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IDF Updates – March 3rd

Terrorist cells were eliminated in Zaytun as IDF activity in the area continues; In parallel, IDF troops are continuing to kill terrorists and dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Khan Yunis

IDF troops are continuing to operate in Zaytun. Over the past day, the troops killed terrorists, destroyed tunnel shafts, and located numerous weapons. Two terrorist cells that fired at IDF troops were identified and an aircraft was directed to eliminate the cells.

In addition, three terrorists that used drones were identified entering a compound in the area, where they were eliminated by an IAF aircraft directed by the troops. The troops also located five rocket launching pits.

Furthermore, two terrorists who fired at the forces were promptly eliminated by an aircraft. Troops also directed an additional aircraft to strike another terror operative.

In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops killed several terrorists and located weapons over the past day. During one incident, the brigade’s fire control center identified a terrorist cell approaching the ground troops and directed an aircraft to eliminate the cell.
In a separate incident, a terrorist that approached the troops was eliminated using a drone.

As part of IDF activity in Khan Yunis, the troops killed terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure in the area. In one incident, the troops identified five terrorists. Coordination with the IAF led to a precise strike that eliminated the terror operatives.

Furthermore, four terrorists who attempted to plant an explosive device were eliminated in an aircraft strike.

Attached are photos of weapons located by the IDF: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc2902202468546451

Attached is a video of IDF Strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/48z2knZ

Attached are photos of IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc290220246534125412


IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah terror targets in the area of Jabal Blat, including launch posts and a military site in which terrorists operated.

This morning, a number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanon toward Adamit and Shlomi in northern Israel. The IDF struck the source of the fire.


IDF: Early this morning, during the entry of humanitarian aid trucks into the northern Gaza Strip, Gazan residents surrounded the trucks, and looted the supplies being delivered. During the incident, dozens of Gazans were injured as a result of pushing and trampling.
The incident is under review.


IDF: Attached is aerial surveillance of the humanitarian operation this morning to supply humanitarian aid into the northern Gaza Strip. The footage shows how numerous people surrounded the trucks and as a result, dozens were killed and injured from pushing, trampling and being run over by the trucks: https://bit.ly/3wHqDmd

The IDF will continue to assist in the transfer and coordination of humanitarian aid.


IDF: Following the terror attack at the gas station in Eli, IDF soldiers are continuing to carry out scans in the area.

Attached are photos of the soldiers at the scene: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC292202402873


IDF: A short while ago, launches were identified toward Goren in northern Israel. No injuries were reported. IDF soldiers struck the source of the fire.

IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Blida, where a terrorist operative was identified.
In addition, IDF soldiers struck to remove a threat in the area of Meiss El Jabal.

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/42WLKgy


Today (Thursday), the IDF Spokesperson, RDML Daniel Hagari, will give a live statement to the media in both English and Hebrew at 20:15 Israel time.

The statement will be broadcast live on the IDF website: https://www.idf.il/183163

In addition, attached is a link for direct viewing: https://web.gostreaming.tv/dotz/


20:30


IDF: Following the statement of IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

Attached is footage of IDF troops in the area of the humanitarian aid convoy in northern Gaza: https://bit.ly/3IgISBN

Attached is new footage of the IDF strike on a Hezbollah aerial defense military compound in the Beqaa Valley: https://bit.ly/3IghTGm


IDF: Attached is a statement in English by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari regarding this morning’s incident involving a humanitarian aid convoy in northern Gaza and the IDF’s ongoing humanitarian aid efforts:
https://bit.ly/49QRISv

Attached is an aerial image of the area of ​​the convoy incident: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC6972323


IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Ayta ash Shab and Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area of Labbouneh, southern Lebanon.

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/49yhtY1


IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

“We have eliminated over 220 Hezbollah terrorists and tens of other Palestinian terrorists and struck over 4,000 Hezbollah targets: weapons storage facilities, operational headquarters, strategic capabilities and Radwan posts and infrastructure. 4,000 targets.”

Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/183163


IDF: IDF troops of the Bislamach Brigade began activities in the heart of Khan Yunis; the IDF struck terror targets in a location from which launches were carried out yesterday toward Israel

Following the launches that were carried out yesterday from the Gaza Strip into Israel, IDF aircraft struck the location from which the launches were carried out along with additional terror targets in the area, including a Hamas terror tunnel shaft and military compounds.

