IDF: Earlier today, a number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanon toward the areas of Betzet and Shlomi in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of fire.
A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Yaroun, Aynata, and Maroun El Ras.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4anHQQM
IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
“In the past six months we have been in the midst of a multi-arena war, and we are on high alert in all arenas.”
Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/190486
IDF: IDF artillery struck the sources of the rocket fire toward Israel last night; the IDF is continuing to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities in Khan Yunis
Last night (Thursday), rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Ashkelon, Kfar Aza, and Sderot. In response, IDF artillery struck the launch areas in the northern Gaza Strip. IDF fighter jets struck a number of terror targets in the launch areas, including launch pits, operational meeting points, and terror tunnel shafts.
IDF troops are continuing to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities in Khan Yunis. IDF tanks struck a compound rigged with explosives, located military equipment and guns, and destroyed underground terrorist infrastructure. Also, an IDF fighter jet struck and eliminated two terrorists located in a military compound. Furthermore, in another activity, IDF tanks and aircraft eliminated a number of terrorists and IDF troops located weapons in the area.
IDF troops are continuing to operate in the area of Al Amal in Khan Yunis, where the forces located grenades and improvised explosive devices in incriminated compounds during a targeted raid.
IDF fighter jets struck a number of compounds rigged with explosives in the area of IDF troops. Over the past day, IDF fighter jets struck over 30 terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including military compounds, terror tunnels, command centers, a weapons storage facility and additional military infrastructure.
Attached are photos of IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC050420240283
Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3VN4m1c
IDF: Attached is the IDF announcement regarding the conclusion of the investigation of the General Staff’s Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism into the incident in which seven employees of the World Central Kitchen were killed during a humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0504245555
Attached is a visual aid of the area in which the humanitarian operation was conducted in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0504240055
IDF: Summary of the findings of the conduct of the Israeli Air Force during the kidnapping of Efrat Katz z”l on October 7th from Kibbutz Nir Oz
The examination findings regarding the functioning of the IAF during the abduction of Efrat Katz z”l from her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, during the surprise murderous attack led by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th, were presented today (Friday) to her family and the families of the hostages involved in the incident.
The examination was carried out by a designated team established under the direction of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, in order to examine the issue, parallel to the in-depth examinations of all the combat incidents on the 7th of October. The examination was carried out based on the videos of the strike from the combat helicopter fighting in the area at the same time, the UAV, the security cameras of Kibbutz Nir Oz, and based on the testimonies of the aerial crews that operated in the area, as well as the family members of Efrat Katz z”l and other witnesses who were there at the time of the incident.
On the 7th of October, the IDF failed its mission to protect civilians and went to war. During the surprise attack, Hamas and other terrorist organizations invaded several Israeli communities, murdering both Israeli and foreign citizens.
From the findings of the examination, it appears that during the battles and the airstrikes, one of the combat helicopters that took part in the fighting, fired at a vehicle that had terrorists in it, and which, in retrospect, based on the testimonies, also had hostages in it.
As a result of the fire, most of the terrorists manning the vehicle were killed, and most likely, Efrat Katz z”l was killed as well.
The conclusions of the examination team stated that as long as Israeli hostages were present in the moving vehicle, they could not be distinguished by the existing surveillance systems, and the shooting was defined as shooting at a vehicle with terrorists.
Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, summarized the findings of the incident and emphasized that the IAF carried out an honest and transparent examination, out of a deep commitment to the bereaved family and the families of the hostages.
He also received the results of the team’s examination while noting that the findings refer to the IAF’s part in this incident.
This is a tragic and unfortunate event that took place in the midst of fighting and conditions of uncertainty. The commander of the air force did not find fault in the operation by the helicopter crew, who operated in compliance with the orders in a complex reality of war.
The findings of the examination team were presented to the bereaved family and to the families of the hostages. The IDF shares in the grief of the Katz family and the Nir Oz community.
Along with the continuation of the war, the IDF continues to examine the events of the 7th of October, including the events in Nir Oz. When complete, the findings will be presented transparently to the public.
IDF: A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area of Zibqin along with Hezbollah military compounds where terrorists operated in the areas of Yarine and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.
Earlier today, IDF soldiers struck a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Chebaa in southern Lebanon. Additionally, a Hezbollah military site was struck in the area of Kfarhamam yesterday (Thursday).
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4ahKrvw
IDF: A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck a military compound of the Amal Movement where a number of its terrorists operated in the area of Marjaayoun in southern Lebanon.
Throughout the war, the Amal Movement operated against the State of Israel and planned to carry out an additional attack on Israeli territory in recent days.
Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified a terrorist carrying out drone observation activity in order to direct launches toward northern Israel. The soldiers directed an IAF aircraft that struck the terrorist.
Over the past few hours, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the areas of Kfarkela and Tayr Harfa, and military compounds in the areas of Meiss El Jabal and Blida in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strike on the military compound of the Amal Movement where terrorists operated: https://bit.ly/4cIDxRH
Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/43JfD4x
IDF: “This is a tragedy. It was a terrible chain of errors and it should never have happened. The IDF takes full responsibility for this regrettable loss of life.”
Attached is a video announcement in English by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, regarding the summary of the Fact Finding and Assessment Mechanism investigation into the incident in which seven employees of the WCK humanitarian aid organization were killed in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3xq7G8e
