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IDF Updates – September 18th

IDF: Earlier today (Wednesday), a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into the area off the coast of Rosh HaNikra was intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. Sirens were not sounded in accordance with protocol.

Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration between 4:32 and 4:36 in the area of the Sea of Galilee, a UAV that was approaching from Iraq was intercepted by IAF fighter jets. Rocket and missile sirens were sounded following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception. No injuries were reported.

Following the sirens that sounded at 6:12 in the area of Metula, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that was determined to be a false identification. No injuries were reported.

Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the Upper Galilee area, it was determined to be a false identification.


IDF: The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command: There is full commitment from the commanders and the troops here, who are at peak readiness for any mission they may be assigned

IDF troops in the Northern Command continue offensive and defensive activity. This week, two brigade-level exercises of the 179th and 769th Brigades took place. The exercises, which focused on readiness for terrain in the north, included simulating operations in enemy territory, evacuating wounded from the field under fire, the operations of the various headquarters, and defending the northern region.

From the remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin: “The mission is clear – we are determined to change the security reality as soon as possible. There is full commitment from the commanders and the troops here who are at peak readiness for any mission they may be assigned.”

Attached is footage of the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, visiting an exercise of the 179th Brigade today (Wednesday): https://bit.ly/3Zwp9HY

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC95376

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