IDF: Head of the Intelligence Directorate: “You are succeeding in turning Iran from a distant, third-circle threat into a first-circle one.”
The Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Major General Shlomi Binder, visited the Targeting Center of the Intelligence Directorate yesterday (Wednesday).
Attached is related footage:
https://bit.ly/4jUlHxh
Attached are related photos:
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Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Major General Shlomi Binder:
“We struck the Quds Force very hard on the first night. This includes roughly 30 commanders, the names that were published are those of the more senior ones. But we’re talking about Chiefs of Staff and Air Force Commanders.
Two days ago, thanks to excellent work by the headquarters and command and …
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the IDF Intelligence Directorate: “We are now turning the ‘ring of fire’—the sword that they built for years to attack us—against them on their territory.”
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the Research Division of the Intelligence Directorate yesterday (Wednesday) together with the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, MG Shlomi Binder, the Head of the Research Division, BG Ofir Mizrahi Rozen, and other commanders.
The Chief of the General Staff spoke with the commanders and soldiers of the Research Division, who presented him with the current situational assessment and the operational plans for the continuation. The Chief of the General Staff expressed his appreciation for the important and precise work of the Intelligence Directorate during the war, and particularly for the operation in Iran.
Remarks by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “The Intelligence Directorate has demonstrated extraordinary and awe-inspiring capabilities. Every citizen of this country, and the whole world, is looking at you with admiration and respect. Everyone wants to learn how this happened, and I’m telling you, there are miracles, and those that make them happen are people, and in this case, those people are you. On my behalf, on behalf of the IDF, and on behalf of the State of Israel, I thank you all. What we are doing here is historic—we are changing the face of the Middle East. We are now turning the ‘ring of fire’—the sword that they built for years to attack us—against them on their territory. Shlomi, under your courageous and professional leadership, and together with all the other commanders here and the thousands of soldiers, you are doing outstanding work with excellence and immense professionalism. You are creating extraordinary capabilities, and that’s what is enabling us to operate 1,500 kilometers away with the highest level of precision.”
Attached are the following:
A video from the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/4kIB3WY
A related video: https://bit.ly/3HMbjdT
Related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC87256249
IDF: “We are continuing to dismantle the Iranian regime’s strategic capabilities and reduce the threat to Israeli civilians.”
Attached is an English video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://bit.ly/4ldSIpi
Attached is the full transcript: https://www.idf.il/299647
IDF: Hundreds of UAVs Launched From Iran Toward Israel Have Been Intercepted by the IAF and Israeli Navy
The Israeli Air Force and the Israeli Navy have so far intercepted hundreds of UAVs launched toward Israeli territory. To date, over 95% of threats that posed a danger and approached Israeli airspace were successfully intercepted.
Observation units in the IAF and the Navy are operating in close coordination with IDF aerial defense arrays, aircraft, missile ships, and other security personnel to defend the skies of the State of Israel around the clock.
Alongside the offensive mission and the effort to degrade the Iranian regime’s firepower capabilities, IDF soldiers are operating to intercept the surface-to-surface missiles and UAVs fired in recent days toward Israeli territory that deliberately target population centers and are aimed at hitting Israeli civilians.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the interceptions of UAVs by attack helicopters and fighter jets: https://bit.ly/447l4uF
Footage of the interceptions of UAVs by the Israeli Navy’s missile ships: https://bit.ly/3HMyFQB
Footage of interceptor launches by the Sa’ar 6-class missile ship: https://bit.ly/4e8z0ce
Photos of the Iron Dome during the interceptions: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC19063
Photos from the IAF and Israeli Navy Underground Operations Centers: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC190670
IDF: “We are continuing to dismantle the Iranian regime’s strategic capabilities and reduce the threat to Israeli civilians.”
Attached is an English video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://bit.ly/4ldSIpi
Attached is the full transcript: https://www.idf.il/299647
IDF: A short while ago, a UAV launched from Iran was intercepted by the IAF in the Haifa area.
No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive. Continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.
IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces. IDF Search and Rescue forces are operating at a location where a report of a fallen projectile was received.
The public is requested to continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.
IDF: The Israeli Air Force Struck Several Iranian Missile Systems Intended to Target Our Aircraft in the Isfahan Area
In recent days, IAF fighter jets struck Iranian missile systems and radar installations in the areas of Isfahan and Tehran, which were intended to target IDF aircraft and disrupt their operations.
