Joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Police announcement:
It was cleared for publication that during a joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Police operation in Rafah, overnight, two Israeli hostages were rescued, Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70), who were kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7th from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak.
They are both in good medical condition, and were transferred for medical examination at the Sheba Tel Hashomer hospital.
Security forces will continue to operate with all means in order to return the hostages home.
Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/42D2sSb
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1202202476576
IDF: Attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on two fallen soldiers have been published: https://www.idf.il/59780
Attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on soldiers who were injured have been published: https://www.idf.il/160590
IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
“This was a complex rescue operation under fire in the heart of Rafah, based on highly sensitive and valuable intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate and the Israel Security Agency.”
IDF: Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/179898
IDF: The IDF reveals footage from the moments of the hostage rescue operation in Rafah: “The hostages are in our hands, safe and sound, we are boarding a helicopter and flying to Tel Hashomer Hospital”
Attached is video footage from the moment the hostages were rescued in Rafah: https://bit.ly/3UCyNWY
Attached is video footage from Shayetet 13 soldiers’ cameras from their first meeting with the hostages: https://bit.ly/49xFKNj
IDF: Following the rescue operation in Rafah, attached are videos of commanders who took part in the operation:
Attached is a video of the Deputy Commander of a Squadron in Shayetet 13, LCdr. U’: https://bit.ly/3SG48W6
Attached is a video of a Squad Commander in Unit 669, Capt. (res.) D’: https://bit.ly/49upYCY
Attached is a video of the Deputy Commander of Squadron A in the “Spearhead” Squadron (106), Maj. Y’: https://bit.ly/3wbopLH
IDF: Attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on three fallen soldiers have been published: https://www.idf.il/59780
IDF: IDF troops are continuing to operate in the Gaza Strip; in western Khan Yunis, IDF troops killed over 30 terrorists
IDF troops continued operational activities in western Khan Yunis. The troops killed over 30 terrorists and strengthened operational control of the area with targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, sniper ambushes and patrols.
In western Khan Yunis, two terrorists attempted to move under the cover of the Gazan civilian population. One of the terrorists was also identified pointing a pistol at an IDF vehicle. The troops immediately responded, killing the two terrorists. This is another example of Hamas’ systematic use of the civilian population as a human shield for its military activities in the Gaza Strip.
Additionally, IDF troops …
IDF: A short while ago, a terrorist attempted to ram into civilians at the Gush Etzion Junction.
IDF soldiers pursued the terrorist, and opened fire toward him.
The terrorist was apprehended and transferred to security forces for further questioning. No IDF injuries reported.
The soldiers searched the terrorist’s vehicle and located a knife.
Attached is a photo of the knife located in the terrorist’s vehicle: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC13022024872364
IDF: Evacuating the wounded while under fire in northern Gaza: special footage of the 7th Brigade’s evacuation company
The evacuation company of the 82nd Battalion from the 7th Brigade Combat Team includes medics and combat doctors, both reservists and soldiers in mandatory service, who have been operating at a high intensity in recent months. The company’s soldiers have been participating in combat since the beginning of the ground operation and work to carry out rapid and life-saving evacuations of injured soldiers during fighting in the northern and southern Gaza Strip.
During the advancement of the soldiers in the northern area of the Gaza Strip, an officer in the battalion was severely injured after an anti-tank missile hit a tank. The quick arrival o…
IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah military compounds in which Hezbollah terrorists operated, an observation post, and additional terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Houla, Khilat al-Daba, Yaroun, Meiss El Jabal, Yarine, and Shikhin in southern Lebanon.
In addition, IDF fighter jets struck additional Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Ramyeh. Throughout the day, IDF artillery fired toward a number of locations in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah’s military activity south of the Litani River in Lebanon, including the use and storage of armaments, is a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The IDF will continue to defend Israel’s borders from any threat.
Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3SxTaSG
IDF: The elimination and arrest of dozens of terrorists in a shelter in the Abasan al-Saghira area; footage of the 646th Brigade’s activity in Khan Yunis
The soldiers of the 646th Brigade are operating in the Abasan area in Khan Yunis, eliminating terrorists, operating and clearing terrorist infrastructure, as well as uncovering and neutralizing underground routes.
This week, the soldiers began an operation in the Abasan al-Saghira area, during which they located weapons, phones, grenades, cartridges, uniforms and combat documents of the Hamas terrorist organization.
During the operation, a humanitarian corridor was set up to evacuate the civilian population from a shelter in the area, through which thousands were evacuated. The shelter was used by Hamas, …
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff: In these challenging times, one thing is very clear – everyone should do their part to protect our home. This is a different time, and prior realities should be reexamined.
Referring to the rescue operation: These operations are made possible thanks to the exceptional operations and sacrifice of both active duty and reserve soldiers.
Attached is the statement of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: https://bit.ly/42DwuVE
Attached is footage from the Chief of the General Staff’s visit to the Gaza Division: https://bit.ly/3UFZqKW
Attached are additional photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC54687976
Attached is the full statement of the Chief of the General Staff:
“I just completed a visit to the G…
IDF: Attached are the materials presented in the statement of the IDF Spokesperson, RDML Daniel Hagari, regarding intelligence findings seized by IDF soldiers in which Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar appears and information regarding the underground tunnel route in Khan Yunis
Attached is footage from a tunnel where you can see Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fleeing:
https://bit.ly/42CtHvY
Attached is footage from a tunnel where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other senior members of the terrorist organization were hiding:
https://bit.ly/3wgG7gX
Attached is an infographic illustrating the underground tunnel route in Khan Yunis:
https://bit.ly/49Apviu
IDF: Earlier today, two launches from Lebanon toward the area of Har Dov which fell in open areas were identified. In response, the IDF struck the sources of the fire, as well as additional areas in southern Lebanon.
A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a military post in the area of Ramyeh, as well as an additional military post in Ras Al Far’a from which launches toward Israeli territory were carried out in the past.
Attached is video footage of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3OFyEOI
Information about the ongoing war in Israel – Day 128
