Southern Command
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Southern Command, translated into English and compared across sources. 28 recent stories.
Exclusive records show Nova Festival files deleted from police systems
Screenshots obtained by Kan News show that many Nova festival licensing files were deleted from Israeli police computer systems, mainly in January 2024. The deleted material inclu…
Israeli Drone Strike Hits Militants in Gaza City’s Nasser Neighborhood
An Israeli drone struck militants in Gaza City’s Nasser neighborhood, where Palestinian reports said several were wounded. The IDF said it also killed militants in two other Gaza…
IDF says it killed senior Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander in Khan Younis
The IDF said it killed Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hdaid, a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapons-production commander, in a precise strike in Khan Younis on Tuesday. It said he…
IDF Says It Killed Another Hamas Militant Who Took Part in October 7 Attack
The IDF said it killed Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Madi in southern Gaza on Sunday. It described him as a Hamas military wing operative who took part in the October 7 attack and ha…
Israel Plans Massive Rubble Removal in Gaza as Fighting Risk Remains
Israel is advancing a large-scale plan to crush Gaza’s destroyed buildings into reusable material while preparing for possible renewed war with Hamas. The IDF says it controls abo…
IDF Destroys Four Rocket Launch Sites in Gaza Deemed Ready for Immediate Use
Israeli forces destroyed four rocket launch sites in Gaza overnight, saying they were ready for immediate use. The IDF said the sites were built after the ceasefire began and that…
IDF braces for Hamas unrest near Gaza’s yellow line without a border fence
Israel’s Southern Command is preparing for violent protests in Gaza on Friday near the yellow line, after anti-Hamas demonstrations were called for June 26. Hamas is reportedly re…
Walla poll shows strong support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and finishing Hamas
A Walla pre-election poll found 72% support for drafting ultra-Orthodox men and 58% support for continuing the war until Hamas surrenders. It also showed 67% backing for civil mar…
Southern Command Says It Controls About 70% of Gaza as Operations Expand
Israeli officials say the IDF now controls about 70% of Gaza and may expand that share further. Southern Command is simultaneously fighting threats along the yellow line, strength…
Gaza warning reached southern communities too late, despite October 7 lessons
Security officials in communities near Gaza say they were not warned in time about unusual Hamas activity. The delay also reached the Air Force hours after the IDF knew, and the m…
IDF and Shin Bet kill militant who forced hostage Omar Shem Tov to kiss him
Israel said it killed Sabai Abu Hasna, a Nukhba militant involved in holding hostage Omar Shem Tov during the October 7 attack. The strike followed controversy over release footag…
Israeli forces kill Hamas operative accused of holding Omer Shem Tov captive
The IDF and Shin Bet said they killed Hamas operative Sabai Zehir Abd al-Hamid Abu Hasna in northern Gaza. They said he helped hold Omer Shem Tov captive, took part in the October…
Race for IDF Top Posts Narrows as Zamir Midway Through Term
The IDF is nearing decisions on its top command appointments as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reaches midterm. Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor is emerging as the likely next deputy chief of staf…
IDF Says It Killed Two Hamas Operatives in Northern Gaza
The IDF said it killed two Hamas operatives in northern Gaza over the weekend, including an engineering officer and a sniper commander. It said both men had been involved in attac…
U.S. military says it struck Caribbean vessel, killing two
U.S. Southern Command said it struck a vessel in the Caribbean Sea operated by designated terrorist organizations. Two people were killed, and the military called them “narco-terr…
IDF kills Hamas sniper operative who also worked as an Al Jazeera cameraman
The IDF said it killed Hamas sniper operative Ahmad Samir Mohammad Weshah in a precise airstrike in central Gaza on Saturday. It also said he worked for years as an Al Jazeera cam…
Senior Division 36 officer wounded in Lebanon was once honored for stopping a Gaza attacker bare-handed
The deputy commander of IDF Division 36 was moderately wounded in southern Lebanon, where reserve Master Sgt. Alexander Filin of Haifa was killed. The officer was previously cited…
IDF Repositions in Southern Lebanon, Keeping a Security Buffer of Up to 10 Kilometers
The IDF on Thursday released a map of its new deployment in southern Lebanon, saying its forces are holding a security zone about 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory. Israeli…
Israeli Forces Kill Two Hamas and Islamic Jihad Operatives Linked to Be’eri Massacre
Israel said it killed two Gaza militants over the weekend, both tied to the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Be’eri. One was a Hamas platoon commander who helped hold hostages, and the…
Navy Prepares for Quiet Hamas Sea Infiltration Attempts
Israeli Navy forces are warning of renewed Hamas efforts to rebuild its maritime arm and possibly infiltrate Israel quietly from the sea. A senior officer said Ashdod's naval base…
IDF Kills Two Hamas Cell Leaders in Separate Gaza Strikes
The IDF said it killed two Hamas cell leaders in separate strikes in central and northern Gaza earlier today. It said both men were planning attacks on Israeli forces and posed an…
Hana Laszlo: Ten Things Behind the Beloved Israeli Star
Hana Laszlo’s birthday profile highlights her rise from Jaffa to becoming one of Israel’s most influential entertainers. It reviews her army breakthrough, iconic roles, Cannes win…
Navy braces for Gaza maritime infiltration as combat at sea nears 1,000 days
The Israeli Navy says it is nearing 1,000 days of continuous fighting off Gaza while preparing for Hamas to try a maritime infiltration. Commanders in Ashdod say they now focus on…
Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Deadly Strike on Tren de Aragua Leader
Donald Trump said U.S. forces killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, on Saturday. No details were given on the location or metho…
IDF Kills Three Senior Militants in Gaza Over Imminent Attack Plot
The IDF says it killed three senior militants in Gaza on Thursday after intelligence indicated they were preparing an imminent attack on Israeli forces. The dead included two Pale…
IDF destroys three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight
The IDF said it destroyed three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight. The military said the sites held launchers, mortars, RPGs and explosives meant to threaten Israeli…
IDF Says It Struck 310 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon and Killed Dozens in Gaza and West Bank Raids
The IDF said it struck about 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and killed around 80 operatives there. In Gaza it focused on destroying Hamas tunnel infrastructure and kill…
Court Orders Channel 14 to Publish Public Correction
The Central District Court in Lod ordered Channel 14 to publish a public correction after it linked the Brothers in Arms movement to an espionage case involving a Southern Command…
