IDF Updates – January 25th

IDF: A Weapons Cache in a Mosque, Underground Routes and Trucks Loaded with Rocket Launchers: Operations of the 769th Brigade in Southern Lebanon

The 769th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, continues its efforts to remove threats in southern Lebanon while maintaining the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

During IDF operational activity in the Saluki area last week, 769th Brigade troops located several significant underground routes intended to be used by Hezbollah terrorist operatives. Combat engineering and Yahalom Unit soldiers investigated the routes before dismantling them.

The troops also located a weapons cache inside a mosque, a vehicle loaded with weapons, hundreds of mortar shells, explosives, rockets, weapons, and additional Hezbollah military equipment.

In other operational activity by the Golan Brigade, soldiers located trucks carrying heavy rocket launchers, along with several weapons storage facilities containing a large number of rockets, shoulder-fired missiles, launchers, mortar shells, explosives, and military equipment. All weapons were confiscated, and the weapons storage facilities were dismantled.

Attached are the following:

Footage from the dismantling of Hezbollah underground routes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4arIi1n

Footage from the activity of the 769th Brigade: https://bit.ly/4atHrgm

Footage of an armed vehicle found under a mosque in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3Wy5aXc

Photos of the weapons that were confiscated and destroyed: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC2312025

Photos from the activity of the 769th Brigade in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC22012025

https://open.substack.com/pub/idfspokesperson/p/how-the-idf-prepared-for-romi-emily?r=25lsx2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

IDF: Over the past few days, IDF soldiers in the Northern Command have conducted strikes to remove threats and to dismantle weapons storage facilities and active observation posts used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

The IDF is continuing to operate in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon. The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon, continues to monitor Hezbollah’s attempts to return to southern Lebanon, and will operate against any threat posed to IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

IDF, ISA, and Israel Border Police forces are continuing the counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, during which over 10 terrorists were eliminated, around 20 wanted suspects were apprehended and additional weapons were confiscated.

A short while ago, with the direction of ISA intelligence, an AIF aircraft struck a vehicle with a terrorist cell inside in the area of Qabatiya.

The forces continue with the counterterrorism operation in Qabatiya.

Attached is a video of the strike on the vehicle with the terrorist cell inside: https://bit.ly/40tMmth

IDF: Over the past day, IDF troops operated against threats posed to them in the Gaza Strip.

In several areas in the Gaza Strip, IDF troops identified a number of suspects who posed a threat to them, and fired warning shots toward the suspects who then retreated in response.

In the central Gaza Strip, the troops identified a suspect who posed a threat to them and fired warning shots toward him. Since the suspect did not distance himself and continued to pose a threat to the troops, shots were fired in order to thwart the threat.

The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages. The IDF is prepared for any scenario and will continue to take all necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers.

The IDF calls the Palestinian residents to follow its instructions and avoid approaching the troops deployed in the area.

IDF: The IDF Has Completed Preparations To Receive the Hostages Returning to Israel From the Gaza Strip Ahead of the Second Phase of the Hostage Release Agreement

The IDF, led by the Manpower Directorate and the Medical Corps, has completed its preparations to receive the hostages returning to Israel from the Gaza Strip.

The Manpower Directorate established and prepared initial reception points where the returning hostages will receive medical care and personal support. Afterward, they will be transferred to hospitals and reunited with their families.

Attached is footage of the IDF’s preparations for the second phase of the release of the hostages: https://bit.ly/4jyx7rB

Attached is a video annoucment of COL (Res.) Sharon Nakash, Commandeing Officer of the Logistics Effort for the Technological and Logistics Directorate in Operation ‘Wings of Freedom’: https://bit.ly/40rVmPH

Attached is the full transcript:
Amid all of this, I can say that we are all excited.

During the event, you can see all the officers, NCOs, and soldiers involved in this.

Reservists and regular soldiers feel they are doing the most important work.

It is both a privilege and our moral duty to do this in this way.

I believe the preparations we have made so far will reflect our ability to carry out the mission properly.

And to bring our sons and daughters back home in a proper and respectful way. Of course, we all hope and wish for this every moment.

IDF: “Understand the immense privilege you have, and above all, the great responsibility you bear—to receive those returning and safely fly them to the hospital.”

IAF helicopters are prepared for the process of receiving the returning hostages.

Attached is a video announcment from Lt. Col. A., as part of the IAF’s preparations for the reception of the returning hostages: https://bit.ly/4ayc7xd

Attached are photos of Air Force helicopters adapted for the process of receiving the returning hostages: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC250120254

Attached is the full transcript:
Understand the immense privilege you have,
and above all, the great responsibility you bear—
to receive the returning hostages,
and safely fly them to the hospital.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The Red Cross has communicated that four Israeli hostages were transferred to them and are on their way toward IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The Four Returning Hostages Have Just Been Transferred to IDF and ISA Forces in the Gaza Strip

The four returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces on their return to Israeli territory, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.

The commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces salute and embrace the returning hostages as they make their way home to the State of Israel.

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit asks everyone to respect the privacy of the returning hostages and their families.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The Four Returning Hostages – Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev – Have Crossed Into Israeli Territory With IDF and ISA Forces

A short while ago, accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, the four returning hostages crossed the border into Israeli territory. The returning hostages are currently on their way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with their parents.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The Four Returning Hostages – Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev – Have Arrived at the Initial Reception Point in Southern Israel Where They Are Being Reunited With Their Parents

IDF officers from the Manpower Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the returning hostages, and they will undergo an initial medical assessment.

IDF representatives are accompanying their families waiting at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information.

IDF: Attached is footage of the four returning hostages crossing into Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/40N0cs2

IDF: “Today, as part of these ongoing efforts, we welcomed home four more Israeli hostages after 477 days in Hamas captivity: Liri Albag, aged 19, Naama Levy, aged 20, Karina Ariev, aged 20, Daniella Gilboa, aged 20, four IDF soldiers who were all abducted by Hamas from Nahal Oz on October 7th, 2023.”

Attached is an English video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://bit.ly/4gc13ak

Attached is the full transcript: https://www.idf.il/265899

IDF: Attached are photos from the preparations to receive the returning hostages: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC250120251

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, has just concluded a multi-front General Staff situational assessment with the commanding officers of the various commands.
The Chief of the General Staff addressed the IDF’s readiness along the Netzarim Corridor, emphasizing the preparedness and alertness of the troops in the area until decided otherwise. Additionally, the IDF is warning the Gazan public to avoid the area until it is reopened.
The IDF is also preparing in Judea and Samaria to enhance security in communities and along key routes.
The Chief of the General Staff expressed great appreciation for the military preparations carried out as part of Operation “Wings of Freedom” and noted that the goal is to continue advancing the process.

IDF: The four returning hostages, Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, together with their parents, just boarded an Israeli Air Force helicopter to make their way to the hospital, where they will be reunited with the rest of their families and receive medical treatment.

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the Hostages and Missing Persons Situation Room During the Return of the Hostages to Israel: “Today, we brought back the soldiers Daniella, Karina, Naama, and Liri to their families. Their return is an integral part of our victory in this war. We are committed to bringing back all the hostages, both civilians and soldiers”

Attached is footage of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, the Director of the ISA, Ronen Bar, the Director of the Mossad, David Barnea, and the Head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters, MG (Res.) Nitzan Alon, at the Hostages and Missing Persons situation room during the return of the four hostages from Gaza.

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/4hs8ElT

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ACN34584

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IDF: Earlier today (Saturday), a soldier from the Egoz Unit, Commando Brigade, was severely injured during operational activity in the Menashe Regional Brigade.

Additionally, during the incident, an NCO from the Egoz Unit was moderately injured, and another soldier from the unit was lightly injured.

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

IDF: Increased Readiness in the Central Command: This Week Israeli Security Forces Completed a Command Readiness Exercise; A Multi-Agency Operations Center Was Established to Oversee and Manage the Prisoner Release Process

As part of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement for the return of the hostages, a joint multi-agency operations center was established in the IDF Central Command. The operations center is responsible for overseeing and managing the process. It includes representatives from the IDF, ISA, Israel Police, Israel Prison Service, and other security agencies. The center is operating to coordinate the release of prisoners while conducting various defensive and offensive activities.

During the week, several situational assessments were c…

IDF: Attached are materials from the situational assessments conducted by IDF commanders over the past 24 hours

Footage of the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, in the command situation room: https://bit.ly/40obvW4

Footage of the Head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters, MG (Res.) Nitzan Alon, during preparations: https://bit.ly/3PNnfgb

Footage of the Head of the Hostages Directorate, MG (Res.) Lior Carmeli, in a situational assessment: https://bit.ly/40CVbRM

IDF: Over the past day, IDF troops operated against threats posed to them in the Gaza Strip.

‏In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops identified several gatherings of dozens of suspects that posed a threat to the forces. The troops fired warning shots to address the threat.

‏Contrary to the reports made over the past several hours, the IDF only fired warning shots in order to distance the suspects, and did not aim to shoot the suspects or to cause harm. We emphasize that as of now, we are unaware of any harm caused to the suspects as a result of the shooting.
‏The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages. The IDF is prepared for any scenario and will continue to take any necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers.

‏The IDF calls the residents of Gaza to follow its announcements and avoid approaching the

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