IDF Updates – January 15th

IDF: An examination by the IAF and the Home Front Command found that the missile fired from Yemen toward Israeli territory was successfully intercepted by the IAF.

The shrapnel of the missile hit and fell inside a civilian house in Mevo Beitar near the city of Jerusalem. Additional shrapnel from the missile was identified in the areas of Tzur Hadassah and Betar Illit. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol in these areas.

Home Front Command soldiers, additional Israeli security forces and the local council are at the scene of the fallen shrapnel in Mevo Beitar.

Attached is a video of the Deputy Commander of the Home Front Command’s Hartuv district, LTC (Res.) Shimon Mashala from Mevo Beitar: https://bit.ly/3C481jF


Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

Overnight (Tuesday), with the direction of IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF conducted a precise strike on a terrorist who served in a central position. The terrorist was operating inside a command and control center, which previously had served as a school in Daraj Tuffah, and was used by the terrorist to plan and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Additionally, with direction from IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF conducted precise strikes on several terror targets, including Hamas terrorist operatives, in Khan Yunis and Deir al Balah overnight.

Over the past day, the IDF and ISA struck more than 50 terrorist targets across the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, weapons storage facilities, underground infrastructure, anti-tank fire positions, and Hamas military structures. 

Prior to the strikes, 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, exploiting civilian structures for its terror attacks against the State of Israel.


IDF: The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, arrived in Israel this week (Monday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.

The commanders held a strategic meeting that focused on the regional situational assessment and examined courses of action to address threats and developments in the Middle East.

The two discussed a variety of possible scenarios on both near and distant fronts, emphasizing the strengthening of operational cooperation and enhancing readiness for any scenario.

The visit conveys a clear and unequivocal message about the importance and significance of the strong strategic relationship between the IDF and the U.S. military.

Attached is a related photo: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC150124832490


IDF: Over 3,300 Weapons Have Been Confiscated From Syrian Territory So Far

The troops of the 210th Division continue their mission of frontline defense in Syria to ensure the safety and security of Israeli residents, particularly the residents of the Golan Heights.

As part of this mission, in cooperation with the Enemy Assets Confiscation Unit under the Technological and Logistics Directorate, the forces have located and confiscated over 3,300 enemy assets, including: Syrian Armed Forces tanks, weapons, anti-tank missiles and RPGs, shells, mortars and mortar shells, observation equipment, and additional weapons.

To date, over 170,000 enemy means have been confiscated by IDF forces and the Enemy Assets Confiscation Unit from all combat regions—the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria.

Attached are the following:

Footage of the weapons confiscated by forces in Syrian territory: https://bit.ly/4gS75he

A graphic regarding weapons confiscated in Syria: https://bit.ly/3Pv3I3Z

Photos of weapons located and confiscated in Syria: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC090120251


Initial report – Sirens sounded in Nir Am, the details are under review.


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 00:39 in Nir Am, it was determined to be a false identification.

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