IDF Updates – March 24th

IDF: The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; dozens of terrorists were eliminated over the past day in ground combat and aerial strikes in the Gaza Strip

The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital area while preventing harm to civilians, patients, medical teams, and medical equipment.

Thus far, the forces eliminated more than 170 terrorists in the area of the hospital, questioned over 800 suspects, and located numerous weapons and terror infrastructure.

Over the past day, IAF fighter jets struck approximately 35 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including operational command centers, military posts, infrastructure belonging to terror organizations, as well as on targets which assist operations of IDF ground troops.

Troops of the Nahal Brigade are continuing to operate in central Gaza. Over the past day, the troops eliminated approximately 15 terrorists. During one of the activities, the troops identified several terrorist cells barricaded inside a compound and eliminated them by precise sniper fire, a precise missile strike, and a helicopter strike.
In a separate incident, two terrorists that were identified in the area were eliminated by a precise missile strike.

Furthermore, IDF troops are operating in the area of Al-Qarara in northern Khan Yunis. Over the past day, the IAF eliminated two terrorists that approached the soldiers. A Hamas military compound was also struck.

Attached is a video of IDF strikes: https://bit.ly/4amV2VF

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc23032024685446512451


IDF: The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command at the Shifa Hospital: “we will finish this operation only when the last terrorist is in our hands”

Yesterday (Friday), the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, conducted a situational assessment at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, together with the Head of the Intelligence Directorate (J2), MG Aharon Haliva, the Commanding Officer of the 162nd Division, BG Itzik Cohen, and the Commanding Officer of Shayetet 13, Capt. A.

The remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman: “The operation here in Shifa is significant. A daring, tricky, and most impressive operation so far. It struck hundreds of terrorists, apprehended hundreds of terrorists, and brought in significant operational and intelligence assets. We are continuing with this operation, the leadership of the commanders is excellent, and we will finish this operation only when the last terrorist is in our hands – alive or dead. Great appreciation for the soldiers, great appreciation for the commanders, keep moving forward, do not stop for a moment.”

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3TOxKT8

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC3592142


IDF: Establishing a dedicated treatment area for patients and supplying medical equipment and food: the entry and facilitation of humanitarian aid to Shifa Hospital

IDF and ISA forces are operating in the area of ​​the Shifa Hospital while avoiding harm to civilians, patients, medical teams and medical equipment.

As part of the operation at the hospital, the sick and wounded were evacuated to a designated compound in the hospital in order to prevent harm to them.

Yesterday (Friday), IDF soldiers, in coordination with the Coordination and Liaison Administration to Gaza in COGAT, facilitated the entry of trucks full of medical equipment, food, and water into the hospital.

The soldiers established a dedicated area into which the medical equipment was brought, and infrastructure was set up enabling advanced treatment and the monitoring of hospitalized patients by the on-site medical team.
The medical equipment that was brought into the hospital includes over ten thousand units of medications, hundreds of pain relievers, over a hundred packages of bandages and infusions, and dozens of advanced monitoring devices.

In coordination with the IDF and COGAT, about two tons of food and three tons of water were brought in, along with the medical equipment.

Attached is footage of the preparations for the entry of humanitarian aid: https://bit.ly/3PzZI2F

Attached is footage of the establishing of the humanitarian site at Shifa Hospital: https://bit.ly/4a71XlZ

Attached is a video of the Commanding Officer of Shayetet 13: https://bit.ly/4ap0JCC

Attached is a video of the Divisional Logistics Commander of the 162nd Division: https://bit.ly/3TvuTNJ

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc230320246845465812


IDF: Throughout the day, several launches from Lebanon toward the areas of Har Dov, Margaliot, and Shomera in northern Israel were identified. Furthermore, this afternoon a report was received regarding aircraft parts in two areas in Kfar Blum. No injuries were reported.

A short while ago, IDF troops used a drone to identify a terrorist entering a Hezbollah military compound in Kfarkela in southern Lebanon. IDF fighter jets struck the compound.

