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Hezbollah sends over half of country into shelters, IDF keeps up pressure

Hezbollah’s rockets reach Tel Aviv and Eilat as Israel ramps up strikes on Lebanon, preparing for a potential ground invasion amid rising casualties.

 An Israeli anti missile system intercept rockets fired from Lebanon, near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, September 4, 2024.
 A pro-Palestinian protester holds up a portrait of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar outside of a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in New York City, U.S., August 14, 2024.

Israel offers Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for hostages 

 Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram

IDF Gen. Hiram cleared of charge of blowing up hostages along with Hamas on Oct. 7

 Israeli soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, February 8, 2024

IDF to produce interim reports on war crimes probes


Women breaking barriers into combat units amid reservists strike

"Being a female combat soldier is an honorable form of service, and did not always exist as an option," one female combat soldier said.

 Young women getting ready to race young men at simulation for elite IDF units tryout at Wingate Center in Netanya

Is volunteering for IDF reserve duty cratering or stable? - analysis

A JISS survey showed deep discontent in the reserves dating back years, with 82% unhappy with their level of pay, and 66% feeling that society and their families see them as “friers” (suckers).

 IDF RESERVISTS and activists protest judicial reform, outside the Prime Ministers Office in Jerusalem, March 2.

IDF, Shin Bet nab terrorists behind series of shooting attacks

The eight terrorists were arrested throughout the past few weeks and their weapons were seized by security forces.

 Israeli forces stand guard during clashes with Palestinians following the funeral of Palestinian Osama Adawy, 18, who was killed by Israeli troops during clashes on Wednesday, in Al Aroub camp in the West Bank, October 13, 2022.

What has been happening in Jenin? And what is Israel's nightmare? - analysis

The general IDF view is its two main moves: completing portions of the West Bank barrier wall and regular preemptive raids.

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, September 25, 2022

IDF removes almost-month-long closure on Nablus

The closure was placed on Nablus after a number of terror attacks was claimed by the Lions' Den militant group.

 Palestinians clash with Palestinian security forces in Nablus, in the West Bank on September 20, 2022

IDF: Slain soldier Falah ‘led from the front,’ died fighting terrorists

The IDF investigated the death and circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of Maj. Bar Falah.

 Maj. Bar Falah, Deputy Commander of the Reconnaissance Battalion was killed overnight by Palestinian gunmen near Jenin.

IDF tank training suspended after soldier killed in armored accident

An Armored Corps drill near the Nafah base in northern Israel ended in disaster when an IDF soldier was killed.

 Israeli tanks seen near the Israeli-Syrian border in the northern Golan Heights, on July 22, 2022.

Israel's security forces bust massive weapons smuggling ring

Revealed on Monday, Israel Police's special operations unit and the IDF bust a major smuggling attempt in southern Israel.

Firearms were found in the back of the suspects' vehicle

IDF troops, Palestinians clash in Jenin - report

A total of 14 wanted persons suspected of terrorist activity were arrested Tuesday night.

Israeli Defense Forces were active in Jenin in the early hours of the morning on May 18.