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IDF Updates – March 31st


ves across the Gaza Strip, including in the Shifa Hospital

The IDF and ISA are continuing to conduct precise operational activity in the area of the Shifa Hospital while preventing harm to civilians, patients, and medical teams. Over the past day, the IDF eliminated terrorists barricaded in the area in close-quarters combat and located weapons in the area of the hospital.

During IDF activity in the area of Rimal in the northern Gaza Strip, several compounds used to launch anti-tank missiles and where snipers operated were struck by IAF aircraft. One of the terrorists that carried out the attacks on the troops was eliminated in the strikes.

IDF troops are also continuing to operate in the central Gaza Strip, where over 15 terrorists were eliminated over the past day. In one incident, a terrorist cell that was identified exiting a tunnel shaft and approaching a military compound near IDF troops was struck and eliminated by an IDF fighter jet. In a separate incident, a terrorist cell approaching IDF soldiers was eliminated by precise sniper fire.

Over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 80 terror targets across the Gaza Strip, including military compounds, compounds in which Hamas terrorists were located, and additional terrorist infrastructure.

Furthermore, ground troops and IAF forces eliminated terrorists in the southern Gaza Strip, including in the area of Al Amal. Several terrorist infrastructure sites were dismantled, including sites from which launches were carried out at IDF troops.
In additional activities, approximately 15 terrorists were eliminated by precise sniper fire and mortar shell launches. The troops also located weapons in the area, including grenades and military equipment.

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3TDxvJi

Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3vBL7wH

Attached are photos of IDF activity: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc31012024685464545


Earlier today, an IDF officer was lightly injured as a result of a stabbing attack at the Beer Sheva Central Bus Station. The officer was evacuated to receive medical treatment in hospital. His family has been notified.

An additional IDF soldier at the scene neutralized the terrorist.


Footage of Weapons Hidden by Terrorists in the Maternity Ward of the Shifa Hospital

As part of the IDF and ISA operation led by the 162nd Division at the Shifa Hospital, soldiers of the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit operated in several buildings, eliminated terrorists and found numerous weapons hidden at the hospital.

In the maternity ward, the soldiers discovered many weapons hidden inside pillows, hospital beds, ceilings, and the walls of the compound, including dozens of mortar shells, explosive devices, sniper rifles, Kalashnikov rifles, pistols, magazines, mortars and additional ammunition.

During one of the sweeps in the compound, the forces encountered armed terrorists and senior operatives of the Hamas terrorist organization in a stairwell. A pursuit and exchange of fire ensued, during which the senior terrorists were eliminated.

Attached is a video statement of the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit’s Operations Officer, Captain Yanai:
https://bit.ly/3TGnlrf

Attached is footage of the weapons located at the Shifa Hospital by the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit:
https://bit.ly/3TGnlYh

Attached are photos of the weapons found in the maternity ward at the Shifa Hospital: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC3003264

Attached are additional photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC3003726


On March 28th, 2024, Muhammad Sadia shot and injured three Israeli civilians in a terror attack adjacent to the town of Al-Auja. This morning (Sunday), following ISA, IDF and Israel Police intelligence operations, the terrorist was apprehended, and the weapon that he used to carry out the attack was confiscated. Sadia turned himself in to Israeli security forces operating in Jericho earlier this morning and was transferred to the ISA for further investigation.
 
Attached are photos of the IDF activities in Judea and Samaria and the pursuit after the terrorist: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC3103240150
 
Attached is a photo of the confiscated weapon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC31032450555


Over the past few hours, numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the areas of Margaliot and Malkia in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the launches. As a result of the launches, an IDF soldier was lightly injured and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. His family has been notified.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the areas of Khiam and Rab El Thalathine in southern Lebanon. Additionally, IDF artillery struck in the area of Houla in order to remove a threat.

Yesterday, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of al-Jebbayn.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4acXkXD


The IDF and ISA struck an operational Islamic Jihad command center positioned in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital

A short while ago, an IAF aircraft precisely struck an operational Islamic Jihad command center and terrorists that operated from the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital in the area of Deir al Balah.

Following an operational planning process, the command center and terrorists were struck precisely, intended on minimizing harm to uninvolved civilians in the area of the hospital.

The Al-Aqsa Hospital building was not damaged and its functioning was not affected.

The positioning of the command center and terrorists who operated from within the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital is further evidence of the terrorist organizations’s systemat…


A short while ago, an IAF aircraft struck a vehicle in the area of Kounine in Lebanon in which Ismail Al-Zin was located. Al-Zin was a significant commander in the Anti-Tank Missile Unit of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces. Al-Zin was a significant source of knowledge regarding anti-tank missiles and was responsible for dozens of anti-tank missile attacks against Israeli civilians, communities and security forces.

Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/49idbmv


Earlier today, numerous launches were identified crossing from southern Lebanon into the areas of Har Dov and Arab al-Aramshe in northern Israel. The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted several of the launches.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah military compounds where terrorists operated in the areas of Meiss El Jabal and Blida in southern Lebanon. Over the past few hours, IDF fighter jets also struck Hezbollah launch posts in the area of Markaba and a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Kfarkela.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3J0R6yg


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


Following the sirens which sounded in the city of Eilat and the area of Hevel Eilot regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration, IDF soldiers identified a suspicious aerial target that crossed from the east toward Israeli territory. The target fell in the area of the Gulf of Eilat. No injuries were reported and there was light damage caused to a building.

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