The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unveiled significant military statistics for 2025, detailing operations that included 20,900 attacks on various targets and the interrogation of 3,100 terrorists by its intelligence Unit 504. Among these operations, the IDF reported killing approximately 2,100 Hamas terrorists throughout the year. These findings were released by the IDF on Wednesday, reflecting the ongoing conflict dynamics in the region.
Details of Military Engagements
The IDF’s operations were comprehensive, with a majority of the attacks—19,530—concentrated in Gaza. The military also conducted strikes in Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Yemen, and the West Bank. Key achievements in Gaza included the deaths of four brigade-level commanders, along with 14 battalion-level commanders and 53 company-level commanders. The only surviving brigade commander from the pre-war period is currently Az al-din al-Hadad, the former Gaza City brigade commander.
Field interrogations conducted by Unit 504, described as the IDF’s equivalent of the Mossad, played a pivotal role in gathering intelligence. Of the 3,100 interrogations, 1,600 occurred in Israeli detention centers, while 1,500 were conducted in real-time shortly after capture. Such field interrogations can be challenging due to the unstable conditions and the detainees’ psychological state but are vital for preventing future attacks and locating hostages.
In addition to operations in Gaza, the IDF reported killing approximately 380 Hezbollah terrorists during its engagements in Lebanon, where it struck around 950 targets. The IDF noted that Hezbollah violated the 2024 ceasefire on 1,920 occasions, though the nature of these violations varied in severity. Furthermore, the IDF confirmed the deaths of 230 terrorists in the West Bank and the arrest of 7,400 Palestinians, of whom only 1,190 were linked to Hamas.
Casualties and Infrastructure Developments
The human cost of these military operations included the loss of 91 IDF soldiers and injuries to 821. While these figures represent a significant toll, they show a decline compared to the previous years’ conflicts. Additionally, 3,050 soldiers were evacuated due to moderate injuries, with another 300 receiving helicopter evacuation.
The IDF has also focused on enhancing civil defense capabilities, supplying 1,500 new mini-safe-houses and renovating around 200 larger bomb shelters. Naval operations included 50 attacks over a total of 130,000 hours spent at sea, showing the IDF’s commitment to maintaining security across multiple fronts.
Overall, the IDF’s operations in 2025 reflect a sustained effort to counter threats from various militant organizations while adapting its strategies to the complex landscape of regional conflict. The military continues to navigate the challenges posed by ongoing hostilities while striving to secure both its personnel and the civilian population amid escalating tensions.
