IDF: Overnight (Wednesday), the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis and eliminated the head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in the southern Gaza Strip, the terrorist Hassam Shahwan.
The Hamas Internal Security Forces have conducted violent interrogations of the Gazan population, violating human rights and suppressing dissent within the organization.
Hassam Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’s military wing in attacks on the IDF in the Gaza Strip.
Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.
The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law, while exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields for terrorist activity. The IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in defense of the citizens of Israel.
IDF: A short while ago, the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on Hamas terrorists who were operating in a control and command center that was embedded inside the Khan Yunis municipality building in the Humanitarian Area.
The command and control center was used by the terrorists to plan and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.
Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.
The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law, while exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields for terrorist activity. The IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in defense of the citizens of Israel.
IDF: Declassified: Over 100 Shaldag Unit Soldiers Raided and Dismantled an Underground Compound for Manufacturing Precision Missiles During a Special IAF Operation Inside Syria
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the operation: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC020125182615242537352
Attached are the following materials:
A video from the day of the operation, showing the sequence of events on the ground: https://bit.ly/4h14voL
Footage from the body-cams of Shaldag Unit soldiers: https://bit.ly/4h0VDzt
Footage of the departure and return of Shaldag Unit soldiers from the operation via Israeli Air Force helicopters: https://bit.ly/4h0gJ0W
Footage of the destruction of the compound deep in Syrian territory: https://bit.ly/40hhsWd
A graphic showing the entrance and guarding positions of the underground compound: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC020125276322535235723
A graphic showing the weapons intended for production at the compound: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC020125237624563329833
A photo of the planetary mixer, along with four missile engines manufactured at the compound: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC020125726353426284735
Photos from the operation: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC020125272625342271615
IDF: Attached are additional materials from the operation:
Footage of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, as the helicopters re-entered Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/3DOwqKi
A 3D model of the underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles that was dismantled by Shaldag Unit soldiers: https://bit.ly/4fGlvzB
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff on the special operation to dismantle the Syrian missiles manufacturing compound: “The Shaldag Unit’s operation deep inside Syrian territory joins a series of courageous missions the IDF has conducted over the past few months in Gaza, the Dahieh in Beirut, and Iran, with the goal of destroying the Iranian Axis’ missile manufacturing capabilities. For years, Iran formed a ring of rocket and missile fire around Israel’s borders, and we have struck both the ring and its head.”
Attached are photos of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, in the IAF’s Special Operations Headquarters during the operation: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC12647899
IDF: A short while ago, the IAF, with the direction of the Intelligence Directorate, struck Hezbollah medium-range rocket launchers at a military site belonging to the terrorist organization. Hezbollah rocket launchers adjacent to an additional military site in the area of Nabatieh were also struck.
As part of the enforcement of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, prior to the strike a request was sent to the Lebanese Armed Forces to neutralize the launchers that posed a threat to Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
The launchers were struck only after the request was not addressed by the Lebanese Armed Forces.
The IDF continues to act to remove any threat to the State of Israel in accordance with the ceasefire understandings.
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff to soldiers of the Shaldag Unit prior to the special operation in Syria: “This site is going to manufacture a large quantity of missiles—we have no intention of allowing that to happen.”
Attached is a video from the Chief of the General Staff’s statement: https://bit.ly/4a0iI38
Attached is a video of the Chief of the General Staff from the IAF’s Special Operations Headquarters during the operation: https://bit.ly/4a97JEM
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC13350210
Below are the Chief of the General Staff’s remarks:
“On the one hand, we are sending in a large force to a distant area. On the other hand, I feel that I have been observing this operation unfold over the past few months in variou…
IDF: Over the past hour, terrorists hurled rocks at a civilian bus adjacent to the Karnei Shomron Roundabout and fled the area.
During the incident, an Israeli civilian was injured and was evacuated to receive medical treatment, and damage was caused to the bus.
IDF soldiers began conducting searches after the terrorists.
IDF: Initial report – sirens sounded in several areas in central and southern Israel due to a projectile launched from Yemen, the details are under review.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in central and southern Israel, one missile was identified crossing from Yemen into Israeli territory. Interceptors were launched toward the target, the details are under review.
