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nbcnews.comCaptured Hamas Document Details Seven-Day Training Course for 121 Recruits
A document found by Israeli forces outlines a compressed training program conducted during a ceasefire. The course covered weapons use, first aid, and tactics drawn from prior operations.
jpost.comIsrael Air Force Forms All-Women Commando Unit
The Israel Air Force is creating a new all-female commando unit called Arad to protect air bases. The unit was established after lessons from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.
abcnews.go.comIDF Faces Debate Over Mixed-Gender Combat Units
The Israel Defense Forces continues to integrate women into combat roles while managing religious concerns. A recent court ruling has renewed tensions between integration advocates and religious leaders.
jpost.comIDF Kills One Attacker in West Bank Rock-Throwing Incident
The IDF said troops killed one of three individuals throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles near the West Bank village of Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya on Friday. A second person was injured during the incident on Route 60. Israeli forces launched a search operation in the Madama area for th…
jewishpress.comIDF Detains Palestinian Journalist for Year Without Questioning on Terror Charges
The IDF held Ali al-Samoudi in administrative detention for around one year before releasing him without trial. CNN reported that he was never questioned about allegations of ties to Islamic Jihad. The military has not responded to the allegations or to figures on detained Palest…
jpost.comIsraeli Settlers Order Palestinian Family to Rebury Body Near West Bank Settlement
Settlers in the occupied West Bank began digging up a grave hours after a Palestinian family completed a funeral, claiming the burial site was too close to the settlement of Sha-Nur. The family removed the body and reburied it elsewhere. The IDF said it confiscated tools from the…
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france24.comThree Female IDF Soldiers Recall April 2025 Gaza Ambush
Three female soldiers described an ambush in April 2025 near Beit Hanun in which 11 terrorists opened fire on their unarmored jeep. Two of the soldiers were severely wounded in the incident. The soldiers spoke in an interview broadcast on May 7, 2026.
jpost.comIDF Soldier Photographed Placing Cigarette in Virgin Mary Statue Mouth
Photos showing an Israeli soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in the southern Lebanese village of Debel surfaced on May 6, 2026. The military said the incident, which occurred within the last day, is under investigation. The event follows two prior co…
france24.comIsraeli Soldier Sergeant Idan Fooks Laid to Rest After Death in Lebanon Clash
Sergeant Idan Fooks, 19, was buried in Petah Tikva on April 27, 2026, following his death in a drone explosion in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred during a clash with Hezbollah in Al-Tayyiba village. Six other soldiers were injured, and the IDF announced his posthumous pro…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIDF Destroys Hezbollah Rocket Launchers in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces announced the destruction of Hezbollah rocket launchers in three locations in southern Lebanon. The launchers were loaded and aimed toward Israel, posing a threat to soldiers and civilians. The sites were north of the IDF's Forward Defense Line.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsrael Establishes Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Operations
Israeli forces have created a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to address security threats from Hezbollah, according to reports. Officers from the 162nd Division stated that local populations supporting Hezbollah will not be allowed to return south of a designated line. This devel…
IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)IDF Confirms Soldier Damaged Jesus Statue in Lebanese Christian Village, Launches Investigation and Offers Restoration
An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel, southern Lebanon, on April 19, 2026, according to verified footage. The IDF confirmed the incident, opened an investigation, and pledged to restore the statue. A separate cross in the village was al…
ynet.co.ilIsraeli Civilians Apprehended After Crossing into Syria from Golan Heights
Approximately 40 Israeli civilians attempted to cross the border into Syria from the Golan Heights and were apprehended by the military after traveling several hundred meters. The group was returned to Israel and transferred to police for questioning. Police stated that such cros…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIDF Chief of Staff Calls for Haredi Enlistment in Israeli Military
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reiterated his call for haredi enlistment in the Israel Defense Forces. He described the action as required of the nation. The statement addresses ongoing discussions about military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox communities in Israel…
israelnationalnews.comPhotos Show IDF Soldier Restoring Smashed Statue
A viral video showed an IDF soldier smashing a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, leading to widespread outrage. Subsequent photos depict the same soldier restoring the statue, though the face appears untouched. The events were reported amid ongoing activities in the region.
قناة بلادي الفضائية / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)Reported Clashes Between Hezbollah Fighters and IDF Soldiers in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah fighters and IDF soldiers are reportedly engaged in clashes near Deir Seryan in Southern Lebanon. The incident involves ground contact in a populated area. This differs from typical rocket and airstrike exchanges, according to the report.