IDF Updates – June 16th

IDF: Attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on seven fallen soldiers have been published: https://www.idf.il/59780

Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on soldiers who were injured have been published: https://www.idf.il/160590


IDF: As part of ongoing efforts by the IDF and COGAT, to increase the volumes of humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and following additional related discussions with the UN and international organizations, starting yesterday (Saturday), a local, tactical pause of military activity for humanitarian purposes will take place from 08:00 until 19:00 every day until further notice along the road that leads from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road and then northwards. 

This is an additional step in the humanitarian aid efforts that have been conducted by the IDF and COGAT since the beginning of the war.

The IDF will continue to support humanitarian efforts on the ground.

Attached is a related map: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1506999


IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the name of a fallen soldier whose family has been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC160620245829

Attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780


IDF: A short while ago, the IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted a suspicious aerial target over southern Lebanon. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol and no injuries were reported.

Additionally, a short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Yaroun in southern Lebanon.
Furthermore, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area of Amra.

Yesterday (Saturday), IDF soldiers struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Kfarkela as well as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Marwahin in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://we.tl/t-npu5KHYgpR


IDF: The INS Komemiyut LSV (landing craft) arrived in Israel a short time ago and will be operationally integrated into the Israeli Navy. The LSV has finished its voyage from the port of Pascagoula in the United States and docked at the Israeli Navy Base in Haifa.

The vessel’s entrance to the State of Israel’s territorial waters was accompanied by Israeli Navy vessels in a ‘missing’ formation, this in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron’ war.

From the remarks of the Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy, VADM David Saar Salama: “Today, while IDF soldiers conducted intense operations in various arenas, the Israeli Navy received a vessel with strategic importance to the State of Israel. During these historic moments, we salute our brothers in arms who fell while fulfilling their primary mission of maintaining the security of the State of Israel.

Sailors of the INS Komemiyut, today you have completed a voyage of thousands of miles. The end of the voyage is the beginning of the journey for you. Your future actions will strengthen the cooperation between the IDF branches, expand the range of military operations and maintain the security of the State of Israel.”

Attached is a related photo: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1606202432423632


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff on Recruiting Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers: “This is a Clear Need”

On the weekend (Friday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment and tour in the central Gaza Strip, with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, the Commanding Officer of the 99th Division, BG Barak Hiram and other reserve commanders.

Attached is a video from the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://we.tl/t-JBvsBm7I6V

Attached is a related video: https://we.tl/t-Bz8qbks0Ba

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC15063625

Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: “We want to expand the base as much as possible – of those who come t…


IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the names of two fallen soldiers whose families have been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc16062024644856458854856

Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780

During the incident in which First Sergeant Tzur Abraham fell, a combat officer who serves as a field investigator in Unit 504 was severely wounded.

The officer who was injured was evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment. His family has been informed.

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