Maj. Itamar Sapir killed in southern Lebanon
Sapir was the deputy commander of a company in Battalion 7008.
Sapir was the deputy commander of a company in Battalion 7008.
The suspect, a resident of Bethlehem, was taken to the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for questioning.
The “Arad” unit is the air force’s new intervention force, created due to lessons learned from the October 7 massacre and Operation Iron Swords.
Earlier today, the IDF intercepted a "suspicious aerial target" launched at an IDF position in southern Lebanon, and no sirens sounded, as is protocol.
Up to the Forward Defense Line forces aim to destroy enemy infrastructure and clear the area of militants. Beyond the Forward Defense Line, operations are conducted in a targeted manner.
The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.
Halim spearheaded the integration of PIJ terrorists into Hezbollah's combat operations, according to the IDF.
The soldiers had recently been ranked at 'Tier B," a step down from "Tier A," which is given to soldiers who serve in particularly dangerous positions, including crossing the border.
The haredi draft issue is growing in urgency as the bill returned to the Knesset agenda amid a coalition crisis that may dissolve the Knesset.
Currently, the IDF is taking various measures against it, including deploying anti-explosive drone barbed wire, which it has also supplied to the Lebanese army, to minimize attacks.
The IDF held a major Dead Sea drill simulating a surprise attack along the eastern border, including infiltrations, drone threats, and civilian-area incidents.