A Hamas operative who participated in the deadliest attack on Israeli troops amid the IDF's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip was killed in a strike last week, the military announces.
The strike last Monday had targeted several armed Hamas members who the military says approached the Yellow Line and planned an "imminent" attack on troops stationed in central Gaza.
"The terrorists posed a real threat to IDF troops and were therefore targeted in precise strikes," the military says.
The IDF says it can now confirm that among those killed was Yousef Ibrahim Mahmoud Beshiti, a Hamas operative part of a cell that launched an attack on troops on January 22, 2024, in an incident that left 21 soldiers dead.
The Hamas operatives fired RPGs at the troops, hitting a tank and setting off mines that were rigged to demolish two buildings. It was the deadliest incident amid the IDF’s ground offensive in Gaza.
In addition, the IDF says the strike killed at least six other Hamas operatives, including a member of the terror group's elite Nukhba Force, a cell commander, and a Hamas police officer.
The strike last Monday had targeted several armed Hamas members who the military says approached the Yellow Line and planned an "imminent" attack on troops stationed in central Gaza.
"The terrorists posed a real threat to IDF troops and were therefore targeted in precise strikes," the military says.
The IDF says it can now confirm that among those killed was Yousef Ibrahim Mahmoud Beshiti, a Hamas operative part of a cell that launched an attack on troops on January 22, 2024, in an incident that left 21 soldiers dead.
The Hamas operatives fired RPGs at the troops, hitting a tank and setting off mines that were rigged to demolish two buildings. It was the deadliest incident amid the IDF’s ground offensive in Gaza.
In addition, the IDF says the strike killed at least six other Hamas operatives, including a member of the terror group's elite Nukhba Force, a cell commander, and a Hamas police officer.
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The Israeli Air Force struck some 150 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in the past day, the military says
The IDF says the targets included rocket launchers, drones, buildings used by the terror group, anti-tank launch sites, and headquarters.
The military says it also struck Hezbollah cells that planned attacks on troops.
Notably, the IDF has not conducted any strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut since Wednesday night.
The IDF says the targets included rocket launchers, drones, buildings used by the terror group, anti-tank launch sites, and headquarters.
The military says it also struck Hezbollah cells that planned attacks on troops.
Notably, the IDF has not conducted any strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut since Wednesday night.
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The IDF Home Front Command says it is adjusting its wartime guidelines amid the ongoing fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon and the ceasefire in Iran.
In communities on the Lebanon border, educational activities will be permitted only inside bomb shelters, and in the northern Golan Heights and Upper Galilee, educational activities will be permitted provided an adequate bomb shelter can be reached in time.
Meanwhile, gatherings are now restricted to 5,000 people in the southern Golan, Beit She'an Valley, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Judea (southern West Bank), Judean Foothills, Lachish, Gaza border communities, the Negev, Arava, and Eilat.
In the rest of the country, no changes are made to the guidelines, the military says.
The guidelines remain in effect until Tuesday at 8 p.m. By then, the Home Front Command will conduct a fresh assessment.
In communities on the Lebanon border, educational activities will be permitted only inside bomb shelters, and in the northern Golan Heights and Upper Galilee, educational activities will be permitted provided an adequate bomb shelter can be reached in time.
Meanwhile, gatherings are now restricted to 5,000 people in the southern Golan, Beit She'an Valley, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Judea (southern West Bank), Judean Foothills, Lachish, Gaza border communities, the Negev, Arava, and Eilat.
In the rest of the country, no changes are made to the guidelines, the military says.
The guidelines remain in effect until Tuesday at 8 p.m. By then, the Home Front Command will conduct a fresh assessment.
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An IDF reservist was killed and three other troops were wounded when a Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon last night, the military announces.
The slain soldier is named as Sgt. Maj (res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, 30, a firetruck driver in the 188th Armored Brigade, from Katzrin.
Three other reservists were wounded in the same incident, one of them moderately and the other two lightly, and were evacuated for medical care, the IDF adds.
The slain soldier is named as Sgt. Maj (res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, 30, a firetruck driver in the 188th Armored Brigade, from Katzrin.
Three other reservists were wounded in the same incident, one of them moderately and the other two lightly, and were evacuated for medical care, the IDF adds.
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Ten IDF soldiers were wounded, including three seriously, during a clash with Hezbollah gunmen in southern Lebanon overnight, the military says.
The soldiers were taken to a hospital and their families were notified, the army says.
Three soldiers are listed in serious condition, one is in moderate condition, and six others were lightly hurt.
The soldiers were taken to a hospital and their families were notified, the army says.
