IDF Updates – September 21st

IDF: The IDF continues to eliminate terrorists and strike dozens of terror infrastructure sites in the central and southern Gaza Strip

In an IDF intelligence-based strike, the terrorist Muhammad Mansour, a Hamas operative who acted as a source of technological knowledge in Hamas’ military intelligence system, was eliminated. Additionally, a number of Hamas terrorists who led terror attacks against IDF soldiers were also eliminated.

IDF troops are conducting precise, intelligence-based operational activity in southern Gaza. Over the past day, the troops located weaponry, eliminated armed terrorists, and dismantled a large amount of terror infrastructure in the area.

Simultaneously, IDF troops continue operations in central Gaza. The troops eliminated a number of terrorists. Furthermore, the troops directed an IAF aircraft to dismantle Hamas terror infrastructure in the area.

The IAF struck approximately 20 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terror infrastructure sites, military structures and terrorist cells.

Attached is a video of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/47HLiFl

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC21092024896


IDF: Over the past hour, with the direction of Southern Command and IDF intelligence, the IAF conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center in the Gaza City. The command and control center, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Al Falah School, was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law by operating from inside civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip and exploiting the Gazan civilian population for its terrorist activities. The IDF will continue to operate against the Hamas terrorist organization in defense of the State of Israel.


IDF: Armed Terrorists Eliminated While Trying to Takeover Humanitarian Aid Trucks

Troops of the Givati Brigade have been conducting precise, intelligence-based targeted operations in the Rafah area in recent weeks under the command of the 162nd Division. The soldiers have eliminated dozens of terrorists, located numerous weapons, and dismantled terrorist infrastructure and tunnel shafts.

During the operation, forces from the Tzabar Battalion carried out their mission of securing the humanitarian route. During one of the searches, the troops identified armed militants robbing a humanitarian aid truck. In a swift operation, the troops directed drones that located the militants fleeing in a car, and they were eliminated by IAF aircraft. Another militant who fled from the car was also eliminated.

Attached is footage of the armed militants who robbed the aid truck on the humanitarian route: https://bit.ly/4dcfyJz

Attached is footage from the elimination of the terrorists: https://bit.ly/3XSPC12

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC21092024589


IDF: Underground and in the heart of Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut: The IDF eliminated the senior commanders of the Radwan Force in the Hezbollah terrorist organization

Last night (Friday), in a precise strike, IAF jets, guided by the Intelligence Directorate, targeted and eliminated Ibrahim Aqil, head of operations and commander of the Radwan Force of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, during a meeting with Radwan Force commanders in the
Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut.

As well as Aqil, 15 other Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in the strike, including senior commanders in the Radwan Force chain of command.

Among the terrorists eliminated, was Abu Hassan Samir, who served as the head of the Radwan Force training unit. He held various positions within the terrorist organization and was commander of the Radwan Force for a decade until early 2024. He was one of the planners and leaders of the “Conquer the Galilee” attack plan and was involved in advancing Hezbollah’s entrenchment in southern Lebanon, while attempting to improve the organization’s ground combat capabilities. Over the years, and during the first months of the war, he planned and executed numerous shooting attacks and infiltrations into Israeli territory.

Commanders from the Radwan Force attack unit:

Samer Abdul-Halim Halawi – Commander of the coastal area.

Abbas Sami Maslamani – Commander of the Qana area.

Abdullah Abbas Hajazi – Commander of the Ramim ridge area.

Muhammed Ahmad Reda – Commander of the Al-Khiam area.

Hassan Hussein Madi – Commander of the Mount Dov area.

These commanders had been leading and planning the Radwan Force’s attack and infiltration plan into Israeli territory for years, to be executed when given the order.

Additionally, senior officials in the organization and within the Radwan Force headquarters were eliminated.

* Hassan Yussef Abad Alssatar – responsible for Radwan Force operations. He led and advanced all of the force’s fire operations.

* Hussein Ahmad Dahraj – Chief of Staff of the Radwan Force. He was involved in the transfer of weapons and the strengthening of the organization.

Aqil and the commanders eliminated in the strike were responsible for planning, advancing, and executing hundreds of terrorist operations against Israel, including the planning of Hezbollah’s murderous scheme to raid the communities of the Galilee.

Attached is an infographic of the Hezbollah terrorist
Organization’s military chain of command: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC21092024987

Attached is an infographic showing the Radwan Force senior commanders eliminated in the strike: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC21092024895


IDF: Approximately 180 targets and thousands of launcher barrels were dismantled: the IDF completed a number of strikes in southern Lebanon

Following the sirens that sounded throughout the past day in the areas of the Upper Galilee, Golan Heights and Safed area, approximately 90 projectile launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Over the past hour, the IAF struck thousands of launcher barrels that were ready for immediate use to fire toward Israeli territory.

Additionally, IDF artillery struck a number of areas in southern Lebanon.

The IDF will continue operating to dismantle and degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities and terror infrastructure.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3XPvSeV


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Ramot Naftali, it was determined to be a false identification.


IDF: The Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force “We Continue to Keep the Air Force at the Highest Level of Readiness”

Today (Saturday), the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, MG Tomer Bar held a briefing for commanders of the IAF including commanders of the air divisions, the bases, the squadrons, and the aerial defense battalions.

Attached is footage from the remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, MG Tomer Bar to the commanders of the IAF: https://bit.ly/47HVX2Y


IDF: Earlier today, a soldier from the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit was severely injured during counterterrorism activity in the area of Jenin.

The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for further treatment. His family has been notified.


IDF: As Part of the Expansion of Operations, Northern Command Officers Conducted Situational Assessments on the Lebanese Border

Today (Saturday), the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, conducted a situational assessment and a sector tour in the 300th and 769th Brigades along with the brigades commanders and additional commanders.

Additionally, in recent days, the division and brigade commanders of the Northern Command have conducted further situational assessments and sector tours in the area as part of the preparations for expansion of operations.

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/4dfsDBK

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1111001


IDF: Initial report – The IDF is currently striking targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon.


IDF: Following the situational assessment, it was determined that as of today (Saturday) at 20:30, changes will be made to the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines.

The changes are relevant for the following areas: the Lower Galilee, the Upper Galilee, the Haifa Bay, the Central Galilee, and some of the communities in the southern Golan Heights (Emek Hayarden) in accordance with the situational assessment.

The communities along the confrontation line, the northern Golan Heights, and the southern Golan Heights are to follow the guidelines that have been in place until now.

As part of the situational assessment, a number of changes have been made: gatherings will be limited to 30 participants in an open area, to 300 participants in a closed space, arri…


Following the briefing by the IDF Spokesperson:

Attached is a photo of the two terrorists in the tunnel: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2109202489


IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari:

“In the past hour, we have been striking extensively in southern Lebanon, following detection of Hezbollah preparing to fire toward Israeli territory. Dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft are currently striking terrorist targets and rocket launchers to remove the threat to Israeli civilians.”

Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/232169


IDF: Approximately 290 targets were struck over the past day, including thousands of launcher barrels and additional terrorist infrastructure: The IDF completed an additional series of strikes in southern Lebanon

Since the afternoon, with the direction of the IDF Intelligence Directorate, the IAF struck approximately 290 targets, including thousands of launcher barrels, alongside additional terrorist infrastructure in multiple areas in southern Lebanon.

Over the past few hours, in an additional series of strikes, the IDF struck approximately 110 Hezbollah terrorist targets, including launchers and terrorist infrastructure in multiple areas in southern Lebanon.

The IDF will continue operating to dismantle and degrade Hezbollah’s capabilities and terrorist infrastructure.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4euz5G5

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