IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 23:12, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. Sirens regarding rocket and missile launches were activated in the area due to the danger of falling shrapnel from the interception.
IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the names of two fallen soldiers whose families have been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/and21062046465845686485648
During the incident in which Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery fell, three reserve soldiers from the 3rd “Alexandroni” Brigade were severely wounded. They were evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been informed.
IDF: IDF operational activity continues in the central and southern Gaza Strip
Last night (Thursday), a launch site placed by the Islamic Jihad inside a shelter in the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis was struck by an IAF aircraft. Prior to the strike, various measures were taken in order to mitigate harm to uninvolved civilians.
Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to place weapons and terrorist infrastructure in the midst of the civilian population, endangering them and using them as a human shield.
This past week, an IAF aircraft eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Abu Taha, a drone operator in the Hamas terrorist organization. During the war, Abu Taha carried out numerous attacks against IDF forces.
Furthermore, IDF troops are continuing precise, intelligence-based, operational activity in the Rafah area. The troops are continuing to eliminate terrorists in close-quarters combat.
In addition, while conducting targeted raids, the troops located several tunnel shafts in the area. Moreover, IDF troops located a structure from which anti-tank missile fire was identified and directed an aircraft to strike and destroy the compound.
During IDF operational activity in the central Gaza Strip, a number of terrorists that were identified near the troops were eliminated in a drone strike.
Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4c8vblL
Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/45ByuiX
Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc210620246458456456546
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 9:00, regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Ein HaShlosha, it was determined to be a false identification.
IDF: Following the sires that sounded at 14:21, regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the areas of Kela and Sha’al, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanese territory.
Over the last few hours, a number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into several areas in northern Israel. No injuries were reported. In response, IDF artillery fired toward the areas of Kfarhamam and Labbouneh in southern Lebanon.
Throughout the night, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Taybeh and Deir Seryan in southern Lebanon.
In addition, IDF artillery fired toward several areas in southern Lebanon throughout the day.
Attached is a video of the interception: https://bit.ly/3KVwGb2
IDF: Locating weapons in a university, eliminating armed terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure; soldiers of the 99th Division are operating in the area of the Central Gaza Strip Corridor
The combat teams of the Alexandroni Brigade, the 8th Brigade, and the Multidimensional Unit are operating in the Gaza Strip, under the 99th Division.
This week, the combat teams completed a number of brigade-level operations, north and south of the Central Gaza Strip Corridor, in order to expand and increase operational control in the area.
The 8th Brigade Combat Team completed a brigade-level operation in Al-Zahra, which is on the outskirts of the city of Nuseirat. The soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists, located a weapons storage facility that contained mortar bombs and military equipment belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization.
During an operation of the Alexandroni Brigade Combat Team in Al-Omdan, located on the outskirts of Gaza City, the soldiers located many weapons and tunnel shafts in the area.
Last night, SSF (res.) Omer Smadga and Colonel (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery, of the Alexandroni Brigade, were killed in action. The IDF shares in the grief of the bereaved families and will continue to accompany them.
In a brigade-level operation of the Multidimensional Unit, the soldiers conducted a targeted raid on a university that was being used as a Hamas headquarters and from which terrorists fired at the troops. The soldiers located weapons and barrel bombs inside the university compound.
In addition, the soldiers eliminated a terrorist who fired an RPG missile at them from a building in the area.
Attached is footafe of the activity of the 8th Brigade Combat Team in the area of the Central Gaza Strip Corridor: https://bit.ly/3RAJc36
Attached is footage of the activity of the Alexandroni Brigade Combat Team in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3VCktwu
Attached is a video of the Commanding Officer of the 8th Brigade, COL Radi Azma: https://bit.ly/4cmxXn4
Attached is footage of a strike on the floor from which an RPG was fired at IDF troops: https://bit.ly/3xwh6PR
Attached is footage of the location of a tunnel shaft in the area: https://bit.ly/3VUAQpT
Attached is a photo of the weapons that were located inside the university compound: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC56415413
Attached are photos of the activity of the 8th Brigade Combat Team in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC16062024363493
Attached are photos of the activity of the Alexandroni Brigade Combat Team in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2006246666
