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IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the upper Galilee, it was determined to be a false alarm.
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IDF: Sirens sounded in Ein Qiniyye, northern Israel.
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IDF: Earlier today (Thursday), a UAV that approached Israel from Syrian territory was successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. The aircraft did not cross into Israeli territory. No injuries were reported.
Additionally, earlier today, the IAF struck Hezbollah military structures in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.
Moreover, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area of Yarine in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strike in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3X65KLb
IDF: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Kissufim, southern Israel.
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IDF: Drone Footage; An Operations Center and Explosives Lab Located in a Mosque in the Jordan Valley Brigade
Attached is footage from the preparations of the troops for a counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm: https://bit.ly/3MlQnJA
Attached are photos from the preparations of the troops for a counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC28082024765
Attached are photos from the activity of the “Haruv” Reconnaissance Battalion in Tulkarm: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC280820247544
Attached is drone footage of an operations center and an explosives lab in a mosque located by soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit in Far'a: https://bit.ly/473ve0a
Attached is a photo of weapons found on a terrorist who fired at the troops and was eliminated in Jenin: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC280820244645398
IDF: Sirens sounded in Manara and Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel.
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IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the areas of Dafna and Ma'ayan Baruch in northern Israel a short while ago, it was determined to be a false alarm.
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IDF: COGAT continues its humanitarian efforts: 450 humanitarian aid trucks were transferred through the Kerem Shalom Crossing and the Erez West Crossing today; 650 truckloads are waiting for collection and distribution by international aid agencies on the Gazan side of the crossings
The IDF, via the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), continues its efforts to facilitate the passage of hundreds of trucks containing food, water, medical supplies, and shelter equipment for the residents of Gaza. Today (Tuesday), 451 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom Crossing and the Erez West Crossing of the Ministry of Defense’s Land Crossing Authority following security checks.
During the day, 381 trucks were inspected and transferred through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, alongside 70 trucks through the Erez West Crossing. Among these trucks, 62 trucks were transferred from the Ashdod Port containing flour for the World Food Programme (WFP) for operating bakeries across the Gaza Strip, and 44 Jordanian trucks with humanitarian aid were also transferred.
However, despite the significant humanitarian efforts led by the IDF via COGAT to increase humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, 650 truckloads remain waiting for collection and distribution by international aid agencies on the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom and the Erez West crossings. These trucks are awaiting distribution due to the lack of logistical capabilities and manpower gaps in the international aid agencies, leading to the accumulation of humanitarian aid at the crossings.
As part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts for Gazan civilians, over 400,000 tons of food and approximately 23,000 tons of medical supplies have entered the Gaza Strip since the war began on October 7th. Additionally, 250,000 tents, of which 40,000 were purchased by the State of Israel, were provided for civilians in the Gaza Strip. Currently, around 25 liters of water per person per day are entering the Gaza Strip from Israel, alongside water through two new water lines from Egypt.
The IDF will continue its efforts to allow the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by land, air, and sea in accordance with international law.
Attached are photos related to the entry of humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom Crossing: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2105202475387532
Attached is footage related to the transfer of humanitarian aid: https://bit.ly/3yC8pna
Attached are photos of the contents of hundreds of trucks awaiting collection on the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2105202484658943569
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff in Jabaliya: "We want to bring our hostages home alive, and we want to bring those who, unfortunately, are no longer alive back for burial in Israel."
Today (Tuesday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, met with the commanders in Jabaliya who participated in the operation to rescue the bodies of the four hostages and return them for burial in Israel. The Chief of the General Staff conducted a situational assessment and tour with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, the Commanding Officer of the 98th Division, BG Dan Goldfus, and brigade commanders.
