IDF: Rockets fired from the Rafah area in the Gaza Strip toward Kerem Shalom and the Re’im area in southern Israel
Following the sirens that sounded earlier today (Tuesday) in the area of Kerem Shalom, six projectiles that were fired from the Rafah area in the southern Gaza Strip were identified.
The projectiles that were fired toward the area of the Kerem Shalom Crossing are preventing the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The IDF will continue to operate to enable the necessary security conditions to re-open the Kerem Shalom Crossing.
Furthermore, approximately 12 projectiles were also identified crossing from the area of Rafah in southern Gaza into the area of Re’im earlier today. The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted five of the projectiles and the rest fell in an open area. No injuries were reported. Within less than an hour, IAF aircraft struck the launcher that fired toward Israel.
Attached is an aerial photo of the launches that were fired toward the area of Kerem Shalom earlier today: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc0705202468546456541541
Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/4dumC5A
IDF: Overnight (Tuesday) IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds in the areas of Kfarkela, Ayta ash Shab, Khiam, and Maroun El Ras, as well as terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Houla and Aitaroun in southern Lebanon.
In addition, the IDF struck overnight in order to remove a threat in the areas of Tayr Harfa and Jibbain.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3QAnawV
Joint IDF and COGAT announcement:
Today (Wednesday), the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the re-opening of the Kerem Shalom Crossing for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. This follows its closure due to rocket fire by the Hamas terrorist organization toward the area of the crossing.
Trucks from Egypt carrying humanitarian aid, including food, water, shelter equipment, medicine, and medical equipment donated by the international community are already arriving at the crossing. After a thorough security inspection by the security personnel of the Ministry of Defense Crossing Authority, the equipment will be transferred to the Gazan side of the crossing.
In parallel to the re-opening of the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the Erez Crossing is continuing to operate to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip following security checks in Israel, as it did while the Kerem Shalom Crossing was closed due to attacks by the Hamas terrorist organization.
COGAT updated the U.S. government and international organizations regarding the re-opening of the Kerem Shalom Crossing.
IDF: The IDF is conducting a precise counterterrorism operation in specific areas of eastern Rafah; Terrorists were eliminated and underground shafts and infrastructure were located in different areas
IDF ground troops are continuing the precise counterterrorism operation based on IDF and ISA intelligence to eliminate Hamas terrorists and dismantle Hamas terrorist infrastructure within specific areas of eastern Rafah.
During several encounters over the past day, IDF troops eliminated terrorists and uncovered terrorist infrastructure, as well as underground shafts in several locations in the eastern Rafah area. The troops have started the process of dismantling the terrorist infrastructure and underground shafts.
In one incident, IDF troops identified and eliminated a terrorist armed with an RPG.
Simultaneously, based on intelligence about terrorists operating in the area, IDF troops are conducting targeted raids on the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing in the eastern part of Rafah.
Throughout the past day, IAF fighter jets and aircraft struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including military structures, observation posts, launch posts and additional military infrastructure.
Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the eastern Rafah area: https://bit.ly/3wsHdqq
Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0805202468545646584658
IDF:
The Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi: “Wrapped in the pain of the loss of our dear people, we are determined. We will continue to fight together to defend our country and ensure our existence here in this country.״
Attached is the full speech of the Chief of General Staff: https://www.idf.il/196697
IDF: A short while ago, IDF artillery and fighter jets struck over 20 Hezbollah terror targets in the area of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon, including military structures, and terrorist infrastructure. During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapon storage facilities in the area.
In addition, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Marwahin and Kfarkela in southern Lebanon a short while ago.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3whjbyH
Attached is drone footage of the strikes in the area of Ramyeh: :https://bit.ly/3wqtksI
IDF: The Re-opening of the Kerem Shalom Crossing and the Continuation of Humanitarian Aid Airdrops into the Gaza Strip
The IDF, via the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), continues its efforts to facilitate the entry of trucks containing humanitarian aid, including food, water and medical supplies, to Gazan residents.
As part of this effort, today (Wednesday), the Kerem Shalom Crossing was re-opened for the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. This follows its closure due to rocket fire by the Hamas terrorist organization toward the area of the crossing yesterday.
Attached is footage of the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom Crossing today (Wednesday): https://bit.ly/3UAujyy
IDF: The 162nd Division Led by the 401st Brigade Combat Team is Continuing to Operate in Eastern Rafah
On monday night, the soldiers of the 162nd conducted targeted activity in eastern Rafah. Prior to the entry of the forces, fighter aircraft began coordinated and timed strikes, in which about 100 designated targets were struck from the air.
The soldiers of the 401st brigade combat team gained operational control over the Rafah crossing.
The soldiers began targeted operations on the terrorist infrastructure surrounding the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing and conducted operational raids on suspicious buildings in the area from which Hamas terrorists fired at our forces.
During the operation, the soldiers eliminated about 30 terrorists and destroyed large amounts of terrorist infrastructure in the region.
As part of the operational raids conducted by the soldiers, Israeli air force aircraft struck targets in close cooperation with the ground forces.
Attached is Footage from the Entry of the 162nd Division to the Rafah Area: https://bit.ly/3WsG4tB
Attached is Footage from the Activity of the 401st Brigade Combat Team in the Gazan Side of the Rafah Crossing: https://bit.ly/4dzNmlt
Attached is Footage from the Activity of the Israeli Air force: https://bit.ly/3wtpX4h
Attached are Photos from the entry of the 401st Brigade Combat Team: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC9856541
Attached are Related Photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC080524
IDF: The IDF and ISA eliminated the Commander of Hamas’ Naval Unit in Gaza City
In a joint IDF and ISA activity based on Israeli Navy and ISA intelligence, an IAF aircraft eliminated the terrorist Ahmed Ali, the Commander of Hamas’ Naval Unit in Gaza City, in the past day. Over the last few years, Ali has been involved in managing projects of Hamas’ Naval Unit in the Gaza Strip.
During the war, Ali was responsible for attacks on Israeli territory and against IDF ground troops operating in the Gaza Strip. Over the past week, Ahmed advanced terrorist activities against IDF troops operating in central Gaza.
Attached is a video of the elimination: https://bit.ly/44vayNz
IDF: Earlier today, IAF fighter jets struck a military structure belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization’s Radwan Forces in the area of Jabal Rezlane.
Furthermore, throughout the day, IAF fighter jets struck military structures in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating and additional Hezbollah military structures in the areas of Khiam, Odaisseh, Blida, Maroun al-Ras, and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.
Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4b8Boxl
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in Kerem Shalom throughout the day, numerous launches were identified from the area of Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom Crossing. The launches did not cross into Israeli territory and fell in the Gaza Strip.
In addition, following the sirens that sounded earlier today in the area of Shlomit, eight launches were identified crossing from the area of Rafah into the area of Kerem Shalom. As a result of the launches, an IDF soldier was lightly injured. The soldier received initial medical treatment at the scene.
The Hamas terrorist organization continues to deliberately endanger Gazan civilians and carry out terror attacks from within civilian areas to attempt to attack Israeli civilians and IDF troops. Moreover, the terrorist organization continues to fire launches from populated zones in the area of Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom Crossing to attack IDF troops, as well as the functioning of the crossing.