Three soldiers are listed in serious condition, one is in moderate condition, and six others were lightly hurt.
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Ten IDF soldiers were wounded, including three seriously, during a clash with Hezbollah gunmen in southern Lebanon overnight, the military says. The soldiers were taken to a hospital and their families were notified, the army says. Three soldiers are listed…
The soldiers are of the Paratroopers Brigade. The incident took place in the Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil.
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The IDF publishes bodycam footage of troops locating Hezbollah weapons in a home in southern Lebanon.
The weapons were located by soldiers of the Nahal Brigade. The IDF says the Nahal soldiers, in coordination with the Israeli Air Force, also demolished several Hezbollah sites, including anti-tank missile launch posts and weapon depots.
The weapons were located by soldiers of the Nahal Brigade. The IDF says the Nahal soldiers, in coordination with the Israeli Air Force, also demolished several Hezbollah sites, including anti-tank missile launch posts and weapon depots.
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The IDF says it killed several terror operatives in the Gaza Strip in separate incidents today and yesterday,
Earlier today, troops of the Gaza Division's Northern Brigade spotted a "terrorist near the Yellow Line who approached forces operating in the northern Gaza Strip and posed a threat to them," the military says.
Yesterday, troops of the Gaza Division spotted several armed Hamas operatives in the Strip's center, according to the IDF.
"In both incidents, immediately after identification, IDF forces struck and eliminated the terrorists to remove the threat," the IDF says.
Earlier today, troops of the Gaza Division's Northern Brigade spotted a "terrorist near the Yellow Line who approached forces operating in the northern Gaza Strip and posed a threat to them," the military says.
Yesterday, troops of the Gaza Division spotted several armed Hamas operatives in the Strip's center, according to the IDF.
"In both incidents, immediately after identification, IDF forces struck and eliminated the terrorists to remove the threat," the IDF says.
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The IDF says it has killed three Hezbollah operatives who wounded 10 paratroopers during a gun battle in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil overnight.
During the night, soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade's 101st Battalion exchanged fire with a cell of three Hezbollah gunmen. The battle left three paratroopers in serious condition, one in moderate condition, and six others were lightly hurt, according to the IDF.
The troops returned fire, and along with tank shelling and airstrikes, killed two of the Hezbollah gunmen, the military says.
The third Hezbollah operative attempted to flee from the area, and a short while later he was targeted and killed in a strike, the IDF adds.
During the night, soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade's 101st Battalion exchanged fire with a cell of three Hezbollah gunmen. The battle left three paratroopers in serious condition, one in moderate condition, and six others were lightly hurt, according to the IDF.
The troops returned fire, and along with tank shelling and airstrikes, killed two of the Hezbollah gunmen, the military says.
The third Hezbollah operative attempted to flee from the area, and a short while later he was targeted and killed in a strike, the IDF adds.
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Rescue forces are responding to reports of a Hezbollah drone impact in the northern city of Nahariya a short while ago.
There are no immediate reports of injuries following the attack from Lebanon.
There are no immediate reports of injuries following the attack from Lebanon.
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The IDF says combat engineers demolished four Hamas tunnels in the Israeli-controlled portion of the Gaza Strip over the weekend.
The tunnels on the eastern side of the Yellow Line in total spanned some 800 meters, the IDF says.
The military says tunnels featured rooms where Hamas operatives would reside, along with mines and other explosive material used by Hamas to build bombs.
The tunnels on the eastern side of the Yellow Line in total spanned some 800 meters, the IDF says.
The military says tunnels featured rooms where Hamas operatives would reside, along with mines and other explosive material used by Hamas to build bombs.
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The IDF warns that Hezbollah may increase its rate of rocket attacks on Israel in the coming hours.
"In accordance with the situational assessment and as part of the development of the campaign, increased fire from Lebanese territory is possible, likely focused on the northern region," the military says in a statement.
The IDF says that there are no changes to the Home Front Command's guidelines at this stage, but civilians should maintain vigilance.
"If there are changes in the situational assessment, the public will be updated accordingly," the IDF says, adding that it is "prepared for both defense and offense."
"In accordance with the situational assessment and as part of the development of the campaign, increased fire from Lebanese territory is possible, likely focused on the northern region," the military says in a statement.
The IDF says that there are no changes to the Home Front Command's guidelines at this stage, but civilians should maintain vigilance.
"If there are changes in the situational assessment, the public will be updated accordingly," the IDF says, adding that it is "prepared for both defense and offense."
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An IDF soldier was moderately hurt by gunfire in unclear circumstances in the central Gaza Strip earlier today, the military says.