Attached is a video of the Chief of the General Staff's statements: https://bit.ly/3wJJYnn
Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/4axh1Jh
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC210520247538738726
The full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi:
"We are in a war that we said from the beginning would be a prolonged one. They have entrenched themselves here for years in defense, and it won't be dismantled in a week or even a month. The mission, as the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command said, is to kill as many commanders and terrorists as possible, and to destroy the infrastructure. We very much want this pressure to help us to bring back hostages alive. And we are ready to undertake dangerous and complicated operations to bring the bodies of our hostages back for burial in Israel. This has great value, and I tell you to talk to the soldiers about these things. We are dismantling the military wing of Hamas. We want to bring our hostages home alive, and we want to bring those who, unfortunately, are no longer alive back for burial in Israel. These are very, very important missions. The message is that even if there was a place we didn't reach last time, and now we are reaching it, no place, no matter how many explosives they put in the walls and how many shafts they booby-trapped, no place will withstand an offensive by an IDF combat team."
IDF: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Bar'am, northern Israel.
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IDF: Missiles and rocket launchers in a mosque; Footage from the 460th Armored Brigade in Jabaliya
The soldiers of the 460th Armored Brigade carried out raids on terrorist infrastructure in the agricultural areas of Jabaliya. During the raids, the soldiers located many weapons including vests, an FN MAG machine gun, hand grenades, explosives, and intelligence materials.
During extensive searches and guided by intelligence, the troops arrived at a mosque where they located missiles and rocket launchers, which were destroyed.
Attached are photos of parts of the rocket launchers and weapons in the mosque: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc2105202464515513153
Attached is footage from the activity of the 460th Armored Brigade in Jabaliya: https://bit.ly/4arjwN3
Attached are photos from the activity of the troops: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc21052024684654515464856
IDF: The IDF continues operational activities throughout the Gaza Strip
IDF troops continue operational activities in the area of Jabaliya. Over the past day, the troops eliminated several terrorists. During one of the activities, a terrorist cell fired at IDF troops, who directed an IAF aircraft that struck and eliminated the cell.
IDF troops also continue operational activities in the area of Rafah. During one of the activities, the troops identified a terrorist shooting mortar shells at IDF troops, no injuries were reported. The troops directed an aircraft that struck and eliminated the terrorist. IDF troops eliminated several terrorists in cooperation with the IAF and located rockets and additional military equipment in the area.
Moreover, IDF troops continue operational activities in Central Gaza. During the activity, the troops identified a terrorist cell approaching them. The troops directed an IAF aircraft that swiftly struck and eliminated the terrorists.
Over the past day, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck and dismantled approximately 70 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including military compounds, weapon storage sites and warehouses, missile launchers, observation posts, terrorist cells, and additional terror infrastructure.
Attached is a video of the IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3QT1Hja
Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3K6sTqS
Attached are photos of the IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC210524061
IDF: Attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on soldiers who were injured have been published: https://www.idf.il/160590
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IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that approached Israel from Syria. The target did not manage to cross into Israeli territory. Sirens concerning a hostile aircraft infiltration sounded in open areas in the Golan Heights according to protocol. No injuries were reported.
Moreover, a short while ago, in cooperation of the Israeli Navy and the IAF, a Sa'ar 4.5 class corvette missile ship and fighter jets successfully intercepted two aerial targets that approached Israel from the east. The targets did not manage to cross into Israeli territory and no alerts were activated according to protocol.
IDF: Sirens sounded in Malkia, northern Israel.
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IDF: Sirens sounded in Sha'al and Kela Alon, northern Israel.
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IDF: The IDF eliminated dozens of terrorists and located large quantities of weapons in central and southern Gaza; a commander in the Islamic Jihad’s intelligence unit was eliminated
IDF troops continue operational activity in the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip. Over the past day, the troops eliminated dozens of terrorists in close-quarters encounters and in aerial strikes. One of the terrorists eliminated in the area of Khan Yunis was Osama Jadallah, a commander in the Islamic Jihad’s intelligence unit who took part in the October 7th Massacre.
