IDF: A short while ago, a projectile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF. The projectile was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment following the recent events in Syria, including the entry of armed personnel into the buffer zone, the IDF has deployed forces in the buffer zone and in several other places necessary for its defense, to ensure the safety of the communities of the Golan Heights and the citizens of Israel.
We emphasize that the IDF is not interfering with the internal events in Syria.
The IDF will continue to operate as long as necessary in order to preserve the buffer zone and defend Israel and its civilians.
IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment in the Northern Command, it was determined that schools will carry out educational activity online in four Druze communities in the northern Golan Heights (Buq’ata, Ein Qiniye, Mas’ade, and Majdal Shams). Kindergartens will continue educational activity as usual. Educational activity in the rest of the Golan Heights remains unchanged.
Additionally, in accordance with the situational assessment, the agricultural areas of Merom Golan-Ein Zivan and Buq’ata-Khirbet Ein Hura will be declared a closed military zone as of today (Sunday). Farmers will be allowed to enter specific areas within the zone for periods of a few hours, based on military necessity and in full coordination with the IDF. The IDF emphasizes that uncoordinated entrance to these areas is strictly prohibited.
Attached is the relevant order (in Hebrew), for the areas of Buq’ata-Khirbet Ein Hura, signed by the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC08122024768787878979089708907
Attached is the relevant order (in Hebrew), for the areas of Golan- Ein Zivan, signed by the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC081220247968787878979897
IDF: Defensive Activities in Southern Lebanon to Locate Weapons and Remove Threats in Accordance With the Understanding Between Israel and Lebanon
Troops of the 7th Brigade, under the command of the 98th Division, are operating in southern Lebanon, to prevent Hezbollah deployment and to remove threats.
During searches in the area, the troops located and dismantled ready-to-use weapons in a storage facilities in a civilian area. The storage facilities contained hundreds of anti-tank rockets, mortars, grenades, and a vehicle equipped with a rocket launcher.
The troops also located and dismantled several tunnel shafts leading to underground infrastructure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
The IDF operates in southern Lebanon against any violation of the understanding between Israel and Lebanon, is deployed in southern Lebanon, and will act against any threat to the State of Israel and its citizens.
Attached is a video announcement of the Commanding Officer of the 7th Brigade, COL Elad Tzuri, in a house in southern Lebanon where weapons storage facilities were located: https://bit.ly/49o6fpN
Attached is footage of the weapons located by the troops: https://bit.ly/3DdxUgU
Attached are photos of the weapons located by the troops: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC071224809324
Attached are photos from the activity of the troops in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC071220243654
IDF: Gaza Division Troops Dismantle Underground Terrorist Tunnel Route
Troops of the Northern Gaza Brigade of the 143rd Division, including the division’s engineering unit and the Yahalom Unit, recently completed a targeted operation to dismantle underground terror infrastructure in the Jabaliya area in the northern Gaza Strip.
As part of the operation, dozens of booby-trapped tunnel shafts and numerous explosives in the area were dismantled. The troops uncovered and destroyed an underground tunnel route hundreds of meters long, from which Hamas terrorists targeted IDF troops. Within the tunnel were blast doors, living quarters, and RPG launchers used by the terrorists for carrying out terrorist activities.
During the operation, the troops encountered terrorists emerging from the tunnel and firing anti-tank missiles. Through coordinated responses from the ground and air, the terrorists were eliminated.
Attached is footage of the destruction of the underground tunnel route: https://bit.ly/4g3qMm1
Attached is footage of the engineering activities in the area of the underground tunnel route:
https://bit.ly/3B8eHgh
Attached are photos of the entrance to the tunnel that was uncovered and destroyed: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC5345345
Attached are photos of explosives planted in the area by Hamas terrorists: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC875384
Attached are photos from the troops’ activities in the area: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC8358754
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff to the Golani Brigade Recruits: The IDF is engaged in combat on four fronts – in Judea and Samaria, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and last night we deployed troops into Syrian territory.
Today (Sunday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, met the recruits of the Golani Brigade at the Tel HaShomer Enlistment Center.
Attached is a video of the Chief of the General Staff speaking with the recruits: https://bit.ly/3D2hzvz
Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3ON1Kve
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2181221
The following are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: “Since last night, we have been engaged in combat on four fronts. Ground troops are engaged in combat on four fronts: against terrorism in Judea and Samaria, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and last night we deployed troops into Syrian territory.
We have excellent ground troops working together, infantry, armor, engineering, and artillery, and they are cooperating with other branches of the IDF: air, sea, and intelligence. This enables the IDF, even after a challenging year and following the very difficult day on Simchat Torah last year, to move forward with strength and defend the country effectively.
In just a moment, this responsibility will become yours. You are about to put on your uniforms and take the baton with tremendous responsibility. Learn to stand together in unity, because that’s the resilience of the State of Israel, being there for one another.”
IDF: The 210th Division Continues Defensive Activity Along the Northern Border With Syria
Following the current situational assessment and as part of enhanced preparedness in the Golan Heights over the past 24 hours, IDF ground and air troops have been deployed in the area. In addition, all defense authorities have been mobilized on the home front.
IDF troops from the 474th Brigade are operating along the border, focusing on intelligence gathering and defending the residents of Israel, particularly the Golan Heights.
Efforts are also being made to fortify the engineering barrier along the border, known as “New East.”
Attached is footage of the 474th Brigade’s defensive activity: https://bit.ly/49qSmHg
Attached are photos of the 474th Brigade’s defensive activity: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC74594369
Attached is footage of the “New East” – the reinforcement of the engineering barrier along the Israel-Syria border: https://bit.ly/49oOjLD