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IDF Updates – August 26th

IDF: A short while ago, an explosive device was detonated on a civilian bus in the area of the town of Marah Rabah. Damage was caused to the bus. No injuries were reported.
IDF soldiers are blocking routes and conducting searches for the suspects in the area.


IDF: A short while ago, an explosive device was detonated on a civilian bus in the area of the town of Marah Rabah. Damage was caused to the bus. No injuries were reported.
IDF soldiers are blocking routes and conducting searches for the suspects in the area.


IDF: The rocket launcher used to fire at Rishon LeTsiyon in central Israel was struck by the IAF

Yesterday (Sunday), the Hamas terrorist organization launched a rocket approximately 25 meters from the area of a school in Khan Yunis toward Rishon LeTsiyon in central Israel. IDF troops identified the source of the launch and directed the IAF to precisely strike the launcher from which the rocket was fired, alongside additional terrorist infrastructure used by the terrorists in the area. Following the strike on the launcher, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of additional rockets.

Over the past day, IDF troops operating in the areas of Khan Yunis and the outskirts of Deir El Balah eliminated dozens of terrorists and located large quantities of weapons, including explosives, AK-47s and mortar shells. In one incident, IDF troops eliminated a terrorist who fired an anti-tank missile toward them. No injuries were reported.

Furthermore, over the past day in the area of Tel al-Sultan, IDF soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists, dismantled terrorist infrastructure, and located weapons.

During IDF operational activity in the central Gaza Strip, troops continued to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, eliminate terrorists, and locate underground terrorist infrastructure and weapons. In various incidents, the troops eliminated with tank fire numerous terrorist cells that operated in proximity to the troops and posed a threat to them.

Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3AEO41F

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2608202431534907

Attached is a video of the strike on the launcher: https://bit.ly/3T5TrNL


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the area of Kibbutz Nahal Oz a short while ago, it was determined to be a false identification.


IDF: Over the past day, the IAF struck Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Kfarkela and Tayr Harfa in southern Lebanon.

Additionally, IDF artillery struck in the areas of Chebaa and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.


IDF: Weapons Located Inside a Room With a Baby Crib in Operations on the Outskirts of Deir al-Balah

The troops of the 7th Brigade continue to expand operational activity on the outskirts of Deir al-Balah. In the past two weeks, the soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists, and over 100 terror targets were struck in aerial operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

As part of the activity in the area, troops of the Yahalom Unit and soldiers of the 603rd Battalion located and dismantled a Hamas underground tunnel route approximately 700 meters in length.

While searching and dismantling combat compounds in the area, the soldiers of the 202nd Battalion located munitions, anti-tank missiles, military vests, and knives stored next to a baby crib in a children’s room in a residential apartment.

Attached are photos of the weapons that were located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC26082024980

Attached is footage from the destruction of the underground tunnel route: https://bit.ly/3AAKzJM

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2508202415741


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the area of Malkia, it was determined to be a false identification.


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff in the Northern Command: “Our mission is clear—to return the residents of the north to their homes in safety, as quickly as possible”

Today (Monday) the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, held a visit in the Northern Command with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces (CJCS), General Charles Q. Brown Jr., as part of the General’s visit in the IDF.

Attached is a video of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: https://bit.ly/3XjC3Ym

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

“I have just finished a visit with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces (CJCS) at the Northern Command. We are strengthening our operational cooperation in response to the challenges and threats in the Middle East. Israel is strong and defends itself by itself, yet it is always good to have a strong ally by our side who shares our values and interests.

About a month ago, we eliminated Hezbollah’s highest-ranking military commander, Fuad Shukr, after Hezbollah killed 12 children in Majdal Shams.

Yesterday, in an advanced proactive action, we prevented Hezbollah from carrying out another attempt to harm Israeli civilians—both in northern and central Israel. The vast majority of the targets that we destroyed were aimed toward northern Israel.

We are very determined to continue degrading Hezbollah’s capabilities, eliminating more commanders, and denying them assets and capabilities—we are not stopping. Hezbollah has other capabilities, and the mission is not yet complete. Our mission is clear—to return the residents of the north to their homes in safety. The IDF is operating around the clock to achieve this. We are determined to bring the residents of the north safely back to their homes as quickly as possible.

The IDF is operating on all fronts with great determination and professionalism to protect the citizens of Israel.”


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi met with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. during his visit in Israel.

During the visit, the commanders held a situational assessment in the Israeli Air Force Operational Command Center yesterday (Sunday). Today (Monday), the commanders visited the headquarters of the Northern Command, where they were presented with the ongoing combat against Hezbollah during the war and the operational plans for the future.

The commanders discussed security and strategic issues regarding the expansion of operational tools and the strengthening of regional partnerships as part of the response to threats in the Middle East.

The IDF will continue to deepen its relationship with the U.S. Armed Forces out of a commitment to strengthening regional stability and the coordination between the two militaries.

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17442608

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3YVs90n


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 18:36 in the Upper Galilee area, a number of suspicious aerial targets were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. A number of fallen projectiles were identified in the area. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, following the sirens that sounded at 18:59 in the Western Galilee area, a number of suspicious aerial targets were identified approaching Israeli territory from Lebanon. The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted most of them. A fallen projectile was identified in the area. No injuries were reported.

Sirens regarding rocket and missile launches were activated due to the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.


IDF: 90% of the Rockets Launched by Hezbollah Early Sunday Morning Were Launched From Civilian Areas and Facilities

Early Sunday morning, following the detection of preparations by Hezbollah to launch missiles and rockets aimed toward the north and the center of the State of Israel, the IDF struck Hezbollah targets that posed an immediate threat.

During the strike, about 230 launches and 20 aerial targets were identified crossing into Israeli territory.

The Hezbollah terrorist organization places its terrorist infrastructure in the middle of the civilian population while using Lebanese civilians as human shields. 90% of the launches were from the heart of a civilian area, near civilian facilities such as mosques, schools, UN sites, etc.

Attached are infographics revealing the launch sites from which Hezbollah planned to fire: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2608411098561465


IDF: Earlier today, the IAF struck a Hezbollah military structure and terrorist infrastructure sites in the areas of Meiss El Jabal, Khiam, Hajir, and Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3Z0f3ih

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