IDF Updates – July 15th


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of the Shchoret Industrial Zone in Eilat, southern Israel, the IDF Aerial Defense Array cooperated with IAF fighter jets and successfully intercepted two suspicious aerial targets that approached from the east toward Israeli territory. The sirens regarding rockets and missiles sounded due to the danger of falling shrapnel from the interceptions. No injuries were reported.


IDF: IDF operational activities continue throughout the Gaza Strip; The IAF struck a a paraglider storage facility used by Hamas terrorists during the October 7th massacre

IDF troops are continuing targeted, intelligence-based operational activity in the Rafah area. During targeted raids in the area over the last day, the troops dismantled numerous terror tunnel shafts and eliminated multiple Hamas terrorists.
Moreover, during the activity, three terrorists fired at IDF troops. Shortly afterward, the troops directed the IAF, which struck and eliminated the cell, which operated adjacent to a terror tunnel shaft.

Additionally, IDF troops are continuing operational activities in Gaza City. In cooperation with the IAF, the troops eliminated several terrorists over the past day.

Yesterday, the IAF struck a paraglider storage facility used by Hamas’ Aerial Defense Unit in Rafah. Hamas terrorists used paragliders from this facility during the October 7th massacre.

Attached is a video of the IDF strikes throughout the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3xLX8Rs

Attached are photos of the IDF activities throughout the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1307245105


IDF: A short while ago, IDF soldiers identified two Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch projectiles toward Israeli territory in the area of Deir Mimas in southern Lebanon. Shortly following the identification, the IAF struck the terrorists. Additionally, IDF artillery fired to remove threats in the areas of Kfarkela and Aalma El Chaeb in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3zCeRLz


Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

In a joint IDF and ISA activity based on precise intelligence, the IDF’s Southern Command and the IAF carried out a strike in an area where two senior Hamas terrorists and additional terrorists hid among civilians. The location of the strike was an open area surrounded by trees, several buildings, and sheds.

Attached is a photo of the compound where the senior terrorists and additional terrorists hid before and after the strike: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC130724411


IDF: Earlier today, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two suspicious aerial targets in Lebanese territory. The targets did not manage to cross into Israeli territory, and no alerts sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, over the past hour, numerous projectiles were launched toward the areas of Zar’it, Margaliot and Ma’ayan Baruch in northern Israel. No injuries were reported.


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 15:30 in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, approximately 10 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory, the majority of which were intercepted. No injuries were reported.

Following the projectiles that were launched toward the area of Ma’ayan Baruch in northern Israel earlier today, the IAF struck the launcher that was used to carry out the attack in the area of Houla in southern Lebanon. The IDF also struck the launcher that was used to launch projectiles toward the area of Zar’it earlier today.
Additionally, the IAF targeted a military structure where a Hezbollah terrorist operated in the area of Ayta ash Shab in south Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strike on the launcher that was used to launch projectiles toward the area of Ma’ayan Baruch: https://bit.ly/4bG2USq


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 19:15, approximately 15 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted the majority of them.
As a result of falling shrapnel from the interceptors, an IDF soldier was severely injured, another soldier was moderately injured and two soldiers were lightly injured. The soldiers were evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment and their families have been notified.

Shortly afterward, additional sirens were sounded in the area and eight launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory into the area of Kiryat Shmona.

A short while ago, the IAF struck a Hezbollah field commander who was operating in the area of Tebnit in southern Lebanon.


IDF: Over the past hour, the IAF struck a number of Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, including the launcher that was used to launch projectiles toward the area of Kiryat Shmona earlier today in the area of Rab El Thalathine, terrorist infrastructure in the area of Ayta ash Shab, an observation post in the area of Odaisseh, terrorist infrastructure in the area of Kfarkela, and terrorist infrastructure and a military structure in the area of Houla.


IDF: Yesterday (Saturday), two UAVs approached the area north of Eilat from Syrian territory and were successfully intercepted. In response, overnight, the IDF struck a Syrian military command center and infrastructure sites.
Additionally, terror targets used by the Syrian military’s Aerial Defense Unit were struck.

The Syrian regime is responsible for all terror activities occurring within its territory and will be held accountable for it.


