`: IDF operational activities continue in the areas of eastern Rafah, Jabalya, and central Gaza
IDF troops continue precise operations against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in eastern Rafah. During one of the encounters with terrorists in the area, IDF troops identified and eliminated an operative armed with an RPG in a compound adjacent to the troops. Additionally, the troops conducted targeted raids on terror targets and located weapons, explosive devices, missiles, and RPGs. During an additional activity, the troops located and destroyed a launcher inside a military compound in the area.
In coordination with IDF ground troops, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated a significant Islamic Jihad terrorist operative who was the Head of Logistics of the Rafah Brigade in the Islamic Jihad. He was responsible for preparing the terror organization for operations against IDF ground troops in the area.
In the area of Jabalya, IDF troops engaged and eliminated terrorists in a number of battles. IDF troops also dismantled a loaded rocket launcher, located several terror tunnel shafts, and located weapons and explosive devices in the area.
IDF troops continue operational activities in central Gaza and eliminated a number of terrorists over the past day.
Moreover, IDF troops identified several terrorists who fired RPG missiles at IDF troops and directed an aircraft, which struck the compound from which they operated, eliminating them.
The IAF continues to operate in the Gaza Strip, and struck over 70 terror targets during the past day, including weapons storage facilities, military infrastructure sites, terrorists who posed a threat to IDF troops, and military compounds.
Attached is a video of the IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4dHzBB9
Attached are photos of the IDF activities in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC180524566
Attached are photos of weapons located by troops of the Egoz Unit: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC180524501
IDF: This morning, two launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Biranit. No injuries or damages were reported.
Overnight, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah launcher and military compounds in the areas of Kounine and Khiam in southern Lebanon. Moreover, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area of Hanine in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3K5kIuQ
IDF: Underground Infrastructure and Large Quantities of Weapons Located during Precise Operations in Eastern Rafah by the Givati and the 401st Brigades
In recent weeks, the Givati and 401st brigades – under the command of the 162nd Division – have been conducting precise operations against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in specific areas of eastern Rafah.
During operations conducted by the Givati Brigade, the soldiers have eliminated more than 80 terrorists in the area. In targeted raids, soldiers of the Tzabar Battalion located large quantities of weapons, including dozens of rifles, grenades, and ammunition. The Givati Reconnaissance Unit also located significant underground tunnel infrastructure in the area. During operational activity by th…
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration, the incidents concluded and no injuries or damages were reported. Additionally, an explosive drone fell in the area of Yiftach earlier today. No injuries were reported.
Following the additional sirens that sounded in northern Israel, numerous launches were identified, some of which fell in open areas. No injuries were reported.
Earlier today, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites and military compounds in the areas of Ayta ash Shab, Odaisseh, Aitaroun, and Ramyeh in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3K3Bjzg
IDF: The IDF and ISA rescued the body of the hostage Ron Benjamin
The body of the hostage Ron Benjamin was rescued during a joint IDF and ISA operation.
Based on verified intelligence in our possession, Ron Benjamin was murdered during the October 7th Massacre at the Mefalsim Intersection, and his body was abducted to Gaza by Hamas terrorists.
His body was rescued along with the bodies of Yitzhak Gelernter, Shani Louk, and Amit Buskila during a joint IDF and ISA operation, based on precise ISA intelligence obtained during the interrogations of terrorists who were apprehended in the Gaza Strip, as well as intelligence from IDF Intelligence Directorate’s Headquarters for the Hostages and Missing Persons.
Following an identification procedure carried out by…
IDF: Over 160,000 Liters of Fuel and Diesel, Hundreds of Pallets of Humanitarian Aid via the Floating Pier, and over 1,000 Humanitarian Aid Trucks through the Erez and Kerem Shalom Crossings; COGAT Continues its Efforts to Increase Humanitarian Aid Entering into the Gaza Strip
The IDF, via the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), continues its efforts to facilitate the passage of hundreds of trucks containing food, water, medical supplies and shelter equipment for the residents of Gaza. This week, 1,050 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom Crossing of the Ministry of Defense’s Land Crossings Authority and the Erez Crossing, following security checks.
This week, 204 flo…
IDF: IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:
“Tonight, we are sharing the tragic news that the Israel Defense Forces, together with the ISA, rescued the body of the Israeli hostage, Ron Benjamin, and brought him home to Israel.”
Please find attached the full transcript of the English briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/201577
