IDF Updates – February 18th


IDF: Overnight, Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities throughout Judea and Samaria.

In Hableh, the soldiers apprehended a wanted individual and located an M-16 rifle and two handguns during searches that were conducted in his house. In Idna, hundreds of thousands of shekels worth of terrorist funds were confiscated, and two wanted individuals were apprehended. In Deir Abu Mash’al seven wanted individuals were apprehended, and in Al Aroub two wanted individuals were apprehended. In Usarin an additional wanted individual was apprehended.

Israeli security forces are continuing the counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria. Yesterday evening, Israeli security forces located and confiscated several weapons in Jenin, and dismantled several IED’s in Tulkarm.

Israeli security forces are continuing to operate in Judea and Samaria in order to protect the safety and security of Israeli civilians.

Attached are photos of the confiscated weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC17022025547587


IDF: Underground Terrorist Infrastructure of Hezbollah’s “Radwan Force” Unit was Dismantled

Attached is the full announcment: https://www.idf.il/271264


IDF: Earlier today (Monday), the IAF fired to distance suspicious vehicles that were advancing northward from central Gaza. The vehicles were traveling along a route unauthorized for passage under the ceasefire agreement and proceeded without inspection, contrary to the terms of the agreement.

The IDF once again calls on the residents of the Gaza Strip to follow IDF instructions and refrain from approaching troops deployed in the area.


IDF: After 500 Days of Combat: The 162nd Division has Transferred Command to the 252nd Division in the Security Zone in the Northern Gaza Strip

Attached is the full announcment: https://www.idf.il/271394


IDF: Today (Tuesday), IDF troops operated to distance suspects who posed a threat to them in different areas of the Gaza Strip.

In the southern Gaza Strip, IDF troops identified a suspect approaching them, and warning shots were fired to distance him. As the suspect did not retreat, IDF troops fired additional shots toward the suspect to thwart the threat.

Additionally, the IAF fired to distance suspicious vehicles that were advancing northward from central Gaza. The vehicles were traveling along a route unauthorized for passage under the ceasefire agreement and proceeded without inspection, contrary to the terms of the agreement.

The IDF once again calls on the residents of the Gaza Strip to follow IDF instructions and refrain from approaching troops deployed in the area.


IDF: Over the past hours, unverified rumors regarding the hostages and their families are being spread.
The IDF urges the public to rely only on announcements from official sources and to refrain from spreading rumors that harm the families of the hostages and the public.

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