IDF Updates – December 1st
IDF: Following the initial report regarding sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a launch from the Gaza Strip. IDF: Hamas violated the operational pause, and in addition, fired toward Israeli territory. The IDF has resumed combat against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. IDF: […]
A Soldier’s Farewell
In today’s briefing, I want to honor the memories of three of our brave soldiers, Captain Y, SSGT A, and SSGT I, who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. They each left behind a letter to their families, which have been translated and shared with their families’ permission: Captain Y’s letter, penned […]
Daily Update Israel – Day 55
IDF Updates – November 30th
IDF: Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, two Israeli hostages have been transferred to them and are on their way to Israeli territory. In the next few hours, additional Israeli hostages are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross. Joint IDF and ISA announcement: A short while ago, Red Cross […]
Class is Now in Session
Since Friday, we’ve been in an operational pause in Gaza. Like I said yesterday, we’re still at war with Hamas, and this will continue until Hamas is dismantled and our hostages are home. But what are we doing during this operational pause? A few days ago, Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi mentioned […]
Daily Update Israel – Day 54
YESTERDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, AN ADDITIONAL 10 ISRAELI AND 2 FOREIGN NATIONAL HOSTAGES WERE RELEASED FROM HAMAS‘ CAPTIVITY AND WERE REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN ISRAEL. WITH THE EXTENDED PAUSE, THE IDF IS PREPARING TO WELCOME HOME MORE HOSTAGES AND CONTINUE THE TRANSFER OF SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO CIVILIANS IN GAZA Statistics 1,200+ Israelis […]
IDF Updates – November 29th
IDF: During the Hamas massacre of October 7, the Bibas family, including 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his 4-year-old brother Ariel Bibas, and their mother Shiri Bibas — were kidnapped alive into Gaza. The barbarism and cruelty of Hamas is on full display to the world. IDF representatives spoke with the Bibas family following the recent reports […]
We’re Not at War with Gaza
Despite the operational pause, Israel is at war. This is not a war of our choosing. On October 7th, Hamas violated an existing ceasefire, and massacred over 1200 Israelis, torturing and raping some of their victims. Hundreds more were kidnapped to Gaza, in some cases after watching their family members coldly executed. We have vowed […]
IDF Updates – November 28th
IDF: Over the last hour, three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip, violating the framework of the operational pause. In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire. A number of soldiers were lightly injured during the […]
The Dogs of War
Since the beginning of our ground operations against Hamas, Oketz dogs and their handlers have been on the ground, helping our forces locate terrorists, weapons, and boobytraps or explosives. This same refined search and rescue capability also makes them ideal to play a role in the ongoing mission to bring home all of our hostages. […]
