IDF Updates – September 29th


Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The IDF and ISA Eliminated a Terrorist Who Infiltrated the Nahal Oz Outpost Bomb Shelter During the Brutal October 7th Massacre

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Wael Mutrieh in the Shati area. Mutrieh was a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ Shati Battalion in the Gaza City area.

Mutrieh took part in the infiltration of the Nahal Oz Outpost bomb shelter on October 7th, 2023, and throughout the war, was responsible for planning and carrying out terror attacks against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

The IDF and ISA will continue to operate against the terrorists who participated in the brutal October 7th massacre.

Attached is a related infographic regarding the elimination of the terrorist: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC250920259798798909


IDF: IDF Troops Continue to Operate Against the Terrorist Organizations in the Gaza Strip

Following IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF troops continue operational activity against the terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip.

As part of IDF activity in the Gaza City area, IDF troops dismantled infrastructure both above and below ground, including military and underground infrastructure sites used by terrorists to conceal themselves. The troops also located weapons and numerous explosive devices that had been planted in the area.

Additionally, IDF troops identified a terrorist carrying a bobby-trapped object nearby them and directed an aerial strike. As a result of the strike, secondary explosions were seen, testifying to the presence of explosive mat…


IDF: The IDF Struck a Hezbollah Site in Lebanon Used for the Manufacturing of Precision Missiles

A short while ago, the IDF struck a Hezbollah site in the Beqaa area of Lebanon used to manufacture precision missiles.

The existence of the site that was struck constituted a violation of the understanding between
Israel and Lebanon.

The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat posed to the State of Israel.


IDF: Ground Operations in the Gaza City: Footage From a Bodycam of a Soldier in the 98th Division

Troops from the 98th Division are expanding the operation in Gaza City; the combat in the arena is characterized by a dense and complex environment, combining operational maneuvering with precise intelligence and aerial support.

During one of the activities, troops identified a terrorist armed with an RPG, who was subsequently eliminated.

IDF troops under the Southern Command will continue to operate in the Gaza Strip to protect Israeli civilians.

Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/310542


IDF: From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “We continue to operate across the Middle East to remove threats, but we are focused on fighting in the Gaza Strip. We are doing everything to return the hostages quickly and to defeat Hamas.”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, held today (Friday) an inspection of the areas in southern Gaza Strip together with the acting head of the Shin Bet, the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asur; the Commander of the Gaza Division, BG Barak Hiram; the Head of the Operations Branch, BG Israel Shomer; the Commander of the Officer Training School (261); the commanders of the reserve brigades (6th, 10th) and additional commanders.

During the inspection, the Chief of the General Staff spoke with troops and commanders of the reserve brigades and the Officer Training School and expressed his appreciation for their fighting spirit in the Gaza Strip during these times. He also referred to the painful incident in which a company commander and three soldiers from the Officer Training School fell last week.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: “The people of Israel observed their second Rosh Hashanah during this war; we are approaching Yom Kippur, and soon we will mark two years of the war. We are doing everything to return the hostages quickly and to defeat Hamas.

We are operating in all arenas, but the main concentration of the IDF and the Shin Bet is here, in the Gaza Strip. We are conducting a central operational effort in the northern Strip and in Gaza City. We have severely damaged Hamas’ capabilities, we have collapsed its governing capacity, and now the enemy is operating in guerrilla-like patterns.
You must persevere and eliminate the last pockets of resistance in Rafah.

Regarding the operational incident in which a company commander and three soldiers from the Officer Training School fell last week, lessons must be drawn from the painful event. It must be investigated and the necessary lessons extracted.

As in any case, the principle of force protection must be ensured. The security of our troops alongside activity is a principle of war. We must ensure that the soldiers receive the best possible training under current conditions and during operational missions. The personal example of the commanders at the Officer Training School is more important now than ever.

Soldiers of the reserve brigades who are here, you are the among the finest of the people of Israel. The fact that you report for duty time and again, perform the missions with high morale and motivation despite the difficulties that I know exist, deserves great appreciation.
We are determined to dismantle Hamas, we will seek to reduce the burden on the reserves, to rotate and refresh forces and to increase the pressure on the enemy.

We operate in close, high-quality cooperation with the Shin Bet. The integration between the bodies will continue and intensify and will continue to bring operational achievements that strengthen security.”

Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/310581


IDF: Intelligence Directorate Reveals: The Days Leading Up to Nasrallah’s Elimination and His Decision to Remain in a Bunker Built with Iranian Technology: “Nasrallah remained in place and tried to plan counterattacks.”

Remarks of the Commander of the Israeli Air Force moments after Nasrallah’s elimination: “We will reach them all, continue with the same professionalism, maintain the same composure, we are on the right path”

The Intelligence Directorate reveals that in the days preceding the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, and following the beeper operation and the elimination of Ibrahim Aqil, the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization remained in place, unaware that he was the next target for elimination.

In the days before his elimination, Nasrallah attempted to rebuild the organization’s capabilities and to plan counterattacks, but each was quickly foiled.

In the midst of Nasrallah’s efforts to restore Hezbollah’s capabilities, the precise intelligence gathered by the Intelligence Directorate over the years enabled accurate identification of the location of his secret bunker, which was constructed using Iranian technology and remained highly compartmentalized, even within the organization’s most inner circles.

