IDF: IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: “I would like to be clear from the start – the IDF does not intentionally target civilians. Hamas began this war, and created impossible conditions”
Please find attached the English video statement by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://bit.ly/3JNMAqi
Attached is a full transcript of the statement:
Earlier today, IDF troops carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
We are aware of reports that harm was caused to civilians, including journalists.
I would like to be clear from the start – the IDF does not intentionally target civilians.
The IDF makes every effort to mitigate harm to civilians, while ensuring the safety of our troops.
Any incident that raises concern in this regard is addressed by the relevant mechanisms in the IDF.
We are operating in an extremely complex reality.
Hamas terrorists deliberately use civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, as shields. They have even operated from the Nasser hospital itself.
Hamas began this war, created impossible fighting conditions — and is preventing its end by still holding
50 hostages.
Having said that, as a professional military, committed to international law, we are obligated to investigate our operations thoroughly and professionally.
The Chief of the General Staff has instructed that an inquiry be conducted immediately — to understand the circumstances of what happened and how it happened.
Reporting from an active warzone carries immense risk, especially in a war with a terrorist organization such as Hamas, who cynically hides behind the civilian population.
As always, we will present our findings as transparently as possible.
We regret any harm to uninvolved individuals and are committed to continue fighting Hamas, while taking all the necessary precautions.
Joint IDF and COGAT Announcement:
Humanitarian Aid Data and Efforts on August 25:
Over the past day, more than 320 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings.
Additionally, 330 trucks were collected and distributed by the UN and international organizations, while the contents of several hundred more remain on the Gazan side of the crossings, awaiting collection.
We have facilitated the entry of tankers of UN fuel for the operation of essential humanitarian systems.
In addition, 116 pallets of aid were airdropped in cooperation with various countries.
We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid for the civilian population of Gaza.
IDF: The IDF Completed an Operation To Dismantle Offensive Underground Tunnel Routes in the Central Gaza Strip: Footage From the Activity of the Southern Gaza Regional Brigade Troops in the Central Gaza Strip
Over the past month, troops from the Southern Regional Brigade under the Gaza Division (143), together with the Gaza Division’s Combat Engineering Corps and Yahalom troops, completed an operation to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and underground tunnel routes in the central Gaza Strip.
As part of the activity, the troops uncovered and dismantled two offensive underground tunnel routes in the area. One of the routes had several exit shafts, living quarters, food, weapons, and other facilities used by terrorists from the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization. The troops sealed the route by pumping concrete material into it.
Additionally, the troops located and dismantled another offensive military underground tunnel route hundreds of meters long.
So far, the troops have eliminated dozens of terrorists in the area and dismantled terrorist infrastructure sites both above and below ground, in order to expand the security zone along the border in the central and southern Strip.
IDF troops continue to operate against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip in order to protect the security of Israeli civilians.
Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/306478
IDF: IDF and Israel Border Police Forces Conducted a Targeted Raid on a Money Exchange Business That Transferred Terror Funds to Hamas Terrorists
This morning (Tuesday), IDF and Israel Border Police forces, guided by IDF and ISA intelligence, carried out an operational activity in the center of Ramallah.
As part of the activity, the forces conducted a targeted raid on a currency exchange business that transfers terror funds to Hamas terrorists in order to advance terrorist activity against the State of Israel and its civilians.
During the activity, five wanted individuals suspected of terrorist activity were apprehended and transferred for further processing by the security forces. In addition, hundreds of thousands of shekels that were identified as ter…
Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the conclusion of the initial inquiry regarding the strike on the Nasser Hospital: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ABC260820251213897198
Attached is an infographic of the terrorists who were eliminated during the strike on the Nasser Hospital: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC26082025938109238
IDF: Joint Statement of the Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff:
The Minister of Defense, Israel Katz and the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, met today (Tuesday) for a one-on-one meeting.
At the meeting, the two agreed on the IDF’s appointment procedure, which will continue to include prior consultation out of a commitment to full cooperation, maintaining continuity of command, and strengthening the IDF’s capabilities in addressing security challenges.
The IDF appointment process is a cornerstone of personnel management, and we will continue to do everything to advance it smoothly and professionally.