an eye-wash.” Regarding the Hashmonaim Brigade, intended to allow Haredi soldiers to maintain their lifestyle, he said: “I haven't checked that.”

Reserve soldiers from the 8553rd Battalion operating at the base report an ongoing hazard: "There are allergic people here and the injector is not accessible," a female soldier at the base told N12. The army claims they have set traps and are trying to locate the nest, but the problem persists on the ground.

The 210th Division completed extensive exercises in the Golan Heights and on the Syrian border to enhance operational readiness for sudden and complex events.

The Iranian Foreign Minister met with a Hamas delegation in Tehran. Meanwhile, reports from Lebanon indicate that the IDF conducted overnight strikes in the Ali al-Tahar ridge area using bunker-busting munitions.

Dr. Eyal Heyman tells about the incident in which he was seriously wounded in Gaza, the long and complex rehabilitation process, and the faith and insights that strengthened him after the disaster.

The IDF stated that forces entered the village of Al-Mughayyir to secure the return of animals located there belonging to Israelis, and that during their exit, a disturbance developed during which fire was opened at "main instigators." Palestinians claim that the two, aged 16 and 19, were killed during a confrontation with settlers. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.

The Lebanese Army is avoiding searches in homes and terrorist infrastructure, while disputes over oversight mechanisms delay the IDF's withdrawal. Meanwhile, Hezbollah is shifting its tactics: moving away from large-scale invasion plans toward small-squad guerrilla activity, ambushes, and explosive drones. Israel is leveraging American pressure, warning that any escalation with Iran will reignite...

The campaign against agricultural terror in Judea and Samaria continues. On Wednesday evening, security forces conducted a raid in the village of Al-Mughayyir, where, over the past two months, terrorists have repeatedly targeted farms, including the theft of livestock from Givat Or Nachman and Metzudat David.

After the first episode revealed the immense economic value of service in technological units, the second episode of "Exit at the Induction Center" moves to a question that arises even earlier: who actually gets the opportunity to enter this track. The episode deals with the mechanisms that create the gap even before the day of enlistment – the environment in which teenagers grow up, awareness of...

The IDF is on high alert following warnings of regional escalation and potential nationalist crime. In two weeks, the Judea and Samaria Division will expand to 26 battalions, incorporating three regular brigades.

In a few days, the INS Dragon, the sixth and most advanced submarine of the Israeli Navy, whose construction took about 15 years, will dock in Israel. Foreign experts estimate that the unusual structure of its conning tower hides a vertical launch system for ballistic missiles. The "Iron Swords" war proved the critical need for a "long arm" capable of operating covertly and projecting power far...

Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot claimed he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours after an F-16 was downed by Syrian fire. A military source with access to the protocols states that Benjamin Netanyahu was updated immediately and approved the retaliatory strike, which was launched within 20 minutes.

United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf has called for easing detention conditions for ultra-Orthodox deserters arrested for failing to enlist in the IDF. Following a visit to Prison 10, he stated that "they should spend the holidays at home," adding that the detainees "are hungry and not feeling well."

For several months, the collection of DNA samples from IDF recruits was halted. Among the soldiers are combat troops from the July and August cycles. The reason: a dispute between the Military Rabbinate and the Medical Corps over the funding of preservation equipment. A source familiar with the details: "The shortage was known for almost two years."

During the operations of the Northern Brigade forces under the command of the 99th Division in the northern Gaza Strip, another underground tunnel was neutralized, while in recent weeks the forces, in cooperation with Yahalom, destroyed an underground route about a kilometer long. "IDF forces under the Southern Command are deployed in the area - and will continue to act to remove any immediate...

During a closed event, IDF officers expressed deep frustration with the policy in the Gaza Strip, describing threats that remain unaddressed. The Gaza Division commander alluded to Jared Kushner's visit to Israel and admitted: "There is external pressure on the IDF."

The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has released a report detailing how Turkish organizations identify dual-citizen Israelis who served in the IDF to file legal complaints against them.

The Democrats party sent a warning letter to the Prime Minister demanding the removal of a video he published from the Gaza Strip, in which he attacked Gadi Eisenkot while being filmed alongside the Chief of Staff and IDF soldiers. The party claims this constitutes election propaganda that violates the law and makes use of public assets and the military. The demand: removal from all platforms by...

The threat is no longer limited to the Iranian arena: the IDF is monitoring the expansion of cyber capabilities of other actors in the region.

Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar spoke out against the decision to prosecute soldiers for alleged insubordination and argued that their right to maintain their way of life must be considered. "How unfortunate that those who absorbed their culture from a foreign culture and are far from the Torah of Israel determined the codes," he stated.

Phoenix, Migdal, and WeSure have won the Ministry of Finance tender for insuring private vehicles of state employees, retirees, and career soldiers in the IDF for 2027. Over 70,000 vehicles are expected to be covered.