IDF: The IDF began a precise counterterrorism operation in the eastern Rafah area; Following intelligence that indicated that the Rafah Crossing in eastern Rafah was being used for terrorist purposes, IDF troops obtained operational control of the Gazan side of the crossing
Overnight (Monday), IDF ground troops began a precise counterterrorism operation based on IDF and ISA intelligence to eliminate Hamas terrorists and dismantle Hamas terrorist infrastructure within specific areas of eastern Rafah.
Prior to the operation, the IDF encouraged residents in the area of eastern Rafah to temporarily evacuate to the expanded humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi, where the IDF has facilitated the expansion of field hospitals, tents, and an increase in water, food, and medical supplies. International organizations working in the area were also encouraged to temporarily evacuate prior to the beginning of the operation.
Following intelligence that indicated that the Rafah Crossing in eastern Rafah was being used for terrorist purposes, IDF troops managed to establish operational control of the Gazan side of the crossing. On Sunday, mortars were fired from the area of the Rafah Crossing toward the area of the Kerem Shalom Crossing, as a result of which four IDF soldiers were killed and a number of other soldiers injured.
Furthermore, as part of the operational activity, IDF ground troops and IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated Hamas terror targets in the Rafah area, including military structures, underground infrastructure, and additional terrorist infrastructure from which Hamas operated in the Rafah area. Since the start of the operational activity, approximately 20 terrorists have been eliminated and three operational tunnel shafts have been located. No injuries were reported.
IDF ground troops are continuing to operate against Hamas terrorist operatives and infrastructure in the area of the Rafah Crossing in eastern Rafah.
Attached is a video of IDF troops entering the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing: https://bit.ly/3JSEbi8
Attached are photos of IDF ground troops entering the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC07052024734848941
IDF: Overnight, IAF fighter jets successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not cross into Israeli territory and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.
IDF: IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated a terrorist cell that was identified entering a military structure in central Gaza; The IDF continues to operate in the central Gaza Strip Corridor
Yesterday (Monday), three launches were identified crossing from northern Gaza into Israeli territory, two of which were intercepted. Shortly after, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck several terror targets in the area, including a military structure, and additional terrorist infrastructure.
Following IDF identification, IAF aircraft struck and eliminated an armed terrorist cell in the area of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip.
IDF ground troops continue to operate in the central Gaza Strip Corridor. During the operational activity, the troops identified a terrorist cell entering a military structure in the area. IAF fighter jets struck and eliminated the terrorists.
Attached is a video of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3wp62n2
Attached are photos of the IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0705202428346019
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel regarding an aircraft infiltration, a number of suspicious aerial targets were identified approaching Israeli territory. The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted one of the targets. An additional target fell in the area of Yiftah in northern Israel, and a fire broke out at the scene. Two targets fell in an open area and the rest of the targets fell and caused light damage. No injuries were reported.
Additionally, yesterday (Monday), IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure and terrorist infrastructure in the area of Mazraat Aaqmata in southern Lebanon. In addition, earlier today, IDF troops fired to remove a threat in the area of Aalma El Chaeb in southern Lebanon.
IDF: Today (Tuesday), two aerial targets were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel, one of which was intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. Light damage was caused and no injuries were reported.
A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military structures in several areas in southern Lebanon including Blida, Maroun al-Ras, Yaroun, and Khiam. In addition, the IDF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Kfarhamam, as well as a mobile launch post in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4aco2iu
