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IDF Updates – April 15th

IDF: Overnight, IAF fighter jets successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east.
The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not pose a threat and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.


IDF: Overnight, during IDF activity in the area of the northern border, an IDF soldier was severely injured, two IDF soldiers were moderately injured, and an additional IDF soldier was lightly injured, as a result of an explosion of an unknown source. The incident is under review.

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


IDF: Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror targets, including a launch post, terrorist infrastructure, and military compounds in the areas of Seddiqine, Matmoura, Labbouneh, and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.

In addition, IDF soldiers struck in order to remove threats in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Labbouneh in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4d8dhjY


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the area of Hanita in northern Israel, approximately five launches that were identified crossing from Lebanon fell in open areas. No injuries were reported, the IDF struck the sources of fire.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds in the areas of Markaba and Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon.

Earlier today, IDF artillery fired in order to remove a threat in the areas of Jabal Blat and Al-Hamra.

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in Lebanon: https://bit.ly/43XPgaU


IDF: Attached is footage of the damage from an Iranian missile on construction infrastructure at the Nevatim Airbase: https://bit.ly/3UjDmUH


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the Nevatim Airbase: Missiles sent into the territory of the State of Israel will be met with a response

Today (Monday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Nevatim Airbase with the Commanding Officer of the Nevatim Airbase, Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler. During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff toured F-35I Adir Squadron (140) and held discussions with aircrews and commanders of the squadron, who participated in thwarting and intercepting the Iranian attack against Israel as part of Operation “Iron Shield.”

Attached is a video of the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/3vPtsBV

Attached are photos of the visit of the Chief of the General Staff at Nevatim Airbase: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1503625

Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff:
“Look, in short, Iran wanted to harm the strategic capabilities of the State of Israel, which is something that has not happened in the past. We prepared in Operation ‘Iron Shield’, and this readiness brought Iran to encounter aerial superiority that you displayed very well.
Last Monday, we saw what was being organized, and we think that the State of Israel is very strong and knows how to cope on its own, but with such a widespread and distant threat, we are always happy to have support, and I tell you, there was a phone call to the Commander of the United States Central Command, General Kurilla, last Monday, and by Thursday morning he had already landed in Israel. We started joint coordination. There is something in this statement – Iran is encountering here a very very strong international capability.
Look, as we look forward, we weigh our steps, and this launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, UAVs to the territory of the State of Israel will be met with a response.
To sum up this visit, excellent people are conducting excellent processes and achieving excellent results. It is very very significant. I think you are very well prepared and I trust this capability very much going forward for what will be required.”


IDF: ”Across the skies of the Middle East, a coalition was activated to counter this attack — marking the start of the IDF’s Operation: ‘Iron Shield’”

Today (Monday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Nevatim Airbase with the Commanding Officer of the Nevatim Airbase, Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler. During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff toured F-35I Adir Squadron (140) and held discussions with aircrews and commanders of the squadron, who participated in thwarting and intercepting the Iranian attack against Israel as part of Operation “Iron Shield.”

Attached is a video of the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/3Q2aKxI

Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff:

“Over the weekend, Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel. Over 350 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, armed drones and rockets were fired from Iranian soil — as well as Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon — towards the State of Israel.

Across the skies of the Middle East — a coalition was activated to counter this attack —
Marking the start of the IDF’s Operation: ‘Iron Shield’.

The Israel Defense Forces — together with the United States Central Command; the British Armed Forces; the French Armed Forces, and other partners — operated together in real-time — in the air, on the ground and at sea.
Defense systems were activated; the threats were intercepted — and Iran’s attack on Israel failed. Operation Iron Shield proved the strength of our iron-clad cooperation.

I want to thank all our international partners who stood up to Iran’s aggression. Iran’s attack has created new opportunities for cooperation in the Middle East.

We are closely assessing the situation.
We remain at our highest-level of readiness.
Iran will face the consequences for its actions.
We will choose our response accordingly.
The IDF remains ready to counter any threat from Iran and its terror proxies as we continue our mission to defend the State of Israel.”


IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorists in a military compound in the area of Meiss El Jabal, as well as an additional Hezbollah military compound in the area of Tayr Harfa in southern Lebanon.

Earlier today, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area Chebaa in southern Lebanon.


IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

“The IDF, with all its units, continues to be prepared and ready in defense of the country.
We are conducting a situational assessment and monitoring developments.”

Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/192604

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