Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
The IDF and ISA eliminated five Hamas terrorists including a Nukhba Company Commander and an additional Company Commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and led the murders and kidnappings in the area of Mefalsim
During the night between Wednesday and Thursday, with the intelligence direction of the ISA, the IAF struck terrorist infrastructure in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Hamas terrorists, including a number of Nukhba terrorists who participated in the October 7th Massacre, were operating within.
Among the terrorists that were struck are Jihad Mahmoud Yehia Kahlout, a Nukhba Company Commander in the Hamas terrorist organization, and Muhammad Riyad Ali Okel, a Company Commander in the Hamas terrorist organization, two terrorists who commanded the invasion of Israeli territory on October 7th and led the Massacres and Kidnappings on the Mefalsim road.
These are two terrorists who were among the leaders of the combat in the northern Gaza Strip against IDF soldiers, during the operation that is currently underway in the area.
Numerous other terrorists from Hamas’ Western Jabaliya Battalion who were involved in combat against IDF troops were eliminated during the strike, including Anas Jalal Muhammad Abu Shakian, a commander in the battalion that attacked the area of Kibbutz Mefalism on October 7th, Nor Al-Din Abu Al-Jadyan, a Nukhba terrorist from the battalion, and Sahib Hasan Ali Maser A-Daeem, a terrorist from the battalion.
The IDF and ISA are continuing to operate against the terrorists who took part in the kidnappings and murders of citizens and IDF soldiers during the October 7th Massacre, and who continue to pose a threat to Israel’s security.
The IDF emphasizes that the area in question is an active combat zone. The IDF operates precisely against the Hamas terrorist organization, which plans and executes terrorist activity from civilian areas.
Prior to the strikes, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including the use of aerial surveillance, warning the population in the area to evacuate the active combat zone, and additional intelligence information.
It should be emphasized that in the past, false and exaggerated reports have been circulated on Palestinian networks, which did not align with the information held by the IDF. The IDF emphasizes the need to be cautious of information published by unreliable sources.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
The IDF and ISA eliminated the Commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Rocket Unit
In the past week (Wednesday), the IAF conducted an IDF and ISA intelligence-based strike to eliminate the terrorist Khalid Abu Daqqa, Commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Rocket Unit. Khalid Abu Daqqa was operating inside the Humanitarian Area in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
Abu Daqqa was responsible for commanding and conducting numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. Both on and since October 7th, Abu Daqqa commanded rocket attacks against communities in southern Israel.
Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions, intelligence, and aerial surveillance.
The IDF and ISA will continue to target anyone who took part in terror activities against Israeli civilians and to achieve the goals of the war.
IDF: A short while ago, the IAF intercepted a suspicious aerial target that approached Israel from Lebanon. The target was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. Sirens were not sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: Explosives Located in the Jabaliya Area by Troops of the 162nd Division
The 162nd Division continues its operations against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Jabaliya area. Engineering troops are conducting operations to locate and destroy terrorist infrastructure, booby-trapped structures, and explosive sites in the area. So far, approximately 300 structures, rigged with hundreds of explosives as ambushes against IDF troops have been located and neutralized. Furthermore, on the body of one of the terrorists by the IDF, the soldiers located a bag containing an explosive and cameras.
Attached is footage from the engineering activity of the troops of the 401st Brigade in Jabaliya: https://bit.ly/4fz1D2j
Attached is footage of troops of the 401st Brigade locating weapons in the Jabaliya area: https://bit.ly/3Cy1Unq
Attached is drone footage of terrorists planting an explosive: https://bit.ly/3V2PZoh
Attached is a photo of explosives that were located and confiscated by the troops of the Givati Brigade: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC2111242375234237426527
Attached are photos of bags containing an explosive and cameras, near the body of a terrorist that was eliminated by the troops of the Kfir Brigade: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC2111242142143631725242
IDF: Since the start of the week, the IDF struck and dismantled more than 45 Hezbollah launchers throughout southern Lebanon, from which projectiles were fired toward areas in Israel, as well as ready-to-fire launchers aimed toward Israeli territory.
Additionally, the IDF struck and dismantled the launchers that fired projectiles toward Nahariya yesterday (Thursday), and toward the Haifa Bay over the past week.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4fQcwwq
IDF: Following the hostile aircraft infiltration sirens that sounded at 12:40 in Margaliot, it was determined to be a false identification.
