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IDF: Attached is video footage of the moment the released hostages enter Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/47NVED3
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IDF: A short while ago, Red Cross representatives transferred the 12 hostages to Egypt.
The released hostages' convoy is currently making its way through Egypt to the meeting point with our soldiers at Kerem Shalom.
Security representatives will verify the identity of the released hostages at the meeting point.
The families of the hostages are being updated by IDF representatives with the latest available information.
IDF: Yesterday (Monday), the Southern Command conducted an operational forum focused on lessons learned. The forum was led by the Commanding Officer of Southern Command, Major General Yaron Finkelman, and attended by the division and brigade commanders involved in the ground operations. The Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Oded Basiuk, the Commanding Officer of the Ground Forces, Major General Tamir Yadai, and the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Major General Tomer Bar also attended.
The main lessons learned from the fighting so far were presented during the course of the day and a discussion was conducted regarding operational plans for the continuation of the fighting in the Gaza Strip.
The commanders focused on combat techniques, operational discipline, IDF soldiers’ operations, and insights into enemy activity.
A session to learn lessons on fire operations was also held, in conjunction with Israeli Air Force squadron commanders.
The forum was a culmination of the operational learning effort at the Southern Command, led by Brigadier General Guy Levy, ensuring that insights and lessons were provided to operational levels.
Attached is footage from the operational learning forum: https://bit.ly/47UhfJg
Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1811238051
IDF: Statement by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: “The IDF is prepared to continue fighting”
The full translated statement:
Seventy-six (76) hostages have been returned home so far. Children, women, civilians and soldiers, who were taken by a murderous and merciless terrorist organization, and not all have yet returned. Each one who is released brings great relief, but there is no ounce of relief in the fact that more remain. We will operate to bring them all back.
The return of the hostages is a bright light for us all. It is also further evidence of the results of significant military pressure and resolute ground operations, which created the conditions for the return of our civilians home.
The IDF is prepared to continue fighting. We are using the days of the pause as part of the framework to learn, strengthen our readiness and approve future operational plans.
In recent days, I met with commanders and soldiers who have been in the Gaza Strip, after fighting courageously and resolutely there. I told them - “You have achieved many successes, thanks to you hostages are returning home, and many challenges still lie ahead.”
They replied to me: “We want to fight until we return home all the hostages.” This is how we operate! We are preparing for the continuation of the operation to dismantle Hamas. It will take time, these are complex goals, but they are justified beyond measure.
We are here in northern Israel, and from here I want to address the residents of the north who have been evacuated from their homes for some time - I know how difficult, uncomfortable and filled with great uncertainty the situation is.
This morning, I met with the heads of the northern municipal authorities and witnessed their leadership during this complex period. We will ensure that the residents of the north return to a different, better and more stable security reality.
The IDF’s ground operations in Gaza City, a dense and complex area, aim to achieve a worthy and necessary goal. We know, if required, how to apply the same strength in the north, in order to return you safely to your communities, cities and this beautiful and important region of the country.
I have met with our precious reserve soldiers in the north, south, center and inside the Gaza Strip. Nearly eight weeks have passed since they left their lives and came to defend their home and country. This deserves deep public appreciation. I greatly appreciate it. Their readiness and seriousness as well as their experience. I send my thanks, great appreciation and support to their dear families - full partners in the effort to defend our home. I know this comes at a cost.
In recent days, there has been a discussion about the conduct of the IDF and the Intelligence Directorate before the events of October 7th. Given the painful outcomes, the interest in the matter is clear. We will ensure accountability. We will listen attentively to every one of our commanders and learn from what they thought and said.
The IDF and within it the Intelligence Directorate, failed in the events of October 7th. There will be fundamental and deep investigations, but for now, we must focus on the fighting.
The commanders of the IDF and especially the personnel of the Intelligence Directorate and the Southern Command are now engaged in fighting.
Personnel from the Intelligence Directorate are operating day and night to support IDF soldiers in Gaza, to alert them and designate the enemy for them. They do this with exceptional excellence.
They are also working on the most important of missions: intelligence about the hostages. Their actions have already led to successes that are too early to discuss, and the mission, as we all know, has not been completed.
It is not right for IDF commanders to be dealing now with the responsibility of this or something else - we need them working together on the many complex tasks they face.
I have not yet met a commander in the IDF since the start of this war who I did not see bearing a heavy sense of responsibility. Currently, everything
IDF: The released hostages left the reception area in Kerem Shalom and are on their way to hospital where they will reunite with their families
At this hour released hostages are leaving the reception area at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Israel where they underwent an initial medical assessment. They are currently aboard IAF helicopters on their way to hospital in Israel where they will be reunited with their families.
IDF: Attached is video footage of the moment the released hostages enter Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/3QS01pc
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IDF: Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 11 hostages are currently on their way to Israeli territory.
