Joint IDF and COGAT Announcement:
Humanitarian Aid Data and Efforts on August 26:
Over the past day, more than 280 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, 111 pallets of aid were airdropped in cooperation with various countries, and a rotation coordination of humanitarian personnel has been successfully completed.
We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid for the civilian population of Gaza.
IDF: With the direction of IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF troops continue operating against the terror organizations in the Gaza Strip.
On August 22nd, 2025, an IAF aircraft, following IDF and ISA intelligence, struck and eliminated the terrorist Mahmoud al-Aswad, who served as Head of Hamas’ General Security Apparatus for the West Gaza area.
During the war and throughout the years, al-Aswad was a key figure in the General Security Apparatus and was a significant source of knowledge for the terrorist organization.
In the northern Gaza Strip, IDF troops are operating in Jabaliya and on the outskirts of Gaza City to dismantle terror infrastructure sites and eliminate terrorists.
Simultaneously, IDF troops are operating on the outskirts of Gaza City to locate and dismantle terror infrastructure sites above and below ground.
In the southern Gaza Strip, IDF troops operating in the Khan Yunis area, with the assistance of the IAF, eliminated a number of terrorists who advanced towards troops operating in the area, and dismantled terror infrastructure sites above and below ground.
In addition, the IAF, with the direction of the Israeli Navy, struck a maritime weapons storage facility and a maritime weapons repair site in the area of Khan Yunis.
IDF: On the Outskirts of Gaza City: Givati Brigade Troops Eliminated a Terrorist Cell and Located a Weapons Storage Facility
Troops from the Givati Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, are engaged in combat in the Jabaliya area and on the outskirts of Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip.
As part of the activity, a terrorist cell was eliminated and a weapons storage facility was located, which Hamas terrorists had used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF troops.
The activity of the troops on the outskirts of Gaza City enables the expansion of operations deeper into the area and prevents the entrenchment of terrorist organizations in the region.
In addition to the troops’ activity in the area, last night (Tuesday), the 607th Engineering Battalion, which was established following the lessons learned following October 7th, began operating for the first time in the Gaza Strip under the command of the Givati Brigade Combat Team.
IDF troops under the Southern Command 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/306548
IDF: Between August 17–22, 2025, the Israeli Air Force hosted American counterparts for the annual working meeting of the Air Senior National Representatives (ASNR).
The conference was led by the Chief of Air Staff, Brig. Gen. Omer Tischler and in cooperation with the Deputy Head of SAF/IA, Maj. Gen. Ricky Mills. As part of the conference, the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, hosted the Commander of the United States Air Forces Central (AFCENT), Lt. Gen. Derek C. France.
During the discussions, the parties held professional meetings on operational cooperation, training, and force build-up. They examined ways to deepen strategic cooperation in the face of shared challenges in the region and jointly formulated a work plan for 2026.
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IDF: The Chief of the General Staff in the Gaza Strip: “Against the backdrop of challenges across all arenas, Israel’s security requires the full partnership of all parts of the nation. This is a civic duty and a national imperative. I call on everyone to enlist and contribute their share equally, this is the call of the hour.”
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today (Wednesday) in the Gaza Strip together with the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor, the Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Itzik Cohen, the Commander of the Gaza Division, BG Barak Hiram, the Commander of the Etzioni Brigade, the Commander of the Southern Brigade, and other commanders.
During the tour, the Chief of the General Staff was presented with the recent activities of the Etzioni Reserve Brigade and the Southern Brigade in the Gaza Strip. He spoke with the troops and commanders of the Etzioni Brigade, whose reserve duty was extended as part of the developments in the campaign, and emphasized his appreciation for their activity in the Gaza Strip during these days.
From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “We are in a multi-front campaign and are operating on all fronts with full strength. There are arenas in which we have already operated and are prepared to operate again if required.
Our main effort at this time is in enhancing the operation in Gaza City. We are focused on this right now and are continuing operational moves on the ground. We are committed to bringing back the hostages, defeating Hamas, and ensuring that an event like October 7th never happens again.
Thanks to the reservists, Israel stands tall against every enemy, your sacrifice is an inspiration to us all. Conscripts, career soldiers, and tens of thousands of reservists are answering the call and sacrificing their personal lives, along with their families, for the security of the state. You embody the deepest expression of Israeli solidarity and of commitment to the future of the state.
We will do everything to create stability and to reduce the burden on the reservists, with the understanding that this is a precious national resource.
Against the backdrop of challenges across all arenas, we cannot accept a situation in which not all parts of society bear the burden. Israel’s security requires the full partnership of all parts of the nation. This is a civic duty and a national imperative. I call on everyone to enlist and contribute their share equally, this is the call of the hour, and we must all respond to it.”
Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/306644
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, met today (Wednesday) with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director, Ms. Cindy McCain.
The meeting was attended by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, MG Ghassan Alian, and focused on the humanitarian aid effort for the Gaza Strip.