IDF troops continue operational activity in the area of Khan Yunis and on the outskirts of Deir al Balah. Over the past day, the troops eliminated dozens of terrorists, including in aerial strikes.
Operational activity continues in the central Gaza Strip.
IDF troops eliminated a terrorist cell with an IAF aircraft and are conducting targeted raids in the area.
Over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 40 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including manned launch posts, military structures, terror infrastructure, and more.
Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3X3tKP8
Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC290820245431298
IDF: During joint IDF, ISA and Israeli Border Police counterterrorism activities in Tulkarm, following exchanges of fire, the forces eliminated five terrorists who had hidden inside a mosque. One of the terrorists who was eliminated was Muhhamad Jabber, "Abu Shujaa", the head of a terrorist network in Nur Shams.
Muhammad Jabber, "Abu Shujaa", was involved in carrying out numerous terror attacks, including a shooting attack in which an Israeli civilian, Amnon Muchtar, was murdered in June. Jabber was also involved in the planning of additional terror attacks. Another terrorist operative was apprehended by the forces.
During the counterterrorism operation, an Israeli Border Police soldier was lightly injured. He was evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment.
Joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Police announcement:
The IDF and ISA rescued a fallen soldier who was abducted on October 7th and held hostage in the Gaza Strip
In a joint IDF and ISA operation overnight (Wednesday), a fallen IDF soldier who was abducted on October 7th and held hostage in the Gaza Strip was rescued and returned to the State of Israel.
The soldier fell during the October 7th Massacre and he was taken hostage in the Gaza Strip. His family has been notified. At the request of his family, his name will not be published. We send our deepest condolences to the family and will continue to accompany them.
The operation was led by the 162nd Division with the participation of IDF and ISA special forces, and troops of the Nahal Brigade and the 401st Brigade. The intelligence effort was conducted by the IDF Hostage and Missing Persons Unit together with the ISA and the Unit of International Crime Investigations of the Lahav 433 of the Israel Police.
The effort took place over several months and consisted of intelligence gathering, and analysis that worked to generate a single assessment.
Alongside the operational effort, the IDF Manpower Directorate's Hostage and Missing Persons Center, which is responsible for accompanying the families of the hostages, operated to identify the hostage and inform the family.
The IDF and ISA are operating using all means to bring home all the hostages as quickly as possible.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 16:52 in the Upper Galilee area, a projectile was identified crossing from Lebanon, and it fell in the area. No injuries were reported.
Earlier today, the IAF struck a number of Hezbollah military infrastructure sites in the area of Ain El Tineh in Lebanese territory.
Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified terrorists operating in a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon. The IAF then struck the structure in which the terrorists were operating.
In addition, the IAF struck Hezbollah observation posts in the areas of Odaisseh and Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4dCKtzZ
IDF: Earlier today, a number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory into several areas in northern Israel, no injuries were reported. IDF artillery struck the sources of the fire.
A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror targets in four different areas in southern Lebanon, including a Hezbollah terrorist cell in the area of Odaisseh, a launcher used by the terrorist organization in the area of Halta, and Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras and Ayta ash Shab.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4awFFJO
IDF: The 401st Brigade continues its operation in Rafah: the soldiers of the 932nd Battalion carried out a targeted raid on terrorist infrastructure and located many weapons
The soldiers of the 401st Brigade combat team under the 162nd Division continue the operation in Rafah. The soldiers carry out targeted raids on the terrorist infrastructure and buildings from which Hamas terrorists fired at our forces.
During this activity, the soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists in eastern Rafah who tried to approach our forces.
Soldiers of the 932nd Battalion carried out an operation to destroy terrorist infrastructure. During the operation, the soldiers searched a building and located many weapons including protective equipment, explosives, weapons, anti-tank missiles, equipment and tools intended for breaching fences.
During searches in the area, the soldiers of the battalion located a tunnel shaft containing a weapons warehouse with short-range anti-tank missiles, grenades, weapons, and explosives. This warehouse was intended to be used to carry out terrorist attacks against our forces. The tunnel shaft and the weapons were destroyed.