Exactly one year ago, on September 27th 2024, at 18:21, as part of Operation “New Order” and with precise intelligence direction, the Israeli Air Force struck the bunker with 83 bombs simultaneously. The strike resulted in the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, together with Ali Karkhi, Commander of the Southern Front, and additional senior commanders present in Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in Beirut.

Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/310591


IDF: IDF Troops Continue Operational Activity in the Gaza City Area

Following IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF troops continue operational activity against the terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip.

IDF troops continue to expand operations in the Gaza City area.

During activity in the area, the troops identified five terrorists firing an anti-tank missile toward the structure in which the troops were located, no IDF troops were injured. In response, an IAF aircraft swiftly eliminated the terrorists.

Over the past day, IDF troops dismantled military structures and combat compounds in joint operations with the Israeli Air Force, targeting military infrastructure and eliminating several terrorists operating in the area.

In the southern Gaza Strip, IDF troops eliminated terrorists and dismantled observation equipment and military infrastructure in the area.

Over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 140 military targets in the Gaza Strip, including military structures, terrorists, and additional military infrastructure.


IDF: A short while ago, the IDF struck a high-rise building that was used by the Hamas terrorist organization in the area of Gaza City. The building contained military infrastructure belonging to Hamas, that was used to advance and carry out terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the area.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians as much as possible, including advanced warnings to the population, the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.

The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip systematically violate international law, brutally exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields for terrorist activities.

The IDF will continue to operate against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.

Attached is a related infographic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC28092025879907908790


IDF: The IDF Eliminated a Terrorist Cell Hiding Inside a Weapons Storage Facility

Over the past weeks, the 188th Armored Brigade and 828th Brigade have been operating in the Gaza City area as part of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots II”.

The troops struck and eliminated dozens of terrorists, dismantled tunnel shafts and underground tunnel routes, and located concealed weapons in civilian areas.

Today (Sunday) the troops identified a terrorist who attempted to plant an explosive device near a Namer APC vehicle. Upon rapid identification, the troops fired at the terrorist and eliminated him. Shortly afterwards, another terrorist cell was identified in the same area. Due to cooperation between the brigade’s Fire Control Center and an IAF aircraft, the cell was eliminated.

IDF troops under the Southern Command continue to operate against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip in order to protect the security of Israeli civilians.

Attached is the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/310656


IDF: A short while ago, the IDF struck Hezbollah weapon storage facilities in southern Lebanon. These weapon depots were used by the terrorist organization to advance and carry out terror attacks against the State of Israel.

The presence of these terror infrastructure sites constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel.

Attached is footage of the strike: https://bit.ly/4pJxpz1


Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:

The IDF and ISA Eliminated a Nukhba Terrorist Who Commanded the Massacre at the Bomb Shelter on Route 232 in Re’im and Took Part in the Abductions of Israeli Civilians

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Hasan Mahmoud Hasan Hussein, who served as a Nukhba company commander in the Bureij Battalion of Hamas’ Central Camps Brigade.

Hassan operated alongside Muhammad Abu Atiwi, who was eliminated in October 2024, together they commanded the brutal massacre carried out in the bomb shelter on Route 232 in Re’im during Hamas’ brutal October 7th massacre. Hassan also took part in the abductions of Israeli civilians.

Additionally, as part of his role as a Nukhba company commander in the Bureij Battalion, he dire…


IDF: From the Remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir at Unit 9900: “The Intelligence Directorate is undergoing a paradigm shift based primarily on the lessons learned from October 7th. Intelligence warnings stand at the core of the directorate’s mission, and we must ensure that all our missions support it”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited today (Sunday) Unit 9900 of the Intelligence Directorate with the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, MG Shlomi Binder, the Commander of Unit 9900, BG S., and additional commanders.

During the visit, the Head of the Intelligence Directorate presented to the Chief of the General Staff the Directorate’s developing technological capabilities, particularly in the VISINT and satellit…


IDF: Drone Footage: Explosive Devices Located Within a Terrorist Structure Neutralized

The Givati Brigade troops, under the command of the 162nd Division, have been operating in recent weeks in the Gaza City area.

During a sweep of a multi-story terrorist structure, a booby-trapped explosive device was identified on the sixth floor by a UAV. The device was concealed by a blanket and intended to harm IDF troops. After identification, the device was neutralized, and the incident ended with no casualties.

In a separate operation, the troops located weapons and explosive devices intended for attacks against IDF troops.

IDF troops under the Southern Command will continue to operate resolutely against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip to ensure the pro…


IDF: IDF Troops Continue to Operate Against the Terrorist Organizations in the Gaza Strip

Following IDF and ISA intelligence, IDF troops continue operational activity against the terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip.

IDF troops continue to expand operations in Gaza City. In the past day, a terrorist fired mortar shells towards IDF troops. In a rapid response, an IAF aircraft eliminated the terrorist responsible for the attack and the mortar shell was dismantled.

Yesterday (Sunday), IDF troops eliminated terrorists, dismantled terrorist infrastructure, and neutralized explosive devices that were intended to harm troops in the area. Additionally, IDF troops dismantled structures that were used by terrorists to conduct surveillance on IDF troop…


IDF: Earlier today (Monday), a reserve officer was severely injured as a result of an explosion at an IDF outpost in southern Syria.

The officer was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and his family has been notified.

OTR:
The source of the explosion is being reviewed.

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