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IDF Updates – April 14th

IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a number of military structures in a complex belonging to Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces in the area of Jbaa in southern Lebanon.

Earlier during the night, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Khiam and Kfarkela.

Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in the areas of Khiam and Kfarkela: https://bit.ly/3Q3p4pM
https://www.idf.il/192307 Attached are photos of the return of the planes after the interception mission: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC14043234


IDF: A short while ago, in response to the launches that were fired toward northern Israel overnight, IDF fighter jets struck a significant Hezbollah weapons manufacturing site in the area of Nabi Chit, deep inside Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/4aFcEwI


IDF: Dozens of aerial threats launched from Iran were intercepted; footage of the interception of UAVs and cruise missiles

Last night, the Israeli Air Force, along with strategic partner nations, successfully intercepted dozens of aerial threats that were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft were deployed in the skies on a mission to protect the nation’s airspace and successfully intercepted UAVs and cruise missiles.

Attached is footage of the interception of UAVs and cruise missiles by Israeli Air Force fighter jets:
https://bit.ly/43WBxkC

Attached is footage of the Home Front Command and IAF activity:
https://bit.ly/4cZ6wAE

Attached are related photos:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1404768


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff spoke with the Commander of the U.S. Central Command: The close cooperation between the militaries throughout the war has led to the formation of a strong defensive coalition that proved itself last night

The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, spoke this morning (Sunday) with the Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General ( * * * * ) Michael Erik Kurilla. The Chief of the General Staff expressed great appreciation for the joint defensive effort in thwarting and intercepting the Iranian attack toward Israel. LTG Halevi added that the close cooperation between the two militaries throughout the war has led to the formation of a strong defensive coalition that proved itself last night. The Chief of the General Staff asked General Kurilla to convey his deep appreciation to the U.S. forces for their cooperation and high-quality effort. The strategic partnership of the IDF and the U.S. Armed Forces is significant for maintaining regional stability and security in the Middle East.

Additionally, the Chief of the General Staff held a situational assessment with members of the General Staff Forum.

Attached are related images:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC71404


IDF: Following a situational assessment, the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines remain unchanged and in effect up until tomorrow, Monday, 15.04.2024, at 23:00 Israel time.

Attached are the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines: https://www.oref.org.il/12487-15896-en/Pakar.aspx


IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment, the IDF is calling up approximately two reserve brigades for operational activities on the Gazan front.

Their calling will allow the continuous effort and readiness to defend the state of Israel and the security of civilians.


IDF: Over the past hours, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck Hezbollah military compounds and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Kfarkela, Maroun El Ras, and Markaba in southern Lebanon. In addition, a Hezbollah observation post was struck in the area of Matmoura.

Throughout the day, IDF soldiers struck targets to remove threats in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Souaneh in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in southern Lebanon over the past few hours: https://bit.ly/3UeQ34b


IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

“Even while under attack from Iran, we have not lost sight—not for one moment—of our critical mission in Gaza to rescue our hostages from the hands of Iran’s-proxy Hamas. Of our moral duty to do everything in our power to bring 133 hostages home.”

Please find attached an English briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://bit.ly/4aTofrp

Attached is the full transcript of the briefing:

“Last night, a defensive coalition of Israel and its international partners successfully thwarted a large-scale attack from Iran. Iran and its proxies launched approximately 350—suicide drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and rockets—from Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and Hezbollah in Lebanon—toward…


IDF: Last night, the Israeli Air Force, together with our strategic partner countries, successfully intercepted dozens of aerial threats launched from Iran towards Israel. The IAF deployed dozens of aircraft into the sky on an aerial defense mission to protect the country’s skies, and successfully intercepted unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles.

Out of hundreds of launches, only a few missiles crossed into the territory of the State of Israel causing only minor damage to infrastructure at the Nevatim Airbase near the runway and to a road in the Hermon area.

The functionality of the Nevatim Airbase was not affected, aircraft continued to take off and fulfill their defense and offense missions – even during the night, and throughout the day…


IDF: A short while ago, IAF and Israeli Naval forces identified a suspicious aerial target that crossed from the Red Sea into Israeli airspace.
An Israeli Navy missile ship successfully intercepted the target using the “C-Dome” Defense System.

The target was monitored by IDF forces and did not pose a threat. No sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.


IDF: Two interceptions within a week: UAV approaching Israel was intercepted using the “C-Dome” Defense System

Earlier this evening, in coordination with the Israeli Navy and the IAF, a Sa’ar 6-class corvette missile ship successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israeli territory from the southeast using the “C-Dome” Defense System.

Attached is a video of the UAV interception earlier this evening: https://bit.ly/4bcyzez%5Bpdf-embedder url="https://israelirelief.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Information-about-the-ongoing-war-in-Israel-The-Iranian-attack-2.pdf" title="Information about the ongoing war in Israel – The Iranian attack (2)"]

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