IDF: A Ready-to-Launch Hezbollah Kornet Anti-Tank Missile and UAV Were Located and Destroyed in Southern Lebanon
IDF troops continue to operate to dismantle a significant Hezbollah terrorist center, which includes combat compounds, anti-tank positions, numerous weapons storage facilities containing grenades, firearms, and combat equipment, observation posts, and more.
In one of the compounds, the soldiers located a concealed position containing weapons, a Kornet anti-tank missile with a range of approximately 8 kilometers. The antitank missile was found by the body of a Hezbollah terrorist who was eliminated in one of the strikes. At the same launch position, a UAV was located that was intended to be launched into Israeli territory.
In another compound, several underground tunnel shafts and weapons storage facilities were located. All weapons found were neutralized.
Additionally, with the guidance of Israeli Air Force aircraft, the troops dismantled dozens of Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure sites in the area.
The IDF continues its limited, localized, targeted raids based on precise intelligence in southern Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure and remove its security threat to the residents of northern Israel.
Attached is footage of the activities of the troops of the 7th Brigade: https://bit.ly/4eYsns5
Attached are photos of the activities of the troops of the 7th Brigade: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC23592011
Attached is a photo of the terrorist who was eliminated next to a Kornet anti-tank missile: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC21112428647253261927
Attached are photos of the weapons that were located and confiscated: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC17202011
IDF: An officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, Nahal Brigade, was severely injured today during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.
The officer was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified.
IDF: Earlier today (Friday), the IAF struck Hezbollah terrorist targets in the area of Tyre in southern Lebanon, including command centers, intelligence infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure. Many of the targets that were struck belonged to Hezbollah’s “Aziz” unit, which is responsible for launching projectiles from southwestern Lebanon into Israel and for additional terrorist activity.
The Tyre area is a significant Hezbollah and “Aziz” hotspot, from which Hezbollah terrorists plan and advance terrorist activity against the State of Israel and IDF troops.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization systematically takes control of civilian areas throughout Lebanon and embeds its commanders and operatives in civilian areas in order to plan and carry out terror attacks, endangering Lebanese civilians.
Prior to the strikes, numerous steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including by issuing advance warnings to the civilian population in the area on various platforms.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4fQpTN8
Attached is a related infographic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2211202490348543
IDF: With the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF completed a series of strikes on Hezbollah terrorist command centers in the Dahieh, a key Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut. Hezbollah deliberately embedded its infrastructure in these civilian areas, using the Lebanese civilian population as a human shield.
Prior to the strikes, numerous steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including by collecting prior intelligence, leveraging aerial surveillance, and issuing advance warnings to the civilian population in the area.
The strikes were directed toward Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, and are part of the IDF’s continuous efforts to degrade Hezbollah’s capability to carry out terrorist attacks against Israel and to dismantle the weapons production and storage facilities that Hezbollah established over the years in the Dahieh area.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded between 16:35 and 16:47 in the Upper Galilee and Western Galilee area, approximately 20 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and the rest fell in open areas.
Following the sirens that sounded at 16:34 in the Haifa Bay area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and the rest fell in open areas.
Following the sirens that sounded between 16:30 and 16:31 in the Western Galilee area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted and the rest were intercepted.
IDF: A short while ago, the IAF intercepted a suspicious aerial target that approached Israel from Lebanese territory. The target was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. Sirens were not sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: A short while ago, sirens were sounded in the Western Galilee area following the identification of suspicious aerial targets that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
The target is being monitored by the IAF and the incident is ongoing.
The public is requested to follow the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines.
IDF: Following the hostile aircraft infiltration sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in northern Israel, a fallen UAV was identified in the Western Galilee area. No injuries were reported.
The incident is ongoing. Attempts to intercept the targets were conducted.
IDF: Following the hostile aircraft infiltration sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in northern Israel, a fallen UAV was identified in the Western Galilee area. No injuries were reported.
The incident has concluded.
IDF: During a Shabbat event in Hebron, a group of Israelis trailed the commander of the IDF Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, and additional officers who were with him. The group shouted derogatory remarks and blocked the exit road on his way to operational activity.
Five rioters were apprehended by the Israel Police, and the group was dispersed within a short time.
The IDF strongly condemns all violence of any kind against IDF personnel and views such incidents with utmost severity.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 22:51 in Netiv HaAsara, it was determined to be a false identification. IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 22:51 in Netiv HaAsara, it was determined to be a false identification.