IDF fighter jets also struck Hezbollah military compounds in the areas of Naqoura and Ayta ash Shab. A Hezbollah observation post in the area of Khiam was also struck.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3TrMiqx


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


IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the scene of the terror attack at Parsa Junction

Yesterday (Friday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, arrived at the scene of the terror attack at Parsa Junction in the Ephraim Brigade along with the Commanding Officer of the Judea and Samaria Division, BG Yaakov Dolef, the Commanding Officer of the Ephraim Brigade, COL Netanel Shemaka, and other commanders.

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/499Vg1e

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC24043


IDF: The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; IDF troops located a drone manufacturing lab in central Gaza

The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital area while preventing harm to civilians, patients, medical teams, and medical equipment. IDF troops apprehended approximately 480 terrorists affiliated with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, and have located weapons and terrorist infrastructure in the hospital.

Over the past day, IAF fighter jets struck approximately 65 targets in northern and central Gaza, including a terror tunnel used to carry out attacks, military compounds where armed terrorists operated, and additional military infrastructure.

In the area of Beit Hanoun, an aircraft struck a military compound which posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the area.

In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops eliminated a number of terrorists over the past day. The troops identified and eliminated two terrorists in their area using sniper fire. The troops also located and conducted a targeted raid on a drone manufacturing laboratory belonging to terrorist organizations. The troops encountered terrorists outside of the compound and eliminated them.

In southern Gaza, IDF troops eliminated a number of terrorists by sniper fire. IDF engineering forces located and struck a launching pit and an aircraft struck terrorist infrastructure based on the direction of the troops.

In Khan Yunis, IAF aircraft struck terrorist infrastructure that was used as a gathering point for numerous terrorists who were operating in the compound at the time of the strike.

Attached are photos of the drone manufacturing lab located by IDF troops: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2403202422

Attached are photos of IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2403202433

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4avj4Ot


IDF: The dismantling of combat infrastructure adjacent to the fence and underground infrastructure; Footage of activities of the combat team of the 7th Brigade and Israeli Air Force strikes in Khan Yunis

The 7th Brigade and soldiers from the Kfir Brigade are conducting a series of operations in northern Khan Yunis in the Al-Qarara area.

The soldiers identified terror infrastructure and weapons belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization, eliminated terrorists at close range using tank fire, and neutralized threats positioned near the fence. Based on intelligence, an IDF helicopter targeted and destroyed a weapons storage facility and infrastructure located beneath it.

During scans of a residential building, soldiers of the Armored Corps located explosive charges, grenades, RPG missiles, and mortar shells. The weapons were found hidden in UNRWA bags.

The operation of the 7th Brigade began with aerial strikes and Israeli Air Force aircraft struck several targets and eliminated terrorists who were located in hideouts and close to the forces.

Attached is footage from the operations of the 7th Brigade:
https://bit.ly/43s0xQu

Attached is footage from the dismantling of a weapons storage facility and the underground infrastructure: https://bit.ly/3vqovPJ

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC19032412

Attached are photos of the weapons found by the forces: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC21032417


Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

Overnight, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the 98th Division began an operation in Al Amal, western Khan Yunis, in order to continue dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating terrorist operatives in the area.

The activity began with a series of IAF strikes on approximately 40 terror targets, including military compounds, underground tunnels and additional terror infrastructure.

IDF troops are encircling the area and continuing to eliminate terrorists in close-quarters encounters.

Attached is a video of the aerial strikes: https://bit.ly/3ISIKJ4


IDF: Earlier today (Sunday), three anti-tank missile launches were identified toward the areas of Shtula and Reches Ramim in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the launches, as well as in additional areas in Lebanon in order to remove a threat.

A short while ago, IDF soldiers identified terrorists operating inside Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area of Odaisseh. IAF fighter jets struck the infrastructure along with a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Ayta ash Shab.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3VuInM4


IDF: Following precise IDF and ISA intelligence which indicated that terrorists are using civilian infrastructure for terror activities in the area of Al-Amal in Khan Yunis, the IDF and ISA have begun operating in the area.

The IDF is committed to countering terrorism. We call on all Hamas terrorists to cease using hospitals and additional civilian infrastructure as shields for their terrorist activities which harm innocent civilians.

The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with international law and take measures to uphold the safety and well-being of civilians.


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