IDF Updates – September 20th

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Approved Plans for the Continuation of the War

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, recently completed approval of plans for the northern arena.

Attached is a related photo: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC19092428424


IDF: The IDF thwarted an attempted IED attack on the northern border, eliminating two Hezbollah terrorists

Earlier this week (Monday), IDF soldiers conducting operations on the northern border identified two Hezbollah terrorists planting explosive devices on the border with Lebanon. The soldiers directed artillery and an aircraft which struck and eliminated the terrorists as they attempted to conduct the attack in the area of the ‘Tziporen’ post.

Attached is video from the terrorists’ body cameras: https://bit.ly/4ddRrKs

Attached is radio communications and footage of the identification and elimination of the terrorists: https://bit.ly/3XPMIdy

Attached is drone footage of the terrorists following their elimination: https://bit.ly/4gtlK2J

Attached are photos of the weaponry used by the terrorists: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/190920243424345


IDF: Activity of the 401st Brigade in Tel Al-Sultan: Over 300 Terrorists Eliminated and a Long-Range Rocket Cache Destroyed

Over the past month, troops of the 401st Brigade operated in the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During activity in the area, the troops eliminated over 300 terrorists and the majority of the Tel al-Sultan Battalion’s chain of command.

Additionally, a long-range rocket cache in an enemy warehouse was located and destroyed, along with weapons storage facilities containing sniper rifles, ammunition, anti-tank missiles, and grenades.

During this week’s operational activity in the area, Captain Daniel Mimon Toaff, Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, Staff Sergeant Amit Bakri, and Staff Sergeant Dotan Shimon wer…


IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the names of two fallen soldiers whose families have been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC19092024342509

Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780

During the incident in which Sergeant Tomer Keren fell, a soldier from the 51st Battalion, ‘Golani’ Brigade was severely injured. The soldier was evacuated to hospital to receive medical treatment. His family has been updated.


IDF: With the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck approximately 30 Hezbollah launchers and terrorist infrastructure sites, containing approximately 150 launcher barrels that were ready to fire projectiles toward Israeli territory.

Additionally, the IDF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and a weapons storage facility in multiple areas in southern Lebanon. Furthermore, IDF artillery struck in the area of Naqoura.

The IDF will continue to operate against the threat of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in order to defend the State of Israel.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4exTpGR


IDF: Following a situational assessment and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, it was decided that restrictions that were set yesterday (Thursday) on the communities of Merom HaGalil, Northern Galilee, Kiryat Shmona, Mevo’ot HaHermon, Yesud HaMa’ala, Hatzor, Rosh Pinna, Safed, Metula and communities in the northern Golan north of Katzrin will be lifted.

The guidelines published on the official Home Front Command channels must continue to be followed. The full instructions are updated on the National Emergency Portal and the Home Front Command app.


IDF: This morning (Friday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, met with the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command and the division commanders in the Northern Command.

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/4euhFJT

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC56440084


IDF: Initial report – the IDF conducted a targeted strike in Beirut.
At this moment, there are no changes in the Home Front Command defensive guidelines. We will update regarding any changes.
Details to follow.


IDF: A soldier from the 50th Battalion, Nahal Brigade, was severely injured earlier today during combat in southern Gaza.

The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for further treatment, his family was notified.


Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the elimination of Ibrahim Aqil, Head of Hezbollah’s Operations Unit: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC20092024876


The Chief of the General Staff After the Elimination: “The Hezbollah Commanders We Eliminated Today Had Been Planning their ‘October 7th’ on the Northern Border for Years. We Reached Them, and We Will Reach Anyone Who Threatens the Security of Israel’s Citizens.”

Attached are photos of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, and members of the General Staff Forum during the elimination of Ibrahim Aqil and senior commanders of the Radwan Forces: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC650654098


IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

“Aqil and the Radwan Force commanders we struck were the masterminds of and the force behind Hezbollah’s plan to execute an attack on Northern Israel. As part of this plan, Hezbollah intended to infiltrate Israel, seize control of the communities in the Galilee, and to kill and kidnap Israeli civilians, much like Hamas did on October 7th.”

Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/232008


IDF: Attached is the profile of Ibrahim Aqil – https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC200920245896


IDF: “I can now confirm that Ibrahim Aqil was eliminated together with other senior terrorists in Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces.
Ibrahim Aqil had the blood of many innocent people on his hands”

Attached is an English video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://bit.ly/3XwrO1W


IDF: Attached is the profile of Ibrahim Aqil – https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC200920245896

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