IDF: IDF activity in the Gaza Strip continues: a terrorist was eliminated after being identified firing an RPG at the troops in Khan Yunis; additional terrorists in the central Gaza Strip were eliminated

During operational activity in Khan Yunis, IDF troops identified an armed terrorist inside a residence carrying an RPG which he used to fire at the troops in the area. An additional terrorist was also identified in the structure. In joint operational activity with IAF troops, a fighter jet struck the structure and eliminated the terrorists before he could succeed in injuring the troops.

In western Khan Yunis, IDF troops are continuing to locate tunnel shafts, eliminate terrorists and carry out targeted raids on significant terror targets. Over the last day, the troops found several weapons, including AK-47 rifles, bullets, explosive devices, and additional military equipment.

Yesterday (Tuesday), IDF troops, together IAF troops, struck four terrorists who were planning to carrying out an ambush on troops in Khan Yunis.

Over the last day, IDF troops conducted operational activity in central Gaza, during which they eliminated over 10 terrorists.
During one of the operations, IDF troops identified two armed terrorists moving toward the area. In response, an aircraft was directed to their location, which struck and eliminated the terrorists. Following their elimination, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons in the terrorists’ possession.

Attached is video footage of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3HWVDRA

Attached are photos of the IDF troops’ operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1402202432879578

IDF: A short while ago, numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the areas of Netu’a, Manara, and into an IDF base in northern Israel.
The IDF struck the sources of the fire.

IDF: Yesterday (Tuesday), the Al Jazeera news network reported that one of their journalists was injured during an IDF strike in the southern Gaza Strip.

Ismail Abu Omar, the journalist that the Al Jazeera news network reported about, is a deputy company commander in Hamas’ Eastern Battalion of Khan Yunis. Abu Omar even filmed himself in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre and published it on social media platforms.

Attached is a photo of Ismail Abu Omar from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC14022024785932

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff on the northern border: we do not compromise on the achievements – preparing for war in the north

Today (Wednesday), the Chief of the General Staff held a situational assessment and discussion with reserve commanders on the Lebanese border, together with the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin and the Commanding Officer of the 91st Galilee Division, BG Shay Kalper.

Later, he toured the city of Metula and met with the heads of the local authorities in the north.

Attached is a video from the Chief of the General Staff’s speech: https://bit.ly/4bzmGQB

Attached is a video from the visit: https://bit.ly/3HYETJJ

Attached are additional photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC857659

Attached are the full words of the Chief of the General Staff: “I want you to know one thing – we are not finishing this without returning the residents to Metula and all the communities in the north, with a very high level of security. Now you ask me how this will happen? We are in uniform, as you are too, when you go home; the job is to think readiness for war. This is our first task, no one disagrees with us and we are now focusing on being prepared for war in the north.
This discourse between us and the local leadership here is a very, very important discourse, which is why I’m telling you – in the end we will be ready for war, if it doesn’t end in war, it won’t end in a compromise on the achievements – Hezbollah not on the fence – we will push back all the capabilities, it will be much quieter here, there will be much more stability here and then we will say to the residents ‘you can return’. Is it happening tomorrow? Probably not, it will take some time. I think, from my discourse with the leadership, that the residents also prefer (it to take) a little more time, but to be brought to a good result.”