This strike expands the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of aerial operation in Iranian airspace, following the breakthrough to Tehran. Fighter jets and other aircraft of the Israeli Air Force continue to operate freely in Iranian skies, striking military targets of the Iranian regime in western and central Iran. The IDF will continue to act to increase aerial freedom of operation in Iranian airspace and to achieve aerial superiority.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the strike in the Isfahan area:
https://bit.ly/3HNcE3W
Additional related footage:
https://bit.ly/3G6bkbU
IDF: Home Front Command Operations at the Impact Site in Be’er Sheva
Attached is footage of Home Front Command activity at the impact site:
https://bit.ly/4k4KxL7
Attached are photos from the impact site:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC200625
IDF: More than 50 IAF Fighter Jets Struck Priority Targets of the Nuclear Weapons Program and Industrial Sites for the Production of Missile Components in Tehran
Attached are the following:
Map of the nuclear targets and production sites struck in Tehran:
https://bit.ly/4n7ttXs
Infographic of a surface-to-surface missile production site struck in Tehran:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC20062504934
Infographic of a production site of a component for the nuclear weapons program struck in Tehran:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2006252323232
IDF: The Alon Headquarters, in coordination with the Israeli Navy and led by the Ministry of Transportation, facilitated the entry of a passenger ship carrying returning Israeli civilians from Cyprus to the Port of Ashdod
As part of the Ministry of Transportation’s Operation “Safe Return”, a passenger ship bringing Israelis from the Port of Limassol in Cyprus docked today (Friday). The ship arrived at 4:30 AM at the Ashdod Port with over 1,500 Israelis on board.
The ship was secured by an Israeli Navy missile boat. Upon arrival at Ashdod Port, personnel from the Alon Headquarters of the Home Front Command received the returning citizens. The disembarkation and transport of the passengers to their homes—via shuttles organized by the Ministry of Transport—wa…
IDF: A short while ago, a projectile was identified crossing from the northern Gaza Strip and fell in an open area in the area of Be’eri. No injuries were reported.
Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: Following the briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin
Attached is a video of the briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin:
https://bit.ly/3G2REFX
Please find attached the translation of the briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin:
“Good morning,
Throughout the night, more than 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew continuously over Tehran and struck infrastructure and targets.
We hit dozens of components of the Iranian threat in all its forms.
I will now show you the components we struck last night across Tehran. IAF aircraft targeted selected sites of the nuclear weapons program. We struck Iranian military-industrial sites used to manufacture missile components and facilities producing raw materials used for missile eng…
IDF: Over 25 IAF fighter jets struck and neutralized over 35 missile storage and launch infrastructure components in the areas of Tabriz and Kermanshah in Iran
This morning, the IAF completed a series of strikes on military targets belonging to the Iranian regime in the area of Tabriz and Kermanshah in Iran, with the precise direction of the IDF Intelligence Directorate.
During the strikes, over 25 fighter jets struck over 35 missile storage and launch infrastructure components in the areas of Tabriz and Kermanshah in Iran.
Attached is footage from the takeoff of IAF fighter jets for strikes in Iran: https://bit.ly/3I5qDlJ
IDF: *The IDF Struck the Internal Security Headquarters of the Iranian Regime in Tehran
Earlier this week, Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, struck the Internal Security Headquarters of the Iranian regime and the headquarters of the regime’s special internal security units located in Tehran. The internal security mechanisms operate as part of the Iranian regime’s military apparatus.
Attached is a related infographic:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC200625029304
IDF: The IAF intercepted an UAV that was launched toward Israeli Territory
Following the sirens that sounded at 13:46-13:48 in the southern Golan Heights, a UAV launched toward Israeli territory was intercepted by the IAF.
Actual apartment hit by a missile from Iran
But the bomb shelter room in the apartment at the end is why people go take shelter
IDF: First Operational Use of the “Barak” System: UAV Intercepted by IAF Aerial Defense Array
Earlier today (Friday), the IAF’s Aerial Defense Array ‘Barak’ system intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.
The ‘Barak’ system was developed in Israel in order to defend from aerial threats.
The IAF will continue to operate to intercept targets threatening Israeli skies, and to maintain aerial superiority in the area.
Attached is footage from the first interception of a UAV by the ‘Barak’ system: https://bit.ly/3T2LFUu
IDF: The IDF Has Eliminated the Commander of the Hezbollah Firepower Array in the Litani Sector
Earlier today (Friday), the IDF struck and eliminated Mohammad Khadr Al-Husseini, the commander of the Hezbollah firepower array in the Litani sector, in the area of Chabriha in southern Lebanon.
During the war, the terrorist advanced numerous attacks toward Nahariyya, Haifa, and additional cities within Israeli territory.
