IDF: IDF troops are continuing their operational activity in the Gaza Strip
Following IDF and ISA direction, IDF troops are continuing to operate against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
In the area of Gaza City in northern Gaza, the troops are deepening their operational activity.
Additionally, IDF troops continue to operate in the northern Gaza Strip, locating and dismantling terrorist infrastructure above and below ground. In the area of Jabaliya, during the troops’ activity, a number of Hamas terrorists were identified in the area and swiftly eliminated in an aerial strike.
Furthermore, over the past day, the troops dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites and located weapons in the southern Gaza Strip.
A number of terrorist infrastructure sites that posed a threat to the troops operating in the area were dismantled.
Over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 120 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, military structures, tunnels, booby-trapped structures, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites.
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IDF: Today (Wednesday), troops of the 210th Division and the Medical Corps have reopened the mobile forward facility for triage and treatment of the wounded in the area of Hader in southern Syria, after it had been closed in recent weeks.
The facility provides extended medical treatment and offers a variety of treatments in both routine care and trauma treatment.
IDF troops continue to operate in Syria and along the border area in coordination with the Israel Police, in order to maintain order alongside the reopening of the forward triage facility to treat casualties in Syria.
OTR:
The facility had been reopened after it was closed during Operation “Rising Lion”, due to prioritized missions.
IDF: Yesterday (Tuesday), the Southern Command completed an inquiry regarding the mortar hit on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
The inquiry revealed that during operational activity by IDF troops in the area of Gaza City, the church was accidentally hit due to an unintentional deviation of munitions. The impact caused damage to the structure and injured several Gazan civilians.
During the operation, adjustments were made to improve the accuracy of fire, and following the incident, guidelines for opening fire near religious buildings, shelters, and other sensitive sites were further clarified.
We emphasise, in accordance with the request of representatives of the Patriarch in Jerusalem, the IDF, via COGAT, has facilitated the entry of humanitarian aid, including food, medical equipment, and medication, to the Holy Family Church in Gaza.
Additionally, in recent days the IDF coordinated the entry of a delegation on behalf of the Greek and Latin Patriarchs, accompanied by a group of Christian clergy to visit the Latin Church in the Strip. Furthermore, the IDF coordinated the evacuation of the injured from the incident for further medical treatment.
The IDF directs its military strikes solely at military targets and works to mitigate harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure as much as possible, including religious institutions.
The IDF regrets any harm caused to civilians.
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the Ground Forces Command: “We will draw lessons from past events. We are taking action rather than waiting – we are at a major crossroads that will shape the continuation of the campaign”
Today (Wednesday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the Ground Forces together with the Commander of the Ground Forces, MG Nadav Lotan, and additional officers.
As part of the visit, a comprehensive review was conducted covering the manpower buildup on the ground, the readiness and competence among personnel, weaponry, and operational specialties. The Chief of the General Staff spoke with commanders about the ongoing ground combat efforts on the ground and was shown a display of advanced weapon systems recently integrated into the IDF.
From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “There has never been a war like this in the history of the IDF – we are operating in Tehran, Sanaa, Beirut, Syria, Jenin, and at the center of it all – the Gaza Strip. At times, we are operating simultaneously on multiple fronts.
We are at a major crossroads that will shape the continuation of the campaign.
The Ground Forces are the maneuvering arm of the IDF, and they are indispensable. Ground operation capability is a strategic, decisive capability against our first-tier enemies.
In the upcoming multi-year plan, ground capabilities will be a central focus. We will expand and strengthen the capabilities of our ground forces, enhance the operation, and combat effectiveness of the battalions and brigades.
We will also bolster our robotics capabilities, integrating them with the troops, enabling remote operation, improved control of territory, enemy detection, and rapid response.
We must quickly develop and implement an updated operational concept aligned with this vision.
At the foundation of force buildup will be the lessons learned from the war – a multi-branch combat in dense and explosive-rigged urban terrain, with underground tunnel routes as a key aspect of the combat.
People are our most important asset. In every field tour I conduct, I am deeply impressed by our soldiers and commanders. Command is rewarding but also brings with it a great responsibility. We are investing significant effort in training our commanders and ensuring that, even during wartime, they are fully and professionally prepared. My directive is to minimize disruptions to training as much as possible.
Today marks the completion of the reserve officer training course , a course that began during the war and once again proves that the strength and effectiveness of the IDF lies in its quality officers. Strong reserve units are those built on a professional, principled command structure.
We will continue to develop the training and certification processes for commanders in line with the spirit of the times”.
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