The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday that it conducted extensive military operations throughout 2025, launching approximately 20,900 attacks on various targets. These operations resulted in the deaths of around 2,100 Hamas terrorists during the year. This information was part of newly released military statistics detailing the IDF’s actions and intelligence efforts over the past year.
A significant aspect of the IDF’s operations was the work of Unit 504, the military’s intelligence unit known for its covert operations. In 2025, the unit interrogated 3,100 terrorists, with 1,600 of these interrogations taking place in Israeli detention centers, while another 1,500 were conducted in the field shortly after capture. Field interrogations, although challenging due to the chaotic environment, often yield critical intelligence that can prevent additional attacks and facilitate the capture of key terrorist leaders.
The IDF’s operations primarily targeted Hamas in the Gaza Strip, where it carried out 19,530 of its total strikes. Among the significant outcomes, the IDF reported killing four brigade-level commanders and 14 battalion-level commanders during these operations. Notably, the only remaining Hamas brigade commander from the pre-war period is Az al-din al-Hadad, who formerly commanded the Gaza City brigade.
While the IDF did not provide an updated total for Hamas members killed in 2025, reports from August indicated that the figure was around 2,100. Given the limited combat activity leading up to the end of the war in October, the actual number may have increased only slightly since that time.
The IDF’s operations extended beyond Gaza. In Lebanon, approximately 380 Hezbollah terrorists were killed amid around 950 attacks on various targets. The IDF also noted that Hezbollah had violated the 2024 ceasefire agreement 1,920 times, although the nature and scope of these violations varied across the region.
In the West Bank, the IDF reported killing 230 terrorists and arresting 7,400 Palestinians. Among those arrested, only 1,190 were linked to Hamas, raising questions about the broader implications of these detentions. The IDF did not specify how many detainees were returned to Hamas during recent hostage exchanges or how many would face long-term detention.
Financially, the IDF confiscated NIS 16,480,000 from Palestinian terrorists in the West Bank, highlighting the economic dimensions of its operations.
Additionally, the IDF detailed its anti-Houthi operations in Yemen, reporting 20 aerial operations targeting 230 locations. Many of these strikes were repeat operations aimed at targets that had been previously hit, demonstrating the ongoing challenges presented by Houthi resilience and repair efforts.
Casualties among IDF personnel were significant, with 91 soldiers killed and 821 seriously wounded in 2025. While these numbers reflect a sharp increase compared to previous years, they represent a notable decrease from the previous two years of conflict. The IDF also reported that 3,050 soldiers were moderately wounded and evacuated via land vehicles, with another 300 requiring helicopter evacuation.
In response to the ongoing conflict, the IDF Home Front Command initiated the construction of 1,500 new mini-safe-houses and upgraded around 200 larger bomb shelters to enhance civilian safety. The IDF navy conducted 50 attacks, spending over 130,000 hours at sea, further emphasizing the multifaceted nature of Israel’s military operations throughout 2025.
The comprehensive nature of these statistics illustrates the IDF’s extensive military engagement and intelligence operations, reflecting the ongoing complexities of the regional conflict.