Yesterday (Thursday), troops of the Bislamach Brigade entered the heart of Khan Yunis and joined the activities of the 98th Division in the area in order to defeat the Hamas terrorist organization.
Over the past day, IDF troops identified two terrorists carrying weapons, one of them also carrying a b…


IDF: Terrorists hiding in a school and weapons located in safe houses: The 7th Brigade combat team’s operational activity in western Khan Yunis

The 7th Brigade combat team is continuing to fight in western Khan Yunis, eliminating terrorists and destroying terrorist infrastructure.

Over the past week, troops operated in a variety of areas where IDF forces have yet to operate and conducted targeted raids on the houses of senior Hamas operatives.

The soldiers encountered dozens of terrorists in the heart of a residential neighborhood and eliminated them utilizing tank fire, close-quarters combat and guided aerial fire.

The soldiers located ammunition magazines, RPG missiles, explosives, Kalashnikov rifles, uniforms and Hamas military equipment in the terrorists’ houses.

During a targeted raid on terrorist infrastructure in western Khan Yunis, the troops apprehended dozens of terrorists who were hiding in a school at the time of the operational activity. During their investigations, the terrorists provided intelligence that was transferred directly to the forces operating in Khan Yunis. Additionally, the Brigade’s Fire Control Center eliminated five armed terrorists in a vehicle, that had posed a threat to IDF troops.

Attached is footage of the 7th Brigade combat team: https://bit.ly/3IhugSH

Attached is footage of the elimination of terrorists from the air by the Brigade’s Fire Control Center: https://bit.ly/3IhuQjl

Attached are photos of the weapons located: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC79465

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC465087123


IDF: Over the last hour, a number of launches from Lebanon, which fell in open terrain in the area of Margaliot in northern Israel, were identified.

Additionally, a short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Ayta ash Shab. Furthermore, an additional Hezbollah military structure, as well as terrorist infrastructure in the area of Jabal Blat, were struck.

Attached is video footage of the strikes: https://bit.ly/49PbqxK


IDF: Locating many weapons and terrorist fire from within buildings: the Givati ​​Brigade combat team targeted dozens of terrorist infrastructure in Abasan in Khan Yunis

Over the past week the Givati Brigade combat team has been operating in Abasan in eastern Khan Yunis, located approximately 2 kilometers from the border. The forces carried out several operations in the area and eliminated dozens of terrorists.

The operation began with aerial strikes in cooperation with the brigade’s Fire Control Center, including strikes on dozens of terrorist targets above and below the ground.

The soldiers operated in the area of Abasan al-Saghira. During one of their operations searching the houses of terrorist operatives, the forces located a hideout where they foun…


IDF: The Central Command completed a Training Program in preparation for escalation. The training involved scenarios ranging from ambushes and violent riots to community protection

The Central Command’s training program for commanders was held this week at the Lachish training base. The program, intended for both active duty and reserve commanders, was overseen by the Chief of Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi and the Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Yehuda Fuchs.

As part of the program, battalion commanders went through a variety of stations led by brigade commanders in which they simulated various scenarios and learned approaches to dealing with them. They reviewed lessons learned from recent incidents through planning and analysis of the operation…


IDF: A short while ago, IDF fighter jets and artillery struck terrorist infrastructure, as well as two military structures belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the area of Ramyeh.

Additionally, a number of terrorists were identified exiting one of the military compounds, shortly after which they were struck and eliminated.

Attached is video footage of the strikes: https://bit.ly/48xR2QJ


IDF: IDF operations in the Gaza Strip continue: After rockets were fired into Israel yesterday, the IDF promptly struck the area of the launch

Following the launches that were carried out yesterday (Friday) from the Gaza Strip into Zikim in Israel, IDF aircraft struck in the location from which the launches were carried out in the northern Gaza Strip. Additional terror targets in the area, including launching pits and terrorist infrastructure used by the Hamas terrorist organization, were also struck.

In addition, in response to the launches that were carried out toward the city of Sderot on Thursday, IDF troops directed an aircraft to strike the terrorist infrastructure from which the launches were fired.

IDF troops are continuing to operate in western Khan Yunis. Over the past day, the troops killed terrorists and located weapons in the area including explosive devices, grenades, AK-47 rifles, and vests. In addition, the brigade’s fire control center directed aircraft to a series of strikes that eliminated eight terrorists, including those carrying a suspicious explosive object near the troops.

Furthermore, IDF troops killed approximately 20 terrorists in the central Gaza Strip over the past day. During one incident, the brigade’s fire control center identified a terrorist cell loading weapons onto a vehicle driving adjacent to the troops. An aircraft was promptly directed to strike and thwart the cell.
In a separate incident, multiple terrorist cells operating near the troops were swiftly eliminated through coordinated efforts between the fire control center and ground forces.

