IDF Updates – May 16th

IDF: Attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on 5 fallen soldiers have been published: https://www.idf.il/59780

Furthermore, attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on soldiers who were injured have been published: https://www.idf.il/160590


IDF: Initial report – A report was received regarding a stabbing attack in the Samaria area. Details to follow.


IDF: Following the report of a stabbing attack in the Samaria area, a short while ago, a terrorist arrived at the Yitzhar junction, stabbed an IDF NCO who was in his vehicle and fled. IDF soldiers are searching for the terrorist and have blocked roads in the area.
The NCO was moderately injured and has been evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment. His family has been notified.


IDF: Approximately 40 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon toward the Golan Heights, following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in northern Israel.
Several of the launches were successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No injuries were reported. The IDF struck the sources of fire.

Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of Zarit, five launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory. No injuries were reported.

In response to the launches and following the identification of their origin, IAF fighter jets struck one of the military posts from which they were fired.
Moreover, earlier today, the IDF struck a Hezbollah military structure in which terrorists were operating in the area of Ayta ash Shab, as well as an additional military structure in the area of Halta.

Attached is a video of the strike on a military structure in Ayta ash Shab: https://bit.ly/3WIp16H

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