Operational Update: IDF Secures Key Hamas Military Quarter
Yesterday I shared a little bit more about how and why we’re investing so much effort to get information out. Today, I want to get back to the military side of things and bring you into the tactical considerations. I mentioned in passing that yesterday IDF forces secured one of Hamas’ critical military centers in […]
IDF: Since the beginning of the war, the IDF has struck over 15,000 terror targets in the Gaza Strip and seized over 6000 weapons; the “Yahalom” (Patriot) Missile Defense System intercepted a UAV yesterday adjacent to Eilat
Since the beginning of the war, the IDF has struck over 15,000 terror targets in the Gaza Strip and located 6000 weapons, including anti-tank missile launchers, anti-aircraft missiles, rockets and mortars, explosives, ammunition, and more. In recent days, combined IDF forces have continued to strike numerous terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including operational command […]
IDF: The IDF and ISA killed Hamas’ Nukbha terrorists, including terrorists that took part in the October 7th massacre
Over the past day, based on precise IDF intelligence, IDF troops killed numerous Hamas’ Nukbha terrorists who participated in the October 7th massacre. Among the terrorists were Ahmed Musa, a company commander and Omar Al-Hindi, a platoon commander, both were located in western Jabalya. Ahmed Musa was one of the commanders of the invasion into […]
IDF: UAVs, attack drones and hundreds of weapons: operations of the 7th Brigade in the Gaza Strip
Over the last day, IDF soldiers of the 7th Brigade conducted raids on a Hamas military post and a training compound located in the heart of civilian areas inside the Gaza Strip. The soldiers secured buildings and siezed dozens of weapons, missiles, UAVs, maps, communication devices, mortars, attack drones and technological assets. During the raid, […]
Mossad spy agency says it has thwarted a major terror attack in Brazil
BREAKING: In a rare statement the Mossad spy agency says it has thwarted a major terror attack in Brazil planned by Hezbollah, guided and funded by the Iranian regime. Hezbollah plotted to attack Jewish communities and synagogues in the country, the Israeli PM office confirms. “The Mossad acts and will continue to act to prevent […]
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff and the Head of the ISA during a situational assessment held in the Gaza Strip
The Chief of the General Staff, Herzi Halevi, and the Head of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), Ronen Bar, entered into the heart of the Gaza Strip, together with combat units, to conduct a situational assessment in the field. Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: “The main source of strength in this war, […]
Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 9th, 19:40
Good evening, IDF troops continue to expand their combat within the heart of Gaza City, where we are approaching and clearing Hamas assets and posts. One such post is the Hamas security quarter. This is a very central site in the northern Gaza Strip, that includes Hamas posts, command centers, including Hamas’ intelligence headquarters, aerial […]
The View Above (and Below) Gaza
If you would have told me 5 weeks ago that I’d be writing this in November 2023, I wouldn’t have believed you. Thanks for reading Mission Brief from LTC Richard Hecht (Official IDF Substack)! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. If you told me we’d be destroying tunnels in the […]
IDF: The largest deployment of aerial defense batteries ever; The soldiers of the Aerial Defense Array intercepted thousands of rockets across all layers of defense
Since the beginning of the war, about 9,500 rockets and dozens of aircraft have been launched towards Israel. The soldiers of the Aerial Defense Array intercepted thousands of rockets in the defended areas, and following the entry of ground forces into the Gaza Strip, a significant decrease in the number of launches is evident. The […]
IDF: Following the report regarding sirens that sounded in northern Israel, several mortar shells fired from Lebanon to Israel were identified. IDF soldiers struck the launcher from which the mortar shells were fired.
Furthermore, a short while ago, terrorists launched several anti-tank missiles and shot gunfire toward an IDF post in the area of Metula, in northern Israel. IDF soldiers are currently responding with tanks and artillery fire toward the sources of fire. In addition, a short while ago, the IDF struck a launching post in Lebanon. Attached […]