IDF: Terrorists Armed With RPG Missile Launchers Approach IDF Troops and are Subsequently Eliminated: Kfir Brigade Troops Operate in Gaza City
Troops from the Kfir Brigade, under the command of the 36th Division, have been operating in Gaza City in recent days.
While conducting surveillance in the area, two terrorists armed with RPG missile launchers and other arms were identified while advancing toward IDF troops; following quick detection the terrorists were subsequently eliminated in a precise strike.
IDF troops under the Southern Command will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to protect Israeli civilians.
Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/311079
IDF: IDF Troops Eliminated a Hamas Terrorist Cell That Attempted to Raid the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis – Where Gazan Residents Are Staying
Today (Friday), an IAF aircraft, directed by IDF troops, IDF Intelligence Directorate, and the ISA, eliminated an armed Hamas terrorist cell of approximately 20 terrorists who attempted to carry out a raid against Gazan residents in the Humanitarian Area in the southern Gaza Strip.
After the strike, an aircraft identified several terrorists attempting to exploit Gazan children as human shields. The terrorists were eliminated a few minutes afterward, without harming the uninvolved civilians who were held by them.
In recent weeks, the IDF has identified repeated attempts by the Hamas terrorist organization to prevent residents from moving south to the Humanitarian Area, while brutally exploiting the civilian population as human shields for terrorist activities. In spite of Hamas’ activities, so far over 870,000 residents have evacuated south from Gaza City.
The IDF once again calls on the Gazan residents to move to the Humanitarian Area for their safety. Hamas is a murderous terrorist organization that systematically operates against civilians, while exploiting Humanitarian Areas to advance terrorist attacks.
The IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip in order to protect Israeli civilians.
Attached is footage of the identification and elimination of the terrorist cell: https://bit.ly/4nXFbn7
IDF: Operation “Horizon Shield”: Within 12 Hours – Operational Control Achieved Over 42 Vessels That Attempted To Breach the Maritime Security Blockade
During Yom Kippur, in an operation that lasted approximately 12 hours, Israeli Navy personnel foiled a large-scale incursion attempt by hundreds of individuals aboard 42 naval vessels that declared their intention to break the lawful maritime security blockade adjacent to the Gaza Strip. The operation involved numerous naval units, including Shayetet 13, Shayetet 3, Snapir troops and other naval units.
Following the operation, the flotilla members were safely transferred to Ashdod Port for further processing by the Israel Police.
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, was present throughout the operation at the Israeli Navy’s command center, and maintained continuous contact with the commanders involved and present during the operation. He expressed deep appreciation for the troops’ actions.
The operation was commanded at-sea by the Commander of the Navy, VADM David Saar Salama. His remarks to the troops prior to departure were: “The Navy stands up to a mission that requires determination and professionalism, to ensure that any attempt to breach the maritime security blockade will be stopped far from our shores. I have full confidence in you that you will carry out the mission successfully while upholding our values.”
The IDF will continue to resolutely maintain the maritime security blockade around the Gaza Strip.
Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/311084
IDF: Overnight (Saturday), the Chief of the General Staff convened a special situation assessment in light of recent developments. The assessment was attended by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, the Head of the Operations Directorate, the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, the Head of the Planning Directorate, the Hostage and Missing Persons Headquarters, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, the Commander of the Southern Command, and the Air Force Commander.
In accordance with the directives from the political echelon, the Chief of the General Staff instructed to advance readiness for the implementation of the first phase of the Trump plan for the release of the hostages. At the same time, it was emphasized that the safety of IDF troops is a top priority and that all IDF capabilities will be allocated to the Southern Command to ensure the protection of the troops.
The Chief of Staff noted that, given the operational sensitivity, all troops must maintain high alertness and vigilance, in addition to reinforcing the need for a rapid response to neutralize any threat.
IDF: IDF and ISA Reveal: Underground Tunnel Route was Located Adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital in Gaza City, Within it a Weapons Manufacturing Workshop
During a precise activity in southern Gaza City, troops from the 36th Division and the ISA, under the guidance of the Intelligence Directorate and in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, located a tunnel shaft adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital complex that led to an underground workshop used for manufacturing weapons.
The tunnel route is part of a Hamas terrorist organization military outpost which, according to intelligence indications, was occupied by the organization’s platoon and company commanders. It is approximately 1.5 kilometers long, and contains manufacturing rooms, meeting rooms and senior officers’ quarters.
In addition to the tunnel route located near the Jordanian Hospital, IDF troops located another tunnel shaft beneath Hamad Hospital in Gaza City.
The Hamas terrorist organization operates systematically within hospital complexes, exploiting humanitarian facilities for military purposes. For years the terrorist organization has built an underground system beneath hospitals across the Gaza Strip, used to manufacture weapons and to conduct combat operations.
The activity of the Hamas terrorist organization adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital occurred without the involvement or knowledge of the Jordanians.
IDF troops in the area continue to operate to map out the underground infrastructure that was located, and are expanding their activities to additional sites where there are indications of terrorist activity.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the tunnel shaft located in the Hamad Hospital complex: https://bit.ly/3IV1zib
An illustration of the underground tunnel route located adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital complex: https://bit.ly/46QsQuh
Additional footage from inside the underground tunnel route located adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital complex: https://bit.ly/42SYVQQ
A 3D model simulating the underground tunnel route located adjacent to the Jordanian Hospital complex: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC04102025784587
UAV footage from within the hospital complex: https://bit.ly/3IU7sfC
Related infographic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0410202530934839