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IDF: Please find attached an English statement by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari on the release of hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza: https://bit.ly/3QZ6tdY
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Joint IDF and COGAT Announcement:
Today (Sunday), COGAT coordinated the entry of 200 trucks into the Gaza Strip, 42 of which were loaded with shelter equipment. This was with the approval of the government of Israel, in accordance with agreement with the United States, and in coordination with Egypt and the United Nations.
Up until today (26.11.2023), 226 trucks loaded with shelter equipment have been transferred to the Gaza Strip. This is part of the humanitarian aid being delivered to international aid organizations via the Rafah Crossing, which is checked before at the Nitzana Crossing. As part of this aid, some 3,600 tons of tents, blankets and mattresses have been transferred for the civilian population ahead of the winter.
Over 2,000 trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since the start of the war, transferring water, food and medical equipment to Gaza.
Attached is documentation of the trucks containing shelter equipment in preparation for winter: https://bit.ly/3N0Ofb8
Attached are photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC261120239856
Attached is a related sync by the Head of COGAT’s Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) to Gaza, Col. Moshe Tetro: https://bit.ly/3Rg6Bah
IDF: 12 of the released hostages are on their way to the Hatzerim Base. After an initial medical assessment, they will be flown from there to hospitals and reunited with their families.
In parallel, a short while ago, Red Cross representatives transferred four released hostages - one Israeli and three foreign nationals - through the Rafah Crossing.
IDF representatives are accompanying the families in the hospitals and updating them with the latest available information.
IDF: The convoy of released hostages is on its way to Israel
A short while ago, Red Cross representatives transferred 12 hostages over to IDF special forces and ISA forces adjacent to the border fence in the central Gaza Strip. From there, they will make their way to the Hatzerim Base.
One released hostage who returned to Israel was evacuated via a helicopter directly to a hospital.
In parallel, four released hostages were transferred over to Egypt through the Rafah Crossing, from which they will make their way to the meeting point with IDF soldiers in Israeli territory.
The families of the hostages are being updated by IDF representatives with the latest available information.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
IDF and ISA confirm the names of five additional senior commanders eliminated in the Gaza Strip prior to the operational pause, including the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade, his deputy, and the Head of the Rockets Array
The IDF confirms that during combat in the Gaza Strip prior to the operational pause, IDF aircraft directed by IDF and ISA intelligence eliminated, among others, five senior Hamas commanders in the Gaza Strip.
Ahmed Ghandour - Commander of Hamas' Northern Gaza Brigade. As commander of one of the five regional brigades in the Gaza Strip, Ghandour was responsible for directing all Hamas' terror activities in the northern Gaza Strip. He initiated, promoted, and approved terrorist activities and attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops. These included shootings, bombings, rocket launches, and terror attacks in Judea and Samaria. He was a leading figure in the planning and execution of the October 7th massacre.
Aiman Siam - Head of Hamas' Rockets Array. For approximately 15 years, Siam was a senior figure responsible for Hamas’ rocket forces, weapon inventories, and the guiding and directing of all Hamas' rocket launches into Israel. With extensive experience in Hamas’ military wing, Siam was a significant source of knowledge and active in previous conflicts between Hamas and Israel.
Wael Rajeb - Deputy Commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade. Rajeb was responsible for the brigade's operations. In the past, Rajeb was the commander of the Hamas police in the northern Gaza Strip and later was the Commander of the Beit Lahia Battalion. He was a senior Hamas operative, connected to the brigade's battalion commanders.
Farsan Halifa - Senior operative in Hamas' Judea and Samaria Headquarters, head of the Tulkarm Committee. In the past, Halifa aided and was close to senior Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. More recently, he was involved in the development of battalions and terror cells in the Nur Shams Camp. Halifa was eliminated during the strike in which Ahmed Ghandour and Aiman Siam were also killed.
Rafet Salman - Commander of the Combat Assistance Unit in the northern Gaza Strip, a senior operative of the Gaza City Brigade. In the past, he served as a deputy commander of the brigade in which he developed offensive capabilities for attacks against Israel. In this position, he was part of the planning of the paraglider's infiltration into Israel carried out by the Gaza City Brigade on October 7th.
Attached are photos of the eliminated terrorists: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC26112385
IDF: In response to rocket and anti-tank missile fire toward Israel throughout the day, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure and an operational command center in Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/47mXQRH
IDF: Pictures of the breach of the blast door from the terror tunnel underneath the Shifa Hospital.
