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After Hezbollah fired toward Israeli territory, the IDF struck targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district. The strike was carried out on the instructions of Israel’s political leadership and was described as a direct response to the fire from Lebanese territory.

Staff Sgt. Ohad Yaari, of blessed memory, a Givati soldier who fell in Lebanon, was laid to rest. His cousin, Yehuda Shmuel Sherman, of blessed memory, was murdered about three months ago at the “Shuva Yisrael” farm near Homesh.

A shooting attack at a gas station near Kochav Yair set off a major security response across three locations in the Sharon area. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and four others were taken to hospitals with serious and moderate injuries. One attacker was killed at the scene, and the second was later located and neutralized after fleeing. Alerts over fears of terrorist infiltration were activated in Tzur Yitzhak and Tzur Natan.

The "ceasefire" in the north continues: four IDF reservists were moderately wounded after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. At the same time, alerts were activated in Metula and Misgav Am. Metula Local Council head David Azoulay blasted the situation: "Even this morning, Metula’s children and parents went out to schools under nonstop fire."

Three Lebanese army personnel were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. The IDF said the area was an active combat zone against Hezbollah. In Beirut, officials condemned what they called a "barbaric attack."

Capt. Shahar Gamla, a 24-year-old officer in the Egoz commando unit from Natur, died of his wounds after being critically injured in fighting in Lebanon. On Friday, Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, of Rehovot, was killed in southern Lebanon.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday night that Brig. Gen. Guy Markizano will become his military secretary, stepping into the role immediately.

A Hezbollah explosive drone struck the vehicle of Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, head of the IDF’s Northern Command, during a visit to southern Lebanon. The incident ended without injuries. In response, movement and security procedures in the area were changed.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a joint situational assessment with northern local council heads and the General Staff at Northern Command. He stressed the ongoing military effort against Hezbollah: "We have a shared goal — protecting the residents and communities of the north and restoring calm and security over time."

After the United States announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Israel’s political system responded fast. Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ praised what he called a major diplomatic achievement and even raised the possibility of a future peace deal, while National Security Minister איתמר בן גביר warned that Hezbollah would only grow stronger.

Gabriel Zisman's secret remained hidden for years. Behind the identity of an IDF officer was a former Waffen SS soldier with a remarkable story.

After a wave of public protest and calls to cancel his sentence, the Nahal soldier who was jailed for wearing a patch reading "Mashiach" has been released. His sentence was shortened by the head of Southern Command and further reduced for good behavior during his imprisonment.

The IDF issued evacuation warnings to residents in three villages in southern Lebanon and announced operations against Hezbollah targets. The terror group is rejecting what it sees as a new equation around Dahiya and is threatening to expand its fire deeper into Israel.

After a joint investigation by the Shin Bet and Lahav 433’s international crimes unit, an indictment is expected against a Hamas terrorist who held the body of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, of blessed memory, for nearly a decade. In his interrogation, he revealed details about where the body was hidden and his role in the case.

Dr. Capt. Uri Yosef Silvester, of blessed memory, the doctor for the Shaked Battalion in the Givati Brigade, who was killed in battle in southern Lebanon, was laid to rest today. His commander eulogized him: “You saved lives under fire. Many are alive today because of you.”

The IDF said it killed in Gaza a terrorist involved in the abduction to Gaza of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, of blessed memory, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy. The four were kidnapped from the shelter at Re’im Junction.

Israel’s defense exports reached a historic record in 2025, climbing to $19.2 billion. The Defense Ministry attributes the surge to operational successes, export-market reforms, and growing global demand for Israeli systems.

The petition calls for investigations into British-Israelis who served in the IDF and new screening requirements for travelers from Israel

A joint investigation by the military police and the Coastal District’s central unit led to the exposure of a weapons theft affair involving the IDF. Two soldiers are accused of stealing firearms, selling them, and removing thousands of rounds of ammunition from army custody.

Staff Sgt. Michael Tyukin was buried in Ashkelon, and Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati was laid to rest in Ra’anana. The two were killed in southern Lebanon after explosive drones struck their positions.