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IDF Updates – February 8th

IDF: IDF troops are operating in western Khan Yunis in parallel to operations in the northern Gaza Strip; IDF troops apprehended terrorists that participated in the October 7th Massacre

IDF troops are continuing intensive operations in terrorist hubs in western Khan Yunis. Over the past day, IDF troops have apprehended dozens of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity, including two terrorists who participated in the October 7th Massacre and an additional Nukhba terrorist.

IDF troops killed two terrorists in close-quarters combat. Simultaneously, IDF troops identified and killed a terrorist positioned on the roof of a school using precise fire. During a targeted raid on terror infrastructure located in the residence of a terrorist, IDF troops located a RPG launcher, scuba suit and ammunition.

Furthermore in Khan Yunis, IDF troops identified and killed over 20 terrorists during offensives on terror targets.

In the northern Gaza Strip, IDF troops killed ten terrorists in various encounters during the day, terrorists carried out anti-tank missile fire toward a tank. The troops identified the terrorists who fired at them and directed an IDF fighter jet which struck and killed the terrorist cell.

In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops killed a number of terrorists over the past day. In one of the activities, the troops struck Hamas military infrastructure and killed four terrorists belonging to the organization.

During intelligence gathering activity in the northern Gaza Strip, IDF troops identified a terrorist cell that attempted to transfer technological systems to the Hamas terrorist organization. The troops activated a drone that killed the terrorist cell.

Attached is a video of IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/42wOGAe

Attached is a video of IDF strikes: https://bit.ly/3UA0a4g

Attached are photos of IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC080220248765


IDF: This morning, numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the areas of Kiryat Shmona, Biranit, and Mount Hermon in northern Israel. IDF artillery struck the sources of the launches. As a result of the launches, an IDF soldier was severely injured and two additional soldiers were lightly injured. The injured soldiers have been evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified.

In response to the launches, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah terror infrastructure and military compound in the area of Khiam in southern Lebanon, from which the launches toward Kiryat Shmona were identified.

Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/483TC0R


IDF: Eliminating terrorists in close-quarters encounters, locating weapons and missiles: the Commando Brigade is intensifying the fighting in Khan Yunis

Soldiers of the Commando Brigade continue fighting in the densest areas in Khan Yunis and are intensifying operations in western Khan Yunis.

During the fighting, soldiers and snipers of the Egoz Unit are eliminating terrorists in close-quarters battles. Following intelligence, the soldiers raided terrorist infrastructure and located weapons, mortars, combat equipment, means for underground warfare, long-range missiles, RPG missiles and a ‘9K111 Fagot’ missile.

The Commando Brigade Fire Control Center conducted hundreds of operations during which they struck observation posts and many terrorists.

Soldiers of the Maglan Unit identified and followed a terrorist cell that fired an RPG missile at IDF soldiers, who then directed an aircraft which eliminated the cell.

Attached is footage from the helmet cameras of the soldiers of the Egoz Unit: https://bit.ly/3SQZxlm

Attached are photos of weapons found by the soldiers of the Commando Brigade: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC060224111222

Attached are photos of the soldiers of the Commando Brigade in Khan Yunis: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC80733589


IDF: Following the numerous launches identified from Lebanon toward the areas of Metula and Mount Hermon in northern Israel, earlier today, IDF artillery struck the sources of the fire.

Additionally, a launch was identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel earlier today. IDF artillery struck the source of the fire. Moreover, IDF fighter jets struck military compounds used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the areas of Kfar Kila and Tayr Harfa in southern Lebanon earlier today.

Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/3SArWL0


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DF: Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, to the soldiers of the 188th Brigade training for combat in the north: “During these days, you are joining the defensive and offensive mission on the northern border. We have been in combat for four months, and we are not easing off. I see skilled and determined soldiers before me, who have achieved impressive results on the battlefield in Gaza. Now, we are preparing to convert your experience and abilities, as needed, to a different battlefield, here in the north. There is no substitute for the operational experience you have gained in recent months; it significantly amplifies our strength.”

The 36th Division, the Northern Command’s offensive division, has completed an intense combat operation in the Gaza Strip, during which the division’s soldiers significantly damaged the capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization. Now, the division is increasing its readiness for operational plans against the northern enemy – in defense and offense.

As part of the process to enhance readiness on the northern border, this week, the 188th Brigade began a series of intensive exercises to strengthen the skills and preparedness of the brigade’s soldiers. The brigade’s soldiers conducted combat exercises in dense and built-up areas, in winter weather conditions, while training skills and techniques from the platoon level up to the level of the battalion combat teams.

The training combines armored, infantry, combat engineering and artillery forces practicing operations against the northern enemy, following the experience of ground operations in the Gaza Strip.

The exercises are led by the Northern Training Center (Ground Forces Training Center), where the training forces are implementing the lessons learned from the fighting in Gaza and making adjustments for combat in the north, including the various challenges regarding terrain and the enemy.

So far, over 50 battalion exercises and over 120 company exercises have been conducted in the Northern Training Center.

Attached is a sync of the Commanding Officer of the 188th Brigade, COL Or Vollozinsky: https://bit.ly/3HYCnDf

Attached is footage from the visit of the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, to the training: https://bit.ly/3SwVclZ

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC675748

Attached is footage from training in the northern arena: https://bit.ly/3SQskGE


IDF: Throughout the day, a number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel. IDF artillery struck the sources of the fire.

Following the sirens sounded in northern Israel regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israel.

Moreover, IDF fighter jets struck a series of Hezbollah terror targets earlier today, including weapons inside a truck, a terrorist infrastructure, and a military compound in the areas of Khiam and Kfarhamam in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3uruIdA


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