Recently, he had been involved in efforts to rebuild Hezbollah’s artillery forces. His actions constituted a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel.
Attached is footage of the strike: https://bit.ly/43RgGB3
IDF: The IDF and ISA eliminated a senior terrorist in the Kataeb al-Mujahideen terrorist organization responsible for the murder and abduction of Gadi Haggai and Judi Lynn Weinstein
Over the past week, under guidance from the ISA, the IDF struck over 300 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, including terrorists, military structures, weapons storage facilities, anti-tank missiles, and sniper posts.
In a joint IDF and ISA activity on June 16th, 2025, Ali Saadi Wasfi Al-Agha, a senior terrorist in the Kataeb al-Mujahideen terrorist organization, was struck and eliminated while operating from a hideout in central Gaza.
Al-Agha was the military commander of the Kataeb al-Mujahideen’s organization and was expected to succeed As’ad Abu Shari’a as the leader of t…
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive. Continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.
IDF: The IDF struck military infrastructure in southwestern Iran
A short while ago, the IAF struck surface-to-air missile batteries in southwestern Iran.
The IDF will continue operating to achieve air superiority in order to carry out its missions.
Attached is footage from the strike: https://bit.ly/464hvYB
IDF: Home Front Command Personnel, Including Mandatory Service and Reservists, Are Operating at the Impact Site in Haifa
Attached are the following:
Footage from the activity of the Home Front Command’s personnel: https://bit.ly/3ZBye1x
Related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC20062472648
Joint IDF, Israel Police, and ISA Announcement:
Yesterday (Thursday), following ISA direction, undercover IDF and Israeli Border Police forces operated in a precise activity in two buildings in the area of Jenin to apprehend wanted individuals.
IDF soldiers operated in a structure in the area of Silat al-Harithiya and apprehended a terrorist from the Jenin terrorist network who attempted to flee Jenin as a result of counterterrorism operations in northern Samaria.
Undercover Border Police forces operating in Judea and Samaria apprehended a central weapons dealer and another terrorist who intended to carry out a terror attack in a building in Qabatiya.
This activity in northern Samaria, and in the Jenin area in particular, joins hundreds of proactive op…
IDF: The IAF Struck Ready-To-Fire Launchers and an Iranian Military Cell, Thwarting a Missile Barrage Toward Israel Overnight
Overnight, an Israeli Air Force aircraft identified three surface-to-surface missile launchers prepared to fire toward the State of Israel.
The launchers were destroyed, thwarting a barrage that was intended to be fired tonight (Friday) toward Israel.
In parallel, a Remotely Piloted Aircraft identified a group of Iranian soldiers, including an IRGC base commander in western Iran responsible for 15 missile launchers, en route to carry out a launch.
The cell was targeted and eliminated.
Attached are the following:
Footage and radio communications from the strikes on the launchers: https://bit.ly/4kP9Odk
Additional footage and radio communications from the elimination of a military base commander and Iranian launch soldiers which was published this morning: https://bit.ly/4jWiZrn
IDF: Following a situational assessment, the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines remain unchanged and will remain in effect until Wednesday, June 21, 2025, at 21:00.
The full guidelines are detailed at the following link: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC2006202587322
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
The IDF and ISA Eliminated the Director of Finance in Hamas’ Military Wing and the Aide to the Deputy Commander of the Military Wing, Marwan Issa
In a joint IDF and ISA activity, on June 17th, 2025, the terrorist Ibrahim Abu Shumala, was struck and eliminated in the central Gaza Strip.
The terrorist had served as the director of finance in Hamas’ military wing and as the aide to the deputy commander of the military wing, Marwan Issa, until he was eliminated in March 2024.
Abu Shumala was responsible for all of the Hamas’ military wing’ finances in the Gaza Strip. In his role, he planned and oversaw the military wing’s budget during the war and implemented it by transferring and smuggling terrorist funding worth millions …
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF struck Hezbollah military sites containing rocket and missile launchers, and weapons storage facilities in the area of southern Lebanon.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization attempts to reestablish its activity in these sites.
The presence of weapons and Hezbollah’s activity constitutes a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The IDF will continue to operate in order to remove any threat posed to the State of Israel.
Attached is an infographic of the strikes in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC200620259832
IDF: Over 15 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel were intercepted by the IAF today
Over the past day (Friday), the IAF Aerial Defense Array, command and control array, fighter jets, and helicopters intercepted over 15 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.
Attached are the following:
Radio communications and footage from the interception of a UAV by a helicopter: https://bit.ly/463T6lR
Additional footage of the interception of UAVs by fighter jets: https://bit.ly/3HNiAKf
