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IDF Updates – May 15th

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: Overnight (Tuesday), an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist Hussain Ibrahim Mekky in the area of Tyre, southern Lebanon. Mekky was a senior field commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization on the southern front, who was responsible for the planning and execution of numerous terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and territory since the start of the war.

As part of his role in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, Mekky was responsible for various acts of terrorism against the Israeli home front, and he previously served as the commander of Hezbollah’s forces in the coastal region.

Attached is a video of the elimination in the area of Tyre: https://bit.ly/3yms5eT


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several communities near the Gaza Strip, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a projectile fired from the area of Jabaliya. No injuries were reported.


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several communities near the Gaza Strip, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two projectiles fired from the Gaza Strip. No injuries were reported.


IDF: IDF troops intensify operations against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in Jabaliya; Targeted operations in specific areas of eastern Rafah continue

IDF troops are continuing to intensify operations in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza. Overnight (Tuesday), the IDF began an operation against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the center of the Jabaliya camp. Over the past day, IDF troops in the area have engaged in intense battles with dozens of terrorist cells and eliminated a large number of terrorists. In one of the joint ground and aerial strikes in the area, the terrorist cell that fired toward the city of Sderot yesterday (Tuesday) was eliminated.

Over the past few days in the southern Gaza Strip, IDF troops have continued to operate in specific areas of eastern Rafah to eliminate terrorists and dismantle additional terrorist infrastructure. In addition, IDF troops began a targeted operation on a Hamas training compound in the area, eliminating terrorists in close-quarters combat, and locating large amounts of weapons and equipment intended to simulate that of the IDF.

Over the past day, IAF aircraft struck and eliminated approximately 80 terror targets including military compounds, weapons storage facilities, missile launchers, observation posts, and additional terrorist infrastructure.

Moreover, this morning (Wednesday), the Nahal Brigade concluded operational activity in the Zeitoun area and began preparation for additional activity in the Gaza Strip. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team continues operations in the Zeitoun area.

Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in eastern Rafah: https://bit.ly/44Mvlw3

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in eastern Rafah: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc15052024644546446

Attached is a photo of a mock IDF tank found by IDF troops at a Hamas training post: https://shorturl.at/isJW7


IDF: Earlier today, a report was received regarding a launch toward the city of Sderot that was successfully intercepted. An announcement regarding the incident was released.
It later turned out that the launch was not intercepted. As a result of the launch, damage was caused to a structure in the city. No injuries were reported, and the incident is under review.


IDF: The 99th Division Continues its Activity in the Central Gaza Strip; The Nahal Brigade Completed an Operation in the Zeitoun Area

In an operation of the Nahal Brigade in the Zeitoun area, the soldiers eliminated dozens of terrorists in encounters and airstrikes, destroyed terrorist infrastructure and located many weapons, including dozens of AK-47s, grenades, magazines and intelligence management assets of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Guided by intelligence, the soldiers located a workshop containing many weapons belonging to Hamas near the “Zeitoun” School, including gun barrels, AK-47s, ammunition, explosives and machines for producing rockets and launchers were found.

The Nahal Brigade Combat Team has completed its mission in the Zeitoun area and is now preparing for further operations.

Attached are photos of weapons located by the soldiers in the area: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC96745

Attached are photos of the workshop located by the soldiers: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC150524

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