IDF: Attached are the following:
The remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, during the helicopter takeoff in preparation for receiving the hostages yesterday (Sunday): https://bit.ly/4hpX1fv
Footage of IAF preparations for the reception of the hostages yesterday (Sunday): https://bit.ly/3Wn7kJ2
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Speaking About the Fallen Soldier Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul: “We still need to make every effort and explore every lead to return all the hostages and all the fallen – this is our mission”
Yesterday (Sunday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, held a situational assessment in Syria along with the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, the Commanding Officer of the 210th Division, BG Yair Peli, the Commanding Officer of the 98th Division, BG Guy Levi and additional commanders.
Attached is a video from the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/4hp59wS
Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/40E4uBZ
Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC20011055
Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: “Last night, after an operation over a few days, an intelligence operation and several operational activities—we brought back Oron Shaul, may his memory be a blessing, after a little more than ten years. He will soon be laid to rest in Israel. Last night, we brought him back to Israeli territory. After more than ten years, we still need to make every effort and explore every lead to bring back Hadar Goldin, and then, along with him, all the hostages and all the fallen, this is our mission. You need to know that your strong presence here enables the allocation of IDF resources, efforts, and troops to other arenas as well, and everywhere that things are happening. We were here six weeks ago, where most of the effort was concentrated, which has moved. You have carried out your missions with great success, and now we will move forward in other arenas.”
IDF: The Nahal Brigade Prepares For Future Missions
The troops of the Nahal Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, are preparing for their next missions after weeks of operations in the Beit Hanoun area in the northern Gaza Strip.
Over the past year and three months, the brigade has operated in dozens of areas in the Gaza Strip, eliminating hundreds of terrorists, dismantling terrorist infrastructure, and locating and confiscating thousands of weapons.
67 soldiers and commanders of the Nahal Brigade fell in the defense of the communities near the Gaza Strip on October 7th, 2023, and in combat in the Gaza Strip. The IDF extends its condolences to the bereaved families and will continue to support them. This morning (Monday), a ceremony was held to mark the conclusion of the brigade’s operations and to honor the memory of the brigade’s fallen soldiers since the beginning of the war.
The troops are now preparing for their next missions.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Nahal Reconnaissance Battalion to his soldiers: https://bit.ly/42gUvnq
Footage of the Nahal Brigade exiting the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3PJr2v2
Photos of the troops of the Nahal Brigade: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC18012025
Photos from the closing ceremony of the Nahal Brigade troops’ operations: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC200120254
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
Footage From the Operation To Recover the Body of the Abducted Fallen Soldier, Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul
Yesterday (Sunday), it was cleared for publication that in a special, covert operation by the IDF and ISA, along with troops from Shayetet 13 and the 188th Brigade under the command of the 162nd Division, the body of the abducted fallen soldier, Staff Sergeant, Oron Shaul, was recovered. Oron Shaul fell in battle in Shejaiya on July 20th, 2014, during Operation “Protective Edge,” his body was thereafter abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization.
The recovery of Staff Sergeant, Oron Shaul’s body, was made possible due to a decade-long ongoing intelligence effort, which intensified during the war. This effort was led by the Hostage and Missing Persons Headquarters, the Special Operations Unit of the Intelligence Directorate, and the ISA. Over the years, intelligence gathering and the persistent actions of security forces led by the Southern Command enabled the operation to be successfully carried out.
Staff Sergeant, Oron Shaul has now been laid to rest in Israel, marking another significant step in the effort to bring the hostages and missing persons home.
The IDF and ISA extend their condolences to the family and will continue to support them.
The IDF and ISA will continue to work tirelessly to bring all the hostages back home.
Attached is footage of the rescue convoy returning to Israeli territory: https://bit.ly/42nxtLA
IDF: The Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, the Commanding Officer of the Judea and Samaria Division, BG Yaki Dolf, the Head of the Civil Administration, BG Hisham Ibrahim, and the Commanding Officer of the Ephraim Brigade, COL Netanel Smecha, conducted an initial inquiry at the scene following the riots in Al Funduq.
The inquiry indicates that last night (Monday) dozens of Israeli civilians, some of whom were masked, arrived at the area of Al Funduq, instigated riots, set property on fire, and caused damage.
Upon receiving the reports, IDF and Israel Police Forces were dispatched to the scene.
The civilians hurled rocks and attacked the security forces.
Following the incidents, a joint investigation of the Department of Internal Police Investigations and the Military Police Criminal Investigation Division was opened.
From the Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, at the scene: “All violent riots harm security, and the IDF will not allow this.”
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
Initial report: IDF, ISA, and Israel Border Police forces have initiated a counterterrorism operation in Jenin.
More details to follow.
Statement by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi:
I informed the Minister of Defense today (Tuesday) that by virtue of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF’s failure on October 7th, and at a time when the IDF has significant achievements and is in the process of implementing the agreement to release our hostages, I have requested to leave my role on March 6th, 2025. Until then, I will complete the IDF’s inquiries into the events of October 7th and strengthen the IDF’s readiness for security challenges. I will transfer command of the IDF in a high-quality and thorough manner to my successor. I have sent a letter to the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister on the matter.
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Attached is the full statement by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: https://bit.ly/4gbD5f8
Attached is a translation to English of the full statement by the Chief of the General Staff: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC01212025435432
