IDF Updates – August 30th

IDF: Revealed: The Hamas Terrorist Organization Is Falsifying Public Opinion Survey Results From the Leading Palestinian Polling Institute “PSR” (Headed by Khalil Shikaki) to Reflect Public Support for Its Activities and Leaders

The IDF reveals documents from Hamas’ General Security mechanism, which were found by IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip. The documents prove a widespread effort by the terrorist organization to falsify the results of surveys conducted by the “PSR” institute, in order to create a false impression of public support for the terrorist organization, especially after the October 7th massacre.

These documents are part of a systematic process aimed at concealing the collapse of the organization and the decline in public support for it. The documents highlight the importance that the terrorist organization Hamas places on survey results to falsify Palestinian support and to influence the Palestinian public as well as Arab and international public opinion.

These documents include the results of surveys from the “PSR” polling institute from March 2024, both before and after Hamas’ falsification. The documents show the falsification of true results to favor the organization and its leaders, with a focus on Yahya Sinwar. Additionally, the falsification efforts aimed to create a false impression of widespread support for the October 7 massacre and terrorist activities.

The documents provide no evidence of any cooperation between the polling institute and the organization’s activities; instead, they detail covert measures taken by Hamas to influence the results deceitfully by affecting local factors on the ground.

Attached are graphics representing the survey results from March 2024: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2908202443524

Attached are the original documents of Hamas’ General Security Unit that were found in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4fZOdwN

Attached are translations of the original documents: https://bit.ly/3Zn8y9J


IDF: A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels in southern Lebanon that posed a threat to the State of Israel.

As a result of one of the successful strikes on the launchers, several projectiles were identified toward Israeli territory. One projectile crossed from Lebanon into the area of ​​Migdal Tefen and it fell in an open area. No injuries were reported. Sirens sounded in the area in accordance with protocol.
The rest of the launches did not cross into Israeli territory.


IDF: The Commanding Officer of the Central Command and the Commanding Officer of the Judea and Samaria Division in Jenin

Since Tuesday night, the IDF, ISA, and Israel Border Police forces haven been conducting a precise, targeted regional operation across three terror hubs. The forces are operating against terrorist cells of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations in the area, as well as ongoing attempts by the enemy to carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.

So far, the forces have eliminated 20 terrorists in exchanges of fire and airstrikes and apprehended 17 suspects linked to terrorist activities. Additionally, they have destroyed dozens of explosive devices and confiscated large quantities of weapons.

Simultaneously, alongside the operation in northern Samaria, the IDF and ISA have completed an operation in the area of Far’a in the Jordan Valley Brigade.

The security forces continue their operations at this time.

Attached is footage from a field tour in Jenin by the Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth and the Commanding Officer of the Judea and Samaria Division, BG Yaki Dolf: https://bit.ly/3XougbF

Attached are photos from the field tour of the commanders in Jenin: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC300820249246

Attached is footage from the activity of the forces: https://bit.ly/3z0VoV2

Attached is a video announcement of a Company Commander in the 906th Battalion, MAJ O.: https://bit.ly/3Z5BBOF

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC3008202489475


IDF: Initial report – a report was received regarding a shooting attack in the Karmei Zur community in the Etzion Regional Brigade. The suspect was neutralized at the scene. The event is still developing. Details to follow.
[7:29 PM, 8/30/2024] Shalom Menora: IDF: Following the initial report regarding a security incident, over the past hour, two security incidents occurred in the area of the Etzion Regional Brigade.

Approximately an hour ago, a vehicle caught fire and exploded in a gas station at the Gush Etzion Junction.
IDF soldiers who were dispatched to the scene opened fire and eliminated the terrorist who existed the vehicle and attempted to attack them. Security forces are conducting scans in the area to rule out the possibility of additional terrorists.

In an additional incident, terrorists attempted to ram a security guard at the entrance to the Karmei Tzur community a short while ago and infiltrated the community. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene and a terrorists was neutralized. Security forces are conducting scans to rule out the possibility of additional terrorists in the area. The incident is still developing.

Large IDF, Israeli Police, and ISA forces who were dispatched to the area, are conducting wide-range scans and blocking routes in the area.

At this moment, it cannot be determined if the the incidents are related.

A number of injuries have been reported. The details are still under review.

A Message from Shalom