Three terrorists were also eliminated in an aircraft strike in the Rimal area.

IDF troops from the Multidimensional Unit are also continuing to operate in the central Gaza Strip. The soldiers eliminated a number of terrorists using an innovative offensive tool.

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

Attached are photos of the IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc0302202468451235412


IDF: This morning, IDF aircraft struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, in which a number of terrorists who launched rockets into Israeli territory were driving in. The terrorists operated under the Imam Hossein Division, which is affiliated with Iran and operates for the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

In addition, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Labbouneh in southern Lebanon a short while ago. Moreover, two Hezbollah military compounds were struck in the area of Blida overnight.

Attached is a video of the strike on the terrorists’ vehicle and the elimination of the terrorists: https://bit.ly/3IiWJHw

Attached is a video of the IDF strikes: https://bit.ly/3T7Y8pI


IDF: Footage of the Commando Brigade’s offensive in western Khan Yunis: Soldiers of the Egoz Unit operated in compounds affiliated with senior Hamas operatives and combat areas

The Commando Brigade’s soldiers are engaged in intense combat in western Khan Yunis, during which they are eliminating dozens of terrorists and conducting operations in terrorist infrastructures following precise intelligence.

Soldiers of the Egoz Unit operated in a compound affiliated with Yahya Sinwar, where they located an AK-47 hidden in the building. The soldiers also operated in an additional building where large amounts of military equipment were located, including Hamas uniforms, vests, submachine guns, binoculars, a laptop and ammunition.

In recent weeks, the soldiers …


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


IDF: Earlier today (Saturday), the IDF and ISA targeted Islamic Jihad terrorists and terror infrastructure in the area of Rafah.

The precision strike was conducted against Islamic Jihad terrorists, and no damage was caused to the hospital in the area.

The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with international law and make every effort to prevent any harm to noncombatants.


IDF: A short while ago, fighter jets struck two Hezbollah military structures in the area of Labbouneh in southern Lebanon.

Earlier today (Saturday), an additional Hezbollah military structure in the area of Ramyeh was struck.


IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

“We continue to operate in southern Lebanon, damage Hezbollah’s capabilities, push it from the border and harm anyone who poses a threat to Israel’s civilians”

Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/183748


IDF strikes terror targets, including terrorist infrastructure and operatives, in the Khan Yunis area

Overnight, the 98th Division carried out an extensive series of strikes on terror targets in western Khan Yunis in order to intensify operational achievements in the area. During the strikes, the troops destroyed terrorist infrastructure and eliminated Hamas terrorists who were operating from civilian facilities in urban areas. The divisional operation started with a series of aerial strikes on approximately 50 terror targets within six minutes, carried out by the IAF with the assistance of IDF artillery. Among the targets struck were underground terrorist infrastructure, military structures, anti-tank missile launch posts, rigged structures, and terrorists’ operational meeting points that posed a threat to the troops in the area. The strikes were carried out in order to assist IDF troops operating on the ground to continue activity against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the area.

Additionally, over the past day, IDF troops eliminated over 30 terrorists and located weapons in central Gaza. During one of the operational activities in the area, IDF troops identified a terrorist cell loading suspected weapons, who approached the troops in the area. In response, an aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist cell.

Attached is video footage of the series of strikes in Khan Yunis: https://bit.ly/3P6HFki

Attached is video footage of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/49T7pZk

Attached are photos of the IDF troops’ operational activities in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0303202494766


IDF: Please find attached an English statement on the tragic stampede at the aid convoy as well as the effort to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
https://bit.ly/3wDvhC5

Yesterday (Saturday), In coordination with the IDF, U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Gaza.

Additionally, over the past few weeks, in cooperation and coordination with several countries; Jordan, France, the UAE and Egypt, more than 450 packages of food and medical aid were distributed through 21 airdrops to the Gaza Strip.

IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: “We will continue expanding our humanitarian efforts to the civilian population in Gaza whi…


IDF: IAF aircraft strikes a terrorist cell, terrorists escape and hide in an ambulance: footage from the operations of the 401st Brigade’s combat team in Zaytun

Zaytun, northern Gaza: As part of an operation conducted by the 162nd Division, the soldiers of the 401st Brigade, directed by intelligence, conducted operational activities in Hamas terrorist targets.

During the operational activities, the soldiers eliminated over 100 terrorists and located and destroyed over 35 terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, including weapons storage and manufacturing facilities. The forces operated special drones that scanned the targets and assisted in the quick elimination of threats. Dozens of terrorists were apprehended in this manner, questio…


IDF: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.


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