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IDF Updates – April 17th

IDF: IDF troops of the 162nd Division are continuing operational activities in central Gaza to eliminate terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure

IDF troops of the 162nd Division are continuing operational activities focused on central Gaza to eliminate terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure.

During operational activities in central Gaza over the past day, IAF aircraft eliminated a number of terrorists and destroyed terrorist infrastructure. One of the strikes was on a terrorist cell operating an armed drone toward IDF troops in the area. An IDF aircraft struck the terrorists.

In additional strikes, IAF aircraft struck a number of rocket launchers that were ready to be launched toward Israeli territory.

Over the past day, IDF troops identified a terrorist moving toward them and eliminated him using a drone. An additional terrorist approaching them was responded to with sniper fire, eliminating him.

Over the past day, IAF aircraft struck over 40 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including underground launching posts, booby-trapped structures, military structures where armed terrorists operated, observation posts, underground terrorist infrastructure and additional terrorist infrastructure.

Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3U4nwNu

Attached are photos of the IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1704240011

 


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the western Galilee, several launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. No injuries were reported. IDF soldiers struck the sources of the launches.

Overnight, IAF fighter jets struck a series of Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, including military sites and compounds in the areas of Khiam, Mansouri, Aalma El Chaeb, and Yater in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3vMLsNk


IDF: Over the past hour, a number of launches from Lebanon were identified crossing into the area of Arab al-Aramshe in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the fire.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon where terrorists were operating.

Attached is a video of the strike on the compound where the terrorists were operating: https://bit.ly/4d074X6


Over the past few hours, a number of anti-tank missile and UAV launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory toward the community of Arab al-Aramshe in northern Israel. As a result of the attack, six soldiers were severely injured, two moderately injured and six others were lightly injured. The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment and their families have been notified. The IDF struck the sources of fire.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds and terror infrastructure in the areas of Naqoura and Yarine in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3U16GPw


A focused operation led by the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division to apprehend terrorists hiding in schools in Beit Hanoun

Over the past week, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division carried out a targeted operation in a civilian area in Beit Hanoun following intelligence indications of the presence of terrorists in the area.

The forces carried out a targeted raid in a central building containing two facilities used as schools, based on intelligence that terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists organizations were located in the building and using civilians present there as human shields.
Before the forces entered the building, the forces made announcements to the civilians instructing them to exit the building for their safety.

The soldiers apprehended a number of operatives from the terrorist organizations in a targeted and precise manner while avoiding harm to the civilian population in the area.

Additionally, during the activity, a number of terrorists who attempted to harm the forces were eliminated.

Attached are related pictures
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC696448689


For the first time since the approval of the opening of the Ashdod Port: Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing

In accordance with the government directive, and coordinated by the IDF and COGAT, eight World Food Program (WFP) trucks of flour entered the Gaza Strip from the Ashdod Port today (Wednesday).

The trucks underwent a thorough security inspection at the Ashdod Port. They were then admitted into the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing operated by the Ministry of Defense Land Crossings Authority, and were escorted by IDF soldiers.

Attached is footage of the WFP flour trucks:
https://bit.ly/43X8MEF

Attached are photos of the WFP flour trucks:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC604695840

Attached is a video announcement of COGAT’s International Spokesperson, Shimon Friedman, at the Ashdod Port:
https://bit.ly/4awNSyw


The 91st Division completed an extensive exercise in the northern arena focused on defensive and offensive scenarios

As part of the IDF’s accelerated readiness for strength in the northern arena, an extensive exercise was completed yesterday (Monday) in the Galilee under the command of the 91st Division and in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force, the Israel Police, and Search and Rescue Forces.

The exercise is a significant part of the division’s preparations for a range of scenarios in the north, dealing with complex terrain, challenging weather conditions, and multi-casualty events.

All forces in the region, including regional defense officers and members of the civilian rapid response teams in various communities; Israel Police and rescue forces; armored and engineering units; and brigades of the division – are operating to maintain full readiness for a strong defense of the Upper Galilee and an offensive in Lebanon.

Attached is footage from the exercise:
https://bit.ly/44ajvvC

Attached are related pictures: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1703627


Earlier this evening, IAF fighter jets struck significant Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure used by the terrorist organization’s aerial defense system in northern Baalbek.

In addition, a short while ago, IDF soldiers struck in order to remove an imminent threat in the area of Kawkaba.

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