The soldier was taken to a hospital and his family was notified.
The source of the gunfire is not yet clear, and the IDF has launched an investigation into the incident.
The soldier was taken to a hospital and his family was notified.
The source of the gunfire is not yet clear, and the IDF has launched an investigation into the incident.
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Amid the historic meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese envoys to the US in Washington, Hezbollah appears to have stepped up its rocket attacks on northern Israel.
Sirens have been sounding across the Galilee for the past half an hour, warning of rocket fire from Lebanon.
There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Sirens have been sounding across the Galilee for the past half an hour, warning of rocket fire from Lebanon.
There are no immediate reports of injuries.
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Commander of US Central Command, Adm. Brad Cooper, is again in Israel for meetings with the Israeli military's top brass.
Cooper and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir today held a meeting with Holocaust survivor Bella Haim for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Haim, the grandmother of hostage Yotam Haim -- who was mistakenly killed by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip -- was born in the Polish town of Stoczek and survived the Holocaust by fleeing with her family to Russia.
The IDF says the two military chiefs heard Haim's "testimony and personal story."
Cooper and Zamir are also expected to discuss the campaign in Iran and plans for if the war resumes.
Cooper and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir today held a meeting with Holocaust survivor Bella Haim for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Haim, the grandmother of hostage Yotam Haim -- who was mistakenly killed by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip -- was born in the Polish town of Stoczek and survived the Holocaust by fleeing with her family to Russia.
The IDF says the two military chiefs heard Haim's "testimony and personal story."
Cooper and Zamir are also expected to discuss the campaign in Iran and plans for if the war resumes.
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The IDF says it carried out a wave of airstrikes against numerous Hezbollah sites in the southern Lebanon town of Aadshit last night.
The strikes were carried out after the IDF says it had identified "increased activity by the Hezbollah terror organization identified in the village."
Since hostilities escalated on March 2, Hezbollah has fired some 130 rockets from Aadshit at troops in southern Lebanon and at Israel, especially Kiryat Shmona, the military says.
Among the sites hit in the town were weapon depots, rocket launchers, and Hezbollah headquarters, the army says.
The IDF says the strikes also killed several Hezbollah operatives who had planned attacks on Israel.
The strikes were carried out after the IDF says it had identified "increased activity by the Hezbollah terror organization identified in the village."
Since hostilities escalated on March 2, Hezbollah has fired some 130 rockets from Aadshit at troops in southern Lebanon and at Israel, especially Kiryat Shmona, the military says.
Among the sites hit in the town were weapon depots, rocket launchers, and Hezbollah headquarters, the army says.
The IDF says the strikes also killed several Hezbollah operatives who had planned attacks on Israel.
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Three Hezbollah operatives, including a member of the terror group's elite Radwan Force, surrendered to IDF troops in the southern Lebanon town of Bint Jbeil yesterday, the military says.
The IDF says that soldiers of the Givati Brigade had exchanged fire "from a close range" with a Hezbollah cell in Bint Jbeil, hitting the terror operatives.
"At the end of the battle, three terrorists threw down their weapons and surrendered to the troops," the IDF says, adding that they were taken to Israel to be interrogated by the Military Intelligence Directorate's Unit 504, which specializes in human intelligence.
The IDF says that soldiers of the Givati Brigade had exchanged fire "from a close range" with a Hezbollah cell in Bint Jbeil, hitting the terror operatives.
"At the end of the battle, three terrorists threw down their weapons and surrendered to the troops," the IDF says, adding that they were taken to Israel to be interrogated by the Military Intelligence Directorate's Unit 504, which specializes in human intelligence.
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Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar will end his tenure on May 5, after an initial handover date was delayed due to the war in Iran.
The new date was agreed upon during a meeting Bar held today with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the military says.
Brig. Gen. Omer Tischler is set to replace Bar after over four years in the role.
"The chief of staff emphasized that the rotation is conditional on an operational situation assessment," the IDF says.
The IAF handover was initially set for this month.
The new date was agreed upon during a meeting Bar held today with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the military says.
Brig. Gen. Omer Tischler is set to replace Bar after over four years in the role.
"The chief of staff emphasized that the rotation is conditional on an operational situation assessment," the IDF says.
The IAF handover was initially set for this month.
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The commander of the 401st Armored Brigade’s 52nd Battalion was severely wounded during "operational activity" in southern Lebanon earlier today, the military announces.
The IDF says the circumstances under which the officer, a lieutenant colonel, was seriously hurt are under investigation.
The IDF says the circumstances under which the officer, a lieutenant colonel, was seriously hurt are under investigation.
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