IDF: Throughout the day, the IAF struck Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Rab El Thalathine and Blida in southern Lebanon, as well as a launcher that was directed toward Israeli territory in the area of Houla in southern Lebanon.
In addition, IDF forces struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Naqoura in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes:https://bit.ly/3SSJ1AX
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff in the Philadelphi Corridor: Hamas needs to know that every day that it holds our hostages will be more bitter for it than the previous day
Today (Wednesday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, held a situational assessment at the Philadelphi Corridor in the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip, along with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, the Commanding Officer of the 162nd Division, BG Itzik Cohen and additional commanders.
Attached is a video from the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/3X0D2MS
Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3X5R7Jb
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17001408
Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff:
“Over ten months, and the achievements are very high. I say this to the Southern Command and to the 162nd Division that has been excellent since the beginning of the war, and I’m telling you this, the brigade commanders who have been here from the start and those who replaced others along the way are doing very high-quality work. I measure first and foremost the dismantling of Hamas; this is the most important mission because when you excel in dismantling Hamas, we will be able to later tell Kerem Shalom, Holit, Ein HaShlosha—come back, it is safe to live here. And I measure the dismantling of Hamas. The number of terrorists eliminated, the number of operatives eliminated, the amount of infrastructure destroyed—you are making very good progress here.
The second thing is to ensure that these blows and the destruction of terrorist infrastructure are such that they [Hamas] won’t be able to lift their heads here, therefore, make sure it is planned in such a way that we truly know how to destroy all [terrorist infrastructure] here and not leave any stepping stones to build things forward.
The next thing is the return of the hostages. This is the goal of the war. We are working on it with great determination, and I want you to know that what you are doing above and below ground has a significant impact on this. Hamas needs to know that every day that it holds our hostages will be more bitter for it than the previous day. And we will intensify until we succeed in bringing back the hostages and then not allow Hamas to lift its head either.
The third thing is the Philadelphi Corridor. The Philadelphi Corridor is important because it deals with strengthening our position. We are preparing for all scenarios that the political level may decide. If they decide that we stay in the Philadelphi Corridor, we will know how to stay there and stay strong. If they decide that we monitor and raid every time we have an indication, we will know how to do that. We will know how to work well. I see our operational freedom in Gaza; see, we activated the 98th Division more than a week ago. You see, there is no place in Gaza today where your troops cannot reach. There is no such thing. We know how to get anywhere in a short time, and this achievement must be maintained; this strength must be preserved”.
IDF: The IDF is continuing operational activity in the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists and dismantling terrorist infrastructure
In combined ground and aerial activity in the Rafah area, approximately 20 terrorists that posed a threat to IDF troops in the area were identified and eliminated. Additionally, the troops dismantled a structure containing a terror tunnel shaft.
In Khan Yunis, IDF troops and the IAF struck and eliminated a number of terrorists that operated inside Hamas weapons storage facilities in the area. In an additional strike, the IAF eliminated a tactical-level Islamic Jihad terrorist operative who was responsible for firing projectiles toward IDF troops and Israeli territory.
In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops continued operational activity. In joint operational activity with the IAF, a terrorist cell was eliminated, and a weapons storage facility was dismantled.
Over the past day, the IAF dismantled more than 30 Hamas terrorist infrastructure sites, including structures rigged with explosives, underground infrastructure, and weapons storage facilities.
Attached are photos of IDF troops in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1508202408734425
Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4fIV5yx
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of Kerem Shalom, it was determined to be a false identification.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 14:10 in the area of the Golan Heights, one suspicious aerial target was intercepted after crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. No injuries were reported.
Additionally, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory and falling in open areas in the area of Shamir. A siren was sounded in open areas according to protocol. No injuries were reported.
Following the sirens that sounded at 14:29 in the area of the Upper Galilee, approximately 20 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The majority were intercepted, and some fell in the area of Shamir, mostly in open areas. No injuries were reported.
IDF: In an image published by the Hamas terror organization in the past few minutes, the image shows a hostage who was murdered and whose body was recovered in a joint IDF and ISA operation in November. The relevant family was notified by IDF officials.
IDF: Chief of the General Staff to the Paratroopers Brigade recruits: After what happened on October 7th, we are not willing for Hamas to have this presence and this capability in the Gaza Strip
Today (Thursday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, met the new recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade at the recruitment center in Tel Hashomer.
Attached is footage of the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/4fJjd46
Attached is footage from the visit: https://bit.ly/4dm4Ykg
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC13291508
Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: “The Paratroopers Brigade is fighting in the Gaza Strip to dismantle the Hamas terrorist organization, this means killing its commanders, harming and killing as many of its operatives as possible and destroying Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. After what happened on October 7th, we are not willing for Hamas to have this presence and this capability in the Gaza Strip, and we are very, very determined thanks to the fact that we have new recruits, very moral, very strong, very determined – we will know how to persevere. Everyone grew up in a different place, everyone comes from a different home, and that’s good, and we embrace everything in the IDF, truly with great joy. When will this force become much better? When different people see one mission and know how to work together for the same mission.”
IDF: Drone Footage from the Philadelphi Corridor: Approximately 50 Tunnels were Destroyed in the Last Week; The Engineering Forces of the 162nd Division continue to Locate and Destroy Underground Infrastructure in Rafah
The soldiers of the Yahalom Unit and the 605th Battalion have been operating for the past month on the Philadelphi Corridor in Rafah. The soldiers have been locating and destroying underground and terrorist infrastructure. As part of the engineering activity, the soldiers destroyed approximately 50 Hamas underground tunnel routes.
Attached is footage of the engineering activity of the 162nd Division: https://bit.ly/4fOf9PW
Attached is footage of the destruction of the tunnels on the Philadelphi Corridor: https://bit.ly/4dLWP8C
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC43785938
IDF: Over the past few hours, a number of projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Some were intercepted and the rest fell in open areas. No injuries were reported.
Following the sirens that sounded at 18:21 regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in northern Israel, it was determined to be a false identification.
Furthermore, over the past few hours, the IAF struck Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Yaroun and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.
Additionally, IDF artillery struck in the area of Deir Mimas in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes on the Hezbollah military structures: https://bit.ly/3WPzJqw
IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
“During the last week we improved and increased our readiness and preparation. We continue to gather intelligence and to prepare for strikes in the skies of Lebanon, and in all arenas – all the time.”
Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/223777