As part of the meeting, key efforts advanced by COGAT to stabilize the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip were presented, including their direct impact on the situation on the ground, in contrast to Hamas’ false campaign. In addition, work plans for the future were outlined.
The Chief of the General Staff emphasized the IDF’s commitment to preventing famine and doing everything in its power to continue enabling humanitarian aid to reach the civilian population directly, rather than Hamas.
Attached is a related photo: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2708202566564
IDF: IDF Troops Continue to Operate Against the Terrorist Organizations in the Gaza Strip
Guided by IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF troops continue operational activity against the terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip.
As part of IDF troops’ activity in the southern Gaza Strip, the troops eliminated several terrorists and dismantled several terrorist infrastructure sites.
Simultaneously, IDF troops continue to operate in Khan Yunis in order to establish operational control of the “Magen Oz” Corridor, connecting the eastern and western parts of the city. The troops operated to dismantle structures from which Hamas terrorists operated in the area.
In the northern Gaza Strip, IDF troops are eliminating terrorists and dismantling terrorist infras…
Joint IDF and COGAT Announcement:
Humanitarian Aid Data and Efforts on August 27:
Over the past day, more than 270 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings.
Additionally, 340 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, 325 children in need of medical treatment and caregivers, as well as Gazans with dual citizenship exited Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Allenby Bridge Crossing.
We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid for the civilian population of Gaza.
IDF: Initial report – Sirens regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration were sounded in the area of Bnei Netzarim. The details are under review.
IDF: A short while ago, a UAV launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF.
The target was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
Sirens were sounded in open areas in accordance with protocol.
IDF: Two Additional Humanitarian Aid Distribution Centers Will be Established in the Southern Gaza Strip
Within the framework of efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip in accordance with the directive of the political echelon, in the coming days the construction of two additional humanitarian aid and food distribution centers in the southern Gaza Strip will be completed thanks to the on going efforts that the U.S administration and the American Foundation are leading in the Gaza Strip.
Once the work is completed, a total of five food distribution centers will be operating by the gaza humanitarian foundation. The distribution center in the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood will be replaced by the two centers currently being established in the southern Strip, with the aim of improving the response and the safety of distribution.
Since the end of May until now, more than 2.3 million weekly food packages have been distributed to families through the four existing centers.
The IDF, through COGAT and in accordance with the directives of the political echelon, will continue to enable humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip, while taking every necessary effort to ensure the orderly distribution of food to the residents of the Gaza Strip and to prevent the humanitarian aid from reaching the Hamas terrorist organization.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the construction of the new humanitarian aid distribution centers: https://bit.ly/3VibFMG
Related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC250825
Sync of the IDF Spokesperson to the foreign media, LTC Nadav Shoshani: https://bit.ly/4oVuqmM
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF precisely struck a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa in Yemen.
The Houthi terrorist organization has been operating under the Iranian direction and funding in order to harm the state and its allies since the beginning of the war, undermining regional stability and disrupting global freedom of navigation.
The IDF is operating decisively against the Houthi terrorist regime, while simultaneously intensifying strikes against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza, and will continue to act to remove any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel.
IDF: Attached are photos of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, together with the Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, the Commander of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, MG Shlomi Binder, the Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Itzik Cohen, and the incoming Commander of the Depth Command, MG Dan Goldfus, from the Air Force Command Center during the IDF strike in Yemen: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC8484393
Related video: https://bit.ly/4mGmTqu
Joint IDF and COGAT Announcement:
Humanitarian Aid Data and Efforts on August 28:
Over the past day, more than 290 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings.
Additionally, 310 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.
In addition, a rotation coordination of humanitarian personnel has been successfully completed.
We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid for the civilian population of Gaza.
IDF: The IDF Recovered the Body of the Deceased Hostage Ilan Weiss as well as Findings Linked to Another Deceased Hostage Whose Name Has not Yet Been Cleared For Publication
The body of Ilan Weiss was recovered from the Gaza Strip in an IDF operation, along with findings linked to another deceased hostage, whose name has not yet been cleared for publication.
The complex rescue operation was carried out by IDF troops of the Southern Command, in coordination with the IDF Intelligence Directorate, the ISA, and other special forces. The operation was made possible due to precise intelligence from the Hostages and Missing Headquarters, the Intelligence Directorate, and the ISA.
Ilan Weiss, a member of Kibbutz Be’eri, was brutally murdered and abducted from his home by Hamas terrorists on October 7th 2023. He was 55 years old at the time of his death. After his abduction, his wife, Shiri, and daughter, Noga, were also kidnapped, and were later returned as part of the previous hostage release agreement in November 2023.
Following an identification process conducted at the National Center for Forensic Medicine, together with the Israel Police, the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters in the Manpower Directorate notified his family and the Be’eri community.
The process of identifying the additional deceased hostage in the National Center for Forensic Medicine is still ongoing. The Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters has notified the family.
The IDF and ISA extend their condolences to the families and will continue every effort possible to bring all the hostages home.