Avichay Adraee

IDF strikes two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed further strikes after the series of Houthi missile attacks this week.

 Smoke rises as the IDF strikes three Houthi-controlled Yemen ports, May 16, 2025.
 An IAF fighter jet takes off to carry out a counterstrike on Yemen on May 5, 2025.

IDF issues evacuation warnings to civilians living in Houthi-controlled seaports in Yemen

 IDF soldiers operate in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 12, 2025

IDF orders evacuation of Khan Yunis's south after Gaza rocket launch

 IDF soldiers in the Tel Sultan area of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, March 23, 2025.

WATCH: IDF strikes mortar launch site in Khan Yunis, launches ground op. in Rafah


Israel aims to extend military presence in Lebanon beyond ceasefire period

The US and the Lebanese governments agreed to extend the deadline after Israel said the Lebanese Army had not been fully deployed in southern Lebanon, meaning the IDF needed to remain in the area.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

IDF to Gazans: For your safety, don't approach off-limit areas, Israeli troops

The spokesperson warned Gazans against entering the Mediterranean Sea in the coming days, approaching IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

 Palestinians walk past the rubble of houses and buildings destroyed during the war, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, January 20, 2025.

Israeli air force strikes weapons storage site next to international aid warehouse in Gaza

The IAF intercepted the rockets as they were en-route to the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

IDF infographic showing the rocket launcher located next to an international aid warehouse.

IDF Arabic spox. slams Al Jazeera over claim army targets Gazans with sounds of women screaming

IDF spokesman slams Al Jazeera for false reports on alleged drone tactics in Gaza, citing lack of evidence.

A drone is seen ahead of the international "BLUE GUARDIAN" drone drill held in Israel.

Colonel Avichay Adraee thanks Lebanese journalist for praise on his anti-Hezbollah efforts

“Avichay speaks excellently. Everyone can understand him. He does a great job and looks friendly. Always kind and polite with a human approach, he also understands Lebanese humor.”

 Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world

Israel's strategy in Lebanon is choking Hezbollah into submission - analysis

The relentless strikes on Dahieh have visibly weakened Hezbollah’s standing. Israeli officials believe these actions will force the group into submission.

 A billboard depicting late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is pictured as smoke billows after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, November 16, 2024.

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs after resident evacuation warnings

Images of the strikes surfaced approximately two hours after residents of Lebanon's southern suburbs were called to evacuate their homes by IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, October 27, 2024.

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, members of press team killed in Hasbaya hit - report

The airstrikes came approximately two hours after IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued warnings to residents to evacute.

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon October 24, 2024.

Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons cache in Dahieh, Beirut after week of quiet

Witnesses told Reuters that after Israel struck the Lebanese capital, a blast was heard, and a plume of smoke could be seen.

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Hadath, Lebanon October 16, 2024.