Attached is a video of the Commander of the 932nd Battalion, LTC Dotan: https://bit.ly/3QTHuK4
Attached are photos of the weapons that were located in the building by the forces: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC20052024
Attached are photos of the weapons that were located in the tunnel shaft: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC698556
Attached is footage from the activity of the 932nd Battalion: https://bit.ly/4brecdR
Attached are related photos from the activity of the forces: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC20052112
IDF: Sirens sounded in the city of Ashkelon and Kibbutz Zikim.
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IDF: The IDF eliminated the Commander of the Rocket and Missile Array in Hezbollah’s Coastal Sector
Yesterday (Monday), in the area of Tyre in Lebanon, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist Qassem Saqlawi, the Commander of the Rocket and Missile Array in Hezbollah’s Coastal Sector.
Saqlawi was responsible for planning and executing numerous rocket attacks against the Israeli home front. As part of his role, he promoted and planned rocket and anti-tank launches toward the State of Israel from the coastal sector in Lebanon.
Last night, a number of rockets fired by Hezbollah toward the western Galilee fell in open terrain.
IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah launcher in the area of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the elimination: https://bit.ly/3ypkWum
IDF: Cleared for Publication: The Bodies of the Four Israeli Hostages were Rescued from Underground Tunnels in Jabaliya in an Operation by the 98th Division
During a joint operation conducted last weekend, the 202nd Battalion Combat Team, Yahalom soldiers, Unit 504 and the ISA, under the command of the 98th Division, rescued the bodies of four Israeli hostages - Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin and Yitzchak Gelernter - from underground tunnels in Jabaliya in northern Gaza.
Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin and Yitzchak Gelernter were all murdered during the October 7th Massacre carried out by Hamas in southern Israel, and their bodies were subsequently abducted into the Gaza Strip.
The prolonged intelligence effort to locate them was managed by the ISA and the Abducted and Missing Persons Headquarters in the Intelligence Directorate (J2), together with additional units in the IDF. The effort lasted for several months, and included gathering and analyzing intelligence to put together the overall picture.
During operations of the Paratroopers Brigade combat team in the center of Jabaliya, the soldiers of the 202nd Battalion combat team fought in the identified area for three days in intense battles. In a joint operation, IDF Paratroopers and the ISA searched a suspected building in which the tunnel shaft was located. After locating the tunnel shaft, Yahalom soldiers entered the underground tunnel route in a night operation and inside it, conducted combat, neutralized blockades and located intelligence materials and large quantities of weapons. During the fighting, the Yahalom soldiers together with ISA and Unit 504 located the bodies of the hostages and rescued them from the tunnels.
Alongside the operational effort, the Abducted and Missing Persons Team in the Manpower Directorate (J1), which is entrusted with accompanying the families of the hostages, worked together with the Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Israel Police, to identify the hostages and deliver the messages to the families.
The IDF and the security agencies will continue to operate in order to bring home all the hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.
Attached is a video of the Commander of the 202nd Battalion, LTC Almog, who commanded the operation to locate the tunnel shaft: https://bit.ly/3UMyJTb
Attached is a video of the Commander of the Yahalom Soldiers who rescued the bodies of the hostages, MAJ A: https://bit.ly/4bIiFIW
Attached is footage of the activity of the 202nd Battalion in the Jabaliya area: https://bit.ly/44LILsp
Attached is a video of the Head of the Research Team at the Abducted and Missing Persons Headquarters in the Intelligence Directorate (J2), LT H: https://bit.ly/3Ka1Vyp
Attached is a video of the Commander of the Abducted and Missing Persons Situation Room in the Manpower Directorate (J1), LTC (res.) Maggie Neuberg: https://bit.ly/3WKJBUh
IDF: Sirens sounded in Misgav Am, northern Israel.
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