IDF: IDF operational activity continues throughout the Gaza Strip; An anti-tank missile launcher in the Rafah area used to fire at IDF troops was struck

IDF troops are continuing targeted, intelligence-based operational activity in the Rafah area. The troops, in cooperation with the IAF, struck an anti-tank missile launcher used to fire at IDF troops. In addition, a terrorist cell that posed a threat to the troops in the area was struck.
Furthermore, IDF troops dismantled a number of underground tunnel shafts and terrorist infrastructure sites located in the area.

In the area of Gaza City, IDF troops eliminated several terrorists in close-quarters combat. During one operation, a terrorist cell was identified moving in the area and attempting to plant an explosive near the troops, shortly afterward, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist cell.

Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3XXnGd5

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4660ScX


IDF: The Northern Command Continues to Make Preparations for Combat in Lebanese Territory: Footage from This Week’s Reservist Exercises

The Northern Command continues to increase preparedness and readiness of forces in the northern arena.
In the last week, the soldiers of the 5th Brigade held a brigade-level exercise led by the Ground Forces Training Center. As part of the exercise, the soldiers trained for movement in thicketed terrain, mountainous routes, and the activation of fire and intelligence collection devices.

Additionally, this week, a surprise exercise was held by the 920th Reserve Battalion of the 769th Brigade, in which the reserve forces strengthened their readiness for various combat scenarios in defense of the northern communities while operating against the enemy.

Attached is footage from the exercises: https://bit.ly/4ffXAbB

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC120720245768594


Attached is a joint IDF and ISA announcement regarding the elimination of the Commander of Hamas’ Khan Yunis Brigade: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc1407202464856845458645216854120

Attached is the profile of Rafa’a Salameh: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc14072024658454616458648654685467843513284


IDF: A short while ago, based on IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF struck a number of terrorists who were operating in the area of UNRWA’s Abu Oraiban School School building in Nuseirat.

This location served as a hideout and operational infrastructure from which attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip were directed and carried out.

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence.
The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law, exploiting civilian structures and population as human shields for its terror attacks against the State of Israel.


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in Kerem Shalom, it was determined to be a false identification.


IDF: Earlier today (Sunday), a terrorist carried out an attack in the area of Nir Tzvi Junction, adjacent to the Tzrifin military base in central Israel.
Israel Border Police officers that were dispatched to the scene neutralized the terrorist.

As a result of the attack, an IDF officer and another IDF soldier were severely injured, as well as an IDF soldier who was moderately injured and a soldier who was lightly injured.

The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at the hospital and their families have been notified.


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff’s statement: The eliminations are important for the systematic dismantling of Hamas and for the creation of the conditions for an agreement to return the hostages

The Chief of the General Staff on the Shaldag Unit soldiers: the citizens of Israel should know that there is a generation of exemplary soldiers and commanders whose heroism will be spoken of for many years to come

Attached is the statement of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: https://bit.ly/3S2HBUg

Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC140720241029386295


IDF: IDF operational activity continues throughout the Gaza Strip

Over the past day, in the area of Rafah, the troops eliminated a terrorist cell armed with RPGs in close-quarters combat.

In addition, the troops eliminated a number of terrorists in the central Gaza Strip. In one activity, a terrorist was identified while planting explosives and was eliminated by means of tank fire.

Furthermore, over the past day, the IAF struck dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip. In one strike, the IAF eliminated terrorists who were identified observing IDF troops and posed a threat to them.

Israeli Naval forces continue to strike terror targets in the Gaza Strip, assisting IDF ground troops in the area. Over the past day, terrorist infrastructure sites were struck in southern Gaza.

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1507202410293875


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 16:15, a projectile crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and fell in an open area.

Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 16:45, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a projectile that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. An additional projectile crossed from Lebanon and fell in an open area in Israeli territory.

Earlier today, several terrorists were identified entering two Hezbollah military structures in the area of Meiss El Jabal, southern Lebanon. The IAF struck the two structures where the terrorists operated.

Furthermore, IDF artillery struck in the area of Odaisseh in order to remove a threat.

Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/3W0uVhP


IDF: A short while ago, the IAF struck a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in the area of Bint Jbeil and a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3WqDhAQ

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