Attached is a photo of the blast door after being breached: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC21112023684518465
Attached is a photo of the continuation of the tunnel route and entry doors to rooms in the tunnel: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC21112023685416845
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff with reserve soldiers in the Gaza Strip: "The ground operations create better conditions for the return of the hostages, and we will continue with this pressure"
Attached is footage on the subject:
https://youtu.be/oREBksS6ngg
Attached are pictures on the subject:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC21112023085
Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: "You are doing an outstanding job. Seriously, it is really impressive. You entered here with force. You dealt a swift blow to Hamas' Beit Hanoun battalion. The way ahead is still long. We must be determined to take this route and deliver maximum achievements, to dismantle Hamas militarily and governmentally, to establish improved security in the communities in the southern region, and to bring back the hostages. All these things work together. You should know that your work in the ground maneuver also creates better conditions for bringing back the hostages. It hurts Hamas, it creates pressure, and we will continue this pressure. Tell your families that we appreciate you very much. We know that it is not easy. We very much appreciate that you are here helping us advance as much possible. And we know that behind each one of your there is a family, there is a job. The whole country highly appreciates this. On behalf of the IDF, I convey my deepest appreciation and with your spirit, we are determined to decisively advance."
Attached is a joint IDF and ISA announcement regarding the return of the hostages to Israeli territory: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC28112308
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IDF: Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 12 hostages - including ten Israelis and two foreign nationals - are on their way toward Israeli territory.
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IDF: Attached is a link of the IDF website, where further updates on the fallen soldiers have been published: https://www.idf.il/59780
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IDF: Over the last hour, three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip, violating the framework of the operational pause. In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire.
A number of soldiers were lightly injured during the incidents.
In both incidents, the troops were located in positions as per the framework of the operational pause.
IDF: Please find attached the translated evening briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari : https://www.idf.il/157058
In addition, attached is a video of his statement in English on the hostages being held in Gaza: https://bitly.ws/33yhv
Attached is a joint IDF and ISA announcement regarding the return of the hostages to Israeli territory: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc271120236846854656
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IDF: Dozens of operations, complex activity and the discovery of weapons in the area of hospitals in the Gaza Strip - a glimpse into the activities of the Shaldag Special Forces Unit
The Shaldag Unit has been taking part in the ground operation in the Gaza Strip and has been operating with the various IDF units against the Hamas terrorist organization prior to the operational pause. Soldiers from the Shaldag Unit have conducted operational activity in the area of the Shifa Hospital, where they located weapons and terrorist infrastructure used by Hamas in the hospital, including: weapons, ammunition, grenades, military equipment disguised in medical containers, and anti-tank explosives. In the long and complex activity at the Shifa Hospital, the soldiers used advanced technologies in the underground tunnel routes and located a tunnel shaft. This tunnel shaft reveals the route of terror tunnels under the hospital.
The Shaldag Unit has been fully active since the beginning of the war, both inside Israel and the Gaza Strip. On Saturday, October 7th, during Hamas' invasion and brutal massacre in communities in southern Israel, soldiers of the Shaldag Unit were deployed to the area and reached Kibbutz Be’eri. They operated for long hours to neutralize terrorists in the kibbutz and rescue residents under attack. During the days that followed, they fought at close quarters against terrorists in a number of locations in southern Israel, including Kibbutz Be’eri, Alumim and Re'im. During those battles, the soldiers fought with determination and initiated contact, eliminated dozens of terrorists and rescued dozens of civilians.
Attached is a video of the activity of the Shaldag Unit in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/49XeGrO
Attached are photos of the unit’s activity: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/1255674
IDF: Please find attached the translated evening briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari :
https://www.idf.il/156479
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
IDF special forces and ISA forces are currently accompanying four released hostages - an Israeli and three foreign nationals - who are at the Kerem Shalom Crossing inside Israeli territory.
The released hostages will be flown by helicopter directly to hospitals.
IDF: 13 released hostages are being accompanied by IDF forces and are now in Israeli territory
IDF special forces and ISA forces are currently accompanying 12 released hostages in Israeli territory to the Hatzerim Base.
An additional civilian landed at a hospital a short while ago.
In parallel, four additional released hostages are on their way to the Rafah Crossing.
IDF: Based on information that was received from the Red Cross, 14 Israeli hostages and three foreign hostages have been transferred to the Red Cross.
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IDF: During the October 7th invasion and massacre, Hamas terrorists abducted hundreds of people from Israel, including 9-year-old Ohad Munder from Kibbutz Nir Oz.
On Friday, November 24th, Ohad, together with his mother Keren Munder, and his grandmother, Ruti Munder, were released from captivity and returned to Israel as part of the framework to bring home the hostages. Ohad and the other released hostages were then transferred via an IAF helicopter to a hospital to undergo medical assessment.
Attached is a recording of Ohad Munder during the IAF helicopter flight: https://bit.ly/40RfkTP
This video is released with the consent of the Munder family.
IDF: Following the alerts concerning hostile aircraft infiltration in northern Israel, interceptors were launched toward a number of suspicious aerial targets that crossed from Lebanon toward the Western Galilee. The incident has concluded.
Earlier today, the IDF struck an anti-tank missile launcher along the border with Lebanon.
The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strike on the launcher: https://bit.ly/49JC7oz
IDF: Initial report - Sirens sounded in central Israel.
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