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IDF Updates – March 5th

IDF: 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
<hr>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…
<hr>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, questioned, and provided intelligence about terrorist organizations. This intelligence will assist in future activities. The forces engaged in an operation to uncover areas based on intelligence indicating the presence of Hamas launching and underground means. The forces located and destroyed hundreds of launch pits and launchers.

As part of the force’s operation in a terrorist infrastructure, a Hamas terrorist cell fired an anti-tank missile from close range toward our forces. An IAF aircraft responded quickly, identifying and striking the cell. Several terrorists were eliminated in the strike, and the rest were seen escaping and hiding in an ambulance.

In a separate incident, the forces spotted a Hamas sniper who fired from a building adjacent to them. An aircraft struck the sniper, eliminating him. The forces also destroyed terrorist infrastructure belonging to a senior Hamas operative, the Commander of the Gaza City Brigade, Ad Aladdin Haddad.

Attached is footage of the operations of the 401st Brigade’s combat team: https://bit.ly/48CVgqr

Attached is a sync by the Commanding Officer of the 401st Brigade, COL Benny Aharon: https://bit.ly/3P3PZRI

Attached is footage of the terrorists who hid in an ambulance and the elimination of the Hamas sniper: https://bit.ly/3P6RkY6

Attached is drone footage of the elimination of terrorists who were transporting weapons and explosive devices: https://bit.ly/3V5vt75

Attached is an infographic of the location of the terrorist targets in Zaytun in which the forces operated: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc030320246854165841

Attached are photos of weapons located by the forces: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC2490234

Attached are photos of the rocket launchers and a weapons manufacturing facility: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC346508532

Attached are photos of the forces in the area:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC35689123
<hr>IDF: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
<hr>IDF: Throughout the day, a number of launches were identified from Lebanon toward northern Israel in the areas of Metula, Ghajar, and Malkia.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound and terrorist infrastructure in the area of Ayta ash Shab. An additional Hezbollah military infrastructure was struck in the area of Kfarkela.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3P77f8R
<hr>IDF: The terrorists who fired rockets toward toward Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Hatzerim were eliminated in under 30 minutes; IDF troops operate in western Khan Yunis

On Saturday, Islamic Jihad terrorists fired rockets toward Kibbutz Be’eri and Kibbutz Hatzerim. In under 30 minutes since the launch, IDF troops identified the terrorist cell and directed an aircraft that struck and eliminated the terrorists.

Over the past day, IDF troops killed 15 terrorists using sniper, tank, and aerial fire. During one of the encounters, the troops identified a terrorist cell entering a Hamas military site. An IDF aircraft struck and killed the terrorists.

Over the past day, IDF troops operated in western Khan Yunis, during which the troops encircled the “Hamad” area…
<hr>I’m inside, I’m inside with the Jews,” “We have female hostages, I captured one” – Incriminating Recordings Reveal that UNRWA Teachers Took Part in the October 7 Massacre

According to intelligence, over 450 terrorists belonging to terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, mainly Hamas, are also employed by UNRWA.

The IDF is exposing two recordings incriminating two UNRWA teachers who took part in the October 7 massacre.

The first recording is of a terrorist working as an Arabic teacher at an UNRWA school in ‘Deir al-Balah’ describing his entry into Israeli territory and stating that he is holding female Israeli hostages.

The second recording features an additional terrorist who is also an elementary school teacher at an UNRWA school in Khan Yunis, tell…
<hr>IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel regarding an aircraft infiltration, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The sirens that sounded in the area afterward, alerting for missiles, were activated following the launch of the interceptor.

Over the past hours, numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon toward the area of Har Dov in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the launches.

Additionally, IDF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah military compounds in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/431t0fS
<hr>IDF: Attached is a statement in English by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari regarding incriminating recordings that reveal that UNRWA teachers took part in the October 7 Massacre:
https://www.idf.il/184076
<hr>IDF: IDF troops are continuing to operate in the Hamad area in western Khan Yunis; dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were apprehended after they hid among the civilian population and attempted to flee the area

IDF troops are continuing to operate in the Hamad area in western Khan Yunis, conducting targets raids on Hamas terrorist infrastructure, during which they located weapons. IDF troops are simultaneously continuing to act in order to evacuate civilians from areas of combat. Over the past day, the troops apprehended dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who hid among the civilian population and attempted to flee the area.

Furthermore, IDF troops are continuing to operate in central Gaza, eliminating approximately 20 terrorists over the past day through the use of sniper fire, tank fire, and UAVs.

In Beit Hanoun, IDF troops identified a terrorist cell that was operating a drone at the same time that the troops were conducting activity in the area. Following the identification, fighter jets struck and eliminated the terrorist cell.

Moreover, the IAF is continuing to carry out precise strikes on Hamas terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip. Over the past day, over 50 targets belonging to the terrorist organization were struck, including launch posts, weapons storage facilities, tunnel shafts, and additional military infrastructure.

Attached is video footage of the strikes in the Gaza Strip over the past day: https://bit.ly/3wI6c92

Attached are photos of the IDF troops’ activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC05032024304967
<hr>Joint IDF, ISA, and Israel Border Police announcement:

Based on ISA intelligence, IDF and Israel Border Police forces apprehended one of the central operatives of Balata’s terrorist infrastructure, following intelligence revealing that the terrorist planned to carry out an imminent terror attack along with additional terrorists

This morning, in the town of Balata, IDF and Israel Border Police forces directed by ISA intelligence apprehended the terrorist Muhammad Tanjy. The terrorist was apprehended following intelligence revealing that he planned to carry out an imminent terror attack along with additional terrorists. Over the past year, Muhammad has been one of the central operatives in Balata’s terrorist infrastructure.

The terrorist was transferred to security forces for further questioning. No IDF injuries were reported.

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