IDF: The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas military operative responsible for internal security operations in Jabalya; the 162nd Division continues precise operations against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip
Yesterday (Thursday), in a joint IDF and ISA operation, an IAF aircraft eliminated Ridwan Mohammed Abdallah Ridwan, a Hamas military operative who was responsible for the terrorist organization’s internal security operations in the area of Jabalya. Ridwan gave orders to Hamas operatives and was responsible for directing armed terrorists to take control of humanitarian aid trucks in the northern Gaza Strip. His elimination degrades Hamas’ capabilities to attack and take control of humanitarian aid in the area of Jabalya.
In addition, yesterday (Thursday), the IDF eliminated Hamed Muhammad Ali Ahmed, a Hamas military commander who was also responsible for the terrorist organization’s internal security operations in the area of Jabalya, as well as another Hamas operative in its Jabalya Battalion.
The 162nd Division is continuing a precise, intelligence-based operation to eliminate terrorist operatives and strike terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip. Over the past day, the IDF killed a number of terrorists in both engagements on the ground and aerial strikes. IDF troops struck underground launch posts and a number of ready-to-fire launchers used by terrorist organizations. A targeted raid on terrorist infrastructure was also conducted, where the troops located military equipment belonging to the Islamic Jihad.
Over the past day, IDF fighter jets struck over 60 terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including underground launch posts, military infrastructure and sites in which armed terrorists operated. In parallel, IDF artillery struck terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip.
Attached are photos of IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC120420242083
IDF: In accordance with the decision of the government of Israel, the first humanitarian aid trucks transporting food entered through the new Northern Crossing from Israel into the Gaza Strip yesterday (Thursday), coordinated by the IDF and COGAT, as part of efforts to enhance the humanitarian aid corridors to the Gaza Strip in general, and to the north in particular.
The trucks underwent thorough security checks by the security authorities of the Land Crossings Authority of the Ministry of Defense at the Kerem Shalom crossing, and were accompanied by IDF soldiers.
Attached is related footage:
https://bit.ly/43VqDM4
Attached are related photos:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC12042458
IDF: Discovery of weapons and explosives in classrooms; footage from the operations of the 162nd Division in central Gaza Strip
The 401st Brigade, Nahal Brigade, and additional units under the command of the 162nd Division continue their targeted raid to eliminate terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure in the center of the Gaza Strip.
As part of the operation, the Nahal Brigade carried out targeted raids on several buildings used by the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, and located terrorist infrastructure. The forces located and neutralized several large armed explosive charges that were hidden in the classrooms and the schoolyard of the ‘Ibrahim Al-Makhadmeh’ School in the center of the Gaza Strip. In addition, the soldiers located an observation post used by the Hamas terrorist organization for terrorist activities and threatening IDF soldiers.
Attached is footage from the operations of the 401st Brigade and the Nahal Brigade in the center of the Gaza Strip:
https://bit.ly/4aVwyDn
Attached is an aerial photograph of the ‘Ibrahim Al-Maqadma’ school with the explosives found in it:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1204202412344562
Attached is a picture of weapons found in the area:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC85269
Attached are related photos:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC89657
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, completed a comprehensive situational assessment on the readiness of the IDF for all scenarios, together with the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, the heads of the Intelligence and Operations Directorates, the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, the Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command and other commanders.
The heads of directorates and branches reviewed the preparedness and readiness for defensive and offensive operations, with consideration for possible scenarios and adapting operational responses.
The Chief of the General Staff summarized:
“The IDF is very strongly prepared, both offensively and defensively, against any threat. We are at war and have been in a state of high readiness for around half a year. The IDF continues to monitor closely what is happening in Iran and different arenas, constantly preparing to deal with existing and potential threats in coordination with the United States Armed Forces. Our forces are prepared and ready at all times and for any scenario.”
A situational assessment is currently being held together with the Commander of the United States Central Command, General Michael Erik Kurilla.
Attached are related pictures:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC120424
Attached is a related video:
https://bit.ly/49yuG2a
IDF: A number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the Upper Galilee in northern Israel today (Friday). No injuries were reported. The IDF struck the sources of the fire.
Following the sirens that sounded in the Upper Galilee regarding a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft, it appears to have been a false identification.
A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds in which terrorists were operating in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon, as well as an additional Hezbollah military compound in the area of Taybeh in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4arIfBI
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel a short while ago, approximately 40 launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory, some of which were intercepted. The rest fell in open areas. No injuries were reported.
Earlier this evening, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two Hezbollah explosive UAVs that had crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
Sirens sounded in Ramot Naftali due to the risk of fallen shrapnel from the interceptor.
Earlier today, a number of launches were identified that crossed from Lebanese territory toward Ramot Naftali. No injuries were reported.
Over the last few hours, the IDF struck in a number of locations in southern Lebanon in order to remove a threat.
IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
“A short while ago, the Chief of the General Staff’s situational assessment with the Commander of the U.S. Central Command concluded. We are conducting a joint situational assessment to ensure the close coordination between us.”
Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
https://www.idf.il/191775
